JP2012196577A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine configured to enable information-communication between a game machine and a portable communication terminal while allowing a player to easily recognize a place for acquiring information.SOLUTION: The Pachinko machine 1 includes infrared ray receiving/emitting units 33, 34 as an information communication unit for transmitting information with a predetermined portable communication terminal (cellular phone, etc.). The infrared ray receiving/emitting units 33, 34 are disposed in a winning device provided on a game board. An area where the portable communication terminal can receive information is formed in the front vicinity of the winning device.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine.

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

JP 2002-18098 A

By the way, since the techniques and game methods as described above are not generally permeated, the creation of a novel game mode can be expected. On the other hand, when a player tries to play a game in such a pachinko machine, there are various players. There is a possibility of being confused by the point. In particular, since there is no circuit that provides an interface for performing information communication as described above, it may be difficult to find the location of the interface even if information communication is to be performed. Furthermore, in pachinko machines, there are many parts that are difficult to make large due to restrictions such as the arrangement of parts, and there is a tendency to reduce the size. When trying to reduce the size of the interface as described above, The presence of the problem becomes more inconspicuous, and the above problems are further enhanced.

Further, as in Patent Document 1, when such an interface is arranged on the board as a separate body from the pachinko machine, the space for the board will be greatly reduced. There is not only concern that it is difficult to use the space (for example, it is difficult to place luggage etc.), but it is difficult for the user to grasp the relationship between the interface and the pachinko machine, such as the user mistakes the interface as an ashtray It cannot be denied that it becomes a composition. Moreover, there is a concern that not only improvement in design and interest will be difficult, but also the appearance will be deteriorated by simply providing the interface on the board.

The present invention has been completed based on the circumstances as described above, and an object thereof is to provide a pachinko machine that takes a configuration in which a player can easily recognize the information acquisition location and has a novel aspect. And

About each means suitable for achieving said objective, it demonstrates, adding an effect etc. as needed.

Means 1. A pachinko machine equipped with a winning device on the game board where the game is played,
An information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined mobile communication terminal,
An area that can be received by the portable communication terminal is formed in the vicinity of the front of the winning device.

In this way, if it is configured so that information communication is possible in the vicinity of the front of the winning device, which is a part that is related to the interests of the player and is easy for the user to pay attention to, the landmark of the communication position (that is, mobile communication) Therefore, it is very useful for a player who uses the gaming machine for the first time because there is no need to search for a communication place and communication can be performed smoothly. In addition, even for a player who has already used, the communication position can be grasped at a glance, so that the mark for communication is clear and the structure is very easy to use.

The “near the front of the winning device” as used herein specifically refers to a position near the transparent plate in front of the transparent plate (so-called glass plate or the like) and a position corresponding to the front of the winning device. Therefore, it is a position that does not deviate so much in the plate surface direction of the transparent plate (that is, a position that does not deviate so much in the vertical and horizontal directions or diagonally from the front position of the winning device). As a preferable example of “a position that does not deviate so much in the plate surface direction”, a communicable region is configured within a distance range of about a dozen centimeters from the periphery of the winning device in the direction parallel to the plate surface of the transparent plate. More preferably, it is preferable that a communicable region be configured within a distance range of several centimeters from the periphery of the winning device. More desirably, a communicable region may be configured in a region where the winning device is located in the direction of the transparent plate (in other words, a position overlapping the winning device in the front-rear direction). Further, as a specific example of the position close to the transparent plate, it is between the player who is seated and the transparent plate, and preferably a region that can communicate within a distance range of several centimeters to several tens of centimeters forward from the surface of the transparent plate. It is good to be configured.

In addition, the winning device as used in the present invention can be included as long as passing through a predetermined operating port is a condition for occurrence of some processing. For example, in a start chucker used for starting in a first type gaming machine or the like, a large winning opening configured to allow a plurality of game balls to enter at the same time, or a second type gaming machine also referred to as a so-called feather object, Examples include a second type gaming machine winning device (game machine accessory) arranged at or near the center of the machine, and a winning device used for a third type gaming machine also called a so-called right item. In addition, any device that can be processed as the game ball enters can be included in the concept of the winning device, and not included in the first to third type gaming machines. For example, an arrangement ball-like pachinko machine may be used.

The basic configuration of the pachinko machine referred to in the present invention is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the game ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. For example, the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time on condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is made at the operated opening.
In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (at a predetermined position in the gaming area (
(Special prize opening) is opened in a predetermined manner to allow game balls to be awarded, and not only valuable value (premium balls) according to the number of winning prizes but also data written on magnetic cards etc. are given) Is mentioned.

Mean 2. A pachinko machine equipped with a winning device on the game board where the game is played,
An information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined mobile communication terminal,
The pachinko machine, wherein the information communication unit is provided in the winning device or in the vicinity of the winning device.

Thus, by arranging the information communication unit in the winning device or in the vicinity thereof, the winning device and the information communication unit can be easily associated with each other, and the information communication unit is naturally in the eyes of the player who pays attention to the winning device. Therefore, the information communication unit can be effectively impressed on the back of the player.
In addition, since it is possible to incorporate the components in the winning device without providing special components for arranging the information communication unit, it is possible to effectively save space and reduce costs. Become.

In addition, as a specific configuration of the pachinko machine described in the means 1 or 2, for example, in front of the transparent plate, the front position of the winning device is the position with the best communication state (for example, the level of the information transmission medium is the highest). Position (such as the amount of infrared light that is an information transmission medium and the position where the intensity of radio waves is the highest)), and the communication state can be configured to deteriorate as the position shifts from the front position in the direction of the transparent plate, and It can be configured so that the communication state becomes worse as it moves from the transparent plate surface to the front side. As an example of doing this, for example, the information communication unit is configured to output an information transmission medium having directivity, and the information is transmitted in a direction perpendicular to the plate surface of the transparent plate from the winning device through the transparent plate. A configuration that outputs a transmission medium can be given.

Means 3. 3. The pachinko machine according to means 1 or 2, wherein the winning device is configured such that a game ball can enter a predetermined operating port, and a predetermined process is generated when the game ball enters the operating port.

As described above, when the game ball is configured to be able to enter the operation port and a predetermined process (for example, a process for generating a game state different from that before entering) is generated with the entry, the player Pays attention to the winning device with the expectation of the processing, and accordingly, the information communication position can be effectively impressed.

Specifically, a configuration that gives a player a profit (prize ball, etc.) and a possibility of giving a profit (a prize ball payout) For example), a configuration that generates a special effect (such as the start of symbol variation, the occurrence of a special aspect such as a ramp or a sound), or a configuration that generates the possibility of performing a special effect ( For example, a configuration for performing a special effect based on the lottery result).

More specifically, for example, a device that is configured as a symbol variation generating winning device (such as a start chucker) that generates a symbol variation as a game ball wins a predetermined operating port, or a lottery process according to a game ball winning A lottery process generation winning device (start chucker, through chucker, etc.) that generates a game medium, or a game medium granting device (start that is configured to give a game ball to a player upon winning) And the like, or those having a plurality of functions can be mentioned.

Means 4. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3, wherein the winning device has a symbol variation operation port which is an operation port related to the start of symbol variation.

In such a winning device (such as a winning device having a first type start opening) that is involved in the start of the symbol variation, the winning of the game ball is closely related to the game situation. The game status is grasped by observing the degree, the winning status of the winning device, and the like. For example, by observing the winnings of such a winning device, it can be used as a reference for determining whether or not the symbols are fluctuating well or whether it is likely to be a big hit. Both devices will be of great interest. Therefore, the position of the information communication unit arranged in the winning device or in the vicinity thereof can be effectively known, and the display device can be easily used in information communication. For example, when trying to display some explanatory information related to information communication on the display device, if the configuration is as described above, the player is paying attention to the winning device because the winning device and the display device are closely related. However, since the display device is also watched, changes in the display device are immediately detected, and important information such as explanatory information related to information communication is not overlooked. It should be noted that the above-described effect is further enhanced when the winning device as described above is arranged near the display device.

Means 5. Means 1 is characterized in that the winning device is involved in award ball payout.
Or a pachinko machine according to means 4.

A winning device that pays out a prize ball with a winning prize, or is a condition for paying out a prize ball,
Since the player is involved in the specific interest of the player (that is, the provision of a game ball), the player's attention is great and the information communication unit can be effectively informed. Specifically, it can be configured as a winning device such as a start chucker, a grand prize opening, or an accessory.

Means 6. It has a display device that displays information about games,
The pachinko machine according to means 1 to 5, wherein the winning device is arranged in the vicinity of the lower part of the display device.

As described above, when the information communication unit is provided in the winning device arranged near the lower portion of the display device, the winning device is easily noticeable in relation to the display device, and the display device is easily used for information communication. For example, it becomes easy to perform explanation information and effects related to information communication on the display device. The lower vicinity here refers to a positional relationship in which the distance between the frame of the display device and the winning device is not so far away (for example, a distance of about several centimeters), and more specifically,
It is desirable to have a configuration in which no other parts than the nail are interposed between the display device frame and the winning device below the center of the display device.

Mean 7 The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to means 6, wherein the winning device is configured as a start chucker.

Such a prize for the start chucker is one of the parts that the player pays most attention to in the pachinko machine, and if the information communication part is arranged in such a part, the information communication part will naturally become visible. Enter and its position will be easily determined. Specifically, the start chucker has a type 1 starting port in the type 1 gaming machine, and a starting port which is a condition for opening and closing the winning award port of the accessory in the type 2 gaming machine. Or a prize opening as a condition for a lottery in a special game state (such as a big hit) in a game machine or a type 3 gaming machine or an arrangement ball applied to a slingshot.

Means 8. The winning device has a displacement portion configured to be displaceable, and a displacement control means for controlling the displacement,
The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to means 7, wherein the displacement of the displacement portion is controlled so as to facilitate winning based on establishment of a predetermined condition.

In this way, since the change of the winning device is continuously monitored, the degree of attention to the winning device or the time ratio for viewing the winning device is increased. Further, it is possible to associate the operation of the displacement unit with information communication, and the degree of freedom in production increases. In addition, the structure which becomes easy to win here is a structure in which the width of the entrance is adjusted by the displacement of the displacement portion (for example, an electric tulip) or the entrance is changed from the closed state to the open state. (For example, a big prize opening etc.). For example, when a prize winning device configured as an electric tulip is provided with an information communication unit, it is particularly effective when the electric tulip is located in the main part (for example, when the start chucker is configured as an electric tulip). Become.

Means 9. The winning device in which the information communication unit is arranged is not capable of entering a game ball in a normal state, and can enter a game ball based on establishment of a predetermined condition. The pachinko machine according to the means 8.

The winning device having such a configuration has a very different degree of profit granting to the player at the time of opening and closing, so that in such a configuration, the player carefully watches the opening and closing. Therefore, the arrangement of the winning device is inevitably noticed, and the position can be effectively known. In addition, it is possible to expect an incidental effect on production such as associating the opening / closing operation with information communication.

Means 10. The pachinko machine according to means 9, wherein the winning device has a large winning opening that is opened only in a special gaming state.

In this way, if the information communication unit is arranged in or near the big prize opening, it is easy to incorporate the information communication part into the prize winning device, and it is effective when performing information communication related to the big prize opening. It becomes the target. For example, when the information communication is performed during the jackpot or after the jackpot ends, it can be determined whether or not the information communication is possible by the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening.

Specifically, at least 2 of the diameter of the game ball so that a plurality of game balls can enter simultaneously.
It can be configured to have an entrance having a width of more than double. More specifically, the winning device described in the means 10 may be configured to have a plurality of operation ports inside. In addition, the winning device having such a large winning opening may be arranged at the center lower part (specifically, for example, the lower part of the display device) on the game board, and the gaming area is divided into two parts on the left and right. If the right area,
Or you may make it arrange | position to a left side area | region.

Means 11. The winning device is configured as an accessory for a gaming machine.
Or a pachinko machine according to means 10.

In this way, for example, since the information communication unit is arranged in the accessory that is the most prominent part in the type 2 gaming machine, it is possible to effectively make the information communication unit stand out,
Further, it is possible to associate the effect production with the information communication unit.

Specifically, in the one described in the means 11, a first stage winning opening configured to be openable and closing and a second stage winning that allows only game balls that have passed through the first stage winning opening to enter. The winning device may be configured to have a mouth, and when winning in the second stage winning mouth, a special gaming state or a special gaming state lottery may be performed.

Means 12. The information communication unit is incorporated in a part constituting the winning device, and is configured to output information to the front side and / or to input information from the front side. A pachinko machine according to any one of means 11.

In this way, if the information communication unit is configured so as to be incorporated in the components constituting the winning device, it is not necessary to prepare a frame or the like to provide the information communication unit, and the components can be shared, reducing space and cost. Can be achieved effectively.

Means 13. 13. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 12, wherein a character portion having a form imitating a character is provided in the winning device or in the vicinity of the winning device.

According to the configuration as described above, the character part, which is a very conspicuous part in the gaming machine, serves as a mark for information acquisition, so that the player can easily and reliably find the information acquisition location, and the character The design itself of the part itself, or its mode (operation mode, light emission mode, other various modes that change the character part, etc.) and information communication are easy to relate,
It also becomes the structure which is easy to create a novel game mode. In addition, the character part as used in the field of this invention can be set as the structure which imitated the character in various fields planarly or three-dimensionally. Specifically, a person, flora and fauna, other things appearing in novels, comics, movies, theatre, television, or other fields, symbols, or images thereof, are configured as two-dimensional or three-dimensional parts. In particular, for game machine users, if it is configured to resemble a well-known or well-known or fictional person, animal or plant, or other thing, or a configuration with excellent design properties, decorativeness and game play will be improved. It becomes the structure which can be raised effectively.

Specifically, in the device described in the means 13, the winning device can be configured as a game machine accessory, and the character portion can be provided in the accessory. In this case, the character part may be arranged in the part frame part constituting the accessory, or the character part may be arranged inside the part separately from the part frame. Good. In this way, in the second type gaming machine, it is possible to improve the decorativeness and performance of the accessory that is the part most noticed by the player, and to associate the decoration and performance with the information communication unit. Is possible. Specifically, it is possible to produce an effect by associating the information communication unit and the character unit, or to synergistically enhance the decoration effect by associating each other.

Moreover, in the thing described in the means 13, while configuring the character part so that the aspect changes, it may be provided with a character part aspect changing means for controlling to change the aspect of the character part.

If comprised in this way, a player will pay attention to the mode change of a character part, and it can raise a production effect and can also raise the attention degree to an information communication part further. It should be noted that the change of the aspect referred to in the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the character part itself changes, but the aspect of the character part is relatively changed by the change of the part related to the character part (for example, the vicinity of the character part). A configuration that changes to the above is also included as a concept. For example, a configuration is also included in which the character portion is illuminated when the lamp shines at a position away from the character portion by a predetermined distance so that the character portion looks bright or has a predetermined color. In addition, as a change in mode, the character part itself or a mode change by an action that displaces a part related to the character part, or a light emission in which a predetermined part related to the character part or the character part emits light. Of course, any aspect change method other than these may be applied as long as all aspects such as aspect changes are included as concepts and the state of the character portion changes.

Means 14. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to means 13, wherein the winning device is provided as a part of a decorative part or adjacent to the decorative part.

If the winning device is arranged as a part of the decorative part or adjacent to the decorative part in this way, the winning device becomes excellent in decorativeness, and the information communication unit The position of can be effectively known.

Means 15. A pachinko machine equipped with decorative parts in a game area where a game is performed,
An information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined mobile communication terminal,
A pachinko machine characterized in that the information communication unit is provided in the decorative part or in the vicinity of the decorative part.

As described above, if the information communication unit is provided as a part of the decorative part provided in the game area or in the vicinity of the decorative part, the position of the information communication part is effectively provided to the player who pays attention to the decoration. The higher the decorativeness is, the more remarkable the recognition effect is, and the more fun the game is. In the present invention, the decorative part is a part arranged in the game area and refers to all parts related to the decoration in the game, and includes a decorative part having a light emitting means, a decorative part that is partially or entirely driven, or There are various decorative parts such as decorative parts having a shape with excellent design.

Means 16. The pachinko machine according to means 14 or 15, wherein the decorative part is a part configured separately from a display device arranged in a game area and a frame thereof.

In this way, if the decorative part is configured separately from the display device and its frame, it may be difficult to place the information communication unit near the display device, or the decorative part may be placed away from the display device. This is effective when, for example, synergistically improving the decorativeness.

Means 17. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 14 to means 16, wherein the decorative part is a part arranged at a peripheral portion of a game area.

In this way, by arranging a decorative part at the peripheral part of the game area and providing an information communication part in the part arranged at the peripheral part, it is possible to effectively use the area where the game ball does not flow down much. . It is also effective to apply to a configuration in which it is difficult to place the information communication unit near the center of the game area.

Means 18. The pachinko machine according to means 17, wherein the decorative part has a side lamp.

If the information communication unit is arranged in or near the decorative part having the side lamp as described above, an area where there is not much flow of the game ball can be effectively used. It is also possible to make the information communication unit stand out in relation to the decorativeness. In particular, it becomes more effective if the side lamp has a structure that forms a main part of the decoration in the gaming machine. Specifically, the information communication unit can be provided in the vicinity of the side lamp or attached to a component main body in which the side lamp is incorporated.

Moreover, in the thing described in means 14 thru | or means 17, you may make it comprise the said decorative component as a windmill for game machines. Thus, if a decorative part is comprised as a windmill for game machines and an information communication part is arrange | positioned in the windmill vicinity, a novel windmill for game machines can be comprised.

Means 19. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 14 to 18, wherein the decorative part is configured as a notification part for notifying a player of the occurrence of a special gaming state.

For example, when a big hit is made, the decorative part is used to notify whether the big hit is accompanied by a probability change, and the decorative part becomes a part that the player pays much attention to. And if an information communication part is arrange | positioned in the inside of such components, or its vicinity, an information communication part will become a conspicuous structure.

Means 20. The information communication unit is arranged so that the front edge of the information communication unit is located in front of the board surface of the game board, while surrounding the information communication unit so as to surround the entire information communication unit or the information communication unit. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 19, characterized in that a protective part is configured so as to enclose it.

As described above, when the information communication unit is arranged so that the front end edge is located on the front side of the board surface of the game board, the position of the information communication unit is closer to the player and information communication can be performed satisfactorily. In this way, it is beneficial to perform communication. However, when configured in this way, there is a possibility that an impact may occur due to a game ball flowing down colliding with the information communication unit or its vicinity. In contrast,
Since the protection unit is provided so as to surround the information communication unit, the information communication unit is effectively protected even if the information communication unit is arranged closer to the player. This is particularly effective when the information communication unit is configured by semiconductor components such as ICs.

Means 21. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 19, wherein a front end edge of the information communication unit is arranged on the rear side of the board surface of the game board.

If configured in this way, there is no fear that the game ball flowing down will collide with the information communication unit, and the durability of the information communication unit can be improved. In particular, when the information communication unit is configured by a semiconductor component such as an IC. It is effective.

Means 22. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 121, wherein the winning device is arranged on a side opposite to a side where the launch handle is arranged in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine.

In this way, since the information communication unit is arranged on the side opposite to the side having the launch handle for launching the game ball, when the information communication is attempted while continuing the game, the launch handle is held. On the other hand, the communication operation can be performed in a comfortable posture with the hand opposite to the hand, and a preferred configuration is achieved in which communication can be performed without interrupting the game. Furthermore, when the pachinko machine is divided in two from the center in the left-right direction (specifically, when it is divided into left and right by a cut surface in the vertical direction perpendicular to the gaming machine board surface (that is, the gaming board surface of the pachinko machine) In addition, if the launch handle is arranged on one side and the information communication unit is arranged on the other side, the effect of the above means can be achieved. Specifically, for example, the launch handle is placed in the right region as seen from the player,
A winning device can be arranged in the left area.

Means 23. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 22, wherein the information communication unit includes an information transmission unit that transmits information handled in the pachinko machine as a signal receivable by the mobile communication terminal.

In this way, the user can easily acquire the information handled in the pachinko machine with the mobile communication terminal, and the information can be used for various purposes. It becomes. And, when trying to use information from pachinko machines, many users can immediately determine the communication position and communicate easily, so a lot of new game forms that use such information can be used. It becomes the structure which can penetrate | permeate widely.

Means 24. State detecting means for detecting occurrence or progress of a specific gaming state;
Information creating means for creating game information representing the occurrence or progress of the specific gaming state detected by the state detecting means,
The pachinko machine according to means 23, wherein the game information is transmitted from the information transmission unit as information handled in the pachinko machine.

In this way, if the game information created in the pachinko machine is transmitted from the information transmission unit to the mobile communication terminal, the game information can be used for various purposes. And if such game information is transmitted to a mobile communication terminal and used, extremely useful information can be used in terms of granting profits to users, marketing, etc., but the user looks for an information transmission unit. If you don't like it or think it is troublesome, even if it is useful information, you may not be able to use it effectively. In other words, if the information transmission part is not easy to understand and is not easy to use, its search and operation may become cumbersome and may cause the user to leave, especially for new users. Otherwise, it may be difficult to use. On the other hand, according to the above-described configuration, information communication is performed at a position where the player pays attention not only when such a gaming method using portable communication is permeated but also when it is generally not permeated. Since the unit is arranged, the position of the information transmission unit can be intuitively understood. Therefore, since the game progresses smoothly, the user can communicate without feeling stress and can effectively increase the number of users. As a result, various game information and user information can be used. A business form can be created.

Means 25. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein the information communication unit includes an information reception unit configured to be able to receive information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal.

As described above, if the information receiving unit is arranged in the winning device or in the vicinity thereof, when transmitting information from the portable communication terminal to the pachinko machine side, the position where the portable communication terminal should be arranged can be easily grasped. In a novel configuration in which information can be input from the portable communication terminal to the gaming machine, the player can smoothly operate the terminal without being confused.
In addition, the information transmitting 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, etc. The unit may be configured as an information transmitting / receiving unit capable of bidirectional communication. In this way, it contributes to downsizing of the apparatus and reduction of installation space.

Moreover, in the thing described in the means 25, you may make it provide the pachinko machine state change means to change the state of the said pachinko machine based on the information from the said mobile communication terminal received in the said information communication part. In this way, since the state of the pachinko machine can be changed by the player's operation, the player's degree of involvement in the game is further increased, and when the pachinko machine state is changed, the portable communication terminal Therefore, various pachinko machine states can be created using this information. The change of the pachinko machine state is not limited to the change of the display mode and operation mode on the game board, but may be any change as long as the state of the pachinko machine is changed. For example, the state may be changed so as to give a special benefit to the player, or the game state may not be changed. For example, data sent from a user may be simply stored in a pachinko machine (RAM, non-volatile memory, or other storage device) for later use.

In addition, as the pachinko machine state changing means, a game state changing means for changing a gaming state generated in the pachinko machine can be provided. Thereby, the gaming state is changed by the information from the mobile communication terminal, and the user can change the gaming state by his / her own operation. As the change of the game state, for example, the character part and the display mode of the symbol display device are changed, or the game state is changed from the normal game state to a game state that gives a special benefit to the player. Modification methods can be used. For example, triggered by the input of some information from the mobile communication terminal, a drive signal is transmitted to the character part (for example, a signal is transmitted from the CPU to the solenoid part), and the player is notified that the information input has been received. You may let them know.

Means 26. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 and means 25, wherein the information communication unit is configured as a Bluetooth communication antenna capable of Bluetooth communication.

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

Further, in the pachinko machine according to the above 1 to means 26, in the vicinity of the information communication unit,
You may make it provide the approach detection means which detects that the said mobile communication terminal approached. In this way, whether or not the mobile communication terminal is in a communicable position can be determined by the approach detection means, and if communication is performed only when the mobile communication terminal is in the approaching state, the pachinko machine side transmits and receives unnecessary transmission / reception. No processing is performed.

Furthermore, a transmission start means for starting transmission of the game information from the pachinko machine may be provided on condition that the approach detection means detects the approach of the mobile communication terminal. In this way, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which approach is detected and information transmission is automatically started, and a complicated operation by the player can be omitted, resulting in a configuration that is extremely easy to use.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the pachinko machine which makes the structure which is easy for a player to recognize the acquisition place of information, and makes a novel aspect can be provided.

The perspective view shown about the gaming machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. Schematic configuration diagram of a game board in a gaming machine Conceptual diagram showing a state where communication is performed between a gaming machine and a portable communication terminal Block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the communication unit Front view illustrating a mobile phone Block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of a mobile phone Flow chart illustrating special electric accessory control routine Flowchart for explaining the continuation of FIG. 7 of the special electric accessory control routine Flowchart explaining the symbol variation start processing routine Flowchart explaining probability variation processing routine Flowchart explaining gaming state storage processing routine Chart showing examples of detection of probability changing signal, jackpot signal, and probability jackpot signal The figure which shows the example of memory | storage of the game state data in a game state storage area Flowchart explaining game information transmission main routine Flowchart explaining game information creation / transmission processing routine Explanatory drawing which shows the format (data structure of game information) of a transmission buffer, and the storage example of a transmission buffer Explanatory drawing showing an example of message display Explanatory drawing showing a message display example on a mobile phone The figure which shows the example of memory | storage of the game information received by the mobile telephone The figure which shows the example in which the game state data and the time point data were memorize | stored in the game state storage area in the modification. The figure which shows the example of memory | storage of the game information received by the mobile telephone in a modification Explanatory drawing explaining the internal structure of the winning device of 1st Embodiment. Schematic configuration diagram of the game board of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment The perspective view which shows the winning device of 2nd Embodiment. Schematic configuration diagram of a game board of a pachinko machine according to the third embodiment Enlarged view showing the character portion and its vicinity in the pachinko machine of FIG. Explanatory drawing explaining the operation | movement of the character part of FIG. 25, and the internal structure from the front Explanatory drawing explaining the operation | movement of the character part of FIG. 25, and the internal structure from diagonally backward The flowchart explaining the game information transmission main routine in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart explaining the game information transmission main routine in 4th Embodiment Schematic diagram schematically showing the configuration of the game board in the seventh embodiment Schematic showing an example different from FIG.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

A plurality of pachinko machines 1 according to the present embodiment are arranged side by side in the upper part of the counter base of the pachinko islands installed in the game hall. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 at the front, and a glass door frame 3 is attached to the front frame 2. The glass door frame 3 is supported by an axial hinge (not shown) so as to be openable and closable. The glass door frame 3 is a metal frame in which glass is fitted, and a synthetic resin frame (hereinafter referred to as “resin frame” fitted in the frame). ")
And. A game board 7 shown in FIG. 2 is arranged behind the glass door frame 3. The game board 7 has a substantially circular game area, and a first type start port 4, a special display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 5, and a grand prize winning port 6 are provided in the game region. The first type start port 4 is provided with a passage for the game ball B, and a blade 4a is supported at the passage entrance so as to be opened and closed. The winning device 100 provided with the first type starting port 4 is configured as a start chucker for starting symbol variation. The display device 5 can be configured as a symbol display device that dynamically displays symbols, for example. A specific configuration of the winning device 100 will be described later.

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

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

In the display device 5, the symbol variation in the symbol rows 8 to 10 is caused by the winning of the game ball B to the winning device 100 (specifically, the gaming ball B enters from the first type start port 4, and the winning device 100. The game is started by detecting the game ball B by the detecting means provided inside. The symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 8, the right symbol row 10, and the middle symbol row 9, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order. When symbol variations in all symbol sequences 8 to 10 are stopped, a combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) displayed is a predetermined combination (specific display result, hereinafter referred to as “hit combination”). ), That is, a combination of the same type of symbols (for example, 777) when the symbols of the same type are arranged along the jackpot line. This combination of stop symbols is hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol”. In this embodiment, there are a total of five types of jackpot lines: one that extends in the horizontal direction (upper, middle, and lower three types) and one that extends in the diagonal direction (two types, lower right and lower left). Not limited to. For example, the number of jackpot lines is one, and it may be what is usually called “one line”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric combination is activated, and a jackpot gaming state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player arrives, and it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

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

The special winning opening 6 is provided below the first type starting opening 4 and includes one V zone 11, two passages 12 and 13, and a shutter 14. The shutter 14 is a solenoid 15 for a special prize opening.
(Hereinafter also simply referred to as “solenoid 15”), and opens and closes the inlets of the V zone 11 and the passages 12 and 13.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 is provided with a start port switch 18, a V zone switch 19 and a count switch 20. The start port switch 18 is the first of the game balls B
A winning at the seed starting port 4 is detected. The V zone switch 19 detects the winning of the game ball B into the V zone 11, and the count switch 20 detects the winning of the game ball B into the big winning opening 6. In addition, a control device 21 is provided to drive and control the solenoid 15 and the display device 5 based on the detection results of the switches 18 to 20, respectively. The control device 21 includes a read memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU. In more detail, the control device 21 includes a main board that performs the main control of the pachinko machine 1, a display control board that controls each unit according to a signal from the main board, a volume adjustment board, an LED board, and a payout control board. And the like.

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

An external connection terminal plate 16 is connected to the output port of the CPU. In addition, the external connection terminal plate 16 is a hall computer output terminal 16 connected to the hall computer.
A to D and output terminals 16 a to 16 d for communication units connected to the communication unit 30 are provided.

Here, the output terminals 16A and 16a output a “probability changing signal” indicating that the high probability mode described above is being performed. Further, the output terminals 16B and 16b output a “big hit signal” indicating that a big hit is being generated. In addition, the output terminals 16C and 16c are “probable big hit signals” indicating that big hits are occurring due to a predetermined special symbol (for example, odd symbols).
Is output. Further, the output terminals 16D and 16c output a “firing switch signal” indicating whether or not the game ball B is being fired by the ball launching device.

Further, in the vicinity of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the light receiving unit 34, a notification lamp 3 as a notification unit is provided.
1 is provided. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in addition to the notification lamp 31, the infrared light emitting unit 33, and the infrared light receiving unit 34, an interface circuit (I / F) 35 and a CPU
36, a ROM 37, and a RAM 38 constitute a communication unit 30. When this communication unit 30 functions, information communication with a portable communication terminal becomes possible. Hereinafter, each element in the communication unit 30 will be described.

The notification lamp 31 is configured as a lamp for visually informing the player of a state related to communication, and the switching timing of turning on and off can be set in various patterns.
In this embodiment, it is configured to visually notify the player that game information can be transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33, and is turned on when there is game information that can be transmitted. Further, when the game information is transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33, the notification lamp 31 blinks and the light is turned off when the transmission is completed.

An infrared light emitting unit 33 as an information transmitting unit is arranged in the vicinity of the display device 5 and is used for the mobile phone 2.
It is configured as a light emitting device for transmitting game information or the like as an infrared signal to 00. The infrared signal emitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33 has directivity, and the infrared signal is output in a direction substantially orthogonal to the board surface of the game board 7 in the vicinity of the display device 5, for example. . Here, since an infrared signal is output from the infrared light emitting unit 33 toward the front (player side), the infrared signal does not interfere between adjacent pachinko machines. The output direction is not limited to this as long as it can be received in the vicinity of the winning device 100.

The infrared light receiving unit 34 as an information receiving unit is arranged in the vicinity of the display device 5 similarly to the information transmitting unit, and is configured as a light receiving device for receiving an infrared signal transmitted from the mobile phone 200. Since the infrared signal has directivity as described above, the cellular phone 20
0 infrared light receiving unit 208 and infrared light emitting unit 209 are connected to infrared light emitting unit 3 of communication unit 30.
3 and the infrared light receiver 34, the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 are specified as communication partners.

The actuator driving means 55 receives a signal from the CPU 36 and drives a solenoid unit as a driving actuator, and has a configuration including a driving circuit and a solenoid unit (not shown). This drive circuit can be configured, for example, as a circuit that receives a drive signal from the CPU 36 and energizes the coil section and receives a drive OFF signal to release the energization. One or a plurality of solenoid parts may be driven. When a plurality of solenoid parts are provided, the solenoid parts can be configured in parallel so that each solenoid part can be controlled independently. Further, the solenoid portion may be configured as a portion that drives the blade 4a of the start chuck 100 as shown in FIG. 2, and a solenoid that drives a displacement portion 60A of a character portion 60 (see FIG. 25: described later) described later. You may comprise as the part 70 or the displacement part 69 (after-mentioned). Here, the configuration in which the actuator driving means is provided inside the communication unit 30 is shown, but such means is provided on another board, and the actuator is driven based on a signal from the main board or a signal from the communication unit. You may comprise.

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

The CPU 36 is a control device for controlling each part of the communication unit 30, and reads a control program from the ROM 37 and executes it.
The ROM 37 is a read-only storage medium that stores a control program for controlling each part of the communication unit 30 and other programs, or various data.
The RAM 38 is a rewritable storage medium having a work area used by the CPU 36, a game state storage area 38a, and a transmission buffer 38b for transmitting game information.

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

Next, a specific configuration of the winning device will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning device 100 is configured as a start chucker,
It takes the form of an electric tulip. In the winning device 100, when a game ball enters the first type starting port 4 (operating port), the winning device 100 moves along a passage 100c formed in the component main body 100a and flows backward. On the rear side thereof, a start port switch 18 (not shown in FIG. 22: see FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball is provided.
Predetermined processing is executed based on the detection by.

In addition, infrared receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 as information communication units are arranged inside the winning device 100. Specifically, the hole 45 and the hole 48 at a position below the component main body 100a (specifically, a structure that opens at a position below the front decoration 100b provided in a planar shape in front of the winning device 100). The light emitting element 31a constituting the above-described notification lamp 31 is provided inside the hole 45, and on the other hand, the light receiving / emitting light constituting the infrared light receiving / emitting parts 33 and 34 is provided inside the hole 48. A chip is provided. Here, in a state where these electronic components are arranged on the substrate 46, they are electrically connected to the electric wire portion 49 via the connector portion 47 provided on the rear side of the substrate. Then, the CPU 36 shown in FIG.
It is in the form of being electrically connected to.

The infrared light receiving / emitting units 33 and 34 are arranged so that the front edge 43 is located behind the board surface 7a of the game board. The infrared light receiving / emitting unit 33 is disposed around the infrared light receiving / emitting units 33 and 34. , 34 is surrounded by a part of the component main body 100b of the winning device 100, so that a protection unit 44 is formed. The protection unit 44 is configured in a wall shape surrounding the light receiving / emitting chip disposed inside the hole 48 and protects the impact on the light receiving / emitting chip.
In addition, you may arrange | position a nail etc. further around this protective wall, and may raise intensity | strength. In the example of FIG. 22, the front end edge 43 of the infrared light emitting / receiving units 33 and 34 is arranged so as to be located behind the board surface 7 a, but the front end edge is surrounded by the protective wall in this way. May be arranged in front of the board surface 7a.

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

In this embodiment, when the transmission request button 32 is pressed while the notification lamp 31 is lit, the notification lamp 31 starts blinking and the transmission of game information by an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit 33 is started. . Although the operation unit has a button configuration here, any configuration such as an operation lever, a touch panel, or the like that can be operated from the outside by the player may be used. In addition, although an operation unit is provided here for performing a trigger input for information transmission, any operation can be applied to other uses as long as it is an information input operation related to information transmission. For example, a plurality of items may be displayed in a selectable manner on the display screen, and any of them may be selected by operating the operation unit. As an example, for example, the player can select whether to request information transmission from a pachinko machine or to request explanation information (for example, operation explanation) regarding information communication, and perform processing corresponding to the selection operation. You may make it perform.

Next, the cellular phone 20 that performs infrared communication with the communication unit 30 of the pachinko machine 1.
The configuration of 0 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. As shown in the front view of FIG. 5, the mobile phone 200 includes a case 202, a key operation unit 204, a liquid crystal panel (display unit) 206, an infrared light receiving unit 208, and an infrared light emitting unit 209. The key operation unit 204 is
It is arranged in the front case portion 203 of the case 202, and is composed of a cross key, a power key, a function key, an on-hook key (start key), a clear key, a letter / number key (ten key), and the like. The liquid crystal panel 206 has an opening 202 formed in the case 202.
It is arrange | positioned inside a. The infrared light receiving unit 208 is disposed on the upper part 202 b of the case 202 together with the infrared light emitting unit 209.

Next, the electric circuit configuration of the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.
The mobile phone 200 includes a liquid crystal panel 206, an infrared light receiving unit 208, and an infrared light emitting unit 209.
In addition, the wireless unit 210, the audio circuit 212, the receiver 214, the microphone 216, the transmission / reception antenna 218, the nonvolatile memory 220, the control unit (microcomputer) 222, and the secondary battery 224 are included. 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 transmitting / receiving 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 converts the audio signal into the audio circuit 2.
12 is output. The nonvolatile memory 220 stores various data and various programs in a nonvolatile manner. Note that a game information receiving program for receiving game information from the communication unit 30 is downloaded from, for example, an Internet homepage operated by a gaming machine manufacturer or the like and stored in the nonvolatile memory 220. The secondary battery 224 supplies power to each circuit. The control unit 222 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs telephone call processing, e-mail creation / transmission processing, and Internet processing.

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

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

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

Now, when the game is started by the player, the control device 21 starts with the first type of the game ball B based on the detection result of the start port switch 18 in step S10 of the special electric accessory control routine of FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a winning at the start port 4. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, in step S20,
Each value of the internal random number counter and the outlier reach random number counter is acquired, and outliers are acquired for each of the symbol columns 8 to 10 based on the values of the respective symbol counters. Acquisition here refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in a memory.

Next, a symbol variation start process is executed in step S30. Specifically, step S3 in FIG.
1, the symbols in the symbol rows 8 to 10 are variably displayed on the display device 5. This display makes it appear to the player that the three reels of left, middle and right are rotating.
In step S32, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is the same as the jackpot value. As the jackpot value, two types of values (low probability jackpot value and high probability jackpot value) are prepared. The former is a value for generating the jackpot gaming state with the low probability described above, and the latter is a value for generating with a high probability. For example, the internal random number counter is “0” to “299”.
If the value is updated every predetermined time in the range of “7”, “7” is set as the low probability jackpot value, and “7”, “17”, “27”, “37”, “47” are high. The jackpot value for probability.
Then, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be 1/300 when the low probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value, and 1/60 when the high probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value. When the low probability mode is set in the previous control cycle, the low probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value. When the high probability mode is set, the high probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value.

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

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

In step S50, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped. Subsequently, step S60.
In FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a big hit combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated. If it is satisfied, step S70 is performed.
, The big hit signal ON is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b. Furthermore, step S
At 80, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If it is a special symbol (step S80: Yes), the probability variation big hit signal ON is set at the output terminals 16C and 16c at step S90. Output to. Subsequently, in step S100, the round counter R is reset. In step S110, the winning counter P is reset and the flag F is set to “0”.

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

Next, in step S140, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter P is equal to or less than a predetermined value Pmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 6 is yet. If this determination condition is satisfied (step S150: Yes), the process returns to step S140. As a result, P
Unless more than max game balls B win or the scheduled closing time arrives, the big winning opening 6 is kept open. On the other hand, if any one of the determination conditions in steps S140 and S150 is not satisfied, the solenoid 15 is demagnetized in step S160.
Then, the shutter 14 is raised, and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is closed.

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

In the probability variation processing routine of FIG. 10, it is determined in step S221 whether or not the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (in this case, an even symbol). If this criterion is not met (
Step S221: No), that is, if the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0” (whether or not in the high probability mode) is determined in Step S227. When the probability variation counter C is “0” (in the high probability mode) (S
227: Yes), in step S228, the probability changing signal ON is output to the output terminals 16A and 1
Output to 6a. Subsequently, in step S229, the high probability mode is set, and the probability variation counter C is set to “2”. After executing the processing of step S229, the probability variation processing routine is terminated. Thus, when the big hit gaming state is continuously generated with the special symbol (odd symbol) during the high probability, the high probability mode is continued.

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

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

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

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

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

First, in step S300, the respective signal states of “probability changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probable big hit signal” are read from the I / F circuit 35, respectively. Then, step S3
10, it is determined whether or not the “big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON (step S310: Yes),
In step S320, it is determined whether or not the “probability big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON. If it is determined that the “probable big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S320)
: Yes), in step S330, the game state code “B0” indicating the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot
0 "is stored in the address indicated by the pointer AP in the gaming state storage area 38a. Subsequently, in step S340, the probability variation continuation number counter L is incremented, and in step S400, the pointer AP is updated. End processing and return.

When it is determined in step S320 that the “probability change jackpot signal” has not changed from OFF to ON (S320: No), in step S350, the game status code “A00” indicating the occurrence of the normal jackpot is displayed in the game status storage area. Store at the address indicated by the pointer AP of 38a. Subsequently, in step S360, it is determined whether or not the “probability changing signal” is in an ON state. If the “probability changing signal” is in the ON state (S360: Yes), the probability changing continuous number counter L is incremented in step S340. And step S
At 400, the pointer AP is updated, the processing of this routine is terminated, and the process returns.

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

The output terminals 16a to 16d, steps S300, S310, S320, and S370 function as the state detection means of the present invention. In addition, “occurrence of a normal jackpot”, “occurrence of a probable variation jackpot”, and “continuity of probability variation game” correspond to “occurrence of a specific gaming state” in the present invention.
Here, FIG. 12 shows how game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a based on specific output examples of “probability changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probability big hit signal”. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a chart showing an example of output of “probability changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probability big hit signal” in time series, and the probability variation mode is entered by occurrence of the probable big hit, In this example, a normal big hit, a probable big hit, a normal big hit occur in order, and the probability variation mode ends when a normal big hit occurs. In this case, the probability variation number of consecutive times is 5. FIG. 13 shows a game state storage area 38.
It is a figure which shows typically the example of a memory | storage which can be set to a. It is assumed that game information is not transmitted in the middle of these.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, game information transmission processing from the communication unit 30 to the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game information transmission main routine shown in FIG. 15 and the game information creation / transmission processing routine shown in FIG. The game information transmission main routine and the game information creation / transmission processing routine are stored in the ROM 37, and the CPU 36
These routines are read from M37 and executed.

First, in step S410, it is determined whether or not game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a. When it is determined that the game state data is not stored (that is, there is no information to be transmitted) (step S410: No), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. If it is determined that the game state data is stored (step S4
10: Yes), the notification lamp 31 is turned on in step S420. Note that step S410 and the CPU 36 function as a transmission preparation determination unit and a storage state determination unit.

On the other hand, when the player knows that the game information that can be transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 is stored by turning on the notification lamp 31, the player takes out the mobile phone 200 and operates the button 204 to execute the game information receiving program. to start. Then, the liquid crystal panel 2 of the mobile phone 200
In 06, as shown in FIG. 18A, a message “Information is ready to be received. Press the transmission request button.” Is displayed. Then, the player uses the mobile phone 20
0 infrared light receiving unit 208 and infrared light emitting unit 209 are connected to infrared light emitting unit 3 of communication unit 30.
3 and the infrared light receiver 34 are made to face and approach each other.

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

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

On the other hand, while game information is being transmitted from the communication unit 30, a message “Information is being received” is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 as shown in FIG. . As is clear from the above description, when a plurality of game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a, a plurality of pieces of game information are continuously transmitted. Game information can be received in a lump. Communication unit 3
When the transmission of the game information from 0 is completed and the transmission end signal is received (step S480), the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 displays “Information reception is complete” as shown in FIG. Is displayed, and the execution of the game information receiving program is terminated.

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S430 that the transmission request button 32 has not been pressed (step S430: No), it is determined in step S500 whether or not the big hit gaming state has ended. Note that the end of the big hit gaming state means that the big win 6
Means that it is immediately after the end of a series of cycles in which the opening and closing are repeated. When it is determined that the big hit gaming state has ended (step S500: Yes), a message for causing the player to perform a game information reading operation is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5. FIG. 17 (a)
Shows a message display example of the screen 5a in this case. In other words, if unreceived game information remains even immediately after the jackpot game state ends, the message is displayed on the screen 5a to prompt the player to receive the game information and are left unreceived. This prevents the game information from being illegally received by the player. This message also displays operation explanation information such as “Move the mobile phone closer to the start chucker!”, And other useful operation explanation information (for example, “cell phone ○
"Please press the button" etc.) can be displayed. This message can be stored as image information in storage means (for example, ROM in the display control board or ROM 37 of the communication unit 30). In this case, the ROM functions as operation explanation information storage means, and the CPU in the display control board or the CPU 36 of the communication unit 30 functions as display control means.

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

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

The game information transmitted in the above-described game information transmission main routine is stored in the mobile phone 20
When received by 0, the game information including the gaming machine ID, the game information counter value, and the game state data is sequentially stored and accumulated in the memory 220 built in the mobile phone 200. still,
FIG. 19 shows a storage example of game information in the memory 220 of the mobile phone 200.

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

Then, the player can easily obtain information related to the game result in the pachinko machine 1 by receiving the game information from the pachinko machine 1 using the mobile phone 200 possessed by the player. Further, the game information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 represents the occurrence of a specific game state so as to be individually identifiable. That is, since the gaming information includes a gaming machine ID as gaming machine identification information for identifying the pachinko machine, it is possible to reliably identify which pachinko machine is installed in the gaming hall in each place. Can do. Further, since the game information includes a game information count value as unique information set for each occurrence of a specific gaming state, it is sure to be compared with game information received by the same or different players on different days or times. Can be identified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Second Embodiment
2nd Embodiment demonstrates the example which provided the information communication part for the prize-winning apparatus 110 different from 1st Embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the winning device 110 shown in the second embodiment has a displacement portion configured to be displaceable and a displacement control means for controlling the displacement, and based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. The displacement of the displacement portion is controlled so as to facilitate winning. Specifically, the winning device 110 is configured as a so-called attacker, and it is impossible for a game ball to enter in a normal state, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (specifically, occurrence of a jackpot game). Based on this, the shutter 14 (displacement portion) is opened, and a game ball can enter through the special winning opening 6. A known mechanism can be used for the opening / closing mechanism of the shutter 14, and detailed description thereof is omitted. However, the opening / closing operation is performed based on driving of a solenoid unit (not shown), and the solenoid unit and the CPU function as a displacement control unit. . Then, as shown in FIG.
Infrared light emitting / receiving parts 33 and 34 as information communication parts are arranged inside a protruding part 112 provided to protrude forward from a flat plate part 111 formed in a plate shape at 0, and a notification lamp 31 is provided in the vicinity thereof. Has been placed. Note that the functions of the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 and the notification lamp 31 are the same as those of the first embodiment, and only the arrangement configuration is different from that of the first embodiment. 24 shows an example in which the shutter 14 is arranged on the right side of the shutter 14, but it may be arranged in the opposite position, that is, on the left side of the shutter 14.

<Third Embodiment>
In FIG. 25, the structure which provided the information communication part in the prize-winning apparatus 120 also called an accessory is demonstrated.

The pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 25 is configured as a second-class game machine also called a so-called wings. In the winning device 120 provided at the center of the pachinko machine 1, the opening / closing provided on the left and right The portion 69 (displacement portion) is configured to be openable and closable, and the opening and closing portion 69 is formed in a predetermined condition (here, winning in a winning device 68 (start chucker) provided at the lower left and right, or in the lower center of the center. The system is configured to be opened for a predetermined time based on winning in the winning device 67 (start chucker) provided, and an operating port (V zone or the like) (not shown) is provided inside the winning device 120. In addition, a special game state (such as a big hit state) is generated when a game ball that has entered the winning device 120 during the opening of the opening / closing unit 69 wins the operation opening. In addition, it may be configured so that a predetermined jackpot state is uniformly generated when a winning is made in the operating port, or a lottery is performed upon winning the operating port and a gaming state based on the lottery result is generated. Good game state based on lottery results
For example, the number of rounds of the jackpot game can be set in a plurality of stages, and the number of rounds according to the lottery result can be set.

Then, as shown in FIG. 25, a character portion in which characters such as persons and animals (here, dog characters) are three-dimensionally formed on the upper part of the game (winning device 120) provided in the center of the game board 7. 60 is provided, and infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 as information communication units are provided in the character unit 60 or in the vicinity thereof. The character portion 60 is configured, for example, with a design that attracts the player's interest, and has a configuration in which the aspect changes according to the gaming state. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the character unit 60 is configured to be attached to a frame 140 of an accessory (winning device 120), and has an information communication unit (that is, an infrared light emitting unit 33 and an infrared light receiving unit 34) therein. ) And the notification lamp 61 having the same function as the notification lamp 31 described above are disposed therein. And this character part 60 is fixed to the frame 140, the fixed part 60B which is not displaced relatively with respect to the frame 140, and the displacement part 60 attached so that relative displacement is possible with respect to the fixed part 60B.
Each of the displacement portions 60A has at least two displacement states, a first displacement state as shown in FIG. 26 (a) and a second displacement state as shown in FIG. 26 (b). It is configured to take.

Further, the character unit 60 has a mode (FIG. 26B) in which the information communication unit (infrared light emitting / receiving units 33, 34) can be visually recognized and a mode (FIG. 26A in FIG. )
) And at least two aspects. In this case, in the case of the normal mode, that is, the mode in which communication is not performed, both the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are not visible from the front as shown in FIG. In FIG. 26B, the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are configured to be visible from the front.

Further, the internal configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. In the character portion 60, the displacement portion 60A is a drive portion 72 provided in a drive actuator (solenoid portion 70).
It is comprised so that it may receive and receive the action from. And as shown in FIG. 27, the drive part 72 is provided in the shaft shape in the form which inserts a part in the coil part 71 formed in the hollow shape, for example, is comprised with metal members, such as iron. When the coil part 71 is excited by energization, the coil part 71 is drawn. At the end of the drive unit 72 is the drive unit 7.
2 and a displacement portion 60A are formed, and a flange portion 72C is formed so as to protrude laterally from the straight rod portion 72A. A coil spring 73 is provided between the flange portion 72 </ b> C and the frame portion 71 </ b> B in the coil portion 71, and the drive portion 72.
Is biased in a direction away from the coil portion 71. When the coil portion 71 is not energized, the flange portion 72C is separated from the coil portion 71. When the coil portion 71 is energized, the drive portion 72 is drawn into the coil portion 71 against the bias of the coil spring 73, and in conjunction with this, the displacement portion 60A. Is displaced, and FIG.
It is displaced to the position indicated by (b). The configuration shown here is merely an example, and other configurations may be used as long as the displacement portion 60A is displaced relative to the fixed portion 60B in accordance with the drive of the solenoid portion 70.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, a gap is formed between the fixed portion 60B configured in a plate shape and the frame body 140 to allow the displacement of the displacement portion 60A. The displacement portion 60A moves up and down in the gap. In order to determine the direction of displacement,
You may make it provide the guide member which restrains the motion of the displacement part 60A in the front-back direction, and guides it to an up-down direction. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the notification lamp (lamp 61) is configured to form a part of the character part 60, and has a light emission mode in which the character part 60 is partially lit. The lamp 61 can also be controlled so that the light emission mode changes according to the mode of the character portion. As a specific configuration, as shown in FIG. 28, a lamp 61 having a predetermined shape is provided so as to be integrated with or fixed to the fixed portion 60B, and the light is emitted forward when light is emitted. can do.

As shown in FIG. 28, the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are provided in a form fixed to the frame 140 behind the displacement unit 60A. In the communication mode, the solenoid unit 70 is provided. , When the drive unit 72 is drawn into the coil unit 71,
In conjunction with this, as shown by the solid line portion in FIG. 26, the displacement portion 60A is displaced downward so that the infrared light emitting portion 63 and the infrared light receiving portion 64 can be visually recognized from the front. A gap is generated between the fixed portion 60B and the end edge 65, and the infrared light emitting unit 3 passes through the gap.
It is possible to irradiate infrared light forward from 3, and infrared light from the front can be received by the infrared light receiver 34.

Here, the character portion in the form of a dog is configured to change its aspect so that the mouth of the dog opens, and the information communication portion appears from the mouth. With such a configuration, when the mode changes from the normal state to the communication state, the information communication unit that has not appeared until then appears suddenly, so that the configuration is very varied. In particular, in a light emitting unit that emits infrared light as described above, red light is emitted to the player side due to its appearance, and thus a very novel aspect can be created. .

The configuration for displacing a part of the character portion 60 as shown here is merely an example, and the displacement portion 60A may be displaced relative to the fixed portion 60B in accordance with the drive of the solenoid portion 70. Other configurations may be used. Further, here, a single part that forms a part of the character part 60 is configured to be displaced with respect to the game board 7, but a plurality of parts may be configured to be displaced, You may comprise so that it may displace with respect to the game board 7. FIG. Further, the character portion can be configured to be similar to various things such as a fictional character portion such as the main character of an animation, an actual celebrity such as a celebrity, or an animal or plant such as a dog, which will be described later, or a vehicle.

Next, game information transmission processing from the information communication unit (infrared light emitting / receiving units 33 and 34) to the mobile phone 200 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of the game information transmission main routine shown in FIG. . The game information transmission main routine has the same flow as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 14 except that an actuator driving process is provided in S630 and a process for turning it off in S690. . A program for performing this routine is stored in the ROM 37 as in the first embodiment, and the CPU 3
6 reads these routines from the ROM 37 and executes them. Further, the flowchart of the game information creation / transmission processing routine in S680 is the same as that in the first embodiment.
That is, the one shown in FIG. 15 can be used.

First, in step S610, it is determined whether or not game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a. When it is determined that the game state data is not stored (that is, there is no information to be transmitted) (step S610: No), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. If it is determined that the game state data is stored (step S6)
10: Yes) In step S620, the notification lamp 61 (corresponding to the notification lamp 31 in FIG. 4) is turned on, and a drive signal for driving the solenoid unit 70 is output to an actuator drive means (not shown) (S630).

The actuator drive means receives a signal from the CPU 36 in FIG. 4 and drives the solenoid unit 70 as a drive actuator.
(FIG. 27). This drive circuit can be configured, for example, as a circuit that receives a drive signal from the CPU 36 and energizes the coil unit 71 and receives a drive OFF signal to release the energization. Then, when a predetermined drive condition is satisfied and a drive signal is output from the CPU 36, the drive coil 72 is energized by the drive circuit to drive the drive unit 72, and the character unit is interlocked with the drive unit 72. 60 aspects will change. Here, C
The actuator driving means including the PU 36, the driving circuit, and the solenoid unit 70 functions as a displacement control means and a character mode changing means. In the third embodiment, step S610 and the CPU 36 function as a transmission preparation completion determination unit and a storage state determination unit. Then, the character unit 60 receives this drive signal and changes from the first operation mode shown in FIG. 26A to the second operation mode shown in FIG. 26B as described above.

On the other hand, when the player knows that game information that can be transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 is stored by turning on the notification lamp 61 and the operation of the character unit 60, the player takes out the mobile phone 200 and operates the button 204. Start the game information receiving program. Then, on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200, as in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18A, “Information is ready to be received. Press the transmission request button.” A message is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the player (in FIG. 3, the player 400 is exemplified)
The infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200 are opposed to and approached to the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 of the communication unit 30.

Subsequently, in step S640, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. When the transmission request button 32 is pressed (step S640: Yes), a connect signal is transmitted in step S650, and a return signal is received in S660. Thereby, infrared communication is enabled between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. Subsequently, in S670, the notification lamp 31 starts blinking. In step S680, the game information creation / transmission processing routine shown in FIG. 15 is called. When this routine ends, the drive of the actuator is turned off (ie, energization is released) in S690, and the first displacement state shown in FIG. Then, after the lamp is turned off in S700, the stored contents in the game state storage area are erased. On the other hand, in step S440,
When it is determined that the transmission request button 32 has not been pressed, S500 to S5 in FIG.
50, the same processing as S50 is executed in S720 to S770.

In the first embodiment, the message display in S510 and S530 in FIG. 14 is performed on the display device 5 (FIG. 2). In the third embodiment, the message is provided outside the game board 7. The same message may be displayed on the display device at S730 and S750, and the notification lamp 61 is changed to a special light emitting mode (for example, blinking in a short cycle) instead of the message display. Alternatively, the notification may be made by lighting a lamp different from the notification lamp 61. Further, the processing of S720 to S770 is omitted, and S64 is performed.
If there is no transmission request at 0, the process may be waited until there is a transmission request, or if there is no transmission request after elapse of a predetermined time in S640, the stored game data is deleted. You may make it complete | finish.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the player transmits information by pressing a transmission request button. However, information transmission may be performed without providing such a button. The configuration of the fourth embodiment can be applied in combination with any embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment, as shown in step S440 of the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed, and if the transmission request button 32 has been pressed, step S440 is performed. In S450, the connect signal is transmitted, but the transmission may be started under another condition.

For example, instead of the transmission request button 32, sensor means for detecting the approach of the mobile phone 200 to the communication unit 30 is provided, and when the sensor means detects the approach of the mobile phone 200, the communication unit 30 stores game information. You may comprise so that transmission may be started. Also in this case, the configuration can be the same as that of the flowchart of FIG. 14, and the determination by S440 in FIG. 14 is detected by the sensor means instead of being triggered by pressing by the transmission request button 32 (FIG. 1 or the like). A trigger may be used. In this case, if detected by the sensor means, the process proceeds to Yes in S440, the connect signal is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal, and after the transmission, the return signal from the mobile communication terminal is received and transmission is started. The Rukoto. Thereby, infrared communication is enabled between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. According to the second embodiment, the player can receive game information simply by bringing the mobile phone 200 close to the infrared light emitting unit 33. In addition, as a sensor means, it is possible to employ | adopt well-known approaching object detection sensors (for example, an infrared sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc.) by various systems.

When the detection is confirmed by the sensor means, the fact that the detection is made may be displayed on the display device 5 to notify the player. In this case, S440 and S4 in FIG.
50, a display step may be provided. In this step, for example, explanation information (specifically, provided in storage means (ROM, etc.) in a gaming machine is triggered by detection by the sensor means. What is necessary is just to read the image data etc. which explain that the approach of the portable communication terminal was detected, and to display it on the display device 5. In this way, the user can confirm whether or not the mobile communication terminal is in the correct position immediately, in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-see manner, and can give the user a sense of security. It becomes.

Furthermore, instead of using detection by the sensor means as a trigger, the same processing may be performed using information reception by the information reception unit as a trigger. The flowchart of FIG. 30 illustrates the flow of processing by such a method. The flowchart of FIG. 30 shows another example of the game information transmission main routine shown in FIG. 29.
The processing from 0 to S910 is the same as the processing from S650 to 710 in FIG.
The processes from S970 to S970 are the same as the processes from S720 to S770 shown in FIG. 29, and thus detailed description of these processes is omitted.

FIG. 30 will be described with reference to the configuration of the third embodiment. Similarly to the process of FIG. 29, in step S810, it is determined whether or not game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a. When it is determined that the game state data is not stored (that is, there is no information to be transmitted) (step S810: No), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. When it is determined that the game state data is stored (step S810: Y
es), a drive signal for driving the solenoid unit 70 is output toward the actuator drive means 55 (S820). Here, step S810 and the CPU 36 function as a transmission preparation completion determination unit and a storage state determination unit. Then, the character unit 60 receives this drive signal and changes from the first operation mode shown in FIG. 26A to the second operation mode shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the player knows that game information that can be transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 is stored by the operation of the character unit 60, the player takes out the mobile phone 200 and operates the button 204 to execute a game information receiving program. to start. Then, on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200, for example, a message “Ready to receive information is ready. Press the send button on this phone” is displayed. Then, the player makes the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200 face and approach the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 of the communication unit 30 as in FIG. Press a predetermined button specified in the program. The example shown here is merely an example, and the mobile phone 200
Any method and configuration that can transmit any information to the information receiving unit (in this case, the infrared light receiving unit 34).

Subsequently, in step S830, it is determined whether information is received from 200 from the mobile phone. In this configuration, step S830, the infrared light receiving unit 34, and the CPU
36 functions as a reception state determination means. If it is determined that reception has been detected, the process proceeds to Yes in step S830, and the lamp 61 provided on the nose of the dog shown in FIG. 26 is turned on as the information reception detection mode. Then, as in FIG. 29, S850
Then, a connect signal is transmitted, then a return signal is received in S860, and a game information creation / transmission processing routine shown in FIG. 15 is called in step S880. If it is determined in S830 that the message has not been received, S6 in FIG.
In S920 to S970, the same processing as when the process proceeds to NO in 40 is performed. Note that FIG.
In 0, the lamp lighting mode is generated based on the reception of information from the mobile phone 200. However, a predetermined actuator driving mode may be generated on such a condition. For example, if the CPU 36 sends a signal for periodically turning on and off the solenoid unit 70 to the actuator driving means 55 (FIG. 4), the states of FIGS. 26A and 26B are repeated. It becomes an operation state in which the dog's mouth moves rapidly. According to this configuration, since the character portion can be changed by transmitting information from the mobile phone, communication can be enjoyed and a novel game can be experienced. Also in this case, as in the case of FIG. 29, the display device (
A message may be displayed on the display device in S930 and S950 by providing the display lamp, and the notification lamp 61 is turned on in a special light emitting mode (instead of the message display).
For example, the notification may be performed by blinking in a short cycle or the like, or the lamp different from the notification lamp 61 may be lit. Further, the processing from S920 to S970 may be omitted, and if no information is received in S830, the process may wait until information is received, or if no information is received after a predetermined time in S830, the information is accumulated. The game data may be erased to end the process.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the said embodiment, although the example which mainly uses infrared light as an information transmission medium was shown, you may comprise as follows using electromagnetic waves as a medium. The configuration of the fifth embodiment can be applied in combination with any embodiment of the present invention.

For example, it is good also as a structure which performs the radio | wireless communication by Bluetooth between the portable communication terminals in which the Bluetooth communication known as a near field communication technique which uses an electromagnetic wave as a medium is possible.

More specifically, instead of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 in the above-described embodiment, for example, a Bluetooth module that enables exchange of weak radio waves of about 1 mW or less in a 2.47 GHz band in a gaming machine. And an antenna module having directivity in a substantially vertical direction (for example, a chip antenna suitably used for Bluetooth communication) is provided in the gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) or in the vicinity of the gaming machine, and in the vicinity of the front of the winning device. Is configured to output radio waves. Specifically, the antenna module is a winning device or in the vicinity of the winning device (specifically, the position of the infrared light emitting unit 33 in any of the above embodiments).
Can be provided.

Then, the operation in this modification will be described. First, when a player who has a portable communication terminal capable of Bluetooth communication sits on a chair and the portable communication terminal enters the communication area of the antenna module, The pachinko machine 1 or the card unit performs a normal authentication procedure according to the Bluetooth standard such as transmission / reception of a Bluetooth ID with the mobile communication terminal that has entered the area, and the telephone number of the mobile communication terminal is passed through the Bluetooth unit. Receive and obtain without contact. The phone number data of the obtained mobile communication terminal is
It is registered as an information terminal to be communicated and transmitted to the management computer. At this time, if for some reason the same phone number data is accidentally obtained in a plurality of adjacent pachinko machines 1 or card units, is there a duplication with the already registered phone numbers? If there is a duplication, request a retransmission of the telephone number and register the communication target again. For portable communication terminals registered for communication in this way, 2.4
Game information is transmitted by weak radio waves in the 7 GHz band.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to transmit the game information every time occurrence of a specific game state is detected, and to receive the game information at the mobile communication terminal. In addition, radio waves are radiated from the antenna module perpendicularly to the upper surface direction, and radio wave radiation is concentrated within a predetermined angle range on the upper surface of the antenna, so that almost no radio wave radiation is made outside the predetermined angle range. It is possible to prevent radio wave interference between adjacent antenna modules. In addition,
Here, the Bluetooth module has been described as an example, but other wireless communication methods using electromagnetic waves as a medium may be used as long as information can be acquired in the vicinity of the display device.

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

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

In addition, a communication abnormality can be confirmed in the same manner in the processing of FIG. For example, if the confirmation signal cannot be received after a lapse of a predetermined time after transmitting the contents of the transmission buffer in S650, it can be displayed as explanatory information that the communication is abnormal. Note that the communication status explanation information (for example, the explanation information at the time of the communication abnormality as described above) can be stored in advance as image data in the ROM 37 or the like, indicating that the communication abnormality has occurred as described above. This can be read out as a condition and displayed on the display device 5.

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

<Seventh embodiment>
The seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. FIG.
In the seventh embodiment, an example will be described in which an information communication unit is arranged in the vicinity of a decorative part arranged in the peripheral part of the game area or in the vicinity of the decorative part. The decorative component 150 in FIG. 31 shows an example in which an information communication unit is attached to at least one of the component main bodies 151a and 151b into which the side lamps 157a and 157b are respectively incorporated. More specifically, the third embodiment The character part 60 similar to the above is incorporated in the component main body 151 b, and an infrared light receiving and emitting part as an information communication part is provided inside the character part 60. In the seventh embodiment, the arrangement position of the information communication unit is different from the first embodiment and the third embodiment, but other hardware configurations and software processing are the same as those in the first embodiment, the third embodiment, and the like. Similar ones can be used. Further, the detailed configuration and movement of the character unit 60 are the same as those in FIGS. 25 to 28 and the above description.

In FIG. 31, the character part 60 is arranged on the periphery of the game area on the game board 7, and specifically, the character part 60 has a light emitting part (not shown) in the left area in the game area. In the vicinity of the provided side lamp 157b, it is located below the part into which the side lamp 157b is incorporated and is located at the lower left of the display device 5,
Similar to the third embodiment, the displacement portion 60A is configured to be displaced. In FIG. 31, a component main body 151b that holds the character portion 60 on the game board 7 and other component main bodies 151a are attached to the left and right adjacent to the rail 152. A decorative portion 160 having an associated shape is attached. The layout and design shown here are merely examples.

Further, a winning device can be provided in the vicinity of the component main bodies 151a and 151b to which the side lamps 157a and 157b are attached, or integrally with the component main bodies. In FIG.
The right winning device 159a is configured integrally with the component main body 151a provided with the side lamp 157a, while the left winning device 159b is configured separately from the component main body 151b provided with the side lamp 157b. And is disposed in the vicinity of the component main body 151b.
FIG. 31 shows an example in which the information communication unit is arranged inside the character unit 60 in the decorative part and the winning device having such a configuration. An information communication unit may be disposed in the vicinity (for example, a chip-shaped information communication unit is disposed in the broken line portions M and N), or another position in the component main body 151 (for example, up, down, left, and right of the side lamps 157a and 157b It may be arranged in the vicinity. Moreover, about the shape of the side lamps 157a and 157b and the component main bodies 151a and 151b and other configurations,
The present invention is not limited to these examples, and any configuration can be adopted. For example, letters, symbols, figures,
Others can be formed flat or three-dimensionally and placed on the periphery of the game area,
An information communication unit can be arranged inside or in the vicinity thereof.

Further, in FIG. 32, the notification component 16 that notifies the player that the decorative component has generated a special gaming state.
3, an example in which the information communication unit is arranged in the notification component 163 is shown. In the example of FIG. 32, the notification component 163 is configured so as to notify whether the big hit is the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit, and this notification component 163 indicates “B” in the case of the probability big hit. The probability variation big hit display portion 163a shown is lit, and in the case of a normal big hit, the normal big hit display portion 163b shown as “R” is lit. Needless to say, the configuration of the notification device is not limited to this. And the infrared light-receiving / emitting part 33,34 is provided in the center part of the alerting | reporting component 163 comprised in this way, and it is comprised so that information communication is possible.

In addition, examples of the decorative parts on which the information communication unit is arranged are not limited to the examples of the notification parts and the side lamp components, and various parts can be applied as long as they are arranged on the game board and have a decorative function. . For example, you may comprise so that it may attach to the windmill 167 for game machines, or may arrange | position an information communication part in the vicinity of the windmill 167 for game machines. Or a decorative part other than a part having a special function such as a winning device, a windmill, or a notification part (such as a part having a decorative characteristic only in shape or a characteristic only in a light emitting mode). You may comprise so that an information communication part may be attached.

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

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

(2) In the above embodiment, the notification lamp 31 is provided inside or in the vicinity of the winning device. However, the notification lamp 31 is omitted, and only the mode of the character portion or the message display on the screen 5a of the display device 5 is displayed. Thus, it may be configured to notify that there is game information that can be transmitted.

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

(4) In the above embodiment, the example in which the information communication unit is arranged near the center of the game board in the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other functions provided in the pachinko machine 1 are not hindered. Within the range, the information communication unit may be arranged in a winning device in any part of the pachinko machine.

(5) In the above embodiment, the game information is transmitted between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200 by wireless communication. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mobile phone 2 is connected by wired communication.
The game information may be transmitted to 00. For example, by providing a mobile phone holder with a connection terminal in the communication unit 30 and placing the mobile phone 200 on the mobile phone holder, the connection terminal of the mobile phone holder and the connection terminal of the mobile phone 200 are connected. It is good also as a structure which can perform wired communication.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the mobile phone 200 is used as the mobile communication terminal has been shown. However, in addition to the mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), PHS (Personal Handy)
Various mobile communication terminals such as a phone system) can be used.

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

(8) In the above-described embodiment, only the gaming information is transmitted from the communication unit 30 to the mobile phone 200. However, a lottery is performed for each occurrence of a specific gaming state in the communication unit 30 and the winning is won. In some cases, value-added information may be added and transmitted together with the game information.

(9) In the above embodiment, only the game state data is stored in the game state storage area 3 on the RAM 38.
However, the game information having the same content as that at the time of transmission in which the gaming machine ID and the game information count value are added to the gaming state data may be stored and accumulated on the RAM 38.

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

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

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

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

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the normal jackpot is shifted to the low probability mode due to two consecutive occurrences of the big jackpot during the high probability mode. It is good also as a structure which changes to low probability mode.

(15) Further, in addition to the above-described embodiment, in order to reliably prevent unauthorized reception, a predetermined interval is spaced from the front surfaces of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the light receiving unit 34 (the player side) and in parallel from a resin or the like. A structure for projecting the plate member may be provided. And it can be set as the structure which inserts the mobile telephone 200 between the infrared rays light emission part 33 and the light-receiving part 34, and a plate-shaped member, and receives game information. According to such a configuration, since the infrared signal emitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33 is blocked by the plate-like member, illegally receiving game information by a person other than the player is surely prevented. In addition, even when electromagnetic waves are used, the same configuration can be made.
It is even better if the material and configuration are adjusted so as to suppress or block electromagnetic waves and the above plate-like member is configured.

(16) In the above embodiment, some examples have been given for information handled between the information communication unit (infrared light emitting / receiving unit and communication antenna) and the mobile communication terminal. May be used for communication.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, the operation explanation information and the communication state explanation information are exemplified as preferred examples of the information displayed on the display device in association with the interface (that is, the information communication unit). Of course, any information may be used without limitation. In particular, if the information is related to information communication between the gaming machine and the portable communication terminal, the interface and the display device function synergistically.

(18) In the above embodiment, an example in which an information transmission medium such as infrared light or electromagnetic waves is output in a direction substantially orthogonal to the board surface of the game board is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and reception is possible in the vicinity of the winning device If the area is configured, it may be output in an oblique direction or a direction parallel to the board surface of the game board.

1 ... Pachinko machine 4 ... 1st class starting port (design variation operating port)
5 ... Display device 6 ... Grand prize opening 7 ... Game board 33 ... Infrared light emitting part (information communication part, information transmission part)
34. Infrared light receiving unit (information communication unit, information receiving unit)
36 ... CPU (information creating means, gaming machine state changing means, communication state determining means, character portion mode changing means)
37 ... ROM
38 ... RAM (game information storage means)
55. Actuator driving means (character part mode changing means)
60 ... Character part 60A ... Displacement part 70 ... Solenoid part (drive actuator, character part mode changing means)
100 ... Winning device (start chucker)
110 ... Winning device 120 ... Winning device (object)
150 ... decorative parts 157a, 157b ... side lamps 163 ... notification parts (decorative parts)
200: Mobile phone (mobile communication terminal)

Claims (1)

A pachinko machine equipped with a winning device on the game board where the game is played,
The information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined mobile communication terminal,
An area that can be received by the portable communication terminal is formed in the vicinity of the front of the winning device.

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