JP2009233460A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a player's eagerness for the play by making the player sufficiently feel a sense of participation in the change of the content of operation of a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: Information on the number of times of jackpots or the like in the game machine 1 is transmitted to a cellular phone 3 from the game machine 1, and the information is transmitted to a management server 7 via the Internet 5 from the cellular phone 3. The management server 7 processes game information, and if the result of the process satisfies a prescribed condition, the management server 7 transmits a password to the cellular phone 3 via the Internet 5. Then, the player starts the play, and if the game state becomes a ready-to-win state, the player transmits the password to the game machine 1, and the content of presentation in the game machine 1 is changed accordingly. Further, the image on the game presentation is displayed in a special symbol display device 23 in the game machine 1, and at the same time, information on terminal output data is displayed in an outside display device 150. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, effects according to game contents have generally been performed by display devices such as color liquid crystals and reels. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine in which three rows of symbols are scroll-fluctuating, in the reach state in which the left and right two rows of symbols are stopped at the same symbol on the active line, There has been an effect that the scrolling speed is slowed or fluctuates in the frame advance state. However, since such a simple operation content has become familiar to the player, it has become less attractive to the player.

Therefore, a variety of operations have been performed in recent gaming machines. For example, in the reach state, effects such as flashing a displayed symbol or performing various actions by various characters are performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
In addition, pachinko gaming machines also perform actions that suggest in advance that they will be in a predetermined gaming state, such as actions that suggest a reach state in advance or actions that suggest that a jackpot symbol will be derived in advance. It has been broken.
However, due to a wide variety of operations, even when a gaming machine was initially installed in a game store, even if it made a fresh impression on the player, the player would get used to that operation and get bored over time. there were.

In order to solve this problem, the following gaming system has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). First, a gaming system has been proposed in which points corresponding to the amount of money used during the game are added to the gaming card inserted into the pedestal machine, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed according to the number of points. Yes.
In addition, as another system, a management device is provided for managing the number of points earned according to the amount used during the game in association with the mobile phone number, and the player is provided with the mobile phone in the intermediary machine during the game A gaming system in which the player's point number stored in association with the mobile phone number of the mobile phone is read and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed according to the point number Proposed.

According to these systems, points are earned according to the amount spent during the game, and the operation content is changed according to the number of points, so a long time has passed since the gaming machine was installed in the amusement store. Even if it does, it becomes hard to get tired of the operation content.
In these systems, points are added when money or the like is used in a state in which a game card is inserted into a pedestal machine or a mobile phone is set in a mobile phone holder. Therefore, the player usually inserts a game card or sets a mobile phone in the mobile phone holder before starting the game, and inserts the game card as it is during the game, or carries the mobile phone in order to earn points. The game is played with the phone holder set.

JP-A-11-28276 (FIGS. 15 and 16) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-200263 (FIGS. 4 and 5)

  However, in these systems, there is a problem that the player's motivation to play is not improved so much because the player cannot fully have the awareness that the player is involved in changing the operation content of the gaming machine.

In other words, in these systems, the player only inserts the game card before the game starts or sets it in the mobile phone holder of the mobile phone, and during the game there is no change in the operation content. Because it does not act, it is difficult to have an impression that it is involved in the change of the operation content of the gaming machine in real time. For example, in a gaming machine in which the operation in the reach state changes according to the number of points, first, the player inserts a gaming card or the like before the game starts. And when it reaches the reach state, the reach operation is changed according to the number of points, but since the player has reached a reach state after insertion of a game card, etc., the player has changed the reach operation. It is difficult to have the impression that they are involved in real time. Therefore, it does not lead to an increase in game motivation.
Furthermore, there is a concern that when a player is involved in changing the operation content of a gaming machine, the game is interrupted due to the involvement.
The present invention has been completed based on the above circumstances, and gives the player a sense of being involved in the change of the operation content of the gaming machine to improve the game motivation. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can effectively reduce or prevent interruptions.

Effective means for solving the above-mentioned problems and their functions and effects are shown below.
<Means 1 >
In a gaming machine equipped with an image display device for performing image effects in gaming,
Terminal data acquisition means for acquiring terminal output data output from a predetermined mobile communication terminal by data reception;
An acquirable period setting means for setting an acquirable period in which the terminal output data can be acquired in the gaming machine so as to be provided after the player starts the game,
Furthermore, a second display device different from the image display device is provided,
While the information about the terminal output data is displayed on the second display device, the image effect on the image display device is performed in parallel with the information display about the terminal output data on the second display device. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  In this means, information data (that is, terminal output data) can be received at a predetermined timing (that is, an obtainable period) after the game is started. Therefore, the player sends the information data to the gaming machine at this timing. Will be sent. And since the information display related to the reception of the information data and the image effect in the game are performed in parallel, the image effect continues without delay when performing the information display related to the acquisition of the information data, and the interest of the player is not impaired. It becomes composition.

<Means 2 >
In a gaming machine equipped with an image display device for performing image effects in gaming,
Terminal data acquisition means for acquiring terminal output data consisting of identification information such as characters, figures, symbols, barcodes, two-dimensional codes, etc. displayed on the display means of the mobile communication terminal by reading an image;
An acquirable period setting means for setting an acquirable period in which the terminal output data can be acquired in the gaming machine so as to be provided after the player starts the game,
Furthermore, a second display device different from the image display device is provided,
While the information about the terminal output data is displayed on the second display device, the image effect on the image display device is performed in parallel with the information display about the terminal output data on the second display device. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  Also in this means, as with means 1, information data (terminal output data) can be acquired at a predetermined timing (acquisition period) after the game starts, so the player can obtain terminal output data at this timing. It will be read by the gaming machine. Then, when the player outputs the terminal output data, the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with this, so that the player is sufficiently given a sense of being involved in the change of the operation content, There is an effect that the motivation can be improved, and further, the information display related to the reception of the terminal output data and the image effect related to the game are performed in parallel. Will continue without delay, and will not impair the interest of the player. In addition, since it is configured to acquire data from the mobile communication terminal by reading an image, the configuration for transmitting information to the gaming machine in the mobile communication terminal can be simplified.

  More specifically, in the configuration of unit 2 or a configuration in which any unit described below is added to unit 2, the terminal data acquisition unit is configured to include a predetermined imaging device, and the identification information is captured. The apparatus can be configured to take an image with the apparatus and analyze the obtained image.

  Further, in the configuration of the means 2 or a configuration in which any of the means described later is added to the means 2, the terminal data acquisition means has a predetermined code scanner, and the identification displayed on the mobile communication terminal Information can be configured to be read optically by the code scanner.

<Means 3>
Means 1 or 2, further comprising operation content change means for changing the operation content of the gaming machine on condition that the terminal output data is acquired by the terminal output data acquisition means during the acquisition possible period. A gaming machine according to any one of means 2.

  When the player outputs information (data transmission, image display, etc.) during the acquisition period, the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with this, so the player is involved in the change of the operation content. It is possible to improve the game motivation by giving enough sense of being.

<Means 4 >
Movie display control means for controlling the image production to be performed with a movie,
Terminal data related display control means for controlling information display related to the terminal output data,
The game according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the terminal data related display control means controls to display information related to the terminal output data in parallel with the moving image effect in the image display device. Machine.

  During such a moving image production, the production performance is high, and if it is attempted to display information related to the terminal output data by interrupting the moving image production, there is a risk of causing a decrease in interest. According to the said structure, it becomes the structure which can convey important information, maintaining high performance.

  More specifically, the acquirable period setting unit is configured to set the acquirable period when a moving image effect is performed in the gaming machine described in the means 4 or any of the means described later. Can do. Since the player can be involved during the production of moving video with great performance, the structure becomes more interesting.

  More specifically, in the image display device, the timing at which a video effect is performed in a special game state such as at the time of reach notice, at the time of reach, at the time of big hit, at the time of probability variation lottery, at the time of probability change, at the time reduction mode, etc. In the above, it can be configured to be controlled so as to display information on the terminal output data.

<Means 5 >
When there is a video production in the previous stage of the gaming state where a special benefit is given to the player,
5. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4, wherein information regarding the terminal output data is displayed in parallel with the moving image effect.

  The player desires a gaming state to which special benefits such as big hits and probability fluctuations are given, and the animation production at the previous stage is very focused. Therefore, if the video production is interrupted in such a case, there is a possibility that the degree of performance reduction will be significant, but according to the above configuration, the production is interrupted even at a very high timing in the game. The information can be transmitted without any problem.

<Means 6 >
6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the image display device is provided inside a game area, and the second display device is an external display device provided outside the game area. Game machines.

  In this way, the image display device (first display device) is effective in a configuration in which it is difficult to display information related to terminal output data and the second display device is difficult to place in the game area. Become. For example, when it is difficult to secure an area for displaying information related to terminal output data on the image display device in terms of space or production, or when it is difficult to construct a second display device in the game area. However, both display devices can be arranged in the gaming machine, and important information can be displayed in parallel in both.

More specifically, for example, in the device described in the means 6, the external display device is configured such that the display screen is exposed in front of the player without interposing a transparent plate arranged in front of the game area. can do. An example of the arrangement position is a front portion of the gaming machine and an external position of the transparent plate. For example, the transparent plate holding frame that holds the transparent plate may be disposed below or obliquely below the transparent plate, or may be disposed on the upper plate portion, the lower plate portion, or the periphery thereof.
<Means 7 >
6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 5, wherein both the image display device and the second display device are arranged inside a game area.

  In this way, both the image display device and the second display device can easily grasp the position.

<Means 8 >
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the second display device is incorporated in the same component frame as the image display device.

  In this way, when the second display device is arranged inside the game area, the space can be effectively saved, and the arrangement is easy to arrange.

<Means 9 >
9. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein display control is performed so that explanation information relating to the second display device is displayed on the image display device.

  In this way, the image display device and the second display device can be associated with each other, and even if the player concentrates on the image production, the explanation information is inevitably seen, and the second display It becomes easy to be aware of information about the device.

<Means 10 >
Means 9 is characterized in that display control is performed so that the explanation information about the second display device is displayed in a part of the effect area where the image effect in the game is performed in the image display device. The gaming machine described.

  If it does in this way, it will become easy to impress the 2nd display device to the player who concentrates on production. It is also possible to use explanatory information as part of the production.

<Means 11 >
Means 9 or 10 is characterized in that display control is performed so that explanation information about the second display device is displayed in a portion in the image display device where no image effect is performed in the game. The gaming machine described.

  If it does in this way, explanation information will be displayed distinguishing from production, and it will become composition which it is easy to see explanation information easily. In particular, this is effective when it is not desired that the description information related to the second display device be involved in the image effect.

<Means 12 >
12. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the explanation information includes instruction information for instructing a display area for displaying information related to the terminal output data.

  In this way, even if information display related to terminal output data is being performed in parallel on the second display device while a game effect is being performed on the image display device, it will be noticed by the instruction information. And oversight and the like can be effectively prevented. Note that the instruction information may be configured to include direction instruction information indicating a direction in which the second display device is arranged as described later, or may be instructed in association with a conspicuous part. For example, when the second display device is disposed above the upper plate portion, the instruction is given in association with a well-known part, such as “Watch the display device on the upper plate portion!”. You may do it.

<Means 13>
The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the instruction information includes direction instruction information indicating a direction in which the second display device is arranged.

  In this way, if the direction indication information indicates in which direction the second display device is arranged, the arrangement position can be intuitively and quickly detected. The direction indication information can be performed using a generally well-known direction indication image such as an image indicating the direction with an arrow or a fingertip.

<Means 14>>
The gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to means 13, wherein the explanation information is displayed on the image display device before displaying information related to acquisition of the terminal output data on the second display device. .

  In this way, it is possible to notify in advance that the display on the second display device will be performed, and the player can perform operations and the like smoothly.

<Means 15 >
Any of the means 9 to 14, wherein the explanation information is displayed on the image display device while the information on the acquisition of the terminal output data is being displayed on the second display device. The gaming machine described in 1.

  If it does in this way, it will become the structure which can notify that the display is performed with the 2nd display apparatus with sufficient timing, and it becomes a structure which is easy to give real-time property.

<Means 16 >
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein display control is performed so that operation explanation information relating to operation of a mobile communication terminal is displayed as information relating to the terminal output data.

  In this way, the player can easily operate the terminal without being confused while adopting an unprecedented novel gaming machine configuration in which information is input in real time by the mobile communication terminal.

<Means 17 >
The terminal data acquisition means is arranged in the second display device or in the vicinity of the second display device, and the operation explanation information is displayed on the second display device. A gaming machine according to claim 16.

  In this way, if the terminal data acquisition means is arranged in the vicinity of the portion that displays information related to terminal output data, the mobile communication terminal is well placed near the portion that displays information related to such terminal output data. Thus, the explanation information can be confirmed in the vicinity of the favorable arrangement position.

  More specifically, in the configuration of the means 17 or a configuration in which any of the means described below is added to the means 17, a display device that displays information regarding the terminal output data, and an information acquisition unit ( The information receiving unit and the information reading unit) can be arranged adjacent to each other. Further, an integrated unit unit is configured by incorporating a display device for displaying information related to the terminal output data and the information acquisition unit (information receiving unit, information reading unit, etc.) in the same component frame. May be.

<Means 18>
Effect data storage means for storing effect data for performing the image effect;
Means 1 to 17, comprising terminal output related data storage means separately from the effect data storage means for storing terminal output related data for displaying information related to the terminal output data. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  In this way, it becomes easy to manage the production data and the terminal output data. For example, when the storage content of the terminal output data is changed, it can be changed independently of the production data, and data management according to the use environment is possible.

<Means 19>
The effect data is read from the effect data storage means based on a signal from a main control device that performs main control of the game,
The terminal output data is read from the terminal output related data storage means based on control by an acquisition related control device configured separately from the main control device that performs control based on acquisition of the terminal output data. Is composed of
19. The gaming machine according to means 18, wherein an image effect in the game and information display regarding the terminal output data are performed in parallel on the same screen using the effect data and the terminal output data.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can control display of each picture simultaneously on the same screen. In the configuration of the means 19, the production data can be stored in a non-rewritable storage means, while the terminal output related data can be stored in a rewritable storage means, and information relating to the terminal output data can be updated. You may comprise as follows. In this case, as the rewritable storage means, a nonvolatile memory that retains the stored contents even when the power is turned off can be used.

<Means 20>
The gaming machine according to means 18 or 19, wherein the effect data storage means is attached to the back side of the game board, while the terminal output related data storage means is attached to a part other than the game board.

  In this way, when the game board is replaced and reused while leaving the frame or the like (in the case of so-called “replacement”), the effect data storage means is replaced with the replacement of the game board. However, the terminal output related data storage means attached to a part other than the game board can be used for the new game board after replacement. That is, even if the game board is changed, since the terminal output related data storage means is separated from the game board, it becomes easy to deal with various game boards.

<Means 21. >
A first display control device that performs display control of the image display device, and a second display control device that performs display control of the second display device separately from the first display device. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 20, which is provided.

  If the first display control device and the second display control device are provided separately as described above, management can be easily performed independently of each other.

<Means 22 >
The first display control device is configured to perform display control of the image display control device based on a signal from a main control device that performs main control of the game,
Further, the terminal output data acquisition means is configured separately from the main control device, and the second display control device uses the second display device based on a signal from the terminal output data acquisition means. The gaming machine according to claim 21, wherein the gaming machine is configured to perform display control of

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which is easy to perform display control independently in each of two display apparatuses. The second display control device may be configured to acquire a signal from the main control device, or may not acquire a signal from the main control device.

<Means 23. >
The terminal output data acquisition means and the second display control device are connected, and a signal output from the terminal output data acquisition means is sent to the second display control device without passing through the main control device. The gaming machine according to means 22, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be input.

  In this way, since no external information is input to the main control device, unauthorized input can be effectively prevented.

In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 23 or any of means 24 to means 53 described later, an image effect program for performing an image effect is not provided with a determination process related to the terminal output data. It can be configured as follows.
In this way, image production is performed independently without delaying processing due to branch processing, loop processing, etc. caused by terminal output data, so stable image production can be achieved without reducing interest It becomes. For example, the image effect program can be configured so that the determination process related to the terminal output data is not performed during the image effect in a special gaming state. For example, when displaying a moving image with high performance such as a reach state, if there is some judgment processing related to terminal output data, there is a possibility that the processing will be delayed and the image production will not be performed smoothly. According to this, this can be effectively prevented.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 23 or any of the means 24 to means 53 described later, in the image display control device that controls the image display device, information regarding the terminal output data is acquired. Can be configured not to do. With this configuration, the image display device and the image display control device are configured to perform display control independently of acquisition of terminal output data, and thus processing may be delayed due to information input. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent a decrease in performance.

<Means 24. >
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 23, wherein information relating to an arrangement position of the terminal communication terminal is displayed as the information display relating to the terminal output data.

  If it does in this way, it will become the suitable composition which becomes easy to perform arrangement of a portable communication terminal. In addition, for example, even if the information regarding the arrangement position is displayed for a long time, the player is not concerned about the interruption of the effect because the image display regarding the game effect is performed in parallel even if the information regarding the arrangement position is displayed for a long time. Terminal operation can be performed, and amusement interest is not impaired.

  The information on the arrangement position described in the means 24 may be configured as information indicating the position where the mobile communication terminal should be arranged, for example, or information indicating that when the arrangement position is normal. When the arrangement position is abnormal, it may be configured as information indicating that fact.

<Means 25. >
Means 1 having an approach detection means for detecting the approach of the mobile communication terminal, and configured to display information on approach detection by the approach detection means as information display on the terminal output data. Thru | or the game machine in any one of the means 24.

  If it does in this way, the position of a portable communication terminal can be grasped by the game machine side by approach detection. In addition, information related to the approach detection is performed in parallel with the game effect, and the effect continues without interruption. As a specific example of the information related to the approach detection, it may be configured as information indicating that the approach of the mobile communication terminal has been detected, and configured as information prompting the proximity detection when the proximity detection is not performed during the acquisition period. Also good. In addition, as an approach detection means, various sensors can be used, for example, various sensors, such as a magnetic sensor and a photoelectric sensor, can be used.

<Means 26. >
Comprising an abnormality detection means for detecting an abnormality in information acquisition from the terminal output data;
Means 1 to characterized in that information indicating that there is an abnormality or countermeasure instruction information for instructing countermeasures for the abnormal state is displayed as information display regarding the terminal output data based on the detection result by the abnormality detection means. A gaming machine according to any one of means 25.

  In this way, even if an abnormality occurs such as the terminal output data being interrupted in the middle, it can be transmitted to the player, and the game effect can be performed in parallel regardless of the occurrence of the abnormality. Therefore, while the important information regarding the information acquisition is transmitted to the player, the game entertainment is not impaired even in a situation where such a decrease in interest is likely to occur.

<Means 27. >
Any one of means 1 to means 26, wherein at least one of information indicating that acquisition has been started and information indicating that acquisition has been completed is displayed based on acquisition of the terminal output data The gaming machine described in 1.

  In this way, by displaying information that serves as an index as to whether or not terminal output data is being input satisfactorily in gaming machines, what is the status of data input (specifically, The player can know whether data acquisition has started or has been completed, and the operation is easy to perform.

<Means 28. >
Any one of means 1 to means 27 having a judging means for judging whether or not the terminal output data is proper to be inputted, and displaying information based on a judgment result by the judging means. The gaming machine described in 1.

  In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the input information is legitimate and to prevent fraud and mistakes, and even if information communication is delayed rather than legitimate, the effects related to the game are performed in parallel. Therefore, a decrease in interest can be effectively prevented.

<Means 29. >
The terminal output data is configured as information including at least a password, and the determination unit determines whether or not the terminal output data is legitimate based on the input password,
29. The gaming machine according to claim 28, wherein information indicating the determination result is displayed in parallel with the game effect as information relating to the terminal output data.

  In this way, fraud and mistakes can be effectively prevented based on the input password. Moreover, even if the password is wrong, the game will be continued without delay.

<Means 30. >
The acquisition period is provided for special game conditions such as reach notice, reach, jackpot, probability change, etc.
30. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 29, wherein information relating to the terminal output data is displayed in parallel with the special gaming state effect.

  Since the period during which information can be acquired is provided in the special gaming state, the player is involved in the game because information is input from the mobile communication terminal in a highly entertaining and entertaining situation. The feeling of doing is extremely high, and an interesting gaming machine can be configured. And since such special gaming state has high performance, interruption is not desired, but according to the configuration of this means, the production in the special state and the information display regarding the terminal output data are performed in parallel. Therefore, information display with high performance can be performed without interruption by information display regarding terminal output data.

  In addition, in the thing described in the means 30, you may make it provide the said acquirable period in the reach state.

In general, when reaching a reach state, the player has a sense of expectation that it may be a big hit, and as a result, the consciousness increases and the player concentrates on the game.
According to the configuration of this means, the player transmits the terminal output data when the consciousness is in the reach state, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with this, so the player can change the operation content. Can give a strong impression of being involved.

  Further, in the device described in the means 30, the acquirable period is displayed on the variable display device after the probability variation mode in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal time is determined and until the probability variation mode ends. It may be provided until the time reduction mode ends after it is determined that the time reduction mode is reached when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation symbol is shortened.

  Generally, the operation content of the gaming machine is monotonous in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode. For example, the variation time of the variation symbol displayed on the variable display device is shortened, and the effect displayed on the variable display device is often omitted as compared with the normal mode. Examples of what is omitted include so-called normal reach. In these modes, it is generally possible to play a game without reducing the number of game balls, unlike in the normal mode. Therefore, in these modes, the player often plays indifferently and often feels that the game content is boring. According to the configuration of this means, the terminal output data can be received in these modes, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed by receiving the terminal output data. can do.

  Furthermore, in the thing described in the means 30, the acquisition period may be provided during the jackpot game.

During the jackpot game, for example, since the same animation is only displayed on the symbol display device every time, the player often plays the game indifferently and often feels the game content boring.
According to the configuration of this means, the terminal output data can be received during the jackpot game, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed by receiving the terminal output data. Can do.

  Further, in the device described in the means 30, the obtainable period may be provided when a predetermined random value in the gaming machine satisfies a predetermined condition.

Generally, gaming machines are configured such that the game content changes according to a random value. According to the configuration of this means, the player can transmit the terminal output data when the random value satisfies the predetermined condition and the game content changes.
That is, since the transmission timing of the terminal output data from the player comes in conjunction with the game content, it is possible to increase the consciousness that the player is participating in the game.

  Further, in the device described in the means 30, the acquisition period may be provided in a specific reach state.

In a specific reach (for example, so-called super reach), the probability of subsequently winning a jackpot may be higher than other reach (for example, normal reach).
As a result, the player's expectation that a specific reach may be a big hit increases. According to the configuration of this means, the player transmits the terminal output data in a specific reach state in which the expectation is particularly high, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with this, so the player is It is possible to give a stronger impression of being involved in the change of the operation content.

<Means 31. >
31. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 30, wherein the operation content of the gaming machine is returned to the original state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the terminal output data was received by the gaming machine.

  According to the configuration of this means, when the player who transmitted the terminal output data finishes the game and leaves the gaming machine, even if another player plays a game on the game stand, the other player remains. You can see the changed operation contents only within the time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player who has not acquired terminal output data from seeing a special operation without terminal output data as much as possible.

<Means 32. >
In any one of means 1 to means 31, the terminal output data transmitted to the gaming machine by a player changes the operation content of the gaming machine only in a predetermined number of specific gaming states. A gaming machine that is effective as data to be played.

According to the configuration of this means, even if the player transmits the terminal output data once in one game, after the terminal output data becomes invalid with respect to the change of the operation content of the gaming machine, The terminal output data will be retransmitted.
As described above, according to the configuration of this means, since the player's terminal output data transmission work occurs a plurality of times in one game, the player feels that he / she is involved in changing the operation content of the gaming machine. Can be given once, and the player's willingness to play increases.

<Means 33. >
33. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 32, wherein the terminal data acquisition means of the gaming machine is configured to receive terminal output data by wireless communication.

  According to the configuration of this means, since the terminal data acquisition means receives the terminal output data by wireless communication, there is no need to perform complicated work such as connection of a communication cable with the portable communication terminal, and the gaming machine Can receive terminal output data from a portable information terminal very easily and inexpensively.

<Means 34. >
34. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 33, wherein the terminal data acquisition means of the gaming machine is configured to receive terminal output data via infrared rays.

  According to the configuration of this means, since the terminal data acquisition means receives the terminal output data through infrared rays, there is no need to perform complicated work such as connection of a communication cable with the portable communication terminal, and the gaming machine Can receive terminal output data from a portable information terminal very easily and inexpensively.

<Means 35. >
35. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 34, wherein the change in the operation content of the gaming machine is a change in performance performed by a symbol display device.

In general, a player often plays a game while watching a symbol display device such as a liquid crystal on which game content is displayed.
According to the configuration of this means, since the effect of the symbol display device that the player pays attention to changes, the impression that the operation content of the gaming machine has changed is increased, and the player's tiredness can be effectively prevented.
Examples of changes in the effects performed on the symbol display device include, for example, changing the character displayed on the symbol display device, changing the background of the variation symbol, changing the reach action, changing the probability variation symbol, and changing the effect during the probability variation mode. Etc.

<Means 36. >
36. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 35, wherein the mobile communication terminal is a mobile phone.

  According to the configuration of this means, reception of gaming information from gaming machines, transmission of gaming information to servers, data reception from servers, and data output to gaming machines are performed by widely used mobile phones. Therefore, the use of a wide range of players can be expected. In addition, since the player often carries a mobile phone at all times to browse e-mails, the risk of forgetting to carry it when going to a game store is reduced.

<Means 37. >
In any one of the means 1 to 36, the gaming machine is provided with notifying means for notifying that the terminal output data can be received from the player. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the configuration of this means, the player is surely notified that the terminal output data can be received.

<Means 38. >
38. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 37, wherein the gaming machine is provided with notifying means for notifying a method of transmitting the terminal output data from a player.

  According to the configuration of this means, the player can surely grasp the transmission method of the terminal output data.

<Means 39. >
In any one of the means 1 to 38, the gaming machine determines whether or not the received terminal output data matches the terminal output data stored in advance in the gaming machine, and does not match. In the case, the gaming machine is characterized by notifying that the terminal output data is inconsistent.

  According to the structure of this means, since it is reliably notified that the terminal output data does not match, the player can retransmit the appropriate terminal output data.

<Means 40. >
40. The gaming machine according to any one of means 38 to 39, wherein the notification is message display by a variable display device, light or voice notification.

  According to the configuration of the means, the player is surely notified by a message display or the like.

<Means 41. >
In the device according to any one of means 1 to 40, the terminal output data is set to be different for each model of the gaming machine, and when the terminal output data specific to the gaming machine is received The gaming machine is characterized in that only the operation content of the gaming machine is changed.

  According to the structure of this means, the operation content of the gaming machine is changed only when receiving the unique terminal output data determined for each model of the gaming machine. When the output data is received, the operation content is not changed. Therefore, diversion of terminal output data to other models can be prevented.

<Means 42. >
42. In the device according to any one of means 1 to 41, the terminal output data includes a password for changing the operation content of the gaming machine, a program relating to the change content of the operation of the gaming machine, or the operation of the gaming machine. A game machine characterized in that it is data relating to the contents of changes.

  According to this configuration, the operation content of the gaming machine can be changed by a password, a program, or data transmitted from the mobile communication terminal.

<Means 43. >
In any one of the means 1 to means 42, the change of the operation content of the gaming machine is an operation change of a movable member that affects a flow of a ball provided in the game board. Gaming machine.

On the game board, for example, a windmill or the like is provided as a movable member that affects the flow of the ball. The game content can be changed by changing the operation content of these movable members. For example, it is conceivable to improve the winning probability at the start opening by changing the way the game ball flows by providing a driving device in the windmill and changing the way the windmill is rotated.
In addition, the design display device has a stage that protrudes from the lower side of the display unit such as a liquid crystal to the front side, and the game ball that has passed through the so-called warp zone rolls in this stage, and the rolling game ball In a gaming machine in which some of them are awarded to the starting opening, a moving member is provided in the stage, and by changing the operation of the moving member, the flow of the game ball is changed to change the starting opening. It is also possible to improve the probability of winning a prize.

<Means 44. >
In any one of means 1 to means 43, a movable member (including a winning device) in which the change of the operation content of the gaming machine changes the winning of a game ball to the winning device provided in the game board. A game machine characterized in that the operation is changed.

  The winning probability for the winning device can be changed by changing the operation content of the movable member that changes the winning for the winning device. For example, it is conceivable that the opening probability of the opening and closing blades at the start opening is made longer than usual to improve the winning probability at the start opening and to make the game contents advantageous to the player.

<Means 45. >
45. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 44, wherein the change of the operation content of the gaming machine is an operation change of a movable member for decoration purposes.

A gaming machine may be provided with a character doll or the like that can move partly in a specific gaming state, for example, as a movable member for decoration purposes. The player often pays attention to the operation of these movable members.
According to the structure of this means, since the operation of the movable member for decoration which is attracting attention by the player is changed, the player's interest is drawn and the game motivation increases.

<Means 46. >
46. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 45, wherein the change in the operation content of the gaming machine is a change in conditions that give a benefit to a player in the gaming machine.

In general, in gaming machines, various conditions such as the probability of reaching a reach state, the probability of becoming a jackpot state, the number of payouts for winning, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening during the jackpot game, etc. The probability, the number of times, etc. are fixed in advance.
According to the configuration of this means, various conditions that give a profit to the player are changed, so that the player's willingness to play can be improved.

<Means 47. >
In the device according to any one of the means 1 to 46, the change in the operation content of the gaming machine is a change in the probability of reaching a reach state, a change in the probability of a jackpot state, or a change in the number of payouts for winning. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the configuration of this means, it is possible to make the gaming state advantageous to the player by changing the operation content of the gaming machine, and to improve the player's willingness to play.

<Means 48. >
In any one of means 1 to means 47, there are a plurality of types of terminal output data, and a plurality of types of changes in the operation content of the gaming machine corresponding to these terminal output data are prepared. A gaming machine, wherein any terminal output data can be selected from the plurality of types of terminal output data and transmitted to the gaming machine.

According to the configuration of this means, the player can select a change pattern of the operation content of the gaming machine according to his / her own intention, and therefore can sufficiently give the player a sense of being involved in the change of the operation content.
For example, when a battle scene of two characters is produced on a liquid crystal or the like and the player character is determined, it is possible to allow the player to select weapons possessed by the player character. It is done.

<Means 49. >
49. In the device according to any one of means 1 to 48, the gaming machine receives the terminal output data from the player when the terminal output data transmitted by the player is properly received by the gaming machine. A gaming machine, characterized in that an informing means for informing that it has been properly received is provided.

According to the configuration of this means, the player can surely grasp whether or not the terminal output data is properly received by the gaming machine.
Note that, for example, various lamps, a symbol display device, and the like are used as the notification means, and more specifically, the player is notified by a message display or the like of the symbol display device.

<Means 50. >
50. The data acquisition unit of any one of means 1 to 49, wherein the data acquisition unit of the terminal data acquisition means for receiving terminal output data transmitted from the mobile communication terminal is configured to be displaceable at the predetermined timing. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the structure of this means, since the data acquisition part of the terminal data acquisition means is displaced at a predetermined timing, it is possible to effectively notify the player of the arrival of the predetermined timing.

<Means 51. >
51. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 50, further comprising an information output unit that outputs information handled in the gaming machine as information that can be handled by the portable communication terminal.

  According to this configuration, since information based on information handled in the gaming machine can be handled by the mobile communication terminal, a wide range of information can be handled.

<Means 52. >
The terminal output data has unique information determined for each player, and terminal output data including the unique information is acquired by the terminal data acquisition means,
Based on the terminal output data and information handled in the gaming machine, new unique information is generated, and the new unique information is output as information that can be handled by the mobile communication terminal at the information output unit. The gaming machine according to means 51, characterized in that:

  In this way, new unique information is generated based on the terminal output data and information handled in the gaming machine and can be easily acquired by the mobile communication terminal, and the information can be used for various purposes. Therefore, the configuration is extremely useful.

<Means 53. >
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,
53. A gaming machine according to means 51 or 52, wherein the information handled in the gaming machine includes at least this gaming information.

  As described above, if the information handled in the gaming machine is configured using the gaming information created in the gaming machine and is output from the information output unit to the mobile communication terminal, information based on the gaming information is obtained. Is a suitable configuration that can be used for various purposes. The information output unit and the information receiving unit are arranged in the same unit (for example, an infrared light emitting element and an infrared light receiving element are disposed adjacent to each other, an infrared light receiving and emitting chip in which the light emitting element and the light receiving element are incorporated in the same chip, Alternatively, a chip antenna having a radio wave transmission / reception function may be used, and the unit may be configured as an information transmission / reception unit capable of bidirectional communication. In this way, it contributes to downsizing of the apparatus and reduction of installation space.

  It should be noted that information communication can be performed by wireless communication even in a configuration in which information can be output from the gaming machine to the mobile communication terminal, such as the gaming machine according to any one of the means 51 to 53. In addition, information transmission may be performed by reading identification information such as a two-dimensional code with a portable communication terminal.

  In the case of performing wireless communication, any of the means 51 to 53 can be configured such that an information output unit that outputs an information transmission medium such as infrared rays and radio waves is provided in the gaming machine. When information is transmitted by displaying identification information such as a two-dimensional code, the display means for displaying identification information in the gaming machine according to any one of the means 51 to 53 (for example, a game board) An external display device provided outside or an internal display device (such as a symbol display device) provided in a form attached to the game board is provided, and identification information such as a two-dimensional code is displayed on the display means. An image can be displayed as the identification information for acquisition.

  For example, “information that can be handled by a mobile communication terminal” is composed of a bar code (one-dimensional bar code or two-dimensional bar code), etc., and this is used as a display device on a gaming machine (design display device or external display device). Can be configured to be displayed. That is, according to this configuration, the code information is photographed by an imaging device (CCD camera or the like) provided in the mobile communication terminal, the image is converted into a file as electronic data, and can be handled by the mobile communication terminal. it can. In addition, a scanner that can directly read barcode information such as a barcode is provided in the mobile communication terminal, and the barcode displayed on the gaming machine may be read by the scanner provided in the mobile communication terminal. Good.

<Means 54. >
A gaming system using the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 53, the portable communication terminal, and a server connected to the portable communication terminal via a communication network,
The gaming machine is
State detecting means for detecting occurrence or progress of a specific gaming state;
An image representing game information including information on a specific game state detected by the state detection means as terminal input identification information by transmitting information such as wireless communication to the mobile communication terminal or by encoding the game information. Having information output means for outputting by display,
The mobile communication terminal is
Terminal-side information acquisition means for acquiring the game information output by the gaming machine by information reception or by reading;
Terminal information transmission means for transmitting the game information, or analysis information obtained by analyzing the game information, together with player specifying information for specifying a player, to the server,
The server
Server-side information receiving means for receiving the game information or the analysis information and the player specifying information from the information communication terminal;
Terminal output data creating means for processing the game information or the analysis information and creating terminal output data for the player specified by the player specifying information based on the game information or the analysis information;
A server-side information data transmitting means for transmitting the created terminal output data to the mobile communication terminal by e-mail when a predetermined condition is established;
Furthermore, in the portable communication terminal, terminal-side information data receiving means for receiving information data transmitted from the server, and terminal output data based on the received information data as information that can be acquired in the gaming machine, Terminal-side output means is provided for output by information transmission such as wireless communication or by image display that is encoded and represented as identification information for gaming machine input,
A gaming system characterized in that terminal output data output by the terminal side output means is acquired by reception or reading by the terminal data acquisition means.

  According to the configuration of this means, the player can change the operation content of the gaming machine by outputting terminal output data to the gaming machine using a portable communication terminal such as a cellular phone owned by the player. Therefore, even if a long time has passed since the gaming machine was installed in the amusement store, it becomes difficult to get tired of the production contents. In addition, since the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with the output of the player's terminal output data, the player's sense of being involved in the change of the operation content is fully given to improve the game motivation Can be made.

Further, according to the configuration of this means, the player accesses the server to obtain the information data. Therefore, on the server side, game information of the player can be acquired, and this game information can be used in various ways.
For example, a ranking for competing among a large number of players can be provided based on game information sent from the players. Rankings that are competed among a large number of players are conventionally provided at each game store or at a plurality of game stores managed by the same vendor. For example, “No.1 in the number of balls in the PAL AA Nagoya store this month is Taro who played in the 111th range.” “No.1 in the number of balls in the PAL AA group this month is in the 111th level in the Nagoya store. It may be ranked as "Taro who played."
According to the structure of this means, it is possible to easily set rankings not only in such limited stores but also in a wider range, for example, districts, prefectures, and nationwide. As a result, the player's willingness to play can be improved to attract more customers and increase the game time.
Conventionally, gaming machine manufacturers have not been able to provide direct services to players after selling gaming machines. That is, it is a game store (a hall) that directly contacts the player that directly provides services to the player. The service provided by the game store is, for example, a drink service, a gift of prizes according to the number of balls, etc., and is a service unrelated to the performance of the gaming machine. According to the configuration of this means, the server can also be managed by the manufacturer, and a direct service from the manufacturer side can be provided in which information data that gives special benefits from the server is directly distributed to the player.

  In the device described in the means 54, the advertisement information may be transmitted to the mobile communication terminal together with the transmission of the information data by the electronic mail.

For some time, it has been considered that, for example, from a gaming machine manufacturer side, advertisement information such as introduction of a new model or introduction of a gaming machine manufacturer is sent to a mobile communication terminal.
However, since such advertisement information is merely described and no benefits are given, the player who received the advertisement information is attracted to the email so much. In some cases, the email could be deleted without looking at the advertising information.
Therefore, in the configuration of this means, the advertisement information is attached when the information data is transmitted. Therefore, since a great benefit for the player, that is, information data for changing the operation content of the gaming machine, is added, it is possible to prevent the risk of being deleted without seeing the advertising information, and the advertising effect can be improved. .

  Further, in the device described in the means 54, the method for using the information data may be transmitted to the mobile communication terminal together with the transmission of the information data by the electronic mail. In this way, since the usage method of the information data is sent together with the information data, the player can grasp the usage method of the information data.

  Further, in the device described in the means 54, the advance notice information of the operation content of the gaming machine changed by the information data is transmitted to the portable communication terminal together with the transmission of the information data by the electronic mail. May be. In this way, since the advance notice information of the operation content to be changed is transmitted, the player can grasp the change content. Therefore, the player's willingness to play is improved.

  Further, in the device described in the means 54, the game information may include information for identifying a model of the gaming machine. In this way, since the game information includes information for identifying the model of the gaming machine, the game state for each model can be grasped on the server side.

  Further, in the device described in the means 54, the gaming information may include a gaming machine unique number for identifying a unique gaming machine. In this way, since the gaming information includes a gaming machine unique number for identifying a unique gaming machine, it is possible to make sure which gaming machine is installed at each gaming store in each location. It is possible to identify, and a gaming machine manufacturer or the like can grasp the gaming state of a gaming table installed in a game store in each place.

  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 a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and a start winning opening (actuated) is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operation gate), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include a value (including not only data (prize 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. As the necessary 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.

A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, a gaming machine capable of transmitting / receiving gaming information, and a management server for managing gaming information connected to the cellular phone via the Internet It is a conceptual diagram. 1 is a schematic view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram explaining the example of a display of a display part. It is a figure explaining the kind of symbol which can be displayed on a display part. It is a figure explaining the effect of normal reach. It is a figure explaining the production of coral reef reach. It is a figure explaining the production of Marin-chan reach. It is a figure explaining the production of ripple reach. It is a figure explaining the production of Sam Reach. It is a figure explaining the kind of design which can be displayed on a display part after change of production contents. It is a figure explaining the production of special normal reach. It is a figure explaining the production of a special coral reef reach. It is a figure explaining the production of Special Marine-chan reach. It is a figure explaining the production of a special ripple reach. It is a figure explaining the production of special thumb reach. It is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter. It is a figure explaining the effect of the 1st reach notice. It is a figure explaining the effect of the 2nd reach notice. It is a chart explaining the concept of a reach notice classification determination counter. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a communication control board. It is a front view of a mobile phone. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a mobile telephone. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a management server. It is a chart explaining the concept of a player database. It is a chart explaining the concept of a point table. It is a chart explaining the concept of a password table. It is a chart explaining the concept of various counters. It is a flowchart explaining a special electric accessory control routine. It is a flowchart explaining the continuation part of FIG. 28 of a special electric accessory control routine. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation | variation start process routine. It is a flowchart explaining a 1st reach notice operation processing routine. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd reach notice operation processing routine. It is a flowchart explaining a reach operation processing routine. It is a flowchart explaining a special reach operation processing routine. It is a flowchart explaining a reach operation processing routine. It is an example of the password input message in an external display device. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a game machine structure notionally. It is a flowchart explaining a re-lottery process routine. It is a flowchart explaining a game information recording process routine. It is a flowchart explaining a transmission / reception main routine. It is a flowchart explaining a password reception process routine. It is a flowchart explaining a game information transmission process routine. It is a flowchart explaining a game information creation / transmission processing routine. It is a display example of a message on a mobile phone. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the format of the transmission buffer for game information transmission, and the example of storage of game information. It is a display example of a message on a mobile phone. It is an example of a message display in a special symbol display device. It is a flowchart explaining the transmission process routine to a server. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the format of the transmission buffer for game information transmission, and the example of storage of game information. It is a flowchart explaining game information processing routine. It is a flowchart explaining a point addition process routine. It is a flowchart explaining the password reception process routine of 2nd Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows a design variation apparatus. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the internal structure of a character part. It is a conceptual diagram which shows notionally about the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the principal part about the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is an example of the password input message in 3rd Embodiment. In the gaming machine according to the first to sixth embodiments, it is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of a display control board and an external display control board. It is a conceptual diagram which shows notionally about the information display regarding the terminal output data in 4th Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which illustrates some examples about the information display regarding terminal output data. The conceptual diagram which illustrates notionally about gaming machines, such as 7th Embodiment.

<Overall configuration>
Hereinafter, an embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a portable telephone (mobile communication terminal of the present invention) 3 capable of transmitting / receiving information, etc., the portable telephone 3 and the Internet 5. The concept of the management server 7 which manages the game information connected via is shown. In addition, although this management server 7 is installed, for example in the manufacturer of a game machine etc., the installation place, the installation method, etc. are not specifically limited.
From the gaming machine 1, information such as the number of jackpots of the gaming machine 1 is transmitted to the mobile phone 3, and this information is transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the management server 7 via the Internet 5.

Further, the management server 7 processes game information such as the number of jackpots from the mobile phone 3, and transmits the password to the mobile phone 3 via the Internet 5 when the processing result satisfies a predetermined condition. Has been. When this password is transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the gaming machine 1 at a predetermined timing, the contents of the effect on the gaming machine 1 are changed by the password.
In this embodiment, since the password corresponds to the terminal output data of the present invention, the password receiving means in the following description corresponds to the terminal data obtaining means in the above means.
Moreover, in this embodiment, since it is the structure which changes the production content of the variable display apparatus of the game machine 1, the production content change means in the following description is equivalent to the operation content change means of the game machine 1 in the present invention. To do. In addition, a control device 65 (specifically, a CPU in the control device) described later functions as an acquirable period setting unit.

<Configuration of gaming machine>
As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device 23 as a variable display device is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 21. The special symbol display device 23 includes a display unit 23A composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, three symbol sequences of an upper symbol sequence 25, a middle symbol sequence 27, and a lower symbol sequence 29 are displayed as these symbol sequences. May be displayed. A background screen or the like is appropriately displayed on the display unit 23A.

  Each symbol row 25, 27, 29 is basically composed of a plurality of types of symbols 31A to 31I and a plurality of symbols 31K as shown in FIGS. Each of the symbols 31A to 31I includes a combination of various “sea creatures” characters and the numbers (1) to (9). More specifically, the symbol 31A is composed of a combination of the number (1) and the “octopus” character. In addition, the symbol 31B is the number (2) and the character “Harisenbon”, the symbol 31C is the character (3) and the “turtle” character, the symbol 31D is the character (4) and the character “shark”, and the symbol 31E is Character (5) and shrimp character, design 31F is the character (6) and character “Ankou”, design 31G is the character (7) and character “walrus”, design 31H is the number (8) The “telephoto fish” character and the symbol 31I are each composed of a combination of the numeral (9) and the “crab” character. The numbers (1) to (9) are arranged in descending order for the upper symbol row 25 and in ascending order for the middle and lower symbol rows 27 and 29, respectively. These symbols 31A to 31I can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (which will be described later).

  The symbol 31K is composed of various “shellfish” marks, and is arranged between the symbols 31A to 31I. Furthermore, the symbol 31K can be only a missing symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, at the time of normal fluctuation, the plurality of symbols 31A to 31I and 31K are scrolled and displayed in a horizontal direction (moving from right to left) as if swimming in the sea.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol display device 33 is provided at the upper part of the special symbol display device 23. The normal symbol display device 33 includes four holding lamps 35 made up of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display unit 37 made up of LEDs that are normal symbol display units.

  Further, a pair of passing gates 39 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 23. When the game ball 41 passes through the passing gate 39, the normal symbol display device 33 is activated. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33 variably displays numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 37 to display segments, and the numbers are set to predetermined values (in this embodiment, “7 ”), The blade 43A of the start port 43 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. With this opening, winning at the start port 43 becomes relatively easy. The normal symbol display device 33 can store up to four passes through the passing gate 39 of the game ball 41, and displays the number of holds on the hold lamp 35. Accordingly, even if the game ball 41 passes through the passage gate 39 with the four hold lamps 35 lit, the game ball 41 does not count and the game ball 41 passes through the pass gate 39 as long as the hold lamp 35 is lit. The normal symbol display device 33 is activated as many times as the number corresponding to the number of holds.

  In the display unit 23A of the special symbol display device 23, the symbol variation (scroll variation) of each symbol row 25, 27, 29 is started based on winning of the game ball 41 at the start opening 43. In addition, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 25, 27, 29 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row 25, the lower symbol row 29, and the middle symbol row 27. However, this is merely an example, and may be stopped in a different order.

  FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a big hit screen on the display unit 23A. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the reach gaming state (reach state). Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 25, 27, and 29 is stopped, the displayed combination of symbols 31A to 31I is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of symbols 31A to 31I. Are combinations along the jackpot line (for example, (7), (7), (7), (3), (3), (3), etc.), and the symbols constituting the combination are “ It will be a big hit symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit line is constituted by two vertical cross lines (center line) (see FIG. 3B), left and right vertical lines, and diagonal lines (upward to the right and downward to the right). Called). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 45 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit (of course, the big hit state may not be reached). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation of the lower symbol row 29 stops on the jackpot line with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol of the upper symbol row 25. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the upper symbol row 25 and the lower symbol row 29 are stopped at the same symbol 31G on the jackpot line of the central vertical line, and the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the middle symbol row 27 are It shows the state still changing. In this case, the jackpot state is generated on condition that the stop symbol on the jackpot line of the middle symbol row 27 is the same symbol as the upper and lower symbol rows 25 and 29 (symbol 31G in the figure).

  In the above reach state, the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 27 will eventually stop at the same kind of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols in both the upper and lower symbol rows 25 and 29 and become a big hit state Also included are those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”).

  In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, in addition to “normal reach (see FIG. 5)” in which the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K in the middle symbol row 27 simply scroll, “coral reef reach (see FIG. 6)” in which the coral reef 32A is displayed in the background and “Marine-chan Reach (see FIG. 7)” in which a swimsuit woman 32B (name: Marin-chan) is displayed as a character, “Ripples Reach (see FIG. 8)” whose background changes to a ripple pattern 32C, "Sam Reach (see FIG. 9)" or the like for displaying a male person 32D (name: Sam) is set. These reach patterns can be classified into “super reach” and “premium reach” except for the above “normal reach”. In this embodiment, “Reef Reach”, “Marine Chan Reach”, and “Ripples Reach” constitute “Super Reach”, and “Sam Reach” constitutes “Premium Reach”.

  When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a big hit state occurs is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Furthermore, “Premium Reach” is positioned as a reach that is rarely seen, and when this reach is displayed, the jackpot state can be generated with a very high probability. Yes.

  These reach patterns are determined based on the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG.

In the present embodiment, when the gaming machine 1 receives the password from the mobile phone 3, the effect in each reach state is changed. As an example, the background is changed and the character is changed. In the change of the background, for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 15, a special reach is displayed in place of the normal background, replacing the background of the sea covered with seaweed 34. 11 is “special normal reach”, FIG. 12 is “special coral reef reach”, FIG. 13 is “special marine-chan reach”, FIG. 14 is “special ripple reach”, and FIG. It shows the case of “special thumb reach”.
Further, the character is changed, for example, by changing the character to a sea creature and changing to various dog characters 38A to 38I shown in FIG. 10 (see FIGS. 11 to 15).

  Next, a description will be given of game state suggesting means that suggests in advance (so-called advance notice) that a predetermined game state will be reached. Note that the gaming state suggestion means includes a means for suggesting that the symbol is in a reach state, a means for suggesting that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, and a means for suggesting other gaming states. As a representative example, reach fluctuation suggestion means (hereinafter simply referred to as “reach notice”) that suggests that a reach state will be established will be described.

  The reach notice includes a first reach notice for notifying that there is a possibility of “normal reach” and a second reach notice for notifying that it may be “super reach” or “premium reach”. .

  In the first reach notice, as shown in FIG. 17, a large amount of bubbles 50 are displayed to move upward from below the display unit 23 </ b> A. This is an effect display as if air bubbles rise from the seabed toward the sea surface. In addition, the second reach notice is displayed as if a large school of fish 53 (hereinafter referred to as “fish school”) moves while swimming from right to left as shown in FIG. More specifically, in FIG. 18, the upper symbol row 25 and the lower symbol row 29 are stopped at the same symbol 31G on the jackpot line of the central vertical line, and the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the middle symbol row 27 are still. The state is changing. From this state, the fish school 53 is displayed to move in the same direction as the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 25, 27, and 29 (from right to left in FIG. 18).

  A plurality of types of reach notice patterns can be created according to the presence / absence of the second reach notice and the presence / absence of the first reach notice. More specifically, there are three types of reach notice patterns, such as reach notice pattern 0, no reach notice, reach notice pattern 1, only the first reach notice, and reach notice pattern 2, first reach notice + second reach notice display. It has been.

  These reach notice patterns are determined based on the reach notice type determination counter CY shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the expected value for occurrence of the big hit state differs depending on the reach notice pattern.

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row 25, 27, 29 is started based on the winning of the game ball 41 at the start port 43, the game ball 41 further wins the start port 43 during this variation display. In such a case, the change display for that amount is performed after the end of the current change display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each type of gaming machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to 4 times, but is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the display device 23, a holding lamp 54 made of a light emitting diode (LED) is incorporated above the display unit 23A. The number of the holding lamps 54 is the same as the maximum holding number described above (in this case, four). The hold lamp 54 is turned on every time the variable display is held, and is turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed. In addition, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the gaming machine 1. These lamps can be turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses. Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates sound effects as the game progresses.

  In this embodiment, the game board 21 includes a through switch 55, a start port switch 57, a V zone switch 59, and a count in order to detect the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 that changes according to the player's operation. A switch 61 and the like are provided. The through switch 55 detects passage of the game ball 41 through the passage gate 39, the start port switch 57 detects winning of the game ball 41 to the start port 43, and the V zone switch 59 A winning in the V zone in the big winning opening 45 is detected, and the count switch 61 detects a winning in the big winning opening 45 of the game ball 41.

  In the present embodiment, drive control is performed for the special winning opening solenoid 63, the special symbol display device 23 (display unit 23A), the holding lamps 35 and 54, the speaker, and the like based on the detection results of the switches 55, 57, 59, and 61. For this purpose, a control device 65 is provided.

  The control device 65 includes a main board that performs main control of the gaming machine 1 and various sub-boards such as a volume control board, an LED board, and a payout control board. Further, the control device 65 is provided with a symbol display control board 65A as a sub-board, and drives and controls the special symbol display device 23 based on a signal input from a main board of the control device 65 or a communication control board 80 described later. .

  The communication control board 80 controls communication processing performed with the mobile phone 3 via the infrared light emitting unit 91 and the infrared light receiving unit 93. A specific configuration of the communication control board 80 will be described later in detail. Each control board includes a read only 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 the present embodiment, game mode switching control is one of the controls by the control device 65. In the present embodiment, basically two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a low probability of about 1/300 and a high probability mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times (hereinafter, for convenience. It is referred to as “probability mode”.

  In general, the concept of the probability variation mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 37 is increased compared to the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blade 43A of the start port 43 is increased. , (2) shortening the numerical variation time in the 7-segment display unit 37, (3) lengthening the opening time of the blades 43A (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbol display device 23, the variation time of the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the display unit 23A is shortened, and (5) the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal mode. In the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, ( In addition to 5), all items (1) to (4) are executed.

  When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set. Further, after that, when the jackpot gaming state is reached, the next game mode is suggested (notified) in relation to FIGS. 31A to 31I that are finally stopped and displayed. More specifically, in the case of any of the symbols 31B, 31D, 31F, and 31H having an even number of jackpot symbols, the normal mode is set in the next game. In addition, in the case of any one of the symbols 31A, 31C, 31E, 31G, and 31I having an odd jackpot symbol, the probability change mode as the special mode is set in the next game.

  An external connection terminal plate 70 is connected to the output port of the control device 65. The external connection terminal board 70 includes output terminals 70A to 70I for hall computers connected to the hall computer (management computer), and output terminals 70a to 70i for communication control boards connected to the communication control board 80. It has.

  Here, the output terminals 70A and 70a output a “symbol variation signal” indicating that a symbol variation has occurred in the special symbol display device 23 when the game ball 41 wins the start opening 43.

  In addition, the output terminals 70B and 70b output a “big hit signal” indicating that a big hit is being generated.

  The output terminals 70C and 70c output a “normal reach signal” indicating that normal reach is occurring.

  Further, the output terminals 70D and 70d output a “reef reach signal” indicating that a reef reach is occurring.

  Further, the output terminals 70E and 70e output a “Marine-chan reach signal” indicating that Marine-chan reach is occurring.

  The output terminals 70F and 70f output a “ripple reach signal” indicating that ripple reach is occurring.

  The output terminals 70G and 70g output a “thum reach signal” indicating that a sum reach is occurring.

  Further, the output terminals 70H and 70h output a “firing switch signal” indicating whether or not the game ball 41 is being fired by the ball launching device. When the “fire switch signal” is on, the game ball 41 is being fired, in other words, that a game is being performed, and when it is off, the game ball 41 is being fired. In other words, each indicates that the game has been stopped.

  The output terminals 70I and 70i output a password match signal indicating that the password is received by the gaming machine 1 and that the password matches the password stored in the gaming machine 1.

  The communication control board 80 is a circuit board on which an electronic control circuit for performing infrared communication with the mobile phone 3 possessed by the player is mounted. Specifically, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 20, the interface circuit (I / F) 81, the CPU 83, the ROM 85, the RAM 87, and the nonvolatile memory 88 are provided and provided on the game board 21. A notification lamp 89 serving as a notification unit, an infrared light emitting unit 91 serving as a data transmission unit (information transmission unit), and an infrared light reception unit 93 serving as a terminal data acquisition unit are connected.

  The notification lamp 89 is a lamp for visually notifying the player that the game information can be transmitted. The notification lamp 89 is turned on when there is game information that can be transmitted, and is turned off when there is no game information. Further, the notification lamp 89 blinks while the game information is being transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 91, and is turned off when the transmission is completed, so that the player can visually confirm the transmission state of the game information. It can be done.

  The infrared light emitting unit 91 is a light emitting device for transmitting game information or the like as an infrared signal to the mobile phone 3.

  The infrared light receiving unit 93 is a light receiving device for receiving an infrared signal of a password transmitted from the mobile phone 3. Note that since the infrared signal has directivity, the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 3 are opposed to the infrared light emitting unit 91 and the infrared light receiving unit 93 on the gaming machine 1 side, so that The machine 1 and the mobile phone 3 are specified as communication partners. Further, since an infrared signal is output from the infrared light emitting unit 91 toward the front (player side), the infrared signals do not interfere with each other between adjacent gaming machines 1.

  The interface unit 81 is connected to the output terminals 70a to 70i for the communication control board 80 of the external connection terminal board 70 through communication lines, and the “symbol variation signal”, “hit signal”, “normal reach” output from the terminals, respectively. This is an electronic circuit that inputs "Signal", "Reef Reach Signal", "Marine Chan Reach Signal", "Ripples Reach Signal", "Sam Reach Signal", "Launch Signal Switch Signal" and outputs "Password Match Signal" .

  The CPU 83 is a control device for controlling each part of the communication control board 80, and reads a control program from the ROM 85 and executes it. The CPU 83 also functions as the abnormality detection means and determination means described in the above means.

  The ROM 85 is a read-only storage medium that stores a control program for controlling each part of the communication control board 80 and various data. In addition, a password storage area 85A is provided in the ROM, and a password for changing the effect content of the gaming machine 1 described later, in the present embodiment, a password “12345” is stored.

  The RAM 87 is a work area used by the CPU 83, the number of fluctuations HC, which will be described later, a normal reach information counter NC, a coral reef information counter SC, a marine-chan reach information counter MC, a ripple reach information counter HAC, a thumb reach information counter SAC, and a jackpot information counter OC. Is stored in a game information data storage area 87A, a password storage area 87B for storing a password distributed from the server 7 to be described later and transmitted from the mobile phone 3 of the player, and a transmission buffer 87C for transmitting game information. Storage medium.

  The nonvolatile memory 88 is a writable nonvolatile storage medium for storing the game information counter 88A in a nonvolatile manner. The value of the game information counter 88A stored in the nonvolatile memory 88 is incremented by 1 corresponding to the number of fluctuations, for example, and is stored and held even after the gaming machine 1 is turned off.

  Note that the symbol display control board 65A and the external display control board 150A can be configured as shown below, for example, in order to perform image control as shown in the above-described embodiments. The symbol display control means functions as the first display control device described in the above means, and the external display control board functions as the second display control device. Here, an image data ROM 164 is provided in the display control board 65A as effect data storage means for storing effect data for performing an image effect. On the other hand, an image data ROM 154 is provided in the external display control board 150A as terminal output related data storage means for storing terminal output related data for displaying information related to terminal output data. The effect data is read based on a signal from the main control device (control device 65) that performs the main control of the game, while the terminal output data is controlled based on the acquisition of the terminal output data. Are read based on control by an acquisition-related control device (here, the communication control board 80) configured separately from the main control device that performs the above. Here, the terminal output data acquisition means and the second display control device are connected, while the signal output from the terminal output data acquisition means is the main control provided in the control device 65. It is configured to be input to the second display control device (that is, the external display control device 150A) without going through the device. In each control board 65A, 150A, a command buffer, a task buffer, a sprite chain, a frame memory, a VDP, a program ROM, and the like are shown. However, a configuration for performing image display control using these devices is shown. Since it is well-known, detailed explanation is omitted. Note that a configuration in which information can be transmitted from the control device 65 to the communication control board 80 may be employed.

  Then, the image display using the effect data is performed on the special symbol display device 23, while the image display using the terminal output related data is performed on the external display device 150, so that the image effect in the game and the terminal output are performed. Information about data is displayed in parallel. In the example of FIG. 58, information is input from the control device 65 and the communication control board 80 to the external display control board 150A, and either one of the control device 65 or the communication control board 80 is configured. Alternatively, the display timing of information display related to the terminal output data can be determined based on both information.

  Further, here, the effect data is stored in the storage area 164A in the image data ROM 164, and the image data for displaying the explanatory information regarding the external display device is stored in the storage area 164B in the ROM 164. Images based on these data are combined and displayed in parallel as shown in FIG. 36 and the like under the control of the VDP 162 and the like.

<Configuration of mobile communication terminal>
Next, the configuration of the mobile phone 3 that performs infrared communication with the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. As shown in the front view of FIG. 21, the cellular phone 3 includes a case 202, a key operation unit 204, a liquid crystal panel (display unit) 206, and an infrared light receiving unit 208 as an information receiving unit that receives information signals from the gaming machine 1. , And an infrared light emitting unit 209 as password transmission means for transmitting a password information signal to the gaming machine 1. 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 left side 202b of the case 202 together with the infrared light emitting unit 209.

  Next, the electric circuit configuration of the mobile phone 3 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 3 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. 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. The control unit 222 functions as an information transmission unit that transmits an information signal, player identification information, and the like to the management server 7 via a communication network, and a password reception unit that receives a password transmitted from the management server 7. .

  Also, a request signal transmission program for a transmission request signal for requesting the game machine 1 to transmit game information, a game information reception program for receiving game information, and a password transmitted from the management server 7 are used as the game machine 1. For example, a password transmission program for transmission to the computer is downloaded from the Internet homepage operated by a gaming machine manufacturer or the like and stored in the nonvolatile memory 220. Further, the player ID including the player name information as the player specifying information is also stored in the nonvolatile memory 220.

  The player ID is given when a member is registered on an Internet homepage or the like operated by a gaming machine manufacturer or the like, and is given as “X0012345”, for example. Here, “X00” is a header indicating a player ID, and “12345” is a member number.

<Configuration of management server>
Next, the management server 7 will be described in detail. The management server 7 can be connected to the mobile phone 3 owned by the player via the Internet 5. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gaming machine information management server 7. As shown in FIG. 23, the gaming machine information management server 7 includes a CPU 100 that controls the management server 7. The CPU 100 stores a RAM 103 that temporarily stores various data, a BIOS, and the like. The ROM 105 is connected to an I / O bus 107 that mediates data transfer. A hard disk device 109 is connected to the I / O bus 107, and a player database storage area 111, a point table storage area 112, a password storage area 113, and other information storage areas 114 described later in detail. A program storage area 115 is provided.

  In addition, a video controller 116, a key controller 117, and a LAN card 119 are connected to the I / O bus 107, a CRT 121 is connected to the video controller 116, a keyboard 123 is connected to the key controller 117, and a LAN A router 125 is connected to the card 119, and the router 125 is connected to the Internet 5.

In the player database storage area 111 provided in the hard disk device 109, a player database 130 (FIG. 24) storing individual information of the players is stored. This player database 130 is created separately for each type of gaming machine. For example, FIG. 24 shows a player database 130 in the case where there are two types of gaming machine model called A story and a gaming machine model called B story, but the model as shown in FIGS. 24 (A) and (B). A different player database is created for each. In the player database 130, a gaming machine ID (model name number) and model name are stored, and corresponding to the player ID, the player name, the player's e-mail address, the number of points earned by the player, Data on whether or not a password has been acquired is stored.
Note that the gaming machine ID (corresponding to the gaming machine identification information of the present invention) has a structure of “model name number + gaming machine unique number”. For example, in this embodiment, the gaming machine ID “A0112345” “ “A01” represents the model name “A story”, and “B01” of the gaming machine ID “B0112345” represents the model name “B story”. The number following “A01” or “B01” is a gaming machine unique number for identifying a gaming machine. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, description will be made on the assumption that there are two types, that is, a game machine model called A story and a game machine model called B story.

  A point table 132 is stored in the point table storage area 112. The point table 132 stores the number of points given corresponding to the game state. The point table 132 of FIG. 25 shows an example of the point table 132 for the A story. In this point table 132, when a symbol change is performed, in other words, when a winning is made at the start port 43, "1" points are given for each symbol change, and when a big hit occurs, one big hit is given. "10" points are awarded for each normal reach, and "2" points are awarded for each normal reach, and "5" points are awarded for each reef reach. When Marine-chan reach occurs, “5” points are awarded for each Marine-chan reach, and when ripple reach occurs, “5” points are awarded for each ripple reach. In that case, “7” points will be awarded for each thumb reach.

  In the password storage area 113, a password table 134 shown in FIG. 26 is stored. The password table 134 stores passwords determined for each model and acquisition conditions for the passwords. For example, in FIG. 26, for the model name “A Story”, a password is acquired when the number of points is 1000 or more, indicating that this password is “12345”. For the model name “B Story”, the number of points is 2000. The password is acquired when the above is reached, indicating that the password is “98765”.

  The other information storage area 114 stores arbitrary data other than the above, and the program storage area 115 stores various programs to be executed by the management server 7.

<Description of operation>
(Machine machine operation)
Next, the operation and effect of the gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described. First, various routines executed by the control device 65 will be described with reference to flowcharts. Each process of the routine is executed based on the counter group and the flag FE.

  The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, upper, middle and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB, reach It consists of a type determination counter CV and a reach notice type determination counter CY.

  The round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter CE is for counting the number of winning game balls 41 to the big winning opening 45. Further, the hold counter CH is for counting the number of hold times of the variable display, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in order. Here, CH = 0 means a state that is not reserved.

  The internal random number counter CI shown in FIG. 27A is for determining the jackpot state in the special symbol display device 23. Further, the outreach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not display is performed in the outreach state, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. Each of these counters CI, CO, and CB updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read as a random number according to a predetermined condition. The counters CI, CO, and CB are set back to initial values when the respective values become specific values.

  The upper, middle, and lower symbol random numbers counters CDU, CDC, and CDB are for determining a stop stop symbol and the like. The upper symbol random number counter CDU updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The middle symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the upper symbol random number counter CDU makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The lower symbol random number counter CDB updates the value within a predetermined range every time the middle symbol random number counter CDC makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value.

  The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 27B is used to select one of the above-described multiple types of reach patterns, and is used at predetermined time intervals (for example, the upper symbol random number). The value (random value) is updated every time the counter CDU makes a round, and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability that each reach pattern is selected is individually different. However, the numerical values in FIG. 16 are merely examples, and the probability that each reach pattern is selected is arbitrary.

  Further, the reach notice type determination counter CY shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 27C is used to select one of the above-described plurality of types of reach notice patterns, and is used at predetermined time intervals (for example, above). The value (random value) is updated every time the design random number counter CDU makes a round), and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial value. However, the numerical values in FIG. 19 are merely examples, and the probability that each reach notice pattern is selected is arbitrary.

  The winning determination flag FE is used to determine whether or not there is a winning in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is automatically set to “1” when there is a winning.

  Now, when the game by the player is started, the control device 65 performs the special electric accessory control routine of FIG. In the special electric accessory control routine, when the player transmits a password from the mobile phone 3 to the gaming machine 1 at a predetermined timing, the background change process and the character change process are performed in the reach operation process routine described later. It is configured to perform a reach operation.

In the special electric accessory control routine, first, in step S10, based on the detection result of the start port switch 57, it is determined whether or not there is a prize for the start port 43 of the game ball 41.
If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, each value of each counter CI, CO, CB, CDU, CDC, CDB, CV, CY is acquired in step S20. At the same time, an outlier is obtained based on the values of CDU, CDC, and CDB. “Acquisition” here refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in a memory.

  Next, in step S30, the control device 65 executes a symbol variation start process. Specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” of FIG. 30, in step 31, the symbol variation signal is turned ON and output to the output terminal 70a. Next, in step S33, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value (S33: YES), in step S35, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. At the same time, the temporary stop symbol is also stored in preparation for the case of “re-lottery processing” to be described later, and the process proceeds to step S37.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S33 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S39 whether or not the value of the outlier random number counter CO is the same as the predetermined outreaching value. If the value of the outreach random counter CO is the same as the outreach value (S39: YES), in step S41, the symbol corresponding to the outreach value (outreach reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. .

  Furthermore, when the determination condition of step S39 is not satisfied (S39: NO), the off symbol in step S20 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S43, and the process proceeds to step S45.

  Now, the process proceeds from step S35 or step S41, and in step S37, a reach pattern is acquired based on the reach type determination counter CV. That is, any one of the above-mentioned “normal reach”, “coral reef reach”, “Marine-chan reach”, “ripple reach”, and “thum reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

  In step S37, a reach pattern is obtained and a reach notice pattern is obtained based on the reach notice type determination counter CY. That is, one of the above-described reach notice patterns 0 to 2 is determined based on the reach notice type determination counter CY.

  And it transfers from step S37 or step S43, the symbol fluctuation | variation of the special symbol display apparatus 23 is started in step S45, and it transfers to step S47.

  In step S47, the “first reach notice operation processing routine” is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, in step S48, it is determined whether or not the reach notice pattern acquired in step S37 is reach notice pattern 1 or 2. If an affirmative determination is made in step S48 (S48: YES), a first reach notice operation process is executed in step S49. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, after the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 25, 27, and 29 displayed on the display unit 23A of the special symbol display device 23 start to change, An effect is displayed so that a large amount of bubbles 50 move from the lower side to the upper side of the display unit 23A. Then, when the player visually recognizes such an effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the reach state.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S48 (S48: NO), the reach notice pattern is “0”, and in this case, the first reach notice operation process routine is terminated without performing the first reach notice process. To do.
After the first reach notice process described above, the symbol variation signal is turned off in step S51 of FIG. 30, and then the variation start processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S30 ("variation start processing routine"), the control device 65 converts the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K in the upper and lower symbol rows 25 and 29 to the above-described symbols in step S40 of FIG. The symbol is replaced with the stop symbol stored in any one of steps S35, S41, and S43 (in the case of “re-lottery processing”, it is replaced with a temporary stop symbol). Then, the symbol variation is stopped so that the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K after replacement are displayed in both the upper and lower symbol rows 25 and 29.

  Next, in step S50, the control device 65 performs a second reach notice operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “second reach notice operation processing routine” of FIG. 32, in step S52, it is determined whether or not the reach notice pattern acquired in step S37 is the reach notice pattern 2. If a positive determination is made (S52: YES), in step S53, the control device 65 executes a second reach notice process. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the second reach notice is displayed so that the fish school 53 moves from right to left.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S52 (S52: NO), the control device 65 ends the second reach notice operation processing routine without performing the second reach notice process.

Subsequently, after passing through the “second reach notice operation processing routine”, the control device 65 performs reach operation processing as effect content changing means in step S70 (FIG. 28).
Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” of FIGS. 33 to 35, it is determined in step S71 whether or not a reach state has occurred. If it is determined that the reach state has not occurred (S71: NO), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns.

  If the determination is affirmative (S71: YES), it is determined in step S73 whether the password match signal is ON. This password match signal is turned ON when the password is received by the gaming machine 1 at a predetermined timing as described later and this password matches the password stored in the ROM 85. If it is determined in step 73 that the password match signal is ON (S73: YES), then in step 90, special reach operation processing with background change / character change, which will be described in detail later, is performed.

  If it is not determined in step 73 that the password match signal is ON, that is, if the password match signal is OFF (S73: NO), a password input message is displayed in step S75 (corresponding to notification means). For example, the password input message shown in FIG. 36 is displayed on the external display device 105 for a predetermined time. By displaying in this way, forgetting to enter the password can be prevented. In this message, it is desirable to simultaneously display the password transmission method. In FIG. 36, the information display regarding the terminal output data and the image effect in the game on the image display device are performed in parallel on different display devices in the acquisition period, so that it is important without impairing the game entertainment. It is configured to be able to convey information.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, an infrared light receiving unit 93 as terminal data acquisition means is disposed in the vicinity of the external display device 150 that displays information related to terminal output data. It is configured to display operation explanation information related to the operation of the mobile communication terminal as shown. Here, “information related to the location of the terminal communication terminal” is displayed as “operation explanation information related to the operation of the mobile communication terminal”, and more specifically, the information output unit (mobile Explanation information that prompts the user to point the information acquisition unit (infrared light receiving unit 93) in the gaming machine 1 to the infrared light emitting unit related to the arrangement position of the communication terminal is displayed as “information related to the arrangement position of the terminal communication terminal”.

Subsequently, in step 77, it is determined whether or not the password match signal is ON. If it is determined in step 77 that the password match signal is ON (S77: YES), special reach operation processing is performed in step 90.
If it is determined in step 77 that the password match signal is ON (S77: YES), the player uses, for example, the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit of the mobile phone 3 as shown in FIG. 209 is a case where the password is transmitted while facing and approaching the infrared light receiving unit 93.

  If it is determined in step 77 that the password match signal is OFF (S77: NO), the special reach operation process is not performed, and both the background change and the character change are performed in steps S120 to 167 shown in FIG. A normal reach operation is performed (see FIGS. 5 to 9).

  Next, the special reach operation processing in step 90 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the special reach operation processing routine, the background is the case of any of the special normal reach operation processing, special coral reef reach operation processing, special marine chan reach operation processing, special ripple reach operation processing, and special thumb reach operation processing. Various dog characters 38A to 38I are used as the background of the sea covered with seaweed 34 and as characters. Thus, by changing the background and the character, it is possible to show the contents of effects that cannot be normally seen by the player.

  In the special reach operation processing routine, first, in step 95, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “normal reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S95: YES), in step S97, the control device 65 executes a special normal reach operation process. More specifically, after performing the background changing process and the character changing process, various lamps blink, and as shown in FIG. 11, the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the middle symbol row 27 are displayed in a more slowly changing manner until then. To end the special reach processing routine.

  If a negative determination is made in step S95 (S95: NO), the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “reef reach”. If the determination is affirmative (S99: YES), a special coral reef reach operation process is performed in step 101.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-mentioned “special normal reach” for a predetermined time, and then displays the coral reef 32A in the background and ends the special reach processing routine. To do.

  If a negative determination is made in step S99 (S99: NO), the process proceeds to step S103. In step S103, the control device 65 determines whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “Marine-chan reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S103: YES), a special marine-chan reach operation process is performed in step S105.

  More specifically, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “special normal reach” for a predetermined period of time, displays the character of Marin-chan 32B as shown in FIG. 13, and ends the special reach processing routine.

  If a negative determination is made in step S103 (S103: NO), the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “ripple reach”. If the determination is affirmative (S107: YES), a special ripple reach operation process is performed in step S109. More specifically, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-mentioned “special normal reach” for a predetermined time, and then changes the background to a ripple pattern 32C as shown in FIG. 14 and ends the special reach processing routine. .

  If a negative determination is made in step S107 (S107: NO), the process proceeds to step S111. In step S111, special thumb reach operation processing is performed.

  More specifically, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-mentioned “special normal reach” for a predetermined period of time, and then displays the character of the thumb 32D as shown in FIG. 15 and ends the special reach processing routine. .

  On the other hand, the details of the reach operation in which neither the background change nor the character change is performed when it is determined that the password match signal is OFF in step S77 of FIG. 33 (S77: NO) are as follows.

First, in step S120 of FIG. 35, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “normal reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S120: YES), in step 123, the normal reach signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70c.
Subsequently, in step 125, the control device 65 executes normal reach operation processing. More specifically, various lamps are blinked and, as shown in FIG. 5, symbols 31A to 31I and 31K in the middle symbol row 27 are variably displayed more slowly than before. Next, in step 127, after the normal reach signal is turned OFF, the reach operation processing routine is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S120 (S120: NO), the process proceeds to step S130. In step S130, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “reef reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S130: YES), in step 133, the coral reach signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70d. Subsequently, at step 135, coral reef operation processing is performed.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined time, and then causes the coral reef 32 </ b> A to appear and be displayed in the background. Next, in step 137, after the coral reef reach signal is turned off, the reach operation processing routine is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S130 (S130: NO), the process proceeds to step S140. In step S140, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “Marine-chan reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S140: YES), in step 143, the Marin-chan reach signal is turned ON and output to the output terminal 70e. Subsequently, in step 145, Marin-chan reach operation processing is performed.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined time, and then displays and displays Marin-chan 32B. Next, in step 147, after the Marine-chan reach signal is turned OFF, the reach operation processing routine is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S140 (S140: NO), the process proceeds to step S150. In step S150, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “ripple reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S150: YES), in step 153, the ripple reach signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70f. Subsequently, in step 155, a ripple reach operation process is performed.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined time, and then changes the background to a ripple pattern 32C. Next, in step 157, after the ripple reach signal is turned off, the reach operation processing routine is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S150 (S150: NO), the process proceeds to step S160. In step 160, the thumb reach signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70g. In step S165, a thumb reach operation process is performed.

  More specifically, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined time, and then causes the character of the thumb 32D to appear and be displayed as shown in FIG. Next, in step 167, after the thumb reach signal is turned off, the reach operation processing routine is terminated.

  Next, the control device 65 stops the symbol fluctuation at the middle symbol 27 in step 180 of FIG.

  Subsequently, in step S190, the control device 65 executes a re-lottery process. Specifically, as shown in the re-lottery processing routine of FIG. 38, the control device 65 first determines in step S191 whether or not the current re-lottery execution condition is satisfied. Here, the re-lottery execution condition is that the current time is a big hit, that the temporarily stopped big hit symbol is a symbol 31B, 31D, 31F, 31H to which the normal mode is given, and that a re-examination is performed with a predetermined probability. For example, it is determined that the lottery is executed (determined based on a separate counter or the like). When the re-lottery execution condition is not satisfied, the process returns without performing any processing.

  On the other hand, when the re-lottery execution condition is satisfied (S191: YES), the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K are replaced in step S193. That is, the replacement display is performed on the final stop symbol stored in step S35.

  After performing the re-lottery process, the control device 65 next determines whether or not the combination of symbols 31A to 31I is a jackpot combination in step S200 of FIG. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stop symbol has been performed correctly. And when this determination condition is not satisfy | filled (S200: NO), a special electric accessory control routine is complete | finished. When the combination of symbols 31A to 31I is a jackpot combination (S200: YES), the process proceeds to step S210. In step S210, the big hit signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70b.

  Subsequently, in step S220, the control device 65 clears the round counter CR to “0”. At this time, the control device 65 displays a big hit notification on the display unit 23A.

  Next, in step S230 (see FIG. 29), the control device 65 clears the winning counter CE to “0” and sets the winning determination flag FE to “0”. In the subsequent step S240, the round counter CR is incremented by “1”.

  Further, in step S250, the control device 65 excites the special winning opening solenoid 63. Then, the shutter is tilted to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the special winning opening 45 is opened. With this opening, the game ball 41 can be awarded to the V zone and the winning path.

  Next, in step S260, the control device 65 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S270 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 45 has yet arrived. If this determination condition is satisfied, that is, if the scheduled closing time has not arrived (S270: YES), the process returns to step S260. As a result, after the opening of the big winning opening 45 is started, as long as more game balls 41 than the predetermined value CEmax are won or the scheduled closing time arrives, the big winning opening 41 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if either step S260 or step S270 is not satisfied, the control device 65 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 63 in step S280. Then, the shutter is raised to be in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 45 is closed.

  Subsequently, in step S290, control device 65 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in subsequent step S300 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S230. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 45 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball 41 winning in the V zone is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, when the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big winning opening 45 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “16”, the big winning opening is set. After the opening of 45, (1) 10 game balls 41 win the big prize opening 45, (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed, and when one of the conditions is satisfied, the big prize The mouth 45 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big prize opening 45 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball 41 wins the V zone. If either one of the determination conditions in step S290 or step S300 is not satisfied, in step 310, the jackpot signal is turned off, assuming that the jackpot state has ended.

  In step S320, the fact that the big hit state has ended is displayed on the display unit 23A. At the same time, a process for notifying the next game mode is executed. More specifically, if the current jackpot symbol is an even symbol 31B, 31D, 31F, or 31H, the display unit 23A displays that the normal mode is set. If the current jackpot symbol is an odd symbol 31A, 31C, 31E, 31G, or 31I, the display unit 23A displays that it is in the probability change mode. As the notification mode, for example, the background screen in the display unit 23A is changed, characters are displayed, a lamp is turned on, and notification is made by voice.

  And after performing the mode alerting | reporting process of step S320, the control apparatus 24 complete | finishes a "special electric accessory control routine."

(Communication control board)
Next, the game information storage processing routine in the communication control board 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This routine is performed in order to store game information that is once transmitted from the gaming machine 1 to the mobile phone 3 and then transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the management server 7 via the Internet 5. Is performed in order to store game state information, that is, game information obtained by integrating the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of normal reaches, the number of coral reefs, the number of ripple reaches, the number of marine-chan reaches, and the number of sums reach. This routine is called and executed repeatedly by the communication control board 80 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1 to 2 msec). In the initialization process at power-on, the fluctuation counter HC, jackpot counter OC, normal reach counter NC, coral reach counter SC, ripple reach counter HAC, Marin-chan reach counter MC, and sum reach counter SAC are: , “0” is set as the initial value.

  First, in step S400, from the I / F circuit 81, the “symbol variation signal”, “big hit signal”, “normal reach signal”, “coral reef signal”, “ripple reach signal”, “Marine-chan reach signal”, “Sam Reach”. The state of each signal of “signal” is read. Subsequently, in step S410, it is determined whether or not the “design variation signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “symbol fluctuation signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S410: NO), Step 430 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “symbol fluctuation signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S410: YES), after adding 1 to the fluctuation counter HC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87 in step 420, Step 430 is processed.

  In step S430, 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” does not change from OFF to ON (S430: NO), Step 450 described later is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “symbol fluctuation signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S430: YES), after adding 1 to the big hit counter OC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87 in Step 440, Step 450 is processed.

  In step S450, it is determined whether or not the “normal reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “normal reach signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S450: NO), Step 470 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “normal reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S450: YES), in step 460, 1 is added to the normal reach number counter NC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87, and then the step. The process of 470 is performed.

  In step S470, it is determined whether or not the “reef reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “reef reach signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S470: NO), Step 490 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “Reef Reach Signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S470: YES), after adding 1 to the Reef Reach Count Counter SC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87 in Step 480. Step 490 is performed.

  In step S490, it is determined whether or not the “ripple reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “ripple reach signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S490: NO), Step 510 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “ripple reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S490: YES), after adding 1 to the ripple reach number counter HAC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87 in step 500. Step 510 is performed.

  In step S510, it is determined whether or not the “Marine-chan reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON. If it is determined that the “Marine-chan reach signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S510: NO), Step 530 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “Marine-chan reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S510: YES), 1 is added to the Marine-chan reach number counter MC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87 in Step 520. After that, the process of step 530 is performed.

  In step S530, it is determined whether the “thum reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “thumb reach signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S530: NO), the game information recording processing routine is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “thum reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S530: YES), in step 540, 1 is added to the sum reach count counter SAC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87, and then the game. The information recording processing routine ends.

  The output terminals 70a to 70h and steps S400 to S540 function as the state detection means of the present invention. In addition, symbol variation, occurrence of jackpot, occurrence of normal reach, occurrence of coral reef reach, occurrence of ripple reach, occurrence of marine chan reach, occurrence of thumb reach correspond to "occurrence of specific gaming state" in the present invention. is there.

(Operation of communication control board and mobile terminal)
Next, transmission / reception processing executed in the communication control board 80 of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to flowcharts of a transmission / reception main routine shown in FIGS. In this routine, in the password reception processing routine in step S600, the password match signal for controlling the special reach operation / non-operation in the special electric equipment control routine is controlled ON / OFF, and the game information transmission processing routine in step S650. , The game state information (game information) stored in the game information storage processing routine is transmitted from the gaming machine 1 to the mobile phone 3. Note that the routine in this process is stored in the ROM 85, and the CPU 83 reads the routine from the ROM 85 and executes it.

First, in step S600, a password reception process is performed. In this password receiving process, as shown in FIG. 41, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not a reach state is reached. In this embodiment, the reach state is “predetermined timing”, and only in this reach state, it is determined whether or not the password is received by the gaming machine 1, and in conjunction with the reception of the correct password. The special reach process is performed.
If it is not the reach state (S601: NO), this routine is terminated. If the reach state is determined (S601: YES), in step S602, it is determined whether or not the password is received by the infrared light receiving unit 93. When the password is received (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the password received in Step 603 matches the password stored in the ROM 85. If the received password matches the password stored in the ROM 85 (S603: YES), in step 605, a password match signal ON is output to the output terminal 70i.

  In step S603, if the received password does not match the password stored in the ROM 85 (S603: NO), for example, in step S607, a message “password does not match” is displayed as in FIG. The image is displayed on the external display device 150, and the process returns to the main routine. In this case as well, it is preferable to display the same explanatory information as in FIG. 36 in a partial area of the symbol display device 23 so as to call attention to the external display device. Note that step S607 corresponds to notification means for notifying that the passwords do not match. If no password is received in step S602 (S602: NO), it is determined in step S609 whether the password match signal is ON. As a result, if the password match signal is OFF (S609: NO), the process returns to the main routine.

  If the password match signal is ON (S609: YES), that is, if the password has not been received this time but the password has already been received and the password match is confirmed, the password match is confirmed in step S611. It is determined whether or not the signal has been on for a predetermined time. If it is determined in step S611 that the password match signal has been turned on for a predetermined time (S611: YES), in step S612 (corresponding to notification means), for example, “the password expiration time has expired. Please enter the password again "(corresponding to the display that the contents of the present invention are restored to the original state and that the password needs to be transmitted again) to the external display device 105. After that, in step S613, the password match signal is turned off, and the process returns to the main routine. As in the case of FIG. 36, this display method is performed in parallel with the game effect, and the explanation information similar to FIG. 36 is displayed on the symbol display device 23 before or during display of this message. Good. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S611 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the password match signal was turned on (S611: NO), the process returns to the main routine without turning off the password match signal.

  In this way, when the password match signal is turned OFF after a predetermined time has elapsed, when a player who has entered the password ends the game and leaves the gaming machine, even if another player plays a game on the game machine. Other players can see the display by the special reach operation process only during the remaining time, and it is possible to prevent the player who has not acquired the password from seeing the special display without the password as much as possible. When the predetermined time has elapsed in this way, the password match signal is turned OFF, so that it is necessary for the player who has input the password to input the password again. By setting the time or the like, there is no particular inconvenience because it is not necessary to input the password so frequently.

  In the configuration of the present embodiment, as can be seen from the above description, correct / incorrect determination means for determining whether the terminal output data is correct to be input is provided, and the determination result by the correct / incorrect determination means Information based on is displayed. Here, the control device 65 (more specifically, the CPU in the control device 65) functions as a right / wrong determination unit. Then, as described above, the terminal output data is configured as information including at least a password, and the correctness determination means determines whether or not the terminal output data is authentic based on the input password, Information indicating the judgment result (for example, information such as “Password does not match” or “Password expired. Please enter the password again”) is “Information related to terminal output data. "Is displayed in parallel with the game effect.

  Next, the game information transmission process routine of step S650 will be described. First, in step S670 in FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not there is game information data. Here, the state where the game information data is present includes the fluctuation number counter HC, the big hit number counter OC, the normal reach number counter NC, the coral reach number counter SC, the ripple reach number counter HAC, the Marine-chan reach number counter MC, and the sum reach number counter SAC. A case where at least one has a value other than “0”.

  There is no game information data, that is, the fluctuation number counter HC, the big hit number counter OC, the normal reach number counter NC, the coral reach number counter SC, the ripple reach number counter HAC, the Marine-chan reach number counter MC, and the sum reach number counter SAC are all “0”. Is determined (step S670: NO), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. If it is determined that game information data is stored (step S670: Yes), the notification lamp 89 is turned on in step S680.

  On the other hand, when the player knows that the game information data that can be transmitted to the gaming machine 1 is stored by turning on the notification lamp 89, the player takes out the mobile phone 3 and operates the button 204 to receive the game information receiving program. Start up. Then, on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the cellular phone 3, as shown in FIG. 44, a message “Information is ready to be received. Please send a transmission request signal.” Is displayed. Then, the player transmits the transmission request signal by operating the button 204 by causing the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 3 to face and approach the infrared light emitting unit 91 and the infrared light receiving unit 93. .

  Subsequently, in step S690, it is determined whether a transmission request signal is transmitted from the mobile phone 3. If a transmission request signal is received (step S690: Yes), a connect signal is transmitted in step S700, and a return signal is received in S710. Thereby, infrared communication is enabled between the communication control board 80 and the mobile phone 3. Subsequently, in S720, the notification lamp 89 starts blinking. In step S730, the game information creation / transmission processing routine shown in FIG. 43 is called.

  In the gaming information creation / transmission processing routine, in step S731, a gaming machine ID as gaming machine identification information for identifying the gaming machine 1 as another is stored in the storage area of the transmission buffer 87C on the RAM 87. Further, in step S733, the fluctuation count counter HC value, the big hit count counter OC value, the normal reach count counter NC value, the coral reach count counter SC value, the ripple reach count counter HAC value, the Marin-chan reach count counter MC value, and the sum reach count counter SAC. The value, that is, the game information data is stored in the storage area of the transmission buffer 87C on the RAM 87.

  Here, FIG. 45A shows the format of the transmission buffer 87C for transmitting game information, and FIG. 45B shows an example of storing game information. In other words, the game information is “game machine ID + variation count counter HC value + big hit count counter OC value + normal reach count counter NC value + coral reach count counter SC value + ripple reach count counter HAC value + Marine-chan reach count counter MC value + It has a data structure of “thumb count counter SAC value”.

  In step S735, the information stored in the transmission buffer 87C is transmitted as infrared rays from the infrared light emitting unit 91. Subsequently, in step S737, the infrared light receiving unit 93 receives a confirmation signal from the mobile phone 3, and then returns to the main routine.

  While game information is being transmitted from the communication control board 80, a message “Information is being received” is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 3 as shown in FIG.

  When returning to the game information transmission main routine (FIG. 42), in step S740, the notification lamp 89 is turned off, and in step S750, the stored contents of the game information storage area 87A and the transmission buffer 87C are deleted, and the processing of this routine is performed. End.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S690 that the transmission request signal has not been received (step S690: No), it is then determined in step S760 whether the firing switch signal is off. This launch switch signal is output from the output terminal 70h. If the firing switch signal is on (step S760: No), the process returns to step S690.

  If the firing switch signal is off (step S760: Yes), a warning message to the effect that information stored in the communication control board 80 is deleted is displayed on the external display device 105 in step S770. FIG. 47 shows a message display example of the display unit 23A in this case. In other words, when the launch switch signal is turned off, the player has stopped the game in the gaming machine 1, but the game information that has not been received still remains accumulated at this time. It warns that information will be erased soon and provides the player with a final opportunity to receive gaming information. The information for prompting the warning is also displayed in parallel with the effect image. That is, in the present embodiment, not only information display related to terminal output data but also information display related to data output from the gaming machine to the mobile communication terminal (also referred to as gaming machine output data) is performed in parallel with the effects related to gaming. To be done.

  Subsequently, in step S780, it is determined whether or not a transmission request signal is transmitted from the mobile phone 3. When the transmission request signal is received (step S780: Yes), step S700 and subsequent steps are executed. On the other hand, if the transmission request signal has not been received (step S780: No), it is determined in step S790 whether a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S790: NO), the process returns to step S780 to determine whether or not the transmission request signal has been received again. If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S790: Yes), the notification lamp 89 Is turned off (step S740), the contents stored in the game information storage area 87A are erased (step S750), and the routine is terminated. That is, after a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed since the launch of the game ball 41 is stopped, the stored content (that is, the accumulated game information data) of the game information storage area 87A is erased. It becomes impossible to transmit as information. Therefore, when the player of the gaming 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 processing routine is received by the mobile phone 3, it is stored in the game information storage area of the memory 220 built in the mobile phone 3.

<Transmission processing routine from mobile phone to server>
Here, transmission processing to the management server 7 executed in the mobile phone 3 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the routine in this process is stored in the memory 220, and the microcomputer 222 reads this routine from the memory 220 and executes it.

  In the transmission processing routine to the management server 7, it is first determined in step S800 whether or not the player has requested transmission of game information to the management server 7. Note that the player's transmission request is executed, for example, by operating the button 204 of the mobile phone 3.

  If it is determined that a transmission request has been made (S800: YES), in step S810, the player ID as player identification information for identifying the player from others is stored in the transmission buffer on the memory 220. Stored in the storage area. Subsequently, in step S820, a gaming machine ID as gaming machine identification information for identifying the gaming machine 1 as another is stored in a storage area of the transmission buffer on the memory 220. Further, in step S830, the fluctuation count counter HC value, the big hit count counter OC value, the normal reach count counter NC value, the coral reach count counter SC value, the ripple reach count counter HAC value, the Marin-chan reach count counter MC value, the sum reach count counter SAC. The value is stored in the transmission buffer storage area of the memory 220.

  Here, FIG. 49A shows a format of a transmission buffer for game information transmission, and FIG. 49B shows a storage example of game information. That is, the game information is “player ID + game machine ID + variation count counter HC value + big hit count counter OC value + normal reach count counter NC value + coral reach count counter SC value + ripple reach count counter HAC value + Marine-chan reach count counter It has a data structure of “MC value + sum reach number counter SAC value”. In step S840, the information stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the management server 7 operated by a gaming machine manufacturer or the like via the Internet 5. Subsequently, in step S850, the game information storage area of the memory 220 and the stored contents of the transmission buffer are erased, and the processing of this routine is terminated.

(Server operation)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 50 to 51, a password transmission operation based on data reception of game information performed in the management server 7 will be described. First, when the management server 7 receives game information transmitted from the mobile phone 3 of the player via the Internet 5 and the router 125 (S900: YES), it is stored in the RAM 103 of the management server 7 in step S910. . Note that the operation of step 900 functions as information receiving means.

  Next, in step 920, point addition processing is performed. In this point addition process, first, in step 921, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine ID of the received gaming information starts with “A01”. When it is determined that the gaming machine ID starts from “A01”, that is, when it is determined that the game information is related to the A story (S921: YES), the player database 130A of the A story is stored in step 923. In step 925, the points calculated by the method described later are added to the earned point column corresponding to the player ID, and the process returns to the main routine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming machine ID does not start from “A01”, that is, if it is determined that the game information is related to the B story (S921: NO), the player of the B story is determined in step 927. The database 130B is selected, and in step 929, the points calculated by the method described later are added to the acquired points column corresponding to the player ID, and the process returns to the main routine.

  The calculation of the points is performed by calculating the fluctuation count counter HC value, jackpot count counter OC value, normal reach count counter NC value, coral reach count counter SC value, ripple reach count counter HAC value, marine value of game information transmitted from the mobile phone 3. This is performed based on the channel reach counter MC value and the thumb reach counter SAC value.

  For example, point calculation is performed according to the points in the point table shown in FIG. In the case of symbol variation, in other words, in the case of winning the start opening, “1” points are added per time, and when a big win occurs, “10” points are added per big hit and normal reach is displayed. If you ’ve done this, add “2” points for each normal reach, and if a coral reef is displayed, add “5” points for each coral reach and show Marine-chan reach. "5" points are added for each Marine-chan reach, and when the ripple reach is displayed, "5" points are added for each ripple reach, and 1 is displayed when the thumb reach is displayed. Add 7 points for each thumb reach.

  The acquisition points are set to 0 in the initial value. Further, when the player has already acquired points, the newly acquired points are added to the points already acquired.

  Next, in step S930 in FIG. 50, it is determined whether or not the acquired number of points satisfies a predetermined condition. As this predetermined condition, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, the number of acquired points is set to a predetermined value or more. In this example, the A story is 1000 points or more, and the B story is 2000 points or more. If the predetermined condition is not satisfied (S930: NO), this routine ends. If the predetermined condition is satisfied (S930: YES), it is then determined in step 940 whether a password has already been transmitted to the player. This determination is performed as follows, for example. That is, when the password is acquired, “present” is stored in the password acquisition column of the player database 130 as shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the password has already been transmitted according to the contents of the acquisition field. If it is determined in step S940 that the password has already been transmitted to the player (S940: YES), this routine ends.

  If it is determined in step S940 that the password has not been transmitted (S940: NO), password transmission processing is performed in step 950.

  In this password transmission process, an e-mail address of a player who satisfies a predetermined condition, for example, a player who has 1000 points or more is acquired from the player database of the hard disk device 109 of the management server 7. For example, in FIG. 24, the e-mail address of “Taro” who has reached 1000 points or more is acquired. Then, an e-mail attached with a predetermined password is transmitted via the Internet 5 at the e-mail address. At the time of this transmission, it is preferable to attach the usage method of the password and the notice information of the production contents changed by the password. Here, for example, the advance notice information of the production content is a text message such as “Character and background are changed by using password”, a still image of a graphic displayed on the display unit 23A, a moving image, etc. Is used. As the predetermined password, for example, a different password is used for each model as shown in FIG. The above operation functions as an address acquisition unit and a password transmission unit.

  Subsequently, in step S960, “present” is stored in the password acquisition column of the player database 130 as a password acquisition record, and this routine is terminated.

  Note that the password transmitted from the management server 7 to the mobile phone 3 in the password transmission process is stored in the memory 220 of the mobile phone 3. Therefore, the memory 220 of the mobile phone 3 also functions as a password storage unit in this embodiment.

Next, the case where “Taro” as a player plays the game machine 1 with the model name “A Story” of the present embodiment will be specifically described. First, when Taro starts playing a game, the winning opening 43 is won, and the symbol variation on the display unit 23A is started. Various game states such as a reach state and a jackpot state are generated, and game information of these game states is accumulated in the gaming machine 1. For example, when the game is finished, the mobile phone 3 is taken out and the game information is received by the mobile phone 3. Subsequently, Taro accesses the management server 7 through the Internet and transmits game information. Then, the management server 7 calculates the number of points based on the point table from the game information.
Taro repeats such actions thereafter, and when the number of acquired points reaches 1000 points or more, the management server 7 transmits the password “12345” to Taro's mobile phone 3 by e-mail.
Then, when Taro next plays “Story A” and reaches a reach state, when the password is transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the gaming machine 1, the gaming machine 1 changes the background and character in conjunction with this. Special reach operation processing is performed.

  In the above embodiment, the case of the reach state has been shown as the specific game state in which the password is valid, but is not limited to this, and the probability change mode state, the short time mode state, etc. may be used. Although the predetermined number of times is one, the number of times is not particularly limited and may be a plurality of times.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the player can change the contents of the effect by transmitting the password to the gaming machine 1 using the mobile phone 3 owned by the player. Even if a long time has elapsed since the gaming machine 1 was installed in the amusement store, it is difficult to get tired of the production contents.
Furthermore, since the password is transmitted in the reach state where the player's consciousness has increased and the production content of the gaming machine 1 is changed in conjunction with this, the impression that the player is involved in the change of the production content is given. Can give strongly.
In addition, the special benefit given when the number of points exceeds a predetermined value is the acquisition of a password directly related to the game content, which makes it very attractive to the player, and increases the player's willingness to play. It is possible to improve the customer attracting effect.

  Further, according to the configuration of the above embodiment, the player accesses the management server 7 in order to obtain a password. Therefore, on the management server 7 side, the player's game information and the like can be acquired, and this game information can be used in various ways, for example, in a wide range, such as districts, prefectures, and nationwide. Can be easily provided, and as a result, the player's willingness to play can be improved, so that the number of customers and the game time can be increased.

  In the above embodiment, the game content is changed by the act of the player transmitting the password. In the gaming machine 1, particularly the pachinko gaming machine, the portion that can be substantially operated by the player is limited to the handle adjustment. In the present embodiment, since the player can perform an operation related to the game content of transmitting a password in addition to the handle adjustment, the game motivation is enhanced.

  Further, according to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, points are accumulated based on the point table 132 including a plurality of game states and the number of points corresponding to each of these game states. The point table 132 is not stored in the gaming machine 1 but is stored in the management server 7. In general, the gaming machine 1 cannot change its internal substrate or the like after manufacture in order to prevent fraud. In the present embodiment, since the point table 132 is stored in the management server 7 as described above, it is possible to easily review the password acquisition conditions by changing the score of points in each gaming state. For example, when a gaming machine was sold, it was considered that the operating rate of the gaming machine was high. However, when the operating rate of the gaming machine was low, the number of points of most players was predetermined. It is expected that the password cannot be obtained without reaching the value. In such a case, it is possible to acquire a password relatively easily by increasing the number of points acquired in each gaming state, etc., and increase the player's motivation to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine Can be considered.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, since the character on which the player's line of sight is concentrated is changed, the impression that the production content has changed is increased, and it is possible to effectively prevent the player from getting bored. it can.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, since the background with a large area is changed among the symbols displayed on the variable display device, the impression that the production content has changed is increased, and the player's tiredness is effectively improved. Can be prevented.

  In addition, according to the above embodiment, the reception of gaming information from the gaming machine 1, the transmission of gaming information to the management server 7, the reception of passwords from the management server 7, and the transmission of passwords to the gaming machines 1 are wide. Since it is performed by the popular mobile phone 3, it can be expected to be used by a wide range of players. In addition, since the player often carries the mobile phone 3 at all times in order to browse e-mails, the risk of forgetting to carry it when going to a game store is reduced.

  Moreover, according to the said embodiment, since it is reliably alert | reported that it is a password mismatch, the player can retransmit an appropriate password.

  Moreover, according to the said embodiment, since it was decided that the production content was changed only when a unique password determined for each model of the gaming machine 1 was received, a password for another model was received. In such a case, the production content is not changed. Therefore, diversion of the password to other models can be prevented.

  Moreover, according to the said embodiment, since the notification information of the production content to be changed is transmitted, the player can grasp the content of the change. Therefore, the player's willingness to play is improved.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, the password reception processing routine shown in FIG. 52 is different from that of the first embodiment, and the other configurations, operations, and effects are the same, and are omitted. In this embodiment, the password transmitted by the player in the reach state is valid only once in the reach state. Further, the password can be transmitted only in a specific reach state, here, Marin-chan reach, and cannot be transmitted in other reach.

Further, in the present embodiment, the infrared light emitting unit 91 and the infrared light receiving unit 93 (corresponding to the information data receiving unit) are arranged on a predetermined character, and at the timing when this character can transmit the password, It is configured to be displaced to the position where it can be seen.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, a character part 301 having a tree as a motif is provided above the display part 23A of the special symbol display device 23.

  In the character portion 301, the infrared light emitting portion 91 and the infrared light receiving portion 93 are arranged in a leaf-shaped displacement portion 303, and the displacement portion 303 can be displaced by a solenoid portion 305 (FIG. 54) as a drive actuator. As shown in FIG. 54 (b), the player can visually move the password downward when the password can be transmitted. Other than this timing, the character portion is displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (a). It is stored inside 301 so that it cannot be seen by the player.

  This drive mechanism is as follows. When a signal for driving the solenoid unit 305 is input to the actuator driving means, the coil unit 307 in the solenoid unit 305 is energized, and a part of the drive unit 309 resists the bias of the elastic member 311 such as a spring. It is drawn into the coil part 307. And the interlocking | linkage part 313 connected with the drive part 309 and comprised so that it may move up and down is interlock | cooperated.

  More specifically, when energization is started in the first displacement state shown in FIG. 54A, the iron core is drawn into the coil portion 307, and the interlocking portion 313 is moved upward in conjunction with this. The interlocking portion 313 moves and acts to push up the shaft-like action portion 315 formed at the end of the displacement portion 303. Then, as the displacement portion 303 is rotated along with this, the second displacement state shown in FIG.

Next, the password reception processing routine of this embodiment will be described. In this password reception processing routine, as shown in FIG. 52, it is first determined in step S1001 whether or not it is in a reach state. Next, in step S1002, it is determined whether or not it is in a specific reach state (Marine Chu reach). In the present embodiment, when a specific reach state is “predetermined timing”, only in this reach state, it is determined whether or not a password is received by the gaming machine 1 and linked to reception of a correct password. Thus, the special reach process is performed.
When the reach state is not reached (S1001: NO) and when the specific reach state is not reached (S1002: NO), this routine is terminated. If it is determined to be in a specific reach state (S1002: YES), the actuator is driven for a predetermined time in step S1003, and the leaf-shaped displacement portion 303 can be visually recognized by the player as shown in FIG. 54 (b). In addition, the infrared light receiving unit 93 on the displacement unit 303 is exposed to enable password reception.
Next, in step S1004, it is determined whether or not the password is received by the infrared light receiving unit 93. When the password is received (S1004: YES), it is determined whether or not the password received in step S1005 matches the password stored in the ROM 85. If the received password matches the password stored in the ROM 85 (S1005: YES), in step S1006, a password match signal ON is output to the output terminal 70i.

  The special reach operation described above is performed by this password match signal ON. In step S1007, it is confirmed that the special reach operation has ended. In step S1009, the password match signal is turned OFF, and this routine is ended.

On the other hand, if the received password does not match the password stored in the ROM 85 in step S1005 (S1005: NO), for example, in step S1011 a message “password does not match” is displayed as the special symbol display device 23. And return to the main routine. Step S1011 corresponds to notifying means for notifying that the passwords do not match in the present invention.
In step S1004, if a password has not been received (S1004: NO), this routine ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the password transmitted by the player is valid as a password for changing the operation content of the gaming machine 1 only in one reach state.
According to this configuration, even if a player transmits a password once in one game, the player can resend the password after the password becomes invalid with respect to a change in the operation content of the gaming machine 1. It becomes. Therefore, since a player's password transmission work occurs a plurality of times in one game, the player can be given a feeling that he / she is involved in changing the operation content of the gaming machine 1 a plurality of times. Willingness increases.

In the present embodiment, the following effects are also produced. In a specific reach, here Marin-chan reach, the probability of subsequently winning a jackpot may be higher than other reach (eg, normal reach).
As a result, the player's expectation that a specific reach may be a big hit increases. According to the present embodiment, the player transmits information data in a specific reach state in which a sense of expectation is particularly high, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with the information data. The impression of being involved in the change can be made even stronger.

  Further, since the infrared light receiving unit 93 disposed in the displacement unit 303 is exposed at the password transmission timing, the password can be received only at a predetermined timing. Further, the displacement of the displacement unit 303 can surely notify the player that the predetermined timing has arrived. Further, in the present embodiment, since the displacement portion 303 is provided in the special symbol display device 23, the player's attention is easily gathered, and the player can be surely notified of the password transmission timing.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described.
In this third embodiment, the terminal data acquisition means reads terminal output data consisting of identification information such as characters, figures, symbols, barcodes, and two-dimensional codes displayed on the display means of the mobile communication terminal. Unlike the other embodiments, the other configurations are almost the same as those of the other embodiments. Therefore, overlapping descriptions are omitted, and differences are focused on. To do.

  Also in the third embodiment, a special symbol display device 23 (corresponding to an image display device as a first display device) that performs image effects in a game and a second display device that is different from the special symbol display device 23 The gaming machine 1 includes the (external display device 105). Then, as in the other embodiments, the acquisition period setting means for setting the acquisition period during which the terminal output data can be acquired in the gaming machine 1 to be provided after the player starts the game, and the acquisition It has a configuration in which operation content changing means for changing the operation content of the gaming machine is provided on the condition that the terminal output data is acquired by the terminal output data acquisition means during the possible period (another embodiment) Similarly, the control device 65 (more specifically, a CPU provided in the control device 65 functions as these obtainable period setting means and operation content changing means), during the obtainable period, the terminal output in the external display device 150 Information display regarding data and image rendering on the image display device (special symbol display device 23) are performed in parallel.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the terminal output data is obtained by converting the code image CD obtained by two-dimensionally coding the terminal output data in the terminal-side display device (liquid crystal panel 206) provided in the mobile communication terminal (mobile phone 3 (see FIG. 1 and the like)). As a display output, and this is read by a scanner 90 (terminal data acquisition means of the present embodiment) provided in the gaming machine 1. The code image CD represents information such as the password described above as a two-dimensional code, and the code image CD displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 is displayed by the scanner 90 as shown in the hardware configuration of FIG. By being read, the code image CD is analyzed, taken into the communication control board 80 as electronic data including a password and stored information, and handled by the CPU 83. A method for optically reading a two-dimensional code with a scanner and converting the code contents into electronic data is well known, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. For example, the scanner 90 reads the two-dimensional code and electronic data (code Electronic data representing the content) may be converted and input to the CPU 83. Image data is acquired by the scanner 90, and image analysis is performed using the CPU 83 to obtain electronic data (electronic data representing the code content). You may make it obtain. Here, the two-dimensional code is exemplified as the identification information, but it may be a one-dimensional code such as a barcode, and other characters, figures, symbols, and the like, or a combination of two or more of these, and the scanner Other identification information may be used as long as it can be read by (for example, optically readable identification information).

  In this embodiment, for example, as in the display image as shown in FIG. 36, in the display image in the obtainable period, the information display regarding the terminal output data and the image effect on the image display device are performed in parallel. In this case, as shown in FIG. 57, it is preferable to display the explanation information related to the identification information. Here, explanation information that prompts the user to hold the two-dimensional code over the scanner 90 is displayed. In addition, in a configuration where a camera is installed in the gaming machine and a two-dimensional code is photographed, explanatory information related to photographing, such as explanatory information such as "Please hold the two-dimensional code in front of the camera" as explanatory information Should be displayed.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment, there is an approach detecting means for detecting the approach of the mobile communication terminal (here, the mobile phone 200), and information relating to the approach detection by the approach detecting means is displayed as "information display relating to terminal output data". An example configured as follows is shown. As a specific example of “information on approach detection”, it may be configured as information indicating that the approach of the mobile communication terminal has been detected, and configured as information prompting the approach detection when the approach detection has not been performed in the acquisition period. May be. In the example of FIG. 59, a position detection sensor 170 for detecting the position of the mobile communication terminal is disposed in the vicinity of the infrared light receiving unit 93, and whether the mobile communication terminal is in a normal communication position by the detection by the position detection sensor 170. Whether or not is detected. Various sensors can be used as the position detection sensor. For example, a magnetic sensor, a photoelectric sensor, or the like can be preferably used, and the approach of the mobile communication terminal can be detected by these. The “information related to approach detection” is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 59, but is information indicating that approach detection is not performed (for example, comment information such as “not detected. Please bring the mobile phone closer to the infrared receiver”). ) Or explanatory information about approach detection (for example, explanatory information such as “when a mobile communication terminal is detected at the correct position, it is displayed”) may be displayed. In addition, even during such information display, it is configured to be able to change to various gaming states, and various effect images are displayed in parallel on the special symbol display device 23 according to the gaming state. Will be displayed. As shown in FIG. 57, the same position detection sensor 170 can be provided also in the third embodiment.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the fifth embodiment, an example is shown in which “information related to acquisition status of terminal output data” is displayed as “information related to terminal output data”. As such “information related to the acquisition status of terminal output data”, for example, at least one of “information indicating that acquisition has been started” or “information indicating that acquisition has been completed” is displayed. Can be. FIGS. 60A and 60B show an example of information display. In FIG. 60A, “information indicating that acquisition has started” is started and communication is currently being performed. This is displayed as a comment. In FIG. 60B, “information indicating that acquisition has been completed” is displayed as a comment that information has been correctly input. In addition, even during such information display, it is configured to be able to change to various gaming states, and various effect images are displayed in parallel on the special symbol display device 23 according to the gaming state. Will be displayed.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the sixth embodiment, an example will be described in which abnormality detection means for detecting an abnormality in information acquisition from terminal output data is provided, and information relating to the abnormality is displayed based on the detection result by the abnormality detection means. As this “information related to abnormality”, at least one of “information indicating that the terminal output data is displayed”, “information indicating that there is an abnormality”, or “countermeasure instruction information that instructs countermeasures for the abnormal state” Can be configured to display information. For example, information as shown in FIGS. 60C and 60D can be displayed. FIG. 60C shows that the information cannot be accepted and the contact information is displayed as countermeasure instruction information. Here, the instruction information is displayed so as to contact a support center such as a gaming machine manufacturer or a hall, and a telephone number or a mail address may be displayed as contact information. Further, troubleshooting information for an abnormality may be displayed. In FIG. 60D, since a communication error has occurred, information prompting information input to be retried is displayed as countermeasure instruction information. Examples of the “abnormality” include an abnormality on the gaming machine side, an abnormality on the mobile communication terminal side, an abnormality in information contents, and the like, but any other abnormality relating to information acquisition can be detected.

<Seventh embodiment>
In the seventh embodiment, an example in which both the image display device and the second display device are arranged inside the game area will be described. In the example of FIG. 61, an auxiliary display device 180 configured as a second display device is incorporated in the same component frame 40 as the special symbol display device 23 as an image display device. Information about data is displayed. In addition, about the information display regarding terminal output data, it can perform by the display content and display method similar to the external display apparatus 150 in the said embodiment.

<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. Note that each of the routines (processing procedures) described above is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

(1) In the above embodiment, the management server 7 performs game information processing such as point addition. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the mobile phone 3, game information processing such as point addition shown in FIG. May be performed. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the management server 7, and the system configuration is simplified.
In this case, a program for adding points, determining whether or not a predetermined condition is correct is downloaded from a homepage of a gaming machine manufacturer or distributed by a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and stored in the memory 220 of the mobile phone 3. Remembered.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the management server 7 performs point addition, and the password is transmitted to the mobile phone 3 when the addition result satisfies a predetermined condition. The password may be sent regardless of the password. For example, the password may be transmitted all at once to players registered as members after a predetermined period of time since the gaming machine was sold. As a result, for example, a game time is short, that is, a player with a low number of points as described above can be given a password, so that a wide range of players' motivation for playing can be improved and attracting customers.

  (3) In the above embodiment, one type of password is provided for each model. However, a plurality of passwords are provided for each model, the acquisition conditions for the plurality of passwords are different, and the plurality of passwords are included. A plurality of corresponding effects may be changed.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the mobile phone 3 is used as the mobile communication terminal is shown. However, various mobile communication terminals such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) can be used in addition to the mobile phone 3. .

  (5) In the above embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 is used as a notification means for a password input message or the like. However, the notification means is not particularly limited, and for example, a lamp or LED capable of notification by light or voice Or a speaker.

(6) In the above embodiment, wireless communication is performed between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 3 using infrared rays as a medium. However, the wireless communication is not particularly limited. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which wireless communication by Bluetooth is performed with a portable communication terminal capable of Bluetooth communication, which is known as a short-range communication technology using radio waves.
A simple mobile phone PHS (Personal Handyphone System) configured to support a PIAFS (PHS Internet Access Forum Standard) protocol may also be used.

(7) In the above embodiment, the background change and the character change in the special symbol display device 23 are performed as a change in the operation content of the gaming machine 1, but the game content is not limited to the change in the operation content. There is no particular limitation as long as it indicates that the operation content of the machine has been changed, for example, various decorative lamps, sound effects flowing during the game, change of music, change of reach notice mode, and the like.
Moreover, the operation | movement change of the movable member provided on the game board may be sufficient. For example, it is conceivable that the opening probability of the opening and closing blades at the start opening is made longer than usual to improve the winning probability at the start opening and to make the game contents advantageous to the player. It is also conceivable to improve the winning probability at the starting opening by changing the way the game ball flows by providing a driving device in the wind turbine and changing the way the wind turbine is rotated.
The movable member is not particularly limited as long as it moves, and includes, for example, a character doll.
Further, the change in the operation content of the gaming machine 1 may be various probabilities such as the probability of reaching a reach state, the probability of a jackpot state, the number of payouts for winning, and the number of times of opening the big winning opening during the jackpot game. According to this configuration, a gaming state advantageous to the player can be achieved, and the player's willingness to play can be improved.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the password is used as an example of the information data. However, the information data is not particularly limited. For example, the information data is a program related to a change in the operation of the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 1. You may use the data regarding the change content of operation | movement.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the infrared light receiving unit 93 is provided on the gaming board of the gaming machine 1 and the gaming machine 1 directly receives the information data (password). However, the receiving unit such as the infrared light receiving unit 93 or the like. May be configured so that the gaming machine 1 indirectly receives information data from the other device. For example, an infrared light receiving unit 93 or the like is provided in a pedestal machine (sand) for inputting money or the like. It may be provided.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the operation content of the gaming machine 1 is changed when a signal (password matching signal) from the communication control board 80 which is the sub board enters the control device 65 which is the main board. However, the communication control board 80 may directly control the change of the operation content of the gaming machine 1 without inputting a signal from the communication control board 80 as a sub board to the control device 65. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an external signal from entering the control device 65, and thus fraud from the outside is avoided.

(11) In the above embodiment, the predetermined timing is in the reach state, but is not limited thereto, and the predetermined timing is not particularly limited as long as the game is started.
For example, after the probability variation mode in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal time is determined at a predetermined timing, until the probability variation mode ends or the variation time of the variation symbol displayed on the variable display device is shortened. It is also possible to be between the time mode is determined and the time reduction mode is ended.
In these modes, the player often plays indifferently and often feels that the game content is boring.
Therefore, if the predetermined timing is set in these modes, the player transmits information data at these timings, and the operation content of the gaming machine 1 is changed in conjunction with this, so that the game Can relieve the feeling of boredom.
In particular, in these modes, since the symbol variation displayed on the variable display is often monotonous, it is preferable to display a specially prepared animation or the like on the variable display.
Further, a predetermined timing may be provided during the jackpot game. Generally, during a jackpot game, for example, the same animation or the like is only displayed on the symbol display device every time, so the player often plays the game indifferently and feels that the game content is boring There are many. According to this configuration, information data can be received during the jackpot game, and the operation content of the gaming machine 1 is changed by receiving the information data, so that the player's feeling of boredom can be alleviated.
Furthermore, the predetermined timing is not limited to the above-described reach state, and the predetermined timing may be, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined number of game balls are fired.

  (12) In the above embodiment, some examples of providing the second display device inside or outside the game area have been shown, but arrangement locations other than those described above may be used. For example, as conceptually shown by broken line portions X, Y, and Z in FIG. 61, the second display device is incorporated into the rear portion of the transparent plate (glass 98A) outside the game area or the upper plate portion 99A. May be arranged. Moreover, you may arrange | position in the vicinity of the lower plate part 99B, these upper plate parts 99A, and the lower plate part 99B. Alternatively, the glass 98A may be configured in a circle, and the second display device may be disposed around the glass configured in the circle.

1 ... gaming machine 3 ... mobile phone (mobile communication terminal)
5 ... Internet 7 ... Management server 23 ... Special symbol display device (image display device)
40. Auxiliary display device (second display device)
65 ... Control device (acquisable period setting means, operation content changing means)
65A ... Symbol display control board (first display control device)
83 ... CPU (abnormality detection means, determination means)
90 ... Scanner (terminal data acquisition means)
93 ... Infrared light receiving unit (terminal data acquisition means)
150 ... External display device (second display device)
150A ... External display control board (second display control device)
154 ... Image data ROM (terminal output related data storage means)
164 ... Image data ROM (effect data storage means)
170 ... Position detection sensor (approach detection means)
500 ... Game system CD ... Code image (identification information)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine equipped with an image display device for performing image effects in gaming,
Terminal data acquisition means for acquiring terminal output data output from a predetermined mobile communication terminal by data reception;
An acquirable period setting means for setting an acquirable period in which the terminal output data can be acquired in the gaming machine so as to be provided after the player starts the game,
Furthermore, a second display device different from the image display device is provided,
While the information about the terminal output data is displayed on the second display device, the image effect on the image display device is performed in parallel with the information display about the terminal output data on the second display device. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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