JP2019068969A - Game machine and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing game amusement by easily sharing customization of a game mode with other users.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 capable of customizing a game mode comprises: issuing means for issuing an identification code capable of specifying customized information; input means capable of inputting the identification code by an operation of a player; and determination means for determining whether input contents input to the input means is the input contents corresponding to the identification code specifying the customized information or not. The identification code is a common identification code which is preliminarily set to the slot machine 1 of the same type. Game mode control means executes a game mode on the basis of the customized information specified by the identification code when the determination means determines the input contents are to be corresponding to the identification code to specify the customized information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine and a gaming system provided with the gaming machine.

  A gaming machine such as a pachislot machine (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a "slot machine") is provided with a plurality of reels on which symbols are arranged, and the player inserts a medal and depresses the start lever to make a plurality The reels rotate, and then the reel stop buttons are operated to stop the rotating reels, and the winning is determined based on the combination of symbols appearing when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out .

  The slot machine is provided with a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an animation image etc., a speaker for emitting sound, a rendering device such as a light emitting light, etc., in order to enhance the game, and these rendering devices are slot machines It is controlled by the control part incorporated in. The control unit changes the image pattern displayed on the liquid crystal display, the sound pattern emitted from the speaker, and the light emission pattern of the lamp by selectively using predetermined control data from the control data group according to the progress of the game. It is possible to

  And as a technique regarding control of an effect device, what a player himself can customize game modes, such as an effect, is known (patent documents 1-4). In the devices described in Patent Documents 1 to 4, for example, setting of lighting location and lighting time is performed for each of the individual back lamps partitioned by the lamp housing, using a game device prepared separately from the slot machine. Thus, it is described that the player can customize the effect and read the customized data into the gaming machine, so that the player can play the game with the customized effect. In the cases described in Patent Documents 1 to 4, since the player can freely customize his / her desired effect mode, unlike the effect that only fixed contents are expressed, a game effect reflecting the preference of the player Can be realized, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2004-49376 JP 2004-49377 Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2004-49378 Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2004-49379

  In recent years, the development of communication infrastructure has rapidly progressed, and the user is in an environment where they can receive desired information immediately and easily if they access the Internet using a smartphone, personal computer or the like. In addition, the user can not only receive information but also send information to other users via the Internet. Information on slot machines is also disseminated to communication networks on the Internet, social networking services (SNS), information exchange sites, etc. (for example, bulletin boards, blogs, homepages etc.), etc. Information of the game is actively exchanged by involving the user of. Such information exchange improves the interest of the gaming machine depending on the content, and may be an opportunity to attract many users to the gaming machine.

  In this regard, although the game effects reflecting the preference of the player can be realized in the ones described in Patent Documents 1 to 4, the customized effects are realized only by the created player, for example, the Internet It is difficult to easily share a customized presentation with other users who can exchange information via. For this reason, the user can only enjoy the customized effect within the small range of the user and one slot machine, and there is a limit in improving the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and its object is to make it possible to easily share the customization of the game mode with other users, thereby making it possible to improve the interest of the game, and An object is to provide a gaming system provided with the gaming machine.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a selection information storage means for storing selection information for customizing a game mode, and a selection capable of selecting the selection information by the operation of the player. Means, customization information storage means capable of storing at least one pattern of customization information which is the selection information selected by the operation of the selection means, and at least one pattern stored in the customization information storage means It is a gaming machine provided with a game mode control means for executing a game mode based on any of the customization information among the customization information, wherein the gaming machine is the customization information stored in the customization information storage means. Issue identification means for issuing identification information that can identify the above, and the identification information is input by the operation of the player The identification means for determining whether or not the input contents inputted to the input means are input contents corresponding to the identification information specifying the customization information; The information is common identification information set in advance to the same type of gaming machine, and the game mode control means is an input content corresponding to the identification information specifying the customization information by the determination means. When it is determined, a game mode based on the customization information specified by the identification information is executed (claim 1).

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to play a game in the same customized game mode by inputting the same identification information, regardless of the game machine installed in any store if it is a game machine of the same model. can do. For this reason, for example, when users share identification information via a network medium, one game user and another user can easily share the customized game mode.

  In addition, since the player can hold the cascading pattern infinitely by acquiring the identification information for each customization information, the player can enjoy the game by selecting the game mode according to the game situation, the mood, and the skill. it can.

  In this case, the identification information is preferably an identification code consisting of letters, numbers, symbols, or a combination thereof (Claim 2).

  By configuring in this way, if the identification information is an identification code consisting of letters, numbers, symbols, or a combination thereof, writing to SNS etc. on the Internet is easy, and users can customize each other through the network medium. It can be made easy to share.

  In this case, it is preferable that the selection information is configured to be able to select audio pattern information, video pattern information, light emission pattern information, and effect pattern information, respectively (Claim 3).

  In this case, the game mode includes a default mode in which the player does not operate the selection means, a customization mode customized by the player, audio pattern information set in advance, video pattern information, light emission pattern information, and effects It is preferable that the game machine has a pre-install mode configured by pattern information, and the gaming machine includes a pre-install mode selection unit capable of selecting the pre-install mode by the operation of the player (claim 4).

  By this configuration, even a player who does not want to customize or a player who is not used to customization can enjoy playing the game.

  A game system according to the present invention is a game server machine capable of transmitting / receiving information to / from a player's information terminal device via the network from the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the player's information terminal device and a network. And the game server machine transmits the selection information to the information terminal device of the player and server side selection information storage means for storing the selection information for customizing the game mode. Server side selection information transmitting means, server side selection information receiving means for receiving from the information terminal device the customization information which is the selection information selected by the information terminal device of the player, and the server side selection information reception Server-side customization information storage means capable of storing at least one pattern of the customization information received by the means; A server side issuing unit that issues the identification information capable of specifying the customization information stored in the customization information storage unit; and a server side identification information transmission unit that transmits the identification information to the information terminal device; The identification information issued by the gaming server machine and transmitted from the gaming server machine to the information terminal device is input by the player to the input means of the gaming machine, and the determination means of the gaming machine performs the input. When it is determined that the input content input to the means is the input content corresponding to the identification information specifying the customization information, the game mode control means of the gaming machine uses the customization information specified by the identification information. To execute a game mode based on the above (claim 5).

  According to the gaming machine and the gaming system of the present invention, it is possible to easily share the customization of the game mode with other users, and to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an entire configuration of a circuit provided in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. They are a flowchart (a) which shows the customization mode of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a flowchart (b) which shows identification code issuing processing. 5A is a flowchart showing identification code input processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a flowchart showing a pre-install mode. FIG. 51 schematically shows a main menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display unit of the slot machine of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 24A is a view schematically showing a system setting selection screen displayed on the liquid crystal display unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 16B is a view schematically showing a rendering system setting selection screen; FIG. 16A is a view schematically showing an identification code input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 16B is a view schematically showing an identification code issuance screen; FIG. 51 schematically shows a pre-install selection screen displayed on the liquid crystal display unit of the slot machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram showing information transmission between players concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the structure of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and information transmission between players. It is a block diagram (a) which shows the whole structure of the circuit with which the smart phone which comprises the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention is equipped, and the block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit with which a game server machine is provided. It is the figure which showed typically the main menu screen displayed on the display part of the smart phone which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine 1 which is a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<< Configuration of slot machine >>
As shown in FIG. 1, in the slot machine 1, a front door 2 that closes an opening is attached to a box-shaped case opened on the front side so as to be openable and closable. A front panel is attached to the front door 2 of the slot machine 1. The player can visually recognize a part of the symbols of the three reels 4 to 6 juxtaposed inside the slot machine 1 through the three transparent display windows 7 to 9 in the front panel. For convenience of explanation, the reels 4, 5 and 6 may be referred to as "left reel", "middle reel" and "right reel", respectively.

  For example, 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 4 to 6. The symbols include, for example, bonus symbols (red seven, white seven, etc.), small character symbols (watermelon, cherry, etc.), replay (replay) symbols, etc. The reels 4 to 6 have different symbol arrangements, and the player is nine pieces in total, three drawn on the upper, middle and lower sides of the respective reels 4 to 6 from the display windows 7 to 9. The symbol is visible.

  As shown by dotted lines in FIG. 1, three pay lines (L1, L2, L3) are displayed horizontally in the display windows 7-9, with the pay lines lined up and down. The reels 4 to 6 are sequentially stopped, and when a specific symbol is aligned on any of the pay lines, a winning is achieved, and a predetermined number of medals (game media) are paid out.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 3 is set by the operation (depression) of the BET switch 49 when the medals are credited (stored) in the credit medal display unit 20. The effective number of pay lines is controlled to be different according to the number of inserted medals. For example, when one medal is inserted, the numeral “1” of the pay line display lamp 10 is turned on, and one pay line L1 is displayed. When two medals have been inserted, the number "2" of the pay line display lamp 10 lights up, and two pay lines L1 and L2 are displayed. Then, when three medals are inserted, the numeral "3" of the pay line display lamp 10 lights up, and all three pay lines are displayed. The number of pay lines is three here, but may be two or less or four or more.

  Side lamps 18 and side speakers 11 are provided on both sides of the front door 2, and an upper lamp 16 is provided above the front door 2. Further, the liquid crystal display unit 17 is provided above the display windows 7 to 9, and LED (Light Emitting Diode) display units 23 and 24 and the BET display lamp 21 are provided below the display windows 7 to 9. . The liquid crystal display unit 17 displays, for example, an effect to be executed during the game as an image. The LED display units 23 and 24 display the number of games, the number of winnings, and the like. The BET indicator lamp 21 lights up for the number of medals inserted. These are driven through each drive circuit, and output general winning notification in the game, sound effects of machine operation, effect sound, etc., and display means for notifying the player of various winning results. Act as.

  The liquid crystal display unit 17 has a rectangular screen as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, and the screen is fitted and fixed to the front door 2. The screen is mainly composed of a backlight, a liquid crystal panel and the like, and light emitted from the backlight disposed in the back direction of the liquid crystal panel can be transmitted through the liquid crystal panel to display an image. The liquid crystal display unit 17 can display effects to be executed during the game on the screen as a video based on a control signal from the sub control unit 35 described later, and can display various images and moving images.

  Further, on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17, a touch panel is disposed in an overlapping manner in the upper layer, and the operation unit and the input unit can be displayed on any portion on the screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, it is possible to display a button having a letter surrounded by a rectangle on the screen as an operation unit. The player can operate by applying pressing force to the button displayed on the screen using a fingertip. The sub control unit 35 determines an image or the like to be displayed next on the liquid crystal display unit 17 in accordance with the operation content of the player and the display content of the screen. As described later, the liquid crystal display unit 17 is a selection unit capable of selecting selection information by an operation of a player, an issuance unit for issuing identification information capable of specifying customization information stored in the customization information storage unit, An input unit capable of inputting identification information by an operation of a player is configured. Instead of the liquid crystal display unit 17, separate devices (switches, cross buttons, etc.) may be used as selection means, issue means, and input means.

  At the center of the front of the slot machine 1, there is provided a start lever 12 which is operated to rotate each of the reels 4 to 6. The start operation of the start lever 12 is detected by the start switch 12S (see FIG. 2), and a start signal instructing the start of the game is output to the main CPU 100 described later.

  At the front center of the slot machine 1, three reel stop buttons 13 to 15 for stopping the rotation of the respective reels 4 to 6 are provided corresponding to the respective reels 4 to 6. The depression operation of the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 is detected by the stop switches 13S to 15S (see FIG. 2), and a stop signal instructing stop of the rotation of each reel is output to the main CPU 100 described later.

  Further, a medal tray 25 is provided at the lower front of the slot machine 1. The medal receiver 25 stores a medal discharged from a return port (not shown) for returning the inserted medal and a medal payout outlet (not shown) for paying out the medal at the time of winning.

  The reels 4 to 6 are configured as reel units, and a stepping motor 27 (see FIG. 2) is connected to each of the reels 4 to 6. The driving of the stepping motor 27 is controlled by a main CPU 100 described later. The reels 4 to 6 are rotated by the drive of the stepping motor 27, and a part of the outer periphery of each of the reels 4 to 6 is displayed in each display window 7 to 9.

  Three lamp cases (not shown) are respectively provided inside the reels 4 to 6. A backlight 29 (see FIG. 2) is attached in each lamp case. Each backlight 29 is individually controlled to be lit through a lamp drive circuit (not shown), and three symbols are illuminated from the back (inside) for each of the reels 4 to 6.

  Further, below the reel unit, a medal hopper 30 (see FIG. 2) and a power supply unit 31 (see FIG. 2) for supplying power are provided. The power supply unit 31 includes a setting step selection switch 32 (see FIG. 2), a setting key switch 33 (see FIG. 2), a stop setting switch 52 (see FIG. 2), and an automatic settlement setting switch 53 (see FIG. 2).

  The setting stage selection switch 32 is an input means for changing the setting value of the winning probability of the internal lottery. There are six setting values, for example, from setting 1 to setting 6. The setting key switch 33 is an input means for validating the operation of the setting stage selection switch 32. The strike setting switch 52 is an input means for setting whether or not the game is to be stopped until the predetermined release operation is performed, that is, after the bonus is completed. The automatic settlement setting switch 53 is an input unit for setting whether or not to execute the automatic settlement, that is, the payout of the credit after the end of the bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a main control unit 34 and a sub control unit 35 as control means. Main control unit 34 includes main CPU 100, clock generation circuit 37, main ROM 38, main RAM 39, game control unit 42, lottery processing unit 43, transmission timing control circuit 44 for transmitting data to sub control unit 35, data transmission circuit 56 and so on.

  The main CPU 100 is a control means, reads programs and data stored in a main ROM 38 described later, and performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game for each device constituting the slot machine 1. Transmit a predetermined signal. The main CPU 100 is provided with an input port 45 and an output port 46, and through the input port 45, the medal sensor 47, each stop switch 13S to 15S, the start switch 12S, the first, second, third reel index 48, the BET switch 49 It is connected with etc. In addition, peripheral devices such as the medal block solenoid 50, the start lever LED 51, the pay line display lamp 10, the BET display lamp 21, the LED displays 23, 24 and the stepping motor 27 are electrically connected to the output port 46. .

  The main ROM 38 is storage means, and the main CPU 100 controls each process (process for execution program executed by the stock machine 1, symbol table (table for symbol stop control, etc.), winning combination table, lottery probability table, etc.) Fixed data for performing) is stored. The main RAM 39 is used as a temporary data storage area of a program executed by the main CPU 100.

  The game control unit 42 (main CPU 100) controls the progress of the game. Furthermore, the game control unit 42 controls transition between a plurality of game states, such as a normal game state and a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. In addition, to control the progress of the game during each gaming state, for example, to switch to another gaming state triggered by the achievement of the predetermined end (transition) conditions, such as switching the flag of the gaming state Including control.

  When the lottery processing unit 43 (main CPU 100) receives the start signal output from the start switch 12S, it draws one random number value from random numbers in the range of predetermined numerical values, and selects the selected random number value at the setting stage In accordance with the setting value of the switch 32 and the gaming state to be described later, the internal winning is determined by collating with the winning determination table stored in the main ROM 38.

  The three stepping motors 27 connected to the main CPU 100 are coaxially connected to the reels 4 to 6, and each time one pulse is output from the main CPU 100 to the stepping motor 27, each at a constant step angle. Rotate reels 4 to 6. The first, second and third reel indexes 48 detect reset pulses generated each time the reels 4 to 6 make one rotation, and determine a predetermined reference position based on the detected timing. The main CPU 100 can manage the rotation angle from the reference position by counting the number of pulse outputs from the reference position time point.

  The main CPU 100 stops the fluctuation of the symbols of the reels 4 to 6 based on the lottery result of the lottery processing unit 43 and the stop operation timing detected by the stop switches 13S to 15S. When the main CPU 100 drives and controls the stepping motor 27 and the predetermined winning combination is internally won, the combination of the symbols is an effective pay line based on the stop operation timing of the reel stop switches 13s to 15s. So-called pull-in control is performed in which the rotation of the reels 4 to 6 is stopped in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols so as to be displayed as much as possible. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols of winning combinations other than the winning combination whose display is permitted by internal lottery, the reels 4 to 6 can be displayed in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols so as not to be displayed along the winning line. The so-called kicking control is executed to stop the rotation of.

  When all the reels 4 to 6 have stopped rotating, the main CPU 100 determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the pay line is a symbol combination determined corresponding to the internal winning combination. Do. That is, when the variation of the symbols is stopped by the main CPU 100, the symbol combination determined corresponding to the internal winning combination based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the pay lines provided on the symbol display means 7-9. It is determined whether the internal winning combination has been won according to whether or not

  The main CPU 100 outputs an output timing information signal to the data transmission circuit 56 according to the situation of the game. The data transmission circuit 56 temporarily stores the output timing information signal, and then outputs the output timing information signal to the data input circuit 57 of the sub control unit 35 based on the output signal from the transmission timing control circuit 44.

  Further, the main CPU 100 reads out necessary data from the fixed data stored in the main ROM 38 and controls the operation of the slot machine 1 in accordance with the progress status of the game. The main CPU 100 also controls the operation of the slot machine 1 based on input / output signals from the peripheral devices connected to the input port 45 and the output port 46.

  The sub control unit 35 includes a sub CPU 54, an audio LSI 55, a data input circuit 57, a clock generation circuit 58, a sub ROM 59, a sub RAM 60, a customization processing unit 61, an audio ROM 65, an amplifier circuit 66, and the like.

  The sub CPU 54 is a control means, reads a program or data stored in a sub ROM 59 described later, and performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game for each device constituting the slot machine 1. Transmit a predetermined signal. The sub CPU 54 is electrically connected to peripheral devices such as the upper lamp 16, the liquid crystal display unit 17, the side lamp 18, the backlight 29, and the side speaker 11.

  The voice LSI 55 includes a digital / analog conversion circuit, and has a function of converting voice data read out from the voice ROM 65 in accordance with a control signal from the sub CPU 54 into an analog signal and reproducing it as an actual sound signal. The voice ROM 65 is storage means, and voice data is stored therein. The amplifier circuit 66 amplifies the sound signal output from the audio LSI 55 and causes the side speaker 11 to output the amplified sound.

  The sub ROM 59 is a storage means, and the sub CPU 54 executes an execution program for controlling connected devices, effect data for causing such devices to execute effects including an internal winning of a winning combination, a notification such as a winning, etc. Fixed data for performing each control (processing) is stored.

  The sub ROM 59 stores a program for combining bit patterns corresponding to the respective items to be cassizerized (customization information), an identification code conversion control program, a customization effect control program, and the like. The selected customization information (details will be described later) is combined with a predetermined bit pattern, and converted by the identification code conversion control program to generate a corresponding identification code. Further, the identification code conversion control program converts the identification code to generate a combination of predetermined bit patterns. The sub RAM 60 is a storage means and is used as a temporary data storage area of a program executed by the sub ROM 59.

  The sub ROM 59 stores selection information for customizing the game mode. The sub ROM 59 constitutes selection information storage means for storing selection information for customizing the game mode. In the present embodiment, the game mode includes an audio pattern emitted from the side speaker 11 in accordance with the game progress, and the operation sound, BGM, etc. can be customized by customizing the audio pattern. The sub ROM 59 stores a plurality of voice pattern information. In addition, the game mode includes a video pattern displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 17 in accordance with the game progress, and by customizing the video pattern, it is possible to customize the standby screen, the stage of the game, and the like. The sub ROM 59 stores a plurality of video pattern information. In addition, the game mode includes the light emission pattern of the upper lamp 16, the side lamp 18, and the backlight 29, and by customizing the light emission pattern, it is possible to customize the light emission (flash) etc. when a specific winning is determined. it can. The sub ROM 59 stores a plurality of light emission pattern information.

  The sub ROM 59 stores a plurality of effect pattern information including a specific sound pattern, a video pattern, and a light emission pattern. In the present embodiment, the game mode includes an effect pattern to be executed at the time of an effect including an announcement such as a winning combination or not, and the distribution of winning establishment when a specific effect pattern is executed can be customized. .

  The customization processing unit 61 executes processing related to customizing the game mode, and includes a game mode control unit 62, an issuing unit 63, and a determination unit 64.

  The customization processing unit 61 (sub-CPU 54) performs sub-operation in response to a player's operation (for example, operating (touching) a "main menu display" button (not shown) displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17). The main menu screen is called from the ROM 59 and displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17 (see FIG. 5). As shown in FIG. 5, buttons of "system setting selection screen", "effect system setting selection screen", "pre-install selection screen", "identification code input screen" and "identification code issuance screen" are displayed on the main menu. The player can proceed to the desired processing screen by touching the button.

  The customization processing unit 61 (sub CPU 54) calls up the system setting selection screen from the sub ROM 59 in response to the player's operation (touching the "system setting selection screen" displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17). The image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17 (see FIG. 6A). By proceeding to the system setting selection screen, it is possible to select audio pattern information, video pattern information, and light emission pattern information. As shown in FIG. 6A, the system setting selection screen is provided with the fields of "operation sound", "disbursement sound", "BGM", "flash" and "stage", and the items are displayed on the left side in the field. Pull-down menu is displayed. For example, when "Operation sound 1" displayed on the right of the operation sound item in the operation sound column is touched, the pull-down menu "Operation sound 1", "Operation sound 2", "Operation sound 3" (not shown) is displayed, If the displayed "operation sound 3" is touched, "operation sound 3" can be selected.

  The customization processing unit 61 (sub-CPU 54) responds to the player's operation (touches the "effect system setting selection screen" displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17), and the effect system setting selection screen is displayed from the sub ROM 59. It is called and displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17 (see FIG. 6B). By advancing to the effect system setting selection screen, it becomes possible to select effect pattern information. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), on the effect system setting selection screen, the probability (number) that a predetermined winning combination will be won is displayed when "precaution sound is not generated" and the predetermined effect (1 to 6) occurs. The buttons "UP" and "DOWN" are displayed. It is specified by touching the number, and then the probability can be changed by pressing the “UP” or “DOWN” button while the number is specified and moving the number up and down. The player can select an effect pattern for a predetermined winning combination.

  The customization processing unit 61 (sub CPU 54) touches the "setting" displayed on the player's operation ("system setting selection screen") or touches the "setting" displayed on the "effect system setting screen". According to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the sub RAM 60 stores customization information which is selection information selected by the operation of the liquid crystal display unit 17. The sub RAM 60 constitutes customization information storage means capable of storing at least one pattern of customization information which is selection information selected by the operation of the selection means.

  The sub ROM 59 stores a set (set information) of audio pattern information, video pattern information, light emission pattern information, and effect pattern information selected in advance from selection information for customizing the game mode. .

  The customization processing unit 61 (sub-CPU 54) calls the pre-install selection screen from the sub-ROM 59 in response to the player's operation (touching the "pre-install selection screen" displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17). The image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17 (see FIG. 8). By proceeding to the pre-install selection screen, it is possible to select the set information described above. As shown in FIG. 8, buttons of “Airplane Travel Wind”, “Car Travel Wind”, “Shipline Travel Wind”, and “Bicycle Travel Wind” are provided on the pre-install selection screen. For example, “airplane traveling wind” is set information of audio pattern information, video pattern information, light emission pattern information, and effect pattern information that makes a journey by plane. When the player touches "Airplane Trip Wind", audio pattern information, video pattern information, light emission pattern information, and effect pattern information are selected based on the set information. As described above, even the player who is not used to the customization can customize the audio pattern information, the video pattern information, the light emission pattern information, and the effect pattern information only by selecting the set information.

  The customization processing unit 61 (sub-CPU 54) is a set selected by the operation of the pre-install selection screen according to the operation of the player (touching the “setting” displayed on the “pre-install selection screen”. See FIG. 8). Information (customization information) is stored in the sub RAM 60.

  The game mode control means 42 controls the game mode. The game mode control means 42 executes a customized game mode based on the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60.

  The issuing unit 63 issues identification information that can specify the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60. The identification information in the present embodiment is a 10-digit identification code consisting of letters, numbers, symbols, or a combination thereof.

  The issuing unit 63 of the customization processing unit 61 (sub CPU 54) issues an identification code from the sub ROM 59 in response to the player's operation (touching the "identification code issuance screen" displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17). The screen is called and displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17 (see FIG. 7B). The sub CPU 54 executes an identification code conversion control program or the like, converts a combination of bit patterns generated from the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 to generate an identification code, and generates the identification code of the liquid crystal display unit 17. Display on the screen. As shown in FIG. 7B, the identification code issuance screen displays an identification code having a predetermined number of digits (10 digits in the present embodiment). The player can store the identification code by memo or the like.

  An identification code can be input to the liquid crystal display unit 17 (input means) by the operation of the player. The customization processing unit 61 (sub CPU 54) calls the identification code input screen from the sub ROM 59 in response to the player's operation (touching the "identification code input screen" displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17). The image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17 (see FIG. 7A). As shown in FIG. 7A, on the identification code input screen, an identification code input part for inputting a 10-digit identification code is displayed, and a character / number / symbol button is displayed below it. When the identification code input portion is touched, input becomes possible, and then the character / number / symbol button can be pressed to input the identification code. The sub CPU 54 stores the identification code input to the liquid crystal display unit 17 in the sub RAM 60.

  The determination unit 64 of the customization processing unit 61 (sub CPU 54) executes an identification code conversion control program or the like, converts the identification code stored in the sub RAM 60 to generate a bit pattern combination, and generates the generated bit pattern Whether or not the input identification code corresponds to the identification code specifying the customization information is determined based on whether or not there is the customization information corresponding to the combination. If the sub CPU 54 determines that the input content corresponds to the identification code that specifies the customization information, the sub CPU 54 stores the customization information specified by the identification code in the sub RAM 60. On the other hand, if it is determined that the identification information does not correspond to the identification code specifying customization information, the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17 displays that the identification code does not correspond.

  The identification code is a common identification code preset in the slot machine 1 of the same type. The identification code is generated based on the customization information in a common manner preset in the slot machine 1 of the same type. That is, the same identification code is generated if the customization is the same, regardless of the slot machine 1 installed in any store. Then, the customization information is specified based on the identification code by a common method preset in the slot machine 1 of the same type. That is, even in the slot machine 1 installed in any store, the same customization information is specified if the same identification code is input.

  In the present embodiment, the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 is overwritten. For example, when the customization information specified by the identification code is stored in the sub RAM 60 and played by the customization, if the player subsequently selects selection information from the “system setting selection screen”, the customization of the sub RAM 60 Information is overwritten. The slot machine 1 only needs to store at least one pattern of customization information, and may be configured to store a plurality of pieces of customization information. In this case, it may be configured to be playable by selecting from a plurality of stored customization information.

<< Customization processing in gaming machines >>
Next, the customization process of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The customization start operation can be performed before, during, or after the game. The process in FIG. 3A is a process after the player touches the “system setting selection screen” or the “effect system setting selection screen” displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17 in the slot machine 1 . This process starts from step S1.

  In step S1, the sub CPU 54 determines whether or not the customization information is stored in the sub RAM 60. If the customization information is stored (YES in step S1), the process proceeds to step S2, and if not (NO in step S1), the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, the sub CPU 54 displays a system setting selection screen of default (initial setting) set in advance or an effect system setting selection screen, and proceeds to step S4. As described above, the player can select the selection information of the audio pattern information, the video pattern information, and the light emission pattern information on the system setting selection screen. In addition, it is possible to select the effect pattern information on the effect system setting selection screen. 6 (a) is a default system setting selection screen, and FIG. 6 (b) is a default effect system setting selection screen. The slot machine 1 can play a game in a default mode game mode in which customization is not necessary and customization is not required.

  In step S2, the sub CPU 54 displays a system setting selection screen or an effect system setting selection screen on which audio pattern information and the like have already been selected based on the customization information, and the process proceeds to step S4. Further customization can be made on the basis of existing customization information, and new customization information can be overwritten. The existing customization information is customization information selected by the player before this processing, customization information specified by the identification code input, and the like.

  In step S4, the sub CPU 54 causes the liquid crystal display unit 17 to display a pull-down menu or the like selected by the player's operation, and proceeds to step S5.

  In step S5, the sub CPU 54 displays the "set" displayed on the "system setting selection screen" displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17 by the player or the "set" displayed on the "demonstration setting screen". After touching, the customization information which is the selected selection information is stored in the sub RAM 60, and the process proceeds to step S6.

  In step S6, when the player starts playing a game, the sub CPU 54 executes the game in a customized game mode based on the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 (customization mode). When the player ends the game, the sub CPU 54 erases the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 if the game is not made for a predetermined time (termination of the processing).

  When the player issues an identification code, the "identification code issuance screen" of the main menu is operated at an arbitrary timing such as after the end of customization or after the end of the game. The process in FIG. 3B is a process after the player has displayed the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17 in the slot machine 1. This process starts with step R1.

  In step R 1, the sub CPU 54 determines whether the player has touched the “identification code issuance screen” displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17. If it is touched (YES in step R1), the process proceeds to step R2. If not (NO in step R1), the processing is ended, and the sub CPU 54 erases the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 if the game is not made for a predetermined time. If the player wishes to play the game again in the customized game mode, the player may store the issued identification code, and if he does not like the customized game mode and does not wish to play the game again, the game is left as it is do it.

  In step R2, the sub CPU 54 generates an identification code from the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60, displays the generated identification code on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 17, and ends the processing. The sub CPU 54 erases the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 when the game is not made for a predetermined time.

  The process in FIG. 4A is a process after the player touches the “identification code input screen” displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17 during the game in the slot machine 1 and inputs the identification code. . This process starts with step T1.

  In step T1, the sub CPU 54 determines whether or not the identification code input by the player corresponds to the identification code specifying customization information. The sub CPU 54 executes an identification code conversion control program or the like, converts the identification code stored in the sub RAM 60 to generate a combination of bit patterns, and is there customization information corresponding to the combination of generated bit patterns? Whether the input identification code corresponds to an identification code specifying customization information or not is determined depending on whether or not it is. If it corresponds to the identification code for specifying the customization information (YES in step T1), the process proceeds to step T2, otherwise (NO in step T1), the process proceeds to step T3.

  In step T3, the sub CPU 54 displays a screen prompting that the input content is incorrect and to input the identification code again, and then returns to the "identification code input screen" (ends the processing).

  In step T2, the sub CPU 54 stores the customization information specified by the identification code in the sub RAM 60, and proceeds to step T4.

  In step T4, when the player starts playing a game, the sub CPU 54 executes the game in a customized game mode based on the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 (customization mode). When the player ends the game, the sub CPU 54 erases the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 if the game is not made for a predetermined time (termination of the processing).

  The process in FIG. 4B is a process after the player touches the “pre-install selection screen” displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17 during the game in the slot machine 1. This process starts with step P1.

  In step P1, the sub CPU 54 displays a pre-install selection screen (see FIG. 8), and proceeds to step P2. As described above, the player can select the set information on the pre-install selection screen.

  In step P2, the sub CPU 54 displays the set information selected by the operation of the player (for example, changes the color of the column), and proceeds to step P3.

  In step P3, the sub CPU 54 is linked to the selected set information after the player touches the “setting” displayed on the “pre-install selection screen” displayed on the main menu of the liquid crystal display unit 17. The customization information is stored in the sub RAM 60, and the process proceeds to step P4.

  In step P4, when the player starts playing a game, the sub CPU 54 executes the game in a customized game mode based on the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 (pre-install mode). When the player ends the game, the sub CPU 54 erases the customization information stored in the sub RAM 60 if the game is not made for a predetermined time (termination of the processing).

<< Customization Sharing >>
FIG. 9 is a conceptual view showing information transmission between players according to the present embodiment.

  The player α performs customization A in the processing described above in the slot machine 1 to play a game, and as the customization likes and wants to play again, the identification code A is acquired. After that, the player α accesses the Internet with his own smartphone 80, and is able to perform interesting customization on the social networking service (SNS) bulletin board talking about the slot machine 1 and an identification code A I wrote Thus, if the identification information is an identification code consisting of letters, numbers, symbols, or a combination thereof, it is easy to write on SNS etc. on the Internet, and it becomes easy for users to share customization via a network medium. be able to.

  The player β and the player γ were able to find the writing on the player α's bulletin board by the own smartphone 80 and obtain the identification code A. The player β is able to visit the store, display the “identification code input screen” of the slot machine 1 and input the identification code A, and can enjoy the game in the game mode of customization A. The player γ visits the store, displays the “identification code input screen” of the slot machine 1 and inputs the identification code A, enjoys the game with the customization A game mode, and then further customizes the customization A Customized C, and obtained an identification code C. The player γ accesses the Internet with the own smartphone 80, and writes an identification code C on the bulletin board to the effect that the user can carry out more interesting customization.

  The player α and the player δ were able to find the writing of the player γ's bulletin board by the own smartphone 80 and obtain the identification code C. The player α went to the store, displayed the “identification code input screen” of the slot machine 1, entered the identification code C, and was able to enjoy the game in the customization C game mode. The player α accesses the Internet with the own smartphone 80, and reports on the bulletin board that the customization C is an interesting customization. A plurality of people found the writing and became motivated to play a game on the slot machine 1.

  The player δ visits the store, displays the “identification code input screen” of the slot machine 1 and inputs the identification code C, enjoys the game in the customization C game mode, and then further customizes the customization C And customized N, and an identification code N was obtained. The player δ accesses the Internet with his own smartphone 80, and writes an identification code N on the bulletin board to the effect that the user can further customize in an interesting manner. Several people found the writing and acquired the identification code N. As described above, the configuration of the slot machine 1 allows one user and another user to easily share the customization of the game mode, so information exchange is facilitated and the number of users in the slot machine 1 is increased. It is an opportunity to call in.

  According to this slot machine 1, even if it is the slot machine 1 of the same model, the slot machine 1 installed in any store can be customized in the same game mode by inputting the same identification code. You can play a game. Therefore, for example, by sharing the identification code between users via the network medium, it is possible to easily share the customized game mode with one user and the other user, thereby improving the interest of the game. .

  In addition, since the player can hold the cascading pattern infinitely by acquiring the identification code for each piece of customization information, it is possible to enjoy the game by selecting the cascading pattern according to the game situation, the mood and the skill. it can.

<< gaming system >>
Next, the gaming system 90 constructed using the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the gaming system 90 includes the slot machine 1 described above, a gaming server 70 capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from the information terminal device of the player via the network, and a smartphone 80 which is the information terminal device of the player. It is built from etc. The gaming server 70 and the smartphone 80 are configured to be able to transmit and receive information via a network such as the Internet, and various information can be transmitted and received between the gaming server 70 and the smartphone 80. It has become. The game server 70 can be accessed by an unspecified number of players, and the player can access a simulation program to play virtual slot machines (slot machine games) and play virtual slot machines. Aspects can be cascaded.

  As described above, the identification code issued by the slot machine 1 is a common identification code previously set in the slot machine 1 of the same type. Then, although the details will be described later, the game server 70 is accessed to cascade the game mode, and the identification code issued from the game server 70 is also generated in the same manner as the identification code preset in the slot machine 1 Identification code. As between the slot machine 1 and the smart phone 80 and between the slot machine 1 and the gaming server machine 70, as in the case of the gaming server machine 70 and the smart phone 80 described above, they can not transmit and receive information via the network. However, if the identification code issued from the game server 70 is used, the game mode of the slot machine 1 can be made similar to that accessed by accessing the game server 70 and cascading. Further, by using the identification code issued from the slot machine 1, the gaming mode of the slot machine game can be made similar to the cascading of the slot machine 1.

  When using the gaming system 90 configured as described above, the player operates the smartphone 80 to access the gaming server machine 70 first. Specifically, the menu page of the game site stored in the gaming server machine 70 is accessed (see FIG. 12), and a selection information screen on which selection information for customizing the game mode of the slot machine 1 is displayed Acquires the system setting screen and the effect system setting selection screen). The player selects the selection information from the acquired selection information screen, customizes the game mode of the slot machine 1, and transmits customization information which is the selection information selected by the operation to the gaming server machine 70.

  Next, after transmitting the customization information to the game server 70, the player requests the game server 70 to issue an identification code in order to issue an identification code that can specify the transmitted customization information. . In response to the request for issuance of the identification code, the gaming server machine 70 issues an identification code. If the player inputs the identification code issued from the game server 70 into the identification code input screen (FIG. 7A) of the slot machine 1 installed in the actual store, the identification code is identified by the identification code. A game can be played based on the customization information.

<< Smartphone >>
The smart phone 80 which comprises the game system 90 is demonstrated. The smartphone 80, which is an information terminal device in the present embodiment, is a kind of mobile phone and has a call function as a telephone, and is equipped with a web browser to access a website on the Internet and display the site as a screen. It is only necessary to allow the player to browse the website by displaying. As shown in FIG. 11A, the smartphone 80 is an input device such as a touch panel, a button, etc., a CPU 81 as a control means, a ROM 82 as a storage means, a RAM 83 used as a temporary data storage area. The operation unit 85, a display unit 86 which is a display device such as a liquid crystal display for displaying various information, a communication unit 84 which is a communication device for communicating with an external device via a wireless network or a communication cable, , And an audio unit 87 capable of outputting the signal.

<< game server machine >>
The gaming server machine 70 constituting the gaming system 90 will be described. The gaming server machine 70 in the present embodiment can transmit and receive information to and from the smartphone 80 of the player via the network. As shown in FIG. 11B, the game server 70 includes a server CPU 71 as a control unit, a server ROM 72 as a storage unit, a server RAM 73 as a temporary data storage area, and a server. A side customization processing unit 74 and a server side communication unit 77, which is a communication device that communicates with an external device via a wireless network or a communication cable, are mainly configured.

  The server side ROM 72 is a storage unit, and stores a slot machine game program, a program for displaying a game site, and the like. Further, like the sub ROM 59 of the slot machine 1, the server side ROM 72 stores a program for combining bit patterns corresponding to respective cass-timer items (customization information), an identification code conversion control program, a customization effect control program, etc. ing. The selected customization information (details will be described later) is combined with a predetermined bit pattern, and converted by the identification code conversion control program to generate a corresponding identification code. Further, the identification code conversion control program converts the identification code to generate a combination of predetermined bit patterns.

  The server ROM 72 stores a plurality of audio pattern information, a plurality of video pattern information, a plurality of light emission pattern information, and a plurality of effect pattern information (selection information). The server side ROM 72 constitutes a server side selection information storage unit that stores selection information for customizing the game mode.

  The server-side customization processing unit 74 executes processing concerning customization of the game mode, and includes server-side issuing means 75 and server-side determination means 76.

  When the player accesses the game site, the server side CPU 71 calls the main menu screen from the server side ROM 72 and transmits it from the server side communication unit 77 to the smartphone 80 (see FIG. 12). The main menu screen transmitted from the server communication unit 77 is received by the communication unit 84 of the smartphone. As shown in FIG. 12, buttons of "game start", "system system setting selection screen", "effect system setting selection screen", "identification code input screen" and "identification code issuance screen" are displayed on the display unit 86 of the smartphone . The player can access a desired processing screen by touching the button.

  In the main menu screen transmitted to the smartphone 80 of the player, the information selected by the player is transmitted from the communication unit 84 of the smartphone 80 and received by the server side communication unit 77 of the game server machine 70. For example, when the server-side communication unit 77 receives information touched by the “game start”, the server-side CPU 71 executes the slot machine game program stored in the server-side ROM 72, and proceeds with the progress of the player game. Necessary image and sound information is transmitted from the server communication unit 77 to the smartphone 80.

  When the server side communication unit 77 receives the information on which the “system setting selection screen” is touched, the server side customization processing unit 74 (server side CPU 71) calls the system setting selection screen from the server side ROM 72, and the server side communication unit 77. To the smartphone 80. By receiving the system setting selection screen by the smartphone 80, the player can select the audio pattern information, the video pattern information, and the light emission pattern information in the same manner as the slot machine 1. The customization information, which is information selected by the player, is transmitted from the communication unit 84 of the smartphone 80 and received by the server communication unit 77 of the game server machine 70.

  When the server-side communication unit 77 receives the information on which the "production system setting selection screen" is touched, the server-side customization processing unit 74 (server-side CPU 71) calls up the presentation system selection selection screen from the server side ROM 72, and performs server side communication. It transmits to the smart phone 80 from the part 77. By receiving the effect system setting selection screen by the smartphone 80, the player can select effect pattern information in the same manner as the slot machine 1. The customization information, which is information selected by the player, is transmitted from the communication unit 84 of the smartphone 80 and received by the server communication unit 77 of the game server machine 70. The server side communication unit 77 constitutes a server side selection information transmission unit that transmits selection information to the smartphone 80 of the player.

  The server-side customization processing unit 74 (server-side CPU 71) stores the customization information received by the server-side communication unit 77 in the server-side RAM 73. The server side communication unit 77 configures a server side selection information receiving unit that receives the customization information from the smartphone 80. The server-side RAM 73 constitutes server-side customization information storage means capable of storing at least one pattern of customization information.

  The server side CPU 71 controls the game mode in the slot machine game. The server-side CPU 71 executes the slot machine game in a game mode customized based on the customization information stored in the server-side RAM 73 (if the customization information is not stored, it becomes the default game mode).

  The server-side issuing unit 75 of the server-side customization processing unit 74 (server-side CPU 71) executes the identification code conversion control program or the like when the server-side communication unit 77 receives the information touched on the “identification code issuance screen”. The combination of bit patterns generated from the customization information stored in the server side RAM 73 is converted to generate an identification code. The server side CPU 71 calls a screen on which the generated identification code is displayed, and transmits the screen from the server side communication unit 77 to the smartphone 80. The server side communication unit 77 configures a server side identification information transmission unit that transmits the identification code to the smartphone 80. The player can play a game based on the customization information specified by the identification code by inputting the received identification code into the identification code input screen of the slot machine 1 of the actual store.

  When the server-side communication unit 77 receives the information that the “identification code input screen” is touched, the server-side customization processing unit 74 (server-side CPU 71) calls the identification code input screen from the server-side ROM 72, and the server-side communication unit 77 To the smartphone 80. The player receives the identification code input screen by the smartphone 80, and when the identification code input to the identification code input screen is completed, the input information is transmitted from the communication unit 84 of the smartphone 80 and the server side communication unit 77 of the game server machine 70. Will receive. The server CPU 71 stores the received identification code in the server RAM 73.

  The server-side determination unit 76 of the server-side customization processing unit 74 (server-side CPU 71) executes an identification code conversion control program or the like, converts the identification code stored in the server-side RAM 73, and generates a combination of bit patterns. Whether or not the input identification code corresponds to an identification code specifying customization information is determined based on whether or not there is customization information corresponding to the combination of the generated bit patterns. If the server-side CPU 71 determines that the input content corresponds to the identification code that specifies the customization information, the server-side CPU 71 stores the customization information specified by the identification code in the server-side RAM 73. On the other hand, when it is determined that the identification information does not correspond to the identification code specifying the customization information, an image to the effect that the identification code does not correspond is transmitted to the smartphone 80.

<< Sharing of customization using game server machine >>
FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment and information transmission between players.

  The player α accesses the game site with the smartphone 80, transmits the customization information A to the game server 70, and the game server 70 transmits the identification code A to the smartphone 80. The player β accesses the game site with the smartphone 80, transmits the customization information B to the gaming server machine 70, and the gaming server machine 70 transmits the identification code B to the smartphone 80. The player γ accesses the game site with the smartphone 80 and transmits the customization information A to the game server machine 70 by selecting the same customization as the player α, and the game server machine 70 sends the identification code A to the smartphone 80. sent.

  After that, the player γ accesses the Internet with the own smartphone 80, and writes an identification code A indicating that the interesting customization can be made on the bulletin board of the SNS talking about the game site.

  The player ζ, the player δ can find the writing of the player γ's bulletin board by the own smartphone 80 and can acquire the identification code A. The player can go to the store, display the “identification code input screen” of the slot machine 1, enter the identification code A, and enjoy the game in the game mode of customization A. The player δ visits the store, displays the “identification code input screen” of the slot machine 1 and inputs the identification code A, enjoys the game with the customization A game mode, and then further customizes the customization A Customized C, and obtained an identification code C. As described above, the configuration of the gaming system 90 allows one user and another user to easily share the customization of the gaming mode, and thus information exchange is facilitated and the number of users in the slot machine 1 is increased. It is an opportunity to call in.

  The player ε performs customization N in the processing described above in the slot machine 1 of the store and plays a game, and the customization acquires the favorite identification code N. Thereafter, the player ε accesses the game site with the smartphone 80, receives the “identification code input screen” with the smartphone 80, and inputs and transmits the identification code N. The server side CPU 71 stores the customization information specified by the identification code N in the server side RAM 73. The player ε was able to start the slot machine game and enjoy the slot machine game in the customization N game mode.

  Next, the player ε operates the smartphone 80 to further customize the customization N to make it customization Y, transmits the customization information Y to the gaming server machine 70, and the gaming server machine 70 transmits the identification code Y to the smartphone 80 . After that, the player ε went to the store, displayed the “identification code input screen” of the slot machine 1, entered the identification code Y, and was able to enjoy the game with the customization Y game mode. Thus, according to the gaming system 90, it is possible to play various games.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and examples, and the technical scope of the claims includes variously modified forms without departing from the scope of the invention.

1 Slot machine (game machine)
17 Liquid Crystal Display (Selection Means, Input Means)
54 sub CPU
59 Sub ROM (Selection Information Storage Means, Customization Information Storage Means)
62 game mode control unit (game mode control means)
63 Issuing means 64 Determining means 70 Game server machine 71 Server side CPU
72 Server-side ROM (server-side selection information storage means, server-side customization information storage means)
73 server-side issuing means 74 server-side determination means 77 server-side communication unit (server-side selection information transmission means, server-side selection information reception means, server-side identification information transmission means)
80 Smartphone (Information Terminal Device)
90 gaming system

Claims (5)

The selection information storage means for storing selection information for customizing the game mode, the selection means capable of selecting the selection information by the operation of the player, and the selection information selected by the operation of the selection means Customization information storage means capable of storing at least one pattern of customization information, and a game mode based on any of the customization information of the customization information of the at least one pattern stored in the customization information storage means And a game mode control means to execute.
The above gaming machine is
Issuing means for issuing identification information that can specify the customization information stored in the customization information storage means;
Input means capable of inputting the identification information by the operation of the player;
Determining means for determining whether the input content input to the input means is the input content corresponding to the identification information specifying the customization information;
The identification information is common identification information set in advance for the same type of gaming machine,
The game mode control means executes the game mode based on the customization information specified by the identification information when it is determined by the determination means that the input content corresponds to the identification information specifying the customization information. A gaming machine characterized by. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game machine characterized in that the identification information is an identification code consisting of letters, numbers, symbols or a combination thereof. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A game machine characterized in that the selection information is configured to be able to select voice pattern information, video pattern information, light emission pattern information, and effect pattern information, respectively. In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The game mode includes a default mode in which the player does not operate the selection means, a customization mode customized by the player, audio pattern information set in advance, video pattern information, light emission pattern information, and effect pattern information. A game machine comprising: a pre-install mode configured, the game machine comprising pre-install mode selection means capable of selecting the pre-install mode by an operation of a player. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
A player's information terminal device,
A gaming system comprising: a gaming server capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from a player's information terminal device via a network;
The above game server machine
Server-side selection information storage means for storing the selection information for customizing the game mode;
Server-side selection information transmission means for transmitting the selection information to the information terminal device of the player;
Server side selection information receiving means for receiving from the information terminal device the customization information which is the selection information selected by the information terminal device of the player;
Server-side customization information storage means capable of storing at least one pattern of the customization information received by the server-side selection information reception means;
Server-side issuing means for issuing the identification information capable of specifying the customization information stored in the server-side customization information storage means;
Server side identification information transmission means for transmitting the identification information to the information terminal device;
The identification information issued by the gaming server machine and transmitted from the gaming server machine to the information terminal device is input by the player to the input means of the gaming machine, and the determination means of the gaming machine performs the determination. When it is determined that the input content is input to the input means and the input content is the input content corresponding to the identification information specifying the customization information, the game mode control means of the gaming machine is the customization information specified by the identification information Execute the game mode based on
A gaming system characterized by