JP2011160834A - Game machine and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of adopting even a game machine having only one push button. <P>SOLUTION: As a player operates a push button at the start of a game, in a Pachinko game machine 1, a random number is generated and is stored as a first numerical value for determination. Also, the first numerical value for determination is transmitted to an external computer 71 through a cellular phone 61, and it is stored as a second numerical value for determination on the side of the external computer 71. Then, during a game, the first numerical value for determination and the second numerical value for determination are updated in the Pachinko game machine 1 or the external computer 71 by the same algorithm. Thereafter, when ending the game, by having the player operate the push button again, the first numerical value for determination continuously updated during the game is read and sent to the external computer 71 through the cellular phone 61, the first numerical value for determination and the second numerical value for determination continuously updated in the external computer 71 are compared, and a game history is updated on the basis of the comparison result. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a code that can be read by a portable communication terminal possessed by a player, and a gaming system that uses the gaming machine, the portable communication terminal, and an external computer.

  Conventionally, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a portable communication terminal possessed by a player and a code (for example, QR code (registered trademark)) that can be read by the portable communication terminal are displayed and predetermined by the player. A gaming system has been devised that uses a gaming machine capable of inputting the password and an external computer to which a portable communication terminal can be connected. In this game system, a player registers as a member in an external computer in advance. And when starting a game with a gaming machine, the portable communication terminal is operated to access an external computer, and a password reflecting a player's individual game history up to the start of the current game is obtained from the external computer, Enter the password into the gaming machine. Then, in the gaming machine, it is understood that the game with the input password is started, and when the player performs a predetermined operation at the end of the game, the input password and the password after the input are input. A code including a game history is displayed. Therefore, the player reads the code with a portable communication terminal and accesses an external computer. Then, the external computer collates the password issued to the player with the password included in the code, and then updates the stored game history based on the game history included in the code. It is like that.

  Then, according to the conventional gaming system as described above, the player can check his / her gaming history by accessing the external computer, and the player can enjoy the gaming machine of the same model for a longer period of time. It is possible to aim for an effect that can be maintained.

JP 2009-195432 A

  In the gaming system described in Patent Document 1 as described above, it is necessary to provide an input means for inputting a password in the gaming machine. However, since it is necessary to provide an input means having a plurality of types of push buttons whenever a password is to be entered, it is possible to use a conventional general gaming machine having only one push button. There is a problem that you can not. In particular, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, there is a problem that the installation space for the input means is limited and it is difficult to install a plurality of push buttons. Furthermore, by inputting the same password to a plurality of gaming machines, playing a game with a plurality of players, obtaining a code each time the gaming machine is finished, and accessing an external computer to obtain a game history. There is also a problem that it can be updated illegally.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a gaming system that can employ a gaming machine having only one push button, and a gaming machine that can be employed in the gaming system. Is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided with a symbol display unit capable of variably displaying symbols, and it is advantageous for a player when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit. A gaming machine that has an input means that allows a player to perform an input operation while causing a special gaming state, a timekeeping section for measuring time, a storage section for storing various information, and the input means by a player Is turned on, the game flag is turned ON / OFF, and if the game flag is OFF, the game flag is turned ON, and if the game flag is ON, the game flag is turned OFF, A control unit that stores in the storage unit at least one of the number of fluctuations of the symbol between the time when the game flag is turned on and the time when the game flag is turned off and the number of occurrences of the special gaming state as a game history; When the input means is input by the player and the game flag is OFF at that time, a random number generator for generating a random number, and the random number generated by the random number generator as a first determination numerical value When the input means is input by a player and the game flag is OFF at that time, a start code including a random number generated by the random number generator is stored. On the other hand, if the input means is input by the player and the game flag is ON at that time, a code generation unit that generates an end code including the game history and the first determination numerical value Code display means capable of displaying the start code and the end code; and the start code and the end code displayed on the code display means for a predetermined display time. Characterized by comprising a that code display unit.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the random number management unit updates the first determination numerical value with a predetermined algorithm every time a predetermined update time elapses, and creates a new one. The first determination numerical value is stored in the storage unit, and the code generation unit includes the first determination numerical value at the time of an input operation of the input unit when generating the end code. .
In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 3 of the present invention is possessed by the gaming machine described in claim 1 and individual players, and is displayed on the code display section. A gaming system comprising a portable communication terminal capable of reading the start code and the end code, and an external computer to which the portable communication terminal can be wirelessly connected, wherein the start code and the end code include the external computer And the start code is read by the external computer, an external timing unit for measuring time, an external storage unit for storing various information, and the portable communication terminal. When connected, an external random number management unit that stores the random number included in the start code as a second determination numerical value in the external storage unit, and the mobile communication When the end code is read and connected at the end, the first determination numerical value included in the end code is compared with the second determination numerical value stored in the external storage unit, An external control unit is provided that stores the game history included in the end code in the external storage unit in association with the player who possesses the mobile communication terminal only when both judgment numerical values match. It is characterized by.
Further, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 4 of the present invention is possessed by the gaming machine according to claim 2 and each player, and is displayed on the code display section. A gaming system comprising a portable communication terminal capable of reading the start code and the end code, and an external computer to which the portable communication terminal can be wirelessly connected, wherein the start code and the end code include the external computer And the start code is read by the external computer, an external timing unit for measuring time, an external storage unit for storing various information, and the portable communication terminal. When connected, the random number included in the start code is stored in the external storage unit as a second determination numerical value, and the update time has elapsed. Each time the second determination numerical value is updated by the algorithm and stored in the external storage unit as a new second determination numerical value, and the end code is read by the portable communication terminal and connected. Then, the first determination numerical value included in the end code is compared with the second determination numerical value at the time of connection, and the difference between both determination numerical values is within a predetermined range. Only in some cases, an external control unit is provided that stores the game history included in the end code in the external storage unit in association with the player who possesses the mobile communication terminal.

  According to the present invention, in order to generate a random number in each gaming machine and manage the gaming history using the random number, a password is issued from an external computer or a password is input to each gaming machine as in the past. There is no need to do. Therefore, the gaming machine need only be provided with an input means for requesting generation of random numbers (for example, it is sufficient to provide one push button), and a conventional gaming machine can be used. Rich. Further, even when a gaming machine to be used for the gaming system is newly designed, the configuration can be simplified.

It is explanatory drawing which shows a game system. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the inside of the cover member. It is the block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the 1st basic fluctuation aspect table and the 2nd basic fluctuation aspect table. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence of the numerical value of d counter, and a "special symbol." It is explanatory drawing which showed the detailed fluctuation | variation aspect table. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence of the numerical value of h counter, and "cut-in display." It is the flowchart figure which showed the operation of the pachinko machine which relates to management of game history.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine and a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.
(1) Outline of gaming system according to this embodiment (2) Structure of pachinko machine according to this embodiment (3) Control mechanism of pachinko machine according to this embodiment (4) Mobile phone and external computer according to this embodiment (5) Operation contents of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment (6) Operation contents of the gaming system according to the present embodiment (7) Effects of the gaming system according to the present embodiment (8) Description of modified examples of the present invention

(1) Outline of gaming system according to the present embodiment FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming system S1.
The gaming system S1 includes a predetermined type of pachinko machine 1, 1... Installed in the pachinko hall, a mobile phone 61 as a portable communication terminal possessed by the player, and an external computer 71 to which the mobile phone 61 can be wirelessly connected. It consists of.

(2) Structure of pachinko machine according to the present embodiment The structure of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear side, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the inside of the cover member 44.
The pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a game ball is driven into a game area 2a formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and flows down in the game area 2a, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the front upper part of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, a front door 4 in which a glass door is fitted and installed in front of the game board 2 is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to be opened in a single direction with the left end edge as an axis, and is closed by the front door 4. A space in front of the game board 2 is a game area 2a.

  The game area 2a is surrounded by an outer rail and an inner rail arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a space between the rails serves as a launch path for driving a game ball into the game area 2a. ing. In addition, a symbol display unit 6 for displaying a “symbol” including numbers “0” to “9”, a pattern, and the like is provided in the approximate center of the game area 2a. Further, the game area 2a includes a gate member 41 through which a game ball can pass, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of claw pieces that can be opened and closed, a grand prize device 18 having a door member that can be opened and closed, The game nails 42, 42... And the windmill 43 are installed. In addition, a special symbol display unit 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 2 for variably displaying and confirming a special symbol related to “big hit lottery” to be described later.

Further, on the front side of the machine casing 3 and below the game board 2, a supply tray 7 for supplying game balls to the launching device 10 and a storage for storing game balls overflowing from the supply tray 7. A tray 8 is attached, and both can be opened to the machine frame 3 in accordance with the opening of the middle frame 5 or the like. Furthermore, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 is installed on the right side of the storage tray 8 so as to be rotatable. In addition, a push button 16 that can be pushed by the player is provided in front of the supply tray 7.
Furthermore, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper part of the front door 4, and on the side part of the front door 4 according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like. Lamp members 15 and 15 each having a plurality of LEDs that are lit and blinking are provided.

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine casing 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be paid out as rental balls and prize balls to the supply tray 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 48 for controlling the payout operation, a power supply device 49 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device / member, and the like are installed. Reference numeral 44 denotes a synthetic resin cover member. Inside the cover member 44, a liquid crystal display device (not shown) for displaying the “symbol” on the symbol display section 6 is mainly used for the game. The main control device 20 for executing control (for example, so-called “hit lottery”), the display control device 47 for controlling the display operation in the symbol display unit 6, the payout device 12, the display control device 47, the speaker 14, A sub-control device 22 for controlling the operation of the lamp member 15 and the like in an integrated manner is installed. Incidentally, 45 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to the transformer, and 46 is a ground.

(3) Control mechanism of pachinko machine according to the present embodiment A control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 20 includes a main control board 21 on which a main CPU 25, storage means 26 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 27, an interface 28, and the like are mounted. The main control board 21 is connected to the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the big winning device 18, the gate member 41, the payout control device 48, the power supply device 49, and the like via the interface 28. Further, the main control board 21 controls the operation of the display control device 47, the sound control device 50 that controls the operation of the speaker 14, and the operation of the lamp member 15 via the sub integrated substrate 23 built in the sub control device 22. It is connected to the lamp control device 40 and the like.

The main CPU 25 determines an a counter used for “hit determination”, a c counter used for “hit lottery”, and a special symbol to be finalized and displayed on the special symbol display unit 19 according to the result of “hit lottery”. D counter for determining whether or not to generate a “high probability state” after the end of “big hit state”, e counter for determining “basic variation mode” including variation display time of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 19, etc. A plurality of loop counters are built in. Each loop counter counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (one interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. Between 0 and 10 (11 ways), c counter between 0 and 700 (701 ways), d counter between 0 and 4 (5 ways), e counter between 0 and 100 (101 ways) Each is counted as a loop. Therefore, acquisition of numerical values from the a counter and the c counter that are performing loop counting can be regarded as acquisition of random numbers.
And main CPU25 acquires one numerical value from the a counter which is loop-counting by the passage of the gate member 41 of a game ball. In addition, with the winning of the game ball to the tulip-type electric accessory 17, one numerical value is acquired from the c, d, and e counters counting the loop.

  In addition, the storage means 26 includes a first basic variation mode table (FIG. 6A) used when the result of the “big hit lottery” is “out of place”, and the result of the “big hit lottery” is “big hit”. The second basic fluctuation mode table (FIG. 6B) used in the case of the above is stored, and in each basic fluctuation mode table, “basic fluctuation modes” having different fluctuation display times are stored in the e counter. It is set according to the numerical value. Furthermore, the storage means 26 stores “special symbols” to be finalized and displayed on the special symbol display unit 19 in correspondence with the numerical value of the d counter. Similarly to the “basic variation mode”, the “special symbol” is also associated with the value of the d counter in a different table for each result of the “big hit lottery” (shown in FIG. 7).

On the other hand, the sub-integrated board 23 includes a sub-integrated CPU 30, a storage unit 31, an interface 32, a timer 33, and the like. A push button 16 is connected to the sub-integrated board 23 through an interface 32, and a main control board 21, a display control device 47, a lamp control device 40, and a sound control device 50 are connected.
The sub-integrated CPU 30 determines the g counter 34 for determining the “detailed variation mode” of “symbol” in the symbol display unit 6, whether or not to execute cut-in display during so-called reach production, and the type of cut-in display. h counter 35, random number generator 36 for generating a random number used for management of game history, which will be described later, random number manager 37 for adding 1 to the random number generated in random number generator 36 every predetermined update time, mobile communication A code generation unit 38 for generating a code readable by the terminal, a symbol determination unit 39 for determining a “symbol” to be confirmed and displayed, and the like are provided. The storage unit 31 stores “symbol” displayed on the symbol display unit 6 and “detailed variation mode” which is a variation mode of “symbol”. As shown in FIG. 8, this “detailed variation mode” is set in correspondence with the numerical value of the g counter 34 for each “basic variation mode” determined in the main control board 21. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the storage means 31 stores five cut-in displays from “first cut-in display” to “fifth cut-in display”, and whether to execute the cut-in display. No is stored in association with the numerical value of the h counter 35. The g counter 34 is a loop counter that counts between 0 and 10 (11 ways), and the h counter 35 is a loop counter that counts between 0 and 400 (401 ways). Can be regarded as acquisition of

(4) Description of Cellular Phone and External Computer According to the Embodiment The external computer 71 has its own website, and by specifying a predetermined URL on the cellular phone 61, the external computer 71 can communicate with the cellular phone 61. Various kinds of information can be transmitted and received. The external computer 71 has a large-capacity storage unit 72 such as a hard disk drive, and the storage unit 72 stores a game history for each player. Further, the external computer 71 includes a control unit 73 including a CPU, a timer, and the like, and executes various operations when updating the game history of each player, as will be described later. The external computer 71 is provided with a timer (external timing unit) (not shown) so that the control unit 73 can measure time when performing various operations.
The mobile phone 61 is a general mobile phone having a display unit, an operation unit, a call unit, and a transmission / reception unit, and includes a camera or the like for reading a code displayed on the symbol display unit 6 of the pachinko machine 1. A reading unit is also provided.

(5) Operational contents of pachinko machine according to the present embodiment First, the operational contents of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
When the handle 9 is turned by the player, the launching device 10 is activated and a game ball is driven into the game area 2. When a game ball that has been driven into the game area 2 passes through the gate member 41, the main CPU 25 acquires one numerical value from the a counter at the timing when the passage of the game ball is detected. A “hit determination” is performed such as determining whether or not (preset, for example, “7”). As a result of the “hit determination”, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is instantaneously operated only when it is determined that it is “hit” (that is, the acquired numerical value is “hit value”) ( For example, release for 0.5 seconds). The result of the “hit determination” is notified to the player when a predetermined notification time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the passage of the gate member 41 is detected, and the operation of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is notified. It is executed at the timing. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate member 41 again after the passage of the gate member 41 is detected and notified to the player, the result of the “hit determination” associated with the passage, In general, so-called reserved storage is used.

  On the other hand, when a game ball that is driven into the game area 2 wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the main CPU 25 acquires one numerical value from each of the c to e counters at the timing when the winning of the game ball is detected. , The so-called “hit lottery” is executed, such as determining whether or not the acquired value of the c counter is “big hit value (preset, for example,“ 7 ”,“ 77 ”). The “special symbol” corresponding to the acquired value of the d counter and the “basic variation mode” corresponding to the acquired value of the e counter are respectively read out according to the result of “d. And a start command including the contents of the “basic variation mode” are output to the sub-integrated board 23, and the special symbol display unit 19 displays the variation of the “special symbol”. To begin. Regarding prize to tulip type electric won game 17 detected during the variation of the "special symbols" also the results of "big hit lottery" associated with the pay, and prior as well hold storage.

  When the sub-integration CPU 30 receives the start command, the sub-integration CPU 30 temporarily stores the contents in the storage unit 31 and acquires one numerical value from each of the g counter 34 and the h counter 35. Then, the content of the start command is confirmed, and the “detailed variation mode” corresponding to the acquired numerical value of the g counter 34 is read according to the type of the “basic variation mode”. In addition, only when the result of the “hit lottery” is “hit” and the read “detailed variation mode” is the “sixth detailed variation mode”, the cut value is obtained with reference to the acquired value of the h counter 35. Determines whether to display in-display. Further, according to the result of the “big hit lottery”, the symbol determination unit 39 determines “symbol” to be displayed on the symbol display unit 6. Thereafter, the sub-integrated CPU 30 controls the display control device 47 to display the “symbol” in a variable manner in accordance with the read “detailed variation mode”, and also controls the lamp control device 40 and the sound control device 50 to obtain the lamp member. 15 is turned on / flashes, and music or the like is reported from the speaker 14.

  After the variation of “special symbol” and “symbol” is started as described above, when the variation display time included in the read “basic variation mode” has elapsed, the main CPU 25 sets the acquired value of the d counter. The corresponding “special symbol” is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 19, and a stop command including a change stop signal is output to the sub-integrated board 23. In addition, the sub-integrated CPU 30 confirms and displays the “symbol” determined by the symbol determination unit 39 on the symbol display unit 6 upon receipt of the stop command. The sub-integrated CPU 30 satisfies the above-described conditions and the value obtained by the h counter 35 is “0” to “4”. At a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the start of fluctuation of “symbol”, immediately after reach is established, immediately before the “symbol” is confirmed, etc.), the symbol display unit 6 displays a cut-in display corresponding to the acquired value of the h counter 35. .

When the result of the “hit lottery” is “hit” and “special symbol” or “symbol” meaning “hit” is displayed on the special symbol display unit 19 and the symbol display unit 6 respectively, A “hit state”, which is a “special game state” advantageous to the player. The “hit state” means that the big winning device 18 is used until a predetermined operating time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls are detected. While the door member is opened, the opened state is intermittently repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Therefore, when the “hit state” occurs, the player can acquire a lot of prize balls in a short period of time with a very high probability.
When the “special symbol” displayed as a result of the “big hit lottery” is “7”, after the “big hit state” is finished, a high probability state is generated in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is increased (so-called “big win”). On the other hand, if the “special symbol” displayed as a result of the “big win lottery” is “1”, a high probability state will not occur after the “big hit state” ends (“non-probable big hit”). ).

(6) Operation contents of gaming system according to the present embodiment Next, the operation contents of the gaming system S1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
Prior to playing the pachinko machine 1 for the first time, the player accesses the website of the external computer 71 using the mobile phone 61 to register as a member, and stores his game history in the storage unit 72 of the external computer 71. A storage area for storing is secured. By performing the membership registration, the player can check his / her gaming history by accessing the external computer 71 using the mobile phone 61.

  After the member registration, when starting a game with the pachinko machine 1, the player may operate the push button 16 first. When the sub-integrated CPU 30 of the pachinko machine 1 detects the operation of the push button 16 by the player (Step 1), it confirms ON / OFF of a game flag described later (Step 2). Initially, since the game flag is of course OFF, the sub-integrated CPU 30 turns on the game flag (Step 3), generates a random number in the random number generation unit 36, and stores the generated random number in the storage means 31 as a first determination numerical value. Store (Step 4). Further, the code generation unit 38 generates a start code including a generated random number and a URL for accessing the external computer 71 as information, and controls the display control unit 47 to display the symbol display unit 6. It is displayed for a predetermined display time (for example, 30 seconds) (Step 5).

  On the other hand, the player reads the displayed two-dimensional code with the mobile phone 61 and accesses the external computer 71. Then, the external computer 71 identifies the player based on the terminal information of the mobile phone 61 that has been accessed, and the random number generated by the pachinko machine 1 included in the start code (that is, the first determination numerical value). ) Is stored in the storage unit 72 as the second determination numerical value.

  Then, after accessing the external computer 71 using the start code, the player turns the handle 9 to start the game. Then, the sub-integrated CPU 30 stores the type of cut-in display displayed on the symbol display unit 6 during the current game in the storage means 31 in addition to the number of variations of “symbol” and the number of occurrences of “hit state”. Remember. During the game, the random number management unit 37 of the sub-integrated CPU 30 sets “1” to the first determination numerical value stored in the storage unit 31 every time a predetermined update time (for example, 10 minutes) elapses. And is updated and stored in the storage means 31 as a new first determination numerical value. On the other hand, also in the external computer 71, every time the predetermined update time same as that of the pachinko machine 1 elapses, the control unit 73 adds “1” to the second determination numerical value and updates and stores it as a new second determination numerical value. .

  Thereafter, when the game on the pachinko machine 1 is finished, the player may operate the push button 16 again. When the sub-integration CPU 30 of the pachinko machine 1 detects the operation of the push button 16 by the player (Step 1), it checks the ON / OFF state of the game flag (Step 2) in the same manner as at the start of the game. Since the game flag is turned on at the start of the game this time, the process proceeds to Step 6, and the sub-integrated CPU 30 determines the game history up to the present time when the push button 16 is operated again after the game flag is turned on, as described above. The first determination numerical value updated by a simple method is read from the storage means 31. Then, the code generation unit 38 generates an end code composed of a two-dimensional code including the game history, the first determination numerical value, and the URL of the external computer 71 as information, and the symbol is displayed for a predetermined display time (for example, 30 seconds). It displays on the display part 6 (Step7). Thereafter, when the display time of the end code elapses, the display of the end code is ended, the first determination numerical value is erased from the storage means 31, the game flag is turned OFF (Step 8), and the state before the game starts is restored. .

When the end code is displayed on the symbol display unit 6, the player reads the end code with the mobile phone 61 and accesses the external computer 71. Then, in the external computer 71, after identifying the player based on the terminal information of the mobile phone 61, etc., the first determination numerical value included in the end code and the second determination numerical value stored by itself are stored. And compare. When the difference between the first determination numerical value and the second determination numerical value matches within a range of ± 1 (including the case where both determination numerical values match), it is determined to be normal, and an end code is added. Based on the included game history, the game history of the player stored in the storage unit 72 is updated. In addition, it is natural to determine that the first determination numerical value is the same as the second determination numerical value, but it is normal even if the difference between the two determination numerical values is ± 1. This is to allow a time lag that occurs between the display of the start code and the end code, reading by the mobile phone 61, and access to the external computer 71.
On the other hand, when the difference between the first determination numerical value and the second determination numerical value does not coincide with each other beyond the range of ± 1, it is determined to be abnormal, and an error is displayed on the mobile phone 61 and the game history is updated. do not do. Thereafter, the external computer 71 deletes the second determination numerical value from the storage unit 72.

(7) Effects of the gaming system according to the present embodiment According to the gaming system S1 as described above, when the player operates the push button 16 at the start of the game, the sub-integrated CPU 30 generates a random number, and the random number Is stored as a first determination numerical value on the pachinko machine 1 side, and a start code including the first determination numerical value is generated and displayed on the symbol display unit 6 and read by the mobile phone 61 to perform the first determination. The numerical value is transmitted to the external computer 71 and stored as the second numerical value for determination on the external computer 71 side. During the game, both the pachinko machine 1 and the external computer 71 update the first determination numerical value or the second determination numerical value with the same algorithm. When the player wants to end the game and update the game history, the player operates the push button 16 again to read the first determination numerical value that has been updated during the game, and uses it as an end code along with the game history. And display them on the symbol display unit 6, send them to the external computer 71 via the mobile phone 61, compare the first judgment numerical value with the second judgment numerical value continuously updated by the external computer 71, and the comparison result Based on this, the game history is updated. Thus, since the game history is managed using the random numbers generated in each pachinko machine 1, there is no need to issue a password from an external computer or input a password to each gaming machine as in the past. . Therefore, since the pachinko machine 1 can be configured by providing only one push button 16, a conventional pachinko machine can be used, which is highly versatile. Even if a pachinko machine to be used for the game system is newly designed, the configuration can be simplified.

Further, since the game history is managed by using random numbers generated by each pachinko machine 1, the same password is input to a plurality of pachinko machines 1, 1. The game history can be managed accurately, since it is not possible to perform an injustice such that the game history is managed by an external computer.
In addition, the random number generated by the pachinko machine 1 at the start of the game is not used at the end of the game, and the updated numerical values on both the pachinko machine 1 side and the external computer 71 side are compared. Therefore, for example, another player who has taken the start code displayed at the start of the game and the end code displayed at the end of the game as a photograph and does not actually play a game using the photograph It is possible to suppress a situation in which the game history is updated as if the game has been played. By matching the access time based on the start code and the access time based on the end code to the actual game when both codes were shot, the game history can be updated without actually playing the game. Since a typical player should not know what algorithm is used to update the random number, it can be said that the suppression effect can be sufficiently expected.

(8) Description of Modifications of the Present Invention The configuration relating to the gaming system and gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment at all, but the configuration of the gaming machine itself, the display mode of the code, the gaming history The contents and the like can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, the code (start code and end code) generated by the code generation unit 38 is displayed on the symbol display unit 6, but a display unit for code display may be provided separately. May be located within the game area 2a, outside the game area 2a, or outside the game board 2.
In the above embodiment, the game history includes the number of variations of “symbol”, the number of occurrences of “hit state”, and the type of cut-in display displayed during the game. Or the number of occurrences of the “big hit state”, and when the number of occurrences of the “big hit state” is stored, the occurrence number of the so-called “probable big hit” and the “non-probable big hit” May be stored separately.

Furthermore, the algorithm for updating the random number generated on the gaming machine side on the gaming machine side and the external computer side is also incremented by 1 every predetermined update time in the above embodiment, but is not limited to this. Instead, another method is adopted if the initial numerical value is similarly changed by the same algorithm on the gaming machine side and the external computer side (for example, in the case of generating a 4-digit random number, a predetermined number is used). It is also possible to add 1 to each digit for every update time (“1234” → “2345”, etc.). Note that a loop counter similar to other counters may be employed as the random number generation unit.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the random number generated on the gaming machine side is changed by the same algorithm on both the gaming machine and the external computer, but the gaming machine side does not change the random number as the first determination numerical value. The external computer stores each as a second determination numerical value, and determines whether the two determination numerical values coincide with each other when updating the game history (that is, the first code included in the start code and the end code). The determination numerical values may be the same numerical value). Even if this configuration is adopted, the game history is managed using random numbers generated each time by the gaming machine, so that it is inferior to the above embodiment, but relatively reliable game history can be managed.
In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine having only one push button is adopted as a gaming machine, but there is no problem even if it is a pachinko machine having a plurality of push buttons, a slot machine or the like.

  1 .. Pachinko machine, 2 .. Game board, 2a .. Game area, 6 .. Symbol display section (design display section, code display means), 16 .. Push button (input means), 20. , 21 .. Main control board, 22. Sub-control device, 23 .. Sub-integrated board, 25 .. Main CPU, 30 .. Sub-integrated CPU (control section, code display section), 31. ), 32 .. interface, 33 .. timer (timer), 34 .. g counter, 35 ..h counter, 36 .. random number generator, 37 .. random number manager, 38 .. code generator, 39 ··· Symbol determination unit, 61 ·· Cellular phone (mobile communication terminal), 71 · · External computer, 72 · · Storage unit (external storage unit), 73 · · Control unit (external random number management unit, external control unit).

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A game having a symbol display unit capable of variably displaying symbols, and having a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit, and having an input means that allows the player to perform an input operation Machine,
A timekeeping unit for measuring time, a storage unit for storing various information,
When an input operation is performed on the input means by a player, the game flag is checked for ON / OFF, and if the game flag is OFF, the game flag is turned ON. On the other hand, if the game flag is ON, the game flag is ON. And a controller that stores in the storage unit at least one of the number of changes in the symbol from the time the game flag is turned on until the game flag is turned off and the number of occurrences of the special gaming state as a game history. When,
A random number generation unit that generates a random number when the input means is input by a player and the game flag is OFF at that time;
A random number management unit that stores the random number generated in the random number generation unit in the storage unit as a first determination numerical value;
When the input operation is performed by the player and the game flag is OFF at that time, a start code including a random number generated by the random number generation unit is generated, while the input means is generated by the player. A code generation unit that generates an end code including the game history and the first determination numerical value when an input operation is performed and the game flag is ON at that time;
Code display means capable of displaying the start code and the end code;
A gaming machine comprising: a code display unit that displays the start code and the end code on the code display means over a predetermined display time. The random number management unit updates the first determination numerical value with a predetermined algorithm every time a predetermined update time elapses, and stores the first determination numerical value in the storage unit as a new first determination numerical value.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the code generation unit includes the first determination numerical value at the time of an input operation of the input unit when generating the end code. A gaming machine according to claim 1, a portable communication terminal possessed by each individual player and capable of reading the start code and the end code displayed on the code display unit, and the portable communication terminal being wireless A gaming system comprising a connectable external computer,
The start code and the end code include a URL for connecting to the external computer,
In the external computer,
An external timekeeping unit for measuring time, an external storage unit for storing various information,
When the start code is read and connected by the mobile communication terminal, an external random number management unit that stores the random number included in the start code in the external storage unit as a second determination numerical value;
When the end code is read and connected by the mobile communication terminal, the first determination numerical value included in the end code and the second determination numerical value stored in the external storage unit are obtained. An external control unit that stores the game history included in the end code in the external storage unit in association with the player who possesses the mobile communication terminal only when both of the determination numerical values match. A gaming system characterized by providing. A gaming machine according to claim 2, a portable communication terminal possessed by each individual player and capable of reading the start code and the end code displayed on the code display unit, and the portable communication terminal being wireless A gaming system comprising a connectable external computer,
The start code and the end code include a URL for connecting to the external computer,
In the external computer,
An external timekeeping unit for measuring time, an external storage unit for storing various information,
When the start code is read and connected by the mobile communication terminal, the random number included in the start code is stored in the external storage unit as a second determination numerical value, and the update time elapses. An external random number management unit that updates the second determination numerical value with the algorithm and stores the second determination numerical value in the external storage unit as a new second determination numerical value;
When the end code is read and connected by the mobile communication terminal, the first determination numerical value included in the end code is compared with the second determination numerical value at the time of connection, External control for storing the game history included in the end code in the external storage unit in association with the player carrying the mobile communication terminal only when the difference between the two determination numerical values is within a predetermined range A game system characterized by having a part.

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