JP2016127975A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine updating a performance pattern with storage of game information in an external portable terminal as a trigger in a game stepwisely updating the performance pattern, and a game system.SOLUTION: The game machine stepwisely updating a performance pattern to be executed on an LCD, when detecting a state (e.g., a state of standing by a production of a predetermined number of times of jackpot state and a start of a game) capable of updating a step of the performance pattern, executes control (such as updating to a next step, keeping a current state, and initializing) of a step of the performance pattern according to whether or not information (e.g., game information) received from a portable terminal is rightful. Consequently, this configuration has an effect to, when information is transmitted from the portable terminal, execute a step of the performance pattern according to the rightfulness of the information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and the like, and a gaming system for executing a game on the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and the like have been mainly used in which variable display devices including a liquid crystal display and a reel are provided to perform variable display. In such a gaming machine, when the variable display performed on the variable display device derives a predetermined display result, it becomes a big hit and a prize ball is executed. Here, for a predetermined number of jackpots, the production pattern from the first to the last number of times is edited as a series of stories, and the divided images are read according to the occurrence of the jackpot A gaming machine that has been devised so as not to bore the player by displaying on a variable display device has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, a gaming machine has been proposed in which an effect pattern that can appear in a gaming machine is transmitted to a portable terminal owned by the player, and the type of effect pattern to be transmitted is increased according to the game time of the player. In the gaming machine, when one effect pattern is designated from the received effect patterns in the portable terminal, the effect is executed by the designated effect pattern. For this reason, the player can enjoy the game with a desired production pattern, and the production pattern that can be displayed increases according to the game time. (For example, Patent Document 2).

  Furthermore, generally, a gaming machine is provided on the side of the gaming machine, and when a valuable value is inserted into this gaming machine, a rental ball corresponding to the inputted valuable value is paid out. It is like that. A gaming system in which an input device is provided in such a machine so that the player can input the telephone number of the mobile phone, and the input telephone number and the input valuable value are associated with each other and transmitted to the management device. Has been proposed. In the system, the valuable value input by the player is accumulated as points in the management device, and an effect pattern corresponding to the number of points is instructed from the management device to the gaming machine. In the gaming machine, the effect is executed on the variable display device according to the effect pattern instructed from the management device. In this gaming system, when the player's mobile phone is set at a predetermined position of the inter-machine, the management device selects the corresponding number of points based on the telephone number, and according to the selected number of points. The effect pattern is instructed (for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2000-245922 A JP 2002-143472 A JP 2002-200823 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the effect pattern can be changed according to the amount of game execution, but the game is reset due to the player resetting (ending) the game or the control failure of the gaming machine. Then, the production pattern returns to the first production pattern. In other words, while a player continues to play a game with one gaming machine, the player can enjoy the game with an effect pattern that changes according to the amount of execution of the game. When the game is finished, there is a problem that the amount of game execution up to that point is not reflected in the change of the production pattern.

  Therefore, in order for the player to enjoy the change in the production pattern, the game must be continued on the table (game machine) where the game is started. On the other hand, a player executes a game while desiring to win a jackpot. Therefore, if there is a gaming machine that can desire a jackpot, the game machine is often changed. For this reason, even if the gaming machine is designed to change the production pattern according to the amount of game execution, the function is not fully utilized, and eventually the same production pattern is provided to the player. There was a problem.

  Furthermore, if the player returns in the middle of the game (without resetting the game), the game can be continued by another player, so even if it is not based on the amount of game execution of the player, There was a problem that it was possible to enjoy the game, and the fairness of the player could not be maintained.

  Further, in the above gaming system, although various effect patterns based on the player's own game execution amount are provided according to the player's convenience, the effect pattern is based on the accumulated amount of money thrown by the player. In order to give the instruction, the above management device is required in addition to the gaming machine. For this reason, there was a problem that installation and maintenance of such a system would require a large expense. Furthermore, since the management device manages information on the inter-vehicle machines installed in each game hall at each game hall, the information stored in the management device cannot be used in another game hall. There was a problem that.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and has a low degree of freedom in selecting a gaming machine, such as being fixed on the same table, in a game in which the performance pattern is updated in stages. It is an object of the present invention to provide a low-cost gaming machine and a gaming system that can solve the problem and can provide a performance pattern with fairness based on the amount of games of each player.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 detects an effect control means for controlling the stage of the effect pattern produced in stages on the display device, and a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated. State detecting means, receiving means for receiving information transmitted from the portable terminal, and determining means for determining information received by the receiving means, wherein the state detecting means When a state in which the stage can be updated is detected and information transmitted from the portable terminal is received by the information receiving unit, the information is determined by the determining unit, and the effect control unit includes the determination result. Accordingly, control of the stage of the effect pattern is executed.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 1, the state detecting means can update the stage of the production pattern staged on the display device in a staged manner (for example, occurrence of a large number of jackpot states, predetermined fluctuations). Occurrence of the number of times, a state waiting for the start of the game) is detected, and information transmitted from the portable terminal by the information receiving means (for example, game information, player specifying information for specifying the player) is received The information is determined by the determining means. Then, according to the determination result by the determining means, the stage control of the effect pattern (update to the next stage, maintain the current state, initialize, etc.) is executed by the effect control means.

  The gaming system according to claim 2 is an effect control means for controlling the stage of the effect pattern staged on the display device, a state detection means for detecting a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and a portable device. A gaming machine comprising receiving means for receiving information sent from a terminal and a judging means for judging information received by the receiving means; and portable transmitting means for sending the information to the gaming machine A state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated by the state detection unit, and information transmitted from the portable transmission unit is received by the reception unit. Is determined by the determination means, and the effect control means executes control of the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result.

  According to the gaming system of the second aspect, in the gaming machine, the state detecting means can update the stage of the effect pattern staged on the display device in stages (for example, occurrence of a predetermined number of jackpot states, Information indicating information (for example, game information, player identification information for identifying a player) transmitted from the portable transmission means of the portable terminal is detected. When received by the receiving means, the information is determined by the determining means. Then, according to the determination result by the determining means, the stage control of the effect pattern (update to the next stage, maintain the current state, initialize, etc.) is executed by the effect control means.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the state detection means can update the stage of the production pattern staged on the display device in stages (for example, the occurrence of a predetermined number of jackpot states, the predetermined number of fluctuations). Occurrence, state in which the game is reset) and information transmitted from the portable terminal by the information receiving means (for example, occurrence of a predetermined number of jackpot states, occurrence of a predetermined number of fluctuations, game is reset, Is received), the information is determined by the determining means. Then, according to the determination result by the determining means, the stage control of the effect pattern (update to the next stage, maintain the current state, initialize, etc.) is executed by the effect control means. Therefore, if information is transmitted from the mobile terminal, there is an effect that the information can be determined and the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result can be executed.

  In general, one gaming machine is used by an unspecified number of players. On the other hand, in a game in which the stage of the effect pattern is updated, it is desired to update the effect pattern stage for each individual player. However, since one gaming machine is used by an unspecified number of players, even if the player obtains the right to play a game with a high-level production pattern based on his game result, the player resets the game. When the player leaves the gaming machine without going home, for example, a situation occurs in which a player who comes later can continue to play. In such a case, a player who has come later can illegally execute a game in a high-level production pattern that can be reached by the efforts of the original player without any effort. Lack of fairness, which in turn causes the player's motivation to be reduced. Therefore, for example, the determination means of the gaming machine is made to determine the validity of the information, that is, the information based on the player's own game result, and is determined to be the player's own information (legitimate information). If the stage of the production pattern is updated only in the case of being played, it is possible to prevent other players from executing illegally the game at the stage of the new production pattern, and the game for all players Can maintain fairness.

  According to the gaming system of the second aspect, in the gaming machine, the state detecting means can update the stage of the effect pattern staged on the display device in stages (for example, occurrence of a predetermined number of jackpot states, The occurrence of a predetermined number of fluctuations and the state in which the game is reset) is detected, and information transmitted from the portable transmission means of the portable terminal (for example, game information, player identification information for identifying a player) is received as information When received by the means, the information is determined by the determining means. Then, according to the determination result by the determining means, the stage control of the effect pattern (update to the next stage, maintain the current state, initialize, etc.) is executed by the effect control means. Therefore, there is an effect that the stage of the production pattern according to the information stored in the mobile terminal can be executed.

Here, it is determined that the information transmitted from the mobile terminal is legitimate, that is, the player's own information, and is determined to be the player's own information (legitimate information). If only the stage of the production pattern is updated, it is possible to prevent the stage of the production pattern that has been updated based on the game result of the player from being illegally stolen by other players. The fairness of the game can be maintained for all players.
Further, the information transmitted from the portable terminal is set as update information including game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern executed by the gaming machine, and the gaming machine that has received the update information includes the game information included in the update information. If the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to is executed, a game based on the stored game information can be performed using the game information stored in the portable terminal. For example, if the player can store the game information corresponding to the stage of the latest effect pattern achieved as his game result in the portable terminal, the game information is lost due to poor control of the gaming machine or the like. However, by transmitting game information corresponding to the stage of the latest effect pattern stored in the portable terminal, the player can start the game from the subsequent stage (stage). In this case, the stage that has once progressed does not go backward to the original low stage, and the player's interest is not lost.

It is the figure which showed the outline of the game system of the Example of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in the game system of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the electric constitution of the mobile telephone in the game system of this invention. It is a figure which shows the state by which various messages memorize | stored in the message memory of the display control board were displayed on LCD. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed with a main control board. It is a flowchart of the main process of a main control board. It is a flowchart of the stage setting process performed with a main control board. It is a flowchart of the hitting process performed by the main control board. It is a flowchart of the communication process performed with a communication board. It is a flowchart of the setting process performed with a communication board. It is a flowchart of the information reception process performed with the control board for a display. It is a flowchart of the game data output process performed by MPU in a mobile telephone. It is a flowchart of the game data input process performed by MPU in a mobile telephone. It is a flowchart of the stage setting process of 2nd Example performed by the main control board. It is a flowchart of the communication process of 2nd Example performed with a communication board. It is a flowchart of the setting process of 2nd Example performed with a communication board. It is a flowchart of the game data input process of 2nd Example performed by MPU in a mobile telephone.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Note that it is naturally possible to use the present invention for the third kind pachinko gaming machine and other gaming machines.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic view schematically showing a gaming system 500 including a pachinko machine 1 in the first embodiment. The gaming system 500 includes a pachinko machine 1, a mobile phone 200, and a server 300. The pachinko machine 1 is connected to a mobile phone 200 via a wireless line 101 that transmits an infrared signal, so that game information and the like are transmitted and received between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 by infrared signals. It has become.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone 200 is connected to the Internet 402 via a radio line (telephone line) 401 that transmits radio waves, and is connected to a remote server 300 via the Internet 402. Specifically, the wireless line 401 is connected to a base station (not shown), and is connected to an Internet connection provider called a provider from an access point (not shown) via the base station. And it is connected to the Internet 402 via such a provider. The mobile phone 200 can store game information of the pachinko machine 1, and the stored game information and the like together with the information of the player who is the owner of the mobile phone 200 are transmitted via the wireless line 401 to the server 300. It is configured to be able to send to.

  In the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is configured so that the performance pattern executed during the game can be changed step by step from the first to the fourth stage (stage), and when the number of jackpots reaches 20 times. The game information created in the pachinko machine 1 is transmitted to the mobile phone 200 via the wireless line 101. On the other hand, when the mobile phone 200 obtains the game information properly, the mobile phone 200 can store the game information in a predetermined memory (the game state storage memory 63a, see FIG. 2). When the game information is stored, a signal indicating that is transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 via the wireless line 101. When this signal is received, the pachinko machine 1 performs a process of advancing the stage of the effect pattern to the next stage.

  In the first embodiment, the game information indicates stage data that is information related to the stage (stage) of the effect pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 on the front surface thereof, and a substantially rectangular opening 2a is formed at a substantially central portion thereof. A metal frame 3 is provided around. A glass door frame 4 on which two glass plates can be mounted is disposed so as to be openable and closable above the inside of the metal frame 3, and a game board 5 is disposed behind the glass door frame 4.

  A substantially arc-shaped outer rail 6 is planted on the front surface of the game board 5, and an arc-shaped inner rail 7 is planted at an inner position of the outer rail 6. A game area 8 into which a ball is driven is formed on the front surface of the game board 5 surrounded by the inner rail 7 and the outer rail 6, and five pieces are obtained by winning the ball in the game area 8. Are provided with a plurality of normal winning openings 9 through which 15 balls are paid out as prize balls. A variable display device 11 having a liquid crystal display device (LCD) 10 for variably displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 8. A center frame 11a also serving as a decorative member is provided around the front side of the LCD 10 of the variable display device 11, and the periphery of the LCD 10 is decorated by the center frame 11a. A 7-segment LED 11b, which is a type of display device, is disposed at the upper center of the center frame 11a.

  Below the variable display device 11, a symbol operation port (first type start port) 12 is disposed. When the ball passes through the symbol operation port 12, the first type start port switch (not shown) is turned on, and the variable display device 11 described above starts variable display, and five balls are used as prize balls. To be paid out. A variable winning device 13 is disposed below the symbol operating port 12. The variable winning device 13 has a large winning opening 13a, which is a wide rectangular opening through which two or more spheres can pass at the same center.

  The big winning opening 13a is used for a predetermined time (for example, 30) so that the ball can easily win a prize when the display result after the change of the variable display device 11 matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations (big win display). Seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls wins. The state in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 13a can be performed is a state in which a predetermined game value is given (special game state). Below the variable winning device 13 and at the lowermost part of the game area 8, an out port 14 is formed for discharging a ball that has not won any prize port to the outside of the game area 8.

  Note that a state in which a predetermined game value is given in the third type pachinko gaming machine (special game state) is specified when the display result after fluctuation of the LCD 10 matches one of a predetermined combination of symbols. It means that the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. When the ball wins into the specific winning opening while the specific winning opening is opened, a large winning opening provided separately from the specific winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time.

  A front door plate (waist plate) 15 attached to the metal frame 3 so as to be openable and closable is disposed below the out port 14, that is, below the glass door frame 4. On the front surface of the front door plate 15, an upper plate 16 for storing the sphere and supplying the sphere to a launching device (not shown) is disposed. A lower plate 17 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 16 is disposed in the lower portion. An operation handle 18 that is operated by the player to drive the ball into the game area 8 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 17. By operating the operation handle 18, the launch motor 80 (see FIG. 2) can be driven to launch the ball into the game area 8.

  On the upper right side of the upper plate 16, an infrared ray receiving unit 21 which is a light receiving device for receiving an infrared signal 101 emitted from an infrared ray emitting unit 209 of the cellular phone 200 described later, and an infrared ray toward the infrared ray receiving unit of the cellular phone 200. An infrared light emitting unit 22 that is a light emitting device for transmitting the signal 101 is provided. Further, four buttons for confirming the player's will, a continuation button 23, an end button 24, a Yes button 25, and a No button 26 are arranged in the upper center of the upper plate 16.

  As will be described later, the continuation button 23 and the end button 24 are used when a game machine is requested to select whether or not to continue the game with the end of the current stage (stage) of the production pattern. This button is pressed by the person. The player presses the continuation button 23 when the player has the intention to continue the game, and presses the end button 24 when the player wants to end the game.

  The Yes button 25 and the No button 26 are used when the player requests that the game information be stored in the mobile phone 200 after the continuation button 23 or the end button 24 is pressed. A button to press. The player presses the Yes button 25 if he / she wants to store game information in the mobile phone 200, and presses the No button 26 if he / she does not want to store game information in the mobile phone 200.

  Here, when the player presses the continuation button 23 and then presses the Yes button 25, the effect pattern is updated from the current stage to the next stage. On the other hand, if the player presses the continuation button 24 and then the No button 26, the effect pattern is not updated to the next stage. Further, when the player presses the end button, the signal indicating the end of the game (end command) is the main control of the pachinko machine 1 regardless of whether the next button to be pressed is the Yes button 25 or the No button 26. As a result, the game information stored (stored) in the gaming machine and the player ID (player specifying information) for specifying the player are both cleared (initialized) to “0”. .

  On the other hand, the mobile phone 200 connected to the pachinko machine 1 via the wireless line 101 is provided with an operation unit 204 for operating the mobile phone 200 at the lower front portion thereof. The operation unit 204 includes a cross key for inputting various commands, a power key, an on-hook key (start key), a clear key, and input keys (numeric keys) for inputting characters and numbers. A liquid crystal display device (display unit) 206 is disposed above the operation unit 204. In addition, an infrared light emitting unit 208 for transmitting infrared signals and an infrared light receiving unit 209 for receiving infrared signals are disposed on the left side of the portable terminal. The infrared light emitting unit 208 and the infrared light receiving unit 209 are respectively connected to the infrared light receiving unit 21 and the infrared light emitting unit 22 of the pachinko machine 1 via the wireless line 101.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a gaming system 500 including the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 as described above.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control board C, a display control board D, a communication board T, a payout control board H, a launch control board B, an audio lamp control board S, a power supply board 30, and a launch motor. 80, a payout motor 81, and other input / output devices 84.

  The main control board C is a board that performs a lottery for determining the game state, and executes main control of the game executed by the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board C is connected to a display control board D, a communication board T, a payout control board H, and other input / output devices 84 via an input / output port 47. At the same time, they are connected to a power failure monitoring circuit 30b and a clear switch 30c provided on the power supply board 30, respectively.

  The main control board C is provided with an MPU 41 and an input / output port 47 which are arithmetic devices. The MPU 41 is provided with a ROM 42 and a RAM 43. The ROM 42 is a non-volatile memory that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 41 and fixed value data, and includes a jackpot count setting value memory 42a. The programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 described later are stored in the ROM 42 as a part of the control program.

  The jackpot count set value memory 42a is a condition for the stage (stage) of the effect pattern to end (a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated) in the pachinko machine 1 in which the effect pattern changes stepwise in the present embodiment. ) Is a memory for storing the number of jackpots set as. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the production pattern can be updated to the next stage (stage) when the number of jackpots reaches 20. Therefore, in this embodiment, a value of “20” is set in the big hit number setting value memory 42a. The value “20” is merely an example, and this value can be arbitrarily set as a state (update condition) in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated. When a value stored in a jackpot count counter 43d, which will be described later, reaches a value stored in the jackpot count setting value memory 42a, processing related to stage update is performed by the control program stored in the ROM.

  The RAM 43 is a memory for temporarily storing various data upon execution of the control program, and includes a reception buffer 43a, a display transmission buffer 43b, a communication transmission buffer 43c, a jackpot counter 43d, a stage memory 43e, and a jackpot flag. 43f, a final winning flag 43g, a variable standby flag 43h, and a backup area 43i.

  The reception buffer 43a is a memory for temporarily storing data or commands received by the main control board C. Data or the like stored in the reception buffer 43a is erased after being written in a predetermined area in the RAM 43 or by executing processing based on the received data (command).

  The display transmission buffer 43b is a memory for temporarily storing data transmitted to the display control board D. The communication transmission buffer 43c is a memory for temporarily storing data and the like transmitted to the communication board T. The data stored in the display transmission buffer 43b and the communication transmission buffer 43c is output (transmitted) to the substrate to which the stored data is to be output (transmitted), that is, the display control substrate D or the communication substrate T. ) And then erased.

  The jackpot counter 43d counts the number of jackpot gaming states, and is configured so that the value stored in the range of “0” to “20” changes. The value stored in the jackpot count counter 43d is updated (added) by “1” every time a jackpot gaming state occurs. The jackpot counter 43d is a counter for instructing the timing for updating the stage of the effect pattern. When the value of the jackpot counter 43d reaches “20”, the effect is displayed by the control program stored in the ROM 42. A process for updating the pattern from the current stage (stage) to the next stage is started.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the value stored in the big hit counter 43d is initialized and set to “0” by a predetermined RAM clearing and initialization process.

  The stage memory 43e is a memory that stores the value of stage data. The stage (stage) of the game effect pattern executed by the pachinko machine 1 is determined by the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e. That is, if the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e is “1”, the display control board D designates the first character memory 55a, and if the value of the stage data is “2”, the display is performed. On the control board D, the second character memory 55b is designated, and an effect on the stage corresponding to the value of each stage data is executed.

  In the first embodiment, when a communication completion signal is received from the mobile phone 200, “1” is added to the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e, and the stage of the effect pattern goes to the next stage. Will progress. Even when (legitimate) stage data is received from the mobile phone 200, the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e is updated by the received stage data. By this update, the player can cause the pachinko machine 1 to execute a game based on the game information (stage data) owned by the player.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the value of the stage memory 43e is initialized and the value of the stage data is set to “1” by a predetermined RAM clear and initialization process. Further, from the communication board T, based on the end command for instructing to set the stage of the effect pattern to the first stage (first stage) based on the end of the game (by one player), or based on the reception of the NG signal When an NG command instructing to set the stage of the effect pattern to the first stage (first stage) is input, the stage data in the stage memory 43e is set to “1”.

  For this reason, the stage of the production pattern is set to the first stage (first stage) by the setting at the start of business or the end of the game by one player. Therefore, it can suppress that the stage updated with the game amount of the previous player is handed over to other players.

  The jackpot flag 43f is a flag for determining whether or not the game is in a jackpot state. The jackpot flag 43f is turned on when the jackpot gaming state occurs, and is turned off when the jackpot gaming state ends.

  The final hit flag 43g is a flag indicating whether or not the number of jackpots has reached an update condition for ending the stage (stage) of the effect pattern. When the final hit flag 43g is turned on, a process (update process) for updating the current stage of the effect pattern (for example, updating to the next stage) is started. As a result, a final winning command is transmitted to the display control board D, and a final notification message 302 is displayed on the LCD 10 to notify the player that the jackpot to be executed (running) is the final jackpot of the stage. (FIG. 4B).

  Here, when the gaming state becomes a big hit state, the special winning opening 13a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapses or ten balls are won). The opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 13a is repeated 16 times (16 rounds) at the maximum. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the big hit state is continued for at least several minutes.

  In other words, since the final notification message 302 is displayed at the start of the final jackpot, the player is given an acquisition time for a program (game data input process, see FIG. 13) for acquiring game information. is there. In the gaming system 500 of the present embodiment, a program necessary for obtaining game information can be downloaded to a mobile phone 200 from a predetermined website. Therefore, even if the program necessary for acquiring the game information is not stored in the mobile phone 200 at the start of the game, the player can use the predetermined webpage time to execute the predetermined jackpot. When you download it from the site and the jackpot is over, you can get game information.

  The address of a predetermined website to be accessed is described on a sticker (not shown) on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1.

  The variation waiting flag 43h is a flag for waiting for the start of the next variation display by the holding ball after the big hit, and the variation display is awaited while the variation waiting flag 43h is on. This variation waiting flag 43h is turned on when the final winning flag 43g is turned on, that is, when a process for updating a stage (stage) of an effect pattern is started, and the next game stage is set. Turned off.

  The pachinko machine 1 cannot immediately execute the variation display based on the winning ball if the ball passes the symbol operation port 12 during the execution of the variation display. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 1, when a ball passes the symbol operating port 12 during execution of the variable display, the variable display executed based on the ball is suspended. Then, when the variation display being executed is completed, the suspended variation display is executed.

  On the other hand, in order to acquire game information, the player needs to operate the mobile phone 200. However, after the final jackpot at the end of the stage is started, when the variable display by the holding ball is started, the player It becomes difficult to perform 200 operations. However, after the final jackpot at the end of the stage, even if there is a holding ball until a new stage is set, the execution of the variable display based on the holding ball is awaited, so there is a problem in obtaining game information There is no.

  In the backup area 43i, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. This is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. The writing to the backup area 43i is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 5). Conversely, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 43i is performed when the power is turned on (the power is turned on by eliminating the power failure). The same is performed in the initialization process (see FIG. 6). In addition, the power failure signal 31 output from the power failure monitoring circuit 30b is input to the NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 41 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When a power failure occurs, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) in FIG. 5 is immediately executed.

  In addition to the ROM 42 and the RAM 43, the MPU 41 of the main control board C incorporates various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the ball passes through the first type starting port 12, the first type starting port switch which is one of the other input / output devices 84 is turned on. The ON state of the first type start port switch is input to the main control board C. The main control board C instructs the display control board D to start the variable display based on the input signal from the first type start port switch.

  The display control board D is connected to the main control board C, the sound lamp control board S, and the LCD 10 via the input / output port 57 and is based on a command transmitted (output) from the main control board C. Thus, the display of the variation of the symbols on the connected LCD 10 is controlled. The display control board D controls the sound lamp control board S that performs sound control of sound effects output from the speaker 82 and lighting control of the LEDs and various lamps 83. The display control board D includes an MPU 51 as an arithmetic device, a video RAM 54, a character ROM 55, an image controller 56, and an input / output port 57.

  The MPU 51 is provided with a ROM 52 and a work RAM 53. The ROM 52 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 51 and fixed value data. The program of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 described later is stored in the ROM 52 as a part of the control program. The ROM 52 includes a message memory 52a.

  The message memory 52a is a memory for storing messages respectively corresponding to various message commands transmitted (output) from the main control board C. When the display control board D receives (inputs) a message command from the main control board C, the display control board D calls a message corresponding to the message command from the message memory 52a and displays it on the LCD 10 (see FIG. 4).

  The work RAM 53 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program is executed, and includes a reception buffer 53a and a stage memory 53b.

  The reception buffer 53a is a memory for temporarily storing data received (input) from the main control board C. The data stored in the reception buffer 53a is erased after being written into a predetermined area in the work RAM 53 or when processing based on the received data is executed.

  The stage memory 53b is a memory that stores the value of the stage data transmitted from the main control board C. Character data output from a character ROM 55 to be described later is determined according to the value stored in the stage memory 53b.

  When the display control board D receives a command for instructing display control, image control data corresponding to the command is created according to the control program stored in the ROM 52. When this image control data is output (transmitted) from the MPU 51 to the image controller 56, the image controller 56 calls the character data from the character ROM 55 and performs image expansion processing. Next, the image development processed data is temporarily stored in the video RAM 54. The data temporarily stored in the video RAM 54 is output to the LCD 10 via the input / output port 57 and displayed.

  The character ROM 55 includes a first character memory 55a, a second character memory 55b, a third character memory 55c, and a fourth character memory 55d. These first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d are character data (character image data, color data, etc.) produced at the stage (stage) of each production pattern in the game in which the production pattern of this embodiment changes in stages. And scenario data etc.). Here, a character corresponding to the value stored in the stage memory 53 b is selected from the first to fourth character memories 55 a to 55 d and output to the image controller 56.

  In the present embodiment, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern executed by the pachinko machine 1 is composed of the first stage to the fourth stage, and therefore there is only the fourth character memory 55d. Is merely an example, and can be increased or decreased according to the number of stages set.

  The character memories 55a to 55d corresponding to the stage data may store character data such that the character design changes step by step according to the game information, or the story changes step by step. Character data including simple scenario data may be stored so that the production pattern has a story. When the stage of the production pattern progresses step by step with a story, the player can continue the game without getting bored with the game.

  The communication board T is connected to the main control board C via the input / output port 67, and is further connected to the mobile phone 200 via the wireless line 101 that transmits an infrared signal. The communication board T performs control related to data (information) exchange between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200.

  The communication board T includes an MPU 61 as an arithmetic device, an infrared light receiving unit 21 for receiving an infrared signal transmitted from the mobile phone 200, an infrared light emitting unit 22 for transmitting an infrared signal to the mobile phone 200, and a time point. An RTC (Real Time Clock) 64 for reading data and an input / output port 67 are provided. Buttons for confirming the player's will through the input / output port 67 (continue button 23, end button 24, A Yes button 25 and a No button 26) are connected.

  The MPU 61 is provided with a ROM 62 and a RAM 63. The ROM 62 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 61 and fixed value data. The programs in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 to be described later are stored in the ROM 62 as a part of the control program.

  The ROM 62 includes a model code memory 62a. The model code memory 62a is a memory that stores a model code uniquely assigned to the type of pachinko machine. The model code stored in the model code memory 62a is added to the stage data output to the mobile phone 200. A model code is added to the stage data transmitted from the mobile phone 200. When the pachinko machine 1 receives the stage data from the mobile phone 200, the pachinko machine 1 refers to the model code memory 62a and determines whether or not the received stage data is data acquired by a game by a gaming machine of the same model. can do. Further, on the condition that the received stage data is of the same type of gaming machine, it is possible to execute an effect with the effect pattern specified by the stage data. Thereby, the player is not limited to the same table (game machine), and can enjoy a game on the stage based on the game information owned by the player even if the game machine is different if it is the same model. it can.

  A predetermined area of the ROM 62 stores a gaming machine code unique to each gaming machine that identifies one gaming machine, and this gaming machine code is added to the stage data together with the model code. The

  The RAM 63 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program is executed, and includes a game state storage memory 63a, an ID memory 63b, a continuation flag 63c, and an output flag 63d.

  The game state storage memory 63a is a memory for storing stage data transmitted from the main control board C. The game state storage memory 63a is cleared (initialized) to “0” in the following cases: (1) When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, (2) stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a When a signal (communication completion signal or NG signal) indicating that the value of is output to the mobile phone 200 is input (received) to the communication board T (see FIG. 9), (3) in the gaming state storage memory 63a When an input of a signal relating to game information acquisition is not recognized for a predetermined time or longer after the value of the stage data is stored (see FIG. 9), (4) a signal indicating that the player has no intention to acquire game information When (No button input signal) is input to the communication board T (see FIG. 9).

  When the stage (stage) of the production pattern is updated, stage data to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200 is written in the gaming state storage memory 63a. Here, if stage data that is no longer required to be output is stored in the game state storage memory 63a, the stage data may be illegally acquired by a player other than the player who is a valid acquirer. . However, if any of the above four conditions is met, the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a is cleared to “0”, so that unauthorized acquisition can be suppressed.

  Further, although the stage data transmitted from the mobile phone 200 can also be stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a, in such a case, the stage data transmitted to the mobile phone 200 is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. Since the output flag 63d indicating that is turned off, the stage data is not output from the communication board T. That is, in such a case, the stage data is not illegally acquired even if it is still stored in the game state storage memory 63a.

  The ID memory 63b is a memory for storing player identification information (player ID) transmitted from the mobile phone 200. The player specifying information is information for specifying one mobile phone (one player). When the player specifying information is stored in the ID memory 63b, the mobile phone 200 and the pachinko machine 1 associated with the player specifying information are associated with each other.

  The player specifying information (player ID) stored in the ID memory 63b is cleared (initialized) to “0” in the following cases: (1) When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, (2) It is recognized that the player has indicated the intention to end the game (input of an end input signal by pressing the end button 24), and a communication completion signal (signal indicating the end of the game) is received from the mobile phone 200 Case (3) When the pachinko machine 1 receives an NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) from the mobile phone 200 (see FIG. 9), (4) after the value of the stage data is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a, A signal input related to game information acquisition is not recognized for a predetermined time or longer (see FIG. 9).

  The continuation flag 63c is a flag indicating whether or not the player continues the game. The process of updating the stage of the effect pattern is executed when the number of jackpots reaches 20. Here, the player selects whether or not to update the stage of the effect pattern, that is, whether or not to acquire the game information, and whether or not to continuously execute the game. When the player continues to execute the game, the player presses a continuation button 23 described later. Thereby, the continuation flag 63c is turned on. The continuation flag 63c turned on by pressing the continuation button 23 is turned off by inputting a No button input signal or receiving a communication completion signal or NG signal from the mobile phone 200, as will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The output flag 63d is a flag indicating whether or not stage data scheduled to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200 is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. The ON state of the output flag 63d indicates that the stage data scheduled to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200 is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a, while the OFF state of the output flag 63d is to the mobile phone 200. This indicates that the stage data scheduled to be transmitted is not stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a.

  The output flag 63d is turned on when the communication board T receives the stage data from the main control board C. The output flag 63d is turned off when the gaming state storage memory 63a is cleared (initialized) to 0, that is, when any of the four conditions for initializing the gaming state storage memory 63a is satisfied.

  In the gaming state storage memory 63a, not only the stage data transmitted from the main control board C, that is, the stage data transmitted to the mobile phone 200 when a predetermined operation is executed, but also transmitted from the mobile phone. The stage data is also stored. The stage data from the mobile phone 200 is data for requesting the main control board to produce an effect at the stage indicated by the stage data, and is not data to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200.

  The MPU 61 refers to the output flag 63d, determines whether or not the data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a is data to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200, and executes processing based on the determination. .

  The RTC 64 is an IC that measures time. The RTC 64 is connected to a battery circuit 64a that supplies a backup voltage when the pachinko machine 1 is powered off. The RTC 64 can continue to measure the time even after the battery circuit 64a turns off the power of the pachinko machine 1.

  The continuation button 23 is a button that is pressed by the player when the player is willing to continue the game after a certain stage (stage) of the effect pattern is completed. When the continuation button 23 is pressed, a continuation button input signal is input to the communication board T and the continuation flag 63c is turned on. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 recognizes that the player has indicated the intention to continue playing the game, and executes a process corresponding thereto (see FIG. 9).

  The end button 24 is a button that is pressed by the player when the player has no intention to continue the game after the stage (stage) of the effect pattern ends and wants to end the game. When the end button 24 is pressed, an end button input signal is input to the communication board T. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 recognizes that the player has indicated the intention to finish the game, and executes a process corresponding to this (see FIG. 9). When the communication with the mobile phone 200 is completed, the stage of the effect pattern is set to the first stage (first stage).

  The Yes button 25 is a button that is pressed when the player desires to acquire game information (transmission to the mobile phone 200). The Yes button 25 is pressed following the pressing of the continuation button 23 or the end button 24. When the Yes button 25 is pressed, a Yes button input signal is input to the communication board T, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a, the model code stored in the model code memory 62a, and the RAM 63 The RTC value written in the predetermined area and the player specifying information stored in the ID memory 63b are output to the mobile phone 200.

  After the stage data is output to the mobile phone 200 by pressing the Yes button 25, a communication completion signal is transmitted from the mobile phone 200 (by storing game information in the mobile phone 200). Here, when the continuation button 23 is pressed prior to pressing the Yes button 25, the stage of the effect pattern is updated to the next stage (stage). On the other hand, when the end button 24 is pressed prior to pressing the Yes button 25, “0” clearing (initialization) of the ID memory 63b and output of the end command to the main control board C are executed. The stage of the production pattern is set to the first stage (first stage).

  The No button 26 is a button that is pressed by the player when the player does not intend to acquire the portable information of the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone 200, that is, when the gaming information is not stored in the portable terminal. By pressing the No button 26, a No button input signal is input to the communication board T. Here, when the No button 26 is pressed after the continuation button 23 is pressed, a stage with the same effect pattern is set as a new stage. On the other hand, when the No button 26 is pressed after the end button 24 is pressed, “0” clearing (initialization) of the ID memory 63b and output of the end command to the main control board C are executed. The pattern stage is set to the first stage (first stage).

  Prior to the input of the Yes button 25 and the No button 26, either the continuation button 23 or the end button 24 must be input. In this embodiment, when neither the continuation button 23 nor the end button 24 is input, even if the Yes button 25 or the No button 26 is pressed, the input of the Yes button input signal and the No button input signal is not performed. Recognized as input.

  The payout control board H performs prize ball payout control. The payout control board H includes a power failure monitoring circuit 30b and a clear switch 30c provided on the power supply board 30, a main control board C, a payout motor 81 for paying out winning balls and rental balls (storage balls), It is connected to the launch control board B for launching the ball to the game area 8 and the other input / output device 84.

  The payout control board H includes an MPU that is an arithmetic device, a ROM that stores a control program executed by the MPU, fixed value data, and a RAM that is used as a memory that temporarily stores various data. Yes. This RAM includes a backup area configured similarly to the RAM of the main control board C. As with the main control board C, when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like, when the power is turned on again, the state of the payout control board H is restored to the state before the power cut-off. Is remembered.

  The launch control board B is for controlling permission and prohibition of driving of the launch motor 80 for launching the ball to the game area 8. The firing motor 80 is allowed to be driven when the following three conditions are satisfied (can be driven). That is, first, +32 volts, which is the driving voltage of the firing motor 80, is supplied from the dispensing control board H. Second, a signal indicating that the player is touching the handle is output from a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the handle 18. Third, the stop switch that stops the launch of the ball has not been operated. When the above three conditions are satisfied, the firing control board B outputs a signal permitting driving to the firing motor 80 to enable the firing motor 80 to be driven. Therefore, when the handle is operated in a state where such a signal is output, the firing motor 80 is driven, and a ball is launched into the game area 8 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle.

  The power supply board 30 includes a power supply unit 30a for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 1, a power failure monitoring circuit 30b, and a clear switch 30c. The power failure monitoring circuit 30b is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminals of the MPU 41 of the main control board C and the MPU (not shown) of the payout control board H when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 30b monitors the voltage of 24 VDC, which is the largest voltage output from the power supply unit 30a, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal 31 is output to the main control board C and the payout control board H. Based on the output of the power failure signal 31, the main control board C and the payout control board H recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute a power failure process (such as the NMI interrupt process in FIG. 5). The power supply unit 30a normally outputs the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient for the execution of the power failure process even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Since it is configured to maintain the value, the main control board C and the payout control board H can normally execute the power failure process.

  The clear switch 30c is a switch for clearing data backed up in the RAM 43 of the main control board C and the RAM (not shown) of the payout control board H, and is configured as a push button type switch. When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the clear switch 30c pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), clear signals are output to the main control board C and the payout control board H, respectively. As a trigger, the data of the RAM 43 of the main control board C and the RAM (not shown) of the launch control board H are cleared.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the mobile phone 200. As shown in FIG. 3, the mobile phone 200 includes an MPU 230 as a computing device, an operation unit 204 having various keys, a liquid crystal panel 206 for visually displaying data and the infrared light emission of the pachinko machine 1. An infrared light receiving unit 208 for receiving an infrared signal transmitted from the unit 22, an infrared light emitting unit 209 for transmitting the infrared signal to the infrared light receiving unit 21 of the pachinko machine 1, a radio unit 210, and an audio circuit 212. A receiver 214, a microphone 216, a transmission / reception antenna 218, and a secondary battery 219 for supplying power to each circuit.

  The MPU 230 includes a RAM 240 and an EEPROM 250. The MPU 230 is further provided with a ROM (not shown). The ROM stores a control program for controlling a call operation and a system operation executed by the mobile phone 200 based on various signals transmitted / received via the transmission / reception antenna 218, the infrared light emitting unit 208, or the infrared light receiving unit 209, and the Internet 402. This is a non-rewritable memory storing a web browser or the like that is software for accessing the server 300 (see FIG. 1) via the.

  The RAM 240 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program is executed, and includes a reception buffer 240a.

  The reception buffer 240a is a memory for temporarily storing data such as game information (stage data) and player identification information (player ID) transmitted from the pachinko machine 1. Each data stored in the reception buffer 240a is erased after writing to a predetermined area of the EEPROM 250 or after executing processing based on the received data.

  The EEPROM 250 is a rewritable nonvolatile memory, and the data stored in the EEPROM 250 is retained even after the power is turned off (power is turned off or turned off). The EEPROM 250 includes a game data output process 250a, a game data input process 250b, a portable ID memory 250c, a portable game data memory 250d, and a model code memory 250e.

  The game data output processing 250a is a program that executes processing for outputting various mobile data stored in the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1 as will be described later with reference to FIG. The game data output processing 250a is executed when a portable data output request is made by a predetermined operation of the operation unit 204 of the mobile phone 200 by the player.

  The game data input processing 250b determines the legitimacy of the game information transmitted by the infrared signal from the pachinko machine 1 as will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, and receives game information and the like based on the determination result. This is a program for writing information to the EEPROM 250. This game data input process 250b is executed when the mobile phone 200 receives an infrared signal including game information (stage data) from the pachinko machine 1.

  The game data output process and the game data input process program are obtained by downloading from a server 300 (see FIG. 1) that can be accessed via the Internet 402.

  The portable ID memory 250c is a memory for storing player specifying information (player ID) for specifying a player. Here, the player specifying information (player ID) is uniquely given to the mobile phone 200 and is information for identifying one mobile phone. When the game data output process and the game data input process program are downloaded from the server 300, the player specifying information is transmitted to the mobile phone 200 as a download request source together with the program to be downloaded. When the mobile phone 200 receives the player specifying information from the server 300, the mobile phone 200 stores it in the mobile ID memory 250c. As a result, each mobile phone 200 is associated with each other by the player identification information (player ID).

  In the game data input process of FIG. 13 described later, when the player specifying information is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1, the transmitted player specifying information is compared with the player specifying information stored in the portable ID memory 250c. The And when the player specific information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 (stored in the reception buffer 240a) matches the player information stored in the portable ID memory 250c, or stored in the reception buffer 240a. When the player specifying information is “0”, the MPU 230 allows writing of stage data (game information) sent together with the player specifying information to the portable game data memory 250d.

  When the player specifying information is not stored in the pachinko machine 1, information “0” is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 as the player specifying information. That the player specifying information is in a non-memory state indicates that the stage of the finished effect pattern is the first stage (stage data value “1”).

  On the other hand, if the player specifying information stored in the reception buffer 240a is other than “0” and does not match the player specifying information stored in the portable ID memory 250c, the received player specifying information is authenticated. The writing of the received game information (stage data) to the portable game data memory 250d is not executed, and an NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) is transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 209 to the pachinko machine 1 ( Output). In the pachinko machine 1 that has received this NG signal, the stage of the effect pattern is not updated to the next stage.

  Thereby, in the gaming system 500, when the stage data is not stored in the mobile phone 200, the stage of the effect pattern is not updated to the next stage in the pachinko machine 1. Further, the stage data “2” indicating that the first stage (first stage) of the production pattern has ended can be acquired regardless of the game amount of the player, but the stage update after the second stage, That is, stage data after stage data “3” cannot be acquired unless it is based on the game amount of the player.

  The portable game data memory 250d is a memory for storing stage data (game information) transmitted from the pachinko machine 1. Here, when stage data (game information) is stored in the portable game data memory 250d, a communication completion signal is transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the cellular phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 that has received this communication completion signal, if a continuation button input signal indicating that the continuation button 23 has been pressed is input, the stage of the effect pattern is updated to the next stage (stage).

  The model code memory 250e is a memory for storing a model code indicating the type (model) of the pachinko machine 1 attached to the stage data (game information) and transmitted from the pachinko machine 1. That is, the stage data (game information) stored in the portable game data memory 250d indicates the result of a game performed by the pachinko machine 1 having the model code stored in the model code memory 250e. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, when stage data (game information) stored in the portable game data memory 250e is transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 having the same model code as the model code stored in the model code memory 250e, Based on the stage data (game information), the game can be resumed from the subsequent stage (stage).

  The model code memory 250e also stores the gaming machine code transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 together with the stage data. As a result, one pachinko machine 1 as the stage data transmission source is specified.

  When the game information stored in the mobile phone 200 is transmitted to the server 300, the game information is stored in the server 300 together with the player identification information, the model code, the game machine code, and the RTC value stored in the mobile phone 200. Can be sent. Therefore, in the server 300, one game information can be recognized from the gaming machine code and the RTC value, and even if the same game information is retransmitted, there is no problem in the information management.

  The wireless unit 210 is connected to the MPU 230 and the transmission / reception antenna 218, and executes transmission / reception of radio waves according to instructions from the MPU 230. The transmission / reception antenna 218 is connected to the radio line 401 and transmits radio waves to the radio line 401 and receives radio waves from the radio line 401. The mobile phone 200 is connected to the Internet (base station) by the operations of the wireless unit 210 and the transmission / reception antenna 218.

  The audio circuit 212 converts the digital reception signal output from the radio unit 210 through the MPU 230 into an analog audio signal and outputs the analog audio signal to the receiver 214. The audio circuit 212 wirelessly uses the analog audio signal input from the microphone 216 as a digital transmission signal. This is output to the unit 210.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the message stored in the message memory 52a is displayed on the LCD 10. FIG. 4A shows a start message 301 displayed on the LCD 10 when a game is started based on the stage data stored in the mobile phone 200. FIG. 4B is a final notification message 302 for notifying that the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern is finished. FIG. 4C shows a first selection message 303 for requesting selection of continuation or end of the game when reaching a state (update condition) where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated. FIG. 4D shows a second selection message 304 for requesting selection of whether or not to acquire game information from the mobile phone 200 after the player selects continuation or end of the game by the first selection message 303. . FIG. 4E shows a normal game start message 305 displayed on the LCD 10 when the stage of the effect pattern is “1” based on a signal indicating the end of the game described later. FIG. 4F shows an update message 306 displayed on the LCD 10 when the stage of the effect pattern is updated. FIG. 4G shows a continuation message 307 displayed on the LCD 10 when the player indicates the intention to update but does not acquire game information. FIG. 4H shows an error message 308 displayed on the LCD 10 when the game information is not authenticated by the mobile phone 200.

  Next, each process executed in the gaming system 500 configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 to 13 and FIG. 4.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the NMI interrupt process executed by the main control board C.

  When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal 31 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 30b to the NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) terminal of the MPU 41 of the main control board C. Then, the MPU 41 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 5 is stored in the program ROM 42 of the MPU 41. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal 31 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 30a so that the processing of the main control board C can be executed, and the NMI interruption processing is executed within this predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of the main control board C shown in FIG. 5, first, the values of each register and I / O are written to the stack area (S21), and the value of the stack pointer is written to the backup area 43i and saved (S22). ). Further, the power failure occurrence information is written into the backup area 43i (S23), and the state at the time of power failure due to the occurrence of the power failure is stored. Then, after the other power failure process is executed (S24), the process is looped until the power is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. In the main process, if the backup is valid, each data stored in the backup area 43i is returned to the original state, and the game control is continued from the state before the power is turned off. On the other hand, if the backup is not valid or the clear switch 30c is pressed when the power is turned on even if the backup is valid, the RAM clearing and initialization process (S8) is executed, and the pachinko machine 1 is initialize.

  First, interrupts are prohibited (S1), and a stack pointer is set (S2). It is confirmed whether or not the clear switch 30c is turned on (S3). If it is not turned on (S3: No), it is confirmed whether or not the backup is valid (S4). This confirmation is determined by whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 43 is correctly stored. If the keyword is stored correctly, the backup is valid. On the other hand, if the keyword is not correct, the backup data is destroyed, so the backup is not valid. If the backup is valid (S4: Yes), each state of the main control board C is returned to the state before power-off by the processing from S5 to S7. That is, the value of the stack pointer is read from the backup area 43i and written to the stack pointer to return to the state before power interruption (before power failure), that is, the state before NMI interruption occurs (S5). Next, data such as each register and I / O saved in the stack area after returning the value of the stack pointer, that is, the backup area 43i is read from the backup area 43i, and each data is read from the original register and I / O. Write to O, etc. (S6), and then return the interrupt status to the state before the power interruption (before power failure), that is, the state before the occurrence of NMI interrupt (S7), execute the NMI interrupt return and power the processing Return to the place where it was executed before turning off, and continue control from the state before turning off the power.

  On the other hand, in the process of S3, if the clear switch 30c is turned on (S3: Yes) or the backup is not valid (S4: No), RAM clear and initialization processes are executed (S8), and each memory Initialize I / O. After that, each interrupt such as a timer interrupt is set (S9), the interrupt is allowed to occur, and the interrupt is permitted (S10).

  After permitting the interruption, the processing of S11 to S18 is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game. Below, each process of S11 to S18 is demonstrated.

  First, the stage setting process (S11) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the stage setting process (S11) executed on the main control board C of the pachinko machine 1. The stage setting process (S11) is a process for setting a stage (stage) of an effect pattern in which the player plays based on various data or commands transmitted from the communication board T.

  In this stage setting process (S11), first, it is determined whether or not data is received (S31). If data has been received (S31: Yes), the received data is written to the reception buffer 43a (S32), and a reception flag (not shown) indicating that the data is stored in the reception buffer 43a is turned on ( S33), this stage setting process (S11) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S31 that the data reception is not being performed (S31: No), it is determined whether or not the reception flag is turned on (S34). If the reception flag is not turned on (S34: No), this stage setting process (S11) is terminated. Since turning off the reception flag indicates that the process to be executed is not the stage setting process (S11), the stage setting process (S11) is skipped in the main process of FIG. 6, and the next process is executed. Is done.

  If the reception flag is turned on as a result of the confirmation in S34 (S34: Yes), it is confirmed what the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is (S35). Here, in the process of S35, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is stage data (game information) transmitted (output) from the communication board T (S35: stage data), the stage of the reception buffer 43a Data is written in the stage memory 43e, and the previous value is updated (S36). That is, in the process of S36, the pachinko machine 1 sets the stage (stage) of the effect pattern to the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e. For example, if the value of the stage memory 43e is “3”, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern executed by the pachinko machine 1 is “3”. Here, the stage data transmitted from the communication board T is the stage data (game information) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 in a state where the pachinko machine 1 waits for the start of the game (see FIG. 10). Therefore, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern of the pachinko machine 1 is set based on the stage data stored in the mobile phone 200 by the process of S36.

  Next, the value (number of jackpots) stored in the jackpot counter 43d is set to “0” (S37). That is, the initial state in the stage (stage) of the effect pattern set in the process of S36 is set by the process of S37. Subsequently, the stage data in the reception buffer 43a is erased (S38), the updated stage data stored in the stage memory 43e, and a start message output command for instructing notification of the stage of the game effect pattern to be started, Is written into the display transmission buffer 43b (S39).

  The stage data and the start message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing (timer interrupt processing). As a result, the start message 301 (FIG. 4A) is displayed on the LCD 10, and then the LCD 10 performs an effect with an effect pattern based on the stage data (game information) stored in the mobile phone 200. . After the process of S39, the process proceeds to S57.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is the stage update command transmitted from the communication board T as a result of the confirmation in the process of S35 (S35: stage update command), the stage data in the stage memory 43e includes “ 1 "is added (S41), and the value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is set to" 0 "(S42). That is, in the game executed by the pachinko machine 1, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is updated to the next stage (stage). If the stage (stage) of the current production pattern is the final stage, that is, the stage data is “4”, the update of the stage data is not executed. Next, the updated stage data stored in the stage memory 43e and the update message output command for instructing notification of the stage of the updated effect pattern are written in the display transmission buffer 43b (S43), and the reception buffer 43a The stage data update command is deleted (S44).

  The stage data and the update message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. As a result, the update message 306 (FIG. 4 (f)) is displayed on the LCD 10, and then the LCD 10 starts the effect by the effect pattern of the next stage (stage). Note that the processing in S41 to S44 is executed when the 20th big hit (final big hit), which is the update condition in each stage, is completed, and thus the variation waiting flag 43h is turned on by the processing in S72. (See FIG. 8). After the process of S44, there is no need to wait for the change display, so after the process of S44, the change wait flag 43h is turned off (S45), and then the process proceeds to the process of S57.

  Furthermore, as a result of checking in the process of S35, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is an end command transmitted from the communication board T (S35: end command), the stage data in the stage memory 43e is set to “1”. (S46), and the value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is set to "0" (S47). That is, the stage of the game effect pattern performed in the pachinko machine 1 is set to the first stage (first stage) by the processes of S46 and S47. Next, the updated stage data and the normal game start message output command for instructing notification that the production pattern is the first stage (first stage) are written to the display transmission buffer 43b (S48), and the reception buffer 43a. The end command is deleted (S49).

  The stage data and the normal game start message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. As a result, the normal game start message 305 (FIG. 4E) is displayed on the LCD 10, and then the effect on the LCD 10 is executed based on the first stage (first stage) of the effect pattern. After the process of S49, the process shifts to the process of S45, the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45), and then the process shifts to S57.

  In addition, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is an NG command (S35: NG command) as a result of checking in the process of S35, the stage data in the stage memory 43e is set to “1” (S50). The value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is set to “0” (S51). Here, the NG command is a command that is input from the communication board T to the main control board C based on the pachinko machine 1 receiving the NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) from the mobile phone 200, and is a stage of the effect pattern. Is a command instructing to set the first stage (first stage) (see FIG. 9). That is, when an NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) is received from the mobile phone 200, the stage of the game effect pattern performed in the pachinko machine 1 is set to the first stage (first stage) by the processing of S50 and S51. .

  After the processing of S51, the updated stage data and the error message output command for instructing error notification are written in the display transmission buffer 43b (S52), and the NG command in the reception buffer 43a is deleted (S53). The stage data and the error message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. As a result, an error message 308 (FIG. 4H) is displayed on the LCD 10. The production on the LCD 10 is executed on the pachinko machine 1 based on the first stage (first stage) of the production pattern. When the process of S53 is completed, the process proceeds to S45, the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45), and then the process proceeds to S57.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is a continuation command as a result of the confirmation in S35 (S35: continuation command), the value stored in the jackpot counter 43d is set to “0” ( S54). That is, the current stage (stage) of the production pattern is set to the initial state by the process of S54. Here, the continuation command is a command transmitted (input) from the communication board T when the player presses the continuation button 23 of the pachinko machine 1 and then presses the No button 26 (see FIG. 9). ). The input of the continuation command means that the player indicates that the game continues but game information is not acquired. Accordingly, stage data (game information) indicating that the previous stage has been completed is not output to the mobile phone 200 and is not stored, so that the stage of the production pattern is not updated to the next stage.

  After the process of S54, the stage data of the stage memory 43e and the start message output command for notifying that the stage of the current effect pattern has been set are written in the display transmission buffer 43b (S55), and the reception buffer 43a The continuation command is deleted (S56). The stage data and the error message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. As a result, the continuation message 307 (FIG. 4G) is displayed on the LCD 10, and then the effect at the same stage (stage) is executed again on the LCD 10. After the process of S56, the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45), and then the process proceeds to S57.

  After the process of S39 or S45, it is confirmed whether there is information stored in the reception buffer 43b (S57). If there is no information stored in the reception buffer 43b (S57: No), the reception flag is turned off (S58), and the stage setting process (S11) is terminated. On the other hand, if there is information stored in the reception buffer 43b (S57: Yes), the stage setting process (S11) is terminated as it is.

  Furthermore, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is data other than the above as a result of checking in the process of S35, the stage setting process (S11) is terminated. In such a case, the stage setting process (S11) is skipped in the main process of FIG. 6, and the next process is executed.

  Returning to FIG. In the variation display setting process (S12), a predetermined process is performed after confirming whether or not the ball has won the symbol operation port 12. That is, when it is confirmed that the first type starting port switch is turned on, it is determined that the ball has won the symbol operating port 12, and a random number counter (not shown) and a reach counter (not shown) at that time are determined. Each value of the jackpot symbol counter (not shown) and the variation pattern counter (not shown) is stored in an effect execution memory (not shown) indicated by the value of the holding ball counter (not shown). A command is set based on the value of each counter acquired by the variation display setting process (S12), and variation display is executed.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S13), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made. Here, the big hit includes a special game displayed on the LCD 10 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. The predetermined time after the end of the special game is set as, for example, the time required for adjusting each state of the pachinko machine 1. If it is determined that the big hit is not being made, it is determined whether or not the variation time in the variation pattern has ended. As described in the variation start process, this process is performed by determining whether the time has elapsed since each variation pattern has a variation time set for each pattern. If the fluctuation time has ended, the stop symbol set for stopping and checking the fluctuation is output to the display control board D as a confirmation command, which is one of the control commands, and this processing is ended. . When inputting the confirmation command, the display control board D displays a stop symbol on the LCD 10.

  In the counter updating process (S14), the values of the random number counter (not shown), reach counter (not shown), jackpot symbol counter (not shown), and variation pattern counter (not shown) are updated. The random number counter is a counter used when determining whether or not it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the random number counter is incremented and updated one by one within the range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), the random number counter again. It consists of a loop counter that returns to zero. The reach counter is a counter that is used when determining whether or not to perform a reach game when the player goes off. In this embodiment, the reach counter is incremented and updated one by one within the range of 0 to 11, and the maximum value (ie, 11). It is composed of a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching. The big hit symbol counter is a counter used when determining a special symbol (hit symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the LCD 10 in the case of a big hit. And a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (ie 44). The variation pattern counter is a counter used when determining the variation display pattern of the special symbol performed on the LCD 10. In this embodiment, the variation pattern counter is incremented and updated one by one within the range of 0 to 99, and the maximum value ( That is, it is composed of a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching 99).

  The winning process (S15) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the hitting process (S15) executed in the main control board C of the pachinko machine 1. The winning time process (S15) is executed when the jackpot is confirmed, performs the opening process of the big winning opening (specific winning opening) 13a, counts the number of jackpots, and the big hit is the current stage of the production pattern (stage) When the final jackpot is reached (the number of jackpots reaches 20), a process for updating the stage of the effect pattern is executed.

  In the winning time process (S15), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag 43f is turned on (S61). When the big hit flag 43f is not turned on (S61: No), the winning process (S15) is terminated. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag 43f is turned on (S61: Yes), it is determined what the current gaming state is (S62).

  As a result of checking in the process of S62, if the gaming state is a big hit start (S62: big hit start), whether or not the value (stage data) stored in the stage memory 43e is data indicating the final stage in the effect pattern. Determine whether. Since the present embodiment is a game composed of performance patterns of the first to fourth stages (stages), the value stored in the stage memory 43e is “4” indicating the last stage of the performance pattern. It is determined whether or not there is (S63). If the value stored in the stage memory 43e is not “4” (S63: No), “1” is added to the value stored in the jackpot counter 43d (S64).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the jackpot count counter 43d satisfies an update condition that permits the transition from the current stage to the next stage (is in a state where the current stage can be updated). To do. In the present embodiment, “20” is set in the jackpot number setting value memory 42a, that is, 20 jackpots are set as the update condition. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the value (number of jackpots) stored in the jackpot counter 43d is 20 (S65).

  When the value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is 20 (S65: Yes), the final win command indicating that the stage of the effect pattern can be updated (update condition) is written in the display transmission buffer 43b. (S66), the value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is cleared to “0” (S67). Next, the final hit flag 43g is turned on (S68), and then an opening process (S69) is performed.

  In addition, although a present Example is comprised with the production pattern of the 1st-4th stage (stage) and the update condition of a stage is set as a jackpot 20 times, this is an illustration to the last and is the last. The number of jackpots set as the stage and the update condition can be arbitrarily configured.

  In the opening process of the big prize opening 13a (S69), the big prize opening 13a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed or ten balls have won) so that the ball can easily win. If the ball passes through the V zone (not shown) while the grand prize opening 13a is open, the continuation right is established, and after the big prize opening 13a is closed, the special prize opening 13a is again opened for a predetermined time (or , Until 10 balls are won). The opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 13a is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds). After the release process (S69) is completed, the winning time process (S15) is ended.

  On the other hand, if the value stored in the stage memory 43e is “4” as a result of the confirmation in the process of S63 (S63: Yes), it is the stage of the production pattern and is not updated any more. . In this case, the process proceeds to each process (S78). In each process (S78), the big winning opening (specific winning opening) 13a is opened and “1” is added to the big hit number of the big hit number counter 43d, and then the big hit number of the big hit number counter 43d is counted. When it is confirmed that the number of jackpots has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5 times), a command for displaying on the LCD 10 that all stages of the effect pattern have been completed is output to the display control board D, and the effect pattern Processing to return the stage to the first stage (stage memory 43e = “1”, jackpot count counter 43d = “0”) is performed. After each process (S78) is performed, the winning process (S15) is terminated.

  If the value stored in the jackpot counter 43d is less than 20 as a result of the confirmation in S65 (S65: No), it has not yet reached a state where the stage of the production pattern can be updated (update condition). After writing a normal hit command indicating that the command has been written into the display transmission buffer 43b (S70), the process proceeds to a release process (S69).

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S62, if the gaming state is a jackpot (S62: jackpot), the process proceeds to a release process (S69). In addition, as a result of checking in the process of S62, if the gaming state is the big hit end (S62: big hit end), it is determined whether or not the final hit flag 43g is on (S71). If the final jackpot flag is not turned on (S71: No), it means that the update condition, that is, the state where the stage of the production pattern can be updated has not been reached, so the jackpot flag 43f is turned off (S77). The time process (S15) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the final winning flag 43g is turned on (S71: Yes), the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned on (S72). Here, when the fluctuation standby flag 43h is turned on, the process for updating from the stage (stage) of the current performance pattern to the next stage (stage) to be newly executed (update process) is changed. This can be done while waiting.

  After the process of S72, the big hit flag 43f is turned off (S73), and then the final hit flag 43g is turned off (S74). Thereafter, a value obtained by adding “1” to the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e is written into the communication transmission buffer 43c as stage data (S75). Therefore, the game information (stage data) newly created by reaching a state (update condition) where the stage of the production pattern can be updated means that the stage (stage) immediately before the value of the stage data has been completed. To do. For example, if the value (game information) of the stage data created by the process of S75 is “3”, it means that the second stage has ended. The stage data written in the communication transmission buffer 43c is transmitted (output) to the communication board T at a predetermined timing. Here, in this embodiment, the game information created by the pachinko machine 1 is stage data, but the game information is composed of information (data) such as the number of occurrences of the gaming state such as the number of jackpots and the number of fluctuations. You can also.

  After the processing of S75, a first selection message output command for instructing output of the first selection message 303 is written into the display communication buffer 43b (S76). The first selection message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b is transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. Thereby, the first selection message 303 (FIG. 4C) is displayed on the LCD 10. Based on the first selection message 303, the player displays an intention to continue or end the game. That is, the player presses the continuation button 23 to continue the game, and presses the end button 24 to end the game. After the process of S76, the winning process (S15) is terminated.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S62, if the gaming state is being displayed in a variable manner (S62: during a variable display), the winning process (S15) is terminated.

  Again, referring back to FIG. In each process (S16), processes other than those described above are executed. For example, the payout control board H is instructed to pay out a prize ball based on detection of a winning by the first type start port switch 12 or the like. Etc. are executed.

  In the lost symbol counter update process (S17), the values of the three lost symbol counters are respectively updated. The losing symbol counter is a counter for determining a losing symbol as a result of the variation display of the special symbol. According to the variation display of the special symbol, each of the left, middle, and right tiers, that is, a total of three losing symbols. A counter is provided. In accordance with the values of these lost symbol counters, the stop symbol of the variable display at the time of the loss is determined.

  After the losing symbol counter updating process (S17) is completed, the losing symbol counter updating process (S17) is repeatedly executed for the remaining time until the execution timing of the next processing of S11 comes. Since each process of S11 to S16 needs to be executed periodically, in the process of S18, the elapsed time from the previous execution of the process of S11 is checked (S18). As a result of the check, if a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) has elapsed since the previous execution of the process of S11 (S18: Yes), the process proceeds to S11. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (S18: No), the process proceeds to S17, and the lost symbol counter update process (S17) is repeated. Here, since the execution time of each process of S11-S16 changes according to the state of a game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S11 comes is not a fixed time. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the losing symbol counter update process (S17) using the remaining time, the value of each losing symbol counter can be updated at random.

  Next, processing executed on the communication board T will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of communication processing executed by the communication board T of the pachinko machine 1. The communication process is a process executed to newly set the stage (stage) of the effect pattern, and whether or not to continue the game after the end of the stage of the effect pattern or whether to acquire stage data. This is executed based on an input signal indicating the will of the player and data (information, signal) transmitted from the mobile phone 200.

  In the communication process, first, it is determined whether data is received by the communication board T (S80). If data is received by the communication board T (S80: Yes), it is determined what the received data is (S81).

  When the received data is stage data transmitted from the main control board C to the communication board T (S81: stage data), the received stage data is written in the game state storage memory 63a in the RAM 63, and the previous data is written. Update (S82). Next, the value of the RTC 64 is read, the value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 63 (S83), the output flag 63d is turned on (S84), and this communication process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received data is a continuation button input signal input by pressing the continuation button 23 as a result of confirmation in the process of S81 (S81: continuation button input signal), is the output flag 63d turned on? It is determined whether or not (S85). If the output flag 63d is turned on (S85: Yes), the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S86), and the second selection message output command for instructing the output of the second selection message 304 is output to the display control board D. (S87), and this communication process is terminated. On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is not turned on as a result of checking in the process of S85 (S85: No), this communication process is terminated.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S81, if the received data is an end button input signal input by pressing the end button 24 (S81: end button input signal), is the output flag 63d turned on? It is determined whether or not (S88). If the output flag 63d is on (S88: Yes), a second selection message output command is output to the display control board D (S89), and this communication process is terminated. On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is not turned on as a result of checking in the process of S88 (S88: No), this communication process is terminated.

  When the second selection message output command is transmitted (output) to the display control board D by the processing of S87 or S89, the second selection message 304 (FIG. 4D) is displayed on the LCD 10. Based on the second selection message 304, the player displays an intention indicating whether or not the mobile phone 200 stores the game information (stage data) stored in the game state storage memory 63a. That is, the player presses the Yes button 25 if he / she wants to store (acquire) game information (stage data) in the mobile phone 200, and presses the No button 26 if he / she does not want to store game information (stage data). To do.

  Furthermore, as a result of checking in the process of S81, if the received data is a Yes button input signal that is input when the Yes button 25 is pressed (S81: Yes button input signal), whether or not the output flag 63d is turned on. Is determined (S90). If the output flag 63d is turned on (S90: Yes), the RTC 64 value read in the process of S83 and the player specifying information stored in the ID memory 63b are stored in the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. And a model code stored in the model code memory 62a and a gaming machine code stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 62, and output (transmit) from the infrared light emitting unit 22 as an infrared signal (S91), This communication process is terminated. The infrared signal 101 output by the process of S91 is received by the infrared light receiving unit 208 of the mobile phone 200. On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is not turned on as a result of checking in the process of S90 (S90: No), this communication process is terminated.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S81, if the received data is a No button input signal output by pressing the No button 25 (S81: No button input signal), whether or not the output flag 63d is turned on. Is determined (S92). If the output flag 63d is not turned on (S92: No), this communication process is terminated. On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is turned on (S92: Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuation flag 63c is turned on. Determine (S93). If the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S93: Yes), it can be determined that the player desires to continue the game, and desires an effect at the current stage (finished stage). Therefore, a continuation command is output to the main control board C (S94), and the continuation flag 63c is turned off (S95). By the continuation command output in the process of S94, the main control board C is set to set the stage of the effect pattern as the initial state of the current stage (stage) (see FIG. 7).

  After the process of S94, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is cleared (initialized) to “0” (S96), the output flag 63d is turned off (S97), and this communication process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the continuation flag 63c is not turned on (S93: No), it can be determined that the player indicates an intention to end the game, and an end command is output to the main control board C (S98). With the end command output in the process of S98, the stage of the effect pattern is set to the first stage (first stage) on the main control board C (see FIG. 7). After the process of S98, the ID data stored in the ID memory 63b is cleared (initialized) to “0” (S99). Next, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is cleared (initialized) to “0” (S96), the output flag 63d is turned off (S97), and this process ends. As a result, when one player finishes the game, the stage of the performance pattern of the pachinko machine 1 becomes the first stage (first stage), and the game information output from the pachinko machine 1 is also erased. It is possible to prevent the player from acquiring game information illegally.

  If the received data is a communication completion signal from the mobile phone 200 as a result of checking in the process of S81 (S81: communication completion signal), the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a is cleared to “0” ( Initialization) (S100), and the output flag 63d is turned off (S101). Next, it is determined whether the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S102). Since the player specifying information is transmitted together with the communication completion signal from the mobile phone 200, if the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S102: Yes), the player specifying information is written in the ID memory 63b (S103).

  Here, when the continuation flag 63c is on and the communication completion signal is received, it can be determined that the player desires to continue the game by the effect in the effect pattern of the next stage. An update command is output to the main control board C (S104). With the stage update command output in the process of S104, the main control board C is set to update the stage (stage) of the effect pattern to the next stage (stage) (see FIG. 7). After the process of S104 ends, the continuation flag 63c is turned off (S105), and this communication process ends.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S102, if it is determined that the continuation flag 63c is not turned on (S102: No), it can be determined that the player has acquired the game information but does not want to continue the game. Therefore, an end command is output to the main control board C (S106). With the end command output in the process of S106, the main control board C is set to set the stage of the effect pattern as the first stage (first stage) (see FIG. 7). After the process of S106 is completed, the player specifying information stored in the ID memory 63b is cleared (initialized) to “0” (S107), and this communication process is terminated.

  Furthermore, if the received data is an NG signal from the mobile phone 200 as a result of checking in the process of S81 (S81: NG signal), the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a is cleared to “0” (initial (S108), and the output flag 63d is turned off (S109). Next, an NG command is output to the main control board C (S110). The main control board C sets the stage of the effect pattern as the first stage (first stage) by the NG command output by the process of S110 (see FIG. 7).

  When the processing of S110 is completed, the player specifying information “0” stored in the ID memory 63b is cleared (initialized) (S111), and the continuation flag 63c is turned off (S112), and this communication processing is ended. .

  Further, as a result of confirmation in the process of S85, if the received data is portable data (player identification information, model code, stage data) from the cellular phone 200 (S81: portable data (player identification information, model code, Stage data), a setting process (S119) to be described later with reference to FIG. 10 is performed, and then the communication process is terminated.

  Furthermore, as a result of checking in the process of S80, if the data is not received (S80: No), it is determined whether or not the output flag 63d is turned on (S113). If the output flag 63d is not turned on (S113: No), the process proceeds to S80 and waits for data reception.

  On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is turned on (S113: Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the value of the RTC 64 stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 63 (S114). As a result of checking in the process of S114, if a predetermined time has passed (S114: Yes), an end command is output to the main control board C (S115), and then the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is stored. 0 is cleared (initialized) (S116), and the player identification information stored in the ID memory 63b is further cleared to 0 (S117). Thereafter, the output flag 63d is turned off (S118), and this communication process is terminated.

  As a result of checking in the process of S114, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (S114: No), the process proceeds to the process of S80 and waits for reception of data or elapse of the predetermined time.

  If the output flag 63d is not turned off within a predetermined time from the value of the RTC 64 read in the processing of S83 by the processing of S115 to S118, both the gaming state storage memory 63a and the ID memory 63b are cleared to 0 (initialization). Is done. That is, the stage data is transmitted to the mobile terminal within a predetermined time after the stage data (game information) is stored in the game state storage memory 63a, or the player carries the game information (stage data). If any process of pressing the No button 26 indicating the intention of not transmitting (storing) to the telephone 200 is performed, both the game state storage memory 63a and the ID memory 63b are cleared to 0 (initialized). Therefore, when game information (stage data) that has not been transmitted is stored in the game state storage memory 63a, when the player returns or leaves the game machine to go to the toilet, etc. It is possible to suppress illegal acquisition (reception) of game information by a person.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the setting process (S119) executed by the communication board T of the pachinko machine 1. The setting process (S119) is a process that is started when the pachinko machine 1 in a state of waiting for the start of the game receives mobile data from the mobile phone 200, and is based on the mobile data transmitted from the mobile phone 200. This is the process of determining the stage (stage) of the production pattern. The mobile data is data stored in the mobile phone 200 and includes player specifying information, a model code, and stage data.

  In the setting process (S119), first, the player specifying information received from the mobile phone 200 is written in the ID memory 63b (S120). Next, it is determined whether or not the model code added to the received player specifying information matches the model code stored in the model code memory 62a (S121). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is game information (stage data) created by the pachinko machine 1 of the same model. In S121, when the received model code does not match the model code stored in the model code memory 62a (S121: No), the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is stored in a pachinko machine of a different model. Therefore, the value of the stage data is output as “1” to the main control board C (S124), and this setting process is terminated. That is, when game information (stage data) created by a different type of pachinko machine is input, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern starts from the first stage (first stage).

  On the other hand, if the received model code matches the model code stored in the model code memory 62a in S121 (S121: Yes), the stage data added to the received player specifying information is stored in the game state storage memory. Write to 63a (S122). Next, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is output to the main control board C (S123), and this setting process (S119) is terminated.

  Here, when the stage data is output (transmitted) to the main control board C, the stage pattern (stage) of the effect pattern of the pachinko machine 1 is stored on the main control board C in the stage data (game) The game corresponding to the stage information is started (see FIG. 7). For example, when the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is “3”, the second stage, which is the stage (stage) immediately before the game information (stage data) is created, has ended. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the game at the stage (third stage) of the effect pattern designated by the stage data “3” is started.

  Next, processing executed on the display control board D will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of information reception processing executed by the display control board D. The information reception process is a process for causing the LCD 10 to perform display based on various information received by the display control board D.

  In the information reception process, first, information (data, command) received by the display control board D is written in the reception buffer 53a (S130). Next, it is determined what information is stored in the reception buffer 53a (S131). When the information stored in the reception buffer 53a is the stage data input to the communication board D as a result of the stage setting process (S11) of the main control board C (S131: stage data), the received stage data is stored in the stage memory. Write to 53b (S132), and this information reception process is terminated.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a normal hit command (S131: normal hit command) as a result of checking in the process of S131, character data corresponding to the stage data stored in the stage memory 53b is displayed. The first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d stored in the character ROM 55 are read (S133). That is, different characters are read from the character memory in accordance with the value of the stage data. For example, when the stage data is “3”, the character is read from the third character memory 55c. After the process of S133, the big hit effect is executed on the entire surface of the LCD 10 by the read character data (S134). After the process of S134 ends, this information reception process ends.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S131, when the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a final hit command (S131: final hit command), character data corresponding to the stage data stored in the stage memory 53b is obtained. Read from the first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d stored in the character ROM 55 (S133). Then, the jackpot effect is executed on the upper part of the LCD 10 by the read character data (S136), and the final notification message 302 stored in the message memory 52a is displayed on the lower part of the LCD 10 (S137). At the time of the final jackpot, the final notification message 302 is displayed on the lower part of the LCD 10 as shown in FIG. Here, although not shown in FIG. 4B, a big hit effect is executed in the upper part of the LCD 10 together with the final notification message 302 displayed in the lower part of the LCD 10. Thereby, the player can know beforehand that the present stage (stage) of an effect pattern will be completed. After the process of S137 ends, this information reception process ends.

  Note that the processing of S137 for displaying the final notification message 302 on the LCD 10 is performed only once during the performance execution in the big hit gaming state of the update condition, but may be executed at the big hit before the update condition is reached. . Further, the number of times of execution is not limited to once, and may be performed a plurality of times. Here, by displaying the final notification message 302 a plurality of times, it is possible to make the player strongly recognize that the current stage of the effect pattern will end.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation display pattern as a result of the confirmation in the process of S131 (S131: variation pattern designation command), the data is stored in the stage memory 53b. Character data corresponding to the stage data being read is read from the first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d stored in the character ROM 55, and the fluctuation display is executed with the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command (S138). This information reception process is terminated. That is, the change display changes stepwise according to the stage data.

  As a result of checking in the process of S131, when the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a stop symbol designating command for designating a stop symbol displayed on the LCD 10 when the variable display stops (S131: stop symbol) Designation command), character data corresponding to the stage data stored in the stage memory 53b is read from the first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d stored in the character ROM 55, and the stop designated by the stop symbol designation command A symbol is set (S139), and this information reception process is terminated.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a symbol stop command (S131: symbol stop command) as a result of checking in step S131, the first to fourth character data memories 55a to 55d are processed in step S139. The variable display is stopped and displayed with the read stop symbol (S140), and this information receiving process is terminated. In other words, the variable display stop symbol changes in stages according to the stage data.

  In addition, as a result of checking in the processing of S131, when the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is various message output commands or other information (data, command) (S131: message output command, others), each command Each process (S141) is performed in response to this, and this information reception process is terminated. Here, when various message output commands are received, a message corresponding to the message output command is read from the message memory 52a and displayed on the LCD 10 in each process (S141).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of game data output processing executed by the mobile phone 200. The game data output process is a process for outputting the portable data stored in the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1, and the player (operator) operates the operation unit to transmit the portable data to the pachinko machine 1. The output request to be started is input to the MPU 230.

  In the game data output process, first, it is determined whether or not a portable data output request has been made (S151). If there is no portable data output request (S151: No), the game data output process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if there is a request for outputting portable data (S151: Yes), the player identification information stored in the portable ID memory 250c, the stage data stored in the portable game data memory 250d, and the model code memory 250e are stored. The stored model code is output as an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit 209 (S152), and the game data output process is terminated. Here, the mobile data (player identification information, stage data, model code) output from the mobile phone 200 is received by the pachinko machine 1, and as a result, the pachinko machine 1 stores the stage data stored in the mobile phone 200. Based on this, the setting process (S119) for setting the stage of the effect pattern is executed (see FIG. 10).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game data input process executed by the mobile phone 200. The game data input process is a process of receiving an infrared signal (player identification information, stage data, model code, RTC value) transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 and storing the received signal (information). .

  In the game data input process, first, it is determined whether or not an infrared signal is received by the infrared light receiving unit 208 of the mobile phone 200 (S161). If no infrared signal has been received (S161: No), this game data input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when infrared data is received by the infrared light receiver 208 of the mobile phone 200 (S161: Yes), the RTC value, player identification information, model code, gaming machine code, stage included in the infrared signal (received data) Data is written into the reception buffer 240a (S162). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the player specifying information stored in the reception buffer 240a is “0” (S163). If the value of the received player specifying information is not “0” (S163: No), it is determined whether or not the received player specifying information matches the player specifying information stored in the portable ID memory 250c. (S164).

  If the received player identification information matches the player identification information stored in the portable ID memory 250c (S164: Yes), the received RTC value and stage data are written into the portable game data memory 250d. (S165) Further, the received model code and gaming machine code are written in the model code memory 250e (S166).

  Thereafter, a communication completion signal indicating that game information such as stage data has been stored in the mobile game data memory 250d of the mobile phone 200 and player identification information stored in the mobile ID memory 250c are output from the infrared light emitting unit 209 ( S167), the game data input process is terminated. Thereby, when the communication completion signal is received by the pachinko machine 1, in the pachinko machine 1, (1) if the continuation button input signal is input, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is updated to the next stage) (2) If the end button input signal is input, the stage of the effect pattern is set to the first stage (first stage) (see FIG. 9).

  If the received player identification information does not match the player identification information stored in the portable ID memory 250c (S164: No), the cellular phone 200 authenticates the player identification information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1. An NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) indicating that it is disabled is output from the infrared light emitting unit 209 (S168), and this game data input process is terminated.

  Here, if the received player identification information is not authenticated by the processing of S164, each information stored in the reception buffer 240a is erased from the reception buffer 240a without being written to the EEPROM 250. The That is, if the player specifying information added to the game information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 is not authenticated by the mobile phone 200, the mobile phone 200 does not store the game information (stage data). When the pachinko machine 1 receives the NG signal output from the mobile phone 200, the pachinko machine 1 sets the stage of the production pattern to the first stage (first stage), so that game information is stored in the mobile phone. Otherwise, the stage of the effect pattern is not updated to the next stage (see FIG. 9).

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S163, if the value of the received player specifying information is “0” (S163: Yes), the process of S164 is skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S165. Here, the fact that the player specifying information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 is “0” means that the stage (stage) of the performance pattern of the game being performed on the pachinko machine 1 is “1”. . In other words, for the first stage (first stage) of the effect pattern, the game information is stored without performing the authentication process of S164. Therefore, in the gaming system 500 of the present embodiment, regarding the first stage (stage) of the production pattern, any player can make his / her own regardless of possession or non-possibility of the portable terminal identified by the player identification information. Regardless of the game amount, game information can be acquired and the process can proceed to the next stage (second stage). However, since player identification information is always added to the game information after the second stage and the authentication processing of S164 is performed in the mobile phone 200, the game information after the second stage must be based on the game amount of the player. It cannot be acquired and cannot be updated to the next stage. Therefore, in the gaming system 500 of the first embodiment, when the stage (stage) of the performance pattern is updated in the pachinko machine 1, it is in ascending order as “1” → “2” → “3” →. It will be updated sequentially step by step.

  As described above, in the gaming system 500 of the first embodiment, when the pachinko machine 1 receives a communication completion signal indicating that the gaming information of the pachinko machine 1 is stored from the mobile phone 200, the effect pattern is displayed. Update the stage to the next stage. Further, the pachinko machine 1 resumes the game from the subsequent stage based on the game information stored in the mobile phone 200. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 in the gaming system 500 of the present embodiment can update the stage of the effect pattern by storing the gaming information in the mobile phone 200.

  Further, in the gaming system 500 of the first embodiment, the mobile phone 200 does not store the gaming information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 unless the player specifying information is authenticated. Since at least the game information after the second stage is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 together with the player specifying information, it cannot be stored in a mobile phone other than the mobile phone 200 associated with the player specifying information. . On the other hand, for example, when a player who is performing the third stage returns home regardless of the continuation of the game, the game may be continued illegally by another player who came immediately after that. However, since the game information of the third stage is already associated with one mobile phone 200, it is not stored in the mobile phone 200 of the player who played illegally and the update to the fourth stage is prevented. can do. That is, even if an illegal continuation of the game is temporarily made by another player, the update to the next stage can be prevented, and so-called “step skipping of the stage of the production pattern (stage)” can be prevented. Can do.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment described above, when the pachinko machine 1 receives a communication completion signal transmitted (transmitted) when the mobile phone 200 stores the game information created by the pachinko machine 1, an effect pattern stage Was updated. At this time, the player specifying information stored in the ID memory 63b is added to the game information and transmitted to the portable terminal, and the player specifying information matches the player specifying information stored in the portable ID memory 250c. (S164), if they match, the portable terminal 200 issues a communication completion signal as a result of storing the game information, and receives the signal, thereby performing the stage of the effect pattern executed by the pachinko machine 1. An update was made. That is, the legitimacy of game information or the like (update information) is performed by the mobile phone 200.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, in the setting process (S119), it is determined whether or not the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is legitimate information, and an effect is produced according to the determination result. The pattern stage is updated. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 validates the game information and the like (update information). In the second embodiment, since the authentication by the player specifying information is not performed, the ID memory 63b in the pachinko machine 1 and the portable ID memory 250c in the mobile phone 200 are not necessary. Hereinafter, in the description of the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the stage setting process (S11) of the second embodiment executed on the main control board C. In the second embodiment, since the communication completion signal from the mobile phone 200 is not received, the stage update command is not output from the communication board T. Therefore, in the stage setting process (FIG. 7) of the first embodiment, the stage data in the stage memory 43e is updated by the input of the stage update command output from the communication board T. However, the stage setting of the second embodiment is performed. In the process (S11), the stage data is updated based on the stage data input from the communication board T to the main control board C with the reception of the mobile data from the mobile phone 200 as a trigger.

  In the stage setting process (S11) of the second embodiment, it is first confirmed whether or not data is received (S31). If data is received (S31: Yes), the received data is written in the reception buffer 43a (S33). The reception flag is turned on (S33), and this stage setting process (S11) is terminated. On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S31, if the data is not received (S31: No), if the reception flag is not on, that is, if the reception data is not stored in the reception buffer 43a (S34: No), this process is continued. (S11) ends, but if the reception flag is on (S34: Yes), it is confirmed what data is stored in the reception buffer 43a (S35). Here, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is an end command input from the communication board T (S35: end command), a command for notifying the LCD 10 of initialization of the stage of the effect pattern and the end of the game. Are transmitted to the display substrate D (S46 to S49). If the command is an NG command input from the communication board T (S35: NG command), processing such as initialization of the stage of the production pattern and transmission of a command for notifying the LCD 10 of an error message to the display board D are performed. If it is performed (S50 to S53) and the continuation command (S35: continuation command) is input from the communication board T, the LCD 10 indicates that the game is continued without changing the jackpot count and the stage of the effect pattern. Processing such as transmission of a command for notification to the display substrate D is performed (S54 to S56). After the processes of S49, S53, and S56, the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45), and the process proceeds to S57.

  Here, when the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is the stage data (game information) output (transmitted) from the communication board T (S35: stage data), after the processing of S36 to S38, It is confirmed whether or not the standby flag 43h is turned on (S171). As a result of checking in S171, if the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is off (S171: No), the stage data (game information) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 in a state where the pachinko machine 1 waits for the start of the game (before the game starts). ) (See step S208), the stage data updated in the stage memory 43e by the process of S36, and a start message notification command for instructing notification of the stage of the effect pattern of the game to be started, Is written into the display transmission buffer 43b (S39). After the process of S39, the process proceeds to S57.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S171, if the variable standby flag 43h is turned on (S171: Yes), in this case, the communication board is being updated during the stage (stage) of the effect pattern (ie, during the game). Since the stage data is input from T (see S197), the stage data updated in the stage memory 43e by the process of S36 and the update message output command for instructing notification of the stage of the updated effect pattern are displayed. Writing to the transmission buffer 43b (S43), and the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45). After the process of S45, the process proceeds to the process of S57 to check whether there is information stored in the reception buffer 43a (S57). If there is no information stored in the reception buffer 43a (S57: No), the reception is performed. The flag is turned off (S58), and this stage setting process (S11) is terminated. On the other hand, if there is information stored in the reception buffer (S57: Yes), the stage setting process (S11) is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the communication process of the second embodiment executed by the communication board T. In the second embodiment, since the communication completion signal and the NG signal are not input from the mobile phone 200, the processing of S100 to S112 executed in the communication processing (FIG. 10) of the first embodiment is deleted in the second embodiment. Has been. Further, since the ID memory 63b is unnecessary, the process of clearing the ID memory 63b to “0” (S99, S117) is also deleted.

  In the communication process of the second embodiment, if the received data is stage data input from the main control board C (S81: stage data), the mobile phone 200 writes the received stage data into the gaming state storage memory 63a. Processing for preparing to transmit game information and the like (update information) to is performed (S82 to S84), and the communication processing of the second embodiment is terminated. If the mobile data is received from the mobile phone 200 (S81: mobile data), the setting process of the second embodiment described later is performed (S119), and the communication process of the second embodiment is terminated. On the other hand, the received data is a continuation button input signal (S81: continuation button input signal) input when the continuation button 23 is pressed, or an ending button input signal (S81: input when the end button 24 is pressed). If it is an end button input signal), processing based on each input signal is performed (S85 to S89), and the communication processing of the second embodiment is ended.

  Here, if the received data received by the communication board T is a Yes button input signal that is input when the Yes button 25 is pressed (S81: Yes button input signal), whether or not the output flag 63d is on. As a result, if the output flag 63d is on (S90: Yes), the portable data request signal is output (transmitted) from the infrared light emitting unit 22 (S181). In response to this mobile data request signal, mobile data transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is processed in the setting process (S119, see FIG. 16) of the second embodiment described later. After the process of S181, the communication process of the second embodiment is terminated. On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S81, if the received data is a No button input signal that is input when the No button 25 is pressed (S81: No button input signal), whether or not the continue button 23 is pressed. Accordingly, processing relating to continuation of the game or termination of the game is performed (S92 to S98), and the communication processing of the second embodiment is terminated.

  If the data is not received (S80: No), if the output flag 63d is not turned on (S113: No), the process returns to the processing of S80 and waits for the reception of data, but if the output flag 63d is turned on. (S113: Yes), when a predetermined time has elapsed from the value indicated by the value of the RTC read in the process of S83, the game state storage memory 63a is reset and the game is terminated (S114 to S118). This second embodiment The communication process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the setting process (S119) of the second embodiment executed on the communication board T of the pachinko machine 1. The setting process (S119) in the second embodiment determines whether the mobile data transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is valid, and determines the stage (stage) of the effect pattern based on the determination result. It is processing. Mobile data in the second embodiment is stage data and a model code stored in the mobile phone 200.

  In the setting process (S119) of the second embodiment, first, it is confirmed whether or not the output flag 63d is turned on (S191). That is, it is confirmed whether there is stage data to be output to the mobile phone 200. As a result of checking in the process of S191, if the output flag 63d is turned on (S191: Yes), in the process of S192 to S194 described later, the mobile phone input from the mobile phone 200 by the output of the mobile data request signal (S181). A determination is made as to whether the data (stage data, model code) is valid.

  It is confirmed whether or not the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is “2” (S192). If the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is not “2” as a result of the confirmation in S192 (S192: No), that is, the stage of the finished effect pattern is “2” (second stage) or more. If so, it is then checked whether or not the model code in the received portable data matches the model code in the model code memory 62a (S193). As a result of checking in the process of S193, if they match (S193: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the stage data in the received portable data and the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a Is matched (equal) or not (S194). As a result of checking in the process of S194, if the two match (S194: Yes), the RTC value read in the process of S83, the model code, and the gaming machine are stored in the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. The code is added and output from the infrared light emitting unit 22 (S195).

  As described above, when the player presses a Yes button for storing game information (stage data) in the mobile phone 200, the pachinko machine 1 requests the mobile phone 200 for mobile data ( FIG. 15). In response to the request, mobile data is transmitted from the mobile phone 200. Then, in this setting process (S119), the pachinko machine 1 confirms the stage data (game information) in the mobile data received from the mobile phone 200, and the player whose game data is legitimate, that is, his game. If the pachinko machine 1 is determined to indicate a player who wants to obtain a result (game information, stage data), the pachinko machine 1 carries update information (game information, model code, game machine code, RTC value). Output to the telephone 200. The update information output from the pachinko machine 1 is stored in the mobile phone 200, and the game information (stage data) included in the update information is compared in the process of S194 when updating to the next stage of the production pattern. It becomes game information to be determined.

  On the other hand, when the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is “2” as a result of the confirmation in the process of S192 (S192: Yes), that is, the end of the first stage (first stage) of the effect pattern. In the case of the setting process associated with, since it is not necessary to confirm the validity of the stage data transmitted from the mobile phone 200, the process of S193 and S194 is skipped and the process proceeds to S195. That is, stage data (game information) indicating that the first stage has ended can be acquired by any player who desires to acquire the stage data.

  After the process of S195, it is confirmed whether or not the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S196). If the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S196: Yes), the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is stored. Output to the main control board C (S197). When the stage data is input, the main control board C performs a process for executing the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the stage data (updating the stage of the effect pattern) (see FIG. 14). After the process of S197, the continuation flag 63c and the output flag 63d are turned off (S198, S199), the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is cleared to “0” (S200), and this setting process (S119) is performed. finish.

  As described above, the stage data “2” meaning that the first stage has ended can be acquired by any player who desires to acquire the stage data, and as a result, the second stage can be started. . However, if it is desired to update to the third stage after the end of the second stage (that is, when the continuation button 23 and the Yes button 25 are pressed), the first stage is ended by the processing of S192 to S194. If the mobile phone 200 cannot transmit the stage data “2” meaning that, the process of S197 is not performed and the update to the third stage is not performed. That is, if stage data “2” is not stored in the mobile phone 200 (if the player has not finished the first stage), the update to the third stage is rejected. Similarly, in order to update to the fourth stage after the end of the third stage, it is necessary for the mobile phone 200 to transmit stage data “3” which means that the second stage has ended. Therefore, in the gaming system 500 of the second embodiment, when the stage (stage) of the performance pattern is updated in the pachinko machine 1, it is in ascending order as “1” → “2” → “3” →. It will be updated sequentially step by step.

  On the other hand, if the continuation flag 63c is turned off as a result of checking in the process of S196 (S196: No), that is, after the player presses the end button 24, a game information (stage data) output request (Yes button 25). If it has been pressed, an end command is output to the main control board C (S201), and then the process proceeds to S199. When the end command is input to the main control board C, the stage of the effect pattern is set to the initial state (see FIG. 14).

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S194, the stage data in the received portable data and the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a did not match (not equal) ) (S194: No), an NG command is output to the main control board C (S205). When the NG command is input, the main control board C sets the stage of the effect pattern to the initial state. Accordingly, when the received stage data (game information) does not match the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a, that is, when it is determined that the received information is incorrect information (invalid information). The stage of the production pattern is not updated. Further, when an NG command is input, the main control board C does not output game information or the like (update information) of the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone 200. As a result, a player who has transmitted information determined to be illegally attempting to update the stage of the production pattern to the gaming machine cannot illegally acquire or use the game information. After the process of S205, it is confirmed whether or not the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S206). If the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S206: Yes), the process proceeds to S198, and the continuation flag 63c is turned off. If so (S205: No), the process proceeds to S199.

  Furthermore, as a result of checking in the process of S191, when the output flag 63d is turned off (S191: No), that is, in a state of waiting for the start of the game (before the game starts), the mobile phone input from the mobile phone 200 If it is data, it is checked whether or not the model code in the received portable data matches the model code in the model code memory 62a (S203). As a result of checking in the process of S203, if they match (S203: Yes), the stage data in the received portable data is written in the gaming state storage memory 63a (S207), and then stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. Stage data is output to the main control board C (S208). After the process of S208, the process proceeds to S200. When the stage data is input, the main control board C performs a process for executing the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the stage data (updating the stage of the effect pattern) (see FIG. 14). Accordingly, even when the stage of the effect pattern is initialized due to a poor control of the gaming machine or the like, if game information (stage data) is stored in the mobile phone 200, it is based on the game information transmitted from the mobile phone 200. The game can be started from the stage of the production pattern.

  On the other hand, if the model code in the received portable data does not match the model code in the model code memory 62a as a result of checking in the process of S203 or S193 (S208: No, S193: No), the stage data “1 Is output to the main control board C (S204), and the process proceeds to S206. When the stage data “1” is input, the main control board C sets the stage of the effect pattern to the first stage (first stage). That is, even if stage data created by another type of gaming machine is input to the gaming machine, the stage of the effect pattern is not updated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the game data input process of the second embodiment executed by the MPU in the mobile phone 200. In this process, a process based on the infrared signal received from the pachinko machine 1 is performed, and first, it is determined whether or not the infrared signal is received by the infrared light receiving unit 208 of the mobile phone 200 (S210). If no infrared signal has been received (S210: No), this game data input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when infrared data is received by the infrared light receiving unit 208 of the mobile phone 200 (S210: Yes), the received infrared data is written into the reception buffer 240a (S211), and then the received data is a mobile data request signal. Whether or not (S212).

  If the received data is not the portable data request signal (S212: No) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S212, the information to be stored in the cellular phone 200, that is, the stage of the effect pattern of the game being performed in the pachinko machine 1 Since it is update information (stage data, RTC value, model code, gaming machine code) including game information (stage data) for updating the RTC value, the RTC value and stage data are written into the portable game data memory 250d ( In S213, the model code and the gaming machine code are written in the model code memory 250e (S214), and this game data input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received data is a portable data request signal (S212: Yes) as a result of checking in the process of S212, a game data output process (S215) is executed. The game data output process of the second embodiment is the same as the game data output process of the first embodiment except that the player specifying information is not included in the data output to the pachinko machine 1 in the process of S152 (FIG. 12). Since the same processing is performed, the description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the legitimacy of the player who requested the update of the stage of the effect pattern produced by the pachinko machine 1 is confirmed (determined), When it is determined to be valid, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is updated. In the gaming system 500 of the second embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 can control whether or not to update the stage of the production pattern by determining the validity of the gaming information stored in the mobile phone 200. Further, the pachinko machine 1 transmits game information and the like (update information) created by the pachinko machine 1 only to the mobile phone 200 that has stored the legitimate game information. Thereby, in the gaming system 500 of the second embodiment, it is possible to prohibit illegal acquisition and use of game information created by the pachinko machine 1.

  In each of the above embodiments, as the effect control means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later, each process performed in the stage setting process (S11) of FIG. 7 or FIG. Each process performed in the process (FIG. 11) corresponds. Further, as the state detection means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later, the processing of S65 in the hit processing (S15) of FIG. 8 in each of the above embodiments, or “waiting for the start of the game” "Status" corresponds. Further, as the determining means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later, the processing of S81 for determining the communication completion signal and the NG signal in the communication processing of FIG. 9, and the setting processing of FIG. 10 or FIG. (S119) corresponds.

  In each of the embodiments described above, as the effect control means in the gaming system according to claim 2 and the gaming system 1 described later, each process performed in the stage setting process (S11) in FIG. 7 or FIG. Each process performed in the process (FIG. 11) corresponds. Further, as the state detection means in the gaming system according to claim 2 and the gaming system 1 described later, the processing of S65 in the hit processing (S15) in FIG. 8 in each of the above embodiments, or “waiting for the start of the game” "Status" corresponds. Further, as the determining means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later, the processing of S81 for determining the communication completion signal and the NG signal in the communication processing of FIG. 9, and the setting processing of FIG. 10 or FIG. (S119) corresponds.

  The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 1 can execute a game even if the player does not have the mobile phone 200 that can communicate with the pachinko machine 1, and during the game, the mobile phone 200 can receive software for receiving game information. By making the player specifying information acquired, an unspecified number of players can enjoy a game in which the stage of the production pattern is updated step by step. Instead of this, a game in which the stage of the effect pattern is updated may be executed by inputting the player specifying information stored in the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1. According to this, the player and pachinko machine 1 can be managed in association with each other from the start of the game by the player specifying information, and the game information can be managed by the player specifying information. Higher security can be given.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of each of the embodiments described above, the conditions (such as the player identification information and the method for downloading the program from the server 300) that are necessary for the presentation pattern to be updated from the current stage to the next stage It may have a condition notifying means for notifying the person. The timing for executing the condition notification means is preferably before the update condition jackpot is reached, but may be executed during the update condition jackpot (during the 20th jackpot execution).

  Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 1 transmits a signal or game information from the mobile phone 200 due to a communication failure despite the transmission of game information from the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone 200. The pachinko machine 1 may be provided with means for repeatedly performing re-transmission of game information when (update information) cannot be received. According to this, game information is not stored in the mobile phone 200 due to a communication failure, and is not lost.

  In each of the above embodiments, the RTC 64 value is read after the stage data is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. If the output flag 63d is not turned off within a predetermined time from the time indicated by the RTC value, the gaming state Both the storage memory 63a and the ID memory 63b are configured to be cleared to 0 (initialized). Instead, when a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the handle 18 is used and the touch sensor detects that the player's hand has moved away from the handle 18, the value of the RTC 64 is read and the RTC is read. If it is not detected that the hand has been returned to the handle 18 within a predetermined time from the time indicated by the game information, the game state storage memory 63a may be cleared to “0”.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, the final notification message 302 for notifying the end of the stage of the production pattern is configured to be displayed on the lower part of the LCD 10 by the process of S137. In addition to the display device, the present invention may be executed by a light emitting display device that is displayed by light emission such as a light bulb or a light emitting diode, or a sound generation device that notifies by voice.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the mobile phone 200 is used as a mobile terminal, but various mobile communication terminals such as a PDA (Personal Degital Assistant) can be used in addition to the mobile phone.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, communication is performed between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 via a wireless line using infrared as a medium. However, such communication is not limited to infrared communication. tooth) Communication using radio waves as a medium may be used.

  Alternatively, the update information (game information or the like) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1 may be a two-dimensional barcode. In this case, for example, in the second embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is configured to display the update information converted into a two-dimensional barcode on the liquid crystal panel 206. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 has a barcode reader (CCD camera or the like) for inputting a two-dimensional barcode and a decoding software for decoding (extracting) update information (game information or the like) from the input two-dimensional barcode. It comprises so that. According to this modified example, in the pachinko machine 1, the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 is read by the barcode reader, and the game information is read from the read two-dimensional barcode by the decoding software. (Part of update information) is extracted. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to determine the legitimacy of the extracted game information.

  Further, the mobile phone 200 may include a CCD camera, and a two-dimensional barcode (including update information) photographed by the CCD camera may be acquired (stored) as image data. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to display a two-dimensional barcode including update information (game information or the like) on the LCD 10 of the pachinko machine 1 every time one stage is completed. In addition, the mobile phone 200 is configured to cause the mobile phone 200 to acquire image data of the two-dimensional barcode by photographing the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the LCD 10 with a CCD camera. Furthermore, the mobile phone 200 is provided with decoding software for performing image processing on image data captured by the CCD camera and decoding (extracting) update information (game information, etc.) included in the two-dimensional barcode. You may comprise. In this case, for example, in the first embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is configured to determine the validity of the update information extracted from the two-dimensional barcode. Note that the mobile phone 200 may be configured to acquire two-dimensional barcode image data via the Internet. By using a two-dimensional barcode with a large data capacity, not only update information for updating the stage such as game information but also various information such as game amount measurement data for giving points according to the game amount Can be added.

  Further, in the communication process of the pachinko machine 1 in each of the above embodiments, the value of the RTC 64 is read at the timing when the stage data is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a, and the time when no signal is input is determined to be a predetermined time or more from the value of the RTC 64. Then, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is configured to be cleared to “0”. Alternatively, when a signal is input, a predetermined time set initially may be extended, and it may be configured to determine whether or not a signal is not input at the extended time.

  Note that the creation of game information (stage data) by the process of S75 is executed after the end of the jackpot of the update condition in this embodiment, but at any timing as long as the occurrence of the jackpot of the update condition is confirmed. May be.

  In each of the above embodiments, the stage setting process (S11) for changing the stage of the effect pattern is performed on the main control board C. However, this process is performed on the communication board T or the display control board D. It may be configured.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the stage data stored in the mobile phone 200 is only the stage data of one type of pachinko machine 1, but the stage data of a plurality of types of pachinko machine 1 is stored. May be.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the game information is stored in the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal is configured to be overwritten at each stage (stage) of the effect pattern and only the latest stage data is stored. The stage data may not be overwritten, and all the stage data that has been cleared may be stored, that is, the entire history of stage clear may remain.

  In the second embodiment, when a request for acquiring update information (game information, etc.) is made, the pachinko machine 1 first verifies update information (game information, mobile data, etc.) possessed by the mobile phone 200. (Ie, whether or not the stage (stage) of the production pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order). Further, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to transmit the update information to the mobile phone 200 only when it is determined that the information is valid.

  Instead, when a request for acquisition of update information (game information or the like) is made, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to transmit the update information to the mobile phone 200 without confirming the validity of the mobile phone 200 data. May be configured. In this case, the stage data “3” may naturally be transmitted to the mobile phone 200 in which the stage data “3” is not stored (there is no evidence that the stage “2” has been completed). Therefore, in this modification, the mobile phone 200 is configured to leave all received stage data as a history in the mobile game data memory 250d. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to check the entire history of the stage data received from the mobile phone 200 configured as described above and thereby determine the validity. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, when it is confirmed that there is a stage that has been dropped in the history of the stage data, it is determined that the information is not legitimate (illegal information), and the stage that has been dropped Configure to start the lowest stage of the data. For example, if stage data “2” and “4” are confirmed in the history of the stage data received by the pachinko machine 1 from the mobile phone 200 and the stage data “3” is missing, the stage “ 3 "is started. This allows information to be illegally acquired, but prevents it from proceeding to a higher stage depending on the stage of illegal acquisition. Accordingly, it is possible to maintain the fairness of the player.

  In the second embodiment, the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1 is data transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone 200. The game information transmitted to the telephone 200 may be used. For example, when a special performance pattern stage is sent by e-mail as a member benefit to a member of a specific model of the pachinko machine 1, the member can enjoy the special performance of the pachinko machine 1 using the game information. .

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, or a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where the symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. belongs to. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after the identification information string consisting of a plurality of identification information is variably displayed, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) As a result, the variation of the identification information is started, and the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmation at the time of the stop is confirmed. The slot machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is specific identification information. In this case, the game medium is a coin, medal, etc. Is given as a representative example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or When the predetermined time elapses, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and the jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out to the tray.

  The gaming machine and gaming system of the present invention and their modifications are shown below.

  Production control means for controlling the stage of the production pattern produced in stages on the display device, state detection means for detecting a state where the stage of the production pattern can be updated, and information transmitted from the mobile terminal A receiving means for receiving; and a determining means for determining information received by the receiving means, wherein the state detecting means detects a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and the information receiving means When the information transmitted from the portable terminal is received, the information is determined by the determining means, and the effect control means executes control of the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result. A gaming machine 1 to play.

  In the gaming machine 1, the display device may be a liquid crystal display device (LCD) provided in advance in the gaming machine to perform dynamic display, and is a display device provided separately from the LCD. May be.

  The gaming machine 1 includes game information creation means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and the game information creation means detects a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated by the state detection means. When it is done, it creates game information, the determination means determines whether or not the information transmitted from the portable terminal is valid, and the effect control means is the determination means A game machine 2 characterized by executing control of the stage of the effect pattern according to the game information when it is determined that the information transmitted from the portable terminal is legitimate information.

  According to the gaming machine 2, when a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected by the state detecting means, game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern is created by the game information creating means. On the other hand, when the information received from the portable terminal is determined to be valid information by the determining means, the effect control means is controlled to execute the stage of the effect pattern according to the game information.

  Here, “legitimate information” is information indicating that the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order. For example, when updating from the second stage to the third stage, the information indicating that the first stage has ended is “legitimate information”, and when updating from the third stage to the fourth stage, Information indicating that the second stage is completed is “legitimate information”. Further, as in the first embodiment, in the mobile phone 200 (portable terminal), confirmation (determination) is made from the game information (player identification information added thereto) that the stage of the production pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order. As a result, the signal (communication completion) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is also determined as “legitimate information” in the gaming machine.

  Therefore, only the player who transmitted the legitimate information from the portable terminal, that is, the legitimate player can update the stage of the effect pattern to the next stage, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  The gaming machine 2 includes game information storage means for storing the game information created by the game information creation means, and the game information storage means has the reception means within a predetermined time after the game information is stored. The gaming machine 3 is initialized if information transmitted from the portable terminal is not received.

  According to the gaming machine 3, if no information is received from the portable terminal within a predetermined time after the game information is stored in the game information storage means, the game information is erased (initialized).

  For example, when a player leaves the game machine in a state where the game information storage means stores the game information or leaves the game machine to go to a toilet, etc., another player takes some measures. Game information can be obtained illegally. However, if the game information is erased after a predetermined time since the game information is stored, it is possible to surely prevent information from being illegally acquired by another player. Therefore, the fairness of the player can be maintained.

  The gaming machine 2 or 3 includes game information storage means for storing the game information created by the game information creation means, and the game information storage means is initialized when a signal indicating the end of the game is recognized. A gaming machine 4 characterized in that

  Here, the “signal indicating the end of the game” means a signal input based on the player performing a predetermined operation indicating the intention to end the game.

  According to the gaming machine 4, when the signal indicating the end of the game is recognized, the gaming information and the player specifying information in the gaming machine are initialized. Therefore, when a player ends a game, game information to be attributed to the player is not illegally acquired by another player. Accordingly, the fairness of the player can be maintained.

  In the gaming machines 1 to 4, the information is update information including game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and the determination unit determines whether the update information is valid. The effect control means controls to execute the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the game information included in the update information or to initialize the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result by the determination means. A gaming machine 5 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine 5, when update information including game information corresponding to each stage of the production pattern is transmitted from the portable terminal to the gaming machine, the validity of the update information is determined by the determination means. Then, in accordance with the determination result by the determination means, the effect control means executes the effect pattern stage corresponding to the game information included in the update information, or controls to initialize the effect pattern stage. Is done.

  For example, when it is determined that the update information transmitted from the portable terminal to the gaming machine is valid, the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the gaming information is executed. In such a gaming machine, as long as the latest gaming information is stored in the portable terminal, the latest gaming information stored in the portable terminal can be stored even if the gaming information is lost due to poor control of the gaming machine. By transmitting, the player can start the game from the subsequent stage. Therefore, the stage once advanced does not go backward to the original low stage, and the player's interest is not lost.

  Conversely, if the gaming machine determines that the update information transmitted from the mobile terminal is not valid, the stage of the production pattern is initialized, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained for all players. it can.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5 includes game information creation means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and transmission means for sending update information including the game information to the portable terminal. The game information creating means creates game information when the state detecting means detects a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and the information transmitted from the portable terminal is the game information Is a signal transmitted from the portable terminal as a result of transmission by the transmission means, and the determination means determines whether the signal is valid, and the signal is the signal When determined by the determining means, the effect control means executes control of the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result by the determining means.

  According to the gaming machine 6, when the state detecting unit detects a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, the game information generating unit generates game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern. When a signal transmitted from the portable terminal as a result of the update information including the created game information being transmitted to the portable terminal by the transmitting means is received by the gaming machine, the validity of the signal is determined by the determining means. Thus, the control of the stage of the production pattern according to the determination result is executed by the production control means.

  The player finishes the stage (stage) of one effect pattern (a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected in the gaming machine), and the game information etc. (update information) created by the player in the gaming machine Is transmitted to the portable terminal and stored (acquired), in many cases, the game information is transmitted to the portable terminal following the game played by the portable terminal. In other words, game information created by the player's own game is stored in the player's own portable terminal. Here, for example, “a signal transmitted from the mobile terminal as a result of transmission of update information including game information from the gaming machine to the mobile terminal” indicates that the mobile terminal uses the game information (part of the update information). It is a communication completion signal transmitted by memorization, and when the gaming machine determines the communication completion signal as valid information (signal), it is assumed that the stage of the effect pattern in the gaming machine is updated. In this case, the communication completion signal is based on the player's own game result (game information), and the stage of the effect pattern can be updated based on the player's own game result. Therefore, since the player can update the stage of the production pattern based on his / her game result, the player is more than the game in which the stage of the production pattern is automatically updated according to the length of the game time. You can play games with high interest.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the game apparatus includes an effect stage end notification means for notifying a player that the current stage of the effect pattern is finished, and the notification by the effect stage end notification means is performed by the state detection means. A gaming machine that is executed at least once after a state in which a stage of an effect pattern can be updated is detected and before a predetermined update process is started.

  The predetermined update process includes, for example, a process for creating game information in the gaming machine, a process for selecting the end or continuation of the game by the player, a process for receiving information transmitted from the mobile terminal to the gaming machine, Processing for updating the stage of the production pattern in the gaming machine based on the information, processing for transmitting update information (gaming machine gaming information, model code, etc.) from the gaming machine to the player's mobile terminal as necessary, etc. , For setting the stage of the effect pattern that is started and detected when a state that can update the stage of the effect pattern (for example, completion of the stage (stage) of the current effect pattern) is detected. It is processing. In the update process, in order to transmit information received by the gaming machine, it is required to handle the mobile terminal with the player's own hand.

  According to the gaming machine 7, the end of the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern is a predetermined amount after the state in which the effect pattern can be updated (for example, the end of the current stage of the effect pattern) is detected. It is notified at least once before the update process is started. Therefore, the player can recognize in advance before the end of the stage that the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern ends. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game without worrying about the loss of the timing of various procedures for updating the stage of the performance pattern.

  In addition, since the end of the stage can be recognized in advance, for example, when the player has the intention to update the stage of the production pattern, communication between the gaming machine and the portable terminal (information from the portable terminal to the gaming machine ( For example, preparations such as taking out a portable terminal for transmission of update information) can be made with a margin.

  Note that the notification may be executed in an effect immediately before the end of the current stage, or may be executed in a plurality of effects before the end of the current stage. By notifying the end of the current stage in the effect immediately before the end of the current stage, the player can be surely recognized that the current stage will end when the effect ends. In addition, by notifying the end of the current stage in a plurality of effects before the end, it is possible to make the player strongly recognize that the current stage will eventually end.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7 includes condition notifying means for notifying a condition for updating the stage of the effect pattern, and the condition notifying means can update the stage of the effect pattern by the state detecting means. The gaming machine 8 is configured to notify the condition before it is detected.

  According to the gaming machine 8, conditions necessary for updating the stage of the production pattern (for example, the stage of the production pattern before the current stage of the production pattern ends) are detected (for example, the current stage of the production pattern ends). Notification of transmitting information from the portable terminal), the player can know in advance the necessary conditions until a state in which the stage of the production pattern can be updated is detected. Therefore, the player who wants to update the stage of the effect pattern can recognize the necessary conditions in advance until a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected. Therefore, the player does not waste the update opportunity. Also, if the player expects the stage of the current performance pattern to be updated to the next stage, the player will be notified in advance of the presence of the next stage (stage). Can arouse curiosity.

  The gaming machine 9 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the state in which the performance pattern detected by the state detecting means can be updated in stages is a state where a predetermined number of jackpots have occurred.

  The jackpot end is often the end of one game. Further, in many cases, the player can arbitrarily determine the timing of starting the game again after the jackpot. In other words, the end of the jackpot creates a time zone in which there is no problem even if the player temporarily interrupts the game. According to the gaming machine 9, since the state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is a predetermined number of jackpots, the timing of the stage of the effect pattern is controlled using the timing at which the predetermined number of jackpots has ended. Necessary information can be received from the portable terminal. Therefore, for example, when a player needs some operation to transmit information from his portable terminal to the gaming machine, it is very convenient.

  The gaming machine 9 includes dynamic display standby means for waiting for execution of dynamic display, and the dynamic display standby means is detected after the state that can update the stage of the effect pattern is detected by the state detection means. A gaming machine 10 characterized by waiting for execution of dynamic display while a predetermined update process is performed.

  Normally, when there is a holding ball, when the jackpot ends (the gaming state of 1 ends), dynamic display based on the holding ball is started. Therefore, when the jackpot has reached a predetermined number of times and an operation of the mobile terminal (such as an operation accompanying information transmission from the mobile terminal) is required for the update process, dynamic display is started by the holding ball. If so, it is difficult for the player to interrupt the game. In particular, when the big hit gaming state is derived by dynamic display, the player cannot stop the game. In such a case, it is difficult for the player to operate the mobile terminal, and in some cases, the player loses the timing to acquire the game information.

  However, according to the gaming machine 10, the execution of the dynamic display is awaited during the update process, so that the player can easily interrupt the game and operate the portable terminal, and accurately receive information from the portable terminal. Can be sent. Furthermore, if the dynamic display is started while the player is operating the mobile terminal, the operation may be erroneously performed psychologically. However, while the update process is being performed, the dynamic display can wait for execution, so the psychological burden on the player who operates the mobile terminal can be reduced, and erroneous operations can be reduced.

  The gaming machine 11 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, wherein transmission / reception of the information between the receiving unit or the transmitting unit and the portable terminal is performed via a wireless line.

  According to the gaming machine 11, in the transmission / reception of information between the gaming machine and the portable terminal, complicated work such as cable connection between them can be eliminated, and the player can easily transmit / receive information. Can do.

  In the gaming machine 11, the gaming machine 12 is characterized in that the wireless line executes infrared communication.

  According to the gaming machine 12, transmission / reception of information between the gaming machine and the portable terminal is performed by infrared communication. Here, since infrared rays are highly directional radio waves, information communication can be performed only with a target counterpart device (one game machine or one portable terminal). Therefore, even if a large number of gaming machines are arranged close to each other as in a game arcade, it is easy to avoid crosstalk of wireless lines between neighboring gaming machines and the target gaming machine.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, the staged effect pattern controlled by the stage control means is staged with a story characteristic. 13.

  According to the gaming machine 13, since the production pattern is produced in stages while having a story, even when the player plays a game for a long time, the player's curiosity can be maintained. Therefore, the player can play for a long time without losing interest.

  The gaming machine 14 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. Further, at the time of outputting the special gaming state, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which value (including information written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) is given.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the variation of the identification is started, and the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that it is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 16 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation, the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed, and the confirmation at the time of the stop is confirmed. Special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and at the time of starting the variation of the identification information Is a gaming machine that requires a predetermined number of balls and is configured so that a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state is output.

  An effect control means for controlling the stage of the effect pattern staged on the display device, a state detection means for detecting a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and information transmitted from the portable terminal are received. A gaming machine comprising: a receiving means for determining the information received by the receiving means; and a portable terminal comprising a portable transmitting means for transmitting the information to the gaming machine, When a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected by the state detection unit, and information transmitted from the portable transmission unit is received by the reception unit, the information is determined by the determination unit, The game system 1 is characterized in that the production control means executes control of the stage of the production pattern according to the determination result.

  In the gaming system 1, the display device of the gaming machine may be a liquid crystal display device (LCD) provided in advance in the gaming machine to perform dynamic display, and a display provided separately from the LCD. It may be a device.

  In the gaming system 1, the gaming machine includes game information creation means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and the game information creation means updates the stage of the effect pattern by the state detection means. When a possible state is detected, game information is created, and the determination means determines whether or not the information transmitted from the portable transmission means is valid, and the effect control means includes: When the determination means determines that the information transmitted from the portable transmission means is legitimate information, the game system 2 controls the stage of the effect pattern according to the game information.

  According to the gaming system 2, in the gaming machine, when the state detection means detects a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern is created by the game information creating means. On the other hand, when the information transmitted from the portable transmission means of the mobile terminal and received by the gaming machine is determined to be valid information by the determining means, the gaming machine has an effect pattern corresponding to the game information by the effect control means. It is controlled to execute the following steps.

  Here, “legitimate information” is information indicating that the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order. For example, when updating from the second stage to the third stage, the information indicating that the first stage has ended is “legitimate information”, and when updating from the third stage to the fourth stage, Information indicating that the second stage is completed is “legitimate information”. Further, as in the first embodiment, in the mobile phone 200 (portable terminal), confirmation (determination) is made from the game information (player identification information added thereto) that the stage of the production pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order. As a result, the signal (communication completion) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is also determined as “legitimate information” in the gaming machine.

  Therefore, only the player who transmitted the legitimate information from the portable terminal, that is, the legitimate player can update the stage of the effect pattern to the next stage, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  In the gaming system 2, the gaming machine includes game information storage means for storing game information created by the game information creation means, and the game information storage means is stored within a predetermined time after the game information is stored. The gaming system 3 is initialized if the receiving means does not receive information transmitted from the portable transmitting means.

  According to the gaming system 3, in the gaming machine, if no information is received from the portable terminal within a predetermined time after the gaming information is stored in the gaming information storage means, the gaming information is erased (initialized). .

  For example, when a player leaves the game machine in a state where the game information storage means stores the game information or leaves the game machine to go to a toilet, etc., another player takes some measures. Game information can be obtained illegally. However, if the game information is erased after a predetermined time since the game information is stored, it is possible to surely prevent information from being illegally acquired by another player. That is, the fairness of the player can be maintained.

  In the gaming system 2 or 3, the gaming machine includes gaming information storage means for storing gaming information created by the gaming information creation means, and the gaming information storage means receives a signal indicating the end of gaming in the gaming machine. A gaming system 4 which is initialized when recognized.

  Here, the “signal indicating the end of the game” means a signal input to the gaming machine based on the player performing a predetermined operation indicating the intention to end the game.

  According to the gaming system 4, when a gaming machine recognizes a signal indicating the end of gaming, gaming information and player identification information in the gaming machine are initialized. Therefore, when a player ends a game, game information to be attributed to the player is not illegally acquired by another player. Accordingly, the fairness of the player can be maintained.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 4, the gaming machine includes game information creating means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and the game information creating means is configured to perform the effect by the state detecting means. The game information is created when a state in which the pattern stage can be updated is detected, and the portable terminal includes portable storage means for storing information transmitted from the portable transmission means, and the portable storage means When the stored information is update information including game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, the determination means determines whether the update information is valid, and the effect control means includes: The stage of the production pattern corresponding to the game information included in the update information is executed or the stage of the production pattern is initialized according to the determination result by the determination unit. Gaming system 5, characterized in Rukoto.

  According to the gaming system 5, when the update information stored in the portable storage means is transmitted from the portable terminal to the gaming machine, the validity of the updated information is determined by the determination means in the gaming machine. Then, in the gaming machine, depending on the result of the determination by the determination means, the effect control means executes the effect pattern stage corresponding to the game information included in the update information, or the effect pattern stage is initially set. It is controlled to become.

  Therefore, for example, when the update information transmitted from the mobile terminal to the gaming machine is determined to be valid in the gaming machine, the gaming machine changes the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the gaming information included in the updating information. Make it run. In such a case, if the latest game information is stored in the portable terminal, the latest game information stored in the portable terminal is stored in the gaming machine even if the gaming information is lost due to poor control of the gaming machine. By transmitting, the player can start the game from the subsequent stage. Therefore, the gaming machine does not go backward from the stage once advanced to the original low stage, and does not lose the interest of the player.

  Furthermore, if the gaming machine determines that the update information transmitted from the mobile terminal is not valid, the stage of the effect pattern is initialized, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained for all players. it can.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 5, the gaming machine includes game information creating means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and transmitting means for transmitting update information including the game information to a portable terminal. The game information creating means creates game information when the state detecting means detects a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and the portable terminal receives the update information. Mobile information receiving means, and the information transmitted from the mobile terminal is updated information including game information created by the game information creating means is transmitted by the transmitting means, and the updated information is received by the portable receiving means. As a result, the signal is transmitted from the portable transmission means, and when the signal is determined by the determination means, the effect control means Gaming system 6, characterized in that to perform the control stages of the effect pattern corresponding to the constant results.

  According to the gaming system 6, in the gaming machine, when the state detecting means detects a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern is created by the game information creating means. When a signal transmitted from the portable terminal is received by the gaming machine as a result of the created gaming information being transmitted to the portable terminal by the transmitting means, the gaming machine determines the signal by the determining means, The stage control of the production pattern according to the determination result is executed by the production control means.

  The player finishes the stage (stage) of one effect pattern (a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected in the gaming machine), and the game information etc. (update information) created by the player in the gaming machine Is transmitted to the portable terminal and stored (acquired), in many cases, the game information is transmitted to the portable terminal following the game played by the portable terminal. In other words, game information created by the player's own game is stored in the player's own portable terminal. Here, for example, “a signal transmitted from the mobile terminal as a result of transmission of update information including game information from the gaming machine to the mobile terminal” indicates that the mobile terminal uses the game information (part of the update information). It is a communication completion signal transmitted by memorization, and when the gaming machine determines the communication completion signal as valid information (signal), it is assumed that the stage of the effect pattern in the gaming machine is updated. In this case, the communication completion signal is based on the player's own game result (game information), and the stage of the effect pattern can be updated based on the player's own game result. Therefore, since the player can update the production pattern based on his / her game result, the player has a higher interest than the game in which the stage of the production pattern is automatically updated according to the length of the game time. You can play games while holding.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 6, the gaming machine includes an effect stage end notification means for notifying the player that the current stage of the effect pattern ends, and the notification by the effect stage end notification means is: The gaming system 7 is executed at least once after a state in which the effect pattern can be updated is detected by the state detecting means until a predetermined update process is started.

  The predetermined update process includes, for example, a process for creating game information in the gaming machine, a process for selecting the end or continuation of the game by the player, a process for receiving information transmitted from the mobile terminal to the gaming machine, Processing for updating the stage of the production pattern in the gaming machine based on the information, processing for transmitting update information (gaming machine gaming information, model code, etc.) from the gaming machine to the player's mobile terminal as necessary, etc. , For setting the stage of the effect pattern that is started and detected when a state that can update the stage of the effect pattern (for example, completion of the stage (stage) of the current effect pattern) is detected. It is processing. In the update process, in order to transmit information received by the gaming machine, it is required to handle the mobile terminal with the player's own hand.

  According to the gaming system 7, in the gaming machine, the end of the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern means that the stage of the effect pattern can be updated (for example, the current stage of the effect pattern ends). It is notified at least once after the detection until the predetermined update process is started. Therefore, the player can recognize in advance before the end of the stage that the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern ends. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game without worrying about the loss of the timing of various procedures for updating the stage of the performance pattern.

  In addition, since the end of the stage can be recognized in advance, for example, when the player has the intention to update the stage of the production pattern, communication between the gaming machine and the portable terminal (information from the portable terminal to the gaming machine ( For example, preparations such as taking out a portable terminal for transmission of update information) can be made with a margin.

  Note that the notification may be executed in an effect immediately before the end of the current stage, or may be executed in a plurality of effects before the end of the current stage. By notifying the end of the current stage in the effect immediately before the end of the current stage, the player can be surely recognized that the current stage will end when the effect ends. In addition, by notifying the end of the current stage in a plurality of effects before the end, it is possible to make the player strongly recognize that the current stage will eventually end.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 7, the gaming machine includes condition notifying means for notifying a condition for updating the stage of the effect pattern, and the condition notifying means is the stage of the effect pattern by the state detecting means. The game system 8 is characterized in that the condition is notified until information that can be updated is detected.

  According to the gaming system 8, in the gaming machine, it is necessary to update the stage of the production pattern until a state in which the production pattern can be updated (for example, the end of the current stage of the production pattern) is detected. Since the condition (for example, transmitting information from the portable terminal) is notified, the player can know in advance the necessary condition until a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected. Therefore, the player who wants to update the stage of the effect pattern can recognize the necessary conditions in advance until a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected. Therefore, the player does not waste the update opportunity. Also, if the player expects the stage of the current performance pattern to be updated to the next stage, the player will be notified in advance of the presence of the next stage (stage). Can arouse curiosity.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 8, the state in which the stage of the effect pattern detected by the state detecting means can be updated is a state in which a predetermined number of jackpots have occurred.

  The jackpot end is often the end of one game. Further, in many cases, the player can arbitrarily determine the timing of starting the game again after the jackpot. In other words, the end of the jackpot creates a time zone in which there is no problem even if the player temporarily interrupts the game. According to the gaming system 9, since the state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is a predetermined number of jackpots, the timing of the stage of the effect pattern is controlled by using the timing at which the predetermined number of jackpots has ended. Necessary information can be transmitted from the portable terminal to the gaming machine. Therefore, for example, when a player needs some operation to transmit information from his portable terminal to the gaming machine, it is very convenient.

  In the gaming system 9, the gaming machine includes dynamic display standby means for waiting for execution of dynamic display, and the dynamic display standby means has a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated by the state detection means. The gaming system 10 is characterized in that execution of dynamic display is waited while a predetermined update process is performed after detection.

  In a gaming machine, usually, when there is a holding ball, when the jackpot ends (the gaming state of 1 ends), dynamic display based on the holding ball is started. Therefore, when the jackpot has reached a predetermined number of times and an operation of the mobile terminal (such as an operation accompanying information transmission from the mobile terminal) is required for the update process, dynamic display is started by the holding ball. If so, it is difficult for the player to interrupt the game. In particular, when the big hit gaming state is derived by dynamic display, the player cannot stop the game. In such a case, it is difficult for the player to operate the mobile terminal, and in some cases, the player loses the timing to acquire the game information.

  However, according to the gaming system 10, during the update process, the game machine waits for the dynamic display to be executed, so that the player can easily interrupt the game and operate the portable terminal. The information can be transmitted accurately. Furthermore, if the dynamic display is started while the player is operating the mobile terminal, the operation may be erroneously performed psychologically. However, while the update process is being performed, the gaming machine can wait for the execution of dynamic display, so the psychological burden on the player who operates the mobile terminal can be reduced, and erroneous operations can be reduced. .

  In any one of the gaming systems 6 to 10, the portable terminal includes a portable receiving means for receiving update information including game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern executed in the gaming machine, and the portable receiving means When it is determined that the update information received by the mobile reception means is inappropriate update information by the mobile determination means that determines whether or not the received update information is appropriate, A gaming system comprising: a write prohibiting unit that prohibits writing of the update information to the portable storage unit.

  According to the gaming system 11, when update information including game information is received by the mobile reception unit in the mobile terminal, the mobile determination unit determines whether or not the update information is appropriate. In this case, when it is determined that the update information is inappropriate update information, writing of the update information to the portable storage unit is prohibited by the write prohibiting unit.

  Here, the update information determined to be “inappropriate” by the mobile determination means means update information indicating that the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is not sequentially updated in ascending order. Specifically, when the mobile terminal receives stage data (game information, part of update information) from the gaming machine, the stage data must be “1” larger than the stage data stored in the mobile terminal. For example, the portable determination unit determines that the received stage data (part of the update information) is “inappropriate”.

  In order to update the stage of the production pattern produced by the gaming machine, it is essential that information is transmitted from the mobile terminal. Inappropriate update information (indicating that the stages are not sequentially updated in ascending order) that is not stored in the mobile terminal is not transmitted to the gaming machine. Therefore, the player cannot update the stage of the production pattern with inappropriate information (indicating that the stages are not sequentially updated in ascending order). Accordingly, the stage of the production pattern is updated sequentially in ascending order in a fair manner for all players.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 11, the transmission / reception of the information performed between the reception unit and the portable transmission unit or between the transmission unit and the portable reception unit is performed via a wireless line. A gaming system 12 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming system 12, in the transmission and reception of information or signals between the gaming machine and the portable terminal, troublesome work such as cable connection between the two can be eliminated, and the player can easily transmit information or signals. Can send and receive.

  In the gaming system 12, the gaming system 13 is characterized in that the wireless line executes infrared communication.

  According to the gaming system 13, transmission / reception of information between the gaming machine and the portable terminal is performed by infrared communication. Here, since infrared rays are highly directional radio waves, information communication can be performed only with a target counterpart device (one game machine or one portable terminal). Therefore, even if a large number of gaming machines are arranged close to each other as in a game arcade, it is easy to avoid crosstalk of wireless lines between neighboring gaming machines and the target gaming machine.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 13, the staged production pattern controlled by the stage control means is staged with a story characteristic. 14.

  According to the gaming system 14, since the production pattern is produced in stages while having a story, even when the player plays a game for a long time, the player's curiosity can be maintained. Therefore, the player can play for a long time without losing interest.

  The gaming system 15 according to any one of the gaming systems 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. Further, at the time of outputting the special gaming state, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which value (including information written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) is given.

  The gaming system 16 according to any one of the gaming systems 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the variation of the identification is started, and the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that it is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming system 17 according to any one of the gaming system or the gaming systems 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation, the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed, and the confirmation at the time of the stop is confirmed. Special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and at the time of starting the variation of the identification information Is a gaming machine that requires a predetermined number of balls and is configured so that a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state is output.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
10 Liquid crystal display device, LCD (display device)
21 Infrared detector (receiver)
200 Mobile phone (mobile terminal)
209 Infrared light emitting unit (portable transmitter)
500 Gaming System C Main Control Board D Display Control Board T Communication Board

The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  Conventionally, gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and the like have been mainly used in which variable display devices including a liquid crystal display and a reel are provided to perform variable display. In such a gaming machine, when the variable display performed on the variable display device derives a predetermined display result, it becomes a big hit and a prize ball is executed. Here, for a predetermined number of jackpots, the production pattern from the first to the last number of times is edited as a series of stories, and the divided images are read according to the occurrence of the jackpot A gaming machine that has been devised so as not to bore the player by displaying on a variable display device has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, a gaming machine has been proposed in which an effect pattern that can appear in a gaming machine is transmitted to a portable terminal owned by the player, and the type of effect pattern to be transmitted is increased according to the game time of the player. In the gaming machine, when one effect pattern is designated from the received effect patterns in the portable terminal, the effect is executed by the designated effect pattern. For this reason, the player can enjoy the game with a desired production pattern, and the production pattern that can be displayed increases according to the game time. (For example, Patent Document 2).

  Furthermore, generally, a gaming machine is provided on the side of the gaming machine, and when a valuable value is inserted into this gaming machine, a rental ball corresponding to the inputted valuable value is paid out. It is like that. A gaming system in which an input device is provided in such a machine so that the player can input the telephone number of the mobile phone, and the input telephone number and the input valuable value are associated with each other and transmitted to the management device. Has been proposed. In the system, the valuable value input by the player is accumulated as points in the management device, and an effect pattern corresponding to the number of points is instructed from the management device to the gaming machine. In the gaming machine, the effect is executed on the variable display device according to the effect pattern instructed from the management device. In this gaming system, when the player's mobile phone is set at a predetermined position of the inter-machine, the management device selects the corresponding number of points based on the telephone number, and according to the selected number of points. The effect pattern is instructed (for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2000-245922 A JP 2002-143472 A JP 2002-200823 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the effect pattern can be changed according to the amount of game execution, but the game is reset due to the player resetting (ending) the game or the control failure of the gaming machine. Then, the production pattern returns to the first production pattern. In other words, while a player continues to play a game with one gaming machine, the player can enjoy the game with an effect pattern that changes according to the amount of execution of the game. When the game is finished, there is a problem that the amount of game execution up to that point is not reflected in the change of the production pattern.

  Therefore, in order for the player to enjoy the change in the production pattern, the game must be continued on the table (game machine) where the game is started. On the other hand, a player executes a game while desiring to win a jackpot. Therefore, if there is a gaming machine that can desire a jackpot, the game machine is often changed. For this reason, even if the gaming machine is designed to change the production pattern according to the amount of game execution, the function is not fully utilized, and eventually the same production pattern is provided to the player. There was a problem.

  Furthermore, if the player returns in the middle of the game (without resetting the game), the game can be continued by another player, so even if it is not based on the amount of game execution of the player, There was a problem that it was possible to enjoy the game, and the fairness of the player could not be maintained.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and has a low degree of freedom in selecting a gaming machine, such as being fixed on the same table, in a game in which the performance pattern is updated in stages. It is an object of the present invention to provide a low-cost gaming machine that can eliminate the problem and can provide a performance pattern with fairness based on the game amount of each player.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 detects an effect control means for controlling the stage of the effect pattern produced in stages on the display device, and a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated. State detecting means, receiving means for receiving information transmitted from the portable terminal, and determining means for determining information received by the receiving means, wherein the state detecting means When a state in which the stage can be updated is detected and information transmitted from the portable terminal is received by the information receiving unit, the information is determined by the determining unit, and the effect control unit includes the determination result. Accordingly, control of the stage of the effect pattern is executed.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 1, the state detecting means can update the stage of the production pattern staged on the display device in a staged manner (for example, occurrence of a large number of jackpot states, predetermined fluctuations). Occurrence of the number of times, a state waiting for the start of the game) is detected, and information transmitted from the portable terminal by the information receiving means (for example, game information, player specifying information for specifying the player) is received The information is determined by the determining means. Then, according to the determination result by the determining means, the stage control of the effect pattern (update to the next stage, maintain the current state, initialize, etc.) is executed by the effect control means.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the state detection means can update the stage of the production pattern staged on the display device in stages (for example, the occurrence of a predetermined number of jackpot states, the predetermined number of fluctuations). Occurrence, state in which the game is reset) and information transmitted from the portable terminal by the information receiving means (for example, occurrence of a predetermined number of jackpot states, occurrence of a predetermined number of fluctuations, game is reset, Is received), the information is determined by the determining means. Then, according to the determination result by the determining means, the stage control of the effect pattern (update to the next stage, maintain the current state, initialize, etc.) is executed by the effect control means. Therefore, if information is transmitted from the mobile terminal, there is an effect that the information can be determined and the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result can be executed.

  In general, one gaming machine is used by an unspecified number of players. On the other hand, in a game in which the stage of the effect pattern is updated, it is desired to update the effect pattern stage for each individual player. However, since one gaming machine is used by an unspecified number of players, even if the player obtains the right to play a game with a high-level production pattern based on his game result, the player resets the game. When the player leaves the gaming machine without going home, for example, a situation occurs in which a player who comes later can continue to play. In such a case, a player who has come later can illegally execute a game in a high-level production pattern that can be reached by the efforts of the original player without any effort. Lack of fairness, which in turn causes the player's motivation to be reduced. Therefore, for example, the determination means of the gaming machine is made to determine the validity of the information, that is, the information based on the player's own game result, and is determined to be the player's own information (legitimate information). If the stage of the production pattern is updated only in the case of being played, it is possible to prevent other players from executing illegally the game at the stage of the new production pattern, and the game for all players Can maintain fairness.

It is the figure which showed the outline of the game system of the Example of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in the game system of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the electric constitution of the mobile telephone in the game system of this invention. It is a figure which shows the state by which various messages memorize | stored in the message memory of the display control board were displayed on LCD. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed with a main control board. It is a flowchart of the main process of a main control board. It is a flowchart of the stage setting process performed with a main control board. It is a flowchart of the hitting process performed by the main control board. It is a flowchart of the communication process performed with a communication board. It is a flowchart of the setting process performed with a communication board. It is a flowchart of the information reception process performed with the control board for a display. It is a flowchart of the game data output process performed by MPU in a mobile telephone. It is a flowchart of the game data input process performed by MPU in a mobile telephone. It is a flowchart of the stage setting process of 2nd Example performed by the main control board. It is a flowchart of the communication process of 2nd Example performed with a communication board. It is a flowchart of the setting process of 2nd Example performed with a communication board. It is a flowchart of the game data input process of 2nd Example performed by MPU in a mobile telephone.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Note that it is naturally possible to use the present invention for the third kind pachinko gaming machine and other gaming machines.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic view schematically showing a gaming system 500 including a pachinko machine 1 in the first embodiment. The gaming system 500 includes a pachinko machine 1, a mobile phone 200, and a server 300. The pachinko machine 1 is connected to a mobile phone 200 via a wireless line 101 that transmits an infrared signal, so that game information and the like are transmitted and received between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 by infrared signals. It has become.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone 200 is connected to the Internet 402 via a radio line (telephone line) 401 that transmits radio waves, and is connected to a remote server 300 via the Internet 402. Specifically, the wireless line 401 is connected to a base station (not shown), and is connected to an Internet connection provider called a provider from an access point (not shown) via the base station. And it is connected to the Internet 402 via such a provider. The mobile phone 200 can store game information of the pachinko machine 1, and the stored game information and the like together with the information of the player who is the owner of the mobile phone 200 are transmitted via the wireless line 401 to the server 300. It is configured to be able to send to.

  In the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is configured so that the performance pattern executed during the game can be changed step by step from the first to the fourth stage (stage), and when the number of jackpots reaches 20 times. The game information created in the pachinko machine 1 is transmitted to the mobile phone 200 via the wireless line 101. On the other hand, when the mobile phone 200 obtains the game information properly, the mobile phone 200 can store the game information in a predetermined memory (the game state storage memory 63a, see FIG. 2). When the game information is stored, a signal indicating that is transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 via the wireless line 101. When this signal is received, the pachinko machine 1 performs a process of advancing the stage of the effect pattern to the next stage.

  In the first embodiment, the game information indicates stage data that is information related to the stage (stage) of the effect pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 on the front surface thereof, and a substantially rectangular opening 2a is formed at a substantially central portion thereof. A metal frame 3 is provided around. A glass door frame 4 on which two glass plates can be mounted is disposed so as to be openable and closable above the inside of the metal frame 3, and a game board 5 is disposed behind the glass door frame 4.

  A substantially arc-shaped outer rail 6 is planted on the front surface of the game board 5, and an arc-shaped inner rail 7 is planted at an inner position of the outer rail 6. A game area 8 into which a ball is driven is formed on the front surface of the game board 5 surrounded by the inner rail 7 and the outer rail 6, and five pieces are obtained by winning the ball in the game area 8. Are provided with a plurality of normal winning openings 9 through which 15 balls are paid out as prize balls. A variable display device 11 having a liquid crystal display device (LCD) 10 for variably displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 8. A center frame 11a also serving as a decorative member is provided around the front side of the LCD 10 of the variable display device 11, and the periphery of the LCD 10 is decorated by the center frame 11a. A 7-segment LED 11b, which is a type of display device, is disposed at the upper center of the center frame 11a.

  Below the variable display device 11, a symbol operation port (first type start port) 12 is disposed. When the ball passes through the symbol operation port 12, the first type start port switch (not shown) is turned on, and the variable display device 11 described above starts variable display, and five balls are used as prize balls. To be paid out. A variable winning device 13 is disposed below the symbol operating port 12. The variable winning device 13 has a large winning opening 13a, which is a wide rectangular opening through which two or more spheres can pass at the same center.

  The big winning opening 13a is used for a predetermined time (for example, 30) so that the ball can easily win a prize when the display result after the change of the variable display device 11 matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations (big win display). Seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls wins. The state in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 13a can be performed is a state in which a predetermined game value is given (special game state). Below the variable winning device 13 and at the lowermost part of the game area 8, an out port 14 is formed for discharging a ball that has not won any prize port to the outside of the game area 8.

  Note that a state in which a predetermined game value is given in the third type pachinko gaming machine (special game state) is specified when the display result after fluctuation of the LCD 10 matches one of a predetermined combination of symbols. It means that the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. When the ball wins into the specific winning opening while the specific winning opening is opened, a large winning opening provided separately from the specific winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time.

  A front door plate (waist plate) 15 attached to the metal frame 3 so as to be openable and closable is disposed below the out port 14, that is, below the glass door frame 4. On the front surface of the front door plate 15, an upper plate 16 for storing the sphere and supplying the sphere to a launching device (not shown) is disposed. A lower plate 17 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 16 is disposed in the lower portion. An operation handle 18 that is operated by the player to drive the ball into the game area 8 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 17. By operating the operation handle 18, the launch motor 80 (see FIG. 2) can be driven to launch the ball into the game area 8.

  On the upper right side of the upper plate 16, an infrared ray receiving unit 21 which is a light receiving device for receiving an infrared signal 101 emitted from an infrared ray emitting unit 209 of the cellular phone 200 described later, and an infrared ray toward the infrared ray receiving unit of the cellular phone 200. An infrared light emitting unit 22 that is a light emitting device for transmitting the signal 101 is provided. Further, four buttons for confirming the player's will, a continuation button 23, an end button 24, a Yes button 25, and a No button 26 are arranged in the upper center of the upper plate 16.

  As will be described later, the continuation button 23 and the end button 24 are used when a game machine is requested to select whether or not to continue the game with the end of the current stage (stage) of the production pattern. This button is pressed by the person. The player presses the continuation button 23 when the player has the intention to continue the game, and presses the end button 24 when the player wants to end the game.

  The Yes button 25 and the No button 26 are used when the player requests that the game information be stored in the mobile phone 200 after the continuation button 23 or the end button 24 is pressed. A button to press. The player presses the Yes button 25 if he / she wants to store game information in the mobile phone 200, and presses the No button 26 if he / she does not want to store game information in the mobile phone 200.

  Here, when the player presses the continuation button 23 and then presses the Yes button 25, the effect pattern is updated from the current stage to the next stage. On the other hand, if the player presses the continuation button 24 and then the No button 26, the effect pattern is not updated to the next stage. Further, when the player presses the end button, the signal indicating the end of the game (end command) is the main control of the pachinko machine 1 regardless of whether the next button to be pressed is the Yes button 25 or the No button 26. As a result, the game information stored (stored) in the gaming machine and the player ID (player specifying information) for specifying the player are both cleared (initialized) to “0”. .

  On the other hand, the mobile phone 200 connected to the pachinko machine 1 via the wireless line 101 is provided with an operation unit 204 for operating the mobile phone 200 at the lower front portion thereof. The operation unit 204 includes a cross key for inputting various commands, a power key, an on-hook key (start key), a clear key, and input keys (numeric keys) for inputting characters and numbers. A liquid crystal display device (display unit) 206 is disposed above the operation unit 204. In addition, an infrared light emitting unit 208 for transmitting infrared signals and an infrared light receiving unit 209 for receiving infrared signals are disposed on the left side of the portable terminal. The infrared light emitting unit 208 and the infrared light receiving unit 209 are respectively connected to the infrared light receiving unit 21 and the infrared light emitting unit 22 of the pachinko machine 1 via the wireless line 101.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a gaming system 500 including the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 as described above.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control board C, a display control board D, a communication board T, a payout control board H, a launch control board B, an audio lamp control board S, a power supply board 30, and a launch motor. 80, a payout motor 81, and other input / output devices 84.

  The main control board C is a board that performs a lottery for determining the game state, and executes main control of the game executed by the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board C is connected to a display control board D, a communication board T, a payout control board H, and other input / output devices 84 via an input / output port 47. At the same time, they are connected to a power failure monitoring circuit 30b and a clear switch 30c provided on the power supply board 30, respectively.

  The main control board C is provided with an MPU 41 and an input / output port 47 which are arithmetic devices. The MPU 41 is provided with a ROM 42 and a RAM 43. The ROM 42 is a non-volatile memory that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 41 and fixed value data, and includes a jackpot count setting value memory 42a. The programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 described later are stored in the ROM 42 as a part of the control program.

  The jackpot count set value memory 42a is a condition for the stage (stage) of the effect pattern to end (a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated) in the pachinko machine 1 in which the effect pattern changes stepwise in the present embodiment. ) Is a memory for storing the number of jackpots set as. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the production pattern can be updated to the next stage (stage) when the number of jackpots reaches 20. Therefore, in this embodiment, a value of “20” is set in the big hit number setting value memory 42a. The value “20” is merely an example, and this value can be arbitrarily set as a state (update condition) in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated. When a value stored in a jackpot count counter 43d, which will be described later, reaches a value stored in the jackpot count setting value memory 42a, processing related to stage update is performed by the control program stored in the ROM.

  The RAM 43 is a memory for temporarily storing various data upon execution of the control program, and includes a reception buffer 43a, a display transmission buffer 43b, a communication transmission buffer 43c, a jackpot counter 43d, a stage memory 43e, and a jackpot flag. 43f, a final winning flag 43g, a variable standby flag 43h, and a backup area 43i.

  The reception buffer 43a is a memory for temporarily storing data or commands received by the main control board C. Data or the like stored in the reception buffer 43a is erased after being written in a predetermined area in the RAM 43 or by executing processing based on the received data (command).

  The display transmission buffer 43b is a memory for temporarily storing data transmitted to the display control board D. The communication transmission buffer 43c is a memory for temporarily storing data and the like transmitted to the communication board T. The data stored in the display transmission buffer 43b and the communication transmission buffer 43c is output (transmitted) to the substrate to which the stored data is to be output (transmitted), that is, the display control substrate D or the communication substrate T. ) And then erased.

  The jackpot counter 43d counts the number of jackpot gaming states, and is configured so that the value stored in the range of “0” to “20” changes. The value stored in the jackpot count counter 43d is updated (added) by “1” every time a jackpot gaming state occurs. The jackpot counter 43d is a counter for instructing the timing for updating the stage of the effect pattern. When the value of the jackpot counter 43d reaches “20”, the effect is displayed by the control program stored in the ROM 42. A process for updating the pattern from the current stage (stage) to the next stage is started.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the value stored in the big hit counter 43d is initialized and set to “0” by a predetermined RAM clearing and initialization process.

  The stage memory 43e is a memory that stores the value of stage data. The stage (stage) of the game effect pattern executed by the pachinko machine 1 is determined by the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e. That is, if the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e is “1”, the display control board D designates the first character memory 55a, and if the value of the stage data is “2”, the display is performed. On the control board D, the second character memory 55b is designated, and an effect on the stage corresponding to the value of each stage data is executed.

  In the first embodiment, when a communication completion signal is received from the mobile phone 200, “1” is added to the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e, and the stage of the effect pattern goes to the next stage. Will progress. Even when (legitimate) stage data is received from the mobile phone 200, the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e is updated by the received stage data. By this update, the player can cause the pachinko machine 1 to execute a game based on the game information (stage data) owned by the player.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the value of the stage memory 43e is initialized and the value of the stage data is set to “1” by a predetermined RAM clear and initialization process. Further, from the communication board T, based on the end command for instructing to set the stage of the effect pattern to the first stage (first stage) based on the end of the game (by one player), or based on the reception of the NG signal When an NG command instructing to set the stage of the effect pattern to the first stage (first stage) is input, the stage data in the stage memory 43e is set to “1”.

  For this reason, the stage of the production pattern is set to the first stage (first stage) by the setting at the start of business or the end of the game by one player. Therefore, it can suppress that the stage updated with the game amount of the previous player is handed over to other players.

  The jackpot flag 43f is a flag for determining whether or not the game is in a jackpot state. The jackpot flag 43f is turned on when the jackpot gaming state occurs, and is turned off when the jackpot gaming state ends.

  The final hit flag 43g is a flag indicating whether or not the number of jackpots has reached an update condition for ending the stage (stage) of the effect pattern. When the final hit flag 43g is turned on, a process (update process) for updating the current stage of the effect pattern (for example, updating to the next stage) is started. As a result, a final winning command is transmitted to the display control board D, and a final notification message 302 is displayed on the LCD 10 to notify the player that the jackpot to be executed (running) is the final jackpot of the stage. (FIG. 4B).

  Here, when the gaming state becomes a big hit state, the special winning opening 13a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapses or ten balls are won). The opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 13a is repeated 16 times (16 rounds) at the maximum. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the big hit state is continued for at least several minutes.

  In other words, since the final notification message 302 is displayed at the start of the final jackpot, the player is given an acquisition time for a program (game data input process, see FIG. 13) for acquiring game information. is there. In the gaming system 500 of the present embodiment, a program necessary for obtaining game information can be downloaded to a mobile phone 200 from a predetermined website. Therefore, even if the program necessary for acquiring the game information is not stored in the mobile phone 200 at the start of the game, the player can use the predetermined webpage time to execute the predetermined jackpot. When you download it from the site and the jackpot is over, you can get game information.

  The address of a predetermined website to be accessed is described on a sticker (not shown) on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1.

  The variation waiting flag 43h is a flag for waiting for the start of the next variation display by the holding ball after the big hit, and the variation display is awaited while the variation waiting flag 43h is on. This variation waiting flag 43h is turned on when the final winning flag 43g is turned on, that is, when a process for updating a stage (stage) of an effect pattern is started, and the next game stage is set. Turned off.

  The pachinko machine 1 cannot immediately execute the variation display based on the winning ball if the ball passes the symbol operation port 12 during the execution of the variation display. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 1, when a ball passes the symbol operating port 12 during execution of the variable display, the variable display executed based on the ball is suspended. Then, when the variation display being executed is completed, the suspended variation display is executed.

  On the other hand, in order to acquire game information, the player needs to operate the mobile phone 200. However, after the final jackpot at the end of the stage is started, when the variable display by the holding ball is started, the player It becomes difficult to perform 200 operations. However, after the final jackpot at the end of the stage, even if there is a holding ball until a new stage is set, the execution of the variable display based on the holding ball is awaited, so there is a problem in obtaining game information There is no.

  In the backup area 43i, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. This is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. The writing to the backup area 43i is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 5). Conversely, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 43i is performed when the power is turned on (the power is turned on by eliminating the power failure). The same is performed in the initialization process (see FIG. 6). In addition, the power failure signal 31 output from the power failure monitoring circuit 30b is input to the NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 41 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When a power failure occurs, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) in FIG. 5 is immediately executed.

  In addition to the ROM 42 and the RAM 43, the MPU 41 of the main control board C incorporates various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the ball passes through the first type starting port 12, the first type starting port switch which is one of the other input / output devices 84 is turned on. The ON state of the first type start port switch is input to the main control board C. The main control board C instructs the display control board D to start the variable display based on the input signal from the first type start port switch.

  The display control board D is connected to the main control board C, the sound lamp control board S, and the LCD 10 via the input / output port 57 and is based on a command transmitted (output) from the main control board C. Thus, the display of the variation of the symbols on the connected LCD 10 is controlled. The display control board D controls the sound lamp control board S that performs sound control of sound effects output from the speaker 82 and lighting control of the LEDs and various lamps 83. The display control board D includes an MPU 51 as an arithmetic device, a video RAM 54, a character ROM 55, an image controller 56, and an input / output port 57.

  The MPU 51 is provided with a ROM 52 and a work RAM 53. The ROM 52 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 51 and fixed value data. The program of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 described later is stored in the ROM 52 as a part of the control program. The ROM 52 includes a message memory 52a.

  The message memory 52a is a memory for storing messages respectively corresponding to various message commands transmitted (output) from the main control board C. When the display control board D receives (inputs) a message command from the main control board C, the display control board D calls a message corresponding to the message command from the message memory 52a and displays it on the LCD 10 (see FIG. 4).

  The work RAM 53 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program is executed, and includes a reception buffer 53a and a stage memory 53b.

  The reception buffer 53a is a memory for temporarily storing data received (input) from the main control board C. The data stored in the reception buffer 53a is erased after being written into a predetermined area in the work RAM 53 or when processing based on the received data is executed.

  The stage memory 53b is a memory that stores the value of the stage data transmitted from the main control board C. Character data output from a character ROM 55 to be described later is determined according to the value stored in the stage memory 53b.

  When the display control board D receives a command for instructing display control, image control data corresponding to the command is created according to the control program stored in the ROM 52. When this image control data is output (transmitted) from the MPU 51 to the image controller 56, the image controller 56 calls the character data from the character ROM 55 and performs image expansion processing. Next, the image development processed data is temporarily stored in the video RAM 54. The data temporarily stored in the video RAM 54 is output to the LCD 10 via the input / output port 57 and displayed.

  The character ROM 55 includes a first character memory 55a, a second character memory 55b, a third character memory 55c, and a fourth character memory 55d. These first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d are character data (character image data, color data, etc.) produced at the stage (stage) of each production pattern in the game in which the production pattern of this embodiment changes in stages. And scenario data etc.). Here, a character corresponding to the value stored in the stage memory 53 b is selected from the first to fourth character memories 55 a to 55 d and output to the image controller 56.

  In the present embodiment, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern executed by the pachinko machine 1 is composed of the first stage to the fourth stage, and therefore there is only the fourth character memory 55d. Is merely an example, and can be increased or decreased according to the number of stages set.

  The character memories 55a to 55d corresponding to the stage data may store character data such that the character design changes step by step according to the game information, or the story changes step by step. Character data including simple scenario data may be stored so that the production pattern has a story. When the stage of the production pattern progresses step by step with a story, the player can continue the game without getting bored with the game.

  The communication board T is connected to the main control board C via the input / output port 67, and is further connected to the mobile phone 200 via the wireless line 101 that transmits an infrared signal. The communication board T performs control related to data (information) exchange between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200.

  The communication board T includes an MPU 61 as an arithmetic device, an infrared light receiving unit 21 for receiving an infrared signal transmitted from the mobile phone 200, an infrared light emitting unit 22 for transmitting an infrared signal to the mobile phone 200, and a time point. An RTC (Real Time Clock) 64 for reading data and an input / output port 67 are provided. Buttons for confirming the player's will through the input / output port 67 (continue button 23, end button 24, A Yes button 25 and a No button 26) are connected.

  The MPU 61 is provided with a ROM 62 and a RAM 63. The ROM 62 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 61 and fixed value data. The programs in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 to be described later are stored in the ROM 62 as a part of the control program.

  The ROM 62 includes a model code memory 62a. The model code memory 62a is a memory that stores a model code uniquely assigned to the type of pachinko machine. The model code stored in the model code memory 62a is added to the stage data output to the mobile phone 200. A model code is added to the stage data transmitted from the mobile phone 200. When the pachinko machine 1 receives the stage data from the mobile phone 200, the pachinko machine 1 refers to the model code memory 62a and determines whether or not the received stage data is data acquired by a game by a gaming machine of the same model. can do. Further, on the condition that the received stage data is of the same type of gaming machine, it is possible to execute an effect with the effect pattern specified by the stage data. Thereby, the player is not limited to the same table (game machine), and can enjoy a game on the stage based on the game information owned by the player even if the game machine is different if it is the same model. it can.

  A predetermined area of the ROM 62 stores a gaming machine code unique to each gaming machine that identifies one gaming machine, and this gaming machine code is added to the stage data together with the model code. The

  The RAM 63 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program is executed, and includes a game state storage memory 63a, an ID memory 63b, a continuation flag 63c, and an output flag 63d.

  The game state storage memory 63a is a memory for storing stage data transmitted from the main control board C. The game state storage memory 63a is cleared (initialized) to “0” in the following cases: (1) When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, (2) stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a When a signal (communication completion signal or NG signal) indicating that the value of is output to the mobile phone 200 is input (received) to the communication board T (see FIG. 9), (3) in the gaming state storage memory 63a When an input of a signal relating to game information acquisition is not recognized for a predetermined time or longer after the value of the stage data is stored (see FIG. 9), (4) a signal indicating that the player has no intention to acquire game information When (No button input signal) is input to the communication board T (see FIG. 9).

  When the stage (stage) of the production pattern is updated, stage data to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200 is written in the gaming state storage memory 63a. Here, if stage data that is no longer required to be output is stored in the game state storage memory 63a, the stage data may be illegally acquired by a player other than the player who is a valid acquirer. . However, if any of the above four conditions is met, the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a is cleared to “0”, so that unauthorized acquisition can be suppressed.

  Further, although the stage data transmitted from the mobile phone 200 can also be stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a, in such a case, the stage data transmitted to the mobile phone 200 is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. Since the output flag 63d indicating that is turned off, the stage data is not output from the communication board T. That is, in such a case, the stage data is not illegally acquired even if it is still stored in the game state storage memory 63a.

  The ID memory 63b is a memory for storing player identification information (player ID) transmitted from the mobile phone 200. The player specifying information is information for specifying one mobile phone (one player). When the player specifying information is stored in the ID memory 63b, the mobile phone 200 and the pachinko machine 1 associated with the player specifying information are associated with each other.

  The player specifying information (player ID) stored in the ID memory 63b is cleared (initialized) to “0” in the following cases: (1) When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, (2) It is recognized that the player has indicated the intention to end the game (input of an end input signal by pressing the end button 24), and a communication completion signal (signal indicating the end of the game) is received from the mobile phone 200 Case (3) When the pachinko machine 1 receives an NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) from the mobile phone 200 (see FIG. 9), (4) after the value of the stage data is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a, A signal input related to game information acquisition is not recognized for a predetermined time or longer (see FIG. 9).

  The continuation flag 63c is a flag indicating whether or not the player continues the game. The process of updating the stage of the effect pattern is executed when the number of jackpots reaches 20. Here, the player selects whether or not to update the stage of the effect pattern, that is, whether or not to acquire the game information, and whether or not to continuously execute the game. When the player continues to execute the game, the player presses a continuation button 23 described later. Thereby, the continuation flag 63c is turned on. The continuation flag 63c turned on by pressing the continuation button 23 is turned off by inputting a No button input signal or receiving a communication completion signal or NG signal from the mobile phone 200, as will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The output flag 63d is a flag indicating whether or not stage data scheduled to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200 is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. The ON state of the output flag 63d indicates that the stage data scheduled to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200 is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a, while the OFF state of the output flag 63d is to the mobile phone 200. This indicates that the stage data scheduled to be transmitted is not stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a.

  The output flag 63d is turned on when the communication board T receives the stage data from the main control board C. The output flag 63d is turned off when the gaming state storage memory 63a is cleared (initialized) to 0, that is, when any of the four conditions for initializing the gaming state storage memory 63a is satisfied.

  In the gaming state storage memory 63a, not only the stage data transmitted from the main control board C, that is, the stage data transmitted to the mobile phone 200 when a predetermined operation is executed, but also transmitted from the mobile phone. The stage data is also stored. The stage data from the mobile phone 200 is data for requesting the main control board to produce an effect at the stage indicated by the stage data, and is not data to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200.

  The MPU 61 refers to the output flag 63d, determines whether or not the data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a is data to be transmitted to the mobile phone 200, and executes processing based on the determination. .

  The RTC 64 is an IC that measures time. The RTC 64 is connected to a battery circuit 64a that supplies a backup voltage when the pachinko machine 1 is powered off. The RTC 64 can continue to measure the time even after the battery circuit 64a turns off the power of the pachinko machine 1.

  The continuation button 23 is a button that is pressed by the player when the player is willing to continue the game after a certain stage (stage) of the effect pattern is completed. When the continuation button 23 is pressed, a continuation button input signal is input to the communication board T and the continuation flag 63c is turned on. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 recognizes that the player has indicated the intention to continue playing the game, and executes a process corresponding thereto (see FIG. 9).

  The end button 24 is a button that is pressed by the player when the player has no intention to continue the game after the stage (stage) of the effect pattern ends and wants to end the game. When the end button 24 is pressed, an end button input signal is input to the communication board T. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 recognizes that the player has indicated the intention to finish the game, and executes a process corresponding to this (see FIG. 9). When the communication with the mobile phone 200 is completed, the stage of the effect pattern is set to the first stage (first stage).

  The Yes button 25 is a button that is pressed when the player desires to acquire game information (transmission to the mobile phone 200). The Yes button 25 is pressed following the pressing of the continuation button 23 or the end button 24. When the Yes button 25 is pressed, a Yes button input signal is input to the communication board T, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a, the model code stored in the model code memory 62a, and the RAM 63 The RTC value written in the predetermined area and the player specifying information stored in the ID memory 63b are output to the mobile phone 200.

  After the stage data is output to the mobile phone 200 by pressing the Yes button 25, a communication completion signal is transmitted from the mobile phone 200 (by storing game information in the mobile phone 200). Here, when the continuation button 23 is pressed prior to pressing the Yes button 25, the stage of the effect pattern is updated to the next stage (stage). On the other hand, when the end button 24 is pressed prior to pressing the Yes button 25, “0” clearing (initialization) of the ID memory 63b and output of the end command to the main control board C are executed. The stage of the production pattern is set to the first stage (first stage).

  The No button 26 is a button that is pressed by the player when the player does not intend to acquire the portable information of the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone 200, that is, when the gaming information is not stored in the portable terminal. By pressing the No button 26, a No button input signal is input to the communication board T. Here, when the No button 26 is pressed after the continuation button 23 is pressed, a stage with the same effect pattern is set as a new stage. On the other hand, when the No button 26 is pressed after the end button 24 is pressed, “0” clearing (initialization) of the ID memory 63b and output of the end command to the main control board C are executed. The pattern stage is set to the first stage (first stage).

  Prior to the input of the Yes button 25 and the No button 26, either the continuation button 23 or the end button 24 must be input. In this embodiment, when neither the continuation button 23 nor the end button 24 is input, even if the Yes button 25 or the No button 26 is pressed, the input of the Yes button input signal and the No button input signal is not performed. Recognized as input.

  The payout control board H performs prize ball payout control. The payout control board H includes a power failure monitoring circuit 30b and a clear switch 30c provided on the power supply board 30, a main control board C, a payout motor 81 for paying out winning balls and rental balls (storage balls), It is connected to the launch control board B for launching the ball to the game area 8 and the other input / output device 84.

  The payout control board H includes an MPU that is an arithmetic device, a ROM that stores a control program executed by the MPU, fixed value data, and a RAM that is used as a memory that temporarily stores various data. Yes. This RAM includes a backup area configured similarly to the RAM of the main control board C. As with the main control board C, when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like, when the power is turned on again, the state of the payout control board H is restored to the state before the power cut-off. Is remembered.

  The launch control board B is for controlling permission and prohibition of driving of the launch motor 80 for launching the ball to the game area 8. The firing motor 80 is allowed to be driven when the following three conditions are satisfied (can be driven). That is, first, +32 volts, which is the driving voltage of the firing motor 80, is supplied from the dispensing control board H. Second, a signal indicating that the player is touching the handle is output from a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the handle 18. Third, the stop switch that stops the launch of the ball has not been operated. When the above three conditions are satisfied, the firing control board B outputs a signal permitting driving to the firing motor 80 to enable the firing motor 80 to be driven. Therefore, when the handle is operated in a state where such a signal is output, the firing motor 80 is driven, and a ball is launched into the game area 8 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle.

  The power supply board 30 includes a power supply unit 30a for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 1, a power failure monitoring circuit 30b, and a clear switch 30c. The power failure monitoring circuit 30b is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminals of the MPU 41 of the main control board C and the MPU (not shown) of the payout control board H when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 30b monitors the voltage of 24 VDC, which is the largest voltage output from the power supply unit 30a, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal 31 is output to the main control board C and the payout control board H. Based on the output of the power failure signal 31, the main control board C and the payout control board H recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute a power failure process (such as the NMI interrupt process in FIG. 5). The power supply unit 30a normally outputs the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient for the execution of the power failure process even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Since it is configured to maintain the value, the main control board C and the payout control board H can normally execute the power failure process.

  The clear switch 30c is a switch for clearing data backed up in the RAM 43 of the main control board C and the RAM (not shown) of the payout control board H, and is configured as a push button type switch. When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the clear switch 30c pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), clear signals are output to the main control board C and the payout control board H, respectively. As a trigger, the data of the RAM 43 of the main control board C and the RAM (not shown) of the launch control board H are cleared.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the mobile phone 200. As shown in FIG. 3, the mobile phone 200 includes an MPU 230 as a computing device, an operation unit 204 having various keys, a liquid crystal panel 206 for visually displaying data and the infrared light emission of the pachinko machine 1. An infrared light receiving unit 208 for receiving an infrared signal transmitted from the unit 22, an infrared light emitting unit 209 for transmitting the infrared signal to the infrared light receiving unit 21 of the pachinko machine 1, a radio unit 210, and an audio circuit 212. A receiver 214, a microphone 216, a transmission / reception antenna 218, and a secondary battery 219 for supplying power to each circuit.

  The MPU 230 includes a RAM 240 and an EEPROM 250. The MPU 230 is further provided with a ROM (not shown). The ROM stores a control program for controlling a call operation and a system operation executed by the mobile phone 200 based on various signals transmitted / received via the transmission / reception antenna 218, the infrared light emitting unit 208, or the infrared light receiving unit 209, and the Internet 402. This is a non-rewritable memory storing a web browser or the like that is software for accessing the server 300 (see FIG. 1) via the.

  The RAM 240 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program is executed, and includes a reception buffer 240a.

  The reception buffer 240a is a memory for temporarily storing data such as game information (stage data) and player identification information (player ID) transmitted from the pachinko machine 1. Each data stored in the reception buffer 240a is erased after writing to a predetermined area of the EEPROM 250 or after executing processing based on the received data.

  The EEPROM 250 is a rewritable nonvolatile memory, and the data stored in the EEPROM 250 is retained even after the power is turned off (power is turned off or turned off). The EEPROM 250 includes a game data output process 250a, a game data input process 250b, a portable ID memory 250c, a portable game data memory 250d, and a model code memory 250e.

  The game data output processing 250a is a program that executes processing for outputting various mobile data stored in the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1 as will be described later with reference to FIG. The game data output processing 250a is executed when a portable data output request is made by a predetermined operation of the operation unit 204 of the mobile phone 200 by the player.

  The game data input processing 250b determines the legitimacy of the game information transmitted by the infrared signal from the pachinko machine 1 as will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, and receives game information and the like based on the determination result. This is a program for writing information to the EEPROM 250. This game data input process 250b is executed when the mobile phone 200 receives an infrared signal including game information (stage data) from the pachinko machine 1.

  The game data output process and the game data input process program are obtained by downloading from a server 300 (see FIG. 1) that can be accessed via the Internet 402.

  The portable ID memory 250c is a memory for storing player specifying information (player ID) for specifying a player. Here, the player specifying information (player ID) is uniquely given to the mobile phone 200 and is information for identifying one mobile phone. When the game data output process and the game data input process program are downloaded from the server 300, the player specifying information is transmitted to the mobile phone 200 as a download request source together with the program to be downloaded. When the mobile phone 200 receives the player specifying information from the server 300, the mobile phone 200 stores it in the mobile ID memory 250c. As a result, each mobile phone 200 is associated with each other by the player identification information (player ID).

  In the game data input process of FIG. 13 described later, when the player specifying information is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1, the transmitted player specifying information is compared with the player specifying information stored in the portable ID memory 250c. The And when the player specific information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 (stored in the reception buffer 240a) matches the player information stored in the portable ID memory 250c, or stored in the reception buffer 240a. When the player specifying information is “0”, the MPU 230 allows writing of stage data (game information) sent together with the player specifying information to the portable game data memory 250d.

  When the player specifying information is not stored in the pachinko machine 1, information “0” is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 as the player specifying information. That the player specifying information is in a non-memory state indicates that the stage of the finished effect pattern is the first stage (stage data value “1”).

  On the other hand, if the player specifying information stored in the reception buffer 240a is other than “0” and does not match the player specifying information stored in the portable ID memory 250c, the received player specifying information is authenticated. The writing of the received game information (stage data) to the portable game data memory 250d is not executed, and an NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) is transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 209 to the pachinko machine 1 ( Output). In the pachinko machine 1 that has received this NG signal, the stage of the effect pattern is not updated to the next stage.

  Thereby, in the gaming system 500, when the stage data is not stored in the mobile phone 200, the stage of the effect pattern is not updated to the next stage in the pachinko machine 1. Further, the stage data “2” indicating that the first stage (first stage) of the production pattern has ended can be acquired regardless of the game amount of the player, but the stage update after the second stage, That is, stage data after stage data “3” cannot be acquired unless it is based on the game amount of the player.

  The portable game data memory 250d is a memory for storing stage data (game information) transmitted from the pachinko machine 1. Here, when stage data (game information) is stored in the portable game data memory 250d, a communication completion signal is transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the cellular phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 that has received this communication completion signal, if a continuation button input signal indicating that the continuation button 23 has been pressed is input, the stage of the effect pattern is updated to the next stage (stage).

  The model code memory 250e is a memory for storing a model code indicating the type (model) of the pachinko machine 1 attached to the stage data (game information) and transmitted from the pachinko machine 1. That is, the stage data (game information) stored in the portable game data memory 250d indicates the result of a game performed by the pachinko machine 1 having the model code stored in the model code memory 250e. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, when stage data (game information) stored in the portable game data memory 250e is transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 having the same model code as the model code stored in the model code memory 250e, Based on the stage data (game information), the game can be resumed from the subsequent stage (stage).

  The model code memory 250e also stores the gaming machine code transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 together with the stage data. As a result, one pachinko machine 1 as the stage data transmission source is specified.

  When the game information stored in the mobile phone 200 is transmitted to the server 300, the game information is stored in the server 300 together with the player identification information, the model code, the game machine code, and the RTC value stored in the mobile phone 200. Can be sent. Therefore, in the server 300, one game information can be recognized from the gaming machine code and the RTC value, and even if the same game information is retransmitted, there is no problem in the information management.

  The wireless unit 210 is connected to the MPU 230 and the transmission / reception antenna 218, and executes transmission / reception of radio waves according to instructions from the MPU 230. The transmission / reception antenna 218 is connected to the radio line 401 and transmits radio waves to the radio line 401 and receives radio waves from the radio line 401. The mobile phone 200 is connected to the Internet (base station) by the operations of the wireless unit 210 and the transmission / reception antenna 218.

  The audio circuit 212 converts the digital reception signal output from the radio unit 210 through the MPU 230 into an analog audio signal and outputs the analog audio signal to the receiver 214. The audio circuit 212 wirelessly uses the analog audio signal input from the microphone 216 as a digital transmission signal. This is output to the unit 210.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the message stored in the message memory 52a is displayed on the LCD 10. FIG. 4A shows a start message 301 displayed on the LCD 10 when a game is started based on the stage data stored in the mobile phone 200. FIG. 4B is a final notification message 302 for notifying that the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern is finished. FIG. 4C shows a first selection message 303 for requesting selection of continuation or end of the game when reaching a state (update condition) where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated. FIG. 4D shows a second selection message 304 for requesting selection of whether or not to acquire game information from the mobile phone 200 after the player selects continuation or end of the game by the first selection message 303. . FIG. 4E shows a normal game start message 305 displayed on the LCD 10 when the stage of the effect pattern is “1” based on a signal indicating the end of the game described later. FIG. 4F shows an update message 306 displayed on the LCD 10 when the stage of the effect pattern is updated. FIG. 4G shows a continuation message 307 displayed on the LCD 10 when the player indicates the intention to update but does not acquire game information. FIG. 4H shows an error message 308 displayed on the LCD 10 when the game information is not authenticated by the mobile phone 200.

  Next, each process executed in the gaming system 500 configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 to 13 and FIG. 4.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the NMI interrupt process executed by the main control board C.

  When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal 31 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 30b to the NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) terminal of the MPU 41 of the main control board C. Then, the MPU 41 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 5 is stored in the program ROM 42 of the MPU 41. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal 31 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 30a so that the processing of the main control board C can be executed, and the NMI interruption processing is executed within this predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of the main control board C shown in FIG. 5, first, the values of each register and I / O are written to the stack area (S21), and the value of the stack pointer is written to the backup area 43i and saved (S22). ). Further, the power failure occurrence information is written into the backup area 43i (S23), and the state at the time of power failure due to the occurrence of the power failure is stored. Then, after the other power failure process is executed (S24), the process is looped until the power is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. In the main process, if the backup is valid, each data stored in the backup area 43i is returned to the original state, and the game control is continued from the state before the power is turned off. On the other hand, if the backup is not valid or the clear switch 30c is pressed when the power is turned on even if the backup is valid, the RAM clearing and initialization process (S8) is executed, and the pachinko machine 1 is initialize.

  First, interrupts are prohibited (S1), and a stack pointer is set (S2). It is confirmed whether or not the clear switch 30c is turned on (S3). If it is not turned on (S3: No), it is confirmed whether or not the backup is valid (S4). This confirmation is determined by whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 43 is correctly stored. If the keyword is stored correctly, the backup is valid. On the other hand, if the keyword is not correct, the backup data is destroyed, so the backup is not valid. If the backup is valid (S4: Yes), each state of the main control board C is returned to the state before power-off by the processing from S5 to S7. That is, the value of the stack pointer is read from the backup area 43i and written to the stack pointer to return to the state before power interruption (before power failure), that is, the state before NMI interruption occurs (S5). Next, data such as each register and I / O saved in the stack area after returning the value of the stack pointer, that is, the backup area 43i is read from the backup area 43i, and each data is read from the original register and I / O. Write to O, etc. (S6), and then return the interrupt status to the state before the power interruption (before power failure), that is, the state before the occurrence of NMI interrupt (S7), execute the NMI interrupt return and power the processing Return to the place where it was executed before turning off, and continue control from the state before turning off the power.

  On the other hand, in the process of S3, if the clear switch 30c is turned on (S3: Yes) or the backup is not valid (S4: No), RAM clear and initialization processes are executed (S8), and each memory Initialize I / O. After that, each interrupt such as a timer interrupt is set (S9), the interrupt is allowed to occur, and the interrupt is permitted (S10).

  After permitting the interruption, the processing of S11 to S18 is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game. Below, each process of S11 to S18 is demonstrated.

  First, the stage setting process (S11) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the stage setting process (S11) executed on the main control board C of the pachinko machine 1. The stage setting process (S11) is a process for setting a stage (stage) of an effect pattern in which the player plays based on various data or commands transmitted from the communication board T.

  In this stage setting process (S11), first, it is determined whether or not data is received (S31). If data has been received (S31: Yes), the received data is written to the reception buffer 43a (S32), and a reception flag (not shown) indicating that the data is stored in the reception buffer 43a is turned on ( S33), this stage setting process (S11) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S31 that the data reception is not being performed (S31: No), it is determined whether or not the reception flag is turned on (S34). If the reception flag is not turned on (S34: No), this stage setting process (S11) is terminated. Since turning off the reception flag indicates that the process to be executed is not the stage setting process (S11), the stage setting process (S11) is skipped in the main process of FIG. 6, and the next process is executed. Is done.

  If the reception flag is turned on as a result of the confirmation in S34 (S34: Yes), it is confirmed what the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is (S35). Here, in the process of S35, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is stage data (game information) transmitted (output) from the communication board T (S35: stage data), the stage of the reception buffer 43a Data is written in the stage memory 43e, and the previous value is updated (S36). That is, in the process of S36, the pachinko machine 1 sets the stage (stage) of the effect pattern to the value of the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e. For example, if the value of the stage memory 43e is “3”, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern executed by the pachinko machine 1 is “3”. Here, the stage data transmitted from the communication board T is the stage data (game information) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 in a state where the pachinko machine 1 waits for the start of the game (see FIG. 10). Therefore, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern of the pachinko machine 1 is set based on the stage data stored in the mobile phone 200 by the process of S36.

  Next, the value (number of jackpots) stored in the jackpot counter 43d is set to “0” (S37). That is, the initial state in the stage (stage) of the effect pattern set in the process of S36 is set by the process of S37. Subsequently, the stage data in the reception buffer 43a is erased (S38), the updated stage data stored in the stage memory 43e, and a start message output command for instructing notification of the stage of the game effect pattern to be started, Is written into the display transmission buffer 43b (S39).

  The stage data and the start message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing (timer interrupt processing). As a result, the start message 301 (FIG. 4A) is displayed on the LCD 10, and then the LCD 10 performs an effect with an effect pattern based on the stage data (game information) stored in the mobile phone 200. . After the process of S39, the process proceeds to S57.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is the stage update command transmitted from the communication board T as a result of the confirmation in the process of S35 (S35: stage update command), the stage data in the stage memory 43e includes “ 1 "is added (S41), and the value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is set to" 0 "(S42). That is, in the game executed by the pachinko machine 1, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is updated to the next stage (stage). If the stage (stage) of the current production pattern is the final stage, that is, the stage data is “4”, the update of the stage data is not executed. Next, the updated stage data stored in the stage memory 43e and the update message output command for instructing notification of the stage of the updated effect pattern are written in the display transmission buffer 43b (S43), and the reception buffer 43a The stage data update command is deleted (S44).

  The stage data and the update message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. As a result, the update message 306 (FIG. 4 (f)) is displayed on the LCD 10, and then the LCD 10 starts the effect by the effect pattern of the next stage (stage). Note that the processing in S41 to S44 is executed when the 20th big hit (final big hit), which is the update condition in each stage, is completed, and thus the variation waiting flag 43h is turned on by the processing in S72. (See FIG. 8). After the process of S44, there is no need to wait for the change display, so after the process of S44, the change wait flag 43h is turned off (S45), and then the process proceeds to the process of S57.

  Furthermore, as a result of checking in the process of S35, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is an end command transmitted from the communication board T (S35: end command), the stage data in the stage memory 43e is set to “1”. (S46), and the value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is set to "0" (S47). That is, the stage of the game effect pattern performed in the pachinko machine 1 is set to the first stage (first stage) by the processes of S46 and S47. Next, the updated stage data and the normal game start message output command for instructing notification that the production pattern is the first stage (first stage) are written to the display transmission buffer 43b (S48), and the reception buffer 43a. The end command is deleted (S49).

  The stage data and the normal game start message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. As a result, the normal game start message 305 (FIG. 4E) is displayed on the LCD 10, and then the effect on the LCD 10 is executed based on the first stage (first stage) of the effect pattern. After the process of S49, the process shifts to the process of S45, the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45), and then the process shifts to S57.

  In addition, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is an NG command (S35: NG command) as a result of checking in the process of S35, the stage data in the stage memory 43e is set to “1” (S50). The value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is set to “0” (S51). Here, the NG command is a command that is input from the communication board T to the main control board C based on the pachinko machine 1 receiving the NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) from the mobile phone 200, and is a stage of the effect pattern. Is a command instructing to set the first stage (first stage) (see FIG. 9). That is, when an NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) is received from the mobile phone 200, the stage of the game effect pattern performed in the pachinko machine 1 is set to the first stage (first stage) by the processing of S50 and S51. .

  After the processing of S51, the updated stage data and the error message output command for instructing error notification are written in the display transmission buffer 43b (S52), and the NG command in the reception buffer 43a is deleted (S53). The stage data and the error message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. As a result, an error message 308 (FIG. 4H) is displayed on the LCD 10. The production on the LCD 10 is executed on the pachinko machine 1 based on the first stage (first stage) of the production pattern. When the process of S53 is completed, the process proceeds to S45, the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45), and then the process proceeds to S57.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is a continuation command as a result of the confirmation in S35 (S35: continuation command), the value stored in the jackpot counter 43d is set to “0” ( S54). That is, the current stage (stage) of the production pattern is set to the initial state by the process of S54. Here, the continuation command is a command transmitted (input) from the communication board T when the player presses the continuation button 23 of the pachinko machine 1 and then presses the No button 26 (see FIG. 9). ). The input of the continuation command means that the player indicates that the game continues but game information is not acquired. Accordingly, stage data (game information) indicating that the previous stage has been completed is not output to the mobile phone 200 and is not stored, so that the stage of the production pattern is not updated to the next stage.

  After the process of S54, the stage data of the stage memory 43e and the start message output command for notifying that the stage of the current effect pattern has been set are written in the display transmission buffer 43b (S55), and the reception buffer 43a The continuation command is deleted (S56). The stage data and the error message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b are transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. As a result, the continuation message 307 (FIG. 4G) is displayed on the LCD 10, and then the effect at the same stage (stage) is executed again on the LCD 10. After the process of S56, the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45), and then the process proceeds to S57.

  After the process of S39 or S45, it is confirmed whether there is information stored in the reception buffer 43b (S57). If there is no information stored in the reception buffer 43b (S57: No), the reception flag is turned off (S58), and the stage setting process (S11) is terminated. On the other hand, if there is information stored in the reception buffer 43b (S57: Yes), the stage setting process (S11) is terminated as it is.

  Furthermore, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is data other than the above as a result of checking in the process of S35, the stage setting process (S11) is terminated. In such a case, the stage setting process (S11) is skipped in the main process of FIG. 6, and the next process is executed.

  Returning to FIG. In the variation display setting process (S12), a predetermined process is performed after confirming whether or not the ball has won the symbol operation port 12. That is, when it is confirmed that the first type starting port switch is turned on, it is determined that the ball has won the symbol operating port 12, and a random number counter (not shown) and a reach counter (not shown) at that time are determined. Each value of the jackpot symbol counter (not shown) and the variation pattern counter (not shown) is stored in an effect execution memory (not shown) indicated by the value of the holding ball counter (not shown). A command is set based on the value of each counter acquired by the variation display setting process (S12), and variation display is executed.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S13), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made. Here, the big hit includes a special game displayed on the LCD 10 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. The predetermined time after the end of the special game is set as, for example, the time required for adjusting each state of the pachinko machine 1. If it is determined that the big hit is not being made, it is determined whether or not the variation time in the variation pattern has ended. As described in the variation start process, this process is performed by determining whether the time has elapsed since each variation pattern has a variation time set for each pattern. If the fluctuation time has ended, the stop symbol set for stopping and checking the fluctuation is output to the display control board D as a confirmation command, which is one of the control commands, and this processing is ended. . When inputting the confirmation command, the display control board D displays a stop symbol on the LCD 10.

  In the counter updating process (S14), the values of the random number counter (not shown), reach counter (not shown), jackpot symbol counter (not shown), and variation pattern counter (not shown) are updated. The random number counter is a counter used when determining whether or not it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the random number counter is incremented and updated one by one within the range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), the random number counter again. It consists of a loop counter that returns to zero. The reach counter is a counter that is used when determining whether or not to perform a reach game when the player goes off. In this embodiment, the reach counter is incremented and updated one by one within the range of 0 to 11, and the maximum value (ie, 11). It is composed of a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching. The big hit symbol counter is a counter used when determining a special symbol (hit symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the LCD 10 in the case of a big hit. And a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (ie 44). The variation pattern counter is a counter used when determining the variation display pattern of the special symbol performed on the LCD 10. In this embodiment, the variation pattern counter is incremented and updated one by one within the range of 0 to 99, and the maximum value ( That is, it is composed of a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching 99).

  The winning process (S15) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the hitting process (S15) executed in the main control board C of the pachinko machine 1. The winning time process (S15) is executed when the jackpot is confirmed, performs the opening process of the big winning opening (specific winning opening) 13a, counts the number of jackpots, and the big hit is the current stage of the production pattern (stage) When the final jackpot is reached (the number of jackpots reaches 20), a process for updating the stage of the effect pattern is executed.

  In the winning time process (S15), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag 43f is turned on (S61). When the big hit flag 43f is not turned on (S61: No), the winning process (S15) is terminated. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag 43f is turned on (S61: Yes), it is determined what the current gaming state is (S62).

  As a result of checking in the process of S62, if the gaming state is a big hit start (S62: big hit start), whether or not the value (stage data) stored in the stage memory 43e is data indicating the final stage in the effect pattern. Determine whether. Since the present embodiment is a game composed of performance patterns of the first to fourth stages (stages), the value stored in the stage memory 43e is “4” indicating the last stage of the performance pattern. It is determined whether or not there is (S63). If the value stored in the stage memory 43e is not “4” (S63: No), “1” is added to the value stored in the jackpot counter 43d (S64).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the jackpot count counter 43d satisfies an update condition that permits the transition from the current stage to the next stage (is in a state where the current stage can be updated). To do. In the present embodiment, “20” is set in the jackpot number setting value memory 42a, that is, 20 jackpots are set as the update condition. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the value (number of jackpots) stored in the jackpot counter 43d is 20 (S65).

  When the value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is 20 (S65: Yes), the final win command indicating that the stage of the effect pattern can be updated (update condition) is written in the display transmission buffer 43b. (S66), the value stored in the big hit number counter 43d is cleared to “0” (S67). Next, the final hit flag 43g is turned on (S68), and then an opening process (S69) is performed.

  In addition, although a present Example is comprised with the production pattern of the 1st-4th stage (stage) and the update condition of a stage is set as a jackpot 20 times, this is an illustration to the last and is the last. The number of jackpots set as the stage and the update condition can be arbitrarily configured.

  In the opening process of the big prize opening 13a (S69), the big prize opening 13a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed or ten balls have won) so that the ball can easily win. If the ball passes through the V zone (not shown) while the grand prize opening 13a is open, the continuation right is established, and after the big prize opening 13a is closed, the special prize opening 13a is again opened for a predetermined time (or , Until 10 balls are won). The opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 13a is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds). After the release process (S69) is completed, the winning time process (S15) is ended.

  On the other hand, if the value stored in the stage memory 43e is “4” as a result of the confirmation in the process of S63 (S63: Yes), it is the stage of the production pattern and is not updated any more. . In this case, the process proceeds to each process (S78). In each process (S78), the big winning opening (specific winning opening) 13a is opened and “1” is added to the big hit number of the big hit number counter 43d, and then the big hit number of the big hit number counter 43d is counted. When it is confirmed that the number of jackpots has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5 times), a command for displaying on the LCD 10 that all stages of the effect pattern have been completed is output to the display control board D, and the effect pattern Processing to return the stage to the first stage (stage memory 43e = “1”, jackpot count counter 43d = “0”) is performed. After each process (S78) is performed, the winning process (S15) is terminated.

  If the value stored in the jackpot counter 43d is less than 20 as a result of the confirmation in S65 (S65: No), it has not yet reached a state where the stage of the production pattern can be updated (update condition). After writing a normal hit command indicating that the command has been written into the display transmission buffer 43b (S70), the process proceeds to a release process (S69).

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S62, if the gaming state is a jackpot (S62: jackpot), the process proceeds to a release process (S69). In addition, as a result of checking in the process of S62, if the gaming state is the big hit end (S62: big hit end), it is determined whether or not the final hit flag 43g is on (S71). If the final jackpot flag is not turned on (S71: No), it means that the update condition, that is, the state where the stage of the production pattern can be updated has not been reached, so the jackpot flag 43f is turned off (S77). The time process (S15) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the final winning flag 43g is turned on (S71: Yes), the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned on (S72). Here, when the fluctuation standby flag 43h is turned on, the process for updating from the stage (stage) of the current performance pattern to the next stage (stage) to be newly executed (update process) is changed. This can be done while waiting.

  After the process of S72, the big hit flag 43f is turned off (S73), and then the final hit flag 43g is turned off (S74). Thereafter, a value obtained by adding “1” to the stage data stored in the stage memory 43e is written into the communication transmission buffer 43c as stage data (S75). Therefore, the game information (stage data) newly created by reaching a state (update condition) where the stage of the production pattern can be updated means that the stage (stage) immediately before the value of the stage data has been completed. To do. For example, if the value (game information) of the stage data created by the process of S75 is “3”, it means that the second stage has ended. The stage data written in the communication transmission buffer 43c is transmitted (output) to the communication board T at a predetermined timing. Here, in this embodiment, the game information created by the pachinko machine 1 is stage data, but the game information is composed of information (data) such as the number of occurrences of the gaming state such as the number of jackpots and the number of fluctuations. You can also.

  After the processing of S75, a first selection message output command for instructing output of the first selection message 303 is written into the display communication buffer 43b (S76). The first selection message output command written in the display transmission buffer 43b is transmitted (output) to the display control board D at a predetermined timing. Thereby, the first selection message 303 (FIG. 4C) is displayed on the LCD 10. Based on the first selection message 303, the player displays an intention to continue or end the game. That is, the player presses the continuation button 23 to continue the game, and presses the end button 24 to end the game. After the process of S76, the winning process (S15) is terminated.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S62, if the gaming state is being displayed in a variable manner (S62: during a variable display), the winning process (S15) is terminated.

  Again, referring back to FIG. In each process (S16), processes other than those described above are executed. For example, the payout control board H is instructed to pay out a prize ball based on detection of a winning by the first type start port switch 12 or the like. Etc. are executed.

  In the lost symbol counter update process (S17), the values of the three lost symbol counters are respectively updated. The losing symbol counter is a counter for determining a losing symbol as a result of the variation display of the special symbol. According to the variation display of the special symbol, each of the left, middle, and right tiers, that is, a total of three losing symbols. A counter is provided. In accordance with the values of these lost symbol counters, the stop symbol of the variable display at the time of the loss is determined.

  After the losing symbol counter updating process (S17) is completed, the losing symbol counter updating process (S17) is repeatedly executed for the remaining time until the execution timing of the next processing of S11 comes. Since each process of S11 to S16 needs to be executed periodically, in the process of S18, the elapsed time from the previous execution of the process of S11 is checked (S18). As a result of the check, if a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) has elapsed since the previous execution of the process of S11 (S18: Yes), the process proceeds to S11. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (S18: No), the process proceeds to S17, and the lost symbol counter update process (S17) is repeated. Here, since the execution time of each process of S11-S16 changes according to the state of a game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S11 comes is not a fixed time. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the losing symbol counter update process (S17) using the remaining time, the value of each losing symbol counter can be updated at random.

  Next, processing executed on the communication board T will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of communication processing executed by the communication board T of the pachinko machine 1. The communication process is a process executed to newly set the stage (stage) of the effect pattern, and whether or not to continue the game after the end of the stage of the effect pattern or whether to acquire stage data. This is executed based on an input signal indicating the will of the player and data (information, signal) transmitted from the mobile phone 200.

  In the communication process, first, it is determined whether data is received by the communication board T (S80). If data is received by the communication board T (S80: Yes), it is determined what the received data is (S81).

  When the received data is stage data transmitted from the main control board C to the communication board T (S81: stage data), the received stage data is written in the game state storage memory 63a in the RAM 63, and the previous data is written. Update (S82). Next, the value of the RTC 64 is read, the value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 63 (S83), the output flag 63d is turned on (S84), and this communication process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received data is a continuation button input signal input by pressing the continuation button 23 as a result of confirmation in the process of S81 (S81: continuation button input signal), is the output flag 63d turned on? It is determined whether or not (S85). If the output flag 63d is turned on (S85: Yes), the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S86), and the second selection message output command for instructing the output of the second selection message 304 is output to the display control board D. (S87), and this communication process is terminated. On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is not turned on as a result of checking in the process of S85 (S85: No), this communication process is terminated.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S81, if the received data is an end button input signal input by pressing the end button 24 (S81: end button input signal), is the output flag 63d turned on? It is determined whether or not (S88). If the output flag 63d is on (S88: Yes), a second selection message output command is output to the display control board D (S89), and this communication process is terminated. On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is not turned on as a result of checking in the process of S88 (S88: No), this communication process is terminated.

  When the second selection message output command is transmitted (output) to the display control board D by the processing of S87 or S89, the second selection message 304 (FIG. 4D) is displayed on the LCD 10. Based on the second selection message 304, the player displays an intention indicating whether or not the mobile phone 200 stores the game information (stage data) stored in the game state storage memory 63a. That is, the player presses the Yes button 25 if he / she wants to store (acquire) game information (stage data) in the mobile phone 200, and presses the No button 26 if he / she does not want to store game information (stage data). To do.

  Furthermore, as a result of checking in the process of S81, if the received data is a Yes button input signal that is input when the Yes button 25 is pressed (S81: Yes button input signal), whether or not the output flag 63d is turned on. Is determined (S90). If the output flag 63d is turned on (S90: Yes), the RTC 64 value read in the process of S83 and the player specifying information stored in the ID memory 63b are stored in the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. And a model code stored in the model code memory 62a and a gaming machine code stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 62, and output (transmit) from the infrared light emitting unit 22 as an infrared signal (S91), This communication process is terminated. The infrared signal 101 output by the process of S91 is received by the infrared light receiving unit 208 of the mobile phone 200. On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is not turned on as a result of checking in the process of S90 (S90: No), this communication process is terminated.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S81, if the received data is a No button input signal output by pressing the No button 25 (S81: No button input signal), whether or not the output flag 63d is turned on. Is determined (S92). If the output flag 63d is not turned on (S92: No), this communication process is terminated. On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is turned on (S92: Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuation flag 63c is turned on. Determine (S93). If the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S93: Yes), it can be determined that the player desires to continue the game, and desires an effect at the current stage (finished stage). Therefore, a continuation command is output to the main control board C (S94), and the continuation flag 63c is turned off (S95). By the continuation command output in the process of S94, the main control board C is set to set the stage of the effect pattern as the initial state of the current stage (stage) (see FIG. 7).

  After the process of S94, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is cleared (initialized) to “0” (S96), the output flag 63d is turned off (S97), and this communication process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the continuation flag 63c is not turned on (S93: No), it can be determined that the player indicates an intention to end the game, and an end command is output to the main control board C (S98). With the end command output in the process of S98, the stage of the effect pattern is set to the first stage (first stage) on the main control board C (see FIG. 7). After the process of S98, the ID data stored in the ID memory 63b is cleared (initialized) to “0” (S99). Next, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is cleared (initialized) to “0” (S96), the output flag 63d is turned off (S97), and this process ends. As a result, when one player finishes the game, the stage of the performance pattern of the pachinko machine 1 becomes the first stage (first stage), and the game information output from the pachinko machine 1 is also erased. It is possible to prevent the player from acquiring game information illegally.

  If the received data is a communication completion signal from the mobile phone 200 as a result of checking in the process of S81 (S81: communication completion signal), the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a is cleared to “0” ( Initialization) (S100), and the output flag 63d is turned off (S101). Next, it is determined whether the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S102). Since the player specifying information is transmitted together with the communication completion signal from the mobile phone 200, if the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S102: Yes), the player specifying information is written in the ID memory 63b (S103).

  Here, when the continuation flag 63c is on and the communication completion signal is received, it can be determined that the player desires to continue the game by the effect in the effect pattern of the next stage. An update command is output to the main control board C (S104). With the stage update command output in the process of S104, the main control board C is set to update the stage (stage) of the effect pattern to the next stage (stage) (see FIG. 7). After the process of S104 ends, the continuation flag 63c is turned off (S105), and this communication process ends.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S102, if it is determined that the continuation flag 63c is not turned on (S102: No), it can be determined that the player has acquired the game information but does not want to continue the game. Therefore, an end command is output to the main control board C (S106). With the end command output in the process of S106, the main control board C is set to set the stage of the effect pattern as the first stage (first stage) (see FIG. 7). After the process of S106 is completed, the player specifying information stored in the ID memory 63b is cleared (initialized) to “0” (S107), and this communication process is terminated.

  Furthermore, if the received data is an NG signal from the mobile phone 200 as a result of checking in the process of S81 (S81: NG signal), the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a is cleared to “0” (initial (S108), and the output flag 63d is turned off (S109). Next, an NG command is output to the main control board C (S110). The main control board C sets the stage of the effect pattern as the first stage (first stage) by the NG command output by the process of S110 (see FIG. 7).

  When the processing of S110 is completed, the player specifying information “0” stored in the ID memory 63b is cleared (initialized) (S111), and the continuation flag 63c is turned off (S112), and this communication processing is ended. .

  Further, as a result of confirmation in the process of S85, if the received data is portable data (player identification information, model code, stage data) from the cellular phone 200 (S81: portable data (player identification information, model code, Stage data), a setting process (S119) to be described later with reference to FIG. 10 is performed, and then the communication process is terminated.

  Furthermore, as a result of checking in the process of S80, if the data is not received (S80: No), it is determined whether or not the output flag 63d is turned on (S113). If the output flag 63d is not turned on (S113: No), the process proceeds to S80 and waits for data reception.

  On the other hand, if the output flag 63d is turned on (S113: Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the value of the RTC 64 stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 63 (S114). As a result of checking in the process of S114, if a predetermined time has passed (S114: Yes), an end command is output to the main control board C (S115), and then the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is stored. 0 is cleared (initialized) (S116), and the player identification information stored in the ID memory 63b is further cleared to 0 (S117). Thereafter, the output flag 63d is turned off (S118), and this communication process is terminated.

  As a result of checking in the process of S114, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (S114: No), the process proceeds to the process of S80 and waits for reception of data or elapse of the predetermined time.

  If the output flag 63d is not turned off within a predetermined time from the value of the RTC 64 read in the processing of S83 by the processing of S115 to S118, both the gaming state storage memory 63a and the ID memory 63b are cleared to 0 (initialization). Is done. That is, the stage data is transmitted to the mobile terminal within a predetermined time after the stage data (game information) is stored in the game state storage memory 63a, or the player carries the game information (stage data). If any process of pressing the No button 26 indicating the intention of not transmitting (storing) to the telephone 200 is performed, both the game state storage memory 63a and the ID memory 63b are cleared to 0 (initialized). Therefore, when game information (stage data) that has not been transmitted is stored in the game state storage memory 63a, when the player returns or leaves the game machine to go to the toilet, etc. It is possible to suppress illegal acquisition (reception) of game information by a person.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the setting process (S119) executed by the communication board T of the pachinko machine 1. The setting process (S119) is a process that is started when the pachinko machine 1 in a state of waiting for the start of the game receives mobile data from the mobile phone 200, and is based on the mobile data transmitted from the mobile phone 200. This is the process of determining the stage (stage) of the production pattern. The mobile data is data stored in the mobile phone 200 and includes player specifying information, a model code, and stage data.

  In the setting process (S119), first, the player specifying information received from the mobile phone 200 is written in the ID memory 63b (S120). Next, it is determined whether or not the model code added to the received player specifying information matches the model code stored in the model code memory 62a (S121). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is game information (stage data) created by the pachinko machine 1 of the same model. In S121, when the received model code does not match the model code stored in the model code memory 62a (S121: No), the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is stored in a pachinko machine of a different model. Therefore, the value of the stage data is output as “1” to the main control board C (S124), and this setting process is terminated. That is, when game information (stage data) created by a different type of pachinko machine is input, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern starts from the first stage (first stage).

  On the other hand, if the received model code matches the model code stored in the model code memory 62a in S121 (S121: Yes), the stage data added to the received player specifying information is stored in the game state storage memory. Write to 63a (S122). Next, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is output to the main control board C (S123), and this setting process (S119) is terminated.

  Here, when the stage data is output (transmitted) to the main control board C, the stage pattern (stage) of the effect pattern of the pachinko machine 1 is stored on the main control board C in the stage data (game) The game corresponding to the stage information is started (see FIG. 7). For example, when the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is “3”, the second stage, which is the stage (stage) immediately before the game information (stage data) is created, has ended. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the game at the stage (third stage) of the effect pattern designated by the stage data “3” is started.

  Next, processing executed on the display control board D will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of information reception processing executed by the display control board D. The information reception process is a process for causing the LCD 10 to perform display based on various information received by the display control board D.

  In the information reception process, first, information (data, command) received by the display control board D is written in the reception buffer 53a (S130). Next, it is determined what information is stored in the reception buffer 53a (S131). When the information stored in the reception buffer 53a is the stage data input to the communication board D as a result of the stage setting process (S11) of the main control board C (S131: stage data), the received stage data is stored in the stage memory. Write to 53b (S132), and this information reception process is terminated.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a normal hit command (S131: normal hit command) as a result of checking in the process of S131, character data corresponding to the stage data stored in the stage memory 53b is displayed. The first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d stored in the character ROM 55 are read (S133). That is, different characters are read from the character memory in accordance with the value of the stage data. For example, when the stage data is “3”, the character is read from the third character memory 55c. After the process of S133, the big hit effect is executed on the entire surface of the LCD 10 by the read character data (S134). After the process of S134 ends, this information reception process ends.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S131, when the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a final hit command (S131: final hit command), character data corresponding to the stage data stored in the stage memory 53b is obtained. Read from the first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d stored in the character ROM 55 (S133). Then, the jackpot effect is executed on the upper part of the LCD 10 by the read character data (S136), and the final notification message 302 stored in the message memory 52a is displayed on the lower part of the LCD 10 (S137). At the time of the final jackpot, the final notification message 302 is displayed on the lower part of the LCD 10 as shown in FIG. Here, although not shown in FIG. 4B, a big hit effect is executed in the upper part of the LCD 10 together with the final notification message 302 displayed in the lower part of the LCD 10. Thereby, the player can know beforehand that the present stage (stage) of an effect pattern will be completed. After the process of S137 ends, this information reception process ends.

  Note that the processing of S137 for displaying the final notification message 302 on the LCD 10 is performed only once during the performance execution in the big hit gaming state of the update condition, but may be executed at the big hit before the update condition is reached. . Further, the number of times of execution is not limited to once, and may be performed a plurality of times. Here, by displaying the final notification message 302 a plurality of times, it is possible to make the player strongly recognize that the current stage of the effect pattern will end.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation display pattern as a result of the confirmation in the process of S131 (S131: variation pattern designation command), the data is stored in the stage memory 53b. Character data corresponding to the stage data being read is read from the first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d stored in the character ROM 55, and the fluctuation display is executed with the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command (S138). This information reception process is terminated. That is, the change display changes stepwise according to the stage data.

  As a result of checking in the process of S131, when the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a stop symbol designating command for designating a stop symbol displayed on the LCD 10 when the variable display stops (S131: stop symbol) Designation command), character data corresponding to the stage data stored in the stage memory 53b is read from the first to fourth character memories 55a to 55d stored in the character ROM 55, and the stop designated by the stop symbol designation command A symbol is set (S139), and this information reception process is terminated.

  If the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is a symbol stop command (S131: symbol stop command) as a result of checking in step S131, the first to fourth character data memories 55a to 55d are processed in step S139. The variable display is stopped and displayed with the read stop symbol (S140), and this information receiving process is terminated. In other words, the variable display stop symbol changes in stages according to the stage data.

  In addition, as a result of checking in the processing of S131, when the data stored in the reception buffer 53a is various message output commands or other information (data, command) (S131: message output command, others), each command Each process (S141) is performed in response to this, and this information reception process is terminated. Here, when various message output commands are received, a message corresponding to the message output command is read from the message memory 52a and displayed on the LCD 10 in each process (S141).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of game data output processing executed by the mobile phone 200. The game data output process is a process for outputting the portable data stored in the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1, and the player (operator) operates the operation unit to transmit the portable data to the pachinko machine 1. The output request to be started is input to the MPU 230.

  In the game data output process, first, it is determined whether or not a portable data output request has been made (S151). If there is no portable data output request (S151: No), the game data output process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if there is a request for outputting portable data (S151: Yes), the player identification information stored in the portable ID memory 250c, the stage data stored in the portable game data memory 250d, and the model code memory 250e are stored. The stored model code is output as an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit 209 (S152), and the game data output process is terminated. Here, the mobile data (player identification information, stage data, model code) output from the mobile phone 200 is received by the pachinko machine 1, and as a result, the pachinko machine 1 stores the stage data stored in the mobile phone 200. Based on this, the setting process (S119) for setting the stage of the effect pattern is executed (see FIG. 10).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game data input process executed by the mobile phone 200. The game data input process is a process of receiving an infrared signal (player identification information, stage data, model code, RTC value) transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 and storing the received signal (information). .

  In the game data input process, first, it is determined whether or not an infrared signal is received by the infrared light receiving unit 208 of the mobile phone 200 (S161). If no infrared signal has been received (S161: No), this game data input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when infrared data is received by the infrared light receiver 208 of the mobile phone 200 (S161: Yes), the RTC value, player identification information, model code, gaming machine code, stage included in the infrared signal (received data) Data is written into the reception buffer 240a (S162). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the player specifying information stored in the reception buffer 240a is “0” (S163). If the value of the received player specifying information is not “0” (S163: No), it is determined whether or not the received player specifying information matches the player specifying information stored in the portable ID memory 250c. (S164).

  If the received player identification information matches the player identification information stored in the portable ID memory 250c (S164: Yes), the received RTC value and stage data are written into the portable game data memory 250d. (S165) Further, the received model code and gaming machine code are written in the model code memory 250e (S166).

  Thereafter, a communication completion signal indicating that game information such as stage data has been stored in the mobile game data memory 250d of the mobile phone 200 and player identification information stored in the mobile ID memory 250c are output from the infrared light emitting unit 209 ( S167), the game data input process is terminated. Thereby, when the communication completion signal is received by the pachinko machine 1, in the pachinko machine 1, (1) if the continuation button input signal is input, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is updated to the next stage) (2) If the end button input signal is input, the stage of the effect pattern is set to the first stage (first stage) (see FIG. 9).

  If the received player identification information does not match the player identification information stored in the portable ID memory 250c (S164: No), the cellular phone 200 authenticates the player identification information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1. An NG signal (authentication non-permission signal) indicating that it is disabled is output from the infrared light emitting unit 209 (S168), and this game data input process is terminated.

  Here, if the received player identification information is not authenticated by the processing of S164, each information stored in the reception buffer 240a is erased from the reception buffer 240a without being written to the EEPROM 250. The That is, if the player specifying information added to the game information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 is not authenticated by the mobile phone 200, the mobile phone 200 does not store the game information (stage data). When the pachinko machine 1 receives the NG signal output from the mobile phone 200, the pachinko machine 1 sets the stage of the production pattern to the first stage (first stage), so that game information is stored in the mobile phone. Otherwise, the stage of the effect pattern is not updated to the next stage (see FIG. 9).

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S163, if the value of the received player specifying information is “0” (S163: Yes), the process of S164 is skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S165. Here, the fact that the player specifying information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 is “0” means that the stage (stage) of the performance pattern of the game being performed on the pachinko machine 1 is “1”. . In other words, for the first stage (first stage) of the effect pattern, the game information is stored without performing the authentication process of S164. Therefore, in the gaming system 500 of the present embodiment, regarding the first stage (stage) of the production pattern, any player can make his / her own regardless of possession or non-possibility of the portable terminal identified by the player identification information. Regardless of the game amount, game information can be acquired and the process can proceed to the next stage (second stage). However, since player identification information is always added to the game information after the second stage and the authentication processing of S164 is performed in the mobile phone 200, the game information after the second stage must be based on the game amount of the player. It cannot be acquired and cannot be updated to the next stage. Therefore, in the gaming system 500 of the first embodiment, when the stage (stage) of the performance pattern is updated in the pachinko machine 1, it is in ascending order as “1” → “2” → “3” →. It will be updated sequentially step by step.

  As described above, in the gaming system 500 of the first embodiment, when the pachinko machine 1 receives a communication completion signal indicating that the gaming information of the pachinko machine 1 is stored from the mobile phone 200, the effect pattern is displayed. Update the stage to the next stage. Further, the pachinko machine 1 resumes the game from the subsequent stage based on the game information stored in the mobile phone 200. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 in the gaming system 500 of the present embodiment can update the stage of the effect pattern by storing the gaming information in the mobile phone 200.

  Further, in the gaming system 500 of the first embodiment, the mobile phone 200 does not store the gaming information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 unless the player specifying information is authenticated. Since at least the game information after the second stage is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 together with the player specifying information, it cannot be stored in a mobile phone other than the mobile phone 200 associated with the player specifying information. . On the other hand, for example, when a player who is performing the third stage returns home regardless of the continuation of the game, the game may be continued illegally by another player who came immediately after that. However, since the game information of the third stage is already associated with one mobile phone 200, it is not stored in the mobile phone 200 of the player who played illegally and the update to the fourth stage is prevented. can do. That is, even if an illegal continuation of the game is temporarily made by another player, the update to the next stage can be prevented, and so-called “step skipping of the stage of the production pattern (stage)” can be prevented. Can do.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment described above, when the pachinko machine 1 receives a communication completion signal transmitted (transmitted) when the mobile phone 200 stores the game information created by the pachinko machine 1, an effect pattern stage Was updated. At this time, the player specifying information stored in the ID memory 63b is added to the game information and transmitted to the portable terminal, and the player specifying information matches the player specifying information stored in the portable ID memory 250c. (S164), if they match, the portable terminal 200 issues a communication completion signal as a result of storing the game information, and receives the signal, thereby performing the stage of the effect pattern executed by the pachinko machine 1. An update was made. That is, the legitimacy of game information or the like (update information) is performed by the mobile phone 200.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, in the setting process (S119), it is determined whether or not the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is legitimate information, and an effect is produced according to the determination result. The pattern stage is updated. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 validates the game information and the like (update information). In the second embodiment, since the authentication by the player specifying information is not performed, the ID memory 63b in the pachinko machine 1 and the portable ID memory 250c in the mobile phone 200 are not necessary. Hereinafter, in the description of the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the stage setting process (S11) of the second embodiment executed on the main control board C. In the second embodiment, since the communication completion signal from the mobile phone 200 is not received, the stage update command is not output from the communication board T. Therefore, in the stage setting process (FIG. 7) of the first embodiment, the stage data in the stage memory 43e is updated by the input of the stage update command output from the communication board T. However, the stage setting of the second embodiment is performed. In the process (S11), the stage data is updated based on the stage data input from the communication board T to the main control board C with the reception of the mobile data from the mobile phone 200 as a trigger.

  In the stage setting process (S11) of the second embodiment, it is first confirmed whether or not data is received (S31). If data is received (S31: Yes), the received data is written in the reception buffer 43a (S33). The reception flag is turned on (S33), and this stage setting process (S11) is terminated. On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S31, if the data is not received (S31: No), if the reception flag is not on, that is, if the reception data is not stored in the reception buffer 43a (S34: No), this process is continued. (S11) ends, but if the reception flag is on (S34: Yes), it is confirmed what data is stored in the reception buffer 43a (S35). Here, if the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is an end command input from the communication board T (S35: end command), a command for notifying the LCD 10 of initialization of the stage of the effect pattern and the end of the game. Are transmitted to the display substrate D (S46 to S49). If the command is an NG command input from the communication board T (S35: NG command), processing such as initialization of the stage of the production pattern and transmission of a command for notifying the LCD 10 of an error message to the display board D are performed. If it is performed (S50 to S53) and the continuation command (S35: continuation command) is input from the communication board T, the LCD 10 indicates that the game is continued without changing the jackpot count and the stage of the effect pattern. Processing such as transmission of a command for notification to the display substrate D is performed (S54 to S56). After the processes of S49, S53, and S56, the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45), and the process proceeds to S57.

  Here, when the data stored in the reception buffer 43a is the stage data (game information) output (transmitted) from the communication board T (S35: stage data), after the processing of S36 to S38, It is confirmed whether or not the standby flag 43h is turned on (S171). As a result of checking in S171, if the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is off (S171: No), the stage data (game information) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 in a state where the pachinko machine 1 waits for the start of the game (before the game starts). ) (See step S208), the stage data updated in the stage memory 43e by the process of S36, and a start message notification command for instructing notification of the stage of the effect pattern of the game to be started, Is written into the display transmission buffer 43b (S39). After the process of S39, the process proceeds to S57.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S171, if the variable standby flag 43h is turned on (S171: Yes), in this case, the communication board is being updated during the stage (stage) of the effect pattern (ie, during the game). Since the stage data is input from T (see S197), the stage data updated in the stage memory 43e by the process of S36 and the update message output command for instructing notification of the stage of the updated effect pattern are displayed. Writing to the transmission buffer 43b (S43), and the fluctuation waiting flag 43h is turned off (S45). After the process of S45, the process proceeds to the process of S57 to check whether there is information stored in the reception buffer 43a (S57). If there is no information stored in the reception buffer 43a (S57: No), the reception is performed. The flag is turned off (S58), and this stage setting process (S11) is terminated. On the other hand, if there is information stored in the reception buffer (S57: Yes), the stage setting process (S11) is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the communication process of the second embodiment executed by the communication board T. In the second embodiment, since the communication completion signal and the NG signal are not input from the mobile phone 200, the processing of S100 to S112 executed in the communication processing (FIG. 10) of the first embodiment is deleted in the second embodiment. Has been. Further, since the ID memory 63b is unnecessary, the process of clearing the ID memory 63b to “0” (S99, S117) is also deleted.

  In the communication process of the second embodiment, if the received data is stage data input from the main control board C (S81: stage data), the mobile phone 200 writes the received stage data into the gaming state storage memory 63a. Processing for preparing to transmit game information and the like (update information) to is performed (S82 to S84), and the communication processing of the second embodiment is terminated. If the mobile data is received from the mobile phone 200 (S81: mobile data), the setting process of the second embodiment described later is performed (S119), and the communication process of the second embodiment is terminated. On the other hand, the received data is a continuation button input signal (S81: continuation button input signal) input when the continuation button 23 is pressed, or an ending button input signal (S81: input when the end button 24 is pressed). If it is an end button input signal), processing based on each input signal is performed (S85 to S89), and the communication processing of the second embodiment is ended.

  Here, if the received data received by the communication board T is a Yes button input signal that is input when the Yes button 25 is pressed (S81: Yes button input signal), whether or not the output flag 63d is on. As a result, if the output flag 63d is on (S90: Yes), the portable data request signal is output (transmitted) from the infrared light emitting unit 22 (S181). In response to this mobile data request signal, mobile data transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is processed in the setting process (S119, see FIG. 16) of the second embodiment described later. After the process of S181, the communication process of the second embodiment is terminated. On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S81, if the received data is a No button input signal that is input when the No button 25 is pressed (S81: No button input signal), whether or not the continue button 23 is pressed. Accordingly, processing relating to continuation of the game or termination of the game is performed (S92 to S98), and the communication processing of the second embodiment is terminated.

  If the data is not received (S80: No), if the output flag 63d is not turned on (S113: No), the process returns to the processing of S80 and waits for the reception of data, but if the output flag 63d is turned on. (S113: Yes), when a predetermined time has elapsed from the value indicated by the value of the RTC read in the process of S83, the game state storage memory 63a is reset and the game is terminated (S114 to S118). This second embodiment The communication process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the setting process (S119) of the second embodiment executed on the communication board T of the pachinko machine 1. The setting process (S119) in the second embodiment determines whether the mobile data transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is valid, and determines the stage (stage) of the effect pattern based on the determination result. It is processing. Mobile data in the second embodiment is stage data and a model code stored in the mobile phone 200.

  In the setting process (S119) of the second embodiment, first, it is confirmed whether or not the output flag 63d is turned on (S191). That is, it is confirmed whether there is stage data to be output to the mobile phone 200. As a result of checking in the process of S191, if the output flag 63d is turned on (S191: Yes), in the process of S192 to S194 described later, the mobile phone input from the mobile phone 200 by the output of the mobile data request signal (S181). A determination is made as to whether the data (stage data, model code) is valid.

  It is confirmed whether or not the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is “2” (S192). If the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is not “2” as a result of the confirmation in S192 (S192: No), that is, the stage of the finished effect pattern is “2” (second stage) or more. If so, it is then checked whether or not the model code in the received portable data matches the model code in the model code memory 62a (S193). As a result of checking in the process of S193, if they match (S193: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the stage data in the received portable data and the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a Is matched (equal) or not (S194). As a result of checking in the process of S194, if the two match (S194: Yes), the RTC value read in the process of S83, the model code, and the gaming machine are stored in the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. The code is added and output from the infrared light emitting unit 22 (S195).

  As described above, when the player presses a Yes button for storing game information (stage data) in the mobile phone 200, the pachinko machine 1 requests the mobile phone 200 for mobile data ( FIG. 15). In response to the request, mobile data is transmitted from the mobile phone 200. Then, in this setting process (S119), the pachinko machine 1 confirms the stage data (game information) in the mobile data received from the mobile phone 200, and the player whose game data is legitimate, that is, his game. If the pachinko machine 1 is determined to indicate a player who wants to obtain a result (game information, stage data), the pachinko machine 1 carries update information (game information, model code, game machine code, RTC value). Output to the telephone 200. The update information output from the pachinko machine 1 is stored in the mobile phone 200, and the game information (stage data) included in the update information is compared in the process of S194 when updating to the next stage of the production pattern. It becomes game information to be determined.

  On the other hand, when the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is “2” as a result of the confirmation in the process of S192 (S192: Yes), that is, the end of the first stage (first stage) of the effect pattern. In the case of the setting process associated with, since it is not necessary to confirm the validity of the stage data transmitted from the mobile phone 200, the process of S193 and S194 is skipped and the process proceeds to S195. That is, stage data (game information) indicating that the first stage has ended can be acquired by any player who desires to acquire the stage data.

  After the process of S195, it is confirmed whether or not the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S196). If the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S196: Yes), the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is stored. Output to the main control board C (S197). When the stage data is input, the main control board C performs a process for executing the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the stage data (updating the stage of the effect pattern) (see FIG. 14). After the process of S197, the continuation flag 63c and the output flag 63d are turned off (S198, S199), the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is cleared to “0” (S200), and this setting process (S119) is performed. finish.

  As described above, the stage data “2” meaning that the first stage has ended can be acquired by any player who desires to acquire the stage data, and as a result, the second stage can be started. . However, if it is desired to update to the third stage after the end of the second stage (that is, when the continuation button 23 and the Yes button 25 are pressed), the first stage is ended by the processing of S192 to S194. If the mobile phone 200 cannot transmit the stage data “2” meaning that, the process of S197 is not performed and the update to the third stage is not performed. That is, if stage data “2” is not stored in the mobile phone 200 (if the player has not finished the first stage), the update to the third stage is rejected. Similarly, in order to update to the fourth stage after the end of the third stage, it is necessary for the mobile phone 200 to transmit stage data “3” which means that the second stage has ended. Therefore, in the gaming system 500 of the second embodiment, when the stage (stage) of the performance pattern is updated in the pachinko machine 1, it is in ascending order as “1” → “2” → “3” →. It will be updated sequentially step by step.

  On the other hand, if the continuation flag 63c is turned off as a result of checking in the process of S196 (S196: No), that is, after the player presses the end button 24, a game information (stage data) output request (Yes button 25). If it has been pressed, an end command is output to the main control board C (S201), and then the process proceeds to S199. When the end command is input to the main control board C, the stage of the effect pattern is set to the initial state (see FIG. 14).

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S194, the stage data in the received portable data and the stage data stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a did not match (not equal) ) (S194: No), an NG command is output to the main control board C (S205). When the NG command is input, the main control board C sets the stage of the effect pattern to the initial state. Accordingly, when the received stage data (game information) does not match the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a, that is, when it is determined that the received information is incorrect information (invalid information). The stage of the production pattern is not updated. Further, when an NG command is input, the main control board C does not output game information or the like (update information) of the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone 200. As a result, a player who has transmitted information determined to be illegally attempting to update the stage of the production pattern to the gaming machine cannot illegally acquire or use the game information. After the process of S205, it is confirmed whether or not the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S206). If the continuation flag 63c is turned on (S206: Yes), the process proceeds to S198, and the continuation flag 63c is turned off. If so (S205: No), the process proceeds to S199.

  Furthermore, as a result of checking in the process of S191, when the output flag 63d is turned off (S191: No), that is, in a state of waiting for the start of the game (before the game starts), the mobile phone input from the mobile phone 200 If it is data, it is checked whether or not the model code in the received portable data matches the model code in the model code memory 62a (S203). As a result of checking in the process of S203, if they match (S203: Yes), the stage data in the received portable data is written in the gaming state storage memory 63a (S207), and then stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. Stage data is output to the main control board C (S208). After the process of S208, the process proceeds to S200. When the stage data is input, the main control board C performs a process for executing the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the stage data (updating the stage of the effect pattern) (see FIG. 14). Accordingly, even when the stage of the effect pattern is initialized due to a poor control of the gaming machine or the like, if game information (stage data) is stored in the mobile phone 200, it is based on the game information transmitted from the mobile phone 200. The game can be started from the stage of the production pattern.

  On the other hand, if the model code in the received portable data does not match the model code in the model code memory 62a as a result of checking in the process of S203 or S193 (S208: No, S193: No), the stage data “1 Is output to the main control board C (S204), and the process proceeds to S206. When the stage data “1” is input, the main control board C sets the stage of the effect pattern to the first stage (first stage). That is, even if stage data created by another type of gaming machine is input to the gaming machine, the stage of the effect pattern is not updated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the game data input process of the second embodiment executed by the MPU in the mobile phone 200. In this process, a process based on the infrared signal received from the pachinko machine 1 is performed, and first, it is determined whether or not the infrared signal is received by the infrared light receiving unit 208 of the mobile phone 200 (S210). If no infrared signal has been received (S210: No), this game data input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when infrared data is received by the infrared light receiving unit 208 of the mobile phone 200 (S210: Yes), the received infrared data is written into the reception buffer 240a (S211), and then the received data is a mobile data request signal. Whether or not (S212).

  If the received data is not the portable data request signal (S212: No) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S212, the information to be stored in the cellular phone 200, that is, the stage of the effect pattern of the game being performed in the pachinko machine 1 Since it is update information (stage data, RTC value, model code, gaming machine code) including game information (stage data) for updating the RTC value, the RTC value and stage data are written into the portable game data memory 250d ( In S213, the model code and the gaming machine code are written in the model code memory 250e (S214), and this game data input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received data is a portable data request signal (S212: Yes) as a result of checking in the process of S212, a game data output process (S215) is executed. The game data output process of the second embodiment is the same as the game data output process of the first embodiment except that the player specifying information is not included in the data output to the pachinko machine 1 in the process of S152 (FIG. 12). Since the same processing is performed, the description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the legitimacy of the player who requested the update of the stage of the effect pattern produced by the pachinko machine 1 is confirmed (determined), When it is determined to be valid, the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is updated. In the gaming system 500 of the second embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 can control whether or not to update the stage of the production pattern by determining the validity of the gaming information stored in the mobile phone 200. Further, the pachinko machine 1 transmits game information and the like (update information) created by the pachinko machine 1 only to the mobile phone 200 that has stored the legitimate game information. Thereby, in the gaming system 500 of the second embodiment, it is possible to prohibit illegal acquisition and use of game information created by the pachinko machine 1.

  In each of the above embodiments, as the effect control means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later, each process performed in the stage setting process (S11) of FIG. 7 or FIG. Each process performed in the process (FIG. 11) corresponds. Further, as the state detection means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later, the processing of S65 in the hit processing (S15) of FIG. 8 in each of the above embodiments, or “waiting for the start of the game” "Status" corresponds. Further, as the determining means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later, the processing of S81 for determining the communication completion signal and the NG signal in the communication processing of FIG. 9, and the setting processing of FIG. 10 or FIG. (S119) corresponds.

  In each of the embodiments described above, as the effect control means in the gaming system according to claim 2 and the gaming system 1 described later, each process performed in the stage setting process (S11) in FIG. 7 or FIG. Each process performed in the process (FIG. 11) corresponds. Further, as the state detection means in the gaming system according to claim 2 and the gaming system 1 described later, the processing of S65 in the hit processing (S15) in FIG. 8 in each of the above embodiments, or “waiting for the start of the game” "Status" corresponds. Further, as the determining means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later, the processing of S81 for determining the communication completion signal and the NG signal in the communication processing of FIG. 9, and the setting processing of FIG. 10 or FIG. (S119) corresponds.

  The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 1 can execute a game even if the player does not have the mobile phone 200 that can communicate with the pachinko machine 1, and during the game, the mobile phone 200 can receive software for receiving game information. By making the player specifying information acquired, an unspecified number of players can enjoy a game in which the stage of the production pattern is updated step by step. Instead of this, a game in which the stage of the effect pattern is updated may be executed by inputting the player specifying information stored in the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1. According to this, the player and pachinko machine 1 can be managed in association with each other from the start of the game by the player specifying information, and the game information can be managed by the player specifying information. Higher security can be given.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of each of the embodiments described above, the conditions (such as the player identification information and the method for downloading the program from the server 300) that are necessary for the presentation pattern to be updated from the current stage to the next stage It may have a condition notifying means for notifying the person. The timing for executing the condition notification means is preferably before the update condition jackpot is reached, but may be executed during the update condition jackpot (during the 20th jackpot execution).

  Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 1 transmits a signal or game information from the mobile phone 200 due to a communication failure despite the transmission of game information from the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone 200. The pachinko machine 1 may be provided with means for repeatedly performing re-transmission of game information when (update information) cannot be received. According to this, game information is not stored in the mobile phone 200 due to a communication failure, and is not lost.

  In each of the above embodiments, the RTC 64 value is read after the stage data is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a. If the output flag 63d is not turned off within a predetermined time from the time indicated by the RTC value, the gaming state Both the storage memory 63a and the ID memory 63b are configured to be cleared to 0 (initialized). Instead, when a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the handle 18 is used and the touch sensor detects that the player's hand has moved away from the handle 18, the value of the RTC 64 is read and the RTC is read. If it is not detected that the hand has been returned to the handle 18 within a predetermined time from the time indicated by the game information, the game state storage memory 63a may be cleared to “0”.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, the final notification message 302 for notifying the end of the stage of the production pattern is configured to be displayed on the lower part of the LCD 10 by the process of S137. In addition to the display device, the present invention may be executed by a light emitting display device that is displayed by light emission such as a light bulb or a light emitting diode, or a sound generation device that notifies by voice.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the mobile phone 200 is used as a mobile terminal, but various mobile communication terminals such as a PDA (Personal Degital Assistant) can be used in addition to the mobile phone.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, communication is performed between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 via a wireless line using infrared as a medium. However, such communication is not limited to infrared communication. tooth) Communication using radio waves as a medium may be used.

  Alternatively, the update information (game information or the like) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1 may be a two-dimensional barcode. In this case, for example, in the second embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is configured to display the update information converted into a two-dimensional barcode on the liquid crystal panel 206. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 has a barcode reader (CCD camera or the like) for inputting a two-dimensional barcode and a decoding software for decoding (extracting) update information (game information or the like) from the input two-dimensional barcode. It comprises so that. According to this modified example, in the pachinko machine 1, the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 is read by the barcode reader, and the game information is read from the read two-dimensional barcode by the decoding software. (Part of update information) is extracted. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to determine the legitimacy of the extracted game information.

  Further, the mobile phone 200 may include a CCD camera, and a two-dimensional barcode (including update information) photographed by the CCD camera may be acquired (stored) as image data. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to display a two-dimensional barcode including update information (game information or the like) on the LCD 10 of the pachinko machine 1 every time one stage is completed. In addition, the mobile phone 200 is configured to cause the mobile phone 200 to acquire image data of the two-dimensional barcode by photographing the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the LCD 10 with a CCD camera. Furthermore, the mobile phone 200 is provided with decoding software for performing image processing on image data captured by the CCD camera and decoding (extracting) update information (game information, etc.) included in the two-dimensional barcode. You may comprise. In this case, for example, in the first embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is configured to determine the validity of the update information extracted from the two-dimensional barcode. Note that the mobile phone 200 may be configured to acquire two-dimensional barcode image data via the Internet. By using a two-dimensional barcode with a large data capacity, not only update information for updating the stage such as game information but also various information such as game amount measurement data for giving points according to the game amount Can be added.

  Further, in the communication process of the pachinko machine 1 in each of the above embodiments, the value of the RTC 64 is read at the timing when the stage data is stored in the gaming state storage memory 63a, and the time when no signal is input is determined to be a predetermined time or more from the value of the RTC 64. Then, the stage data stored in the game state storage memory 63a is configured to be cleared to “0”. Alternatively, when a signal is input, a predetermined time set initially may be extended, and it may be configured to determine whether or not a signal is not input at the extended time.

  Note that the creation of game information (stage data) by the process of S75 is executed after the end of the jackpot of the update condition in this embodiment, but at any timing as long as the occurrence of the jackpot of the update condition is confirmed. May be.

  In each of the above embodiments, the stage setting process (S11) for changing the stage of the effect pattern is performed on the main control board C. However, this process is performed on the communication board T or the display control board D. It may be configured.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the stage data stored in the mobile phone 200 is only the stage data of one type of pachinko machine 1, but the stage data of a plurality of types of pachinko machine 1 is stored. May be.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the game information is stored in the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal is configured to be overwritten at each stage (stage) of the effect pattern and only the latest stage data is stored. The stage data may not be overwritten, and all the stage data that has been cleared may be stored, that is, the entire history of stage clear may remain.

  In the second embodiment, when a request for acquiring update information (game information, etc.) is made, the pachinko machine 1 first verifies update information (game information, mobile data, etc.) possessed by the mobile phone 200. (Ie, whether or not the stage (stage) of the production pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order). Further, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to transmit the update information to the mobile phone 200 only when it is determined that the information is valid.

  Instead, when a request for acquisition of update information (game information or the like) is made, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to transmit the update information to the mobile phone 200 without confirming the validity of the mobile phone 200 data. May be configured. In this case, the stage data “3” may naturally be transmitted to the mobile phone 200 in which the stage data “3” is not stored (there is no evidence that the stage “2” has been completed). Therefore, in this modification, the mobile phone 200 is configured to leave all received stage data as a history in the mobile game data memory 250d. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to check the entire history of the stage data received from the mobile phone 200 configured as described above and thereby determine the validity. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, when it is confirmed that there is a stage that has been dropped in the history of the stage data, it is determined that the information is not legitimate (illegal information), and the stage that has been dropped Configure to start the lowest stage of the data. For example, if stage data “2” and “4” are confirmed in the history of the stage data received by the pachinko machine 1 from the mobile phone 200 and the stage data “3” is missing, the stage “ 3 "is started. This allows information to be illegally acquired, but prevents it from proceeding to a higher stage depending on the stage of illegal acquisition. Accordingly, it is possible to maintain the fairness of the player.

  In the second embodiment, the game information (stage data) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 to the pachinko machine 1 is data transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone 200. The game information transmitted to the telephone 200 may be used. For example, when a special performance pattern stage is sent by e-mail as a member benefit to a member of a specific model of the pachinko machine 1, the member can enjoy the special performance of the pachinko machine 1 using the game information. .

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, or a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where the symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. belongs to. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after the identification information string consisting of a plurality of identification information is variably displayed, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) As a result, the variation of the identification information is started, and the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmation at the time of the stop is confirmed. The slot machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is specific identification information. In this case, the game medium is a coin, medal, etc. Is given as a representative example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or When the predetermined time elapses, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and the jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out to the tray.

  The gaming machine and gaming system of the present invention and their modifications are shown below.

  Production control means for controlling the stage of the production pattern produced in stages on the display device, state detection means for detecting a state where the stage of the production pattern can be updated, and information transmitted from the mobile terminal A receiving means for receiving; and a determining means for determining information received by the receiving means, wherein the state detecting means detects a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and the information receiving means When the information transmitted from the portable terminal is received, the information is determined by the determining means, and the effect control means executes control of the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result. A gaming machine 1 to play.

  In the gaming machine 1, the display device may be a liquid crystal display device (LCD) provided in advance in the gaming machine to perform dynamic display, and is a display device provided separately from the LCD. May be.

  The gaming machine 1 includes game information creation means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and the game information creation means detects a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated by the state detection means. When it is done, it creates game information, the determination means determines whether or not the information transmitted from the portable terminal is valid, and the effect control means is the determination means A game machine 2 characterized by executing control of the stage of the effect pattern according to the game information when it is determined that the information transmitted from the portable terminal is legitimate information.

  According to the gaming machine 2, when a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected by the state detecting means, game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern is created by the game information creating means. On the other hand, when the information received from the portable terminal is determined to be valid information by the determining means, the effect control means is controlled to execute the stage of the effect pattern according to the game information.

  Here, “legitimate information” is information indicating that the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order. For example, when updating from the second stage to the third stage, the information indicating that the first stage has ended is “legitimate information”, and when updating from the third stage to the fourth stage, Information indicating that the second stage is completed is “legitimate information”. Further, as in the first embodiment, in the mobile phone 200 (portable terminal), confirmation (determination) is made from the game information (player identification information added thereto) that the stage of the production pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order. As a result, the signal (communication completion) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is also determined as “legitimate information” in the gaming machine.

  Therefore, only the player who transmitted the legitimate information from the portable terminal, that is, the legitimate player can update the stage of the effect pattern to the next stage, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  The gaming machine 2 includes game information storage means for storing the game information created by the game information creation means, and the game information storage means has the reception means within a predetermined time after the game information is stored. The gaming machine 3 is initialized if information transmitted from the portable terminal is not received.

  According to the gaming machine 3, if no information is received from the portable terminal within a predetermined time after the game information is stored in the game information storage means, the game information is erased (initialized).

  For example, when a player leaves the game machine in a state where the game information storage means stores the game information or leaves the game machine to go to a toilet, etc., another player takes some measures. Game information can be obtained illegally. However, if the game information is erased after a predetermined time since the game information is stored, it is possible to surely prevent information from being illegally acquired by another player. Therefore, the fairness of the player can be maintained.

  The gaming machine 2 or 3 includes game information storage means for storing the game information created by the game information creation means, and the game information storage means is initialized when a signal indicating the end of the game is recognized. A gaming machine 4 characterized in that

  Here, the “signal indicating the end of the game” means a signal input based on the player performing a predetermined operation indicating the intention to end the game.

  According to the gaming machine 4, when the signal indicating the end of the game is recognized, the gaming information and the player specifying information in the gaming machine are initialized. Therefore, when a player ends a game, game information to be attributed to the player is not illegally acquired by another player. Accordingly, the fairness of the player can be maintained.

  In the gaming machines 1 to 4, the information is update information including game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and the determination unit determines whether the update information is valid. The effect control means controls to execute the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the game information included in the update information or to initialize the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result by the determination means. A gaming machine 5 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine 5, when update information including game information corresponding to each stage of the production pattern is transmitted from the portable terminal to the gaming machine, the validity of the update information is determined by the determination means. Then, in accordance with the determination result by the determination means, the effect control means executes the effect pattern stage corresponding to the game information included in the update information, or controls to initialize the effect pattern stage. Is done.

  For example, when it is determined that the update information transmitted from the portable terminal to the gaming machine is valid, the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the gaming information is executed. In such a gaming machine, as long as the latest gaming information is stored in the portable terminal, the latest gaming information stored in the portable terminal can be stored even if the gaming information is lost due to poor control of the gaming machine. By transmitting, the player can start the game from the subsequent stage. Therefore, the stage once advanced does not go backward to the original low stage, and the player's interest is not lost.

  Conversely, if the gaming machine determines that the update information transmitted from the mobile terminal is not valid, the stage of the production pattern is initialized, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained for all players. it can.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5 includes game information creation means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and transmission means for sending update information including the game information to the portable terminal. The game information creating means creates game information when the state detecting means detects a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and the information transmitted from the portable terminal is the game information Is a signal transmitted from the portable terminal as a result of transmission by the transmission means, and the determination means determines whether the signal is valid, and the signal is the signal When determined by the determining means, the effect control means executes control of the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result by the determining means.

  According to the gaming machine 6, when the state detecting unit detects a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, the game information generating unit generates game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern. When a signal transmitted from the portable terminal as a result of the update information including the created game information being transmitted to the portable terminal by the transmitting means is received by the gaming machine, the validity of the signal is determined by the determining means. Thus, the control of the stage of the production pattern according to the determination result is executed by the production control means.

  The player finishes the stage (stage) of one effect pattern (a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected in the gaming machine), and the game information etc. (update information) created by the player in the gaming machine Is transmitted to the portable terminal and stored (acquired), in many cases, the game information is transmitted to the portable terminal following the game played by the portable terminal. In other words, game information created by the player's own game is stored in the player's own portable terminal. Here, for example, “a signal transmitted from the mobile terminal as a result of transmission of update information including game information from the gaming machine to the mobile terminal” indicates that the mobile terminal uses the game information (part of the update information). It is a communication completion signal transmitted by memorization, and when the gaming machine determines the communication completion signal as valid information (signal), it is assumed that the stage of the effect pattern in the gaming machine is updated. In this case, the communication completion signal is based on the player's own game result (game information), and the stage of the effect pattern can be updated based on the player's own game result. Therefore, since the player can update the stage of the production pattern based on his / her game result, the player is more than the game in which the stage of the production pattern is automatically updated according to the length of the game time. You can play games with high interest.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the game apparatus includes an effect stage end notification means for notifying a player that the current stage of the effect pattern is finished, and the notification by the effect stage end notification means is performed by the state detection means. A gaming machine that is executed at least once after a state in which a stage of an effect pattern can be updated is detected and before a predetermined update process is started.

  The predetermined update process includes, for example, a process for creating game information in the gaming machine, a process for selecting the end or continuation of the game by the player, a process for receiving information transmitted from the mobile terminal to the gaming machine, Processing for updating the stage of the production pattern in the gaming machine based on the information, processing for transmitting update information (gaming machine gaming information, model code, etc.) from the gaming machine to the player's mobile terminal as necessary, etc. , For setting the stage of the effect pattern that is started and detected when a state that can update the stage of the effect pattern (for example, completion of the stage (stage) of the current effect pattern) is detected. It is processing. In the update process, in order to transmit information received by the gaming machine, it is required to handle the mobile terminal with the player's own hand.

  According to the gaming machine 7, the end of the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern is a predetermined amount after the state in which the effect pattern can be updated (for example, the end of the current stage of the effect pattern) is detected. It is notified at least once before the update process is started. Therefore, the player can recognize in advance before the end of the stage that the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern ends. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game without worrying about the loss of the timing of various procedures for updating the stage of the performance pattern.

  In addition, since the end of the stage can be recognized in advance, for example, when the player has the intention to update the stage of the production pattern, communication between the gaming machine and the portable terminal (information from the portable terminal to the gaming machine ( For example, preparations such as taking out a portable terminal for transmission of update information) can be made with a margin.

  Note that the notification may be executed in an effect immediately before the end of the current stage, or may be executed in a plurality of effects before the end of the current stage. By notifying the end of the current stage in the effect immediately before the end of the current stage, the player can be surely recognized that the current stage will end when the effect ends. In addition, by notifying the end of the current stage in a plurality of effects before the end, it is possible to make the player strongly recognize that the current stage will eventually end.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7 includes condition notifying means for notifying a condition for updating the stage of the effect pattern, and the condition notifying means can update the stage of the effect pattern by the state detecting means. The gaming machine 8 is configured to notify the condition before it is detected.

  According to the gaming machine 8, conditions necessary for updating the stage of the production pattern (for example, the stage of the production pattern before the current stage of the production pattern ends) are detected (for example, the current stage of the production pattern ends). Notification of transmitting information from the portable terminal), the player can know in advance the necessary conditions until a state in which the stage of the production pattern can be updated is detected. Therefore, the player who wants to update the stage of the effect pattern can recognize the necessary conditions in advance until a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected. Therefore, the player does not waste the update opportunity. Also, if the player expects the stage of the current performance pattern to be updated to the next stage, the player will be notified in advance of the presence of the next stage (stage). Can arouse curiosity.

  The gaming machine 9 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the state in which the performance pattern detected by the state detecting means can be updated in stages is a state where a predetermined number of jackpots have occurred.

  The jackpot end is often the end of one game. Further, in many cases, the player can arbitrarily determine the timing of starting the game again after the jackpot. In other words, the end of the jackpot creates a time zone in which there is no problem even if the player temporarily interrupts the game. According to the gaming machine 9, since the state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is a predetermined number of jackpots, the timing of the stage of the effect pattern is controlled using the timing at which the predetermined number of jackpots has ended. Necessary information can be received from the portable terminal. Therefore, for example, when a player needs some operation to transmit information from his portable terminal to the gaming machine, it is very convenient.

  The gaming machine 9 includes dynamic display standby means for waiting for execution of dynamic display, and the dynamic display standby means is detected after the state that can update the stage of the effect pattern is detected by the state detection means. A gaming machine 10 characterized by waiting for execution of dynamic display while a predetermined update process is performed.

  Normally, when there is a holding ball, when the jackpot ends (the gaming state of 1 ends), dynamic display based on the holding ball is started. Therefore, when the jackpot has reached a predetermined number of times and an operation of the mobile terminal (such as an operation accompanying information transmission from the mobile terminal) is required for the update process, dynamic display is started by the holding ball. If so, it is difficult for the player to interrupt the game. In particular, when the big hit gaming state is derived by dynamic display, the player cannot stop the game. In such a case, it is difficult for the player to operate the mobile terminal, and in some cases, the player loses the timing to acquire the game information.

  However, according to the gaming machine 10, the execution of the dynamic display is awaited during the update process, so that the player can easily interrupt the game and operate the portable terminal, and accurately receive information from the portable terminal. Can be sent. Furthermore, if the dynamic display is started while the player is operating the mobile terminal, the operation may be erroneously performed psychologically. However, while the update process is being performed, the dynamic display can wait for execution, so the psychological burden on the player who operates the mobile terminal can be reduced, and erroneous operations can be reduced.

  The gaming machine 11 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, wherein transmission / reception of the information between the receiving unit or the transmitting unit and the portable terminal is performed via a wireless line.

  According to the gaming machine 11, in the transmission / reception of information between the gaming machine and the portable terminal, complicated work such as cable connection between them can be eliminated, and the player can easily transmit / receive information. Can do.

  In the gaming machine 11, the gaming machine 12 is characterized in that the wireless line executes infrared communication.

  According to the gaming machine 12, transmission / reception of information between the gaming machine and the portable terminal is performed by infrared communication. Here, since infrared rays are highly directional radio waves, information communication can be performed only with a target counterpart device (one game machine or one portable terminal). Therefore, even if a large number of gaming machines are arranged close to each other as in a game arcade, it is easy to avoid crosstalk of wireless lines between neighboring gaming machines and the target gaming machine.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, the staged effect pattern controlled by the stage control means is staged with a story characteristic. 13.

  According to the gaming machine 13, since the production pattern is produced in stages while having a story, even when the player plays a game for a long time, the player's curiosity can be maintained. Therefore, the player can play for a long time without losing interest.

  The gaming machine 14 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. Further, at the time of outputting the special gaming state, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which value (including information written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) is given.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the variation of the identification is started, and the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that it is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 16 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation, the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed, and the confirmation at the time of the stop is confirmed. Special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and at the time of starting the variation of the identification information Is a gaming machine that requires a predetermined number of balls and is configured so that a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state is output.

  An effect control means for controlling the stage of the effect pattern staged on the display device, a state detection means for detecting a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and information transmitted from the portable terminal are received. A gaming machine comprising: a receiving means for determining the information received by the receiving means; and a portable terminal comprising a portable transmitting means for transmitting the information to the gaming machine, When a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected by the state detection unit, and information transmitted from the portable transmission unit is received by the reception unit, the information is determined by the determination unit, The game system 1 is characterized in that the production control means executes control of the stage of the production pattern according to the determination result.

  In the gaming system 1, the display device of the gaming machine may be a liquid crystal display device (LCD) provided in advance in the gaming machine to perform dynamic display, and a display provided separately from the LCD. It may be a device.

  In the gaming system 1, the gaming machine includes game information creation means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and the game information creation means updates the stage of the effect pattern by the state detection means. When a possible state is detected, game information is created, and the determination means determines whether or not the information transmitted from the portable transmission means is valid, and the effect control means includes: When the determination means determines that the information transmitted from the portable transmission means is legitimate information, the game system 2 controls the stage of the effect pattern according to the game information.

  According to the gaming system 2, in the gaming machine, when the state detection means detects a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern is created by the game information creating means. On the other hand, when the information transmitted from the portable transmission means of the mobile terminal and received by the gaming machine is determined to be valid information by the determining means, the gaming machine has an effect pattern corresponding to the game information by the effect control means. It is controlled to execute the following steps.

  Here, “legitimate information” is information indicating that the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order. For example, when updating from the second stage to the third stage, the information indicating that the first stage has ended is “legitimate information”, and when updating from the third stage to the fourth stage, Information indicating that the second stage is completed is “legitimate information”. Further, as in the first embodiment, in the mobile phone 200 (portable terminal), confirmation (determination) is made from the game information (player identification information added thereto) that the stage of the production pattern is sequentially updated in ascending order. As a result, the signal (communication completion) transmitted from the mobile phone 200 is also determined as “legitimate information” in the gaming machine.

  Therefore, only the player who transmitted the legitimate information from the portable terminal, that is, the legitimate player can update the stage of the effect pattern to the next stage, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  In the gaming system 2, the gaming machine includes game information storage means for storing game information created by the game information creation means, and the game information storage means is stored within a predetermined time after the game information is stored. The gaming system 3 is initialized if the receiving means does not receive information transmitted from the portable transmitting means.

  According to the gaming system 3, in the gaming machine, if no information is received from the portable terminal within a predetermined time after the gaming information is stored in the gaming information storage means, the gaming information is erased (initialized). .

  For example, when a player leaves the game machine in a state where the game information storage means stores the game information or leaves the game machine to go to a toilet, etc., another player takes some measures. Game information can be obtained illegally. However, if the game information is erased after a predetermined time since the game information is stored, it is possible to surely prevent information from being illegally acquired by another player. That is, the fairness of the player can be maintained.

  In the gaming system 2 or 3, the gaming machine includes gaming information storage means for storing gaming information created by the gaming information creation means, and the gaming information storage means receives a signal indicating the end of gaming in the gaming machine. A gaming system 4 which is initialized when recognized.

  Here, the “signal indicating the end of the game” means a signal input to the gaming machine based on the player performing a predetermined operation indicating the intention to end the game.

  According to the gaming system 4, when a gaming machine recognizes a signal indicating the end of gaming, gaming information and player identification information in the gaming machine are initialized. Therefore, when a player ends a game, game information to be attributed to the player is not illegally acquired by another player. Accordingly, the fairness of the player can be maintained.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 4, the gaming machine includes game information creating means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and the game information creating means is configured to perform the effect by the state detecting means. The game information is created when a state in which the pattern stage can be updated is detected, and the portable terminal includes portable storage means for storing information transmitted from the portable transmission means, and the portable storage means When the stored information is update information including game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, the determination means determines whether the update information is valid, and the effect control means includes: The stage of the production pattern corresponding to the game information included in the update information is executed or the stage of the production pattern is initialized according to the determination result by the determination unit. Gaming system 5, characterized in Rukoto.

  According to the gaming system 5, when the update information stored in the portable storage means is transmitted from the portable terminal to the gaming machine, the validity of the updated information is determined by the determination means in the gaming machine. Then, in the gaming machine, depending on the result of the determination by the determination means, the effect control means executes the effect pattern stage corresponding to the game information included in the update information, or the effect pattern stage is initially set. It is controlled to become.

  Therefore, for example, when the update information transmitted from the mobile terminal to the gaming machine is determined to be valid in the gaming machine, the gaming machine changes the stage of the effect pattern corresponding to the gaming information included in the updating information. Make it run. In such a case, if the latest game information is stored in the portable terminal, the latest game information stored in the portable terminal is stored in the gaming machine even if the gaming information is lost due to poor control of the gaming machine. By transmitting, the player can start the game from the subsequent stage. Therefore, the gaming machine does not go backward from the stage once advanced to the original low stage, and does not lose the interest of the player.

  Furthermore, if the gaming machine determines that the update information transmitted from the mobile terminal is not valid, the stage of the effect pattern is initialized, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained for all players. it can.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 5, the gaming machine includes game information creating means for creating game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern, and transmitting means for transmitting update information including the game information to a portable terminal. The game information creating means creates game information when the state detecting means detects a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and the portable terminal receives the update information. Mobile information receiving means, and the information transmitted from the mobile terminal is updated information including game information created by the game information creating means is transmitted by the transmitting means, and the updated information is received by the portable receiving means. As a result, the signal is transmitted from the portable transmission means, and when the signal is determined by the determination means, the effect control means Gaming system 6, characterized in that to perform the control stages of the effect pattern corresponding to the constant results.

  According to the gaming system 6, in the gaming machine, when the state detecting means detects a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern is created by the game information creating means. When a signal transmitted from the portable terminal is received by the gaming machine as a result of the created gaming information being transmitted to the portable terminal by the transmitting means, the gaming machine determines the signal by the determining means, The stage control of the production pattern according to the determination result is executed by the production control means.

  The player finishes the stage (stage) of one effect pattern (a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected in the gaming machine), and the game information etc. (update information) created by the player in the gaming machine Is transmitted to the portable terminal and stored (acquired), in many cases, the game information is transmitted to the portable terminal following the game played by the portable terminal. In other words, game information created by the player's own game is stored in the player's own portable terminal. Here, for example, “a signal transmitted from the mobile terminal as a result of transmission of update information including game information from the gaming machine to the mobile terminal” indicates that the mobile terminal uses the game information (part of the update information). It is a communication completion signal transmitted by memorization, and when the gaming machine determines the communication completion signal as valid information (signal), it is assumed that the stage of the effect pattern in the gaming machine is updated. In this case, the communication completion signal is based on the player's own game result (game information), and the stage of the effect pattern can be updated based on the player's own game result. Therefore, since the player can update the production pattern based on his / her game result, the player has a higher interest than the game in which the stage of the production pattern is automatically updated according to the length of the game time. You can play games while holding.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 6, the gaming machine includes an effect stage end notification means for notifying the player that the current stage of the effect pattern ends, and the notification by the effect stage end notification means is: The gaming system 7 is executed at least once after a state in which the effect pattern can be updated is detected by the state detecting means until a predetermined update process is started.

  The predetermined update process includes, for example, a process for creating game information in the gaming machine, a process for selecting the end or continuation of the game by the player, a process for receiving information transmitted from the mobile terminal to the gaming machine, Processing for updating the stage of the production pattern in the gaming machine based on the information, processing for transmitting update information (gaming machine gaming information, model code, etc.) from the gaming machine to the player's mobile terminal as necessary, etc. , For setting the stage of the effect pattern that is started and detected when a state that can update the stage of the effect pattern (for example, completion of the stage (stage) of the current effect pattern) is detected. It is processing. In the update process, in order to transmit information received by the gaming machine, it is required to handle the mobile terminal with the player's own hand.

  According to the gaming system 7, in the gaming machine, the end of the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern means that the stage of the effect pattern can be updated (for example, the current stage of the effect pattern ends). It is notified at least once after the detection until the predetermined update process is started. Therefore, the player can recognize in advance before the end of the stage that the current stage (stage) of the effect pattern ends. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game without worrying about the loss of the timing of various procedures for updating the stage of the performance pattern.

  In addition, since the end of the stage can be recognized in advance, for example, when the player has the intention to update the stage of the production pattern, communication between the gaming machine and the portable terminal (information from the portable terminal to the gaming machine ( For example, preparations such as taking out a portable terminal for transmission of update information) can be made with a margin.

  Note that the notification may be executed in an effect immediately before the end of the current stage, or may be executed in a plurality of effects before the end of the current stage. By notifying the end of the current stage in the effect immediately before the end of the current stage, the player can be surely recognized that the current stage will end when the effect ends. In addition, by notifying the end of the current stage in a plurality of effects before the end, it is possible to make the player strongly recognize that the current stage will eventually end.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 7, the gaming machine includes condition notifying means for notifying a condition for updating the stage of the effect pattern, and the condition notifying means is the stage of the effect pattern by the state detecting means. The game system 8 is characterized in that the condition is notified until information that can be updated is detected.

  According to the gaming system 8, in the gaming machine, it is necessary to update the stage of the production pattern until a state in which the production pattern can be updated (for example, the end of the current stage of the production pattern) is detected. Since the condition (for example, transmitting information from the portable terminal) is notified, the player can know in advance the necessary condition until a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected. Therefore, the player who wants to update the stage of the effect pattern can recognize the necessary conditions in advance until a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected. Therefore, the player does not waste the update opportunity. Also, if the player expects the stage of the current performance pattern to be updated to the next stage, the player will be notified in advance of the presence of the next stage (stage). Can arouse curiosity.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 8, the state in which the stage of the effect pattern detected by the state detecting means can be updated is a state in which a predetermined number of jackpots have occurred.

  The jackpot end is often the end of one game. Further, in many cases, the player can arbitrarily determine the timing of starting the game again after the jackpot. In other words, the end of the jackpot creates a time zone in which there is no problem even if the player temporarily interrupts the game. According to the gaming system 9, since the state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is a predetermined number of jackpots, the timing of the stage of the effect pattern is controlled by using the timing at which the predetermined number of jackpots has ended. Necessary information can be transmitted from the portable terminal to the gaming machine. Therefore, for example, when a player needs some operation to transmit information from his portable terminal to the gaming machine, it is very convenient.

  In the gaming system 9, the gaming machine includes dynamic display standby means for waiting for execution of dynamic display, and the dynamic display standby means has a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated by the state detection means. The gaming system 10 is characterized in that execution of dynamic display is waited while a predetermined update process is performed after detection.

  In a gaming machine, usually, when there is a holding ball, when the jackpot ends (the gaming state of 1 ends), dynamic display based on the holding ball is started. Therefore, when the jackpot has reached a predetermined number of times and an operation of the mobile terminal (such as an operation accompanying information transmission from the mobile terminal) is required for the update process, dynamic display is started by the holding ball. If so, it is difficult for the player to interrupt the game. In particular, when the big hit gaming state is derived by dynamic display, the player cannot stop the game. In such a case, it is difficult for the player to operate the mobile terminal, and in some cases, the player loses the timing to acquire the game information.

  However, according to the gaming system 10, during the update process, the game machine waits for the dynamic display to be executed, so that the player can easily interrupt the game and operate the portable terminal. The information can be transmitted accurately. Furthermore, if the dynamic display is started while the player is operating the mobile terminal, the operation may be erroneously performed psychologically. However, while the update process is being performed, the gaming machine can wait for the execution of dynamic display, so the psychological burden on the player who operates the mobile terminal can be reduced, and erroneous operations can be reduced. .

  In any one of the gaming systems 6 to 10, the portable terminal includes a portable receiving means for receiving update information including game information corresponding to each stage of the effect pattern executed in the gaming machine, and the portable receiving means When it is determined that the update information received by the mobile reception means is inappropriate update information by the mobile determination means that determines whether or not the received update information is appropriate, A gaming system comprising: a write prohibiting unit that prohibits writing of the update information to the portable storage unit.

  According to the gaming system 11, when update information including game information is received by the mobile reception unit in the mobile terminal, the mobile determination unit determines whether or not the update information is appropriate. In this case, when it is determined that the update information is inappropriate update information, writing of the update information to the portable storage unit is prohibited by the write prohibiting unit.

  Here, the update information determined to be “inappropriate” by the mobile determination means means update information indicating that the stage (stage) of the effect pattern is not sequentially updated in ascending order. Specifically, when the mobile terminal receives stage data (game information, part of update information) from the gaming machine, the stage data must be “1” larger than the stage data stored in the mobile terminal. For example, the portable determination unit determines that the received stage data (part of the update information) is “inappropriate”.

  In order to update the stage of the production pattern produced by the gaming machine, it is essential that information is transmitted from the mobile terminal. Inappropriate update information (indicating that the stages are not sequentially updated in ascending order) that is not stored in the mobile terminal is not transmitted to the gaming machine. Therefore, the player cannot update the stage of the production pattern with inappropriate information (indicating that the stages are not sequentially updated in ascending order). Accordingly, the stage of the production pattern is updated sequentially in ascending order in a fair manner for all players.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 11, the transmission / reception of the information performed between the reception unit and the portable transmission unit or between the transmission unit and the portable reception unit is performed via a wireless line. A gaming system 12 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming system 12, in the transmission and reception of information or signals between the gaming machine and the portable terminal, troublesome work such as cable connection between the two can be eliminated, and the player can easily transmit information or signals. Can send and receive.

  In the gaming system 12, the gaming system 13 is characterized in that the wireless line executes infrared communication.

  According to the gaming system 13, transmission / reception of information between the gaming machine and the portable terminal is performed by infrared communication. Here, since infrared rays are highly directional radio waves, information communication can be performed only with a target counterpart device (one game machine or one portable terminal). Therefore, even if a large number of gaming machines are arranged close to each other as in a game arcade, it is easy to avoid crosstalk of wireless lines between neighboring gaming machines and the target gaming machine.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 13, the staged production pattern controlled by the stage control means is staged with a story characteristic. 14.

  According to the gaming system 14, since the production pattern is produced in stages while having a story, even when the player plays a game for a long time, the player's curiosity can be maintained. Therefore, the player can play for a long time without losing interest.

  The gaming system 15 according to any one of the gaming systems 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. Further, at the time of outputting the special gaming state, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which value (including information written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) is given.

  The gaming system 16 according to any one of the gaming systems 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the variation of the identification is started, and the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that it is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming system 17 according to any one of the gaming system or the gaming systems 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation, the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed, and the confirmation at the time of the stop is confirmed. Special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and at the time of starting the variation of the identification information Is a gaming machine that requires a predetermined number of balls and is configured so that a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state is output.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
10 Liquid crystal display device, LCD (display device)
21 Infrared detector (receiver)
200 Mobile phone (mobile terminal)
209 Infrared light emitting unit (portable transmitter)
500 Gaming System C Main Control Board D Display Control Board T Communication Board

Claims (2)

Production control means for controlling the stage of the production pattern produced in stages on the display device;
State detecting means for detecting a state in which the stage of the effect pattern can be updated;
A receiving means for receiving information transmitted from the mobile terminal;
Determining means for determining the information received by the receiving means,
When a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated is detected by the state detection unit, and information transmitted from the portable terminal is received by the information reception unit, the information is determined by the determination unit, The effect control means executes control of the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result. An effect control means for controlling the stage of the effect pattern staged on the display device, a state detection means for detecting a state where the stage of the effect pattern can be updated, and information transmitted from the portable terminal are received. A gaming machine comprising: a receiving means for determining the information received by the receiving means;
A portable terminal comprising portable transmission means for transmitting the information to the gaming machine,
When the state that can update the stage of the effect pattern is detected by the state detection unit, and the information transmitted from the portable transmission unit is received by the reception unit, the information is determined by the determination unit, The game system characterized in that the effect control means executes control of the stage of the effect pattern according to the determination result.

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