JP4176374B2 - Game machine, server and program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a server, and a program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The history of gaming machines that began at the open-air game hall that appeared in the early Showa era continues to be engraved, and currently, players who play with pachinko machines and slot machines are playing games. It is said that the number will reach tens of millions.
[0003]
In order to continue to capture the hearts of these fans, peripheral technologies related to gaming machines have evolved beyond comparison with those of Genesis. For example, it becomes possible to make a flashy performance compared to conventional gaming machines, or a gaming method with higher gambling characteristics can be considered.
[0004]
On the other hand, even now that technology has made remarkable progress, there are things that have not changed at all from the time when gaming machines began to appear. It is the purpose of the players who gather at the amusement hall. Players are visiting the amusement hall with the aim of gaining as much profit as possible with these gaming machines. Some people try to play with the machines that have been waiting since the opening of the amusement hall, waiting in turn, and gaining a lot of profit from the previous day.
[0005]
Once the amusement hall is opened and the game starts, these players begin to be enthusiastic about the game. Some people continue to play games without eating, while others continue to count the number of games.
[0006]
In this way, those who have visited the amusement hall are playing games based on the implicit principle of “continuing the game one-on-one with the game machine of their choice”.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
On the other hand, there are also players who bring their friends to the playground. These players and their friends play games based on the principle that once they enter the amusement park, they continue to play with their chosen gaming machine, just like other players.
[0008]
However, game machines are not something that everyone can gain by continuing to play. That is, if you take your friends to the amusement hall as described above, it is unlikely that all of them will gain profit and finish the game at the same time, so these players will be together It is difficult to leave the amusement park together if someone goes to the amusement park and someone does not meet others.
[0009]
On the other hand, recently, so-called net games, in which a game is played by a plurality of persons via a communication line such as the Internet, have become popular. There are various types of games played over the Internet. For example, there may be a battle-type game in which an opponent who becomes an enemy is searched on the net and played against the found opponent. There are also games where you find friends on the net, form a team, and collaborate on common enemies in the game.
[0010]
With the development of communication technologies such as the Internet, such net games are gradually becoming mainstream in the game industry, and development of such game software is also progressing. In addition, the number of people who are proficient in such net games is gradually increasing among players who are playing games.
[0011]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a plurality of players can play a game with a sense of unity.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, a certain gaming machine and another gaming machine different from the certain gaming machine can be set as one gaming machine group, and further, the game media data for performing the gaming can be set in the one gaming machine group. A gaming machine configured to be shared is provided.
[0013]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
[0014]
(1) A gaming medium that constitutes one of a plurality of gaming machines that are collectively managed via a communication line and that is shared between one gaming machine included in the plurality of gaming machines and another gaming machine. A gaming machine that uses data to play a game and can transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition, and the gaming machine and another gaming machine different from the gaming machine are used as one game A gaming machine comprising: gaming machine group setting means that can be set as a machine group; and gaming medium data receiving means that can receive the gaming medium data.
[0015]
According to the present invention, “one of a plurality of gaming machines managed collectively via a communication line and shared between one gaming machine and the other gaming machines included in the plurality of gaming machines” A game machine that uses a game medium data to play a game and can transition to a game state advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition is referred to as “the game machine and another game machine different from the game machine”. Can be configured as a single gaming machine group, and gaming medium data receiving means capable of receiving the gaming medium data.
[0016]
As a result, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it becomes possible to configure one gaming machine group with other gaming machines, and furthermore, by sharing gaming media in this gaming machine group, a team is formed by a plurality of gaming machines. So-called team play is possible. By enabling team play, players can play games while enjoying a sense of unity with other players, rather than simply playing against a gaming machine and playing alone. Is possible. Furthermore, if it is configured so that the player can freely set the gaming machine group, it can be expected that the player can be provided with a meeting place with other players.
[0017]
(2) A gaming medium that constitutes one of a plurality of gaming machines that are collectively managed via a communication line and that is shared between one gaming machine included in the plurality of gaming machines and another gaming machine. A gaming machine that uses data to play a game and can transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition, and the gaming machine and another gaming machine different from the gaming machine are used as one game A game machine group setting means that can be set as a machine group; and a game medium data receiving means that can receive the game medium data; and a game medium payout means for paying out the game medium data as a game medium. A gaming machine characterized by
[0018]
According to the present invention, “one of a plurality of gaming machines managed collectively via a communication line and shared between one gaming machine and the other gaming machines included in the plurality of gaming machines” A game machine that uses a game medium data to play a game and can transition to a game state advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition is referred to as “the game machine and another game machine different from the game machine”. A game machine group setting means capable of setting a single game machine group and a game medium data receiving means capable of receiving the game medium data, and a game medium for paying out the game medium data as a game medium It can be configured to have “dispensing means”.
[0019]
As a result, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it becomes possible to configure one gaming machine group with other gaming machines, and furthermore, by sharing gaming media in this gaming machine group, a team is formed by a plurality of gaming machines. So-called team play is possible. By enabling team play, players can play games while enjoying a sense of unity with other players, rather than simply playing against a gaming machine and playing alone. Is possible. Furthermore, if it is configured so that the player can freely set the gaming machine group, it can be expected that the player can be provided with a meeting place with other players.
[0020]
In the gaming machine of the present invention, a game medium payout means is provided for paying out game medium data shared in one gaming machine group as a gaming medium. Therefore, a team (gaming machine group) is provided. Even if a player who makes up wants to finish the game before other players, only that player can leave the team and receive a game medium to finish the game. . This eliminates the need for all the players making up one team to finish the game at the same time, so that the player can benefit from being able to finish the game when he feels he has most acquired the game media. It becomes.
[0021]
(3) A server that collectively manages a plurality of gaming machines through a communication line that are played by using game media and that can shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition. A gaming machine group setting means capable of setting one gaming machine and another gaming machine constituting the plurality of gaming machines as one gaming machine group, and data of gaming media used in the one gaming machine group And a game medium data storage means for storing the server.
[0022]
According to the present invention, "a server that collectively manages a plurality of gaming machines that can play a game state by using a game medium and can shift to a gaming state advantageous to a player by satisfying a predetermined condition via a communication line""Is a gaming machine group setting means that can set one gaming machine and another gaming machine constituting the plurality of gaming machines as one gaming machine group, and a game used in the one gaming machine group And a game medium data storage means for storing the data of the medium.
[0023]
Thereby, in the server of the present invention, it is possible to configure one gaming machine group with another gaming machine for one gaming machine included in a plurality of gaming machines managed collectively by the server. By storing the game medium data used in the gaming machine group, the gaming medium data can be shared in the same gaming machine group. In addition, this enables a so-called team play in which a team is formed by a plurality of gaming machines to play a game.
[0024]
With these effects, the player can play a game while enjoying a sense of unity with other players, rather than simply playing with the game machine and playing alone. . Furthermore, by enabling such team play, it can be expected that the player can be provided with a meeting place with other players.
[0025]
(4) A gaming medium that constitutes one of a plurality of gaming machines that are collectively managed via a communication line and that is shared between one gaming machine included in the plurality of gaming machines and another gaming machine. A game machine that can play a game using data and can shift to a game state advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition is combined with the game machine and another game machine different from the game machine. A program for executing a gaming machine group setting step capable of being set as a gaming machine group and a gaming medium data receiving step capable of receiving the gaming medium data.
[0026]
According to the present invention, “one of a plurality of gaming machines managed collectively via a communication line and shared between one gaming machine and the other gaming machines included in the plurality of gaming machines” "Game machine that can play a game using game media data and can shift to a game state advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition", "the game machine is different from the game machine A gaming machine group setting step capable of setting gaming machines as one gaming machine group and a gaming medium data receiving step capable of receiving the gaming medium data can be executed.
[0027]
By using the program configured in this way for gaming machines, it is possible to configure one gaming machine group with other gaming machines, and to share gaming media in this gaming machine group. By doing so, it becomes possible to perform a so-called team play in which a team is formed with a plurality of gaming machines to play a game. By enabling team play, players can play games while enjoying a sense of unity with other players, rather than simply playing against a gaming machine and playing alone. Is possible. Furthermore, by using this program, it can be expected that the player can be provided with a meeting place with other players.
[0028]
[Definition of terms]
The “gaming machine” according to the present invention is a concept including a pachinko gaming machine, a slot gaming machine, and other gaming machines, and further displays game information on a terminal device and uses the terminal device to play games. It is a concept including what can be configured.
[0029]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. The slot gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine that uses a coin, a medal, or a token as a gaming medium, but in the following embodiments, a description will be given assuming that a coin is used as the gaming medium.
[0030]
[Outline of the present invention]
An outline of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 1 showing one preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0031]
The slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can create a single gaming machine group by exchanging information with the server 80, and can share gaming media necessary for the game in the gaming machine group.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 1, the server 80 collectively manages a plurality of slot gaming machines via a network NT. The server 80 manages these gaming machines based on the gaming machine number assigned to each gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, game machine numbers are assigned to the islands as G01, G02,... G10, and 01, 01,.・ Numbers are added as shown below. The server 80 identifies the transmission source of the signal and message information transmitted from each slot gaming machine from this gaming machine number.
[0033]
[Configuration of slot machine]
A schematic view of the slot gaming machine 10 is shown in FIG.
[0034]
Three vertically long rectangular display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R are provided on the front surface of the housing 12 forming the entire slot gaming machine 10. These display windows 14L, 14C, 14R have five winning lines, that is, three horizontally (center L1, up and down L2A, L2B) and two diagonally (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). The winning line is established. On the left end and right end of these pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B, there are a pay line (hereinafter referred to as an active line) activated by the number of coins inserted and the number of coins bet. Are displayed in order from the top, such as “3”, “2”, “1”, “2”, “3”.
[0035]
When the player operates the 1-BET switch 20 described later, one of the 5 winning lines, for example, the winning line L1 is activated, and when the 2-BET switch 22 is operated, the 5 winning lines are displayed. When three of them, for example, winning lines L1, L2A, and L2B are activated and the maximum BET switch 24 is operated, all five winning lines, that is, L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B are activated. The activated winning line is clearly indicated by turning on an effective line display lamp 44 (see FIG. 4) provided on the back of the betting number display unit 18.
[0036]
Inside the housing 12, three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R on which images of a plurality of types of symbols are drawn are rotatably provided on each outer peripheral surface. Each of these reels 26L, 26C, and 26R is provided so as to be visible through the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R described above. As will be described later, the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R are rotationally driven in the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R so that the symbol images drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R move from top to bottom. Is done.
[0037]
A substantially horizontal pedestal portion 28 is provided below the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R described above, and display devices 30a and 30b each including a liquid crystal display panel are provided at the center thereof. On the display device 30a, the number of coins acquired by the player himself / herself is displayed, and on the display device 30b, the number of coins acquired by the team (game machine group) to which the player belongs is displayed.
[0038]
On the right side of the display devices 30a and 30b, a coin insertion slot 31 through which a large amount of coins can be inserted at a time is provided.
[0039]
In addition, on the left side of the display device 30 (generic name for 30a and 30b), a 1-BET for betting a game on only one of the already inserted coins by one push operation. A switch 20, a 2-BET switch 22 for targeting only two of the coins that have already been inserted, and the maximum number of coins that have been inserted for a single game And a maximum BET switch 24 for targeting the coins of the game. By pushing these BET switches 20, 22 or 24, the above-described winning line is activated according to the pushed BET switch. The game can be started by pressing the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, or the maximum BET switch 24 as described above.
[0040]
A start lever 32 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 28. When the player tilts the start lever 32, the rotation of the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R described above is started all at once. When the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R rotate, the symbol images drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R are displayed variably in the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R, respectively. Become.
[0041]
When the rotation speeds of the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R described above reach a constant speed, an operation by a player on stop buttons 34L, 34C, and 34R described later becomes effective.
[0042]
Three stop buttons 34L, 34C, and 34R are provided in the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 28. The stop button 34L corresponds to the reel 26L, the stop button 34C corresponds to the reel 26C, and the stop button 34R corresponds to the reel 26R. When the player pushes the stop button 34L, the reel 26L stops. When the player pushes the stop button 34C, the reel 26C stops, and when the player pushes the stop button 34R. The reel 26R is stopped.
[0043]
When the reel 26L, the reel 26C, and the reel 26R are stopped, the symbol images drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reel 26L, the reel 26C, and the reel 26R are positioned on the above-described winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B. It is controlled so that it is stopped and displayed.
[0044]
On the left side of the start lever 32, a payout button 36a is provided. When the player pushes the payout button 36 a, the inserted coins are paid out from the coin payout outlet 38 at the lower front, and the paid out coins are stored in the coin receiving portion 40.
[0045]
A payout button 36b is provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 28. When the player pushes the payout button 36b, the coins corresponding to the payout of the player who is playing with the slot game machine among the coins shared by the team (game machine group) are the same as described above. The coins are paid out from the coin payout exit 38 at the lower front, and the paid out coins are stored in the coin receiving part 40.
[0046]
Further, a portable connection adapter 71 is provided on the right side of the payout button 36b. When a player connects a mobile phone to the portable connection adapter 71, message information can be transmitted / received to / from other players.
[0047]
On the upper side of the coin receiving portion 40, a sound transmission opening 42 is provided for outputting sound emitted from a speaker (see FIG. 4) housed inside the housing 12 to the outside of the housing 12.
[0048]
Further, a card reader 72 for inserting a card held by the player and reading out a game history and the like recorded on the card is provided above the coin receiving unit 40.
[0049]
Each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R described above has a predetermined number of, for example, 21 images of a plurality of types of symbols on the outer peripheral surface. Each of these symbols is assigned a code number “0” to “20”, and the relationship between the symbol image and the code number is stored in a ROM 108 described later as a data table.
[0050]
As will be described later, this data table is used when associating the rotational angle positions of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R with the design image. For example, when the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R are stopped, the winning lines of the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R are referred to by referring to the data table based on the information on the rotational angle positions of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R. It is possible to specify an image of a symbol that is stopped and displayed on L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B.
[0051]
The ROM 108 also stores a winning symbol combination table indicating the relationship between the symbol combination to be won as a winning combination and the number of coins to be paid out when the symbol combination is reached.
[0052]
Hereinafter, the gaming state in the slot game will be described. There are three types of game states in the slot game: games in the normal game state, games in the regular bonus state (hereinafter referred to as RB game), and games in the big bonus state (hereinafter referred to as BB game). The BB game is a game in “a state advantageous to the player”, and, as will be described later, the game in the normal game state is shifted to a game in the “state advantageous to the player”.
[0053]
In the game in the normal gaming state, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line becomes a predetermined combination, for example, “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” or “bomb”-“ When a combination such as “bomb”-“bomb” is made, it is determined that a small win is won, and a predetermined number of coins are paid out to the player, and one game is completed.
[0054]
In addition, when a combination of different symbols on the active line, for example, a combination of “JAC”-“JAC”-“JAC”, etc., the game is once again played without inserting coins. It becomes so-called replay and replay that can be performed.
[0055]
Furthermore, when it does not correspond to any combination of the winning symbol combination table on the active line, it becomes “disappear”.
[0056]
Furthermore, when a combination of symbols such as symbols “7”-“7”-“7” of the same color is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game shifts to a BB game described later.
[0057]
Further, when a combination of symbols such as “BOMB”-“BOMB”-“7” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RB game described later is entered.
[0058]
As described above, the RB game described above is a game that is executed when a combination of symbols such as “BOMB”-“BOMB”-“7” is arranged on the active line during the game in the normal gaming state. In this RB game, a one-coin game called a jack game can be played a plurality of times. When a combination of “JAC”-“JAC”-“JAC” is arranged on the active line L1 in this jack game, a predetermined number of coins, for example, 15 coins are paid out, assuming that the jack game is won. Although a “miss” occurs in the jack game, a jack game prize is generated with a high probability of about 9/10. This RB game is terminated when, for example, a jack game win is generated eight times, or when the total number of jack games executed during the RB game reaches, for example, twelve, the game is returned to the normal gaming state.
[0059]
On the other hand, in the BB game described above, a combination of an RB game and a game called a general game can be played a plurality of times. When shifting to the BB game, first, a general game is executed. In the general game during this BB game, “displacement” may also occur. For example, a small hit by a combination of “bomb”-“bomb”-“bomb”, “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon”, etc. However, it occurs at a higher probability than the game in the normal gaming state described above. Further, in the general game during the BB game, a small hit may be generated by a combination of symbols that does not occur in the game in the normal game state.
[0060]
In the general game in the BB game, when a combination of “JAC”-“JAC”-“JAC” is arranged, after a predetermined number of coins are paid out, the game shifts to an RB game in which a plurality of jack games can be performed. In the BB game, for example, when the jack game prize is generated eight times or the total number of jack games executed during the RB game reaches, for example, twelve times, the first set of BB games is ended.
[0061]
When the first RB game is finished, the general game in the above-mentioned BB game is performed again, and when the combination of “F”-“F”-“F” is generated in this general game, the above-mentioned RB is again performed. A game is played.
[0062]
The BB game is a repetitive game including a general game and an RB game as a set. When this set of games is played a predetermined number of times, for example, twice, the BB game ends and the game returns to the normal game state. However, even if the total number of games in the general gaming state exceeds a predetermined number, for example, 30 during the BB game, the BB game is ended and the game is returned to the normal gaming state.
[0063]
FIG. 3 shows a state in which the front door 50 of the slot gaming machine 10 is opened to the left side.
[0064]
A coin counter 52 and a coin passage sensor 54 are provided behind the coin insertion slot 31 described above, and coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 31 are counted by the coin counter 52 and detected by the coin passage sensor 54. After that, it passes through the chute 56, rolls a slope 60 provided inside the hopper 58, and is stored in the hopper 58.
[0065]
The coin passing sensor 54 described above generates a coin detection signal when it detects that a coin has passed. This coin detection signal is a signal indicating that a coin has been inserted. By determining whether or not this coin detection signal has been issued, it is possible to determine that the game has started.
[0066]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration including a control circuit for controlling the slot game machine 10 and peripheral devices electrically connected thereto.
[0067]
The start lever 32 described above is connected to the interface circuit group 102 of the control circuit 100, and the interface circuit group 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The start signal generated from the start lever 32 is converted into a desired signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106.
[0068]
The interface circuit group 102 is also connected to stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R, 1-BET switch 20, 2-BET switch 22, maximum BET switch 24, and payout buttons 36a and 36b. Signals generated from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.
[0069]
Further, a coin counter 52 and a coin passage sensor 54 are also connected to the interface circuit group 102. Signals generated from these counters and sensors are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.
[0070]
Furthermore, a card reader 72 and a portable connection adapter 71 are also connected to the interface circuit group 102. When a card is inserted into the card reader 72, a signal generated from the card reader 72 is supplied to the interface circuit group 102. In addition, information input from a mobile phone connected to the mobile connection adapter 71 is also converted into a desired signal and then supplied to the input / output bus 104 via the interface circuit group 102.
[0071]
A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program that controls the overall flow of the slot machine. Further, the ROM 108 also stores initial data for executing the control program, character data such as messages displayed on the display device 30, and audio data for sound emitted from the speaker 42. Furthermore, the above-described data table, winning symbol combination table, and winning mode table described later are also stored.
[0072]
Further, the RAM 110 temporarily stores flags and variable values used in the control program described above.
[0073]
The input / output bus 104 is also provided with a random number generator 112 for generating random numbers. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that the random number may be generated by arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.
[0074]
A motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The motor drive circuit 114 is connected to stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R that rotationally drive each of the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R. Each of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R is provided inside the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R are the rotation centers of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R. The reels 26L, 26C, 26R are provided in the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R.
[0075]
The drive control command issued from the CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 114, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R. The drive control command includes a rotation speed command, and performs rotation control and stop control of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R, and also performs rotation speed control.
[0076]
As described above, the CPU 106 controls the stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R, thereby performing the rotation control and stop control of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, and the rotation speed.
[0077]
Each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel. The rotation angle position sensor is a reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. It is connected to the. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R is generated from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into a predetermined signal, and then input / output bus 104. To be supplied.
[0078]
The CPU 106 calculates the code number of the symbol from the supplied rotation angle position, and specifies the symbol image displayed in each of the display windows 14L, 14C, 14R by referring to the data table described above. It can be done.
[0079]
A communication interface circuit (not shown) for transmitting / receiving data to / from the server 80 via the network NT shown in FIG. 1 is also connected to the input / output bus 104.
[0080]
A lamp driving circuit 118 for driving the effective line display lamp 44 is also connected to the input / output bus 104, and the CPU 106 is a signal issued from the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, or the maximum BET switch 24. In response to this, a drive command is issued to the lamp drive circuit 118, and the effective line display lamp 44 is driven to light in response to the drive command.
[0081]
The input / output bus 104 is also connected to a display driving device 120 that drives the display devices 30a and 30b. The CPU 106 reads out image data, character data, and the like stored in the ROM 108, and displays the data for display driving. Supply to device 120. By doing so, the number of coins acquired by the player himself or the number of coins acquired by the entire team is displayed on the display devices 30a and 30b.
[0082]
Further, a speaker drive circuit 122 for driving the speaker 42 is also connected to the input / output bus 104, and the CPU 106 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 108 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 122. . By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 42.
[0083]
[Server configuration]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server 80 described above.
[0084]
The server 80 includes a hard disk drive 88, a CPU 82, a ROM 84, a RAM 86, and a communication interface circuit 90. The hard disk drive 88 stores a program and the like to be described later. As shown in FIG. 1, the communication interface circuit 90 is communicably connected to a plurality of slot machines via a network NT such as a public telephone line network or a local area network (LAN).
[0085]
The transmission data between the slot gaming machine 10 and the server 80 is composed of a header part and a packet part, and the header part includes a transmission source identification number, a transmission destination identification number, and the like. On the other hand, the packet part includes an instruction code and data based on the instruction code. For example, when data is transmitted from the slot machine with the identification number “G01-01” to the server 80 with the identification number “0000”, “0101” is set as the identification number of the transmission source, and the identification number of the transmission destination is set. “0000” is set. Then, after setting the instruction code and data, the transmission data is transmitted.
[0086]
The programs recorded in the hard disk drive 88 described above include a program for communicating with a slot gaming terminal device, a program for receiving information issued from a slot gaming machine, and a slot gaming control. There are programs.
[0087]
Various tables are recorded in the hard disk drive 88 described above. The recorded table includes, for example, a model code table associating a model code indicating the type of the slot gaming machine with the model name, a status variable indicating the progress of the game in each model, and the status variable. There is a status variable table that associates names with each other.
[0088]
Furthermore, various tables are generated in the hard disk drive 88 described above. As a table to be generated, for example, there is a table number table for associating an identification number in a slot game machine capable of communication with a machine number of the game machine.
[0089]
[Game machine group settings]
Next, based on the timing chart of FIG. 6, an outline of processing in which the slot gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment sets one gaming machine group (team) with other slot gaming machines will be described. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the slot gaming machine 1 is a side where a gaming machine group is to be set, and the slot gaming machine 2 is a side where the gaming machine group is set.
[0090]
In the slot gaming machine 1, first, information for setting a gaming machine group is transmitted to the server 80. The information for setting the gaming machine group includes, as will be described later, the sex of the player who is playing the game on the slot gaming machine 1, the game record, the desired distribution ratio, the message from the player, and the player who is desired as a teammate. These are the conditions.
[0091]
The server that has received the gaming machine group setting information first performs gaming machine selection processing (step A11).
[0092]
The gaming machine selection process is a process of selecting a gaming machine in which a player according to the player's wishes is playing based on information input by a player playing a game in the slot gaming machine 1. Say. This selection may be made by lottery from the result of the search based on the conditions input by the player of the slot gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine number of the player that the player of the slot gaming machine 1 selects as a teammate May be selected.
[0093]
Next, the server 80 transmits introduction information to the slot gaming machine (slot gaming machine 2 in FIG. 6) selected in the previous step A11.
[0094]
The introduction information refers to a process of transmitting information related to the player of the slot game machine 1 to the player of the slot game machine 2. Specifically, the content of the introduction information indicates the gender, battle record, desired distribution ratio, message, and the like of the player of the slot machine 1.
[0095]
The slot gaming machine 2 that has received the introduction information next performs a process of transmitting confirmation information to the server 80.
[0096]
The confirmation information refers to information indicating that the player of the slot gaming machine 2 is willing to form a team with the player of the slot gaming machine 1 by looking at the contents of the introduction information transmitted previously.
[0097]
The server 80 that has received the confirmation information next executes processing for setting a gaming machine group (step SA12). Details of the processing for setting the gaming machine group will be described later.
[0098]
When the process of setting the gaming machine group is completed, the server 80 transmits information indicating that the setting of the gaming machine group is completed.
[0099]
Completion of the setting of the gaming machine group is performed for the slot gaming machine 1 and the slot gaming machine 2. In this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the processing for setting one team with two slot gaming machines is dealt with. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a team is set with three or more slot gaming machines. Including the case of doing.
[0100]
The slot gaming machine 1 and the slot gaming machine 2 that have received the setting completion information start playing (step A13, step A14).
[0101]
[Operation of slot game machine and server]
<Slot game machine drive control processing>
Next, FIG. 7 shows a subroutine for driving and controlling the slot game machine 10 executed in the control circuit 100 described with reference to FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the slot gaming machine 10 has been activated in advance, and the variables used in the CPU 106 described above are initialized to predetermined values and are in steady operation. Further, this subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main program of the slot gaming machine 10 being executed in advance.
[0102]
First, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a predetermined number of coins have been inserted from the coin insertion slot 31 (step S11). When it is determined that no coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 31, this subroutine is immediately terminated.
[0103]
On the other hand, when it is determined that a coin has been inserted from the coin insertion slot 31, the CPU 66 performs processing for setting a gaming machine group (step S21). The details of the gaming machine group setting process will be described later.
[0104]
Next, the CPU 66 determines whether any one of the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, and the maximum BET switch 24 has been pushed (step S12). In this step, when it is determined that none of the BET switches is pushed, this subroutine is immediately terminated.
[0105]
When it is determined that any one of the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, and the maximum BET switch 24 is pushed, a command for generating a random number is sent to the random number generator 112 to generate and generate a random number. An internal lottery process is performed according to the random number (step S13).
[0106]
Note that any one of the five pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B is selected by pushing one of the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, or the maximum BET switch 24. The effective line is determined and the corresponding effective line display lamp 44 is driven to light.
[0107]
The above-described ROM 108 also stores a winning mode table, and the internal lottery process in step S13 determines the winning mode based on the value of the generated random number.
[0108]
Next, it is determined whether or not the start lever 32 has been tilted by the player (step S14).
[0109]
In step S14 described above, when it is determined that the start lever 32 is not tilted, the process returns to step S14. When it is determined that the start lever 32 has been tilted, drive signals are supplied to the three stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R to rotate the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, and the rotation control process is executed ( Step S15).
[0110]
Next, a reel stop control process described later is executed (step S16), the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R are stopped, and a winning process described later is executed (step S17).
[0111]
Next, it is determined whether or not the stopped symbol combination is replay (step S18). In this step, when it is determined that the stop symbol is replay, the process is returned to step S13 described above. That is, when the combination of symbols to be replayed can be stopped on the active line, the game can be played again without betting coins.
[0112]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S18 that the stop symbol is not a replay, an information transmission / reception process described later is executed (step S22). The details of the information transmission / reception process will be described later.
[0113]
When the information transmission / reception process ends, the CPU 66 immediately ends this subroutine.
[0114]
<Game machine group setting process>
FIG. 8 shows a gaming machine group setting subroutine that is called and executed in step S21.
[0115]
First, the CPU 66 performs processing for determining whether or not a card is detected (step S31).
[0116]
Whether or not a card has been detected is determined by whether or not a detection signal from the card reader 72 has been received. A player's own game history (results) is recorded on the card, and inserting this card into the card reader means that the server 80 is requested to set a gaming machine group (recruitment of teammates). It is.
[0117]
If the CPU 66 determines that no card has been detected, the subroutine immediately ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the card has been detected, the following processing is executed.
[0118]
Next, the CPU 66 executes a process for transmitting player information (step S32).
[0119]
The process of transmitting player information is a process of transmitting player information recorded on a card inserted into the card reader 72 to the server 80. Specifically, the player information transmitted in this process is an authentication given to each player necessary to refer to data such as the player's game history stored in the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. It refers to a number.
[0120]
Next, the CPU 66 executes a process for determining whether or not a game history has been received (step S33).
[0121]
The game history is a player read from the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80 based on the player authentication number read from the player's card inserted in the card reader 72 provided in the slot gaming machine 10. This is the result of each battle. In the present embodiment, the game history is assumed to be stored in the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80, but may be recorded on a card held by the player.
[0122]
When the CPU 66 determines that the game history has not been received, the process of step S33 is executed again. On the other hand, when the CPU 66 determines that the game history has been received, the following processing is executed.
[0123]
Next, the CPU 66 executes processing for transmitting search conditions (step S34).
[0124]
The search condition refers to a condition of a player that the player wants to be a teammate, and the player is to input a condition desired by the player himself from a mobile phone. Search conditions can be narrowed down by gender, battle record, distribution ratio, and the like.
[0125]
Next, the CPU 66 determines whether teammate candidate information has been received (step S35).
[0126]
The teammate candidate information is a concept indicating the result information of the teammate candidate searched by the server 80 based on the search condition transmitted from the slot gaming machine 10 to the server 80 in the previous step S34. If it is determined that the teammate candidate information has not been received, the CPU 66 performs the process of step S35 again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the teammate information has been received, the CPU 66 executes the following processing.
[0127]
Next, processing for determining whether or not a teammate has been selected is executed (step S36).
[0128]
Selecting a teammate indicates that the player of the slot gaming machine 10 selects a player who wants to form a team from the teammate candidate information transmitted from the server 80 in the previous step S35. is there. The selection of the teammate is made by the player himself from the mobile phone connected to the mobile phone connection adapter 71. If it is determined that no teammate has been selected, it is assumed that there is no player that matches the condition, and the CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that the teammate has been selected, the following processing is executed.
[0129]
Next, the CPU 66 executes a negotiation process (step S37).
[0130]
The negotiation process is a process of negotiating the obtained coin distribution ratio and the like with respect to the teammate candidate selected by the player from the teammate candidate information received in step S35. Details of the negotiation process will be described later.
[0131]
Next, the CPU 66 executes processing for transmitting teammate determination information (step S38).
[0132]
The team mate determination information is information transmitted to notify the team mate selected by the player of the slot gaming machine 10 from step S35 to step S37 that it is determined to form a team. The opponent player who has received this information makes a final decision and sends confirmation information to the server 80.
[0133]
Next, processing for determining whether or not setting completion information has been received is executed (step S39).
[0134]
The setting completion information is information that notifies the server 80 that the setting of the team (game machine group) is completed. The player of the slot gaming machine 10 and the opponent player who has decided to form a team will confirm that team play is started by receiving this information. In this process, if it is determined that the setting completion information has not been received, the process of step S39 is performed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting completion information has been received, this subroutine is immediately terminated.
[0135]
Next, processing when the server 80 sets a gaming machine group will be described with reference to FIG.
[0136]
First, the CPU 82 of the server 80 executes a process of determining whether or not player information has been received (step S41).
[0137]
The process of receiving the player information is the player information recorded on the card inserted into the card reader 72 provided in the slot gaming machine 10 and is sent from the slot gaming machine 10 to the server 80 in the previous step SS32. To be sent to. The player information received in this process is specifically attached to each player necessary for referring to data such as the player's game history stored in the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. This is an authentication number.
[0138]
Next, the CPU 82 of the server 80 executes a process for transmitting a game history (step S42).
[0139]
The game history refers to the battle record for each player stored in the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. In the present embodiment, the game history is assumed to be stored in the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80, but may be recorded on a card held by the player. The player will negotiate with the teammate based on the game history.
[0140]
Next, the CPU 82 executes a search process (step S43).
[0141]
The search process is a process performed based on the search condition sent from the player in step S34 of FIG. 8, and specifically, the player candidate that the player wants to be a teammate is selected. This is a narrowing process.
[0142]
Next, the CPU 82 executes a process for transmitting introduction information (step S44).
[0143]
The introduction information refers to information for introducing a player of the slot gaming machine 10 (that is, a player recruiting teammates) to the teammate candidates searched in the previous step S43.
[0144]
A display example of the introduction information is shown in FIG. In FIG. 10, information on the player of the slot gaming machine 10 is posted on the display unit 711 of the mobile phone together with the character image. Specifically, the contents of the introduction information include the player's gender, battle record, desired distribution rate, message from the player himself, and the like. In FIG. 10, the information is posted in the format of “male, today's big bonus 3 times, distribution request 7: 3, message“ I will definitely win ””. In addition, although the character image which the player himself selected is displayed on the display part 711, you may make it display the player's own face photograph.
[0145]
Next, the CPU 82 executes processing for determining whether or not confirmation information has been received (step S45).
[0146]
The confirmation information refers to the information transmitted by the candidate to the information transmitted to the teammate candidate in the previous step S44, and specifically, the intention to form a team. This is information for checking whether or not there is. The player who is a candidate determines whether or not to form a team with the player based on the information regarding the player of the slot gaming machine 10 transmitted in the previous step S44. If the CPU 82 determines in this step that the confirmation information has not been received, the process of step S45 is executed again. On the other hand, when the CPU 82 determines that the confirmation information has been received, the following processing is executed.
[0147]
Next, CPU82 performs the process which transmits teammate candidate information (step S46).
[0148]
The teammate candidate information is information created based on the confirmation information transmitted from the teammate candidate in the previous step S45, and is a server for the player of the slot gaming machine 10 (player who has recruited teammates). 80 is transmitted. The player of the slot machine 10 can determine his teammate by referring to the teammate candidate information.
[0149]
Next, the CPU 82 executes a negotiation process (step S48).
[0150]
Negotiation is negotiation performed to determine the distribution rate of game media shared by teammates. Teammate candidates who have seen the introduction information of the players of the slot machine 10 in the previous step S44, This is done when it is determined that the desired distribution ratio needs to be negotiated. In the subroutine of this step, when there is no need for the negotiation process, the CPU 82 performs the process of step S48. In addition, when negotiation is necessary, players negotiate using each mobile phone.
[0151]
FIG. 11 shows a display example of a screen displayed on the display unit 711 of the mobile phone when negotiating. The candidate teammate insists that the desired distribution ratio of the players of the slot gaming machine 10 is 7: 3, but he wants to change to 6: 4. The display unit 711 displays a word of negotiation “6: 4?” Along with the character image selected by the teammate candidate. In this way, the distribution rate between teammates is determined by negotiating with a mobile phone.
[0152]
Next, the CPU 82 executes a process for determining whether or not the teammate determination information has been received (step S48).
[0153]
The teammate determination information is information transmitted from the player of the slot gaming machine 10 and the player who has decided to become a teammate, and specifically, they agreed to form a team with each other. Information. If the CPU 82 determines in this step that the teammate determination information has not been received, the process of step S48 is executed again. On the other hand, if the CPU 82 determines in this step that the teammate determination information has been received, the following processing is executed.
[0154]
Next, the CPU 82 executes processing for transmitting setting completion information (step S49).
[0155]
The setting completion information is information that informs all teammates that the server 80 has completed the process of setting the team (game machine group) based on the information transmitted from the team determined in the previous step S48. . Players who form a team can start team play by receiving this information.
[0156]
When the process of step S49 ends, the CPU 82 immediately ends this subroutine.
[0157]
By performing the processing described above, in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to configure one gaming machine group with other slot gaming machines, thereby enabling so-called team play. By enabling team play, players can play games while enjoying a sense of unity with other players, rather than simply playing against a gaming machine and playing alone. Is possible. Furthermore, if it is configured so that the player can freely set the gaming machine group, it can be expected that the player can be provided with a meeting place with other players.
[0158]
<Information transmission / reception processing>
Next, FIG. 12 shows a subroutine of information transmission / reception processing that is called and executed in step S22 described above.
[0159]
First, the CPU 66 performs a process for determining whether or not the gaming state has changed (step S51).
[0160]
Whether or not the gaming state has changed can be determined from the contents of data obtained by the internal lottery process performed by the random number generator 112 (see FIG. 4). If the internal lottery data is not data that causes a change in the gaming state, the CPU 66 determines that there is no change in the gaming state, and executes a process of step S53 described later. On the other hand, if the internal lottery data is data that causes a change in the gaming state, the CPU 66 determines that the gaming state has changed and executes the next process.
[0161]
Next, the process which transmits a notification message is performed (step S52).
[0162]
The notification message is a concept indicating a message for notifying other players who are teammates that a change has occurred in the game state of a player in the team.
[0163]
FIG. 13 shows a display example when a notification message is transmitted to another teammate's mobile phone. As shown in FIG. 13, the display unit 711 of the mobile phone displays an image of the character selected by the player whose game state has changed and a message informing that the game state has changed. In FIG. 13, other teammates are notified by a message “B is now in a big bonus”.
[0164]
Next, the CPU 66 executes processing for determining whether or not there is a message (step S53).
[0165]
The message refers to a message input from a mobile phone device by a player of the slot gaming machine 10 to other teammates, whereby players in the same team can exchange information. Whether there is a message is determined by whether a signal from the portable connection adapter 71 is detected. In this step, if the CPU 66 determines that there is no message, this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a message exists, the following processing is executed.
[0166]
Next, a process for transmitting a message is executed (step S54).
[0167]
The process of transmitting a message is a process of transmitting a message to the teammate designated by the player of the slot gaming machine 10. A player of the slot gaming machine 10 inputs a message from a mobile phone by designating a gaming machine number of a partner to whom the message is to be transmitted. The CPU 66 of the slot gaming machine 10 transmits this message to the server 80. Note that the message transmitted to the server 80 is transmitted to the designated gaming machine number.
[0168]
Next, the CPU 66 executes a process for determining whether or not a reply message has been received (step S55).
[0169]
The process for determining whether or not a response message has been received is to determine whether or not a response message has arrived from the destination teammate in response to the message transmitted by the player of the slot gaming machine 10 in the previous step S54. It is processing. If it is determined that the reply message has not been received, the CPU 66 immediately ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that a response message has been received, the CPU 66 executes the following process.
[0170]
Next, the CPU 66 performs display processing (step S56).
[0171]
The display process refers to a process of displaying the response message received in the previous step S55 on the display unit of the player's mobile phone via the form connection adapter 71 (see FIG. 4).
[0172]
FIG. 14 shows an example when a response message is displayed on the mobile phone. As shown in FIG. 14, on the display unit 711 of the mobile phone, an image of the character selected by the player who sent the response message and the response message are displayed. In FIG. 14, a response message from Mr. B, “How about Mr. A, how are you?
[0173]
When the display process is completed, the CPU 66 immediately ends this subroutine.
[0174]
By performing the processing described above, the slot gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can transmit / receive message information to / from other slot gaming machines that have become the same team (gaming machine group). The teammates will be more intimate than simply playing a game with a team, and it can be expected that teammates can create a stronger sense of unity.
[0175]
<Winning process>
Next, FIG. 15 shows a winning process subroutine that is called and executed in step S17 of FIG.
[0176]
First, the CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on any active line matches the lottery prize winning mode (step S61).
[0177]
When it is determined that the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on any active line (L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, L3B shown in FIG. 2) does not match the combination of symbols corresponding to the lottery winning mode, Exit the subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on one of the active lines matches the combination of symbols corresponding to the lottery winning mode, the CPU 66 executes the following process.
[0178]
Next, the CPU 66 executes a process for determining whether or not it is a big bonus (step S62).
[0179]
Whether or not it is a big bonus can be determined from the content of data obtained by the internal lottery process performed by the random number generator 112 (see FIG. 4). If the internal lottery data is not data that causes a big bonus game, the process of step S63 is executed. On the other hand, if the internal lottery data is such data as to start the big bonus game, the process of step S66 is executed.
[0180]
Next, the CPU 66 executes a process for determining whether or not it is a regular bonus (step S63).
[0181]
Whether or not the bonus is a regular bonus can be determined from the contents of the data obtained by the internal lottery process performed by the random number generator 112 (see FIG. 4), similarly to the determination in step S62. If the internal lottery data is not data that causes a regular bonus game, the process of step S64 is executed. On the other hand, if the internal lottery data is such data as to start a regular bonus game, the process of step S65 is executed.
[0182]
Next, the CPU 66 executes a process of determining whether or not the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is a small combination (step S63).
[0183]
Whether or not a small role is determined can be determined from the content of data obtained by the internal lottery process, as in the above-described determination. If the internal lottery data is not data that causes the small role symbol to be stopped and displayed, the CPU 66 immediately ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the internal lottery data is data having such a content that the small role symbol is stopped and displayed, the process of step S65 is executed.
[0184]
If the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped state is a symbol for starting a regular bonus, or if it is a small role symbol, a process of paying out is executed (step S65).
[0185]
On the other hand, when the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is a symbol that starts a big bonus, a process of distributing is executed (step S66).
[0186]
The slot gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to pay out coins acquired by a player by confirming a regular bonus or a small combination to the player himself / herself. On the other hand, the coins acquired by the player by confirming the big bonus are shared by all the teammates who form the team. The shared coin numerical data can be confirmed on the display device 30b (see FIG. 2) of the slot game machine, and the coin numerical data is distributed based on a predetermined distribution rate. It can be confirmed on the display device 30a (see FIG. 2) of the machine. When each player wants to end the game, he / she can receive coins corresponding to these numerical data by pressing a payout button 36b (see FIG. 2) provided in the slot game machine 10. .
[0187]
When the payout process in step S65 and the distribution process in step S66 are completed, the CPU 66 immediately ends this subroutine.
[0188]
By performing the processing described above, in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it becomes possible to configure one gaming machine group with other slot gaming machines, and to share gaming media in this gaming machine group, A so-called team play is possible in which a team is formed by a plurality of gaming machines to play a game. By enabling team play, players can play games while enjoying a sense of unity with other players, rather than simply playing against a gaming machine and playing alone. Is possible.
[0189]
Further, in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game medium payout means is provided in order to pay out game medium data shared in one set of game machines as a game medium. Even if a player who constitutes a (game machine group) wants to end the game before other players, only that player leaves the team and receives the game media, and the game ends. It becomes possible to do. This eliminates the need for all the players making up one team to finish the game at the same time, so that the player can benefit from being able to finish the game when he feels he has most acquired the game media. It becomes.
[0190]
In the above embodiment, the slot game machine is described as a preferred embodiment for the “game machine” according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game machines such as a pachinko game machine are used. Even if it exists, the objective of this invention can be achieved, Furthermore, it may be comprised so that a game may be played in the terminal device connected via communication line networks, such as a network.
[0191]
In the above embodiment, the player of the slot gaming machine 10 sets the gaming machine group so that the server 80 performs lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot gaming machine A player who plays a game on the machine 10 may designate a player who wants to form a team.
[0192]
Furthermore, the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to transmit and receive messages using a mobile phone, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an input means for inputting a message or the like is provided to the gaming machine You may do it. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the information that can be transmitted and received between teammates is only text messages and images. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and information may be transmitted and received by voice.
[0193]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, “one of a plurality of gaming machines that are collectively managed via a communication line, and between one gaming machine included in the plurality of gaming machines and another gaming machine. A game machine that can play a game using shared game media data and transition to a game state advantageous to a player by satisfying a predetermined condition is referred to as “the game machine and another game machine different from the game machine”. A game machine group setting means capable of setting a machine as a single gaming machine group, and a game medium data receiving means capable of receiving the game medium data. It becomes possible to perform so-called team play, in which a team is formed with a gaming machine to play a game.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between a slot gaming machine 10 and a server 80 according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the slot gaming machine 10 according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a state in which the front door 50 of the slot gaming machine 10 is opened to the left side.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration including a control circuit for controlling the slot gaming machine 10 and peripheral devices electrically connected to the control circuit.
5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a server 80. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a timing chart for explaining the operation contents of the slot game machine and the server according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for driving and controlling the slot machine executed in the control circuit 100;
8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of gaming machine group setting processing executed in step S21 of the flowchart shown in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of gaming machine group setting processing executed in the server 80.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of contents displayed on a display unit of a mobile phone connected to the slot gaming machine 10 in the gaming machine group setting process.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of contents displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone connected to the slot gaming machine 10 in the gaming machine group setting process.
12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of information transmission / reception processing executed in step S22 of the flowchart shown in FIG.
FIG. 13 is a view showing an example of contents displayed on a display unit of a mobile phone connected to the slot game machine 10 in the information transmission / reception process.
FIG. 14 is a view showing an example of contents displayed on a display unit of a mobile phone connected to the slot game machine 10 in the information transmission / reception process.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a winning process subroutine executed in step S17 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7;
[Explanation of symbols]
10 slot machines
30a, 30b display device
36a, 36b Payout button
38 Coin payment exit
40 coin receiving part
71 Mobile connection adapter
72 Card reader
80 servers
82, 106 CPU
84, 108 ROM
86, 110 RAM
88 hard disk drive
90 Communication interface circuit
112 random number generator
711 Display

Claims (2)

Constitutes one of a plurality of gaming machines managed collectively through a communication line; and
Playing a game using game medium data indicating a game medium shared between one gaming machine and the other gaming machines included in the plurality of gaming machines, which is advantageous to a player by satisfying a predetermined condition In a gaming machine that can enter a gaming state,
A gaming machine group setting means for setting the gaming machine and another gaming machine different from the gaming machine as one gaming machine group, and setting a distribution ratio between the gaming machine and the other gaming machine ;
Game execution means for executing a game;
Game medium data receiving means capable of receiving game medium data according to the game result of the game;
A payout means for paying out game media based on a distribution ratio set based on the game machine group setting means for game media shared and acquired by the game machine group according to the game result;
Display means for displaying game medium data before distribution based on the distribution ratio, and the number of game media after distribution;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The advantageous gaming state includes a gaming state in which a game with a high probability of winning is performed a predetermined number of times, and a gaming state in which the predetermined number of sets of games themselves are performed a predetermined number of times, and the predetermined number of sets of gaming itself Only when a gaming state in which a predetermined number of times is started is started, the distribution ratio set based on the gaming machine group setting means is shared with respect to the gaming media shared and acquired by the gaming machine group according to the gaming result. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a gaming medium based on the gaming machine is paid out.

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