JP2012217751A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for preventing a decrease in game spirit of a player, and for giving a sense of superiority and a sense of accomplishment for a game to the player.SOLUTION: The game machine 1 includes a performance display means 19 of performing predetermined performance display relating to progress of a game, executes lottery processing caused by operation of the player or winning of a game medium, and generates a state advantageous to the player based on a lottery result. The game machine 1 includes a one-time password generation means 110 of generating a password that automatically changes for each authentication opportunity by an authentication means outside the game machine. When predetermined conditions relating to the game are satisfied, a performance display means 19 displays the password generated by the one-time password generation means 110 in a predetermined mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been proposed a technology that can change (customize) the content of a gaming machine using a gaming machine, a server computer, and a mobile communication terminal. For example, when an ID and a password are transmitted from the mobile communication terminal to the server computer, a password dedicated to the member is returned from the server computer to the mobile communication terminal. By inputting the password exclusively for the member to the gaming machine, the contents of the game effect can be customized, and information related to the game (number of games, number of bonuses acquired, number of missions cleared, etc.) can be stored.

  As a configuration for realizing this, for example, in a ROM mounted on an effect control board of a gaming machine, a number of passwords and a number of special game contents (such as effect changes) corresponding to the passwords are stored as a data table. Has been. When a predetermined password is input to the gaming machine, a game effect corresponding to the input password is specified based on the data table, and a game effect based on the game effect can be executed.

  Further, at the end of the game, when the player presses the game end button, the QR code generating means built in the gaming machine is configured so that the password, the information related to the history of game effects (game history), A QR code including access site information is generated. The player can store information related to the history of game effects (game history) in a predetermined storage area of the server access site by photographing the QR code with the camera of the mobile communication terminal.

  At the next game, the server computer is accessed, a predetermined password is obtained, and this password is input to the gaming machine, whereby the game effect reflecting the previous game effect can be started.

JP 2009-195432 A

  By the way, in the above gaming machine, it is possible to change the contents of the presentation as the game progresses, but in addition to the configuration for changing the contents of the presentation, a device that increases the willingness to play, There was no ingenuity that could give a sense of accomplishment. In other words, even if the player customizes the content of the desired effect, the probability of success or failure regarding the game does not increase, and nothing is obtained. For this reason, the improvement of the game motivation or the player's sense of superiority and achievement regarding the game is limited to the customization of the production content, and the game motivation will be significantly reduced when getting used to customization of the production content The essential problem remains.

  In the above gaming machine, the password and the content of the game effect are always unambiguous (password: content of the game effect = 1: 1), so the password is once leaked and known to the third party. Anyone can execute a game effect corresponding to the password. In particular, if a password is distributed on an Internet bulletin board or a book, since everyone can obtain the password, the value of the password no longer falls. As a result, there is a problem that the meaning of continuously performing the game effects with the password is reduced, and the player's willingness to play is significantly reduced.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from deteriorating the gaming motivation and give the player a sense of superiority and achievement regarding the game.

  The present invention includes an effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display in relation to the progress of the game, executes a lottery process due to a player's operation or winning of a game medium, and gives the player based on the lottery result A gaming machine that generates an advantageous state, comprising a one-time password generation means that automatically generates a password every time an authentication trigger is issued by an authentication means outside the gaming machine, and satisfies a predetermined condition related to the game In some cases, the password generated by the one-time password generating means is displayed in a predetermined manner on the effect display means.

  In this case, it is preferable that the one-time password generating means is provided on the effect control board.

  In other words, the present invention provides a main control unit that generally controls the game, an effect control unit that executes a predetermined game effect based on a control signal from the main control unit, and a control from the effect control unit. A liquid crystal display control unit that displays on the liquid crystal display means an effect image required for the game effect based on the signal, the effect control unit having a predetermined count value of the gaming machine side timer. A game machine side password generating means for generating a one-time password that changes based on; a storage means for storing a correspondence relationship between the one-time password, the content of the game effect, and a website having a prize application function; and the one-time password Information on the password, information on the contents of the game effect corresponding to the one-time password, information on the website corresponding to the one-time password, Code generation means for generating a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code including the code, and the liquid crystal display control unit displays the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code generated by the code generation means in the liquid crystal It is made to display on a means.

  In this case, the gaming machine side timer and the gaming machine side password are generated by the backup power supply unit that supplies power to the effect control unit when the gaming machine is not activated. It is preferred that the means operate.

  Furthermore, a gaming system comprising a gaming machine and a server computer that is external to the gaming machine and not electrically connected to the gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a main control that comprehensively controls the gaming A liquid crystal display means for displaying an effect image required for the game effect on the basis of a control signal from the effect control unit, an effect control unit for executing a predetermined game effect based on a control signal from the main control unit A liquid crystal display control unit for displaying on the gaming machine side password generating means for generating a one-time password that changes based on a predetermined count value of the gaming machine side timer, and the one-time A storage means for storing the correspondence between the password, the contents of the game effect, and a website having a prize application function, information on the one-time password, and the one-time password Code generating means for generating a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code including information relating to the contents of the corresponding game effect and information on the website corresponding to the one-time password, and the liquid crystal display The control unit displays the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code generated by the code generation unit on the liquid crystal display unit, and the server computer receives the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code from a portable communication terminal. The website is accessed using a code, and when a prize is entered on the prize application screen displayed or linked on the website from a mobile communication terminal, a prize drawing process or a prize giving process is executed. And a prize process execution means.

  In this case, when the server computer accesses the website using the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code from a mobile communication terminal, the server computer generates the game effect corresponding to the one-time password assigned from the gaming machine. When the website is accessed using the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code from a mobile communication terminal and storage means for storing the contents as a game history, and a prize is entered on the prize application screen from the mobile communication terminal In addition, the suitability determination means for determining whether or not the application content of the sweepstakes matches the game history, and the sweepstakes processing execution means, when the suitability determination means determines that they match, the lottery lottery It is preferable to execute a process or a prize giving process.

  In this case, it is preferable that the prize processing execution means changes the winning probability of the prize drawing process based on the contents of the game history in the prize drawing process.

  In this case, it is preferable that the suitability determination unit determines suitability based on the contents of the game history.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a player's gaming motivation from being lowered and to give the player a sense of superiority and achievement regarding the game.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a side view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the system control system of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the principal part of the game system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement process at the time of member registration. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement process at the time of the game start of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation processing at the time of the game end of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the prize application process of the game system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention.

  A pachinko machine and gaming system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine.

  The configuration of the pachinko machine shown below is only an example to which the present invention is applied, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. For example, the slot machine It is also applicable to.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine 1 has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. The outer frame 2 is detachably attached to the island structure (not shown) in a state where the not shown is sandwiched. A game board 4 is detachably mounted from the front side of the front frame 3, and an openable / closable door 5 is provided corresponding to the front side of the game board 4.

  On the front face of the open / close door 5, a window portion 6 made of a transparent window glass covering the front side of the game area 16 of the game board 4, a plurality of decorative lamps 7, a plurality of speakers 8, and a launching game ball P And a storage tray 9 for storing winning balls and a firing handle 10 are provided.

  On the front surface of the storage tray 9, a ball lending button 11 for instructing lending of a predetermined amount of balls, a card return button 12 for instructing to return a prepaid card at the end of the game, and a so-called chance button operable by the player are called. An elliptical operation button 13 in front view and a ball removal button 14 for removing a stored ball overflowing from the storage tray 9 at the end of the game are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 forming a vertical board surface is provided with a guide rail 15 in a substantially annular shape, a game area 16 is formed inside the guide rail 15, and the player's launch handle 10 is rotated. The game ball P launched by the dynamic operation is guided to the game area 16. The game area 16 includes a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a windmill 17, a center case 18, a liquid crystal display (corresponding to the “effect display means” of the present invention) 19 provided integrally with the center case 18, and The movable light emitting device 20, the gate-type normal symbol start port 21, the normal winning port 22, the special symbol display unit 23, the normal symbol display unit 24, the plurality of normal symbol start hold lamps 25, the first start port 26 and the open / close type first A special symbol starting winning port 28 having two starting ports 27, an openable large winning port 29, a ball outlet 30 and the like are arranged.

  The “effect display means” of the present invention is not limited to the liquid crystal display 19 which is a liquid crystal display means. For example, display means other than liquid crystal (small liquid crystal type, 7 segment type, dot display type effect display) Means are envisioned.

  The game ball P launched to the upper part of the game area 16 hits a plurality of obstacle nails and the windmill 17 and falls while changing its direction, and the first of the normal symbol starting port 21, the normal winning port 22, and the special symbol starting winning port 28. Either the first starting port 26, 27 or the second winning port 29 is won, or the ball is dropped to the lowest end and discharged from the ball outlet 30. When the game ball P wins any of the normal winning port 22, the special symbol start winning port 28, and the big winning port 29, a predetermined game ball P corresponding to each winning port 22, 28, 29 is won. It is paid out as a ball.

  When the game ball P won in the special symbol start winning opening 28 is detected, the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 23 is variably displayed. The special symbol is composed of numerals and characters or symbols other than numerals (for example, “3”, “−”, etc.) that are variably displayed by a 7-segment LED display. In conjunction with this special symbol variation display, a production symbol consisting of a plurality of symbol sequences that are displayed for the purpose of production in order to evoke the player's expectation for reach or jackpot on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 19 is scrolled incidentally. Displayed in a variable manner.

  Then, since the effect symbol also fluctuates and stops in synchronization with the special symbol variation stop timing, the player recognizes whether or not the special symbol stop mode of the special symbol display unit 23 is hit by looking at the effect symbol stop mode. be able to. For example, when the special symbol stops in the big hit mode, the effect symbol is also stopped and displayed in the big hit mode (for example, “777”).

  If the game ball P wins the special symbol start winning opening 28 during the special symbol change, the maximum number of winning balls is stored as four on-hold balls, and the number of reserved balls is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 19. The

  When a game ball P that has entered the normal symbol starting port 21 is detected, the hit lamp display unit 24a of the normal symbol display unit 24 and the lamp of the release lamp display unit 24b are alternately lit and flashing to indicate whether the game ball P is hit / miss. Based on the lottery result, when the winning lamp display portion 24a is lit up, the opening / closing member 27a of the second starting opening 27 of the special symbol starting winning opening 28 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, when the game ball P enters the normal symbol start port 21 while the hit / off lamp display portions 24a and 24b are lit and blinking, the number of the balls that are entered is stored as up to four balls, and the normal symbol start is started. Displayed on the hold lamp 25 in accordance with the number of holds.

  Here, when the game ball P won in the special symbol start winning opening 28 is detected, not only a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 19, but also characters (for example, humans and animals). , Etc.) is used to display a specific effect image such as a reach effect image or a jackpot notice effect image for enhancing the player's reach or expectation of a big hit by giving a story to the symbol variation display.

  Next, the control system of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1, control means for controlling the pachinko machine 1 (main control means 45a, payout control means 46a, effect control means 47a, liquid crystal display control means 48a, As a board equipped with a power supply means), a main control board (corresponding to the “main control part” of the present invention) 45, a payout control board 46, an effect control board (corresponding to the “effect control part” of the invention) 47. A liquid crystal display control board (corresponding to the “liquid crystal display control unit” of the present invention) 48 and a power supply board 49 are disposed at predetermined positions.

  These control boards 45 to 49 are configured separately and electrically connected to each other, and each control board 45 to 48 is provided with a one-chip microcomputer comprising a CPU, ROM and RAM, and an input / output interface. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 45 has an opening / closing SOL 54 for the opening / closing member 27 a of the normal symbol opening winning port SW 51, the special symbol starting winning port SW 51, the normal symbol starting port SW 52, the big winning port SW 53, and the special symbol starting winning port 28. The opening / closing SOL 55 of the special winning opening 29, the payout control board 46, the effect control board 47, the special symbol display board 56, the normal symbol display board 57, and the like are connected.

  In addition, SW means a switch and SOL is a solenoid actuator.

  The main control means 45a mounted on the main control board 45 controls the entire game in an integrated manner, and based on the SW signals from the SWs 50 to 53, the opening / closing SOL 54 of the opening / closing member 27a of the special symbol start winning opening 28, The open / close SOL 55 of the special winning opening 29, the special symbol display part 23 of the special symbol display board 56, the normal symbol display part 24 of the normal symbol display board 57 and the normal symbol start hold lamp 25 are directly controlled, and the payout control board 46 A plurality of control commands are transmitted according to the gaming state to the payout control means 46a and the effect control means 47a of the effect control board 47, and other control devices are connected via the control means 46a and 47a of the control boards 46 and 47. Control indirectly.

  The effect control board 47 is connected with a decorative lamp 7, a speaker 8, a liquid crystal display control board 48, and the like. The effect control means 47a equipped on the effect control board 47 drives and controls the sound output to the speaker 8 and the lighting / flashing output of the decoration lamp 7 based on a plurality of control commands received from the main control means 45a. A drive control signal is output to the liquid crystal display unit having the liquid crystal display 19 via the liquid crystal display control means 48a provided on the liquid crystal display control board 48 based on the control command related to the effect from the main control means 45a.

  The effect control unit 47a includes a CPU 102, a ROM 104, and a RAM 106.

  To the payout control board 46, a payout mechanism 64, a launch control board 62, and the like are connected. The payout mechanism 64 is provided with a payout motor 65, a payout count SW58, and the like. The payout mechanism 64 is for paying out a winning ball according to the winning of the game ball P to the normal winning port 22, the special symbol starting winning port 28, and the big winning port 29. The payout control means 46a of the payout control board 46 receives a control command related to a prize ball received from the main control means 45a. Further, the payout control means 46 a outputs a drive control signal to the payout motor 65 of the payout mechanism 64. Further, a detection signal is input from the payout count SW 58 of the payout mechanism 64 to the payout control means 46a.

  A launch mechanism 60 that launches the game ball P to the game area 16 is connected to the launch control board 62. The launch mechanism 60 is provided with a launch SOL 63. When the player holds the launch handle 10 and the launch SW 61 is detected, the launch mechanism 60 is driven to the launch SOL 63 of the launch mechanism 60 via the launch control means of the launch control board 62. A control signal is output. Here, in the launch mechanism 60, output of the drive control signal to the launch SOL 63 is permitted only when the launch control permission signal is input from the launch control means.

(Main part of the invention)
Next, the main part of the invention of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment will be described.

(Configuration of production control board)
As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control board 47 further includes a pachinko machine side timer (corresponding to the “game machine side timer” of the present invention) 108 and a pachinko machine side password generation means (the “game machine side of the present invention”). (Corresponding to “password generation means”) 110, storage means 112, presentation execution means 114, and code generation means 116.

  Further, password input means 118 is electrically connected to the effect control board 47.

  The pachinko machine-side timer 108 operates in synchronization with a server-side timer 136 built in the server computer 132 that is external to the pachinko machine 1 and not electrically connected to the pachinko machine 1.

  For example, at the time of shipment from a factory, the pachinko machine side timer 108 built in the pachinko machine 1 and the server side timer 136 built in the server computer 132 are adjusted to be synchronized.

  The pachinko machine-side timer 108 may use a timer built in the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a, or a timer independent of the timer built in the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a may be used for the effect control board 47. It may be newly installed and configured.

  By using a timer independent of the timer built in the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a, such a timer can be used as the dedicated pachinko machine timer 108. Further, by using the timer built in the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a, the existing timer can be used effectively as it is, and the manufacturing cost and labor can be reduced. Further, by incorporating a pachinko machine side timer 108 in the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 described later, both can be handled as an integral unit.

  The pachinko machine side password generation means 110 employs, for example, a time synchronization method (time stamp method) and a challenge / response method. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which a time synchronization method (time stamp method) is used as the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 will be mainly described.

  The pachinko machine side password generation means 110 operates in synchronization with the server side password generation means 138 built in the server computer 132, and generates a one-time password that changes based on the count value of the pachinko machine side timer 108. . Various functions such as password generation speed are adjusted so that the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 operates in synchronization with the server side password generation means 138 and the specifications of both are made the same.

  The pachinko machine side password generation means 110 adds a predetermined width to the count value of the pachinko machine side timer 108 (for example, the width of the count value when several hours pass or the width of the count value after several days pass). Create one-time passwords one after another. For this reason, the one-time password changes every time a predetermined time (for example, several minutes, several hours) or a period (for example, several days) elapses.

  It is preferable that the history of the one-time password generated by the pachinko machine side password generation unit 110 is stored in the storage unit 112 (or the ROM 104 or the RAM 106) together with the contents of the game effect at that time.

  The pachinko machine side password generation means 110 may use the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a, or may be configured by mounting a CPU independent of the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a on the effect control board 47.

  In particular, it is preferable to adopt a CPU incorporating the pachinko machine side timer 108 as the pachinko machine side password generation means 110.

  The storage unit 112 stores data (for example, correspondence table data) indicating the correspondence between the one-time password generated by the pachinko machine side password generation unit 110 and the content of the game effect. In other words, the state (correspondence table) in which the history of the one-time password generated by the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 is associated with the contents of the game effect at that time (including the history information (game history) of the game effect) ) To be stored in the storage means 112.

  The relationship with the URL of the website will be described later.

  The storage timing by the storage means 112 of the data indicating the correspondence between the one-time password and the contents of the game effect is stored every predetermined time or for a predetermined period so as to store the correspondence between all the one-time passwords and the corresponding effect contents. You may store for every time, and you may memorize | store only the correspondence of the one time password at the time of the game end button 120 being pushed by the player at the time of a game end, and the content of the game production.

  Note that the operation button 13 can be used as the game end button 120.

  Here, the content of the game effect means that it includes a special effect with a high added value such as the content (type) of the special game for the effect generated with the progress of the game and the change content that can be customized.

  For example, the content of the game effect at the end of the game as a high value-added special effect is the protagonist of the game at the end of the game if the pachinko machine 1 performs an effect based on the progress of the role-playing game that proceeds with the game. Includes light emission patterns, sound output patterns, symbols (including noticeable symbols), and background image variation display patterns that reflect the level of armament, enemy strength, number of missions cleared, number of bonus games achieved, number of games cleared, etc. . Also included is a range (customization function level) where the main character of the game's hero is armed, the strength of the enemy, the number of missions cleared, the number of bonus games achieved, the number of games cleared, etc.

  Also, for special productions with high added value, productions with multiple stages of production content (production levels), productions where special videos are displayed with super reach, special music flows, and the characters on the production have special costumes Also included are production effects and effects in which the character itself changes to a special character.

  The storage means 112 may use the ROM 104 or the RAM 106 of the effect control means 47a, or a ROM or RAM that is independent from the ROM 104 or the RAM 106 of the effect control means 47a is newly mounted on the effect control board 47. Also good.

  When the ROM 106 is employed as the storage unit 112, a predetermined ROM writer for writing data such as a correspondence table at a predetermined address (storage area) of the ROM 106 is used.

  As the ROM 104 or the RAM 106 mounted on the effect control means 47a, the one built in the one-chip microcomputer may be used. Therefore, when a new ROM or RAM is mounted on the effect control means 47a, a new one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM, RAM, and CPU is mounted on the effect control means 47a. This new one-chip microcomputer can be used as the pachinko machine side timer 108 and the pachinko machine side password generation means 110, or an effect execution means 114, which will be described later, and a code generation means 116. As much as possible, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  Here, the operation button 13 can be used as the password input means 118. The operation button 13 is electrically connected to the effect control board 47. By pressing the operation button 13 in the password input mode and selecting various character information displayed on the liquid crystal display 19, a predetermined one is selected. A time password can be input to the pachinko machine 1. Thus, the existing operation button 13 can be effectively used as the password input means 118.

  The operation button 13 can also be used as a game end button 120 for ending the game. In addition to the operation button 13, a game end button 120 for ending the game may be provided separately.

  The operation button 13 is electrically connected to the effect control board 47.

  Alternatively, as the password input means 118, a menu key that is electrically connected to the effect control board 47 may be provided separately from the operation button 13. As the menu key, for example, a cross key, an enter key, and other character input keys for inputting character information are arranged.

  In the password input mode, when a predetermined one-time password is input using a character input key and then confirmed by pressing the enter key, the contents of the game effect corresponding to the input one-time password are determined. By providing the menu key separately, the number of parts increases, but since the characters can be directly input, the one-time password input operation becomes easy.

  Further, as the password input means 118, an infrared communication means capable of inputting a one-time password with the mobile communication terminal 124 by infrared communication can be used. The existing mobile phone device is provided with infrared communication capability. By deploying this infrared communication function to the pachinko machine 1 as well, the one-time password obtained by the mobile communication terminal 124 from the server computer 132 is used as the pachinko machine 1. Can be transmitted by infrared communication. As described above, by performing infrared communication of the one-time password, the one-time password is not seen by a third party when inputting, and the security can be improved.

  Note that the one-time password input by the password input unit 118 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 19 in a predetermined manner. Here, the predetermined mode corresponds to, for example, a barcode or a character string.

  The effect execution unit 114 determines the content of the game effect corresponding to the one-time password input from the password input unit 118 based on the correspondence stored in the storage unit 112, and executes the game effect.

  Specifically, if the one-time password input to the gaming machine is accurate, the content of the special effect with high added value is determined and the special effect with high added value is executed.

  Specifically, the production execution means 116 accesses the server computer 132 from a mobile communication terminal (for example, a mobile phone device, a mobile computer, etc.) 124 and returns the one-time reply from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124. By inputting the password with the password input means 118, the content of the special effect with high added value corresponding to the one-time password input with the password input means 118 is determined, and the game effect is executed.

  The storage unit 112 stores a correspondence relationship between the one-time password and the effect contents at the end of the game at the end of the previous game. The one-time password returned from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 is different from the one-time password acquired by the player at the end of the previous game when a predetermined time or a predetermined period elapses. Also in the password generation means 110, the same one-time password as that on the server computer 132 side is generated. Therefore, if the correspondence between the past one-time password (at the end of the game) and the new one-time password (current one-time password) is clarified, the past (at the end of the game) stored in the storage unit 112 ) Can be identified with reference to the correspondence relationship between the one-time password and the contents of the game effects.

  Here, the correspondence between the past one-time password and the current one-time password will be described.

  The correspondence relationship between the past one-time password (at the end of the game) and the input new one-time password (current one-time password) is adjusted as follows, for example. That is, the storage means 140 on the server computer side is provided with a storage area (a storage area that can be entered from a predetermined website) that defines the contents of the game effect corresponding to the past (at the end of the game) one-time password, A new one-time password corresponding to the content of the game effect (game effect level) is generated by the server-side password generating means 138 every time a predetermined time or period elapses.

  The storage means 112 on the pachinko machine side stores the correspondence between the past one-time password (at the end of the game) and the content of the game effect, and corresponds to the content of the game effect (the level of the game effect). A new one-time password is generated by the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 every time a predetermined time or period elapses. The one-time password generated by the pachinko machine-side password generation means 110 on the pachinko machine 1 side is overwritten and saved over the one-time password at the end of the previous game (stored in the storage means 112). .

  Thus, the one-time password generated by the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 is stored so as to be associated with the content of the game effect (the level of the game effect: for example, the game effect at the end of the previous game). It is stored in the means 112. As a result, the storage unit 112 always maintains the association between the new one-time password and the content of the game effect at the end of the previous game.

  For this reason, by inputting a new one-time password into the pachinko machine 1 by the password input means 118, the contents of the game effect at the end of the previous game can be specified from the correspondence stored in the storage means 112, and the next time At the start of the game, the game effect reflecting the contents of the game effect at the end of the previous game can be started.

  The effect executing means 114 may use the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a, or may be configured by mounting a CPU independent of the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a on the effect control board 47.

  When the game is finished, the code generation means 116 relates to the information of the one-time password (one-time password at the end of the game) corresponding to the contents of the effect at the end of the game and the contents of the game effect corresponding to the one-time password. A one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code including information and information (for example, URL) of a website (a website having a special sweepstakes application function) corresponding to the one-time password is generated.

  Here, the storage means 112 stores in advance data indicating the correspondence between the one-time password, the contents of the game effect, and the URL (storage area of the server computer) of the website corresponding to the one-time password. Yes. The website functions as an entrance for designating a predetermined storage area in the storage unit 140 of the server computer 132. Since the one-time password and the contents of the game effect are stored in association with each other, the data indicating the correspondence between the one-time password and the URL (server computer storage area) of the website corresponding to the one-time password If there is, it is enough.

  Specifically, assuming that the level of the game effect is 100 steps, 100 types of websites are stored in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit 140 of the server computer 132. The URLs of 100 types of websites stored in the storage unit 140 of the server computer 132 are stored in advance in the storage unit 112 of the pachinko machine 1, and the URLs of the websites are associated with each game effect level. ing.

  For example, when a one-time password when a pachinko game ends is acquired, the contents of the game effect when the game ends are determined in the same manner, and the two are associated with each other. Then, the contents of the game effect are associated with the URL of the website.

  Note that the timing for determining the content of the game effect is not limited to the timing when the pachinko game ends, and the timing for determining the content of the game effect is taken by pressing the operation button 13 or the like during the game. Is also possible.

  Further, the website URL is accessed and the website is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 126 of the mobile communication terminal. At this time, a prize application screen is displayed in a part of the website. Alternatively, the website displays a link for moving to the sweepstakes application screen.

  Note that when a prize is entered on the prize application screen displayed or linked on the website, the server computer 132 executes a prize drawing process or a prize giving process. The prize lottery process or the prize giving process will be described later.

  The code generation means 116 refers to the data indicating the correspondence between the one-time password in the storage area and the URL (storage area of the server computer) of the website corresponding to the one-time password, and the one-time password at the end of the game The URL of the website corresponding to the password (the website having a special sweepstakes application function) is specified.

  As a result, the code generation means 116 provides information on the one-time password (one-time password at the end of the game) corresponding to the production contents at the end of the game, and a website (special prize application function) corresponding to the one-time password. A one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code including the information (URL) of the website.

  In this way, the content (type) of the special game for the production at the end of the game and the contents that can be customized are specified by the one-time password corresponding to the content at the end of the game. The correspondence between the two is stored in the storage means 140 of the server computer 132 via the site.

  The code generation means 116 may use the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a in the same manner as the other means described above, or a CPU that is independent from the CPU 102 of the effect control means 47a is mounted on the effect control board 47. You may comprise.

  The one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code generated by the code generation means 116 is displayed in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 19 by outputting a control signal from the effect control board 47 to the liquid crystal display control board 48. . The player can access the website corresponding to the one-time password by referring to the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code displayed in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 19 and inputting the code.

  When a two-dimensional code is generated, the one-time password is supported on the liquid crystal screen 126 of the portable communication terminal 124 by shooting with the player's portable communication terminal 124 (particularly, a portable telephone device). The URL of the website can be displayed. And it is possible to easily access a website corresponding to the one-time password.

  Furthermore, a backup power supply board (corresponding to the “backup power supply unit” of the present invention) 122 is electrically connected to the effect control board 47. The backup power supply board 122 supplies power to the effect control board (or other control board) when the gaming machine is not activated. The pachinko machine side timer 108 and the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 of the effect control board 47 are operated by the power supplied from the backup power supply board.

  For this reason, even if the hall business is closed and the main power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off, the pachinko machine timer 108 and the pachinko machine password generation means 110 of the effect control board 47 receive power from the backup power supply board 122. Continue to operate. Thereby, even when the main power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off, the pachinko machine side timer 108 continues the count process and the count value continues to change, and based on the changed count value, the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 will continue to generate new one-time passwords.

(Mobile communication terminal)
Next, the mobile communication terminal used in the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, an existing mobile phone device is used as the mobile communication terminal 124. The mobile communication terminal 124 can connect to the server computer 132 by wireless internet. The mobile communication terminal 124 has a liquid crystal screen 126, input keys 128, and a camera 130.

  At the end of the game, the mobile communication terminal 124 accesses a predetermined website of the server computer 132 and inputs a predetermined member ID and a normal password (fixed password) in the one-time password storage screen mode.

  Thereby, it is possible to access a predetermined website that matches the level of the one-time password (the contents of the game effect when the one-time password is acquired), and the one-time password can be stored in the storage unit 140 of the server computer 132. The storage means 140 of the server computer 132 stores the one-time password and the contents of the game effect in a state of being associated with each other.

  At the start of the next game, a predetermined website of the server computer 132 is accessed from the mobile communication terminal 124 and a predetermined member ID and a normal password are input from the input key 128 in the one-time password reply screen mode. A predetermined one-time password (the latest one-time password generated by the server-side password generation unit 138) is returned to the mobile communication terminal 124.

  The one-time password returned from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 has been acquired from the pachinko machine 1 at the end of the previous game because a predetermined time or period has elapsed since the end of the previous game. Is different from the one-time password.

  At the start of the next game, the one-time password returned from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 is input using the password input means 118 of the pachinko machine 1 within a predetermined time or period.

  Note that a mobile computer can be used as the mobile communication terminal 124.

(Server computer configuration)
Next, the server computer 132 will be described. Note that the server computer 132 is not electrically connected to the pachinko machine 1 and is set to be incapable of communicating with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the server computer 132 includes a main control unit 134, a server-side timer 136, a server-side password generation unit 138, a storage unit 140, a prize process execution unit 142, and a suitability determination unit 144. ,have.

  The main control unit 134 comprehensively controls the entire server system of the server computer 132. The main control means 134 is constituted by a CPU, for example.

  The server-side timer 136 operates in synchronization with the pachinko machine-side timer 108 built in the pachinko machine 1. For example, at the time of shipment from the factory, the server-side timer 136 built in the server computer 132 and the pachinko machine-side timer 108 built in the pachinko machine 1 are adjusted so as to be synchronized.

  As the server-side timer 136, a timer built in a CPU provided in the server computer 132 is used.

  The server-side password generation unit 138 operates in synchronization with the pachinko machine-side password generation unit 110 provided in the pachinko machine 1, and generates a one-time password that changes based on the count value of the server-side timer 136. Various functions such as password generation speed are adjusted so that the server-side password generation unit 138 operates in synchronization with the pachinko machine-side password generation unit 110 and the specifications of both are made the same. For this reason, the one-time password generated by the server-side password generation unit 138 and the one-time password generated by the pachinko machine-side password generation unit 110 are always the same password.

  The server-side password generation means 138 gives the count value of the server-side timer 136 a predetermined width (for example, the width of the count value that passes for several hours or the width of the count value that passes for several days). To generate a one-time password. For this reason, the one-time password changes every time a predetermined time (for example, several hours) or a period (for example, several days) elapses.

  It is preferable that the history of the one-time password generated by the server-side password generation unit 138 is stored in the storage unit 140 (or ROM or RAM) together with the contents of the game effect at that time.

  The server side password generation means 138 uses a CPU. The CPU preferably has a server-side timer 136 built-in.

  The storage unit 140 stores contents of a plurality of websites corresponding to the contents of the game effect and the one-time password. The content of the website means the content of the website that matches the content (level) of the game effect specified by the one-time password.

For example, when the contents of game effects are divided into 100 levels, there are 100 types of one-time passwords and 100 types of websites.

  In addition, the storage unit 140 stores content related to a prize application screen to be displayed on a website. Specifically, image data related to the design of the prize application screen, a program related to input processing, and the like are stored. The sweepstakes application screen is displayed in a part of the website or displayed on another website linked to the website.

  Here, the prize application screen has a selection mode in which a player can select a prize that he or she desires from among a plurality of prizes prepared. Moreover, you may provide input modes, such as member ID, a normal password, a shipping address, and a name, as needed.

  In addition, as a prize, for example, ringtone data of the mobile communication terminal 124, special standby images, domestic and foreign trips and giveaways, and the like are prepared. In addition, as prizes, not only items such as prizes but also various services are prepared. Examples of the service include a home delivery service and a work substitution service.

  When the one-time password acquired from the pachinko machine 1 is transmitted from the portable communication terminal 124 to the server computer 132 at the end of the game, the main control means 134 sets the content (level) of the game effect corresponding to the one-time password. The matched website is called and stored in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit 140 in a state where the one-time password and the contents of the game effect (including game effect history information (game history)) are associated with each other.

  The storage unit 140 stores the one-time password generated by the server-side password generation unit 138. Thus, a new one-time password is stored in the storage area in which the correspondence between the one-time password at the end of the previous game and the contents of the game effect is stored. As a result, the new one-time password can be associated with the contents of the game effect at the end of the previous game (including game effect history information (game history)).

  The storage unit 140 stores the correspondence between the player's member ID and the normal password. When the member ID and the normal password are transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 124, the main control unit 134 refers to the contents stored in the storage unit 140 to check whether the member ID and the normal password are accurate. Judging.

  In the storage unit 140, when the website is accessed from the mobile communication terminal 124 using the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code, the contents of the game effect corresponding to the one-time password given from the pachinko machine 1 are stored as the game history. Remembered.

  The storage means 140 stores correspondence data between the contents of the game history and the contents of the prize, and correspondence data of the contents of the game history and the success / failure probability of the prize lottery process.

  Here, the “correspondence data between game history contents and prize contents” is data that defines which prize corresponds to which game history (game effect contents) in the presence of a plurality of prizes. For example, in the case of a high-value (or rare) prize, it is associated with the contents of a high-level game effect. In the case of a general prize, it is associated with the content of a low-level game effect.

  In addition, “correspondence data of game history contents and prize winning lottery processing data” means that there are multiple winning probabilities and what winning probability corresponds to which game history (game effect contents) It is data that prescribes.

  For example, when the winning probability is high, it is associated with the content of a high level game effect. Further, when the winning probability is low, it is associated with the content of the low-level game effect.

  The storage means 140 is composed of ROM or RAM. When a ROM is employed as the storage unit 140, a predetermined ROM writer for writing data to a predetermined address (storage area) of the ROM is used.

  The prize processing execution means 142 accesses the website from the mobile communication terminal 124 using the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code, and applies for the prize on the prize application screen displayed or displayed on the website from the portable communication terminal 124. When input, a prize drawing process or a prize giving process is executed.

  In particular, the prize processing execution means 142 preferably executes the prize drawing process or the prize giving process when the suitability determination means 144 determines that the application contents of the prize and the game history of the game effect contents match. .

  Here, “the prize drawing lottery process” means a process of performing a prize drawing lottery process and awarding a prize when winning. Further, the “stakes prize giving process” means a process of always giving a prize without performing the prize drawing lottery process.

  Note that the prize process execution means 142 is constituted by a CPU, for example.

  The suitability determination unit 144 accesses the website using the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code from the mobile communication terminal 124, and when the prize is entered on the prize application screen from the mobile communication terminal 124, the application for the prize is applied. It is determined based on the correspondence data stored in the storage means 140 whether or not the content and the game history of the game effect content match.

  Here, the suitability determination unit 144 determines suitability by changing the winning / failing probability of the prize drawing process or the content of the prize according to the contents of the game history based on the correspondence data stored in the storage unit 140. Is preferred.

  Note that the suitability determination unit 144 is constituted by a CPU, for example.

  Since the server computer 132 is always activated, power from a main power supply unit (not shown) is supplied to each component described above, and each component is always activated. For this reason, the server-side timer 136 and the server-side password generation means 138 are always activated and continue to generate new one-time passwords.

  As described above, the “game system” of the present invention includes the pachinko machine 1 and the server computer 132.

  Next, operations and effects of the pachinko machine and game system of the present invention will be described.

(Member registration to use one-time password)
Next, an operation process when performing membership registration when using a one-time password will be described.

  When the player uses a one-time password, the mobile communication terminal 124 accesses the server computer 132 to register as a member. Member registration is completed by processing between the portable communication terminal 124 owned by the player and the server computer 132.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the member registration process, first, the user's own mail address is registered in the server computer 132 from the portable communication terminal 124 owned by the player (S100).

  Next, a temporary registration mail is returned from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 (S102).

  Next, the registration site is accessed from the mobile communication terminal 124, and the WEB code displayed at the time of registering the mail address is input (S104).

  Thereby, the setting of member registration is completed (S106).

  After the member registration is set, a “one-time password” is transmitted to the e-mail address of the mobile communication terminal 124 by logging into the predetermined website stored in the server computer 132 from the mobile communication terminal 124.

  It is possible to log in to a predetermined website by inputting the member ID and the normal password given to the player with the input key 128.

(At the start of the game)
Next, an operation process at the start of the game will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when a player starts a game, the player logs in to a predetermined website stored in the server computer 132 (S200).

  By logging in to a predetermined website, the one-time password is returned from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 (S202). The one-time password returned from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 is the latest one-time password when accessing the website.

  The one-time password returned from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 is input to the pachinko machine 1 until a predetermined time or a predetermined period elapses (S204).

  Here, as a predetermined condition regarding the game for enabling the password to be input, for example, when the player selects a special effect by key operation at the start of the game, or when a predetermined game result is obtained while the game is in progress Or, when the actual performance value becomes a predetermined value or more when playing a game for a long time.

  The operation result value is stored in the ROM 104 or the RAM 106 of the effect control board 47, for example.

  In a state where a password can be entered, if the time synchronization method (time stamp method) mainly described in the present embodiment is used, a mobile phone terminal 124 is accessed from the mobile communication terminal 124 and returned from the server computer 132. Enter a one-time password.

  In the case of the challenge-response method, the gaming machine displays a character string that becomes a challenge, the player obtains a character string that becomes a response from the server computer 132 via a mobile site, etc., and the obtained response Can be input to the gaming machine.

  Here, the one-time password is input using the password input means 118 provided in the pachinko machine 1 on the one-time password input screen.

  Furthermore, if the pachinko machine 1 has an infrared communication function, the one-time password can be input to the pachinko machine 1 by infrared communication using the infrared communication function of the mobile communication terminal 124.

  Next, when the one-time password is input to the pachinko machine 1, the CPU 102 of the effect control board 47 performs the one-time password input to the pachinko machine 1 and the one-time generated by the pachinko machine-side password generation means 110. The password is compared (S206).

  Note that the comparison between the one-time passwords is not limited to the configuration executed by the CPU 102, and can be performed by the effect execution unit 114, for example.

  If the one-time password input to the pachinko machine 1 is different from the one-time password generated by the pachinko machine-side password generation means 110 (S206: NO), the process proceeds to S204.

  Here, in S206, if the one-time password returned from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 cannot be input to the pachinko machine 1 before the predetermined time or the predetermined period elapses, the pachinko machine of the pachinko machine 1 Since the side password generation means 110 has generated a new one-time password, the one-time passwords do not match. In this case, “error display” is output to the liquid crystal display 19, and an input screen for a one-time password is displayed on the liquid crystal display 19 again in S 204.

  If the one-time password input to the pachinko machine 1 and the one-time password generated by the pachinko machine-side password generation means 110 are the same password (S206: YES), the contents of the previous game effect are reflected. The content of the game effect is determined by the effect execution means 114 (S208). In other words, the content of the special effect with high added value is determined.

  Here, as an example, if the game has never been played with a pachinko machine (one-time password compatible model), based on the effect program stored in the ROM 104 of the effect control board 47 of the pachinko machine 1, at the start of the game The content of the game effect to be executed is determined.

  On the other hand, if the game has been played with a pachinko machine (one-time password compatible model) in the past, the game at the end of the previous game based on the production program stored in the ROM 104 of the production control board 47 of the pachinko machine 1 The content of the game effect reflecting the content of the effect is determined.

  Then, based on the contents of the game effect determined in S208, the game effect is executed by the effect execution means 116 (S210). As a result, if the game has never been played on a pachinko machine (one-time password compatible model), the contents of the game effect can not be changed or customized, and the game effect that is executed at the start of the game is executed. The In the past, when playing with a pachinko machine (one-time password compatible model), a game effect reflecting the content of the game effect at the end of the previous game is executed.

  As described above, it is possible to play a game with a high value-added special effect that matches the game level of the player registered as a member. In addition, since a one-time password is used, it cannot be used after a predetermined time or a predetermined period has elapsed. For this reason, even if the one-time password is leaked to a third party, the time or period for which the one-time password can be used is limited, so that the third party cannot abuse it. As a result, as the value of the one-time password increases and the level of the game effect content is higher, it is possible to play the game comfortably while feeling a sense of superiority and achievement regarding the game.

  Also, by using a one-time password, the contents of the game effect can be changed (customized) to suit the level. In particular, if you obtain a one-time password with a high customization function for game effects, you can change the contents of the game effects as you like, so it has a rare value that only the player can experience Game effects can be performed.

(At the end of the game)
Next, an operation process at the end of the game will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the player ends the game, the player presses the game end button 120 on the game end mode screen (S300).

  When the player presses the game end button 120 on the game end mode screen, the CPU 102 or the effect execution means 116 determines the content of the game effect at the time when the game end button 120 is pressed and stores it in the storage means 112. (S302). Since the contents of the game effects have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, a one-dimensional code or two-dimensional code including a one-time password (one-time password at the end of the game) corresponding to the production content at the end of the game and a URL of the website corresponding to the one-time password is code Generated by the generation means 116 (S304). This one-time password is a one-time password generated by the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 (the latest one-time password at the timing when the game end button 120 when the game ends is pressed).

  Here, since the correspondence between the one-time password and the content of the game effect at that time is stored in the storage unit 112, the latest one-time password is displayed at the timing when the game end button 120 is pressed when the game ends. The correspondence between the time password and the contents of the game effect at that time can be stored.

  Further, the storage unit 112 stores URLs of a plurality of websites corresponding to the level of game effect content. Therefore, the level of the content of the game effect at the timing when the game end button 120 is pressed is determined by the code generation means 116, and the URL of the website corresponding to the level is specified. Then, the code generation means 116 generates a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code representing the one-time password and the URL information of the website corresponding to the one-time password.

  Next, the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code generated by the code generation means 116 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 19 (S306).

  Based on the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code displayed on the liquid crystal display 19, the mobile communication terminal 124 accesses a predetermined website (S308). As a result, a website that matches the level of the game effect of the player is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 126 of the mobile communication terminal 124.

  If the two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 19, a predetermined website is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 126 of the portable communication terminal 124 by photographing the two-dimensional code using the camera 130 of the portable communication terminal 124. URL can be displayed, and a predetermined website can be easily accessed.

  Then, in the one-time password storage screen mode of the website displayed on the liquid crystal screen 126 of the mobile communication terminal 124, a predetermined member ID and a normal password (fixed password) are input using the input key 128 (S310). ).

  Thereby, it is possible to access a predetermined website that matches the level of the one-time password (the contents of the game effect when the one-time password is acquired), and the one-time password is stored in the storage unit 140 of the server computer 132 (S312). . At this time, the storage unit 140 of the server computer 132 stores the one-time password and the contents of the game effect (including the game history associated with the game effect) in a state of being associated with each other.

  Here, when the application for the special prize is desired (S314: YES), the server computer 132 executes the prize application process (S316). If the application for the special sweepstakes is not desired (S314: NO), the process ends.

  When the next game is performed, the operation process at the start of the game shown in FIG. 7 is executed. That is, the player accesses a predetermined website from the mobile communication terminal 124 and inputs a member ID and a normal password. As a result, the latest one-time password is returned from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124.

  The player inputs this one-time password into the pachinko machine 1 within a predetermined time or within a predetermined period. At this time, in the pachinko machine 1, the same one-time password is generated by the pachinko machine side password generation means 110. If the two match, a game effect that matches the game effect level of the player can be started.

(Prize application process)
Next, the prize application process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the application for the prize application is executed by the player (S400). In order to input a prize, a player selects a prize from the communication portable terminal 124 by himself / herself. At this time, a prize application screen is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 126 of the communication portable terminal 124, and an entry is input from the prize application screen.

  The prize application screen is a part of the website displayed on the liquid crystal screen 126 of the mobile communication terminal 124 by accessing the website from the mobile communication terminal 124 using the one-dimensional code or the two-dimensional code acquired from the pachinko machine 1. Or a link to a website displayed on the liquid crystal screen 126.

  The prize application screen includes a selection mode in which a player can select a prize that he or she desires from among a plurality of prizes that are prepared. In addition, when an input mode such as a member ID, a normal password, and a shipping address / name is provided, the member ID, the normal password, the shipping address / name, and the like are input.

  These pieces of information are input from the input key 128 of the mobile communication terminal 124.

  Next, suitability determination processing for determining whether or not the application contents of the player and the game history are compatible is executed by the suitability determination means 144 (S402). Here, the application contents of the player correspond to, for example, the input member ID, the normal password, the shipping address and name, in addition to the selected prize type. The game history is a history of the level of game effects achieved by the player in the pachinko machine of the pachinko machine 1. These are stored as a game history in the storage means 140 of the server computer 132 each time the player accesses the website of the server computer 132.

  In the suitability determination process of S402, the game history is referred to in the storage unit 140 of the server computer 132, and the suitability is determined.

  Since the member ID, normal password, shipping address and name are stored in advance in the storage means 140 of the server computer 132, the input information is also stored in the storage contents of the storage means 140 in the suitability determination process of S402. You may comprise so that it may be judged based on.

  By providing the process of S402, it is possible to give a prize according to the achievement level (level) of the game effect. For example, when the achievement level of the game effect is high (when the game effect is high level), a high-value prize is awarded. On the other hand, when the achievement level of the game effect is low (when the game effect is low level), a general prize is awarded. In this way, the suitability determination unit 144 can determine whether the prize selected by the player is a prize according to the achievement level (level) of the game effect. As a result, the player is eager to continue the game so that a high-level game effect result can be obtained.

  Next, when it is determined that the suitability is determined by the suitability determination unit 144 (S404: YES), a prize process such as a prize drawing process or a prize award process is executed by the prize process execution unit 142 (S406).

  When the prize lottery process is executed as the prize process, the prize process execution means 142 determines whether or not the prize is won based on a predetermined winning probability. The winning probability of the lottery process of the sweepstakes varies depending on the level of the game effect. For example, if the game effect is high, the win probability is high, and if the game effect is low, the win probability is high. Lower. The level of the game effect level is determined from the game history stored in the storage unit 140. When winning is determined in the prize drawing process, the prize selected by the player is confirmed as it is as a prize to be shipped (S408). If the prize is not won in the prize drawing process, the prize is not sent to the player. In this manner, the prize process execution means 142 changes the probability of winning the prize lottery process according to the contents of the game history. As a result, the player eagerly plays the game so that a high-level game effect result can be obtained.

  When the prize giving process is executed as the prize process, the lottery process is not executed at all by the prize process execution means 142, and the prize selected by the player is determined as the prize to be shipped (S408). .

  If it is not determined by the suitability determination means 144 (S404: NO), the process returns to S400, and a prize application input is requested again. The case where the suitability determining unit 144 does not determine that the game is determined to match is, for example, the case where the prize selected by the player does not match the level of the game effect. Specifically, this is a case where a high-value prize is selected even though the player's game performance level is low.

  Next, when a prize to be shipped is confirmed, a prize delivery process is executed (S410). In the prize delivery process, the server computer 132 may automatically start a prize delivery procedure determined for the player, or the administrator of the server computer 132 may perform it manually.

  The suitability determination process in S402 is not limited to a configuration that is always executed. For example, when a player inputs a prize application, the prize giving process is quickly executed in S406, and the game The prize selected by the player may be sent to the player.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a player can use a one-time password so that a predetermined time or a predetermined period can be obtained even when a third-party knows the one-time password. Only a third party can use a one-time password. For this reason, abuse of the one-time password by a third party can be prevented, and the value of the one-time password can be prevented from greatly deteriorating. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's gaming motivation from being lowered and to give the player a sense of superiority and achievement regarding the game.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to change the contents of the effects accompanying the progress of the game and to apply for a special prize using a one-time password. Therefore, a sense of expectation for winning the special sweepstakes is motivated, and it is possible to improve the game motivation and improve the player's sense of superiority and achievement regarding the game.

  A one-time password is required to apply for the sweepstakes. For this reason, even if the one-time password acquired from the pachinko machine 1 is seen or stolen by a third party, the one-time password cannot be used after a predetermined time has elapsed. For this reason, even if the one-time password is leaked, the value of the one-time password acquired by the player is not significantly reduced. As a result, from the viewpoint of the player's psychological state that he / she can apply for the special sweepstakes, it is possible to prevent the player's motivation from being lowered and to give the player a sense of superiority and achievement regarding the game.

  In the above embodiment, a configuration in which a time synchronization method (time stamp method) is employed for the pachinko machine side password generation unit 110 and the server side password generation unit 138 is illustrated, but the configuration is not limited thereto. It is also possible to adopt a challenge / response system.

  In this case, the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 of the pachinko machine 1 includes function calculation means. The server side password generation means 138 of the server computer 132 has function calculation means. The function calculation means of the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 and the function calculation means of the server side password generation means 138 calculate a bit string using the same function.

  As an operation process, an access request is sent from the portable communication terminal 124 to the server computer 132.

  The server-side password generation means 138 of the server computer 132 receives an access request from the mobile communication terminal 124, generates a challenge that is a bit string, and transmits the challenge to the mobile communication terminal 124.

  The player uses the password input means 118 to input the challenge (bit string) transmitted from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 to the pachinko machine 1.

  Based on the challenge (bit string) input to the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 of the pachinko machine 1 generates a response that is another bit string using the function calculation means. This response (bit string) is stored in the RAM 106 of the effect control board 47. Further, the response (bit string) generated by the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 of the pachinko machine 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 19.

  The player transmits (inputs) the response (bit string) displayed on the liquid crystal display 19 of the pachinko machine 1 to the server computer 132 using the mobile communication terminal 124.

  The server-side password generation means 138 of the server computer 132 receives the response (bit string) from the mobile communication terminal 124 and generates a challenge that is a bit string using the function calculation means. And it transmits with respect to the portable communication terminal 124. FIG.

  The player uses the password input unit 118 to input the challenge (bit string) transmitted again from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 into the pachinko machine 1.

  Then, the CPU 102 of the effect control board 47 generates the challenge (bit string) transmitted again from the server computer 132 to the mobile communication terminal 124 and input to the pachinko machine 1 by the player, and the previous pachinko machine side password generation means 110 generates the challenge. Based on the response (bit string), it is determined whether or not the new response (bit string) uniquely generated by the function calculation means matches. This step corresponds to S206 in FIG.

  As described above, it is also possible to adopt a challenge / response system for the pachinko machine side password generation means 110 and the server side password generation means 138.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
19 Liquid crystal display (effect display means)
45 Main control board (main control unit)
47 Production control board (production control unit)
48 Production Display Control Board (Liquid Crystal Display Control Unit)
102 CPU (password authentication means)
108 Pachinko machine timer (game machine timer)
110 Pachinko machine side password generation means (one-time password generation means, gaming machine side password generation means)
112 storage means 114 effect execution means (effect switching means)
116 Code Generator 122 Backup Power Supply Board (Backup Power Supply Unit)
124 mobile communication terminal 132 server computer 136 server side timer 138 server side password generation means 140 storage means 142 prize process execution means 144 suitability determination means

Claims (2)

Providing effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display in relation to the progress of the game,
A gaming machine that executes a lottery process due to a player's operation or game media winning, and generates a state advantageous to the player based on a lottery result,
One-time password generation means for generating a password that automatically changes at every authentication opportunity by an authentication means outside the gaming machine,
A gaming machine, wherein when a predetermined condition related to a game is satisfied, a password generated by the one-time password generating means is displayed in a predetermined manner on the effect display means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the one-time password generation means is provided on an effect control board.

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