JP2015134222A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing inconvenience, such as leakage of information, in information communication between a game machine and a portable communication terminal.SOLUTION: A support wall 21 projects at both the left and right ends of a front frame 2 in a Pachinko machine 1 and an antenna module 23 is provided within the support wall 21. Then, a radio wave absorption sheet 22 is stuck on a side face at a side opposite to the front frame in the support wall 21. Radio waves emitted from an antenna 23a are radiated toward the support wall 21 at the opposite side and are absorbed by the radio wave absorption sheet 22, thus preventing the radio waves from being leaked to the outside from the support wall 21.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

Conventionally, various technologies for utilizing information generated in a gaming machine have been provided, and information communication between a gaming machine and a mobile phone carried by a player is especially accompanied by 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 board provided at a lower position of a gaming machine, and a mobile phone (mobile communication terminal) is disposed in the device. Then, transmission / reception is performed wirelessly between an information transmission unit provided in the apparatus and a reception unit provided in the mobile phone.
Specifically, an antenna module in which a folder for holding a mobile phone is integrated is provided on the base plate. By installing the mobile phone in the folder, the antenna module radiates vertically. Information is transmitted to the mobile phone by radio waves.

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  However, in the above configuration, information is transmitted to the mobile phone by radiating radio waves from the base plate, so that a receivable area of the mobile phone is formed in the vicinity of the base plate. For this reason, for example, when the radiated power of radio waves radiated from the antenna is large, interference may occur in a mobile phone carried by a third party next to or behind the player who is playing with the gaming machine, Or the communication content may be intercepted by the person.

  The present invention has been completed based on the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing interference or information leakage.

About each means suitable for achieving said objective, it demonstrates, adding an effect etc. as needed.
Means 1. A gaming machine having an information transmission unit for communicating with a portable communication terminal,
The information transmission unit outputs an information transmission medium such as light and radio waves along the front surface of the gaming machine, so that the receivable area of the mobile communication terminal is in front of the player and in the vicinity of the front surface of the gaming machine. A gaming machine configured to be formed.

If it is set as the means 1, the information from the gaming machine can be received by arranging the mobile communication terminal near the front of the gaming machine. In addition, since a mobile communication terminal can usually be arranged in the vicinity of the front of a gaming machine is limited to a player who is playing with the gaming machine, a third party may have a mobile communication terminal near the gaming machine. Can not be arranged. As a result, the information transmission medium from the information transmission unit can be received by the portable communication terminal carried by the player, while the information transmission medium is prevented from being received by the portable communication terminal carried by a third party. Thus, it is possible to prevent interference or communication interception.
In the present invention, “in front of the player” refers to the direction in which the player is facing, and from the player to the gaming machine when the player is seated in a chair provided for gaming. The direction.

  The gaming machine referred to in the present invention includes a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. As the basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, a ball is fired to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the game ball wins an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. There is a case in which the identification information that is dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time on condition that (or passes through the operation gate). In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and the number of winning balls is determined according to the number of winnings. Examples include those to which valuable value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) is given.

  In addition, the basic configuration of the slot machine includes variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Then, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. On the condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information, there is one provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, examples of game media include coins and medals.

  The basic configuration of the fusion of the pachinko machine and the slot machine is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is provided on condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium. In addition, there is a configuration in which a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It is.

  Mean 2. In the device described in means 1, the information transmitting unit is characterized in that the information transmission medium is output so as to be substantially parallel to the front surface of the gaming machine.

This makes it difficult for the information transmission medium to leak in the direction perpendicular to the front surface of the gaming machine, effectively preventing information leakage, and makes it difficult for the information transmission medium to enter the gaming machine. It becomes a suitable structure which can suppress malfunctioning of the gaming machine resulting from noise entering an electronic device such as an electronic circuit provided inside.
Here, for example, when the information transmission medium is a radio wave, the direction having the maximum electric field strength among the radiated radio waves may be parallel to the front surface of the gaming machine, and the information transmission medium may be an infrared ray. In such a case, the optical axis of the projected infrared light may be parallel to the front of the gaming machine.

  Means 3. Means 1 or 2 is characterized in that the information transmission unit outputs the information transmission medium so that the front vicinity of the play area becomes the receivable area.

According to the structure of the means 3, the front vicinity of a game area is made into the receivable area | region of a portable communication terminal. Normally, during a game, the game area is always in the player's field of view, so if the area near the front of this game area is the receivable area of the mobile communication terminal, the player can receive information. Information can be received without searching for a long position for a long time, and the work load at the time of information reception by the player can be reduced.
It should be noted that the game area corresponds to a game ball processing area when applied to, for example, a pachinko machine, and more specifically, a game board. Further, when applied to a slot machine, it corresponds to a region where the design of the rotating reel is faced.

  Means 4. In one of the means 1 to 3, a display device, a character unit, or a winning device for displaying information related to a game is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine or the game area, and the information transmission unit includes the display device, the character Or the information transmission medium is output so that the front vicinity of the winning unit or the winning device is the receivable area.

According to the structure of the means 4, since the front vicinity of the display device, character part or winning device which is the most noticeable element in the gaming machine is the receivable area of the mobile communication terminal, information acquisition is performed by the mobile communication terminal. It becomes the structure which can grasp | ascertain immediately, without searching the optimal place (namely, the optimal position which distribute | arranges a mobile communication terminal in order to acquire information) on the top.
In addition, since each element of the display device, the character unit, and the winning device changes from moment to moment depending on the gaming state, it is normal that the element that is noticed by the player changes depending on the gaming state. Therefore, in particular, if all the above elements are set as receivable areas, information can be acquired more easily.
In addition, the character part as used in the field of this invention can be made the structure which imitated the character in various fields planarly or three-dimensionally. Specifically, people, animals, other things that appear in novels, comics, movies, theater, 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 person, animal, or others, or if it has a design that is excellent in design, it is possible to effectively enhance decoration and game play. It becomes a structure that can be
In the present invention, the “front” means the player side with respect to the gaming machine, and the player side is the front and the opposite side is the rear in the direction orthogonal to the front of the gaming machine.

  Means 5. In the device described in the means 4, state detection means for detecting the occurrence or progress of a specific gaming state, and game information representing the occurrence or progress of the specific gaming state detected by the state detection means are created. And an information creating means, and the game information is transmitted from the information transmission unit as information handled in the gaming machine.

  Thus, if the game information created in the gaming machine is transmitted from the information transmission unit to the mobile communication terminal, the game information can be used for various purposes. When such game information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal and used, information that is extremely useful in terms of granting profits to users, marketing, and the like can be used.

  Means 6. Means 4 or 5 includes communication state information generation means for generating information relating to a communication state between the information transmission unit and the portable communication terminal, and is generated by the communication state information generation means. It is characterized in that description information of the communication state based on the information is displayed on the display device.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, since the information on the communication state is displayed near the position where the information is acquired, the user can check the communication state while arranging the display screen and the mobile communication terminal while acquiring the information. Thus, it is easy to confirm and it is difficult to cause confirmation failure. In other words, during information communication, an error does not occur without being noticed by the user and is left as it is, and when a communication abnormality occurs, it can be immediately detected. For example, explanation information of a plurality of communication states is stored as image information in a communication state information storage unit such as a ROM, and the explanation information corresponding to the generated communication state is read from the storage unit and displayed on the display device. Can be.

  Note that the following configuration may be added to the configuration of the means 6. That is, in the configuration of the means 5, medium level detecting means for detecting the level of an information transmission medium such as infrared rays and radio waves from the mobile communication terminal is provided, and the communication according to the level detected by the signal level detecting means. You may comprise so that the description information of a state may be displayed on the said display apparatus. In this case, signal level explanation information relating to the signal level is stored in a storage means (ROM in the gaming machine, etc.), and when the signal level satisfies a predetermined condition, the signal level explanation information is read and displayed on the display device. Can be configured to For example, explanation information indicating that the signal level is low is stored in the storage means as image information, for example, and when the signal level is equal to or lower than a predetermined level, the explanation information is read and displayed on the display device. Can do.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of using infrared as an information transmission medium, it is configured to provide detection means for detecting the intensity of infrared from a mobile communication terminal, and based on the detection result by the infrared intensity detection means, The communication apparatus can be configured to display the description information of the communication state on the display device. In this case, an infrared light receiving unit, which will be described later, is configured as detection means, or a light receiving element is provided separately from the infrared light receiving unit, and the light receiving signal level output from the infrared light receiving unit or the light receiving element is used. The communication state may be determined, and when the received light signal level is equal to or lower than a predetermined level, a message to that effect may be displayed on the display device.

  Further, when radio waves are used as an information transmission medium, electric field intensity level detection means for detecting the electric field intensity level of the radio waves from the portable communication terminal is provided, and the above-mentioned is based on the level detected by the electric field intensity level detection means. It can comprise so that the description information of a communication state may be displayed on the said display means. Specifically, when the detected level is equal to or lower than a predetermined level, the display device can be configured to display information to that effect or information prompting improvement of the arrangement of the mobile communication terminal. In this way, even if the user unexpectedly moves the mobile communication terminal during information communication, the user can instantly detect that the electric field strength level has decreased, so the mobile communication terminal can be relocated early. Can be done. Further, if a configuration is made so as to notify when a level drop that does not completely disable communication occurs, the user can notice before communication is disabled and communication failure can be prevented beforehand.

  Mean 7 In any one of the means 4 to 6, there is provided a transmission preparation determining means for determining whether or not the preparation for transmission of the game information is completed, and the transmission preparation determination means is used to prepare for transmission of the game information. When it is determined that the game has been completed, the display device notifies that the game information can be transmitted.

  In this way, if it is determined whether or not preparation for transmission is completed, and notification is made when it is completed, the user can easily know the timing for acquiring information, and preparation of the apparatus is possible. Information can be acquired efficiently at the correct timing. If the means 7 is further embodied, it can be configured as follows. That is, in the one described in the means 5, game information storage means for storing the game information in the gaming machine, and storage state determination means for determining whether or not the game information is stored in the game information storage means. And a notification means for notifying that the game information exists when it is determined by the storage state determination means that the game information is stored. In addition, this alerting | reporting means may be comprised by a display apparatus, and may be comprised by means (for example, a lamp | ramp etc.) different from a display apparatus. In this way, if game information to be transmitted is accumulated and preparations for transmission are completed, if the player is informed of it, the player can be sure of that, and information can be sent in a timely manner. Can be acquired. That is, the preparation period can be minimized, and the time spent on the game can be effectively increased.

  Means 8. The device according to any one of the means 4 to 7 is characterized in that an information receiving unit configured to receive information transmitted from the portable communication terminal is provided.

  If it is configured so that information can be transmitted from the mobile communication terminal to the gaming machine, not only the effect that the information about the user can be easily taken into the gaming machine from the outside, but also the gaming machine, the mobile communication terminal, and its It is possible to construct a novel information utilization form in which information handled in a device (for example, a server of a gaming machine manufacturer) connected to a mobile communication terminal via a network is taken into the gaming machine.

  Means 9. Means 8: The information receiving unit includes a reception state detection unit that detects a reception state of information from the mobile communication terminal, and based on the detected reception state, It is characterized in that reception state explanation information for explaining the reception state of information is displayed on the display device.

  In this way, it becomes easier for the user to know the status of information reception from the mobile communication terminal, and if the communication location temporarily becomes unavailable due to a shift in the location of the device during communication, etc. Can improve the location of the place. In addition, if it is in the normal reception state, if the fact is notified, the user only needs to maintain the state, and a sense of security can be obtained during communication. The reception state detection means may be configured as means for determining whether or not a response signal is sent from the mobile communication terminal within a predetermined time after information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal. Alternatively, as in the related description of the means 4, the level of the information transmission medium transmitted from the mobile communication terminal may be detected.

  Means 10. Means 9 includes reception preparation determination means for determining whether or not information reception preparation from the mobile communication terminal is completed, and reception preparation determination means completes reception preparation. If it is determined that the information is received, the display device notifies that the information can be received from the portable communication terminal.

  In this way, the user can grasp the transmission timing of information from the portable communication terminal to the gaming machine, and the user can efficiently perform the information transmission operation. Specifically, explanation information that explains that preparation for reception is completed is provided in storage means (for example, a ROM in a gaming machine) as image information, for example, and the explanation information is provided based on the establishment of a predetermined reception condition. It can be read out and displayed on a display device. Although various reception conditions can be set, for example, the end of jackpot or the elapse of a predetermined time after the firing switch is turned off can be used as a condition.

  Means 11. Any one of means 1 to means 10 is characterized in that an entry detecting means for detecting that the portable communication terminal has entered an area where reception is possible is provided.

  In this way, whether or not the mobile communication terminal is in a receivable position can be determined by the entry detection means, and if the communication is performed only when the portable communication terminal is in the entered state, the gaming machine side is unnecessary. No transmission / reception processing is performed. The following requirements may be added to the configuration of the means 10. That is, in the device described in the means 10, a transmission start means for starting transmission of the game information from the gaming machine is provided on condition that the entry detection means detects the entry of the mobile communication terminal. Also good. In this way, since it is possible to detect the approach and automatically start the information transmission, a complicated operation can be easily omitted and the configuration is extremely easy to use.

  Means 12. In the feature described in means 11, when the entry detecting means detects that the mobile communication terminal has entered a receivable area, the display device notifies that fact.

  In this way, it becomes easier for the user to grasp whether or not the mobile communication terminal is in a normal position, and information is efficiently obtained at the correct placement position of the mobile communication terminal (appropriate position for placing the mobile communication terminal). Communication can be performed. Specifically, explanation information explaining that the entry detection has been made is provided in storage means (for example, a ROM in the gaming machine) as image information, for example, and the explanation information is read out on condition of detection by the entry detection means. Can be displayed on a display device.

  Means 13. The device according to any one of the means 4 to 12, further comprising operation explanation information storage means for storing operation explanation information relating to the operation of the mobile communication terminal, and based on establishment of a predetermined condition, from the operation explanation information storage means. The operation description information is read out, and the read operation description information is displayed on the display device.

  In this way, since the operation explanation information is displayed near the information transmission unit, the user can confirm the explanation near the position where the mobile communication terminal is operated, which improves operability. Contribute. An operation explanation information storage means for storing the operation explanation information may be provided inside the gaming machine, and the operation explanation information may be read from the storage means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Information storage means is provided in an external device such as a server connected to the gaming machine via a communication network, and operation explanation information is read from the storage means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and transmitted to the gaming machine. You may make it do. In this case, the gaming machine receives the operation explanation information from the outside and displays it on the display device. The predetermined condition referred to here can be, for example, a condition whether or not information input requesting operation explanation information from a player has been made. In this case, for example, information requesting operation explanation information from the operation unit Based on the input, the operation explanation information is read out from the operation explanation information storage means and displayed on the display device.

  Means 14. The display device according to any one of means 4 to means 13 is characterized in that the display device is a symbol display device that is provided on the game board and displays symbols according to the game state.

  The vicinity of the symbol display device (for example, the one arranged near the center of the game board), which is the part that the player is most interested in, should be the receivable area of the portable communication terminal. Thus, the player can instantly grasp the communicable position and can effectively prevent the player from being confused by searching for the communicable position.

  Means 15. One of means 1 to means 14 is characterized in that an operation unit is provided for performing an operation related to information transmission between the gaming machine and the portable communication terminal.

  By providing such an operation unit, a player can be involved in information transmission / reception. Specifically, the operation unit of the unit 15 may be configured as an information transmission request operation unit (for example, a transmission request button) for requesting information transmission from the gaming machine to the mobile communication terminal. It may be configured as an operation explanation information requesting operation unit for requesting display of such operation explanation information or a communication information requesting operation unit for requesting information display regarding the communication state in the display device. In this way, the player can request information transmission at an arbitrary timing, or can request display of necessary information.

  Means 16. The information transmission unit according to any one of the means 1 to 15, wherein the information transmitting unit is provided on a peripheral side of the front side of the gaming machine or at a position along the peripheral side away from the gaming machine. The information transmission medium is output to the peripheral edge on the opposite side.

  According to the configuration of the means 16, since the information transmitting part is provided on the support protrusion, a special design for arranging the information transmitting part on the game board is not required, and the degree of freedom in designing the game board is increased. There is an advantage that it is easy to design a novel game board that attracts the interest of the player.

  Means 17. In the device described in the means 16, a prevention wall that prevents the information transmission medium from proceeding at the peripheral edge side of the front surface of the gaming machine or at a position along the peripheral edge side away from the gaming machine faces the support protrusion. In addition, the information transmission unit is provided so as to protrude toward the player side, and the information transmission unit outputs an information transmission medium toward the prevention wall.

According to the configuration of the means 17, the information transmission medium output from the information transmission unit is prevented from advancing by the prevention wall, so that it is possible to prevent the information transmission medium from leaking to the surroundings. This configuration is convenient when it is desired to prevent the information transmission medium from leaking to the machine side.
Further, the means 16 and the means 17 can be configured such that a support protrusion or the like is arranged outside the gaming machine when a space for providing the support protrusion / prevention wall cannot be obtained in the gaming machine. By doing so, there is no need to design a dedicated gaming machine for providing the support protrusions and the like, and there is an advantage that it is possible to reduce the cost by diverting the conventional gaming machine.

  Means 18. In the device described in the means 17, the preventive wall is further provided with an information transmitting unit, and an information transmission medium is output toward the support protrusion, and the support protrusion is provided on the preventive wall. It is characterized in that it is configured to prevent the information transmission medium from proceeding from the provided information transmission unit.

  According to the configuration of the means 18, since the information transmission medium is output in the opposite directions from the support protrusion and the prevention wall, if the mobile communication terminal is arranged between the support protrusion and the prevention wall, Regardless of where the receiving unit of the mobile communication terminal is arranged, it is in the best receiving state and can receive the information transmission medium reliably. Further, since the output information transmission medium is prevented from advancing by the support protrusion and the prevention wall, leakage of the information transmission medium can be prevented.

  Means 19. In the device according to the means 17 or 18, the support protrusion and the prevention wall are characterized in that they are formed integrally.

In this way, since the support protrusion and the prevention wall can be attached to the front surface of the gaming machine at the same time, the number of man-hours for attachment can be reduced as compared with the case where they are attached individually.
In this case, it is desirable that the support protrusion and the prevention wall be formed in an arcuate shape or an annular shape, so that the output information transmission medium can be more effectively prevented from leaking to the side of the gaming machine. Can be deterred.

  Means 20. In the means described in the means 16, the support protrusion is provided at a position away from the upper edge or the upper edge of the front surface of the gaming machine and along the upper edge, and is downward from the information transmission section provided in the support protrusion. It is characterized in that the information transmission medium is output.

  Normally, gaming machines are arranged side by side, so the space at the side edge of the gaming machine is reduced to increase the accommodation efficiency of the gaming machine, which makes it difficult to place the information transmission unit There is. On the other hand, in the configuration of the means 18, since the information transmission medium is output from above, there is no need to arrange an information transmission unit and other auxiliary devices in the lateral direction of the gaming machine, and the accommodation efficiency of the gaming machine The configuration can contribute to improvement. Moreover, since a tray for storing the game balls is formed below the front of the gaming machine so as to protrude from the front of the gaming machine, it is possible to effectively prevent the progress of the information transmission medium output using this tray. The effect that it is possible is also acquired.

  Means 21. In the device according to any one of the means 16 to 20, a storage mechanism is provided for storing the support protrusion or the prevention wall on the gaming machine side when information communication with the portable communication terminal is not performed. Has characteristics.

  According to the configuration of the means 21, when the information communication with the portable communication terminal is not performed, the support protrusion / prevention wall is stored on the gaming machine side by the storage mechanism. Therefore, when in the gaming state, Similarly, there is no protrusion such as a support protrusion, and the player can concentrate on the game without feeling uncomfortable. In addition, when performing information communication, the support protrusion / prevention wall protrudes toward the player side and is in a state different from the conventional gaming machine, so that information communication is possible for the player. It is also possible to recognize this at a glance.

  Means 22. The device according to any one of the means 1 to 21 is characterized in that the information transmission unit is constituted by an antenna that radiates radio waves as an information transmission medium.

  According to the structure of the means 22, it is set as the suitable structure for performing radio | wireless communication. Here, it is desirable to use an antenna having a sharp directivity as the information transmission unit, so that unnecessary radio wave radiation (for example, a radiation component in a direction orthogonal to the front surface of the gaming machine) can be suppressed. It is possible to effectively prevent radio waves from leaking outside the target range.

  Means 23. The radio wave absorber that absorbs a radiation component radiated in a direction other than a direction toward the support protrusion or the prevention wall, among the radiation components radiated from the antenna, is the antenna. It has the characteristic in the place provided in the vicinity.

  According to the structure of the means 23, since the radiation component radiated | emitted out of the target range can be absorbed, the malfunction of leaking an electromagnetic wave can be avoided. Furthermore, by doing this, it is possible to increase the electric field strength of the radio wave radiated from the antenna while preventing radio wave leakage, so even when external noise enters the receivable area of the mobile communication terminal. The mobile communication terminal will not cause interference.

  Means 24. Means described in means 22 or 23 is characterized in that the support protrusion or the prevention wall is provided with a radio wave absorber.

  According to the structure of the means 24, it can prevent effectively that an electromagnetic wave leaks out of a receivable area. Also, by doing this, the radiated power of radio waves can be increased, so the S / N ratio in the receivable area is improved, and even if external noise enters here, it causes interference in the mobile communication terminal. This can be suppressed.

  Means 25. In any one of the means 22 to 24, a light source for guiding that projects visible light in a direction substantially the same as the direction having the maximum electric field intensity among the radiated components of the radio waves radiated from the antenna is provided. It has the characteristics in the place.

  In the configuration of the means 25, if the arrangement position of the mobile communication terminal is adjusted so that the visible light from the guide light source is irradiated to the site where the antenna of the mobile communication terminal is arranged, the antenna of the mobile communication terminal is adjusted. It can be easily arranged at a position where the electric field strength of the radio wave is maximized, and information communication can be performed reliably.

  Means 26. In any one of the means 22 to 25, the radio wave as the information transmission medium is a radio wave in accordance with a Bluetooth standard, and the information transmission unit is configured as an antenna for Bluetooth communication. Have

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition for performing wireless communication between a game 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 gaming machine and the portable communication terminal. As this Bluetooth communication antenna, for example, a planar antenna can be preferably used.

  Means 27. In the device according to any one of the means 1 to 21, the information transmission unit is constituted by an information transmission light source that outputs infrared rays, and is characterized in that information is transmitted by outputting infrared rays.

  According to the structure of the means 27, it is set as the structure which used the infrared rays as an information transmission medium. Since infrared rays are excellent in straightness and directivity, it is possible to effectively prevent infrared rays from leaking outside the target range.

  Means 28. The feature described in means 27 is characterized in that the supporting protrusion or the prevention wall is provided with an infrared absorbing member.

  In this way, since transmission and reflection of infrared rays at the support protrusion and the prevention wall can be suppressed, the configuration is suitable for preventing information leakage. In addition, by doing so, it is possible to increase the intensity of infrared rays to be output, so that it is possible to prevent interference caused by external noise.

  Means 29. Means described in the means 27 or 28 is characterized in that a guide light source for projecting visible light in a direction substantially the same as the optical axis of the infrared light output from the information transmission light source is provided.

  In order to perform communication using infrared rays, it is necessary to adjust the arrangement position of the portable communication terminal so that infrared rays from the information transmission light source are irradiated to the light receiving unit of the portable communication terminal. However, it is not easy to match these in a short time. On the other hand, since the configuration of the means 29 is configured to project visible light on the same optical axis as the output infrared light, the visible light from the guide light source is irradiated to the infrared light receiving unit of the portable communication terminal. If this portable communication terminal is arranged as described above, infrared rays from the information transmission light source can be easily irradiated onto the light receiving unit. This means that the arrangement of the mobile communication terminal can be adjusted through vision, and the arrangement position is extremely easy to adjust.

The perspective view shown about the pachinko machine which constitutes the game system concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. Schematic configuration diagram of game board in pachinko machine Conceptual diagram showing a state in which communication is performed between a pachinko 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 establishment 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 The perspective view shown about the pachinko machine which constitutes the game system concerning a 2nd embodiment. Perspective view of a pachinko machine in a modified example The perspective view shown about the pachinko machine which constitutes the game system concerning a 3rd embodiment. The perspective view shown about the pachinko machine which constitutes the game system concerning a 4th embodiment. The perspective view shown about the pachinko machine which constitutes the game system concerning a 4th embodiment. The perspective view shown about the pachinko machine which constitutes the game system concerning a 5th embodiment. Partial enlarged view of the pachinko machine of the fifth embodiment The perspective view shown about the pachinko machine which constitutes the game system concerning a 6th embodiment. The block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the communication unit in 6th Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the mobile telephone in 6th Embodiment The perspective view shown about the pachinko machine which constitutes the game system concerning a 6th embodiment. Schematic configuration diagram of the game board in the pachinko machine of the ninth embodiment Conceptual diagram of a slot machine which is a main part of the gaming machine according to the tenth embodiment

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 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 the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable by a vertical hinge (not shown), and a metal frame in which the glass 3b is fitted, and a synthetic resin frame (hereinafter referred to as “resin”) fitted in the frame. Frame)).

  A pair of support walls 21 (corresponding to “supporting protrusions” and “prevention walls” described in the claims) extending in the vertical direction are provided on both left and right edges of the front frame 2 so as to face each other in front of each other. A radio wave absorbing sheet 22 mainly made of a rubber / ferrite-based material that absorbs microwaves is attached to the back side of each of the supporting walls 21 and 21 facing each other. A Bluetooth standard antenna module 23 that radiates weak radio waves in the 2.47 GHz band is embedded in both support walls 21 and 21. The antenna module 23 includes an antenna 23a composed of a substantially plate-like planar antenna and a radio wave absorber 23b disposed in the vicinity of the antenna 23a. The antenna 23a functions as an information transmission unit and an information reception unit. The antenna 23a is not limited to a planar antenna as long as it can radiate radio waves in the 2.47 GHz band. In addition to the planar antenna, for example, an antenna such as an array antenna, a horn antenna, or a patch antenna can be used.

The antenna 23a is configured to emit radio waves toward the opposing support wall 21 and along the glass 3b, and so that the direction having the maximum electric field strength of the emitted radio waves is parallel to the glass 3b (this book). This corresponds to the configuration of “outputting the information transmission medium along the front surface of the gaming machine” and the configuration of “outputting the information transmission medium substantially parallel to the front surface of the gaming machine”). Further, since the cylindrical radio wave absorber 23b is arranged so as to surround the antenna 23a, the radiation angle of the radio wave radiated from the antenna 23a is narrowed within a predetermined angle.
In addition, a guide light source 24 that projects visible light is disposed in the vicinity of the antenna 23a in the support wall 21, and the radio wave radiated from the antenna 23a has substantially the same direction as the direction having the maximum electric field strength. It is arranged to project visible light.
A gaming board 7 (corresponding to “near the front of the gaming machine” described in the present invention) 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 starting port 4 includes 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 display device 5 can be configured as a symbol display device that dynamically displays symbols, for example. In addition, let the direction which goes to the glass 3b from the game board 7 be a front direction, and let the opposite direction be a back direction.

  At the bottom of the glass door frame 3, an upper tray 3a from which prize balls are paid out is mounted. A lower tray 2a is mounted below the window hole of the front frame 2. 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 driven by the turning operation of the firing handle 17. Are intermittently operated, and the elasticity is adjusted 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 started by winning the game ball B at the first type starting port 4. 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 In addition, 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 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 operated by a prize winning solenoid (hereinafter simply referred to as “solenoid”) 15 to open and close the V zone 11 and the entrances of 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 detects winning of the game ball B to the first type start port 4. 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. In order to prevent illegal signals from being input to the main board, the signal transmission direction is only one direction from the main board to the sub board.

  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. The external connection terminal plate 16 includes hall computer output terminals 16 </ b> A to 16 </ b> D connected to the hall computer, and communication unit output terminals 16 a to 16 d connected to the communication unit 30.

  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. Further, the output terminals 16C and 16c output a “probability change jackpot signal” indicating that a jackpot is being generated by a predetermined special symbol (for example, an odd symbol). 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.

The communication unit 30 is provided inside the pachinko machine 1 and is connected to the mobile phone 200 (see FIGS. 5 and 6 as will be described later) as a mobile communication terminal possessed by the player. A device for performing Bluetooth communication, which is a wireless communication technology using weak radio waves in the 47 GHz band, is provided.
As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the communication unit 30 includes a Bluetooth module 34, an interface circuit (I / F) 35, a CPU 36, a ROM 37, a RAM 38, and a nonvolatile memory 39. The CPU 36 is connected with a notification lamp 26, the antenna 23a, and a guide light source 24. FIG. 4 shows only one antenna 23a, but actually two antennas 23a are provided.

  The Bluetooth module 34 enables exchange of weak radio waves in the 2.47 GHz band, and performs Bluetooth communication with the mobile phone 200 having a Bluetooth communication function. When the mobile phone 200 enters the reception area of the antenna 23a, the Bluetooth module 34 determines a frequency to be used with the mobile phone 200 and establishes a link. Therefore, after establishing communication with the mobile phone 200, the CPU 36 acquires the phone number of the mobile phone 200 and registers it, and thereafter, for the mobile phone 200 registered as a communication target until the end of the game. Only send and receive game information.

  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 CPU 36 can function as an essential part of the information creation means, communication state information generation means, transmission preparation determination means, storage state determination means, reception state detection means, and reception preparation determination means shown in the above means. It is.

  The ROM 37 is a read-only storage medium that stores a control program for controlling each part of the communication unit 30 and various data. The ROM 37 can function as communication state explanation information storage means, operation explanation information storage means, etc. shown in the above means.

  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.

  The notification lamp 26 is provided on the side of the display device 5 at a position where it can be seen by the player, and is a lamp for visually notifying the player that the communication unit 30 is ready to transmit game information. Yes (see FIG. 2). The notification lamp 26 is turned on when there is game information that can be transmitted, and is turned off when there is no game information that can be transmitted. Further, the notification lamp 26 blinks while the game information is being transmitted from the antenna module 23, and is turned off when the transmission is completed.

  In the example of FIG. 1, an operation unit for performing an operation 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 27 for requesting information transmission to the pachinko machine 1, and when the transmission request button 27 is pressed, the operation unit is triggered by the cellular phone 200. Information transmission is started. The transmission request button 27 is configured as a push button for requesting the communication unit 30 to start transmission of game information, and is ready for transmission from the pachinko machine 1, that is, the above-described notification lamp 26 is turned on. Pressing is accepted only during transmission, and transmission is not started even if the transmission request button 27 is pressed in another state.

  When the transmission request button 27 is pressed while the notification lamp 26 is lit, the notification lamp 26 starts blinking and radio waves are output from the antenna 23a. Although the operation unit has a button configuration here, any configuration such as an operation lever, a touch panel, or the like that allows the player to operate from the outside may be used. In addition, although an operation unit is provided here for performing a trigger input for information transmission, it 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 mobile phone 200 that performs Bluetooth communication with the communication unit 30 of the pachinko machine 1 has a known configuration, and as shown in the front view of FIG. 5, the case 202, the key operation unit 204, and the liquid crystal panel (display) Part) 206. The key operation unit 204 is disposed on the front case unit 203 of the case 202, and includes a cross key, a power key, a function key, an on-hook key (start key), a clear key, and a character / number key (ten key). It is configured. The liquid crystal panel 206 is disposed inside an opening 202 a formed in the case 202.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in addition to the liquid crystal panel 206, the Bluetooth module 208, and the antenna unit 209, the cellular phone 200 has a wireless unit 210, an audio circuit 212, a receiver 214, a microphone 216, an antenna 218, a nonvolatile memory, and the like. , A control memory (microcomputer) 222, and a secondary battery 224. The radio unit 210 is controlled by the control unit 222 and transmits and receives radio waves to and from the base station through the antenna 218 as a medium. The audio circuit 212 outputs the reception signal output from the radio unit 210 through the control unit 222 to the receiver 214 and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 216 to the radio unit 210 through the control unit 222 as a transmission signal.

  The receiver 214 converts the reception signal output from the audio circuit 212 into reception audio and outputs it. The microphone 216 converts the transmission audio emitted from the operator into an audio signal and outputs it to the audio circuit 212. The nonvolatile memory 220 stores various data and various programs in a nonvolatile manner. 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 pachinko 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.

  The Bluetooth module 208 is composed of an assembly of various units such as a high-frequency circuit unit and a baseband circuit unit, and is configured to perform Bluetooth communication with the communication unit 30 via the antenna unit 209. The antenna unit 209 is composed of, for example, a chip antenna that is used for both transmission and reception, so that a weak radio wave in the 2.47 GHz band is output, and a radio wave transmitted from the antenna 23 a provided in the pachinko machine 1 is received. It has become.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 10 show various routines executed by the CPU 36. 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 used to determine the end of the high probability mode, and takes values of “2”, “1”, and “0”. Note that the initial values of the counters R, P, and C are all “0”.

  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, a low probability mode and a high probability mode, but the low probability mode is set as the initial value.

  Now, when the game is started by the player, the CPU 36 first starts the first type start port 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 a prize for 4 has been won. When this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is ended. When the determination condition is satisfied, the internal random number counter and the outreach random number counter are acquired in step S20, and the value of each symbol counter is set. On the basis of the symbol sequences 8 to 10, the symbol is removed and acquired. 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, in step S31 of FIG. 9, the symbols in the symbol rows 8 to 10 are variably displayed on the display device 5, respectively. 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, when the internal random number counter is a value that is updated every predetermined time in the range of “0” to “299”, “7” is set as the low probability jackpot value, and “7”, “17” , “27”, “37”, “47” are the jackpot values for high 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 a 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 stored in any of the steps S33, S35, and S36 in step S40 of FIG. Replace with the stopped symbol. 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, in step S60, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated. If it is satisfied, a big hit signal ON is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b in step S70. Further, in step S80, 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 S80: Yes), the probability variation jackpot signal ON is output in step S90. Output to 16C and 16c. 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, after the start of opening the grand prize winning opening 6, as long as there are no more Pmax game balls B won or the scheduled closing time arrives, the big winning prize opening 6 continues to be opened. 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 a predetermined value 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, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls B win the big winning opening 6 or (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The 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. Output to 16C 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 determination condition is not satisfied (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” in step S227 (high probability mode) If the probability variation counter C is “0” (in the high probability mode) (S227: Yes), in step S228, the probability variation in-progress signal ON is output to the output terminals 16A and 16a. Output to. 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 the determination condition is not satisfied (C = 0), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 2, 1), the probability variation counter C is decremented by “1” in step S223. 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. Then, when the big hit gaming state with even 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, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is increased two times, the next time and the next time. 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. Subsequently, in step S310, 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 “probable big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON. If it is determined that the “probability change jackpot signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S320: Yes), in step S330, the game status code “B00” indicating the occurrence of the probability change jackpot is displayed as a pointer AP in the game status storage area 38a. Is stored at the address indicated by Subsequently, in step S340, the probability variation continuation number counter L is incremented. Further, in step S400, the pointer AP is updated, the processing of this routine is terminated, and the process returns.

  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. In step S400, the pointer AP is updated, the process 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 number counter L. In step S400, the pointer AP is updated, the processing 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 and 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 is a diagram schematically showing an example of storage in the gaming state storage area 38a. 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, since the “probability changing signal [1]” is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probability changing 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, since the “probability changing signal [1]” is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probability changing 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” Store in the sixth storage area of the gaming state storage area indicated by the AP (step S380). In addition, an initial value “0” is set in the probability variation continuation number counter L (step S390) (see FIG. 13F).

  Next, game information transmission processing from the communication unit 30 to the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of the game information transmission main routine shown in FIG. 14 and the flowchart of the game information creation / transmission processing routine of 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 reads these routines from the ROM 37 and executes them.

  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. When it is determined that the game state data is stored (step S410: Yes), the notification lamp 26 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 26, the player takes out the mobile phone 200 and operates the button 204 to execute the game information receiving program. to start. Then, on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200, as shown in FIG. 18A, a message “Information is ready to be received. Press the transmission request button.” Is displayed. Then, the player causes the mobile phone 200 to face and approach the display device 5. Then, the mobile phone 200 is irradiated with light from the guide light source 24.

  Subsequently, in step S430, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 27 has been pressed. When the transmission request button 27 is pressed (step S430: Yes), after establishing synchronization with the mobile phone 200 in step S440, a signal for requesting authentication to the mobile phone 200 (authentication request). Signal). In step S450, a response signal from mobile phone 200 is received. When the processing of the authentication procedure is completed on the communication unit 30 side, Bluetooth communication is possible 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 executed.

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 pachinko machine identification information for identifying the pachinko machine 1 as another 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 game information stored in the transmission buffer 38b is transmitted as a radio wave from the antenna 23a. Subsequently, in step S476, a response signal is received from the mobile phone 200. In step S477, the value of the game information counter in the nonvolatile memory 39 is incremented, and in step S478, the value of the pointer BP is updated. 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. If not (step S479: No), step Returning to S472, if the process 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. When the transmission of the game information from the communication unit 30 is completed and a transmission end signal is received (step S480), the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 displays “Information reception” as shown in FIG. Is completed "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”.

  When returning to the game information transmission main routine (FIG. 14), in step S480, the notification lamp 26 is turned off, and in step S490, the storage contents of the game state storage area 38a and the transmission buffer are deleted, and the processing of this routine is terminated. To do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S430 that the transmission request button 27 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 immediately after the end of a series of cycles in which the big winning opening 6 is repeatedly opened and closed with the occurrence of the big hit. 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. 17A shows a message display example on the screen 5a in this case. In other words, if unreceived game information remains 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 the game information is left unreceived. The inconvenience of not receiving useful information is prevented. This message also displays operation explanation information such as “Please bring your mobile phone close here”, and other useful operation explanation information (for example, “ "Please press the button" etc.) can be displayed. This message can be stored as image information in a storage means (for example, ROM 37). In this case, the ROM 37 functions as an operation explanation information storage unit.

  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. If the firing switch signal is on (step S520: No), the process returns to step S430.

  If the firing switch signal is off (step S520: Yes), a warning message to the effect that information stored in the communication unit 30 will be deleted is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5 in step S530. 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 27 has been pressed, and if it has been pressed (step S540: Yes), step S440 and subsequent steps are executed. On the other hand, when the transmission request button 27 is not pressed (step S540: No), it is determined in step S550 whether a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S550), the process returns to step S540 to determine that the transmission request button 27 has been pressed again. If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S550: Yes), the notification lamp 26 is turned off (step S480). ) And the contents stored in the game state storage area 38a are erased (step S490), and the 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.

  When the game information transmitted in the above-described game information transmission main routine is received by the mobile phone 200, the game information including the game machine ID, the game information counter value, and the game state data is stored in the memory built in the mobile phone 200. 220 is sequentially stored and accumulated. FIG. 19 shows an example of game information stored 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 which pachinko machine is the gaming information among a number of pachinko machines installed in game 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. Furthermore, since the game information includes game state data for identifying the generated game state, it is possible to identify what kind of game state has occurred.

According to the present embodiment, the radio wave is radiated along the glass 3b of the pachinko machine 1 so that the direction having the maximum electric field strength is substantially parallel to the glass 3b, and by the radio wave absorber 23b. By narrowing the emitted radio wave in a predetermined direction, the support wall 21 is irradiated with the radio wave, so that it is difficult for the radio wave to leak behind the adjacent pachinko machine 1 or the player and carried by a third party. It is possible to prevent interference with the mobile phone that is used and to prevent communication from being intercepted.
Furthermore, the direction in which the maximum electric field strength of the radiated radio wave is substantially parallel to the glass plate 3 makes it difficult for the radio wave to enter the pachinko machine 1. It is possible to prevent malfunction of the pachinko machine 1 caused by noise intruding into an electronic device such as an electronic circuit.
In addition, since the vicinity of the front of the display device 5 is included in the receivable area of the mobile phone 200 and various information for communication is displayed on the display device 5, the player can play with the pachinko machine 1. Communication can be performed without any delay.

  Further, 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 pachinko 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, it is conceivable to perform ranking at the national level for game results such as the number of normal big hits, the number of probable big hits, or the number of consecutive probable changes. That is, a computer for collecting game information is installed in a pachinko 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, pachinko 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, and are important when developing marketing activities. 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 equipped with a Bluetooth module is installed at the front of the game hall. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a pachinko machine installed in a game hall to a portable communication terminal that he / she owns. Thereafter, the player transmits game information from the portable communication terminal to the front computer by Bluetooth communication. Based on the received game information, the front computer obtains the number of normal big hits, the number of probable big hits, or the number of consecutive probable changes, and calculates the player's service points according to the respective results. 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 prize exchange according to the number of prize balls in the past, and the motivation for the game can be further improved.

  Alternatively, when a pachinko machine maker assigns service points, for example, a service point management computer that stores and manages service points for each player (member) is installed in the pachinko 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, member number, etc.) from the mobile communication terminal to the pachinko machine maker as electronic 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 pachinko machine maker gives a prize to the player. Accordingly, the player can acquire a prize from a pachinko machine manufacturer at an opportunity different 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
In the first embodiment, the pair of support walls 21 and 21 are provided at the left and right side edge portions of the front frame 2 to radiate radio waves between the support walls 21 and 21. In the embodiment, the support wall 21 is provided on the upper edge of the front frame 2 to emit radio waves downward from the upper part of the front surface of the pachinko machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 22, a support wall 21 protruding from the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 is provided on the upper edge portion of the front frame 2. An antenna module 23 is provided in the support wall 21 as in the first embodiment, and the antenna 23a is arranged to radiate radio waves downward and surrounds the periphery of the antenna 23a. The radio wave radiated by the radio wave absorber 23b arranged in this manner is narrowed to a predetermined angle. As a result, radio waves are concentrated in the vicinity of the front of the display device 5 and the vicinity of the front of the display device 5 is set as a receivable area of the mobile phone 200. Moreover, the light source 22 for guides is provided in the vicinity of the antenna 23a similarly to 1st Embodiment, and it is comprised so that visible light may be projected toward the upper receiving tray 3a. Further, a radio wave absorbing sheet 22 is attached to the upper surface of the upper tray 3a, and the radio wave leakage to the lower part of the pachinko machine 1 is prevented by absorbing the radiated radio wave.

  In the present embodiment, for example, it is extremely effective when it is difficult to dispose members / devices related to information transmission such as the support wall 21 on the side of the pachinko machine 1. Usually, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, so there may be no space between adjacent pachinko machines 1. Therefore, if the support wall 21 or the like is disposed, the lateral width of the pachinko machine 1 is increased, and the accommodation efficiency of the pachinko machine 1 may be reduced. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, these members and the like are provided on the upper edge of the front frame 2 so as to radiate radio waves in the vertical direction. Information can be transmitted to the telephone 200.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the support wall 21 is formed in an annular shape and may be arranged so as to surround the periphery of the glass 3b (the “support protrusion and the prevention wall of the present invention are integrally formed, And corresponds to a configuration that is formed in an annular shape). Even in such a configuration, similarly to the above embodiment, the support wall 21 includes the antenna module 23 and the guide light source 24, which are substantially the same height as the display device 5 in the vertical direction of the gaming machine, for example. Arrange to position. If it does in this way, while the attachment man-hour to the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 of the support wall 21 is reduced, the circumference | surroundings of the glass 3b are surrounded, and it can suppress more effectively the electromagnetic wave which leaks to the side of the pachinko machine. it can.
Note that the shape of the support wall 21 is not limited to the annular shape as described above, and can be formed in a dominant arc shape, and can be various shapes such as a U shape and a U shape.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the support wall 21 is provided outside the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, a support wall 21 is provided on the front side wall 101 of the pachinko island platform provided above the pachinko machine 1, and the antenna module 23 and the guide are provided on the support wall 21 as in the second embodiment. The light source is provided.
Such a configuration is a preferable configuration when a space for providing the support wall 21 in the pachinko machine 1 cannot be obtained. In addition, since it is not necessary to design the pachinko machine 1 exclusively for providing the support wall 21, there is an advantage that the cost can be reduced by diverting the conventional pachinko machine 1, and further, in designing. This is an advantageous configuration capable of designing a novel pachinko machine 1 that is not restricted.
Moreover, as a structure which provides the support wall 21 outside, it is not restricted to the said structure. As other configurations, for example, the support wall 21 is provided on the front side wall of the ball lending device provided between the adjacent pachinko machines 1, or the wall surface is provided between the pachinko machines 1, and the support wall 21 is provided there. You may do it. Furthermore, one support wall 21 may be provided on the front frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1, and the other support wall 21 may be provided outside the pachinko machine 1 so that radio waves are emitted between the support walls 21. Good.

<Fourth embodiment>
In this embodiment, the structure which provided the storage mechanism which stores the support wall 21 inside the pachinko island stand as shown in FIG.25 and FIG.26 is shown. In this embodiment, the support wall 21 can be stored inside the pachinko island base or protruded from the front side wall 101 of the pachinko island base by the rack and pinion type slide mechanism 110.
The pachinko island platform that accommodates the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an accommodating portion that accommodates the support wall 21 inside the pachinko island platform from the opening 102 provided in the front side wall 101, and the support wall 21 can be accommodated therein. Has been. Racks 111 that are longer than the depth dimension are attached to both end faces of the support wall 21, and pinion gears 112 arranged inside the pachinko islands are engaged with the racks 111. Then, the rotation shaft of the motor 113 is fitted into the shaft hole of the pinion gear 112, and the pinion gear 112 is rotated by operating the motor 112 so that the support wall 21 slides in the front-rear direction. It has become. Although not shown, the support wall 21 is placed on a rail provided at the lower portion of the housing portion, and a slight gap is formed at the lower portion of the housing portion, whereby the support wall 21 slides. In doing so, the antenna module 23 and the guide light source 24 are prevented from interfering with foreign matter.

Further, the CPU 31 projects the support wall 21 from the front side wall 101 when communicating with the mobile phone 200 (see FIG. 25), and conversely stores the support wall 21 when not communicating with the mobile phone 200. Thus, a control signal is sent to the motor 113 (see FIG. 26).
As a specific example, in S430 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, when the transmission request button 27 is pushed and it is determined that there is a transmission request (Yes in S430), a control signal is sent to support the support wall 21 at the front wall. It can be made to project from 101, and it can be made to send a control signal and store support wall 21 in a pachinko island stand with the end of processing of S480 of a flow chart shown in FIG.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and for example, the support walls 21 and 21 are provided on the side of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, between the pachinko machine 1 and the ball lending device), and the support walls 21 and 21 are attached to the pachinko machine by a storage mechanism. The pachinko machine 1 may be configured to be retractable, and even when the pachinko machine 1 is provided with support walls 21 and 21, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a storage mechanism, and the pachinko machine 1 has a support wall inside. 21 may be stored.

  In this way, when information communication with the mobile phone 200 is not performed, the form is similar to that of the conventional pachinko machine 1, so that the player can concentrate on the game without feeling uncomfortable, When communicating with the mobile phone 200, the support wall 21 protrudes, which is suitable as a configuration that allows the player to visually recognize that information communication is possible.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the illustrated example, an external display device 105 is provided at the lower part of the glass door frame 3 (outside the game board 7), and radio waves from the antenna 23a serving as an information transmission unit are located near the front of the display device 105. It is configured to be emitted. In the present embodiment, the glass 3b has a circular shape, but only the shape is different, and other configurations are the same as those in the above embodiment.
The external display device 105 can be configured as a second display device when the display device 5 is the first display device. In this way, the display related to information communication can be performed without interrupting the symbol display. Can be performed. The external display device 105 can be constituted by a display device such as an LED or a liquid crystal screen.

  In the present embodiment, a pair of support walls 21, 21 projecting toward the player side are provided on the front frame 2 so as to sandwich the external display device 105, and the first embodiment is provided in each of the support walls 21, 21. The antenna module 23 and the guide light source 24 having the same configuration as the above are provided. And between the support walls 21 and 21 is a radio wave radiation area, and the direction having the maximum electric field strength among the radiated radio waves is indicated by the guide light source 24 so that radio waves can be received reliably and easily. Can do. In addition, a radio wave absorbing sheet 22 is attached to a side surface of each support wall 21 opposite to the display device 105 to prevent leakage of radio waves radiated from the antenna 23a.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, a configuration for performing information communication using an infrared signal is shown. First, as shown in FIG. 29, as in the first embodiment, a pair of support walls 21 are provided on the left and right side edges of the front frame 2, and an infrared light emitting unit 61 as an information transmission unit is disposed on the support wall 21. In addition, a guide light source 24 for projecting visible light is disposed in the vicinity of the infrared light emitting unit 61. In addition, an infrared absorption sheet 25 that absorbs light having an infrared wavelength is attached to a side surface of each support wall 21 opposite to the glass door frame 3.
The arrangement positions of the infrared light emitting portions 61 are adjusted so as to project the infrared rays so as to be directed to the support wall 21 and the optical axis thereof is substantially parallel to the glass 3b. The arrangement position is adjusted so that visible light is projected along the optical axis formed by the light emitting unit 61.
In addition, an infrared light receiving unit 62 is disposed in the vicinity of the infrared light emitting unit 61 so as to receive an infrared signal emitted from an infrared light emitting unit 225 of the mobile phone 200 described later.
The configuration of the communication unit 30 is as shown in FIG. 30, and the communication unit 30 has a configuration in which an infrared light emitting unit 61 and an infrared light receiving unit 62 are provided in place of the antenna 23a. The infrared light emitting unit 61 is configured as a light emitting device for transmitting game information or the like as an infrared signal to the mobile phone 200, while the infrared light receiving unit 62 is in the vicinity of the display device 5 (in the case of the third embodiment). Is configured as a light receiving device for receiving an infrared signal transmitted from the mobile phone 200 in the vicinity of the display device 105.

As shown in FIG. 31, the mobile phone 200 includes an infrared light emitting unit 225 and an infrared light receiving unit 226 in place of the Bluetooth module 208 and the antenna unit 209. Arranged on the left side. The infrared light emitting unit 225 transmits an infrared signal to the infrared light receiving unit 62 provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the infrared light receiving unit 226 receives an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit 61 of the pachinko machine 1. . Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
In FIG. 30, one infrared light emitting unit 61 and one infrared light receiving unit 62 are shown, but two are actually provided.

When the player receives information from the pachinko machine 1, the mobile phone 200 is brought close to the display device 5. Then, since the light from the guide light source 24 is irradiated to the mobile phone 200, the infrared light receiving and emitting units 225 and 226 may be irradiated. By doing so, the infrared light from the infrared light emitting unit 61 is applied to the infrared light receiving unit 226, and information can be received reliably. In addition, when transmitting information from the mobile phone 200, information can be reliably transmitted to the infrared light receiving unit 62 by irradiating the infrared light emitting unit 225 with visible light.
The information communication procedure is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, so that S440 in FIG. 14 transmits a connect signal from the communication unit 30, and S450 receives a return signal output from the mobile phone 200. In FIG. 15, the difference is that S475 transmits the contents of the transmission buffer as an infrared signal.

Since infrared rays are excellent in straightness, if the infrared rays are projected along the glass 3b between the support walls 21 and the optical axis is substantially parallel to the glass 3b as in this embodiment, the pachinko Infrared rays do not leak in a direction orthogonal to the front surface of the machine 1, and interference and communication interception can be reliably prevented, and infrared rays can be prevented from entering the pachinko machine 1. On the other hand, it is necessary to reliably irradiate the infrared light receiving unit 226 with the infrared light projected from the infrared light emitting unit 61, and it is not easy to do this instantaneously. On the other hand, if the guide light source 22 is provided as in this embodiment and the visible light is projected onto the infrared light receiving unit 226, the infrared signal can be easily received.
In addition, although the infrared rays light emission part 225 and the infrared rays light-receiving part 226 showed the structure provided in the left side toward the inside of the case of the mobile telephone 200, these are distribute | arranged to the right side toward the inside of a case. Also good. Even in such a configuration, the support wall 21 is provided with the infrared light emitting unit 61 and the infrared light receiving unit 62, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 32, when the support wall 21 is provided on the upper edge of the front frame 2 as in the second embodiment, the support wall 21 is provided with an infrared light emitting part 61 and an infrared light receiving part 62. The infrared signal may be transmitted toward the upper tray 3a. In this case, the guide light source 24 is arranged in the vicinity of the infrared light emitting unit 61 and the infrared light receiving unit 62, and the arrangement is adjusted so that light is projected along the optical axis of the infrared ray projected from the infrared light emitting unit 61. . With such a configuration, infrared communication can be easily performed by irradiating the infrared light receiving and emitting units 225 and 226 of the mobile phone 200 carried by the player with the visible light of the guide light source 24.

Moreover, as shown in the modification of 2nd Embodiment, you may form the support wall 21 in cyclic | annular form or a dominant arc shape, and as shown in 3rd Embodiment, the support wall 21 is provided outside and the support wall is provided. 21 may be configured to include the infrared light receiving and emitting units 61 and 62 and the guide light source 24. Further, as in the fourth embodiment, the support wall 21 is configured to be housed on the pachinko machine 1 side, and the support wall 21 is configured to include the infrared light receiving and emitting units 61 and 62 and the guide light source 24. Also good.
Further, as in the fifth embodiment, the front frame 2 is provided with the external display device 105, and a support wall 21 is provided in the vicinity of the external display device so as to protrude toward the player side. The units 61 and 62 and the guide light source 24 may be provided.

<Seventh embodiment>
In the first embodiment, information is transmitted by the player pressing the transmission request button 27. However, information transmission may be performed without providing such a button. That is, in the above embodiment, as shown in step S430 in the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 27 has been pressed. In S440, the authentication request signal is transmitted, but the transmission is started when another condition such as detecting that the mobile phone 200 has entered the receivable area by the entry detection means. Also good.

  As the entry detection means, for example, when an IQ packet is transmitted from the communication unit 30 by Bluetooth communication and an FHS (Frequency Hop Synchronization) packet is returned from the mobile phone 200, the mobile phone 200 enters the receivable area. It is good also as a structure judged as. Also in this case, the configuration can be the same as that of the flowchart of FIG. 14, and the communication unit 30 can carry the determination of S430 in FIG. 14 instead of using the transmission request button 27 (FIG. 1 etc.) as a trigger. The reception of the FHS signal from the telephone 200 may be used as a trigger. In this case, when the FHS signal is received, the process proceeds to Yes in S430, and the authentication request signal is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal. After the transmission, the response signal from the mobile communication terminal is received and transmission starts. As a result, game information is transmitted and received between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. Thereby, in this embodiment, the player can receive game information only by bringing the mobile phone 200 close to the display device.

  In addition, as an entry detecting means for performing infrared communication, for example, a connect signal is periodically transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 61, and the mobile phone 200 enters the receivable area and receives the connect signal. The configuration may be such that the entry of the mobile phone 200 is detected when the return signal returned in step S3 is received. Furthermore, a transmissive or reflective photoelectric sensor is used, and the mobile phone 200 enters the receivable area and shields the optical axis of the transmissive photoelectric sensor, or the mobile phone is connected to the light receiving portion of the reflective photoelectric sensor. The structure which detects that the light reflected by 200 entered may be sufficient.

Further, when the detection is confirmed by the sensor means, the fact that the detection is made may be displayed on the display device 5 or the display device 105 to notify the player. In this case, a display step may be provided between S430 and S440 in FIG. 14. In this step, for example, the detection by the sensor means is used as a trigger to be provided in a storage means (ROM or the like) in the pachinko machine. The explanation information (specifically, image data such as explanation information explaining that the approach of the mobile communication terminal has been detected) may be read and displayed on the display device 5 or the display device 105. 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.
Note that the configuration using the sensor means is preferably applied to the fourth embodiment. In this way, the information communication can be smoothly performed while reducing the work burden of pressing the transmission request button 27 when performing information communication while allowing the game state to be concentrated on the game. .

  Furthermore, instead of being subject to detection by the sensor means as described above, transmission of game information may be started on the condition that the information receiving unit has received information emitted from the mobile communication terminal. For example, the information transmission as described above may be started by receiving the infrared ray output from the mobile communication terminal by the infrared light receiving unit 225 as a trigger.

<Eighth 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 processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is detected whether or not a response signal is received within a predetermined time after transmitting the authentication request signal. 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 “Information Can be displayed on the display device 5. In this case, the CPU 36 functions as a reception state detection unit that detects a reception state of information from the mobile communication terminal, and further generates a communication inability signal or explanation information explaining that communication is impossible as communication state information. It functions as a communication state information generating means.

  In addition, a communication abnormality can be confirmed in the same manner in the processing of FIG. For example, if the response signal cannot be received after a lapse of a predetermined time after transmitting the contents of the transmission buffer in S475, 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 performing Bluetooth communication, a detection unit that detects the electric field strength of radio waves is provided, and when the detection result by the detection unit is below a predetermined level, the fact is notified. Anyway. In this case, the antenna 23a is configured as a part of the detection means, or an antenna other than the antenna 23a is provided, and when the signal level received by the antenna is equal to or lower than a predetermined level, "communication is impossible" What is necessary is just to display on the display device the explanation information and information prompting the position change such as “Please change the position of the mobile phone”. When the information transmission medium is infrared, an infrared light receiving unit 62 or another light receiving element is provided to determine the infrared intensity, and when the information transmission medium is below a predetermined level, the same information as in the radio wave example is displayed. It may be.

<Ninth Embodiment>
In the above embodiment, the vicinity of the front of the display device is configured to be included in the area where the mobile phone 200 can receive. However, for example, in the case of the pachinko machine 1 having the character unit 50 as shown in FIG. The character unit 50 may be configured so that the vicinity of the character unit 50 is a receivable area of the mobile phone 200. At this time, information display can be smoothly performed by displaying on the display device 5 an instruction to instruct the character unit 50 to bring the mobile phone 200 closer. Further, when information communication is enabled, it may be possible to indicate that information can be transmitted to the player by changing the operation mode of the character unit 50 or the like. Further, the vicinity of the front of the winning device 4 may be included in the receivable area of the mobile phone 200.
In addition, you may comprise so that the front vicinity of the display apparatus 5, the character part 50, and the prize-winning apparatus 4 may be made into the receivable area | region of the form telephone 200 not only in the said structure, but any two elements are receivable area | regions. It may be configured as described above.

<Tenth Embodiment>
In the eighth embodiment, a gaming machine configured as a slot machine will be described as an example.
As shown in FIG. 34, the basic configuration of the slot machine 300 includes variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information strings 308 to 310 composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information. The identification information is dynamically displayed due to the operation of the operation lever 306 (for example, the operation lever 306), and the identification information is generated due to the operation of the stop operation unit (for example, the stop button 307) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. (For example, identification information 308A, 308B, 308C) is stopped and the special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of the suspension is specific identification information (for example, 777). There are those provided with special game state generating means for generating. In this case, examples of game media include coins and medals.

  In the gaming machine configured as such a slot machine 300, the antenna module 23 is disposed below the wall surface 301, and is configured to radiate radio waves toward the wall surface 31 facing the wall surface 301. Further, a guide light source 22 that projects visible light in the same direction as the direction in which the electric field intensity is maximum among the radio waves radiated from the antenna module 23 is disposed. Further, the radio wave absorbing sheet 22 is attached to the opposing wall surface 301 so as to absorb the radio wave emitted from the antenna module 23 and not leak to the adjacent slot machine. In the example of FIG. 34, a plurality of operation buttons 311 for performing operations related to information communication or other operations are provided near the display device 305. Alternatively, the antenna modules 23 may be provided on both wall surfaces 301 so as to radiate radio waves from both directions.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 33, an infrared light emitting unit 61 may be provided instead of the antenna module 23, and an infrared light receiving unit 62 may be provided in the vicinity of the display device 305 so as to perform information communication using an infrared signal. Further, an infrared absorbing sheet 24 may be attached to the wall surface 301 in place of the radio wave absorbing sheet 22 to prevent infrared rays from leaking to the adjacent slot machines.

  Further, although the display device 305 is arranged in front of the lower part of the identification information string (308 to 310), the horizontal position of the identification information (for example, the position of the broken line frame Y) These display devices 305 may be arranged at the upper position of the identification information (for example, the position of the broken line frame X). When the display device 305 is disposed at these positions, the support wall 21 is appropriately provided so that the vicinity of the front of the display device is set as an irradiation range of radio waves or infrared rays and the radio waves or infrared rays are not leaked to the outside. .

  Further, in the slot machine 300, a display device, an information transmission unit, and an information reception unit may be provided outside the slot machine 300, similarly to the configuration described in the third embodiment.

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

  (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 Various display devices such as a display device using a plasma or EL, such as a display device formed by arranging plasma, a plasma display panel, or an organic EL (Erectronic Luminescence) display can be used.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the notification lamp 26 is provided in the communication unit 30, but there is game information that can be transmitted only by displaying the message on the screen 5 a of the display device 5 without the notification lamp 26. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports this.

  (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 via the output terminals 16a to 16d provided on the external connection terminal plate 16, but the control device 21 may be configured such that a separate dedicated communication line is provided 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 display device 5 and the communication unit 30 are provided in the center of the game board in the pachinko machine 1, above the game board, and in the center of the slot machine 300 has been described. The display device 5 and the communication unit 30 may be disposed in any part of the pachinko machine 1 or the slot machine 300 as long as the functions of the machine 1 or the slot machine 300 are not affected.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is used as the mobile communication terminal. However, various mobile communication terminals such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) can be used in addition to the mobile phone.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the game information counter value is used to make the game information unique, but 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.

  (7) In the above embodiment, only the gaming information is transmitted from the communication unit 30 to the mobile phone 200. However, when a lottery is performed for each occurrence of a specific gaming state in the communication unit 30, the winning is made. May be configured to be given value-added information and transmitted together with the game information.

  (8) In the above embodiment, only the game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a on the RAM 38, but it is the same as the transmission when the game machine ID and the game information count value are added to the game state data. It is good also as a structure which memorize | stores the game information of a content on RAM38.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the game state data can be transmitted at any time when the game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a. However, a predetermined operation associated with the occurrence of a specific game state The game information may be transmitted only at the end (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.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the game information is prohibited from being transmitted 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 pachinko machine.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the normal big hit is generated twice consecutively during the high probability mode, and the transition to the low probability mode is made. However, the normal big hit is generated once. It is good also as a structure which changes to low probability mode.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the antenna 23a is used for both transmission and reception. However, a configuration including a dedicated antenna for transmission and reception may be used.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the support wall 21 includes the antenna module 23 or the infrared light emitting unit 61 and outputs the information transmission medium in the downward direction. However, the upper tray 3a includes these information transmission units and supports them. The information transmission medium may be output toward the wall 21. In this case, a means for preventing leakage of an information transmission medium such as the radio wave absorbing sheet 22 or the infrared absorbing sheet 24 may be provided on the support wall 21.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the radio wave communication by Bluetooth is exemplified, but a wireless communication technology based on other standards may be used.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is configured to perform information communication with the pachinko machine 1 and the slot machine 300 by incorporating a Bluetooth module and an infrared communication device into the mobile phone 200, but other mobile communication terminals Information communication may be performed by using, for example, the above device may be built in a PHS (Personal Handyphone System) and information communication may be performed with the pachinko machine 1 and the slot machine 300.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
5. Display device 21. Support wall (support protrusion, prevention wall)
22 ... Absorbing sheet 23 ... Antenna module 23a ... Antenna (information transmitting unit, information receiving unit)
23b ... Radio wave absorber (Radio wave absorber)
23 ... Radio wave absorbing sheet (radio wave absorber)
24 ... Guide light source 30 ... Communication unit 36 ... CPU (information creation means, communication state information generation means, transmission preparation determination means, storage state determination means, reception state detection means, reception preparation determination means)
37... ROM (communication state explanation information storage means, operation explanation information storage means)
100 ... gaming system 200 ... mobile phone (mobile communication terminal)
300 ... slot machine (game machine)
S472 to S474 (Information creation means)

Claims (1)

  A gaming machine having an information transmission unit for communicating with a portable communication terminal, wherein the information transmission unit outputs an information transmission medium such as light and radio waves along the front surface of the gaming machine, thereby A gaming machine characterized in that a reception area of the portable communication terminal is formed in front and in the vicinity of the front surface of the gaming machine.