JP2016002297A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of outputting not only game result information but also other information.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 generates and displays a two-dimensional code including not only game history information but also dishonesty possibility information. When an employee images the two-dimensional code with a portable terminal 1100, the dishonesty possibility information is displayed on the portable terminal 1100 and the dishonesty possibility information is transmitted to a management server 1200. The management server 1200 updates an occurrence information database on the basis of occurrence information, on the basis of the dishonest possibility information.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a slot machine that can output information on a player's game results, and a management device such as a server that updates and manages game history information for each player based on the output information; A gaming system consisting of is known.

  In the conventional gaming system, the player operates the gaming machine at the start and end of the game, and includes game result information related to the player's game result and a URL indicating the location of the WEB site of the management device. The information is output as a two-dimensional code. A player reads the two-dimensional code using a portable terminal, performs wireless communication via a wide area network based on the above URL, accesses the management device, and plays the game result of the player Send information. The management device holds game information (game history information) related to the game history for each player, and updates the content of the player's game information based on the received game result information (Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-195327 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, game result information is only included in the two-dimensional code as information related to the gaming machine. For this reason, other information cannot be output externally.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of outputting not only game result information but also other information.

A gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine) capable of playing a game,
Control means for controlling a specific period (period controlled to the setting change state) when a specific operation (operation to shift the setting value to a setting changeable state) by the store clerk to the gaming machine is detected; ,
Information that can identify the occurrence of fraudulent acts on the gaming machine (acts of opening the front door 1b with a key different from a specific key, as will be described in the modification), and fraudulent acts on the gaming machine Output means (sub control unit 91) for outputting specific information that is at least one of information (door opening information, connector disconnection information) that can specify the possibility (opening of front door 1b or connector disconnection) Prepared,
The output means can acquire the specific information with a mobile terminal (mobile terminal 1100) to transmit the specific information to a management device (management server 1200), and the specific information with the mobile terminal. The specific information is output (displayed as a two-dimensional code) when controlled in the specific period in at least one predetermined mode among the modes that can be acquired by the mobile terminal in order to enable notification of .

  According to such a configuration, at least one of information that can identify the act of occurrence of fraud and information that can identify the possibility of fraud while the power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted At least one of transmitting the specific information to the management device and notifying the specific information on the mobile terminal.

  The specific operation by the store clerk is an operation that can be performed by the store clerk but cannot be performed by the player. The specific operation by the store clerk is, for example, an operation for shifting to a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed.

  The management apparatus executes at least one of a storage process for storing the specific information and a display process for displaying the specific information by transmitting the specific information from the mobile terminal. . Thereby, the administrator of the management apparatus can grasp the specific information.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The specific information includes information that can identify the occurrence of the fraudulent activity and information that can identify the possibility of the fraudulent activity while power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted (at the time of power interruption). At least one of them (as shown in FIG. 10 (b), FIG. 11 (c), etc., as shown in FIG. 10 (b), FIG. 11 (c), etc.). information).

  According to such a configuration, at least one of information that can identify the act of occurrence of fraud and information that can identify the possibility of fraud while the power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted At least one of transmitting the specific information to the management device and notifying the specific information on the mobile terminal.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
Generated based on establishment of the first condition (occurrence of an error, etc.) for the manager of the management device and establishment of the second condition (digestion of one game, etc.), Storage means (RAM 91b) for storing second information for the player;
When the specific condition (date change shown in S12 of FIG. 17) is satisfied, the second information stored in the storage means is deleted, while when the specific condition is satisfied, the second information is stored in the storage means. An erasing unit (sub control unit 91) that does not erase the first information (see S14 in FIG. 17);
The output means can acquire the first information and the second information stored in the storage means for transmitting the first information and the second information to the management apparatus by a portable terminal. Specific output means for outputting the first information and the second information (displayed by a two-dimensional code).

  According to such a configuration, not only the second information for the player but also the first information for the manager of the management device can be output by the output means, so the second information is acquired by the portable terminal. Using the act of performing, the first information can also be acquired by the portable terminal, and the first information can be transmitted to the management device.

  Further, when the specific condition is satisfied, the second information is erased, but the first information is not erased. Therefore, the first information can be appropriately transmitted to the management apparatus without losing the first information.

  Further, the first information for the manager of the management device is, for example, at least one of information related to an abnormality that has occurred in the gaming machine and information that can identify the game trend of the player. The information that can identify the game trend of the player is information that can be collected and used by the manager of the management device for future manufacturing policies and marketing activities of the gaming machine. Details of the information that can identify the game trend of the player will be described in [Regarding occurrence information] of the modification.

  In addition, the management device transmits the first information and the second information from the portable terminal, thereby storing the first information and the second information, and the first information and the second information. At least one of display processes for displaying information is executed. Thereby, the administrator of the management apparatus can grasp the first information and the second information.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
The first information includes information related to an abnormality that has occurred in the gaming machine (error information shown in FIG. 10B and FIG. 11C),
The second information includes information related to the player's game history (game history information shown in FIGS. 10A and 11B).

  According to such a configuration, information regarding an abnormality that has occurred in the gaming machine can be transmitted to the management device.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (3) or (4) above,
The erasure unit erases the first information stored in the storage unit when the first information is output by the specific output unit (as shown in S22 of FIG. 17, the second two-dimensional When the code is generated, the occurrence information is erased).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the output first information from being accumulated forever.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5) above,
The first information is information that cannot be notified by the mobile terminal (as shown in FIG. 17, error information is not transmitted from the management server to the mobile terminal 1100).

  According to such a configuration, since the first information for the provider of the player is not notified by the portable terminal, it is possible to prevent the first information from being leaked.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the management server to which the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is applied. It is a front view of the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is applied. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the database of RAM. It is a figure which shows the database of a memory | storage part. It is a figure which shows the transition of a main menu screen. It is FIG. (1) for demonstrating password input operation. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating password input operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the output of a two-dimensional code. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the password issuing process performed with a management server. It is a figure which shows the sequence diagram of a game system. It is a figure which shows the information contained in a two-dimensional code. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the update process performed with a management server. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display part of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the image based on the fraud possibility information displayed on the display part of a portable terminal.

[Game system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 to which the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is applied, and a management server 1200 to which the management device according to the present embodiment is applied.

  The slot machine 1 is installed in a game hall (hall), and the management server 1200 is connected to the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 is held by the manufacturer of the slot machine 1 (provider of the slot machine 1). Data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 is performed via a portable terminal 1100 having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network 900.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile terminal 1100 of the present embodiment. The portable terminal 1100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

  The storage unit 120 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a flash memory, and a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

  The operation unit 130 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Alternatively, the operation unit 130 may be configured to include a touch panel. The operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the administrator and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110.

  The display unit 140 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 140 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 110.

  The wireless communication unit 150 transmits a signal received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110 and causes the antenna 151 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 110 to the other mobile terminal or server.

  The camera unit 160 captures an image of a shooting target in accordance with the player's operation, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 images a two-dimensional code.

  The control unit 110 includes a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 performs processing on the data from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

  In addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function included in a general mobile phone.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management server 1200. The management server 1200 has a function as a general Web server. The management server 1200 is configured to include hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 is possible via the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 registers and updates the game history information corresponding to the player in accordance with the access request content from the mobile terminal 1100. In this embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from a mobile terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and a mobile terminal or terminal identification information to which no terminal identification information is assigned. Is granted, but access from a portable terminal that refuses to transmit terminal identification information is denied. In addition, the management server 1200 includes a registration URL database (registration URL DB) that manages the URL (see FIG. 20E) of each update request received when game information is updated as registered information, and game information. And an invalid URL database (invalid URL DB) for managing the URL of each update request received as invalid information. The management server 1200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 250, as shown in FIG.

  The storage unit 220 includes a ROM, a RAM, an external storage device such as a flash memory and a hard disk drive, and the like. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

  The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from an administrator of the management server 1200 (hereinafter referred to as “administrator”) and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured by an LCD, for example. The display unit 240 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.

  The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and the data supplied from the control unit 210 is supplied to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. It is transmitted to 1100 or another server.

  The control unit 210 is configured by an MPU, for example. The control unit 210 processes the data from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 220. The operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 are supplied.

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
Next, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. First, the structure and functional configuration example of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1 a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1 b that is pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1 a. .

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 4, among the symbols arranged on the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R, three consecutive symbols are provided on the front door 1b. It arrange | positions so that it can see from the see-through window 3. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “ A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, and “Orange” are drawn in a predetermined order for each reel 2. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R are displayed in the upper, middle and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 5 and 7) provided correspondingly. As a result, the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. Further, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back are provided. ing. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and is configured so that each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  For the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals (game value), a medal payout port 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, three in any game state) out of a prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. Start switch 7 that is operated at the time, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Out switch 56 (CHANCE buttons) are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game auxiliary indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and that the bet number is set to 3 3BETLED 16 for notifying by lighting, insertion request LED 17 for notifying the state where a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, weight (previous) Waiting for the reels to start rotating for a certain period of time since the game started Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the fact is in state), a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided to inform is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided. It has been.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting an error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later, while changing a set value and confirming the set value described later. The setting value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, the validity / invalidity of the stop function that controls the stop state at the end of BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting, enabling / disabling an automatic checkout function for controlling automatic checkout processing (processing for paying out (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the medals, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 5) described later provided in the housing 1a. Alternatively, a medal having a flow medal solenoid 31 for selectively switching to one of the medal payout exits 9 and a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and has flowed to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L and 33C capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, the right reel 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively. , 33R (see FIG. 7), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medals stored in the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals from the medal payout outlet 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the amount of stored medal stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 or sets a bet number using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 4) become valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, three are set regardless of the gaming state, and when the specified number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are straddled. The winning line L2, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, , A winning line L4 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winnings set over the symbols arranged in the upper right direction Five types of lines L5 are defined as winning lines.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, all the reels (right reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped, so that one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination is placed on a valid pay line (valid pay line). (Hereinafter referred to as a combination) stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player, Added to credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of effective pay lines, the number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols aligned on the effective pay line is totaled, A medal is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the effective winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. .

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The gaming control board 40 controls the gaming state, the presentation control board 90 controls the presentation according to the gaming state, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1. To be supplied.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. Further, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single system cable and connector. When all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected, the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can be operated and the command from the main control part 41 can be received. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the game display unit 13, 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, A BET switch valid LED 21, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22 L, 22 C, 22 R, a set value display 24, a flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32 L, 32 C, 32 R are connected and via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b described above is connected, and these electric components are driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection. A circuit 48, a reset circuit 49, and an RTC (real time clock) 50 are provided.

  The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d, and controls a game. The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the main CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 detects detection signals input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. The motor drive circuit 45 performs drive control of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 performs drive control of the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 performs drive control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 sends a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a.

  The RTC 50 is a device that measures the time to indicate the current “year (year)”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. For example, it is realized as a serial interface type real-time clock module with a built-in crystal oscillator, but is not limited to this. The RTC 50 normally operates with the power supply when the power is supplied to the slot machine 1, and operates with the backup power supply supplied even during a power failure when the power is turned off. Therefore, the RTC 50 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the slot machine is turned off. The RTC 50 may be operated by a backup power supply even when power is supplied to the slot machine.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41c to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The RAM 41b is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The ROM 41c stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The I / O 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41b is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and is capable of interrupting the basic process by executing the interrupt and executing the interrupt process, and the voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 (in this embodiment, it is expressed as “CHANCE button” on the outer surface thereof), and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. It has become.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4), effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, an RTC 97, and a power interruption detection circuit 98. .

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d, and controls production. The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control from the speakers 53 and 54. The reset circuit 95 sends a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. The switch detection circuit 96 detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90. The RTC 97 is a device having the same function as the RTC 50. The power interruption detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and, when detecting a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a.

  The sub CPU 91a receives various commands for performing an effect upon receiving a command transmitted from the game control board 40, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. . Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91b is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In the present embodiment, when the power is turned on (when the power switch 39 is turned on), if no information is stored in the RAM 41b, the main control unit 41 determines that the RAM is in an abnormal error state. The RAM abnormal error is notified. By the way, after the slot machine 1 is manufactured at the manufacturing factory, it is transported to the amusement store, and the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1 is turned on by a store clerk or the like (hereinafter referred to as “first power-on”). Until the first power-on, no information is stored in the RAM 41b because no game is played by the player. Therefore, when the power is turned on for the first time, the RAM error is notified by the main control unit 41. In order to cancel this RAM abnormality error, it is necessary to shift to the setting change state by turning on the setting key switch 37.

  In the setting change state, the setting value read from the RAM 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. is there. Also, the initial value of the set value is set until the set value is changed for the first time after being manufactured at the manufacturing factory (or from the time of factory shipment). Thus, when the slot machine 1 is transferred to the setting change state for the first time, the initial value of the setting value (for example, “1”) is displayed on the setting value display 24. Thereafter, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41, and the game can be progressed (hereinafter referred to as “game possible state”). To be migrated. Further, even when the game machine is shifted to the game ready state, it is possible to shift to the setting change state by setting the setting key switch 37 to the ON state and further turning on the power of the slot machine 1.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt process (main), the main CPU 41a saves the stored value of the register in a stack of a RAM 41b described later, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit becomes 1 (5AH in this embodiment). That is, specific data other than 0 is stored, and the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41b. Here, the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in the present embodiment) of the RAM 41b. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is returned to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41b on the condition that the value of the business data is also correct. However, when the RAM parity is not 0 (when 1) or the value of the data for destructive diagnosis is not correct, the main CPU 41a determines that the RAM is abnormal, sets a RAM abnormal error code in the register, and sets a RAM abnormal error. The state is changed to disable the progress of the game. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until As described above, when the power is first turned on, it is determined that the RAM is in an abnormal error state. In order to shift from the RAM abnormal error state to the game enabled state, it is necessary to cancel the RAM abnormal error. The operation for canceling this RAM abnormality error is, for example, an operation for shifting to a setting change state and setting a new setting value. A period from when the power is first turned on until the setting value is set after shifting to the setting change state is referred to as an initial setting period. After the initial setting period ends, the game shifts to the game ready state.

  The operation for canceling the RAM abnormality error may be another operation. The other operation is, for example, an operation of turning on the power switch 39 while operating (holding) the reset / setting switch 38.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption processing (sub), the sub CPU 91a saves the stored value of the register in a stack of a RAM 91b described later, stores the destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 91b, and stores all of the RAM 91b. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in this area becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91b.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91b at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91b on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before power interruption. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1), the sub CPU 91a determines that the RAM is abnormal and initializes the RAM 91b. In this case, unlike the case of the main CPU 41a, only the RAM 91b is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, I / O 41d input / output data, and game time counter. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41b is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41b, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, as in the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a is activated when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF and the data in the RAM 41b is not destroyed, six initialization conditions are satisfied when one game ends. When this is done, five types of initialization are performed in different regions that are initialized according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and initialization is performed before the transition to the setting change mode or when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the initialization 0, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the used stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed only when the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, in the storage area of the RAM 41b, All areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the in-use stack area and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41b. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are OFF at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41b is not destroyed. The stored work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed before transition to the setting change mode, but may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the set value work is not initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) and a normal gaming state as a gaming state in the game-ready state. Regardless of the gaming state, the bet number is defined. The number is set to 3, and the game can be started when the bet number is set to 3 regardless of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, all of the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state are set. After the initial setting period ends, the normal gaming state is controlled.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a pattern called a winning combination on an effective winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line) when all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped. When the combination is complete, a prize is awarded. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 41b.

  Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It will be.

  As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 8, a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) as a special role and a big bonus (1), (2) (hereinafter referred to as BB (1), (2) Is defined). In addition, watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replaying role.

  In any gaming state, a cherry is awarded when the combination of “Cherry-ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines for the left reel 2L, that is, the left reel 2L When a “Cherry” symbol is derived on one of the lines and a “Bell” or “Replay” symbol is derived on the winning line where “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel 2L, Two medals are paid out.

  The watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on the winning line in the normal gaming state. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that no longer require setting in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same.

  RB is awarded when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, especially the bell, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or a 4-game winning ( When the type of the combination is allowed), it ends either whichever comes first.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. BB (2) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB.

  When BB (1) (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and BB ends. Until the RB state is controlled. In other words, the RB state is always controlled during BB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 480. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Then, the internal lottery of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above winnings are permitted is determined before the display results of all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are derived and displayed (in practice, (When the start switch 7 is detected). In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Depending on the situation, a lottery will be held.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the role that is the subject of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RB (BB). The subject of the internal lottery also differs depending on whether or not the role is being carried over (normal: normal game state in which special role is not carried over, winning: normal game state in which special role is carried over).

  RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + watermelon, RB + cherry, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) if the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special role is not carried over + Cherry, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Cherry, and Bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special combination is carried over, the replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RB (BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values for each combination determined in accordance with the current gaming state and set value is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It is determined to be a thing. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  In the internal lottery, when any winning combination is determined, the main CPU 41a sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41b. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is set. To clear. When the general combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination is won in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination storing work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating, or when any of the reels stop and an unstopped reel remains, the main CPU 41a uses the table index and table creation stored in the ROM 41c. With reference to the data, a stop control table for each rotating reel is created. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main CPU 41a refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel, and slips the referenced stop control table. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a detects an operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, a control for deriving a display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main CPU 41a detects an operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the main CPU 41a sets the number of steps from the reel reference position (for example, area 0) at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on this, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, the main CPU 41a performs control to rotate and stop the reels by the acquired number of sliding frames. As a result, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  The table index of this embodiment stores only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state. Furthermore, only one address is stored in one table creation data as the storage area address of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined, The stop control table created by referring to these is also uniquely determined. For this reason, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the main CPU 41a performs control based on the same stop control table.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. A symbol stop position can be specified from a maximum of 5 symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control for drawing the winning combination to the maximum within a range of 4 frames on any winning line. Further, when no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control in which no winning combination is aligned on the winning line. In other words, when any winning combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is nothing. In addition, when no winning combination is won, even if any winning combination is stopped within the range of 0 frames, since the number of sliding frames is set, control that does not match any winning combination is performed. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, the “bell” of the left reel 2L, the “bell” of the middle reel 2C, and the “bell” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. Regardless of the timing at which the reel stop operation is performed, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is always aligned on the winning line, and the bell wins. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel 2L, the “replay” of the middle reel 2C, and the “replay” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each, and when the replay is won, each reel is stopped. Regardless of the timing, the “replay-replay-replay” combination is always on the winning line and the replay wins.

  On the other hand, the “cherries” of the left reel 2L are arranged at intervals of more than 7 frames. When the cherry is won, if the stop operation of the left reel 2L is performed at the timing of the “cherry” pull-in range, The combination of “ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is aligned with the winning line and the cherry wins. On the other hand, if the stop operation of the right reel 2R is performed at a timing outside the “cherry” pull-in range, the cherry will not be won and will be missed.

  Also, the “watermelon” on the left reel 2L, the “watermelon” on the middle reel 2C, and the “watermelon” on the right reel 2R are located at intervals of more than 4 frames. If each reel is stopped at the timing of the drawing range, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on the winning line, and the watermelon wins. On the other hand, if any one of the reels is stopped at a timing outside the “watermelon” drawing range, the watermelon will not be won and will be lost.

  Also, for BB (1) to (2), there are places where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (2) wins, the winning BB If the operation of stopping each reel is performed at a timing that is within the drawing range of the configuration symbol of, the winning BB will win, but at any one reel at a timing that is outside the drawing range of the configuration symbol of the winning BB When the stop operation is performed, BB is not won and is lost. Even if BB is missed as described above, it will be carried over to the next game, so if you win BB once, for example, even if you miss it, you can win by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing after the next game It becomes possible to make it.

  If a special role is elected when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special role and the small role are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the winning small role is on the winning line, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that it is drawn to the maximum within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small role is 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be retracted within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is fully pulled within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the reels are stopped. Take control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't withdraw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop the special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop. In other words, the winning combination that is not won is controlled to be removed and stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be made effective only when the small combination cannot be drawn.

  In the present embodiment, when a special combination and a small combination are simultaneously elected, priority is given to the control of aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination is only performed when the small combination cannot be drawn. However, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and it is possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn. It is good also as a structure.

  If a special player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special feature and the re-playing character are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the re-playing character are In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the player always restarts regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. All gamers will win a prize. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a has not yet detected the stop operation until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started. The reels continue to rotate, and control is performed to stop the corresponding reels on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels 2 that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the control to stop the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. When the given automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it may be assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed. In this case, since the reel is stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won. .

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a gives a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a gaming state to the effect control board 90. Command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting start command, confirmation start command, confirmation end command, operation detection command, game counter 1 command, game counter 2 command, door open command, connector release command Send multiple types of commands.

  These commands are composed of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub CPU 91a can determine the type of command from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet amount in a state where the number is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started.

  The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. This command is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted when the setting change state ends and when the game ends.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error, the type of error, and the date and time when the error occurred. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, the error command indicates the occurrence and type of the error. Is transmitted, and when the reset operation is performed and the error is canceled, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main CPU 41a has returned to the control state before power interruption, and is transmitted when the main CPU 41a returns to the control state before power interruption.

  The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Further, since the control state of the main CPU 41a is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified by the setting start command that the control state of the main CPU 41a has been initialized.

  The confirmation start command is a command indicating the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is a command indicating the end of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when the setting confirmation state ends.

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (ON / OFF) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  The game counter 1 command is a command that can specify the value of the game counter whose value is regularly updated for each game, and is transmitted when the game is started by operating the start switch 7 by the player. The value of the game counter is stored in the RAM 41b.

  The game counter 2 command is a command that can specify the value of the game counter in the same manner as the game counter 1 command. The player presses the stop switches 8L to 8R to stop the third stop reel, and the stop switch Sent when 8L-8R is released.

  The door opening command is a command indicating that the front door 1b is opened and the date and time when the front door 1b is opened when the front door 1b is opened. The door opening command is transmitted when the front door 1b is opened.

  The connector disconnection command is a command indicating that the connector disconnection has occurred and the date and time of connector disconnection when the connector disconnection has occurred on the main side. The disconnection of the connector means that the connected connector is disconnected. A connector disconnection command is transmitted when a connector disconnection occurs.

  Among these commands, the setting start command, the error command indicating the RAM abnormality, and the return command are generated at the stage before the interrupt is permitted in the startup process, and are sent to the specific command assigned to the special work in the RAM 41b. Stored in the trust buffer and sent immediately.

  Commands other than a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, a return command, and an operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the game process, and are temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41b. Stored and transmitted in timer interrupt processing (main).

  In the present embodiment, a command is generated in the game process and stored in a normal command transmission buffer. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main), when an untransmitted command stored in the command transmission buffer is detected, the untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  In addition, the normal command transmission buffer has an area where a plurality of commands can be stored, so that newly generated commands can be stored without waiting for transmission of unsent commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It can be stored in an empty area of the normal command transmission buffer.

  Further, when storing the commands in the normal command transmission buffer in the game process, the main CPU 41a stores these commands in the order in which they are generated. In the command transmission process, the main CPU 41a generates and stores the commands in the normal command transmission buffer. Send a command. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated and stored.

  The operation detection command is generated every time the command transmission process is executed five times, stored in the above-described specific command transmission buffer, and immediately transmitted. In addition, when the operation detection command transmission time is reached with the unsent command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, priority is given to the transmission of the operation detection command and the normal command transmission buffer stores it. The untransmitted command is transmitted in the next command transmission process. That is, a plurality of commands are not transmitted in one command transmission process.

  Next, the effect control executed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91b.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the output of the device.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the command, the sub CPU 91a, among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91b in the game of the control pattern table, With reference to the control pattern corresponding to the type of command received, output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even when the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the currently executed production is canceled and a new command is issued unless the received command is a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on a simple command will be executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during execution of the effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the bet number is set, the effect being executed is stopped. To do. For this reason, when the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the effect to the end, the effect is canceled and the next game can be started, so that the player is not bothered. Also, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. In addition, when the payout start command is received, the currently executed effect is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. I try not to let you.

  The effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command when the internal winning command is received, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91c, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, the sub CPU 91a sets the level and effect setting described later as a result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. Accordingly, the selection rate registered in the effect table is referred to, one of the effect patterns is selected from the plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is stored in the RAM 91b as the effect pattern of the game. Set. In this case, even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

[About database in RAM 91b]
Next, the database in the RAM 91 will be described. Hereinafter, the database may be referred to as “DB”. In this embodiment, there are a game history database and an occurrence information database as databases in the RAM 91. A database in the RAM 91b will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 10A and 10B show an example of a game history database and an occurrence information database, respectively. In the present embodiment, a period from when the game is started until when the game is ended by digesting the number of games of 1 or more is referred to as a “game history update period”. The game history update period is a period during which the game history database in the RAM 91b can be updated. “Starting a game” means that a player inputs a password (see FIG. 16 or the like) for starting a game. The password is used for starting recording of a game history in accordance with the progress of the game or for taking over the game history of the previous game. Note that the game can be started without entering the password, but the game history is not stored in the slot machine 1. “Ending the game” means that the player selects “End” or “Create two-dimensional code” on the menu screen shown in FIG. “End” means to end the game without generating a two-dimensional code.

  First, the game history database will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, the game history database includes terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the mobile terminal 1100 owned by the player, and the total number of games in the game history update period. BB count, RB count, the current level of the character that the player virtually holds in the game, and the experience value (fractional) acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a player inputs a password at the start of the game, and acquires 10 experience values. The character level is added each time. Each time the level value of the character exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that can be executed is increased.

  Further, the number of games in the game history database is incremented and updated by one each time one game is consumed within the game history update period. Each time BB or RB is won within the game history update period, the number of BBs and the number of RBs in the game history database are updated. Each time the character level is added within the game history update period, the level of the game history database is updated. Each time an experience value is acquired within the game history update period, the experience value in the game history database is increased and updated. These incremental updates may be updated together when the game history update period ends.

  Next, the occurrence information database will be described. In the present embodiment, the occurrence information is information that can identify an event that has occurred in the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, the occurrence information includes error information, door opening information, and connector disconnection information.

[Error information]
The error information is information that can identify an error that has occurred in the slot machine 1. The errors of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment are a RAM error error, a communication error, a setting value error, a reel rotation error, a throwing error, a hopper paying error, a paying medal clogging error, a throwing medal clogging error, a throwing medal dead error, and a full tank error. , Including door opening error.

  First, a RAM abnormality error will be described. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 detects a voltage drop signal, a power interruption interrupt process is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing, the register is saved in the stack of the RAM 41b, and the destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41b. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 41b. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis On the condition that the data value is also correct, the processing state of the CPU 41a is restored to the state before power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41b. However, when the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or for destructive diagnosis If the data value is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It is released when Further, errors other than the RA abnormality error are canceled by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38. The RAM abnormality error is also an error that occurs when the power switch 39 is turned on in a state where no information is stored in the RAM 41b. That is, a RAM abnormality error also occurs when the power is first turned on.

  Next, communication errors will be described. When the sub-control unit 91 acquires the game counter 1 command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the first game counter value specified from the game counter 1 command in the game counter value storage area 1 assigned to the RAM 91b. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 acquires the game counter 2 command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the second game counter value specified from the game counter 2 command in the game counter value storage area 2 assigned to the RAM 91b. When the second game counter value is stored, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the second game count value matches the first game count value stored in the game counter value storage area 1.

  In this determination process, the game counter value storage area 1 should store the first game counter value specified from the game counter 1 command transmitted at the start of the current game. Since the value of the game counter is incremented by 1 before the start of the game and is not updated again during the game, the game counter 1 command specified at the start of the current game is specified. The 1 game counter value and the 2nd game counter value specified from the game counter 2 command newly received this time should be the same. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the first game counter value and the second game counter value are different values, it is determined that the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 cannot communicate properly. It is determined that a communication error has occurred.

  The set value error is an error that is determined when the set value is not an appropriate value (for example, when the set value is a value other than 1 to 6). The reel rotation error is an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensor 33 for a certain period or longer. The insertion error is an error that is determined when the insertion of a medal is detected outside the period during which the insertion of a medal is permitted. The hopper payout error is an error that is determined when the payout sensor 34c detects a payout abnormality due to an illegal act to the hopper tank 34a. The payout medal clogging error is an error determined when it is detected that the payout medal in the hopper tank 34a is clogged. The inserted medal clogging error is an error determined when it is detected that a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 4 is clogged. The payout medal out error is an error determined when it is detected that no medals are stored in the hopper tank 34a. The full tank error is an error determined when the full tank sensor 35a detects that the overflow tank 35 is full. The door opening error is an error that is determined when the front door 1b is opened.

  Further, when the main control unit 41 detects that an error (for example, a RAM abnormality error) that can identify that the main control unit 41 has occurred, an error command for the generated error is sent to the sub-control unit 91. To send. The sub-control unit 91 analyzes the error command and updates the error information in the occurrence information database in the RAM 91b so that the date and time when the error occurs can be specified. In addition, when the sub control unit 91 detects that an error (for example, a communication error) that can specify that the sub control unit 91 has occurred, the sub control unit 91 can specify the date and time when the error occurred. The error information in the occurrence information database in the RAM 91b is updated so that

[About misconduct]
Hereinafter, a person who intends to cheat the slot machine 1 is referred to as an “illegal person”. As an example of the fraudulent act of the slot machine 1, the front door 1 b is opened and a special feature that is advantageous for the fraudulent person with respect to the members in the slot machine 1 (for example, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90) There is an act to perform the processing. Further, as another example of fraud, it is advantageous for an unauthorized person by removing a connector (for example, a connector for connecting the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90) for connecting members in the slot machine 1 to each other. There is an act of replacing the member. That is, “opening the front door 1b and removing the connector” performed by an unauthorized person can be said to be an unauthorized act.

  On the other hand, opening the front door 1b and removing the connector may be performed by a store clerk for inspection and the like, and “opening the front door 1b and removing the connector” performed by the store clerk is not an illegal act. Therefore, “opening the front door 1b and removing the connector” can be said to be “an act with a possibility of fraud”. Hereinafter, “opening the front door 1b” and “disconnecting the connector” are collectively referred to as “falsification act”. In addition, information that can identify a fraudulent act is referred to as “fraud possibility information”. In the present embodiment, the fraud possibility information includes door opening information and connector disconnection information.

[About door opening information]
First, door opening information will be described. In the present embodiment, the door opening information indicates that the front door 1b has been opened when power is applied or when power is interrupted (a state where power is not supplied to the slot machine 1). Information that can be identified.

  Here, an example of a method for specifying that the front door 1b is opened during energization will be described. In the present embodiment, the door opening detection switch 25 and the first current detector (not shown) are connected in series by a loop-shaped power line (hereinafter referred to as “first power line”). When energized, a current flows through the first power line by the power from the power supply substrate 101. That is, when the front door 1b is in a closed state (that is, a state in which the door opening detection switch 25 is turned on), a current flows through the first power line. On the other hand, when the front door 1b is opened (that is, the door open detection switch 25 is turned off), the first power line is interrupted and no current flows. Further, the first current detector detects a current flowing through the first power line. If the current flow of the first power line is interrupted (that is, when the front door 1b is opened), the current detection by the first current detector is stopped. When the current detection is stopped, the main control unit 41 can detect that the front door 1b is opened by specifying the stop of the current detection.

  In addition, during energization, a current flows through the first power line by the power from the power supply substrate 101. At the time of power interruption, a current flows through the first power line by the power of the backup power source. Therefore, it is possible to pass a current through the first power line regardless of whether it is energized or not. Therefore, when the front door 1b is opened, the main control unit 41 can specify the stop of current detection by the first current detector. That is, the main control unit 41 can detect that the front door 1b is opened regardless of whether the power is on or off.

When the front door 1b is opened, the sub control unit 91 receives the door opening command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and the sub control unit 91 can specify the date and time when the front door 1b is opened. In addition, the door opening information in the occurrence information database shown in FIG. 10 is updated.
[About connector disconnection information]
Next, connector disconnection information will be described. In the present embodiment, the connector disconnection information is information that can identify the connector disconnection when the power is on or when the power is off. First, a method for identifying a connector disconnection of a connector connected to the game control board 40 when energized will be described.

  In the present embodiment, a set of connected connectors and a second current detector (not shown) are connected in series by a loop-shaped power line (hereinafter referred to as “second power line”). Here, one set of connectors is used to connect two predetermined members. At the time of energization, a current flows through the second power line by the power from the power supply substrate 101. That is, a current flows through the second power line when the connector is connected. On the other hand, when the connector is disconnected, the second power line is interrupted and no current flows. The second current detector detects a current flowing through the second power line. If the current flow in the second power line is interrupted (that is, when the connector is disconnected), the current detection by the second current detector is stopped. When the current detection is stopped, the main control unit 41 can detect the disconnection of the connector connected to the game control board 40 by specifying the stop of the current detection.

  Next, a method for identifying the connector disconnection of the connector connected to the effect control board 90 during energization will be described. In the present embodiment, a set of connected connectors and a third current detector (not shown) are connected in series by a loop-shaped power line (hereinafter referred to as “third power line”). At the time of energization, current flows through the third power line by the power from the power supply substrate 101. That is, when the connector is connected, a current flows through the third power line. On the other hand, when the connector is disconnected, the third power line is interrupted and no current flows. The third current detector detects a current flowing through the third power line. If the current flow in the third power line is interrupted (that is, when the connector is disconnected), the current detection by the third current detector is stopped. When the current detection is stopped, the sub-control unit 91 can detect the disconnection of the connector connected to the effect control board 90 by specifying the stop of the current detection.

  Further, during energization, current is passed through the second power line and the third power line by the power from the power supply substrate 101. Further, at the time of power interruption, current is passed through the second power line and the third power line by the power of the backup power source. Therefore, it is possible to pass a current through the second power line and the third power line regardless of whether it is energized or not. Therefore, when the connector disconnection occurs, the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 can specify the stop of the current detection by the second current detector and the third current detector. That is, the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 can detect the disconnection of the connector regardless of whether it is energized or not.

  When the connector connected to the game control board 40 is disconnected, the main control unit 41 transmits a connector disconnection command to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives the connector disconnection command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the connector disconnection information in the occurrence information database shown in FIG. 10 so that the date and time when the connector disconnection occurs can be specified. Further, when the connector connected to the effect control board 90 is disconnected, the sub-control unit 91 disconnects the occurrence information database shown in FIG. 10 so that the date and time when the connector is disconnected can be specified. Update information. In addition, in FIG. 10, the connection destination (game control board 40 or effect control board 90) of the connector in which the connector disconnection has not been distinguished, but such a distinction may be made.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 may detect the disconnection of the specific connector for the specific connector connecting the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. This is because when the specific connector is disconnected, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 cannot communicate with each other. Therefore, when the main control unit 41 is configured to detect the disconnection of the specific connector, the sub-control unit 91 cannot transmit a connector disconnection command related to the disconnection of the specific connector to the sub-control unit 91. Information cannot be updated. Therefore, it is preferable that the sub-control unit 91 detects the disconnection of the specific connector.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 is not turned on during the period from when the slot machine 1 is manufactured at the manufacturing factory to when the power is first turned on after being loaded into the amusement store (hereinafter referred to as “loading period”). Therefore, it is in a power interruption state. Therefore, the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 can also detect the opening of the front door 1b and the disconnection of the connector within the carry-in period.

  In the example of FIG. 10, a communication error occurs at AM 11:08 on May 28, 2014, and the front door 1b is opened at AM 1:13 on May 27, 2014 when power is interrupted. It shows that. Further, the error information in the example of FIG. 10 shows only the communication error and the payout medal clogging error, but other error occurrence information is also stored in the occurrence information database.

  Thus, when an error occurs, the sub control unit 91 updates error information corresponding to the type of error that has occurred so that the date and time of error occurrence can be identified. Further, when the front door 1b is opened, the sub control unit 91 updates the door opening information so that the opening date and time of the front door 1b can be specified. When the connector disconnection occurs, the sub-control unit 91 updates the connector disconnection information so that the date and time when the connector disconnection occurs can be specified. Further, when the front door 1b is opened or the connector is disconnected at the time of power interruption (including the carry-in period), the generated fraudulent act and the occurrence flag that can specify the date and time when the fraudulent act occurred are stored in the RAM 91b. . When the power is turned on, the sub-control unit 91 updates the generation information database in the RAM 91b based on the generation flag. Even during a power interruption (including the carry-in period), the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 can detect an error by the backup power supply. In this case, when an error occurs, an occurrence flag that can identify the error that occurred and the date and time when the error occurred is stored in the RAM 91b. When the power is turned on, the sub-control unit 91 updates the generation information database in the RAM 91b based on the generation flag.

[About database in storage unit 220]
Next, the database in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200 will be described. In the present embodiment, the database of the storage unit 220 includes a player database, a game history database, and an occurrence information database. The database according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11A to 11C show examples of a player database, a game history database, and an occurrence information database, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in the player database, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player, current status (standby / game), password (last ), The total number of games up to now, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, the current level of characters virtually owned by the player in the game, and the experience value obtained by the player (fractional) Is registered for each player (for each terminal identification information). In addition to this, the player information includes the player name (registered name), gender, date of birth, personal information (member information) of the player such as prefectures, although not shown. . In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password is input by the player at the start of the game, and acquires 10 experience values each time. Is added to the character level. Each time the level value of the character exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that can be executed is increased.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the game history database includes terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the game date and time, and the slot machine 1 at the start of the game. , The game random number randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of BBs in the game, the number of RBs in the game, the end of the game Game history information including a level value at the time, an experience value (of fraction) at the end of the game, and the like is registered.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, occurrence information (error information, door opening information, connector disconnection information) is registered for each slot machine identification information (ID) in the occurrence information database. The slot machine identification information (ID) is information added to one slot machine and is information for identifying the one slot machine. Each occurrence information can be stored up to a predetermined number (three in the example of FIG. 11). The database (game database, game history database, occurrence information database) in the storage unit 220 is updated by the update process in S36 of FIG. In addition, the generation information to be erased may be stored in another storage area by being updated. The other storage area is, for example, a storage area different from the storage unit 220 or a storage area of an external device connected to the management server 1200.

  In addition, when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit 230 by the administrator, an image based on the generated information database (hereinafter referred to as “generated information image”) is displayed in a manner that is visible to the administrator. It can be displayed on the part 240. By viewing the generated information image, the administrator can grasp the history of each slot machine error status, door opening status, and connector disconnection status. Further, for example, in the example of FIG. 11C, as shown in the “door opening information” column, it is a short period of February 16 to 21, 2014, and at the time of power interruption (midnight). The opening of the front door 1b and the disconnection of the connector are each detected three times. Therefore, the administrator can infer that an unauthorized person enters the amusement store in the middle of the night and is cheating. The administrator said, “It is a short period of February 16 to 21, 2014, and when the power is cut off (midnight), the opening of the front door 1b and the disconnection of the connector are detected three times respectively. It is possible to convey to the person in charge of the amusement store or the like by a predetermined transmission means (telephone or e-mail, etc.).

  Further, when the slot machine 1 is brought in at 10:00 AM on February 1, 2012, for example, a connector generated on the date and time prior to the carry-in date (for example, 11:00 AM on January 15, 2012) A case where connector disconnection information indicating that disconnection has occurred is stored in the storage unit 220 will be described. In such a case, the administrator can specify that the connector is disconnected within the carry-in period. Therefore, the manager can inform the manager of the amusement store that the connector disconnection has occurred within the carry-in period.

[Flow of processing at game start]
12 to 15 are examples of screens displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the game history update period, and FIG. 20 is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. In this embodiment, a password can be input at the start of the game. By inputting this password, it is possible to play a game taking over the level corresponding to the player's own game history. In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issued from the management server 1200, the mobile server 1100 is used to access the management server 1200 in advance, perform membership registration, and terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100. ) Must be registered. In the present embodiment, when “member registration” is selected on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 12A by the player, the sub CPU 91a specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. A two-dimensional code (see FIG. 18A) is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100.

  When the player starts the game (starts the game history update period), the player performs a predetermined operation to display a menu screen as shown in FIG. 20A on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100. Let On this menu screen, a menu of items that can be provided to the player at the site managed by the management server 1200 is displayed. Specifically, each link for password issuance, history display, achievement mission display, custom settings, game execution, avatar settings, shop contents purchase, bulletin board browsing and posting, etc. is displayed. The When a desired link is selected by the player, a password issuance request is transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 to the management server 1200 when password issuance is selected by the player.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of password issuing processing that is executed when the management server 1200 receives a password issuing request. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the request is already registered in the player database (step S3501). As a result, when the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (NO in step S3501), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the password cannot be issued. (Step S3502). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (YES in step S3501), the control unit 210 determines the level, model information, etc. based on the player information and game history information corresponding to the player. Information is acquired, a password is generated based on the acquired information, and the generated password is transmitted to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3503).

  The control unit 210 stores the generated password in the player information corresponding to the player as the previously issued password, and updates the status during the game (step S3504). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating an example of a password display screen displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 when a password issuance link is selected. The player can input a password to the slot machine 1 while looking at the password display screen.

  Next, a password input method for the slot machine 1 will be described. The main menu screen shown in FIG. 12A is displayed on the liquid crystal display when the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is operated in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set. Displayed in the display area of the device 51. On the main menu screen before the game starts before the password is input, menu items of “password input”, “member registration”, and “end” are displayed as shown in FIG. By selecting “password input” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 12A and inputting the password shown in FIG. 20B issued by the management server 1200, the level corresponding to the previous game history is set. It becomes possible to take over and play games.

  In the state where the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the menu item on the left side, and the stop switch 8R is operated. To move to the right menu item. Then, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the menu item displayed in front is selected. When the effect switch 56 is operated in a state in which “End” is displayed in front as a menu item, or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or longer, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen in which “YES” and “NO” can be selected is displayed. By operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on this end confirmation screen and selecting “YES” from “YES” and “NO”, the basic screen (normal before moving to the main menu screen) Screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when no operation is continued for a predetermined time for each screen.

  Next, password input operation specifications will be described. When the player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen to select password input, the sub CPU 91a displays the password input screen shown in FIG. 13B. On the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), the characters are moved by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, and as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is pressed. By operating, the character displayed in front is selected.

  Here, every time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. Further, by operating the effect switch 56 in a state where “return one character” is displayed in the foreground, it is possible to select the foreground character again. When the password of 8 characters is selected, the process moves to “OK”, and as shown in FIG. 14B, the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where characters other than “return 1 character” are displayed in front. This completes the password entry.

  If the input password is authenticated as a legitimate password, as shown in FIG. 14C, a “password OK” screen indicating that the password input has been accepted is displayed. The password OK screen is closed by operating the effect switch 56 or when a predetermined time has elapsed, and is switched to the basic screen. If the password is not authenticated as a legitimate password, a “password NG” screen (not shown) indicating that password input has not been accepted is displayed. The password NG screen is also closed by operating the effect switch 56 or when a predetermined time has elapsed, and is switched to the basic screen.

  When the password is authenticated as a regular password, the values of the personal history storage area (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) allocated to the RAM 91b are initialized, and the level and experience analyzed from the password The value is set in the level and experience value storage area assigned to the RAM 91b. With the above settings, the level and experience value corresponding to the previous game history are handed over to the slot machine 1. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91b.

  When the player finishes the game, the player outputs a two-dimensional code including information (game result information) including the game history, current level, experience value, and the like of the player from the slot machine 1, and this is output to the portable terminal. 1100 can be used to reflect the game result information included in the two-dimensional code in the contents of a player database, which will be described later, provided in the management server 1200.

  When “2D code creation” is selected by the player on the main menu screen as shown in FIG. 15A, the sub CPU 91a generates a 2D code, which is shown in FIG. 15B. As described above, the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[Processing flow of gaming system 1001]
Next, a processing flow of the gaming system 1001 will be described. FIG. 17 is a sequence diagram of the gaming system 1001.

  In S12, the sub control unit 91 confirms whether or not the date has been changed. Here, a method for confirming whether or not the date has been changed will be described. When energized, it is only necessary to detect whether or not the date of the sub-control unit 91 has been changed based on the timing result of the RTC 97. However, generally, at the timing when the date is changed (at night), the amusement store is closed, so the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. In this case, when the RTC 97 can be operated by the backup power supply, it is only necessary to detect whether or not the date of the sub-control unit 91 has been changed based on the time measurement result of the RTC 97 operated by the backup power supply. If the RTC 97 is not operated by the backup power source, it is determined whether or not the date has been changed by the following method. When the power is turned off, the sub-control unit 91 stores the date and time when the power is turned off (hereinafter referred to as “power-off date and time”) in the RAM 41b based on the time measurement result of the RTC 50. Further, when the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the date has been changed by comparing the date and time when the power was turned on with the power off date and time. That is, when energized, the sub control unit 91 detects whether or not the date of the sub control unit 91 has been changed based on the time measurement result of the RTC 97. When the power is turned off, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the date has been changed by comparing the date and time when the power is turned on and the power off date and time when the power is turned on. Thereby, the sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not the date has been changed regardless of whether the power is supplied or disconnected.

  If it is determined in S12 that the date has been changed (Yes in S12), the process proceeds to S14. If it is determined that the date has not been changed (No in S12), the process proceeds to S16. In S14, the sub-control unit 91 deletes the game history information and other information while leaving the generated information stored in the RAM 91b. In addition, since the generated information and the game history information and other information are stored in a different area in the storage area of the RAM 91b, the generated information can remain and the game history information can be erased.

  In S16, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting is changed. If it is determined in S16 that the setting is changed (Yes in S16), the process proceeds to S18. If it is determined in S16 that the setting is not changed (No in S16), the process proceeds to S20.

  In S18, the sub-control unit 91 generates a two-dimensional code. Here, an example of a method for generating a two-dimensional code in S18 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18A, the two-dimensional code of this embodiment includes a URL (update URL) indicating the location of an update page on the management server 1200, and a “setting change state ( (Shown in S16) specifying a setting change operation flag, slot machine identification information of the slot machine 1 that generates the two-dimensional code, a password input at the start of the game, and a random number acquired every time the two-dimensional code is created It is generated from the game random number (32-bit random number in the present embodiment), the game history information corresponding to the terminal identification information of the player, and the occurrence information. The game history information is each piece of information (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, level value, experience value) constituting a game history database (see FIG. 10A) of the RAM 91b. Hereinafter, the information that has been subjected to the URL encoding process is referred to as “encrypted information”.

  In S18, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the two-dimensional code and erases the game history information when the end condition is satisfied. Here, the end condition is a first condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses, and a second condition that is satisfied when the two-dimensional code end operation shown in FIG. 15B is performed. And a third condition that is satisfied when a game progress operation (for example, insertion of medals) is performed by the player. That is, when one of the first to third conditions is satisfied, the end condition is satisfied, the display of the two-dimensional code is ended, and the game history information is erased. The reason for deleting the game history information is that the game history information is output as a two-dimensional code, so that it is not necessary to remain in the RAM 91b, and the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b is improved. When the process of S18 ends, the slot machine 1 ends the process of FIG.

  In S20, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a two-dimensional code generation operation has been executed. Here, the two-dimensional code generation operation is, for example, an operation in which a player generates and displays a two-dimensional code. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, an operation of selecting “Create two-dimensional code” on the main menu screen.

  If it is determined in S20 that the two-dimensional code generation operation has been performed (YES in S20), the process proceeds to S22. If it is determined in S20 that the two-dimensional code generation operation has not been performed (No in S20), the slot machine 1 ends the process in FIG.

  In S22, the sub-control unit 91 generates and displays a two-dimensional code. Here, an example of a method for generating a two-dimensional code in S22 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18B, the two-dimensional code of the present embodiment includes a URL (update URL) indicating the location of the update page on the management server 1200 and “the two-dimensional code subjected to URL encoding processing”. The slot machine identification information of the slot machine 1 that generates the game, the password input at the start of the game, and a game random number (32-bit random number in the present embodiment) that is a random value obtained each time a two-dimensional code is created. The game history information corresponding to the terminal identification information of the player and the occurrence information ”are generated.

  Hereinafter, the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. 18A (the two-dimensional code generated in S18) is referred to as a “first two-dimensional code”, and the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. 18B (generated in S22). Is called a “second two-dimensional code”. Comparing the first two-dimensional code and the second two-dimensional code, the first two-dimensional code is different from the second two-dimensional code in that it has a setting change operation flag.

  In S22, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the second two-dimensional code and erases the game history information and the occurrence information when the end condition is satisfied. The reason for deleting the game history information and the generated information is that the game history information and the generated information are output as the two-dimensional code, so that it is not necessary to remain in the RAM 91b. This is to prevent it. When the process of S22 ends, the slot machine 1 ends the process of FIG.

  Further, in order to control the setting change state shown in S16 (in order to be determined YES in S16), regardless of whether the slot machine 1 is in a manufactured state or in a playable state, It is necessary to open the front door 1b and turn on the setting key switch 37 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, the control to the setting change state can be basically performed by the store clerk of the game store, but cannot be performed by the player. That is, when the store clerk performs an operation for shifting to the setting change state, the first two-dimensional code of S18 is generated.

  On the other hand, the two-dimensional code generation operation in S20 is performed by the player, but is not normally performed by a store clerk. That is, when the player performs a two-dimensional code generation operation, the second two-dimensional code in S22 is generated.

  When the player has played a game but has finished without performing the two-dimensional code generation operation (for example, when “end” is selected without selecting “two-dimensional code creation” in FIG. 15). Since the process of S22 is not performed, the game history information corresponding to the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player remains. Such remaining game history information is deleted in S14.

  Next, processing of the mobile terminal 1100 will be described. In S <b> 24, the control unit 110 of the mobile terminal 1100 determines whether or not the two-dimensional code is captured by the camera unit 160. FIG. 20D is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display unit 140 when the mobile terminal 1100 is reading a two-dimensional code. As described above, the image of the two-dimensional code is displayed in the portable terminal 1100 in a state where the photographed two-dimensional code is displayed within a frame in the display screen in a state where the focus is achieved by autofocus. Is taken in. Until it is determined Yes in S24, the process of S24 is repeated (No in S24).

  When it is determined that the two-dimensional code has been imaged (Yes in S24), the control unit 110 analyzes the two-dimensional code to obtain the update URL and the encryption information. The control unit 110 displays a connection screen shown in FIG. 20E as an acquisition result (read result). FIG. 20E is a diagram illustrating a state in which a URL as a two-dimensional code analysis result is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. Thus, the URL indicating the location of the predetermined web page of the management server 1200 is displayed on the display unit 140.

  After the connection screen is displayed, the process proceeds to S26. In S26, it is determined whether or not a connection operation has been performed. Here, the connection operation is an operation of the connection button shown in FIG. Until it is determined Yes in S26, the process of S26 is repeated (No in S26). Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed in the loop process of S26, the mobile terminal 1100 may end the display of the connection screen and end the process of FIG. If it is determined in S26 that a connection operation has been performed (Yes in S26), the process proceeds to S28. In S <b> 28, the control unit 110 makes an update request to the management server 1200. Here, the update request is to transmit encryption information based on the update URL.

  Next, processing of the management server 1200 will be described. When the management server 1200 receives the encryption information from the portable terminal 1100, the management server 1200 executes an update process in S36. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the update process. The controller 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the update request is already registered in the player database (step S3201). When the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (NO in step S3201), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process in step S3214.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (YES in step S3201), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same URL as the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB. Determination is made (step S3202). As a result, when the same URL is registered in the illegal URL DB (YES in step S3202), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process in step S3214.

  On the other hand, when the same URL is registered in the illegal URL DB (NO in step S3202), the control unit 210 determines whether the same URL as the update request is registered in the registration URL DB. Determination is made (step S3203). As a result, if the same URL is registered in the registration URL DB (YES in step S3203), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process in step S3214.

  On the other hand, when the same URL is registered in the registration URL DB (NO in step S3203), the control unit 210 includes parameters (password, game random number, game random number, encryption information) attached to the URL of the update request. In order to acquire (game history information, occurrence information), URL decoding processing is executed on the URL of the update request (step S3204). Then, the control unit 210 determines whether or not each decoded parameter has a value within a predetermined range (step S3205). As a result, when any of the parameters does not have a value within the predetermined range (NO in step S3205), the control unit advances the process to be performed to the process in step S3214.

  On the other hand, when each parameter has a value within a predetermined range (YES in step S3205), the control unit 210 determines the player information corresponding to the password specified from the update request and the terminal identification information in the player database. It is determined whether or not the password stored in the password matches (step S3206). As a result, if the passwords match (YES in step S3206), control unit 210 advances the process to be performed to the process in step S3204.

  On the other hand, if the passwords do not match (NO in step S3206), the control unit 210 determines whether there is a mismatch of only one character, which is a difference between the front and rear characters on the layout when the password is input (step S3206). S3207). The difference between the front and rear characters on the layout at the time of password input is the front and rear characters of the password input screen shown in FIG. 13B. For example, if one character included in the regular password is “Z”, “Y” and “=” correspond to one character before and after that. As a result, when there is no mismatch of two characters or more, or when there is no difference between the front and rear characters (NO in step S3207), the control unit 210 advances the process to be performed to the process in step S3214.

  On the other hand, if only one character does not match and there is a difference of one character before and after (YES in step S3207), the player is authenticated as a player who has been issued a password, assuming that an input error condition is satisfied, and the control unit 210 Advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3208.

  Next, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same password or game random number specified from the update request is stored in the game history information corresponding to the terminal identification information in the game history database (step S210). S3208). As a result, if the same password or game random number is stored in the game history information (YES in step S3208), it is very likely that the update request is the same two-dimensional code as that used for the previous update request. high. For this reason, the control part 210 advances the process to perform to the process of step S3214.

  On the other hand, when neither the same password nor the game random number is stored in the game result information (NO in step S3208), the control unit 210 determines that the player is based on the game history information received from the mobile terminal 1100. The contents of the player information corresponding to the player in the database are updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3209). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby. Further, in step S3209, the control unit 210 updates the generation information corresponding to the slot machine identification information in the generation information database (see FIG. 11C) based on the generation information received from the portable terminal 1100.

  Next, the control unit 210 registers the URL of the update request in the registration URL DB (step S3211). In step 3214, the control unit 210 determines whether the URL of the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3214). As a result, when the URL of the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (YES in step S3214), the control unit 210 indicates that the game history or the like cannot be updated by the terminal identification information. It transmits to the portable terminal 1100 (step S3216). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, if the URL of the update request is not registered in the unauthorized URL DB (NO in step S3214), the URL of the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3216), and the process of step S3216 is executed. . Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  In the above update process, the update of the player information when the password is a mismatch of only one character and is different by one character before and after (YES in step S3207) is based on the received game history information and the like. Instead of updating all applicable items, the total number of games, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, the types of achievement missions that can appear at the level stored in the player information, etc. Only items that do not affect the continuity of the history are updated, and items that affect the continuity of the game history, such as the level, the type of achievement mission that does not appear at the level stored in the player information, etc. are updated It may not be possible. At that time, in the notification of update completion, the password was not completely matched but was in the range of input error, so only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. You may make it notify. In this way, the player has made a mistake in entering the password, but can recognize that the game history has been updated successfully, and identify the cause of any game history that has not been updated. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the input error condition is an arbitrary design item, and both the password registered in the management server 1200 and the password included in the update request are similar, and it is estimated that there is a high possibility of an input error. Anything can be used. For example, it may be determined that the input error condition is satisfied only when both passwords are different by only one character, and the input error condition is satisfied if there is a difference of one character before and after two characters. It may be determined that Also, if the characters that are different in both passwords are characters that are likely to be mistaken, such as “O” and “0”, or those that are assumed to be highly similar, such as the difference between uppercase and lowercase letters, You may determine with satisfy | filling the conditions of a mistake.

  Returning to FIG. When the update process of S36 ends, the process proceeds to S38. In S38, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the two-dimensional code imaged in S24 is the first two-dimensional code. This determination is made by detecting the presence or absence of the setting change operation flag described with reference to FIG. If it is determined that the setting change operation flag is included as a result of the URL decoding process in S3204, the analyzed two-dimensional code is determined to be the first two-dimensional code. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting change operation flag is not included as a result of the URL decoding process, the analyzed two-dimensional code is determined to be the second two-dimensional code.

  If it is determined in S38 that the captured two-dimensional code is the first two-dimensional code (Yes in S38), the process proceeds to S40. In S38, when it is determined that the captured two-dimensional code is not the first two-dimensional code (the second two-dimensional code) (No in S38), the process proceeds to S44.

  In S <b> 40, the communication unit 250 transmits fraud possibility information (door opening information and connector disconnection information) of the generated information to the mobile terminal 1100 specified from the mobile terminal identification information acquired in S <b> 36. That is, in S40, fraud possibility information can be transmitted to the mobile terminal of the store clerk who is controlled to the setting change state described in S16.

  In S <b> 46, the control unit 210 causes the display unit 140 to display an image based on the information transmitted from the management server 1200. That is, in S46, the control unit 110 causes the display unit 140 to display an image based on the fraud possibility information. FIG. 21 shows an example of the display mode of the display unit 140 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 21, the display unit 140 displays, for example, “Door open occurrence: May 17, 2014 AM1: 13 (at power interruption) Connector disconnection occurrence: none”. The viewer who has viewed the display unit 140 (that is, the store clerk who has transitioned to the setting change state in S16) can recognize that the door opening has occurred and that no connector disconnection has occurred.

  In S44, the communication unit 250 transmits the game history information corresponding to the terminal identification information acquired in S36 to the mobile terminal 1100 identified from the terminal identification information. That is, in S44, the game history information can be transmitted to the portable terminal of the player who performed the two-dimensional code generation operation described in S20.

  In S46, the control unit 110 causes the display unit 140 to display an image based on the game history information (see FIG. 20F). A viewer (player) who has viewed the display unit 140 can recognize his / her game history information.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, when the player performs a two-dimensional code generation operation (see S20) at the end of the game history update period, the game history information about the game history update period is included. Two two-dimensional codes are displayed. The second two-dimensional code is imaged by the player's mobile terminal, so that the game history information in the management server 1200 can be updated by transmitting the game history information to the management server 1200 (S36). Update process). Here, as shown in FIG. 18, the second two-dimensional code of the present embodiment includes not only game history information but also occurrence information. Therefore, not only the game history information in the management server 1200 but also the generated information can be updated by imaging the two-dimensional code by the portable terminal of the player. That is, the occurrence information in the management server 1200 is updated by transmitting the occurrence information to the management server 1200 by using the “two-dimensional code imaging action performed for updating the game history information” by the player. Can do.

  (2) As shown in S12 and S14 of FIG. 17, when the date is changed, information other than the generated information in the RAM 91b is deleted. Therefore, the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b can be improved. On the other hand, when the date is changed, the generated information in the RAM 91b is not deleted. Therefore, the generated information can be appropriately left and transmitted to the management server 1200 without causing the generated information to be lost.

  (3) Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the occurrence information includes error information. Therefore, error information can be stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. Therefore, the administrator of the management server 1200 can display the occurrence information image and grasp the occurrence status of the error specified from the error information. The errors include errors that are highly likely to be fraudulent (RAM abnormality error, setting value error, etc.) and errors that are less likely to be fraudulent (such as an inserted medal outage error, full tank error, etc.). In particular, when an error having a high possibility of fraud occurs and error information about the error is stored in the storage unit 220, “the slot machine identified from the slot machine identification information corresponding to the error information is fraudulent. It is possible to make the administrator recognize that there is a possibility that the

  (4) Also, when the second two-dimensional code is displayed in S22 of FIG. 17, the generated information in the RAM 91b included in the second two-dimensional code is deleted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the output occurrence information from being accumulated forever and improve the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b. In addition, since the second two-dimensional code of this embodiment includes generation information, the generation information is transmitted to the management server 1200 via the mobile terminal 1100 and stored. Therefore, the necessity of leaving the generated information in the RAM 91b included in the two-dimensional code is low, and there is no inconvenience.

  (5) When the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is determined to be in the setting change state (Yes in S16), the first two-dimensional code is generated and displayed in S18. Here, in order to control from the state when the slot machine 1 is manufactured to the game ready state, it is necessary to go through the setting change state. That is, the first two-dimensional code is generated and displayed before the slot machine 1 is controlled from the state when it is manufactured to the game-ready state. When the store clerk images the first two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100, an image based on the fraud possibility information (door opening information and connector disconnection information) included in the first two-dimensional code is displayed on the portable terminal 1100. (Refer to S46 in FIG. 17). In this way, each time the store clerk or the like shifts to the setting change state, the store clerk can be made aware of whether or not a fraudulent act has been performed by generating and displaying the first two-dimensional code.

  Further, during the carry-in period (the period from when the slot machine 1 is manufactured at the manufacturing factory until when the slot machine 1 is carried into the amusement store and turned on for the first time), it is in a power-off state. Even in this case, the slot machine 1 can detect the occurrence of an illegal act (opening of the front door 1b and disconnection of the connector). That is, the fraudulent possibility information at the date and time within the carry-in period is information based on the fraudulent act performed during the carry-in period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an image based on the possibility of fraud at the date and time within the carry-in period can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100. Therefore, the store clerk who browsed the image can be made aware of whether or not a fraudulent act has been performed during the carry-in period. The fraudulent act during the carry-in period is performed by, for example, a worker in the manufacturing factory, a worker of a carrier who transports the slot machine 1 from the manufacturing factory to the amusement shop, or a malicious clerk of the amusement shop. It is a possible action.

  (6) Also, the possibility of fraud at the date and time within the carry-in period is also stored in the storage unit 270 of the management server 1200. Therefore, the fraudulent possibility information is not only displayed on the clerk's portable terminal 1100 but also stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. (See S3209 in FIG. 19). Therefore, it is possible for the administrator to grasp whether or not a fraudulent act has been performed during the carry-in period, and to allow the management server 1200 to keep a history of the fraudulent act.

  (7) Further, not only when the slot machine 1 is controlled from the state when it was manufactured to the setting change state but also when it is controlled from the game-ready state to the setting change state, the first change is made according to S18 in FIG. Generate and display 2D codes. Therefore, even when in the game-enabled state, when controlled to the setting change state, an image based on the fraud possibility information is displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 of the store clerk, or the fraud possibility information is stored in the management server 1200. Therefore, it is possible to make the store clerk or the manager know whether or not the fraudulent act is frequently performed.

  (8) Generally, the slot machine 1 is disconnected during a time period in which the amusement store is closed (for example, at night or a closed day of the amusement store). In the present embodiment, it is possible to detect the occurrence of a fraudulent act at the time of power interruption (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Furthermore, fraudulent possibility information based on the fraudulent act at the time of the power interruption can be stored in the management server 1200, or an image based on the fraud possibility information can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 of the clerk. Therefore, it is possible to make the manager or the store clerk know the occurrence of the fraudulent act at the time of power interruption, for example, in the time zone when the game store is closed. In particular, when the store clerk performs an operation to control the setting change state before opening the amusement store, it is possible to identify an illegal possibility act at night on the day before that day.

  (9) Further, as shown in S40, S44, and S46, the error information is not displayed on the mobile terminal 1100. Since the error information is generally unnecessary information for the player, it is possible to prevent the player from browsing such unnecessary information. Furthermore, in this embodiment, error information is not transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100. Therefore, communication efficiency can be improved as compared with a configuration in which error information is transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100.

[Embodiment 2]
In the second embodiment, a case where the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described. Further, the pachinko gaming machine includes the same configuration as that of the example of the slot machine 1 in some cases, the description of the same configuration / process is omitted, and a different configuration / process is described.

  An effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variation display device displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol in a variable manner, and the effect display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Among them, a variation display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with at least one variation display is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening, but the predetermined start condition (the variable display due to the stored memory that is not in the big hit game and has been started first is ended) Is not established), it is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit range (for example, 4). Here, the on-hold storage information is information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state), for example.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a main power switch and a game start switch. The pachinko gaming machine can start a game when the main power switch is turned on and the game start switch is turned on. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect switch (corresponding to the effect switch 56) separately from the hitting operation handle for firing the hit ball (game ball). The effect switch is electrically connected to the sub control unit so that the sub game machine of the pachinko gaming machine can detect the operation of the effect switch. S18 in FIG. 17 is replaced with a process for determining whether or not the game start switch is turned on. Further, the total number of games and the number of BBs (the number of RBs) in the game history of the slot machine 1 are replaced with the total number of rotations and the number of jackpots of the variable display of the effect display device of the pachinko gaming machine.

Such a pachinko gaming machine further includes the following configuration.
(1) In the present embodiment, when the player performs a two-dimensional code generation operation (see S20) at the end of the game history update period, the game history information about the game history update period is included. Two two-dimensional codes are displayed. The second two-dimensional code is imaged by the player's mobile terminal, so that the game history information in the management server 1200 can be updated by transmitting the game history information to the management server 1200 (S36). Update process). Here, as shown in FIG. 18, the second two-dimensional code of the present embodiment includes not only game history information but also occurrence information. Therefore, not only the game history information in the management server 1200 but also the generated information can be updated by imaging the two-dimensional code by the portable terminal of the player. That is, the occurrence information in the management server 1200 is updated by transmitting the occurrence information to the management server 1200 by using the “two-dimensional code imaging action performed for updating the game history information” by the player. Can do.

  (2) As shown in S12 and S14 of FIG. 17, when the date is changed, information other than the generated information in the RAM 91b is deleted. Therefore, the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b can be improved. On the other hand, when the date is changed, the generated information in the RAM 91b is not deleted. Therefore, the generated information can be appropriately left and transmitted to the management server 1200 without causing the generated information to be lost.

  (3) Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the occurrence information includes error information. Therefore, error information can be stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. Therefore, the administrator of the management server 1200 can display the occurrence information image and grasp the occurrence status of the error specified from the error information. The errors include errors that are highly likely to be fraudulent (RAM abnormality error, setting value error, etc.) and errors that are less likely to be fraudulent (such as an inserted medal outage error, full tank error, etc.). In particular, when an error having a high possibility of fraud occurs and the error information about the error is stored in the storage unit 220, “the pachinko gaming machine identified from the pachinko gaming machine identification information corresponding to the error information” It is possible to make the administrator recognize that there is a possibility of fraud.

  (4) Also, when the second two-dimensional code is displayed in S22 of FIG. 17, the generated information in the RAM 91b included in the second two-dimensional code is deleted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the output occurrence information from being accumulated forever and improve the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b. In addition, since the second two-dimensional code of this embodiment includes generation information, the generation information is transmitted to the management server 1200 via the mobile terminal 1100 and stored. Therefore, the necessity of leaving the generated information in the RAM 91b included in the two-dimensional code is low, and there is no inconvenience.

  (5) In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the game start switch is turned on (Yes in S16), the first two-dimensional code is generated and displayed in S18. Here, in order to control from the state in which the pachinko gaming machine is manufactured to the game ready state, it is necessary to pass through the setting change state. That is, the first two-dimensional code is generated and displayed before the pachinko gaming machine is controlled from the manufactured state to the game ready state. When the store clerk images the first two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100, an image based on the fraud possibility information (door opening information and connector disconnection information) included in the first two-dimensional code is displayed on the portable terminal 1100. (Refer to S46 in FIG. 17). In this way, each time the store clerk or the like shifts to the setting change state, the store clerk can be made to frequently grasp whether or not the fraudulent act has been performed by generating and displaying the first two-dimensional code.

  Also, during the carry-in period (the period from when the pachinko gaming machine is manufactured at the manufacturing factory to when it is carried into the amusement store and turned on for the first time), it is in a power-off state. Even in this case, the pachinko gaming machine can detect the occurrence of a fraudulent act (opening of the front door 1b and disconnection of the connector). That is, the fraudulent possibility information at the date and time within the carry-in period is information based on the fraudulent act performed during the carry-in period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an image based on the possibility of fraud at the date and time within the carry-in period can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100. Therefore, the store clerk who browsed the image can be made aware of whether or not a fraudulent act has been performed during the carry-in period. In addition, the fraudulent act during the carry-in period is performed, for example, by a worker in the manufacturing factory, a worker of a carrier who transports the pachinko machine from the manufacturing factory to the amusement shop, a malicious clerk of the amusement shop, etc. It is a possible action.

  (6) Also, the possibility of fraud at the date and time within the carry-in period is also stored in the storage unit 270 of the management server 1200. Therefore, the fraudulent possibility information is not only displayed on the clerk's portable terminal 1100 but also stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. (See S3209 in FIG. 19). Therefore, it is possible for the administrator to grasp whether or not a fraudulent act has been performed during the carry-in period, and to allow the management server 1200 to keep a history of the fraudulent act.

  (7) In general, pachinko gaming machines are disconnected during times when the game shop is closed (for example, at night or when a game shop is closed). In the present embodiment, it is possible to detect the occurrence of a fraudulent act at the time of power interruption (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Furthermore, fraudulent possibility information based on the fraudulent act at the time of the power interruption can be stored in the management server 1200, or an image based on the fraud possibility information can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 of the clerk. Therefore, it is possible to make the manager or the store clerk know the occurrence of the fraudulent act at the time of power interruption, for example, in the time zone when the game store is closed. In particular, when the store clerk performs an operation to control the setting change state before opening the amusement store, it is possible to identify an illegal possibility act at night on the day before that day.

  (8) Further, as shown in S40, S44, and S46, the error information is not displayed on the mobile terminal 1100. Since the error information is generally unnecessary information for the player, it is possible to prevent the player from browsing such unnecessary information. Furthermore, in this embodiment, error information is not transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100. Therefore, communication efficiency can be improved as compared with a configuration in which error information is transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[Occurrence information]
(1) In the present embodiment, the occurrence information is described as error information and fraud possibility information (door opening information, connector disconnection information) as shown in FIGS. However, the generation information is not limited to this. For example, the occurrence information may include information (hereinafter referred to as “manufacturer usage information”) that can be used by the manufacturer (the gaming machine provider). The manufacturer of the gaming machine can collect the manufacturer usage information (accumulate in the management server 1200) and grasp the recent game trend of the player. As a result, the manufacturer can use the collected manufacturer usage information for future manufacturing policies and marketing activities of the gaming machine.

  As an example of the “manufacturer usage information”, at least one of “departure rate calculation information”, “production participation rate information”, and “operation rate information” may be included. Further, the “departure rate calculation information” may include at least one of “small role acquisition rate information”, “setting value change ratio information”, “closed store information”, and “penalty occurrence information”. Also, the “production participation rate information” may include at least one of “production cancellation rate information” and “request operation rate information”. Further, the “operating rate information” may include at least one of “operating information by time zone” and “1 game required average time information”.

  (1-1) The small role acquisition rate information means that, in each of a plurality of states, in any situation where any one of a plurality of specific effects is executed, a winning combination (winning but not winning) This is information that can identify the probability of winning a winning combination. In this modification, the plurality of states refers to, for example, an AT state, a chance zone state, and a game available state. The AT is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed for the number of AT games to be held. The chance zone is a period during which the probability that the number of AT games will be given is high. In addition, the game available state is a state that is neither an AT nor a chance zone.

  In the present modification, the specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect. For example, in the case of a slot machine having an invalid line (a line other than a winning line and a line that does not generate a prize even if symbols constituting the winning combination are arranged), the first specific effect is all reels This is a concealment effect for concealing the display area on the invalid line when the operation stops. In addition, when a role with a low winning probability (rare role) is won, and the slot machine outputs a predetermined sound when the start switch 7 is operated, the second specific effect is given even if the rare role is won. This is an effect in which a predetermined sound is not output.

  As described above, the small role acquisition rate information can specify the winning probability of a missing combination in each of the three states in each of the situations (six situations) in which the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed. Information. Also, by collecting the small role acquisition rate information as maker usage information, the production structure is improved, the accuracy of calculating the payout rate is improved, and the probability of missing a missing role (an event that causes stress on the player) Can be reduced.

  (1-2) The set value change ratio information is information that can specify the set value change frequency for each predetermined period (for example, one week). The administrator can identify the gaming machines whose setting values are frequently changed by collecting the set value change ratio information, and collect the set value change ratio information as manufacturer usage information. Thus, it is possible to improve the calculation accuracy and the reliability of the set value.

  The set value change ratio information may include information that can identify the same set value processing rate information. The same set value process is a process in which the setting change state is controlled, but the setting value is the same as the setting value before the setting change state is controlled. The same set value processing rate information is information that specifies the frequency with which the same set value processing is performed in a predetermined period (for example, one day), for example. When the slot machine that executes the specific effect when controlled to the setting change state (including the execution of the same set value processing), the set value is changed so that the payout rate is increased by executing the specific effect. Players tend to have a sense of expectation. By utilizing such a tendency, there are amusement stores that use a technique that frequently draws the attention of the player by executing a specific effect by executing the same setting process depending on the amusement store. Therefore, by collecting the same set value processing rate as manufacturer usage information, it is possible to specify a game shop that employs such a method.

  (1-3) The closing information is whether or not the advantageous state has been terminated halfway due to the closing of the amusement store despite being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the AT state or the bonus state). It is information that can specify. By collecting store closing information as manufacturer use information, it is possible to specify the number of medals that would have been paid out when it was assumed that the store was not closed, so that it is possible to improve the accuracy of calculating the payout rate.

  (1-4) Penalty occurrence information means that a penalty operation was performed within a predetermined period (for example, one day) in all situations where one of a plurality of specific effects was executed in each of a plurality of states. It is information that can specify the number of occurrences or the occurrence frequency. Here, the penalty operation is an operation in a procedure different from a predetermined recommended procedure (for example, a procedure for stopping the left reel first). Further, when a penalty operation is performed, a penalty is added so that the number of medals to be paid out decreases. Here, the penalty is a reduction in the probability of winning an AT, a reduction in the number of AT games held, or the like.

  The plurality of states are, for example, an AT state, a chance zone state, a game available state, and the like. The specific effects include a navigation effect and a premier effect (an effect with a premiere feeling). Thus, the penalty occurrence information is information that can specify the number or frequency of penalty operations in each of the situations in which the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed in each of the three states (that is, six situations). is there. By collecting penalty information as manufacturer usage information, it is possible to improve the calculation accuracy of the payout rate and reduce the frequency of missing due to being operated in the penalty procedure.

  (1-5) The effect cancellation rate information is information that can specify the frequency of cancellation during the execution of the specific effect. For example, a slot machine that can execute any one of a plurality of types of effects and cancels the effects when an operation for advancing the game (for example, operation of the start switch 7) is performed during the effects. 1 will be described. In such a slot machine 1, by collecting the effect cancellation rate information as the manufacturer use information, it is possible to specify an effect with a high frequency of cancellation among a plurality of effects. Therefore, it is possible to specify an effect that improves the interest of the player and an effect that does not improve the interest, thereby improving the effect structure.

  (1-6) The requested operation rate information can specify the frequency of performing a predetermined operation when a requested effect that requests a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of the effect switch 56) is performed on the player. Information. For example, by collecting requested operation rate information for the slot machine 1 having a configuration capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of requested effects, the administrator requests each of the plurality of types of requested effects by the requested effects. It is possible to specify a requested effect that has been performed frequently. Therefore, it is possible to specify the requested effect configuration that the player wants to operate, and to improve the requested effect configuration.

  (1-7) The operation information by time zone is information that can specify whether or not a game is played at every predetermined time (for example, one hour). Generally, a player layer can be predicted according to a game time zone. For example, a player who plays from AM 10:00 to PM 16:00 can be expected to have many housewives and students, while a player who plays from PM 16:00 to PM 22:00 can be expected to have many students and adults. By collecting the operation information by time zone, the administrator can specify a popular layer for each slot machine having a different type (for example, different characters adopted).

  (1-8) 1-game required average time information is information for specifying an average of game time required for 1-game digestion. The manufacturer preferably manufactures a slot machine with a large number of digest games per day. By collecting the average time information required for one game, the administrator can specify the average time required for digesting one game in each slot machine having a different type (for example, different characters adopted). For example, in a slot machine in which the average time required for one game digestion is extremely large, it is possible to perform a procedure for shortening the average time required for one game digestion. The treatment for shortening the average time required for one game is, for example, treatment for shortening the time for which an effect requiring a long time is executed. The effect that requires a long time is, for example, a delay effect (freeze) that delays the progress of the game. By collecting information on the average time required for one game, it is possible to specify an index relating to the manufacture of a slot machine having a large number of digest games per day.

  (1-9) Further, when the generated information includes “manufacturer usage information”, it is preferable not to display the generated information on the mobile terminal of the player or the mobile terminal of the store clerk. Since the manufacturer usage information is information that can be used for future manufacturing policies such as slot machines, it is preferable that the manufacturer side keeps it secretly without being acquired by competitors. If the occurrence information is displayed on the player's mobile terminal or the store clerk's mobile terminal, the manufacturer usage information may leak to competitors. Therefore, when the manufacturer information is included in the generated information, it is preferable that the generated information is not displayed on the portable terminal of the player or the portable terminal of the store clerk.

  (2) Moreover, in this embodiment, the fraudulent possibility action was demonstrated as "opening the front door 1b" and "disconnecting a connector". However, the fraudulent act is not limited to these, and any act may be used as long as the act has a possibility of fraud. The fraudulent act may be, for example, turning off the power switch 39 or operating the reset / setting switch 38. If the fraudulent act is considered as another act, the fraudulent possibility information should be information that can specify that the other act has been done when the power is on or when the power is cut off. Good. Also, the possibility of fraud may be one of “opening front door 1b” and “disconnecting connector”. Further, the possibility of fraud may not be included in the occurrence information. In addition, the occurrence information may be fraudulent information only, and may not include error information and manufacturer usage information.

  (3) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the occurrence information includes fraudulent possibility information that can specify that there is “possibility of fraud”. However, “fault identification information” that can identify “fraud” may be included in the occurrence information. For example, the slot machine 1 is provided with detection means that can open the front door 1b after inserting a specific key held by a store clerk into the keyhole and can detect that the specific key has been inserted. May be. A detection signal indicating the detection result of the detection means is transmitted to the main control unit 41. In the case of such a configuration, “fraud” can be specified as follows. For example, when a key different from a specific key (for example, a key forged by an unauthorized person) is inserted into the keyhole and the front door 1b is opened, the result of the detection means is “a specific key has been inserted”. The result is different from the result. The main control unit 41 specifies that an illegal act has been performed by receiving a detection signal indicating a result different from the “specific key inserted” result. When the main control unit 41 specifies that the cheating has been performed, the main control unit 41 transmits a command indicating that the cheating has been performed to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 stores the fraud identification information in the RAM 91b in such a manner that the fraudulent act can be identified and the date and time when the fraudulent act was performed.

[About 2D code]
(1) In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has been described as displaying a two-dimensional code as an acquisition method for causing the mobile terminal 1100 to acquire game history information and occurrence information. However, the acquisition method may be another method. For example, the information to be displayed may be displayed in another form instead of the two-dimensional code. For example, the slot machine 1 may output a sound (sound wave) including game history information and occurrence information from the speakers 53 and 54. In this case, the mobile terminal 1100 may acquire game history information and occurrence information by collecting and analyzing the output sound (sound wave).

  As another acquisition method, the slot machine 1 includes a communication unit that can communicate with the mobile terminal 1100, and the slot machine 1 transmits game history information and occurrence information to the mobile terminal 1100. Good. The slot machine 1 may transmit the game history information and the occurrence information to the portable terminal 1100 by connecting the slot machine 1 and the portable terminal 1100 in a wired manner by a player or a store clerk. .

  (2) In this embodiment, it has been described that the main information included in the two-dimensional code is game history information and occurrence information. However, other information may be included in the two-dimensional code. For example, the other information may be used as a privilege. The privilege is, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, a standby screen, or data indicating an exchange ticket that can be exchanged for a predetermined article.

  (3) In this embodiment, it has been described that the display trigger of the two-dimensional code is when the setting is changed (S16 in FIG. 17) or when a two-dimensional code generation operation is performed (S20 in FIG. 17). . However, the display trigger of the two-dimensional code is not limited to these. For example, the two-dimensional code may be displayed in a state advantageous to the player (for example, during a bonus or AT). In this case, it is preferable to display a two-dimensional code including a privilege. In this way, in an advantageous state, a medal payout rate is increased and a privilege is also given, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that error information is not displayed regardless of whether it is a portable terminal owned by a store clerk or a portable terminal owned by a player. However, the error information may be displayed on the mobile terminal of the store clerk, while the specific control that does not display the error information on the mobile terminal of the player may be executed. By executing such specific control, the store clerk can be made aware of the most recent error. Therefore, when an error with a high possibility of occurrence of fraud is displayed, it is possible to quickly respond to the fraud. Below, the specific example of the method of this specific control is demonstrated.

  (4-1) As a first technique, the first two-dimensional code generated in S18 includes a display flag for displaying error information on the mobile terminal 1100, while the second two-dimensional generated in S22. The display flag is not included in the code. According to such a configuration, the management server 1200 determines whether to transmit error information to the mobile terminal 1100 based on the presence / absence of a display flag. Specifically, when the display flag is included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when the display flag is the first two-dimensional code), the management server 1200 transmits error information to the portable terminal 1100 to send the portable terminal An image based on the error information is displayed on 1100. On the other hand, when the display flag is not included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the second two-dimensional code), the management server 1200 does not transmit error information to the portable terminal 1100 (that is, the portable terminal 1100). The image based on the error information is not displayed on the screen). In this way, the management server 1200 can execute the specific control by determining whether or not to transmit the error information by detecting the presence or absence of the display flag.

  Note that a non-display flag that does not display error information on the mobile terminal 1100 may be used instead of the display flag. For example, the non-display flag may not be included in the first two-dimensional code, and the non-display flag may be included in the second two-dimensional code. With such a configuration, the management server 1200 determines whether to transmit error information to the mobile terminal 1100 based on the presence / absence of the non-display flag. Specifically, when the non-display flag is included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the second two-dimensional code), the management server 1200 does not transmit error information to the portable terminal 1100 (that is, The image based on the error information is not displayed on the portable terminal 1100). On the other hand, when the non-display flag is not included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when the non-display flag is the first two-dimensional code), the management server 1200 transmits error information to the portable terminal 1100 to the portable terminal 1100. An image based on the error information is displayed. As described above, the management server 1200 can execute the specific control by determining whether or not to transmit the error information by detecting the presence or absence of the non-display flag.

  (4-2) As a second method, the management server 1200 determines whether to transmit error information to the mobile terminal 1100 based on the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal acquired based on the URL decoding process of S3204. You may make it do. For example, the management server 1200 includes terminal identification information of a mobile terminal that transmits error information (hereinafter referred to as “transmission target mobile terminal”) and a mobile terminal that does not transmit error information (hereinafter referred to as “non-transmission target mobile terminal”). .) Terminal identification information may be stored in the storage unit 220 as specific information. The transmission target portable terminal is a clerk's portable terminal, and the non-transmission target portable terminal is a player's portable terminal. When the management server 1200 acquires the mobile terminal identification information by the URL decoding process of S3204, it determines whether the mobile terminal identification information is the terminal identification information of the transmission target mobile terminal or the non-transmission target mobile terminal. Identifies based on specific information. Then, the management server 1200 may determine whether to transmit error information to the mobile terminal based on the identification result. As described above, the management server 1200 can execute the specific control by determining whether or not to transmit the error information based on the mobile terminal identification information acquired by the URL decoding process.

  (4-3) In this embodiment, it has been described that the game history information stored in the RAM 91b is also included in the first two-dimensional code. In the third method, game history information may be included in the first two-dimensional code, while game history information may not be included in the second two-dimensional code. Thereby, the capacity of the first two-dimensional code can be reduced. Furthermore, in the case of a configuration for generating such a first two-dimensional code, it is not necessary to include the setting change operation flag described with reference to FIG. According to such a configuration, the management server 1200 determines whether to transmit error information to the mobile terminal 1100 based on the presence / absence of game history information. Specifically, when the game history information is not included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the first two-dimensional code), the management server 1200 transmits the error information to the portable terminal 1100 to carry it. The terminal 1100 displays an image based on the error information. On the other hand, when the game history information is not included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the second two-dimensional code), the management server 1200 does not transmit error information to the portable terminal 1100 (to the portable terminal 1100). An image based on the error information is not displayed). In this way, the management server 1200 can execute the specific control by detecting whether or not there is game history information and determining whether to transmit error information.

  (4-4) In “(4-1) to (4-3)”, as a method of not displaying error information on the mobile terminal 1100, the error information is not transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100. Described as realization. However, the error information is transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100, but the mobile terminal 1100 may be configured not to display an image based on the error information.

  (5) Further, in the present embodiment, the fraud possibility information includes the first process (S3209) stored in the management server 1200 and the second process (an image based on the fraud possibility information is displayed on the mobile terminal 1100). It has been described that both processes of S46) are performed. However, any one of the first process and the second process may be performed. In this case, a two-dimensional code may be generated by including a flag that can specify that either the first process or the second process is performed.

  A configuration in which the first process is executed while the second process is not executed will be described. In the case of such a configuration, when it is determined Yes in S38, the process of FIG. 17 is terminated without executing the process of S40. In the case of a configuration in which the first process is not executed while the second process is executed, it is only necessary not to update the occurrence information in S3209 of FIG.

[About processing of gaming machines]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the case (timing) for executing the processing of S18 has been described as being in the setting change state. However, another opportunity may be used. Another opportunity may be the timing when the power is first turned on. Another opportunity may be the timing at which the RAM abnormality error is notified by the first power-on. Another opportunity may be the timing when the set value is fixed. Another opportunity may be a timing when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses from these timings.

  Further, other triggers may include at least one of “Clear RAM 41b” and “On or off of power switch 39”. In this way, by increasing the frequency with which the process of S18 is executed, it is possible to cause the store clerk to frequently grasp fraudulent acts.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the date has been changed as an opportunity to execute the process of S14. However, the execution trigger of S14 may be other conditions. The execution trigger of S14 may be, for example, at least one of the RAM 41b being cleared and the transition to the setting change state. In addition, the execution trigger of S14 may be at least one of “other triggers” described in “[About gaming machine processing] (1)”. As described above, by increasing the frequency at which the process of S14 is executed, information other than the generated information can be erased from the RAM 91b, so that the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b can be improved.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the game history information is deleted and the generated information is not deleted in S18, but the generated information may be deleted. Further, although it has been described that the generated information is deleted in S22, the generated information may be left without being deleted in S22. In S18 and S22, when the generation information is not erased, for example, the first two-dimensional code in S18 includes past generation information, and the store clerk receives such past information. Occurrence information can also be viewed. If the generated information is not deleted in S18 and S22, for example, the generated information may be deleted by an operation of deleting the generated information by the store clerk.

  (4) Also, even if the second two-dimensional code is displayed, if the player forgets to capture the second two-dimensional code, or the occurrence information is transmitted to the management server 1200 without being communicated with the management server 1200. May not be. In such a case, since the generated information is deleted when the second two-dimensional code is displayed, the management server 1200 cannot store the deleted generated information. Occurs. In order to solve such a problem, after the second two-dimensional code is displayed, the generated information may be deleted after the slot machine 1 performs a predetermined process. Such a configuration can prevent the problem from occurring.

  The predetermined process is a process of displaying the second two-dimensional code for N times (for example, 10 times), for example. That is, when the second two-dimensional code is displayed N + 1 times, the oldest occurrence information stored in the RAM 91b is erased. With such a configuration, even if the player may forget to image the second two-dimensional code, the possibility that such a problem can be solved increases. In the case of such a configuration, the management apparatus may acquire the occurrence information redundantly. Even in such a case, the management apparatus determines whether or not the acquired occurrence information is already stored (whether or not it is duplicated). If it is discarded and there is no duplication, the obtained occurrence information may be stored or updated.

  The predetermined process may be a process in which a predetermined signal is input. The predetermined signal may be, for example, a signal transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 to the slot machine 1. For example, a predetermined signal may be input from the portable terminal 1100 by holding the portable terminal 1100 over the slot machine 1. This problem can be solved by performing such a predetermined process.

  Further, the predetermined process may be a process in which the following password is input. For example, when a player images the second two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal 1100 and requests the management server 1200 to update, the management server 1200 transmits a password to the mobile terminal 1100. The player visually checks the password and inputs it to the slot machine 1. This problem can be solved by performing such a predetermined process. Further, the game history may not be displayed on the portable terminal 1100 unless a password is input.

  (5) The setting change state may be a state in which the power switch 39 is turned on, the setting key switch 37 is turned on, and the opening of the front door 1b is detected. Thereby, the unauthorized setting change in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the state is changed to the setting change state, the front door 1b is opened / closed until an end condition for ending the setting change state (for example, a condition that is satisfied by an OFF operation of the setting key switch 37 after the setting value is determined) is satisfied. The setting change state may be maintained regardless of the state. Thereby, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, and thus it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  Further, the setting confirmation state may be a state that is shifted when the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the opening of the front door 1b is detected. Thereby, the unauthorized setting check in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation is performed regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until an end condition for terminating the setting confirmation state (for example, a condition established by turning off the setting key switch 37) is satisfied. You may make it maintain a state. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 holds the RTC 50, and the error command is described as a command that can specify the error that occurred and the date and time when the error occurred. However, the main controller 41 may be configured not to hold the RTC 50. In this case, when the main control unit 41 detects the occurrence of an error, an error command indicating that the error has occurred is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 analyzes the error command and identifies the type of error. Further, the sub control unit 91 specifies the date and time when the error command is received from the time measurement result of the RTC 97. The sub-control unit 91 stores the error type identified from the error command and the date and time when the error command was received in the occurrence information database of the RAM 91b so that the error occurrence date and time can be identified.

[About mobile terminal processing]
In the present embodiment, the portable terminal 1100 has been described as displaying an image based on information to be notified in order to notify a viewer (player or store clerk) of information (game history information or fraudulent possibility information). However, the notification mode is not limited to image display. For example, information can be made to be grasped by a viewer by outputting sound. For example, in order to allow the viewer (clerk) to grasp the possibility of fraud as shown in FIG. 21, “Door open occurrence: May 17, 2014 AM1: 13 (at power interruption) Connector disconnection occurrence: None” You may make it notify an audio | voice.

[About database]
(1) The game history information in the game history database of this embodiment has been described as being the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the level of characters, and experience values, as shown in FIGS. However, the game history information is not limited to such information. For example, the game history information may include the number of ATs, the number of times a privilege is given, and the like.

  (2) It has been described that the occurrence information database (see FIG. 11C) of this embodiment stores error information, door opening information, and connector disconnection information for each slot machine identification information. For example, the identification information may be added to a game store, and the slot machine identification information of the slot machine held by the game store identification information may be specified. By adopting such a mode, when there is a slot machine that may have been cheated, the administrator can easily identify the amusement store in which the slot machine is installed.

  (3) You may make it include door closing information in the fraud possibility information of this embodiment. The door closing information is information that can specify that the front door 1b is closed (closed) and the closing time. By using a combination of door opening information and door closing information, it is possible to specify an opening period from when the front door 1b is opened to when the front door 1b is closed. Specifically, the opening period T of the front door 1b can be specified from the opening date T1 of the front door 1b specified from the door opening information and the closing date T2 of the front door 1b specified from the door closing information. it can. For example, the difference between T2 and T1 may be calculated. Moreover, let S be an average opening period of the front door 1b for inspection by a store clerk. Then, the administrator compares the actual opening period T with the average opening period S to determine whether the executed opening period T of the front door 1b is longer than the average opening period S. Can be specified. For example, when the open period T is extremely longer than the open period S, it can be estimated that there is a possibility of fraud. The door opening information may be replaced with door closing information.

  Further, the connector connection information may be included in the fraud possibility information. The connector connection information is information that can specify that the connector is connected from the state in which the connector is disconnected, and the date and time when the connector was connected. By using the connector disconnection information and the connector connection information in combination, the connector disconnection period from when the connector is disconnected to when the connector is connected can be specified. Specifically, the connector disconnection period V specified from the date and time V1 when the connector disconnection specified from the connector disconnection information and the date and time V2 when the connector connection occurred can be specified. For example, the difference between V2 and V1 may be calculated. Further, U is an average connector disconnection period for inspection by a store clerk. The administrator specifies whether or not the actual connector disconnection period V is longer than the average connector disconnection period U by comparing the actual connector disconnection period V with the average connector disconnection period U. Can do. For example, when the actual connector disconnection period V is extremely longer than the average connector disconnection period U, it can be inferred that fraud may have occurred. The connector disconnection information may be replaced with connector connection information.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the management server 1200 has been described as being held by a gaming machine provider (manufacturer). However, an organization different from the gaming machine provider may have the management server 1200.

[About gaming system 1001]
In the gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 generates a two-dimensional code by performing URL encoding processing as encryption processing on occurrence information, game history information, and the like, and the management server 1200 performs the decryption processing. It has been described that the URL decoding process is performed on the dimension code. However, the encryption process and the decryption process are not limited to the URL encode process and the URL decode process, and other methods may be used. Further, the decoding process may be performed by the mobile terminal 1100 instead of being performed by the management server 1200. In this case, the mobile terminal 1100 performs decryption processing on the encrypted information (occurrence information and game history information). The portable terminal 1100 transmits the generation information and the game history information subjected to the decryption process to the management server 1200. Even with such a configuration, the same effects as the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment can be obtained.

[Other variations]
As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  Further, although a slot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, this embodiment can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize may be adopted, and the game medium is enclosed and paid to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of gaming media, in the pachinko gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. In accordance with the game point, the game point is added to the storage unit, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. Basic functions such as these may be shared, and only the game board having a characteristic configuration of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

[Other variations of gaming machines]
As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine may adopt a pachinko gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize, the game media is enclosed, and the game media is played in response to the occurrence of a prize. A sealed pachinko gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be employed. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of gaming media, in the pachinko gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. In accordance with the game point, the game point is added to the storage unit, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. It is also possible to share the basic functions such as and distribute only the game board which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Control means for controlling a specific period when a specific operation by a store clerk to the gaming machine is detected;
Output means for outputting specific information that is at least one of information that can specify the occurrence of fraud on the gaming machine and information that can specify the possibility of fraud on the gaming machine;
The output means can transmit the specific information to a management device so that the specific information can be acquired by a portable terminal, and the portable terminal can notify the specific information by the portable terminal. A gaming machine that outputs the specific information when it is controlled in the specific period in at least one predetermined mode among the modes that can be acquired in the above.

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