JP4730631B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, various technologies for utilizing information generated in a pachinko machine have been provided, and information communication between a pachinko machine and a mobile phone carried by a player, in particular, with the recent development of communication technology. A plan to do this is being considered. For example, in the example shown in Patent Document 1, a device for performing information communication is provided on a base plate provided at a lower position of a pachinko machine, and a mobile phone is disposed in the device, thereby providing the device. There has been provided a technique for performing transmission / reception between a received information output unit and a receiving unit provided in a mobile phone. According to such a technique, wireless communication can be performed between the mobile communication terminal and the pachinko machine.

JP 2002-18098 A

  By the way, when wireless communication is performed using the interface as described above, if a transparent plate is interposed between the interface and the mobile communication terminal, the level of the wireless communication medium is increased when the transparent plate passes. There is a possibility that the communication medium may be reduced, and there is a concern that a stable level communication medium (that is, an information transmission medium that transmits information such as infrared light and electromagnetic waves) is not supplied at a predetermined information acquisition position.

  In addition, since the above-described techniques and game methods are not generally permeated, the creation of novel game modes can be expected. On the other hand, when trying to play a game on such a pachinko machine, the player has various points. There is a possibility of being confused. In particular, since there is no circuit that provides an interface for performing information communication as described above, it may be difficult to find the location of the interface even if information communication is to be performed. Furthermore, in pachinko machines, there are many parts that are difficult to make large due to restrictions such as the arrangement of parts, and there is a tendency to reduce the size. When trying to reduce the size of the interface as described above, The presence of the problem becomes more inconspicuous, and the above problems are further enhanced.

  Furthermore, as in Patent Document 1, when such an interface is arranged on the base plate as a separate body from the pachinko machine, the space of the base plate will be greatly reduced, so the appearance will be poor. Not only are there concerns that players will be difficult to use the space on the board (for example, it is difficult to place luggage etc.), but the user will mistake the interface as an ashtray, etc. It cannot be denied that the configuration is difficult for the user to grasp.

  The present invention has been completed on the basis of the above-described circumstances, and can satisfactorily communicate information with a mobile communication terminal, makes it easy for a player to recognize the information acquisition location, and further transmit / receive information. An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that can be easily operated.

Claim 1. A pachinko machine having a display device that displays game information, an information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined mobile communication terminal, and a game information storage unit that stores game information,
Proximity detection means for detecting that the portable communication terminal has approached is provided in the vicinity of the information communication unit,
When the game information is stored in the game information storage means, communication with the mobile communication terminal becomes possible when the mobile communication terminal is detected by the approach detection means, and the game information storage means The pachinko machine is characterized in that the game information is stored on the display device.

According to the present invention, the user can easily know the timing of acquiring information, and can efficiently acquire information at the correct timing when the apparatus is ready.

The perspective view shown about the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. Schematic configuration diagram of game board in pachinko machine Schematic configuration diagram illustrating the configuration of the back side of the glass door frame Block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the communication unit Front view illustrating a mobile phone Block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of a mobile phone Flow chart illustrating special electric accessory control routine Flowchart for explaining the continuation of FIG. 7 of the special electric accessory control routine Flowchart explaining the symbol variation start processing routine Flowchart explaining establishment variation processing routine Flowchart explaining gaming state storage processing routine Chart showing examples of detection of probability changing signal, jackpot signal, and probability jackpot signal The figure which shows the example of memory | storage of the game state data in a game state storage area Flowchart explaining game information transmission main routine Flowchart explaining game information creation / transmission processing routine Explanatory drawing which shows the format (data structure of game information) of a transmission buffer, and the storage example of a transmission buffer Explanatory drawing showing an example of message display Explanatory drawing showing a message display example on a mobile phone The figure which shows the example of memory | storage of the game information received by the mobile telephone The figure which shows the example by which the game state data and the time point data were memorize | stored in the game state storage area in the modification The figure which shows the example of memory | storage of the game information received by the mobile telephone in a modification Explanatory diagram conceptually showing the internal structure of the communication unit Explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which information communication is performed The perspective view which shows the principal part of the pachinko machine concerning a 2nd embodiment. Schematic illustrating the configuration using a Bluetooth communication antenna Schematic illustrating the configuration provided with a terminal holding unit for holding a mobile communication terminal The perspective view shown about the example of arrangement | positioning different from FIG. 24 in 2nd Embodiment. The perspective view shown about the example of arrangement | positioning different from FIG. 24, FIG. 31 in 2nd Embodiment. Schematic which illustrates the principal part of the pachinko machine in 7th Embodiment Explanatory drawing which shows some example shapes about a protection member Explanatory drawing explaining the principal part of the pachinko machine in 8th Embodiment

  About each means suitable for achieving said objective, it demonstrates, adding an effect etc. as needed.

Means 1. A pachinko machine in which a transparent plate is arranged in front of a game area where a game is performed,
An information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined mobile communication terminal,
The pachinko machine, wherein the information communication unit is arranged in an external area of the transparent plate in the pachinko machine.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, the information communication unit for performing communication with a predetermined portable communication terminal is arranged in the external area of the transparent plate (specifically, without passing through the transparent plate from the front side). It is easy for the player to find the information communication part), and the transparent board (specifically, the transparent board placed in front of the game board in the pachinko machine) Since the information communication unit is arranged outside, information communication through a transparent plate is not performed, and the level of information transmission media (hereinafter also referred to as information transmission media) such as infrared light and electromagnetic waves is not reduced. Communication with a portable communication terminal can be performed.

  In particular, in a pachinko machine, unlike other gaming machines such as a slot machine, the transparent plate is configured to have a strength that can withstand the impact caused by the flow of the game ball behind the transparent plate for the convenience of flowing down. As the strength is increased, the thickness, number, or material of the transparent plate needs to be considered, and communication through the transparent plate becomes more difficult. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, in the pachinko machine in which the strength is secured in front of the game area, it is provided outside without passing through the portion where the strength is secured, so the strength of the transparent plate is secured. However, the communication performance of the information communication unit can be effectively enhanced outside of the information communication unit while being enhanced.

  In addition, pachinko machines tend to have a large number of parts (particularly, the number of parts involved in decoration) for the convenience of game content. Temporarily, such information communication units are one of the parts scattered inside the transparent plate. If it is provided as one, it is difficult to instantly find the information communication unit from among them. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, it is not provided as one component scattered inside the transparent plate, but is provided independently outside the transparent plate, so that the player can easily find it. It is possible to progress smoothly. Note that such an effect can be expected even when the information communication unit and its vicinity are made large to some extent or are made decorative, but in particular, a holding holder for holding a portable communication terminal, etc. If the information communication unit is configured as a small component (chip antenna, infrared light receiving and emitting chip, etc.) and the information communication unit and its nearby components are to be downsized, the effect is It gets bigger.

  Furthermore, since it is not necessary to acquire information in front of the transparent plate, it is possible to effectively prevent the game area from being hidden by the player's own hand or a portable communication terminal during the information acquisition. It becomes. In more detail, in the pachinko machine, the information communication unit can be arranged so as not to overlap the transparent plate in the front-rear direction. Here, regarding the direction orthogonal to the plate surface of the transparent plate, the player side is the front direction and the pachinko machine inner side is the rear direction.

  The basic configuration of the pachinko machine referred to in the present invention is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the game ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. For example, the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time on condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is made at the operated opening. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and the number of winning balls is determined according to the number of winnings. (Including not only valuable value (premium sphere) but also data written on a magnetic card).

  Mean 2. The pachinko machine according to means 1, wherein the information communication unit includes an information transmission unit that transmits information handled in the pachinko machine as a signal receivable by the mobile communication terminal.

  In this way, the user can acquire the information handled in the pachinko machine with the mobile communication terminal, and the information can be used in various ways, so that the configuration becomes extremely useful. And, since the communication mode is stable at the medium level when used, the configuration is such that communication is not likely to be lost during the communication, and it is easy for many users to use it without any trouble. It becomes composition. Therefore, it becomes a structure which can permeate | transmit the novel game form which utilizes such information widely to many users.

Means 3. State detecting means for detecting occurrence or progress of a specific gaming state;
Information creating means for creating game information representing the occurrence or progress of the specific gaming state detected by the state detecting means,
The pachinko machine according to means 2, wherein the game information is transmitted from the information transmission unit as information handled in the pachinko machine.

  As described above, if the game information created in the pachinko machine is transmitted from the information transmission unit to the mobile communication terminal, the game information can be used for various purposes without any trouble. Furthermore, if such game information is transmitted to a mobile communication terminal and used, information that is extremely useful in terms of granting profits to users, marketing, etc. can be used. If you dislike or think that it is troublesome, even if it is useful information on the corner, it will not be able to be used effectively. That is, if the communication state is not good, the communication is interrupted or the communication time becomes long, so that the operation, standby, etc. may become troublesome and cause the user to be separated, but according to the configuration of the present invention, the medium Since the level is stable (that is, a good level state in which communication failure is unlikely to occur is maintained), and the location of the information transmission unit is also arranged in an easy-to-understand position, such a gaming method using mobile communication has permeated. Of course, the game will proceed smoothly even if it is not popular, so users can communicate without feeling stress and increase the number of users effectively. As a result, various business forms using game information and user information can be created.

  Means 4. The pachinko machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3, wherein the information communication unit includes an information reception unit configured to be able to receive information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal.

  If it is configured so that information can be transmitted from the mobile communication terminal to the pachinko machine, not only the effect that the information about the user can be easily taken into the pachinko machine from the outside, but also the pachinko machine, the mobile communication terminal, and its It is possible to construct a novel information usage form in which information handled in a device (for example, a server of a pachinko machine manufacturer) connected to a mobile communication terminal via a network is taken into the pachinko machine. However, even with such a novel information utilization method, if the player feels stress and troublesome communication operation etc., the player cannot sufficiently utilize even the novel information utilization method. There is also a concern of avoiding such pachinko machines. In contrast, in the present invention, the information communication medium can be satisfactorily performed without causing a decrease in the level of the information communication medium, and the position of the information receiving unit is also easily visible and easily operated. Will be able to play games smoothly without feeling stressed, and it will be a pachinko machine configuration that can fully enjoy innovative information utilization methods.

  Means 5. The pachinko machine according to means 4, further comprising a pachinko machine state changing means for changing the state of the pachinko machine based on information from the portable communication terminal received by the information receiving unit.

  In this way, the state of the pachinko machine can be changed by the user's operation, and further, when changing the state of the pachinko machine, information from the mobile communication terminal is sent, so this information is used. It becomes possible to create various pachinko machine states. According to the present invention, when changing the state of the pachinko machine, information transmission can be performed stably without being interrupted, and a game can be effectively prevented from being interrupted. The change of the pachinko machine state is not limited to the change of the display mode and operation mode on the game board, but may be any change as long as the state of the pachinko machine is changed. For example, the state may be changed so as to give a special benefit to the player, or the game state may not be changed. For example, data sent from a user may be simply stored in a pachinko machine for later use.

  In addition, as the pachinko machine state changing means, a game state changing means for changing a gaming state generated in the pachinko machine can be provided. Thereby, the gaming state is changed by the information from the mobile communication terminal, and the user can change the gaming state by his / her own operation. For changing the gaming state, for example, various display methods such as changing the display mode of the symbol display device or changing from a normal gaming state to a gaming state that gives a special benefit to the player are used. Can do.

  Means 6. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, further comprising a holding unit for holding the information communication unit, wherein the holding unit is configured to be detachable from the pachinko machine.

  With this configuration, if the holding unit fails, only the holding unit can be replaced, so that the replacement cost is low. More specifically, in a pachinko machine, the player may hit the pachinko machine with excitement, and if an impact occurs in the vicinity of the information communication unit in this way, the information communication unit will break down. There is also a possibility, especially when the information communication unit is placed closer to the player and communication is performed well, such a problem is further increased (when the information communication unit is exposed) Even more so). However, according to the above configuration, even if a component held by the holding unit, such as an information communication unit or a device attached thereto, breaks down due to an impact or the like, only the holding unit can be replaced, and the repair can be performed at low cost. It can be done quickly. More specifically, the holding unit and the pachinko machine can be configured to include a coupling means for detachably coupling. This coupling means can be arranged at a position where it cannot be visually recognized by the player, and more specifically, can be arranged inside the pachinko machine. In this way, unauthorized operation of the coupling means is effectively prevented.

  Mean 7 The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to means 6, wherein the information communication unit is exposed to the outside of the pachinko machine.

  By configuring in this way, there is no intervening factor that lowers the level between the information communication unit and the portable communication terminal, and the medium level at the information acquisition position such as electromagnetic waves and infrared light that transmit information is set. It can be increased efficiently. More specifically, when the information communication unit is configured as an antenna for transmitting electromagnetic waves, the antenna can be exposed in front of the pachinko machine. In addition, when the information communication unit is configured to output an optical medium such as infrared light, a lamp that configures the light source can be configured to be exposed in front of the pachinko machine. In addition, as a structure exposed ahead, it is desirable to expose in the structure which can be visually recognized from the front, and specifically, an information communication part is attached to the front surface of the said pachinko machine, or predetermined from the front surface of the said pachinko machine. It can be configured to be exposed forward while being arranged at a rear position separated by a distance.

  Means 8. The pachinko machine according to claim 7, wherein an optical medium is used as an information transmission medium output from the information communication unit, and a light emitting element that emits the light is exposed to the outside of the pachinko machine. Machine.

  Thus, in a configuration using an optical medium such as infrared light as an information transmission medium, if the light emitting element itself is exposed to the outside, a decrease in the irradiation level of the optical medium can be effectively suppressed.

  Means 9. The information communication unit is configured as a communication antenna, and radio waves are used as an information transmission medium output from the information communication unit, and the communication antenna is exposed to the outside of the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine according to the means 7 characterized.

  In this way, when the communication antenna is used as the information communication unit, if the communication antenna itself is configured to be exposed to the outside, it is possible to effectively suppress a decrease in radio wave intensity.

  Means 10. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein a protective member for protecting the information communication part is disposed in front of the information communication part.

  A pachinko machine often has an impact such as a player hitting it with great excitement, and a configuration that assumes such a case is desired. In particular, when the information communication unit is arranged in the external area of the transparent plate, the effect that the reduction in the medium level can be suppressed can be achieved, but there is a concern that an impact is likely to occur depending on the arrangement place. By adopting the above configuration for such a problem, the information communication unit is protected, and the durability of the apparatus can be effectively improved.

  Means 11. When the information transmission medium output from the information communication unit is passed at a position in front of the information communication unit in the protection member, a decrease in the level of the information transmission medium due to the passage is information in the front-rear direction on the transparent plate. The pachinko machine according to means 10, wherein the pachinko machine is configured to be smaller than a decrease in level due to permeation when the transmission medium is permeated.

  If comprised in this way, while protecting the front of an information communication part effectively, since a level fall will be suppressed rather than the case where a transparent plate is interposed, both component durability improvement and communication improvement It becomes the suitable structure which can implement | achieve effectively. The phrase “pass at the front position of the information communication unit” may be configured to transmit the inside of the protection member in front of the information communication unit, and a protective member partially having a gap is disposed on the front side of the information communication unit. The configuration may be such that the gap is passed through at the front position of the information communication unit.

  Means 12. An optical medium is used as a medium for information transmission output from the information communication unit, and when the protective member is passed at a position in front of the information communication unit, a decrease in light amount due to the passage is caused in the transparent plate. The pachinko machine according to means 10 or 11, wherein the pachinko machine is configured to be smaller than a decrease in light amount due to the transmission when the optical medium is transmitted in the front-rear direction.

  In this way, when an optical medium is used as the information transmission medium, the information communication unit can be effectively protected from impacts and the like, and the information communication unit can be disposed at a position where the impacts are likely to occur. This is particularly effective when it is constituted by a component having low impact resistance (for example, a semiconductor component (such as an infrared light receiving / emitting chip) using an IC). A structure with a high light-transmitting property or a structure in which the amount of light is less likely to be reduced during transmission (a structure in which the thickness is smaller than that of the transparent plate, a structure in which a gap is provided in a part of the protective member, etc.) can do.

  Means 13. As the information transmission medium output from the information communication unit, radio waves are used, and when the protective member is passed at a position in front of the information communication unit, a decrease in radio wave intensity due to the passage is caused by the transparent plate. 12. The pachinko machine according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the pachinko machine is configured to be smaller than a reduction in radio wave intensity caused by transmission of radio waves in the front-rear direction.

  In this way, when radio waves are used as the information transmission medium, it can be effectively protected from the impact of the information communication unit, etc., and can be arranged at a position where the impact is likely to occur, or the information communication unit is shock resistant. This is particularly effective when it is configured with a low component (for example, a semiconductor component (such as a chip antenna) using an IC or the like). Specifically, it is made of a material having a high radio wave transmission property, or a structure in which the radio wave intensity is not easily lowered during transmission (a configuration in which the thickness is smaller than that of the transparent plate, a gap in a part of the protective member, etc. Etc.).

  Means 14. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 10 to means 13, wherein the thickness of the protective member is smaller than the thickness of the transparent plate.

  In the present invention, since the information communication unit is arranged in the external area of the transparent plate, the area where the protection member is provided may be very small. That is, since it is not necessary to provide a protective member in a wide area, even if it is made thinner than the transparent plate, the strength is sufficient. And by making it thin in this way, it becomes possible to suppress a level fall effectively.

  Means 15. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 10 to means 14, wherein the protective member covers the front of the information communication unit and is partially provided with a gap.

  In this way, even if a material having a light transmission property or a radio wave transmission property lower than that of the transparent plate is used for the protective member, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the level of the medium.

  Means 16. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to means 15, wherein the transparent plate has a circular shape or a substantially circular shape such as an ellipse.

  By comprising in this way, it becomes a structure which can take the area | region where a transparent board is comprised in the area | region corresponding to the game area comprised substantially circularly, and a transparent board is not arrange | positioned widely. And an information communication part can be efficiently arrange | positioned in the area | region where the transparent plate is not arrange | positioned, and the space of the front part of a pachinko machine can be used effectively. In addition, the front part said here is comprised by components (for example, a front frame, a glass door frame, a transparent board, a launching handle, etc.) exposed ahead of a pachinko machine.

Means 17. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the information communication unit is attached to a member disposed behind a transparent plate holding door configured to hold the transparent plate and be openable and closable. .
In this way, since the information communication unit can be attached to the member behind the transparent plate holding door, where many circuit boards and components are gathered together, the information communication unit and the various circuit boards are electrically connected. It becomes an easy apparatus structure, and becomes an apparatus structure which can effectively reduce fastening members such as electric wires, connectors, and screws. Other than this, it is particularly effective when it is difficult to provide such an arrangement space in the transparent plate holding door.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine of the means 17, an exposed portion such as an opening or a notch is formed in the transparent plate holding door, and the information communication unit attached to a member behind the transparent plate holding door is It can comprise so that it may expose ahead by an exposure part. Specifically, the information communication unit can be attached to a portion other than the game area on the game board or a front frame holding the transparent plate holding door by a coupling means (such as a fastening member such as a screw). May be arranged at any position such as up, down, left and right, diagonally upward or downward of the transparent plate.

  Means 18. The pachinko machine according to claim 17, wherein the information communication unit is disposed behind the transparent plate holding door in the previous period and on a front frame that holds the transparent plate holding door.

  In this way, the information communication unit is arranged in the front frame portion where many circuit boards are gathered, and it is easy to make an electrical connection, so that the number of components such as connectors and electric wires can be reduced.

  Means 19. The pachinko machine according to means 17, wherein the information communication unit is attached to the outside of the game area of the game board behind the transparent plate holding door.

  In this way, the information communication unit is attached to the game board where many circuit boards are gathered in the game board, and it is easy to make an electrical connection, and the preferred configuration can reduce the number of components such as connectors and electric wires. The part which is not related to the decoration in the game board can be used effectively.

  Means 20. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the information communication unit is attached to a transparent plate holding door configured to hold the transparent plate and be openable and closable.

  If comprised in this way, in the external area | region of the transparent board in a pachinko machine, since it will be the arrangement position nearest to a game area | region, it will become easy to see and it will become easy to relate an interface with a game mode. In addition, since it is arranged in the transparent plate holding door that is easy to open and close, even if a failure or the like occurs, it can be easily maintained.

  Means 21. The pachinko according to any one of means 17 to 20, wherein the transparent plate holding door has a square or substantially rectangular shape, and the information output unit is arranged in the vicinity of a corner of the transparent plate holding door. Machine.

  By configuring in this way, it becomes possible to effectively use the space in the front part of the pachinko machine where it is difficult to place game parts such as ornaments because various parts are arranged. Contributes to use.

  Means 22. Any of the means 1 to 16, wherein the information communication unit is attached to a front frame to which a transparent plate holding door for holding the transparent plate is attached, or a member disposed behind the front frame. The pachinko machine described in 1.

  As described above, when the information communication unit is arranged on the front frame or the member arranged behind the front frame, the front part of the pachinko machine can be used even if the transparent plate holding door is difficult to take the arrangement space. It becomes possible to arrange in. Therefore, it is particularly effective when, for example, it is difficult to place an information communication unit on the transparent plate holding door due to the arrangement of many parts other than the information communication unit on the transparent plate holding door or decoration on the front surface of the transparent plate holding door. It becomes.

  In addition, when an information communication part is attached to the member arrange | positioned behind the front frame, an information communication part can be exposed ahead from exposed parts, such as an opening part and notch part which were formed in the front frame. Further, both the front frame and the transparent plate holding door are arranged in front of the member to which the information communication unit is attached, and the information communication unit is configured to be exposed forward by the exposed portion formed on both of them. Also good.

  Means 23. The means 1 to the means 22 according to any one of the means 1 to 22, characterized in that the information communication unit is disposed inside the pachinko machine so that the front end of the information communication unit is located a predetermined distance behind the front edge of the front of the pachinko machine. Pachinko machine.

  As described above, pachinko machines may cause various impacts depending on the player or other factors, but if the tip is located at a position that has entered a predetermined distance in this way, it will be touched by the player. It becomes a structure that is hard to be applied or impact. As a specific configuration of the means 23, the information communication unit is arranged inside a receiving hole provided in the front part of the pachinko machine in a form extending to the rear side of the pachinko machine, and the information communication unit The tip may be arranged at a position that enters a predetermined distance behind the opening provided in front of the receiving hole. In this way, since the information communication unit is arranged in the back of the accommodation hole, even if a physical shock occurs in the vicinity of the information communication unit for some reason, such as being hit by a user, information communication Since the part is effectively protected, the structure is excellent in durability.

  When the information communication unit is configured as an antenna for performing wireless communication, the front end edge of the antenna can be disposed behind the opening provided in front of the accommodation hole. For example, when the antenna is configured as a chip antenna, the front end edge of the chip can be disposed behind the front front end edge of the pachinko machine (specifically, behind the opening). Also, when configured as a chip that receives and emits infrared light, the front edge of the chip is located behind the front edge of the pachinko machine (specifically, behind the opening). Can be arranged. When a chip that receives and emits infrared light is provided in this way, a protective member having a net-like or slit-like gap through which infrared light can be transmitted may be provided in front of the chip. Only one protective member (for example, a resin-made translucent member) made of a conductive material may be interposed. Even when the information communication unit is configured as an antenna, a protective member made of a material having a very low electromagnetic shielding property or a configuration having a low electromagnetic shielding property can be provided in front of the information communication unit.

  Means 24. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to means 23, wherein the transparent plate is configured as a multi-layer glass having a plurality of glass plates.

  If an information transmission medium such as infrared rays and electromagnetic waves is output by passing through such a multi-layer glass, the level of the information transmission medium may be significantly reduced compared to a single-layer glass. For this reason, it is difficult to use the information transmission medium so as to transmit the multilayer glass. On the other hand, according to the present invention, this is effectively prevented. Therefore, in a pachinko machine using such a multi-layer glass, if the information communication unit is used outside the multi-layer glass, a multi-layer glass is used. While taking advantage of the layer glass, the medium level does not decrease due to the multilayer glass, so that the configuration is extremely good.

  Means 25. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein an approach detection means for detecting that the portable communication terminal has approached is provided in the vicinity of the information communication unit.

  In this way, it becomes easier for the user to grasp whether the mobile communication terminal is in a normal position, and information communication can be efficiently performed at the correct placement position of the mobile communication terminal (the exact position where the mobile communication terminal is held up). Can do. Specifically, when approach detection is performed, for example, a light emitting means such as a lamp or a sound means (such as a buzzer) that emits a predetermined sound can be notified.

  Means 26. 26. A pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 25, further comprising position indicating means for indicating the position of the information communication unit.

  If the information communication unit is exposed so as to be arranged outside the transparent plate, an effect of making it easily noticeable can be obtained. However, according to the configuration of the means 26, the effect can be further enhanced. In other words, even if the information communication unit may be overlooked at first glance, the arrangement position is instructed by the position instructing means, so that the countermeasures for the above-mentioned problems are perfect. Various examples of position indicating means are conceivable. For example, the position indicating means may be notified by a light emitting means such as a lamp or a sound means (such as a buzzer) that emits a predetermined sound. Etc.) may be arranged.

Means 27. Regarding information communication between the pachinko machine and the mobile communication terminal, preparation determination means for determining the communication preparation state;
27. A pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 26, further comprising a judgment result notifying means for notifying a judgment result by the preparation judging means.

  In this way, if it is determined whether or not preparation for transmission is completed, and notification is made when it is completed, the user can easily know the timing for acquiring information, and preparation of the apparatus is possible. Information can be acquired efficiently at the correct timing. As the preparation determination means, a transmission preparation determination means for determining a transmission preparation state from the pachinko machine to the mobile communication terminal may be provided, or a reception preparation determination for determining a reception preparation state of information from the mobile communication terminal. Means may be provided.

  Further, the means 27 can be further embodied as follows. That is, a game information storage means for storing game information in the pachinko machine, a storage state determination means for determining whether or not the game information is stored in the game information storage means, and further, the determination result notification The means can notify that the game information exists when the storage state determination means determines that the game information is stored. The game information referred to here is the same information as described in the means 3, that is, information indicating the occurrence of a specific gaming state detected by the state detecting means for detecting the occurrence of a specific gaming state. .

  The determination result notifying means may be constituted by, for example, a light emitting means such as a lamp or a sound means such as a buzzer that emits sound. In this way, if game information to be transmitted is accumulated and preparations for transmission are completed, if the player is informed of it, the player can be sure of that, and information can be sent in a timely manner. Can be acquired. That is, the preparation period can be minimized, and the time spent on the game can be effectively increased.

  Means 28. 28. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 27, wherein the information communication unit is configured as a Bluetooth communication antenna capable of Bluetooth communication.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition for performing wireless communication between a pachinko machine and a portable communication terminal, and information transmission or information reception can be performed smoothly. And by Bluetooth communication, useful information can be easily exchanged between the pachinko machine and the portable communication terminal. As this Bluetooth communication antenna, for example, a chip antenna can be preferably used. Note that in any of the pachinko machines described in any of the above means, Bluetooth communication specifications can be used between the portable communication terminal and the pachinko machine.

  Means 29. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 28, wherein the information communication unit is arranged on a side opposite to a side where the launch handle is arranged in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine.

  In this way, since the information communication unit is arranged on the side opposite to the side having the launch handle for launching the game ball, when the information communication is attempted while continuing the game, the launch handle is held. On the other hand, the communication operation can be performed in a comfortable posture with the hand opposite to the hand, and a preferred configuration is achieved in which communication can be performed without interrupting the game. Specifically, if the side on which the launch handle is arranged in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine is on the right side, the information communication unit is arranged on the left side. When the launch handle is disposed on the left side, the information communication unit may be disposed on the right side.

  Furthermore, when the pachinko machine is divided in two from the center in the left-right direction (specifically, when it is divided into left and right by a cut surface in the vertical direction perpendicular to the gaming machine board surface (that is, the gaming board surface of the pachinko machine) In addition, if the launch handle is arranged on one side and the information communication unit is arranged on the other side, the effect related to the concept of the means 29 can be achieved. As for the specific position, for example, when the launch handle is arranged on the right side, the left side of the game board, the diagonal left side (upper left or lower left) or the left side portion of the transparent plate holding door, Or it can arrange | position in the left side part (For example, the position near the left side in an upper plate part or a lower plate part, or the left adjacent position of those upper plate parts and a lower plate part) etc. in a front frame part. That is, if the information communication unit is arranged outside the transparent plate in the left region in the pachinko machine, all are included in the concept of the means 29. If the firing handle is on the left side, it may be arranged on the right side in the same manner.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  A plurality of pachinko machines 1 according to the present embodiment are arranged in a plurality of lateral directions at the upper part of the counter board of the pachinko islands installed in the game hall (see FIG. 23). As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 at the front, and a glass door frame 3 as a transparent plate holding door is attached to the front frame 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the glass door frame 3 is supported by the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable by a vertical hinge portion 3 c provided vertically.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a transparent plate 81 made of glass or the like is fitted into a metal frame 82 to form an integral transparent plate unit 80, and the transparent plate unit 80 is formed of the glass door frame 3. It is configured to be attached on the back side. Here, the mounting portion 82a formed to project outward in the frame 82 and the mounting portion 3d formed on the back side of the glass door frame 3 are coupled by a fastening member 83 such as a screw, whereby the transparent plate 81 Is assembled to the glass door frame 3.

  Furthermore, the transparent plate 81 of the present embodiment is configured as a multi-layer glass having a plurality of glass plates (here, two glass plates), and has a circular shape or a substantially circular shape such as an ellipse. Yes. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass door frame 3 is configured such that the outer shape of the glass door frame 3 is a square or a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and in the front part of the pachinko machine 1, A communication unit 30 to be described later is disposed in a diagonally lower space (here, near the corner of the glass door frame 3).

  A gaming board 7 shown in FIG. 2 is arranged behind the glass door frame 3 shown in FIGS. The game board 7 has a substantially circular game area, and a first type start port 4, a special display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 5, and a grand prize winning port 6 are provided in the game region. The first type starting port 4 is provided with a path for a game ball, and a blade 4a is supported at the path entrance so as to be openable and closable. The display device 5 can be configured as a symbol display device that dynamically displays symbols, for example.

  Returning to FIG. 1, an upper tray 2 b from which a prize ball is paid out is attached to the lower part of the glass door frame 3. A lower tray 2a is mounted below the window hole of the front frame 2. The lower receiving tray 2a discharges and stores extra balls such as winning balls that have not been able to fit into the upper receiving tray 2b, balls that have been removed from the upper receiving tray 2b, or foul balls from the outlet of the extra balls. A launching handle 17 for launching a game ball is mounted on the right side of the lower tray 2a in the front frame 2 so as to be rotatable. A motor (not shown) as a driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 2 corresponding to the firing handle 17, and the motor is driven by the turning operation of the firing handle 17. Are intermittently operated, and the elasticity is adjusted according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 17. Therefore, a ball launcher is constituted by the motor and the hitting ball.

  The display device 5 is provided above the first type start port 4 and has a display device frame 40 and a screen 5 a made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) disposed so as to be surrounded by the display device frame 40. Yes. Various kinds of images are displayed on the screen 5a. As one of them, a left symbol row 8, a middle symbol row 9, and a right symbol row 10 are displayed. The number of design rows is not limited to the above (3 rows), and may be 1 row, 2 rows, 4 rows or more. Each of the symbol rows 8 to 10 is composed of a plurality of symbols made up of numbers, symbols and the like.

  In the display device 5, the symbol variation in the symbol rows 8 to 10 is started by winning a game ball at the first type starting port 4. The symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 8, the right symbol row 10, and the middle symbol row 9, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order. When symbol variations in all symbol sequences 8 to 10 are stopped, a combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) displayed is a predetermined combination (specific display result, hereinafter referred to as “hit combination”). ), That is, a combination of the same type of symbols (for example, 777) when the symbols of the same type are arranged along the jackpot line. This combination of stop symbols is hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol”. In this embodiment, there are a total of five types of jackpot lines: one that extends in the horizontal direction (upper, middle, and lower three types) and one that extends in the diagonal direction (two types, lower right and lower left). Not limited to. For example, the number of jackpot lines is one, and it may be what is usually called “one line”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric combination is activated, and a jackpot gaming state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player arrives, and it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 enters the reach gaming state prior to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. Here, the reach game state means a state immediately before the big hit game state. For example, the symbol variation in the right symbol row 10 stops on the big hit line with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 8. And after that, if the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10, a combination of jackpots is finally included. In addition, when the symbol variation stops, the game changes in a combination that results in a big hit gaming state, and when it stops at that symbol, when it finally becomes a big hit gaming state, the state in the variation is also included in the reach gaming state. This is usually called full rotation (all symbols) reach.

  The special winning opening 6 is provided below the first type starting opening 4 and includes one V zone 11, two passages 12 and 13, and a shutter 14. The shutter 14 is operated by a prize winning solenoid (hereinafter simply referred to as “solenoid”) 15 to open and close the V zone 11 and the entrances of the passages 12 and 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 7 is provided with a start port switch 18, a V zone switch 19 and a count switch 20. The start port switch 18 detects winning of a game ball to the first type start port 4. The V zone switch 19 detects the winning of the game ball in the V zone 11, and the count switch 20 detects the winning of the game ball in the big winning opening 6. In addition, a control device 21 is provided to drive and control the solenoid 15 and the display device 5 based on the detection results of the switches 18 to 20, respectively. The control device 21 includes a read memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU. In more detail, the control device 21 includes a main board that performs the main control of the pachinko machine 1, a display control board that controls each unit according to a signal from the main board, a volume adjustment board, an LED board, and a payout control board. In order to prevent illegal signals from being input to the main board, the signal transmission direction is only one direction from the main board to the sub board.

  As one of the controls by the CPU, there is a so-called probability variation in which the occurrence probability of the big hit gaming state is varied according to the condition. Specifically, a low probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times as high The probability mode is switched according to the type of jackpot symbol. That is, if the jackpot symbol is a predetermined special symbol (eg, odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and if it is a predetermined normal symbol (eg, even symbol), the low probability mode is set. Note that the multiple of the occurrence probability in the high probability mode with respect to the occurrence probability in the low probability mode may be a value other than the above-described value (about 5).

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

  Here, the output terminals 16A and 16a output a “probability changing signal” indicating that the high probability mode described above is being performed. Further, the output terminals 16B and 16b output a “big hit signal” indicating that a big hit is being generated. Further, the output terminals 16C and 16c output a “probability change jackpot signal” indicating that a jackpot is being generated by a predetermined special symbol (for example, an odd symbol). Further, the output terminals 16D and 16c output a “firing switch signal” indicating whether or not a game ball is being fired by the ball launching device.

  As described above, the communication unit 30 is disposed in the vicinity of the end portion of the glass door frame 3, specifically, in the vicinity of the corner portion of the glass door frame 3 formed in a square shape, and is a portable communication terminal possessed by the player. As a device for performing infrared communication with a mobile phone 200 (see FIGS. 5 and 6: described later). The communication unit 30 includes a notification lamp 31 as a notification unit, an infrared light emitting unit 33 as an information transmission unit, and an infrared light receiving unit 34. The infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are, for example, pachinko. It arrange | positions with the form exposed to the exterior of the apparatus 1, and is comprised so that it may function as an information communication part. More specifically, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the communication unit 30 includes a notification lamp 31, an infrared light emitting unit 33, an infrared light receiving unit 34, an interface circuit (I / F) 35, a CPU 36, A ROM 37 and a RAM 38 are provided.

  Here, the notification lamp 31 is configured as a lamp for visually notifying the player that the communication unit 30 is ready to transmit game information. The notification lamp 31 is turned on when there is game information that can be transmitted, and is turned off when there is no game information that can be transmitted. In addition, when the game information is transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33, the notification lamp 31 blinks and turns off when the transmission is completed.

  The infrared light emitting unit 33 as an information transmitting unit is arranged in an external region of the transparent plate 81 and is configured as a light emitting device for transmitting game information or the like as an infrared signal to the mobile phone 200. The infrared signal emitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33 has directivity, and the infrared signal is output in a direction substantially orthogonal to the board surface of the game board 7 in the outer region of the transparent plate 81.

  The infrared light receiving unit 34 as an information receiving unit is arranged in an external region of the transparent plate 81 like the information transmitting unit, and is configured as a light receiving device for receiving an infrared signal transmitted from the mobile phone 200. Since the infrared signal has directivity as described above, the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200 are opposed to the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 of the communication unit 30. Thus, the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 are identified as communication partners. Moreover, since an infrared signal is output toward the front (player side) from the infrared light emitting unit 33, the infrared signal does not interfere between adjacent pachinko machines.

  In the present invention, the communication system, the hardware configuration of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the light receiving unit 34, and the like can be used according to the communication standard defined by IrDA (InfraRed Data Association), for example. Shows an example in which the infrared light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are configured as a single device. Hereinafter, the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are collectively referred to as infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34.

  The interface unit 35 is connected to the communication unit output terminals 16a to 16d of the external connection terminal plate 16 via a communication line, and outputs a “probable change signal”, “big hit signal”, “probable big hit” respectively output from each terminal. This is an electronic circuit for inputting a “signal” and a “fire switch signal” to the CPU 36.

  The CPU 36 is a control device for controlling each part of the communication unit 30, and reads a control program from the ROM 37 and executes it. The CPU 36 includes the information creation means, communication state information generation means, preparation judgment means, transmission preparation judgment means, reception preparation judgment means, storage state judgment means, pachinko machine state change means, and game state change means shown in the above means. It can be made to function as a main part of the related operation means.

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

  The RAM 38 is a rewritable storage medium having a work area used by the CPU 36, a game state storage area 38a, and a transmission buffer 38b for transmitting game information. The RAM 38 functions as game information storage means.

  The nonvolatile memory 39 is a writable nonvolatile storage medium for storing a game information counter 39a described later in a nonvolatile manner. The value of the game information counter 39a stored in the nonvolatile memory 39 is stored and held even after the pachinko machine 1 is powered off.

  In the example of FIG. 1, an operation unit for performing an operation related to information transmission between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 in the vicinity of the infrared light emitting unit 33, the infrared light receiving unit 34, and the notification lamp 31. Provided. Specifically, this operation unit is configured as a transmission request button 32 for requesting information transmission to the pachinko machine 1, and when the transmission request button 32 is pressed, the operation is triggered from the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone. Information transmission to 200 is started. This transmission request button 32 is configured as a push button for requesting the communication unit 30 to start transmission of game information, and is ready for transmission from the pachinko machine 1, that is, the above-described notification lamp 31 is turned on. Pressing is accepted only during transmission, and transmission is not started even if the transmission request button 32 is pressed in another state.

  When the transmission request button 32 is pressed while the notification lamp 31 is lit, the notification lamp 31 starts blinking and the transmission of game information by an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit 33 is started. Although the operation unit has a button configuration here, any configuration such as an operation lever, a touch panel, or the like that can be operated from the outside by the player may be used. In addition, although an operation unit is provided here for performing a trigger input for information transmission, any operation can be applied to other uses as long as it is an information input operation related to information transmission. For example, a plurality of items may be displayed in a selectable manner on the display screen, and any of them may be selected by operating the operation unit. As an example, for example, the player can select whether to request information transmission from a pachinko machine or to request explanation information (for example, operation explanation) regarding information communication, and perform processing corresponding to the selection operation. You may make it perform.

  Further, a specific configuration of the communication unit 30 shown in FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. 22, and as shown in the figure, the communication unit 30 includes an information communication unit, that is, an infrared light emitting unit 33 and an infrared light receiving unit 34. It is provided in a form incorporated in the holding unit 30 a to be held, and the holding unit 30 a is configured to be detachable from the pachinko machine 1. Here, the notification lamp 31 includes a light emitting portion 31a such as an LED and a light transmitting plate 31b disposed in front of the light emitting portion 31a, and the lead of the light emitting portion 31a is fixed to the substrate 46. Yes. On the other hand, the leads of the infrared light receiving / emitting portions 33 and 34 constituted by a single chip are fixed to the substrate 46, and are electrically connected to the light emitting portion 31 a and the infrared light receiving and emitting portions 33 and 34 behind the substrate 46. The electric wire part 49 to be connected is connected via the connector part 47.

  Further, in the example of FIGS. 1 and 22, a transmission request button 32 is incorporated in the holding unit 30a in addition to the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 and the notification lamp 31, and the transmission request button 32 and the external connection terminal plate The electric wire part 32a for electrically connecting 16 is connected via the connector part 32b. Although not shown in FIG. 22, the electric wire portion 32a and the electric wire portion 49 are taken out from the side of the holding unit 30a and are conceptually exemplified in FIG. 4 (FIG. 3, FIG. 3). The circuit board 30c and each component held by the holding unit 30a are electrically connected to each other. Then, the holding unit 30a in which the infrared light receiving / emitting portions 33 and 34, the notification lamp 31, and the transmission request button 32 are incorporated as described above is a fastening member 30b such as a screw with respect to the glass door frame 3 as shown in FIG. Thus, a part or all of the communication unit 30 can be removed and exchanged easily. In addition, the structure shown here is an example to the last, The assembly | attachment form of these components and the attachment form of the communication unit 30 can be made into various structures.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the tip of the information communication unit, that is, the tip of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 is positioned so as to enter a predetermined distance behind the front tip edge of the pachinko machine. It is arranged inside the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 are holes provided in the front part of the pachinko machine 1 in a form extending to the rear side of the pachinko machine 1 (here, accommodation holes formed in the holding unit 30a). 48), and the tips of the infrared light receiving / emitting portions 33 and 34 are arranged at positions where they enter the rear side of the predetermined distance from the opening 48a provided in front of the accommodation hole 48.

  As conceptually shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the circuit board 30c includes the interface unit 35, the CPU 36, the ROM 37, the RAM 38, and the nonvolatile memory 39. The circuit board 30c may be arranged so as to be incorporated in the holding unit 30a, and the circuit board and components such as the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 may be arranged separately from the holding unit 30a. You may comprise so that it may connect by a communication line.

  Next, the configuration of the mobile phone 200 that performs infrared communication with the communication unit 30 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. As shown in the front view of FIG. 5, the mobile phone 200 includes a case 202, a key operation unit 204, a liquid crystal panel (display unit) 206, an infrared light receiving unit 208, and an infrared light emitting unit 209. The key operation unit 204 is disposed on the front case unit 203 of the case 202, and includes a cross key, a power key, a function key, an on-hook key (start key), a clear key, and a character / number key (ten key). It is configured. The liquid crystal panel 206 is disposed inside an opening 202 a formed in the case 202. The infrared light receiving unit 208 is disposed on the upper part 202 b of the case 202 together with the infrared light emitting unit 209.

  Next, the electric circuit configuration of the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In addition to the liquid crystal panel 206, the infrared light receiving unit 208, and the infrared light emitting unit 209, the mobile phone 200 includes a wireless unit 210, an audio circuit 212, a receiver 214, a microphone 216, a transmission / reception antenna 218, a nonvolatile memory 220, a control unit (micro Computer) 222 and secondary battery 224. The radio unit 210 is controlled by the control unit 222 to transmit / receive to / from the base station using radio waves as a medium through the transmission / reception antenna 218. The audio circuit 212 outputs the reception signal output from the radio unit 210 through the control unit 222 to the receiver 214 and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 216 to the radio unit 210 through the control unit 222 as a transmission signal.

  The receiver 214 converts the reception signal output from the audio circuit 212 into reception audio and outputs it. The microphone 216 converts the transmission audio emitted from the operator into an audio signal and outputs it to the audio circuit 212. The nonvolatile memory 220 stores various data and various programs in a nonvolatile manner. Note that a game information receiving program for receiving game information from the communication unit 30 is downloaded from, for example, an Internet homepage operated by a pachinko machine manufacturer or the like, and stored in the nonvolatile memory 220. The secondary battery 224 supplies power to each circuit. The control unit 222 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs telephone call processing, e-mail creation / transmission processing, and Internet processing.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 7 to 10 show various routines executed by the control device 21. Each processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group and the flag F.

  The counter group includes a round counter R, a winning counter P, and a probability variation counter C. The round counter R is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter P is for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 6 based on the detection result of the count switch 20. The probability variation counter C is used to determine the end of the high probability mode, and takes values of “2”, “1”, and “0”. Note that the initial values of the counters R, P, and C are all “0”.

  In addition, the counter group includes an internal random number counter for determining occurrence of a big hit gaming state, an outreach random number counter for determining outreach, etc., a respective symbol counter for determining stop symbols, and a reach And a reach type counter for determining the type of operation. Here, the outreach by the outreach random number counter refers to a state in which the winning combination is not finally made after the above-described reach gaming state. The flag F is used to determine whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the V zone 11, and is set to “0” when no winning is detected by the V zone switch 19. 1 ”. It has already been explained that there are two types of probability modes, a low probability mode and a high probability mode, but the low probability mode is set as the initial value.

  When the game is started by the player, the control device 21 first starts the first type of game ball based on the detection result of the start port switch 18 in step S10 of the special electric accessory control routine of FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a winning for the mouth 4. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, each value of the internal random number counter and the outlier reach random number counter is acquired and the value of each symbol counter is set in step S20. On the basis of the symbol sequences 8 to 10, the symbol is removed and acquired. Acquisition here refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in a memory.

  Next, a symbol variation start process is executed in step S30. Specifically, in step S31 of FIG. 9, the symbols in the symbol rows 8 to 10 are variably displayed on the display device 5, respectively. This display makes it appear to the player that the three reels of left, middle and right are rotating. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is the same as the jackpot value. As the jackpot value, two types of values (low probability jackpot value and high probability jackpot value) are prepared. The former is a value for generating the jackpot gaming state with the low probability described above, and the latter is a value for generating with a high probability. For example, when the internal random number counter is a value that is updated every predetermined time in the range of “0” to “299”, “7” is set as the low probability jackpot value, and “7”, “17” , “27”, “37”, “47” are the jackpot values for high probability. Then, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be 1/300 when the low probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value, and 1/60 when the high probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value. When the low probability mode is set in the previous control cycle, the low probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value. When the high probability mode is set, the high probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value.

  If the determination condition of step S32 is satisfied, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S33. On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S32 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S34 whether or not the value of the outreach random number counter is the same as the predetermined outreach value. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S35, a symbol corresponding to the detach reach value (hereinafter referred to as “disconnect reach symbol”) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. If the determination condition in step S34 is not satisfied, the off symbol in step S20 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S36. Then, after storing the stop symbol in the above steps S33, S35, S36, the symbol variation start processing routine is terminated.

  After the process of step S30 (symbol variation start process) is performed as described above, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stored in any of the steps S33, S35, and S36 in step S40 of FIG. Replace with the stopped symbol. The symbol fluctuations in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stopped by the symbol after replacement.

  In step S50, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped. Subsequently, in step S60, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated. If it is satisfied, a big hit signal ON is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b in step S70. Further, in step S80, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the symbol is a special symbol (step S80: Yes), the probability variation jackpot signal ON is output in step S90. Output to 16C and 16c. Subsequently, in step S100, the round counter R is reset. In step S110, the winning counter P is reset and the flag F is set to “0”.

  Subsequently, the solenoid 15 is excited in step S120 of FIG. Then, the shutter 14 falls and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is opened. With this opening, it is possible to win the game ball in the V zone 11 and the passages 12 and 13. In step S130, the round counter R is incremented by "1".

  Next, in step S140, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter P is equal to or less than a predetermined value Pmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 6 is yet. If this determination condition is satisfied (step S150: Yes), the process returns to step S140. As a result, after the start of opening the grand prize winning opening 6, as long as more than Pmax game balls are won or the scheduled closing time comes, the big winning opening 6 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if any one of the determination conditions in steps S140 and S150 is not satisfied, the solenoid 15 is demagnetized in step S160. Then, the shutter 14 is raised, and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is closed.

  In step S170, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter R is equal to or less than Rmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S180 whether or not the flag F is “1”. If the determination condition of step S180 is satisfied (step S180: Yes), the process returns to step S110 of FIG. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 6 repeats the open / close cycle until the game ball wins the V zone 11 at most Rmax times. For example, when the predetermined value Pmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big prize opening 6 is set to “about 29.5” seconds, and the predetermined value Rmax is set to “16”, the big prize is won. After the opening of the mouth 6, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls win the grand prize opening 6, or (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The mouth 6 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big winning opening 6 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball is won in the V zone 11. If either one of the determination conditions in steps S170 and S180 is not satisfied, “big hit signal OFF” is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b in step S190. Further, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the symbol is a special symbol (step S200: Yes), the probability variation jackpot signal OFF is output in step S210. Output to 16C and 16c. Subsequently, a probability variation process is executed in step S220, and then the special electric accessory control routine is terminated.

  In the probability variation processing routine of FIG. 10, it is determined in step S221 whether or not the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (in this case, an even symbol). If this determination condition is not satisfied (step S221: No), that is, if the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0” in step S227 (high probability mode) If the probability variation counter C is “0” (in the high probability mode) (S227: Yes), in step S228, the probability variation in-progress signal ON is output to the output terminals 16A and 16a. Output to. Subsequently, in step S229, the high probability mode is set, and the probability variation counter C is set to “2”. After executing the processing of step S229, the probability variation processing routine is terminated. Thus, when the big hit gaming state is continuously generated with the special symbol (odd symbol) during the high probability, the high probability mode is continued.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S221 is satisfied, that is, if the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (even symbol), it is determined in step S222 whether the probability variation counter C is not "0". If the determination condition is not satisfied (C = 0), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 2, 1), the probability variation counter C is decremented by “1” in step S223. In step S224, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0”. If this determination condition is not satisfied (C = 1), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 0), in step S225, the probability changing signal OFF is output to the output terminals 16A and 16a. In step S226, the low probability mode is set. Once the high probability mode is set in this way, the probability is high until the probability variation counter C becomes “0”, that is, after the high probability mode is set, until the big hit gaming state is continuously generated twice with an even number of symbols. The mode continues. When the big hit gaming state with an even number of symbols continues twice, the high probability mode ends and the mode is switched to the low probability mode.

  Note that the processing procedure in the present embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the symbol variation process (step S31) may be performed after the stop symbol storage process (steps S33, S35, S36).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball has won the first type starting port 4, the values of the respective counters are acquired and the symbol columns 8 to 10 are variably displayed. A stop symbol is stored based on the value of each counter, and the symbol variation is stopped by the stop symbol. If the combination of symbols displayed when the game is stopped is a big hit combination, a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player occurs, and the big winning slot 6 is played until the game ball has won a maximum of Rmax times in the V zone 11. The open / close cycle is repeated.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is increased two times, the next time and the next time. That is, once the high probability mode is set, the probability of occurrence of two big hit gaming states is increased from the next time, but if the big hit gaming state occurs again with an odd symbol during that period, the high probability mode is set. . On the other hand, if a big hit gaming state occurs in the normal symbol (even symbol) after the period has elapsed, the high probability mode ends (switches to the low probability mode).

  Next, a gaming state storage processing routine in the communication unit 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This routine is repeatedly called and executed by the communication unit 30 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1 to 2 msec). In addition, in the initialization process when the power is turned on, the start address of the game state storage area 38 in the RAM 38 is set to the pointer AP, and the probability variation continuous number counter L is set to “0” as an initial value.

  First, in step S300, the I / F circuit 35 reads the signal states of “probably changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probable big hit signal”. Subsequently, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the “big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON (step S310: Yes), in step S320, it is determined whether or not the “probable big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON. If it is determined that the “probability change jackpot signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S320: Yes), in step S330, the game status code “B00” indicating the occurrence of the probability change jackpot is displayed as a pointer AP in the game status storage area 38a. Is stored at the address indicated by Subsequently, in step S340, the probability variation continuation number counter L is incremented. Further, in step S400, the pointer AP is updated, the processing of this routine is terminated, and the process returns.

  When it is determined in step S320 that the “probability change jackpot signal” has not changed from OFF to ON (S320: No), in step S350, the game status code “A00” indicating the occurrence of the normal jackpot is displayed in the game status storage area. The address indicated by the pointer AP of 38a is stored. Subsequently, in step S360, it is determined whether or not the “probability changing signal” is in an ON state. If the “probability changing signal” is in the ON state (S360: Yes), the probability changing continuous number counter L is incremented in step S340. In step S400, the pointer AP is updated, the process of this routine is terminated, and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step S310 that the “big hit signal” has not changed from OFF to ON (S310: No), it is determined in step S370 whether the “probable change signal” has changed from ON to OFF. . If it is determined that the “probability changing signal” has changed from ON to OFF (S370: Yes), in step S380, the probabilistic change to the game state code “C00” representing the number of consecutive probability-changing games (hereinafter, the number of consecutive times of probability change). The result of adding the value of the continuous number counter L is stored at the address indicated by the pointer AP in the gaming state storage area 38a. In step S390, the initial value “0” is set in the probability variation continuation number counter L. In step S400, the pointer AP is updated, the processing of this routine is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S370 that the “probability changing signal” has not changed from ON to OFF (S370: No), the processing of this routine is terminated and the process returns.

  The output terminals 16a to 16d, steps S300, S310, S320, and S370 function as the state detection means of the present invention. In addition, “occurrence of a normal jackpot”, “occurrence of a probable variation jackpot”, and “continuity of probability variation game” correspond to “occurrence of a specific gaming state” in the present invention.

  Here, FIG. 12 shows how game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a based on specific output examples of “probability changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probability big hit signal”. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a chart showing an example of output of “probability changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probability big hit signal” in time series, and the probability variation mode is entered by occurrence of the probable big hit, In this example, a normal big hit, a probable big hit, a normal big hit occur in order, and the probability variation mode ends when a normal big hit occurs. In this case, the probability variation number of consecutive times is 5. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing an example of storage in the gaming state storage area 38a. It is assumed that game information is not transmitted in the middle of these.

  First, when the jackpot signal (1) is turned on, the probability variation jackpot signal (1) is also turned on, so that the gaming status memory "B00" indicating "probable variation jackpot occurrence" is indicated by the pointer AP. The data is stored in the first storage area of the area 38a (step S330), and the probability variation continuous number counter L is incremented to 1 (S340) (see FIG. 13A).

  Next, when the jackpot signal (2) is turned ON, the probability variation jackpot signal is not turned ON, so that the gaming status storage area 38a indicated by the pointer AP indicates the gaming status code "A00" indicating "ordinary jackpot occurrence". Is stored in the second storage area (step S350). At this time, since the “probability changing signal (1)” is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probability changing continuous number counter L is incremented to 2 (step S340) (see FIG. 13B).

  Next, when the jackpot signal (3) is turned on, the probability variation jackpot signal (2) is also turned on, so that the gaming state indicated by the pointer AP indicates the gaming status code “B00” indicating “probable variation jackpot occurrence”. The data is stored in the third storage area of the storage area 38a (step S330), and the probability variation continuous number counter L is incremented to 2 (S340) (see FIG. 13C).

  Next, when the jackpot signal (4) is turned on, the probability variation jackpot signal is not turned on, so that the gaming status code “A00” indicating “ordinary jackpot occurrence” is stored in the gaming status storage area indicated by the pointer AP. Store in the fourth storage area (step S350). At this time, since the “probability changing signal (1)” is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probability changing continuous number counter L is incremented to 4 (step S340) (see FIG. 13D).

  Next, when the big hit signal (5) becomes 0N, since the probability variation big hit signal is not ON, the gaming state code “A00” indicating “ordinary big hit occurrence” is stored in the gaming state storage area indicated by the pointer AP. Store in the fifth storage area (step S350). At this time, since the “probability changing signal (1)” is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probability changing continuous number counter L is incremented to 5 (S340) (see FIG. 13E).

  Next, when the “probability changing signal (1)” is turned OFF, a pointer “C05” as a result of adding the value “5” of the probability changing consecutive count counter L to the gaming state code “C00” indicating “probable changing consecutive count” Store in the sixth storage area of the gaming state storage area indicated by the AP (step S380). In addition, an initial value “0” is set in the probability variation continuation number counter L (step S390) (see FIG. 13F).

  Next, game information transmission processing from the communication unit 30 to the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of the game information transmission main routine shown in FIG. 14 and the flowchart of the game information creation / transmission processing routine of FIG. The game information transmission main routine and the game information creation / transmission processing routine are stored in the ROM 37, and the CPU 36 reads these routines from the ROM 37 and executes them.

  First, in step S410, it is determined whether or not game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a. When it is determined that the game state data is not stored (that is, there is no information to be transmitted) (step S410: No), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. When it is determined that the game state data is stored (step S410: Yes), the notification lamp 31 is turned on in step S420. Note that step S410 and the CPU 36 function as a transmission preparation determination unit and a storage state determination unit.

  On the other hand, when the player knows that the game information that can be transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 is stored by turning on the notification lamp 31, the player takes out the mobile phone 200 and operates the button 204 to execute the game information receiving program. to start. Then, on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200, as shown in FIG. 18A, a message “Information is ready to be received. Press the transmission request button.” Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the player (here, the player 400) causes the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200 to face the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 of the communication unit 30. And make them approach.

  Subsequently, in step S430, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. When the transmission request button 32 is pressed (step S430: Yes), a connect signal is transmitted in step S440, and a return signal is received in S450. Thereby, infrared communication is enabled between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. Subsequently, in S460, blinking of the notification lamp 32 is started. In step S470, the game information creation / transmission processing routine shown in FIG. 15 is called.

  In the game information creation / transmission process routine, in step S471, the start address of the game state storage area 38a is set in the pointer BP. Subsequently, in step S472, a gaming machine ID (pachinko machine ID) as pachinko machine identification information for identifying the pachinko machine 1 as another is stored in the first storage area of the transmission buffer 38b on the RAM 38. Here, FIG. 16A shows a format of the transmission buffer 38b for transmitting game information, and FIG. 16B shows an example of storing game information. Subsequently, in step S473, the value of the game information counter 39a is read from the nonvolatile memory 39 and stored in the second area of the transmission buffer. Further, in step S474, the gaming state data as the state identification information is read from the address indicated by the pointer BP in the gaming state storage area 38a and stored in the third area of the transmission buffer 38b. That is, the game information has a data structure of “gaming machine ID + game information counter value + game state data”. In step S475, the game information stored in the transmission buffer 38b is transmitted as an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit 33. Subsequently, in step S476, the infrared light receiving unit 34 receives a confirmation signal from the mobile phone 200. In step S477, the game information counter value in the nonvolatile memory 39 is counted up. In step S478, the pointer BP is updated. Update the value. Next, in step S479, it is determined whether or not the transmission of the game information has been completed for all the game state data stored in the game state storage area 38a. If not (step S479: No), step Returning to S472, if the process is completed (step S479: Yes), a transmission end signal is transmitted in step S480, the process of this routine is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine.

  On the other hand, while game information is being transmitted from the communication unit 30, a message “Information is being received” is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 as shown in FIG. . As is clear from the above description, when a plurality of game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a, a plurality of pieces of game information are continuously transmitted. Game information can be received in a lump. When the transmission of the game information from the communication unit 30 is completed and a transmission end signal is received (step S480), the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 displays “Information reception” as shown in FIG. Is completed "and the execution of the game information receiving program is terminated.

  Steps S472 to S474 function as information creation means of the present invention, and the value of the game information counter 39a corresponds to “unique information set every time a specific gaming state occurs”. The infrared signal corresponds to the “signal receivable by the mobile communication terminal” of the present invention.

  When returning to the game information transmission main routine (FIG. 14), in step S480, the notification lamp 31 is turned off, and in step S490, the contents stored in the game state storage area 38a and the transmission buffer are erased, and the processing of this routine is terminated. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S430 that the transmission request button 32 has not been pressed (step S430: No), it is determined in step S500 whether or not the big hit gaming state has ended. Note that the end of the big hit gaming state means immediately after the end of a series of cycles in which the big winning opening 6 is repeatedly opened and closed with the occurrence of the big hit. When it is determined that the big hit gaming state has ended (step S500: Yes), a message for causing the player to perform a game information reading operation is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5. FIG. 17A shows a message display example on the screen 5a in this case. In other words, if unreceived game information remains even immediately after the jackpot game state ends, the message is displayed on the screen 5a to prompt the player to receive the game information and are left unreceived. This prevents the game information from being illegally received by the player. This message also displays operation explanation information such as “Please bring your mobile phone closer”, and other useful operation explanation information (for example, “Mobile phone "Please press the XX button" or "Please start the XX software for information communication"). Here, an arrow is displayed to indicate the position of the information communication unit (infrared light emitting / receiving unit 33, 34) to which the mobile phone should be brought close, and the display device 5, the operation explanation information, and these are processed in association with each other. The CPU 36 functions as a position instruction unit. This message can be stored as image information in a storage means (for example, ROM 37). In this case, the ROM 37 functions as an operation explanation information storage unit.

  When it is determined that it is not immediately after the end of the big hit gaming state (step S500: No), the message display in step S510 is not performed. Next, in step S520, it is determined whether the firing switch signal is off. Here, the firing switch signal is output from the output terminal 16d. If the firing switch signal is on (step S520: No), the process returns to step S430.

  If the firing switch signal is off (step S520: Yes), a warning message to the effect that information stored in the communication unit 30 will be deleted is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5 in step S530. FIG. 17B shows a message display example on the screen 5a in this case. That is, when the launch switch signal is turned off, the player has stopped playing the game in the pachinko machine 1, but the game information that has not been received still remains at this time. It warns that information will be deleted soon and provides the player with a final opportunity to receive game information. Also in this case, the same operation explanation information as in FIG. 17A is also displayed. In step S540, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed, and if it has been pressed (step S540: Yes), step S440 and subsequent steps are executed. On the other hand, when the transmission request button 32 is not pressed (step S540: No), it is determined in step S550 whether a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S550), the process returns to step S540 and it is determined again that the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S550: Yes), the notification lamp 31 is turned off (step S480). ) And the contents stored in the game state storage area 38a are erased (step S490), and the routine is terminated. That is, after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) from the stop of the launch of the game ball, the stored content of the game state storage area 38a (that is, the accumulated game state data) is erased. It becomes impossible to transmit as. Therefore, when the player of the pachinko machine 1 ends the game and leaves the seat, the risk of illegally receiving game information by a person other than the player can be reduced.

  When the game information transmitted in the above-described game information transmission main routine is received by the mobile phone 200, the game information including the game machine ID, the game information counter value, and the game state data is stored in the memory built in the mobile phone 200. 220 is sequentially stored and accumulated. FIG. 19 shows an example of game information stored in the memory 220 of the mobile phone 200.

  Here, the game information stored in the mobile phone 200 represents the occurrence of each game state in an identifiable manner. That is, the gaming machine ID identifies which pachinko machine is the gaming information among a number of pachinko machines installed in game stores nationwide. Further, the game information counter value identifies the number of times the game information is output in the pachinko machine 1. As described above, since the counter value is counted up every time the game information is transmitted, the same value does not exist. Therefore, since the arrangement of the data of “gaming machine ID + game information counter value” is unique and there is no two same data, the occurrence of each gaming state in each pachinko machine is surely identified. can do. Furthermore, since the game information includes game state data for identifying the generated game state, it is possible to identify what kind of game state has occurred.

  As is clear from the above detailed description, according to the present embodiment, the player receives the game information from the pachinko machine 1 using the mobile phone 200 possessed by the player, whereby the pachinko machine 1 It is possible to easily obtain information on game results in Further, the game information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 represents the occurrence of a specific game state so as to be individually identifiable. That is, since the gaming information includes a gaming machine ID (pachinko machine ID) as pachinko machine identification information for identifying the pachinko machine, it is determined which gaming machine is installed in the gaming hall in each place. Can be reliably identified. Further, since the game information includes a game information count value as unique information set for each occurrence of a specific gaming state, it is sure to be compared with game information received by the same or different players on different days or times. Can be identified.

  Then, it is possible to provide various services to the player by using the game information that can be individually identified as the occurrence of the specific game state received by the mobile phone 200.

  For example, it is conceivable to perform ranking at the national level for game results such as the number of normal big hits, the number of probable big hits, or the number of consecutive probable changes. That is, a computer for collecting game information is installed in a pachinko machine manufacturer. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a pachinko machine installed in the game hall to a portable communication terminal that he / she owns. Thereafter, the player transmits game information and player identification information (player name, membership number, etc.) as an e-mail from the portable communication terminal to the pachinko machine maker. The game information aggregation computer of the pachinko machine maker refers to the game information reception history and checks whether or not the same information as the game information received in the past has been duplicated. At this time, since the game information is unique to each game information as described above, the above check can be performed reliably.

  Then, when the received game information is new game information, the game information aggregation computer totals the received game information, and creates a ranking for each of the normal jackpot count, the probability variation jackpot count and the probability variation consecutive count, For example, the ranking result is posted on the company's Internet homepage along with the top ten player names and game store information.

  Thereby, the player can further enjoy the game in the pachinko machine by encouraging that his / her grade and name are posted on the homepage. In addition, general people who want to enjoy a game in the game hall can refer to the ranking results posted on the homepage for reference when selecting a game store. In addition, pachinko machine manufacturers can collect game information from around the country using mobile communication terminals owned by players without developing new large-scale and expensive network equipment, and are important when developing marketing activities. It becomes possible to be a reliable information source.

  In addition, it is conceivable to implement a service for providing service points according to game results. When the game hall grants service points, for example, a computer having an infrared communication device connected to the front of the game hall is installed. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a pachinko machine installed in the game hall to a portable communication terminal that he / she owns. Thereafter, the player transmits game information from the infrared light emitting unit of the portable communication terminal to the front infrared communication device. Based on the game information received by the infrared communication device, the front computer calculates the number of normal big hits, the number of probable big hits, or the number of consecutive probable changes, and calculates the service point of the player according to each result. Then, the player can receive a prize or the like from the game hall according to the number of service points. Therefore, the player can acquire a prize etc. at an opportunity different from the prize exchange according to the number of prize balls in the past, and the motivation for the game can be further improved.

  Alternatively, when a pachinko machine maker assigns service points, for example, a service point management computer that stores and manages service points for each player (member) is installed in the pachinko machine maker. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a pachinko machine installed in the game hall to a portable communication terminal that he / she owns. Thereafter, the player transmits game information and player identification information (player name, member number, etc.) from the mobile communication terminal to the pachinko machine maker as electronic mail. Based on the received game information, the service point management computer calculates the number of normal jackpots, the number of probable big hits, or the number of consecutive probable changes, and stores the service points calculated according to the respective results in the past. Add to the service point. When the service point reaches a fixed score, the pachinko machine maker gives a prize to the player. Accordingly, the player can acquire a prize from a pachinko machine manufacturer at an opportunity different from the prize exchange according to the number of prize balls in the conventional game hall, and can further improve the motivation for the game. .

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, an example in which the communication unit 30 is attached to the transparent plate holding door, that is, the glass door frame 3 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second embodiment, a part other than the glass door frame 3. Several configurations are shown.

  FIG. 24 shows an example in which the communication unit 30 is attached to the front frame 2. In addition, in 2nd Embodiment, although the attachment position of the communication unit 30 differs from 1st Embodiment, since it can be set as the same as that of 1st Embodiment about the other than that, it attaches | subjects the same code | symbol and details The detailed explanation is omitted. Even when the communication unit 30 is assembled to the front frame 2 in this manner, a configuration substantially similar to that of the case where the communication unit 30 is assembled to the glass door frame 3 can be employed, and it can be made detachable in the same manner. The holding unit may be integrally configured as a part of the front frame 2 without making the communication unit 30 removable. Further, when the communication unit 30 is to be arranged on the front frame 2, the arrangement position is not limited to the example of FIG. 24, and the communication unit 30 may be assembled to the lower receiving tray 2 a or the upper receiving tray 2 b, and in the vicinity of the launch handle 17. You may make it arrange | position to.

  Moreover, you may make it attach the communication unit 30 to the member arrange | positioned at the back side of the glass door frame 3, without attaching the communication unit 30 to the glass door frame 3. FIG. In FIG. 31, an exposed portion (specifically, an opening 3 e) is formed in the glass door frame 3, and the infrared light receiving and emitting portions 33 and 34 attached to members behind the glass door frame 3 are opened. It is configured to be exposed forward through 3e. That is, in a state where the glass door frame 3 is closed, the front portion of the communication unit 30 is fitted into the opening 3e, thereby exposing the infrared light receiving / emitting portions 33 and 34 to the front. In this example, the holding unit 30a is formed in a step shape, and the front portion thereof is fitted into the opening 3e. FIG. 31 shows an example in which the communication unit 30 is mounted on a portion of the game board 7 other than the game area 7a (here, the game area outside 7b). (For example, a fastening member such as a screw (not shown)) is used.

  FIG. 32 shows an example in which the communication unit 30 is attached to the frame portion arranged around the game board 7 behind the glass door frame 3. Specifically, here, the communication unit 30 is attached to the front surface 2c of the front frame 2 and is configured to be exposed forward via the exposed portion (3e) as in FIG. In addition, the attachment form can be attached by a coupling means (for example, a fastening member such as a screw not shown) similar to the configuration of FIG. In the example of FIGS. 30 and 31, the opening 3e is formed in the glass door frame 3 to expose the communication unit 30 (specifically, the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34), but can be exposed. Any form may be used, for example, a notch. Further, without exposing the exposed portion to a complete opening form, for example, a net-like or lattice-like member may be provided in front of the communication unit 30 so that a finger or the like cannot enter, and infrared light, electromagnetic waves A member such as a medium whose level does not decrease may be provided in front of the communication unit 30 as a protective member. The configuration of this protective member will be described later.

  The configuration shown in FIGS. 3, 31, and 32 is only a preferable example, and it is needless to say that the arrangement position is not limited as long as it is an external region of the transparent plate. For example, the transparent plate 81 in the glass door frame 3 may be up / down / left / right, diagonally upward or downward, or may be any of top / bottom / left / right, diagonally upward or downward of the game area in the game board 7. In any of these cases, it may be detachable or may not be detachable (for example, fixed integrally).

<Third Embodiment>
In the first and second embodiments, the player transmits information by pressing the transmission request button 32. However, information transmission may be performed without providing such a button. Good. That is, in the above embodiment, as shown in step S430 in the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. In S440, the connect signal is transmitted, but the transmission may be started under another condition.

  For example, instead of the transmission request button 32, sensor means is provided as an approach detection means for detecting that the mobile phone 200 has approached the communication unit 30, and when the sensor means detects the approach of the mobile phone 200, the communication unit The transmission of game information may be started by 30. In this case as well, the configuration can be the same as that of the flowchart of FIG. 14, and the determination by S430 in FIG. 14 is detected by the sensor means instead of being triggered by pressing by the transmission request button 32 (FIG. 1 or the like). A trigger may be used. In this case, if detected by the sensor means, the process proceeds to Yes in S430, the connect signal is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal, and after the transmission, the return signal from the mobile communication terminal is received and the transmission is started. The Rukoto. Thereby, infrared communication is enabled between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. According to the third embodiment, the player can receive game information simply by bringing the mobile phone 200 close to the infrared light emitting unit 33. In addition, as a sensor means, it is possible to employ | adopt well-known approaching object detection sensors (for example, an infrared sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc.) by various systems. Although this sensor means is not shown, it can be placed adjacent to the horizontal position, vertical position, etc. of the information communication unit, for example, and in the case of FIG. 2, the mobile phone 200 is connected via the transparent plate 81 (FIG. 1). 22 to 27 can be arranged so as to be exposed to the outside, and can be configured to detect the approach of the mobile phone 200 without using a transparent plate.

  When the detection is confirmed by the sensor means, the fact that the detection is made may be displayed on the display device 5 to notify the player. In this case, a display step may be provided between S430 and S440 in FIG. 14. In this step, for example, the detection by the sensor means is used as a trigger to be provided in a storage means (ROM or the like) in the pachinko machine. The explanation information (specifically, image data such as explanation information explaining that the approach of the mobile communication terminal is detected) may be read out and displayed on the display device 5. In this way, the user can confirm whether or not the mobile communication terminal is in the correct position immediately, in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-see manner, and can give the user a sense of security. It becomes.

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

<Fourth embodiment>
In the said embodiment, although the example which mainly uses infrared light as an information transmission medium was shown, you may comprise as follows using electromagnetic waves as a medium.

  For example, it is good also as a structure which performs the radio | wireless communication by Bluetooth between the portable communication terminals in which the Bluetooth communication known as a near field communication technique which uses an electromagnetic wave as a medium is possible.

  More specifically, instead of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 in the above-described embodiment, for example, Bluetooth that enables the pachinko machine 1 to exchange weak radio waves of about 1 mW or less in the 2.47 GHz band. In addition to providing the module, an antenna module having directivity in a substantially vertical direction can be provided in an external region of the transparent plate 81 in the pachinko machine 1 so that radio waves are output forward. FIG. 29A illustrates a configuration in which the chip antenna 71 for performing Bluetooth communication is provided. This configuration is almost the same as when using infrared light transmission / reception units 33 and 34 as shown in FIG. 23, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted. Also in this case, the front end of the chip antenna 71 is disposed so as to be located behind the front leading edge of the pachinko machine 1 (here, the front surface of the glass door frame 3 and the front frame 2). The tip end of the chip antenna 71 is located behind the opening 48a. Note that FIG. 29B shows another example of an antenna serving as an information communication unit, and here, a rod-shaped antenna 72 formed in a rod shape is illustrated. Note that the configuration and type are not limited to this, and various antennas can be applied.

  Then, the operation in this modification will be described. First, when a player who has a portable communication terminal capable of Bluetooth communication sits on a chair and the portable communication terminal enters the communication area of the antenna module, The pachinko machine 1 or the card unit performs a normal authentication procedure according to the Bluetooth standard such as transmission / reception of a Bluetooth ID with the mobile communication terminal that has entered the area, and the telephone number of the mobile communication terminal is passed through the Bluetooth unit. Receive and obtain without contact. The obtained telephone number data of the mobile communication terminal is registered as an information terminal to be communicated and transmitted to the management computer. At this time, if for some reason the same phone number data is accidentally obtained in a plurality of adjacent pachinko machines 1 or card units, is there a duplication with the already registered phone numbers? If there is a duplication, request a retransmission of the telephone number and register the communication target again. In this way, game information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal registered as a communication target using weak radio waves in the 2.47 GHz band.

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to transmit the game information every time occurrence of a specific game state is detected, and to receive the game information at the mobile communication terminal. In addition, radio waves are radiated from the antenna module perpendicularly to the upper surface direction, and radio wave radiation is concentrated within a predetermined angle range on the upper surface of the antenna, so that almost no radio wave radiation is made outside the predetermined angle range. It is possible to prevent radio wave interference between adjacent antenna modules. Although the Bluetooth module has been described as an example here, other wireless communication methods using electromagnetic waves as a medium may be used as long as information communication is possible in the external region of the transparent plate.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, a configuration in which a holding holder 92 is provided as a mobile communication terminal holding means for arranging the mobile communication terminal is illustrated. The structure of the portable communication terminal holding means is also described in FIGS. 26 to 28, but supplementally, the portable communication terminal holding means is attached to the front surface of the glass door frame 3 and is connected to the portable communication terminal (ie, portable) inside the holding holder 92. The information transmission medium is output to the mobile phone 200 in a state where the phone 200) is arranged. FIG. 30A illustrates a case where infrared communication is performed. In a state where the mobile phone 200 is held by the holding holder 92, the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33, 34 and 208, 209 arranged in the respective holders face each other. Alternatively, they are substantially opposed.

  FIG. 30B illustrates a case where wireless communication such as the above-described Bluetooth communication is performed. Here, chip antennas 71 and 271 are provided in the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200, respectively. Wireless communication is possible. Of course, other antennas may be used instead of the chip antennas 71 and 271. Furthermore, the holding holder 91 may be configured by an electromagnetic wave leakage suppressing member (for example, a radio wave absorber) that suppresses leakage of electromagnetic waves to the outside. In this way, leakage of electromagnetic waves to the outside of the holding holder 91 can be suppressed or blocked, and only the mobile phone 200 held by the holding holder 92 can communicate, and unauthorized persons can obtain information illegally. This can be effectively prevented. Here, a hole 92a is provided so that the light of the notification lamp 31 is projected forward when the cellular phone 200 is not held. The configuration of the holding holder is not limited to the examples of FIG. 30 and FIGS. 26 to 28, and any configuration can be adopted as long as the mobile communication terminal can be held by the pachinko machine. Such a configuration is difficult when the information communication unit is arranged in the inner region of the transparent plate 81. Therefore, when the information communication unit is arranged in the outer region of the transparent plate 81 as in the present invention, Such a portable communication terminal holding means can be provided by a member in an external region (for example, a glass door frame 3 or a member attached thereto) or by attaching a separate part to the member in the external region. The merit is great.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In any of the embodiments according to the present invention, the following requirements can be added. That is, it has communication state information generating means for generating information about the communication state between the information communication unit and the portable communication terminal, and displays the explanation information of the communication state based on the generated communication state information on the display device It can be set as such.

  Specifically, for example, in the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is detected whether a return signal is received within a predetermined time after the connection signal is transmitted. Can be displayed as explanation information (specifically, for example, as reception status explanation information explaining the reception status of information from a mobile communication terminal). For example, “Information cannot be transmitted” or “ A comment such as “cannot be received” can be displayed on the display device 5. In this case, the CPU 36 functions as a reception state detection unit that detects a reception state of information from the mobile communication terminal, and further generates a communication inability signal or explanation information explaining that communication is impossible as communication state information. It functions as a communication state information generating means.

  In addition, a communication abnormality can be confirmed in the same manner in the processing of FIG. For example, if the confirmation signal cannot be received after a lapse of a predetermined time after transmitting the contents of the transmission buffer in S475, it can be displayed as explanatory information that the communication is abnormal. Note that the communication status explanation information (for example, the explanation information at the time of the communication abnormality as described above) can be stored in advance as image data in the ROM 37 or the like, indicating that the communication abnormality has occurred as described above. This can be read out as a condition and displayed on the display device 5.

  Further, medium level detection means for detecting the level of the information communication medium, and explanation information of the communication state corresponding to the level detected by the medium level detection means are displayed by the display device or means other than the display device. You may comprise so that it may output. Specifically, for example, when infrared light is used as an information communication medium, it is configured to provide a detection unit that detects an infrared light level, and a detection result by the infrared light level detection unit is equal to or lower than a predetermined level. In such a case, the fact may be notified. In this case, when the infrared light receiving unit is configured as detection means, or a light receiving element (CCD or the like) is provided separately from the infrared light receiving unit, and the voltage level output from the light receiving element is below a predetermined level The display device can display explanatory information such as “cannot communicate” and information that prompts the user to change the position such as “Please change the position of the mobile phone”. Alternatively, as in the fourth embodiment, when the electromagnetic wave is used as an information transmission medium, the reception level of the electromagnetic wave is judged, and if it is below a predetermined level, the same information as in the infrared light example is displayed. May be.

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. 29 differs from FIG. 22 in that a protective member 95 is provided in front of the information communication unit, and the other configurations are substantially the same, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the example of FIG. 29A, a configuration in which a protective member 95 is disposed in front of the infrared light receiving / emitting portions 33 and 34 is shown, and in FIG. 29B, the protective member is disposed in front of the chip antenna 71 as a communication antenna. This is an example of a configuration provided with. When the protective member 95 passes an information transmission medium such as infrared light or radio wave output from the information communication unit through the protective member 95 at a position in front of the information communication unit, the protective member 95 It is desirable that the level decrease is configured to be smaller than the level decrease due to transmission when the information transmission medium is transmitted through the transparent plate in the front-rear direction. That is, the difference between the medium level at the rear edge of the protective member 95 and the medium level at the front edge is smaller than the decrease of the medium when the transparent plate 81 is transmitted in the front-rear direction (that is, the thickness direction). It is good to comprise.

  When an optical medium such as infrared light is used as an information transmission medium as shown in FIG. 29A, the protective member 95 is placed in front of the information communication unit (infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 in this case). In the case of passing through the crossing (here, configured to cross from the position P to the position Q), when the light medium is transmitted through the transparent plate 81 in the front-rear direction due to the decrease in the light amount due to the passage. It is configured to be smaller than the decrease in the amount of light due to the transmission (that is, the difference between the amount of light immediately before transmission and the amount of light immediately after transmission).

  Specifically, the thickness of the protection member 95 may be configured to be smaller than the thickness of the transparent plate, and the material of the protection member 95 may be higher in translucency than the material of the transparent plate. . FIG. 30 illustrates several examples of the shape of the protection member 95. When the front of the information communication unit is substantially covered without a gap as shown in FIG. 30A, the transparent plate 81 is used as described above. Further, it is preferable to use a material having a thin thickness or a material having higher translucency than the transparent plate 81. Further, when the transparent plate 81 is a double-glazed glass, a single-layer resin member or the like may be used. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 30B and 30C, the protective member 95 may be configured so that a gap is provided in part while covering the front of the information communication unit. In FIG. 30B, the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are exposed from the gap 95a when the inside is viewed from the front through the protective member 95. In FIG.30 (c), the protection member 95 is formed in the grid | lattice form with the structure provided with the several clearance gap part 95b. By configuring the protection member 95 in this way, a suitable configuration in which the medium level is hardly lowered while preventing a direct impact on the information communication unit is realized. Note that the shape shown here is merely an example, and various configurations can be adopted as long as the information communication unit can be protected and the medium level (the amount of light here) is unlikely to decrease.

  In FIG. 29B, a communication antenna (here, chip antenna 71) is used as the information communication unit. Even when radio waves are used as the medium for information transmission in this way, as in the case of infrared light, when passing through the protective member 95 in front of the communication antenna (chip antenna 71), When the radio wave intensity decreases due to the passage (here, the difference between the radio field intensity at the position P and the position Q) and the radio wave is transmitted through the transparent plate 81 in the front-rear direction (that is, in the thickness direction), It can be configured to be smaller than the decrease. Also in this case, the protective member 95 can be made thinner than the transparent plate 81, or a material having high radio wave permeability (for example, a material having low radio wave absorption property such as a resin member) can be used. Also, the shape in this case may use any of the concepts shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C, or may use a configuration in which the radio wave intensity is not easily lowered.

<Eighth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 that are information communication units are arranged on the opposite side to the side on which the launch handle is arranged in the left and right direction (that is, the horizontal direction) of the pachinko machine 1. In the present embodiment, the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction (that is, the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 7) and further perpendicular to the vertical vertical direction is defined as the left-right direction. Here, the vertical vertical direction is the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the communication unit 30 having the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 is the right side where the launch handle 17 is arranged in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine 1 when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed in plan view. The configuration is arranged on the opposite left side. Specifically, when the vertical cutting plane P orthogonal to the board surface 7 of the pachinko machine 1 is divided into two parts from the center to the left and right, the launch handle 17 is disposed on the right side portion 1b, which is one side thereof, Infrared light emitting / receiving portions 33 and 34 are arranged on the left side portion 1c which is the side. In FIG. 31, as the cut surface P, the cut surface Pb of the transparent plate holding door 3 and the cut surface Pa of the portion other than the transparent plate holding door 3 are illustrated. Examples of the right portion 1 b include the right portion 2 g of the front frame 2, the right portion 7 g in the outer region 7 b of the game area of the game board 7, or the right portion 3 g in the transparent plate holding door 3. Similarly, for the left portion 1c, the left portion 7f in the outer region 7b, the left portion 2f in the front frame 2, the left portion 3f in the transparent plate holding door 3, and the like can be cited.

  As for the arrangement position of the information communication unit, for example, when the launch handle 17 is arranged on the right side as shown in FIG. 31, the game board 7 is located on the left or diagonally left (upper left or lower left). Or the left side portion 3f of the transparent plate holding door 3, or the left side portion 2f of the front frame 2 (for example, a position closer to the left side in the upper plate portion or the lower plate portion, or a left adjacent position of the upper plate portion or the lower plate portion, Alternatively, the transparent plate holding door 3 can be arranged at the left side position on the rear side). Here, an example is shown in which the communication unit 30 is disposed in the right side portion 7f of the external area 7b of the game board 7, and as another example, information is displayed in the right side portion 2f of the front frame 2 behind the transparent plate holding door 3. An example in which the communication unit is arranged is illustrated by a two-dot chain line, and another arrangement position X of the communication unit 30 and another arrangement position Y of the opening 3e are shown. About the structure, it has comprised the structure which exposes the communication unit 30 ahead via the opening part 3e similarly to the said Example. Note that the present invention is not limited to these examples, and if the information communication unit is arranged in the left portion 1 c in the pachinko machine 1, all are included in the concept of the means 29. Further, the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration using the infrared light receiving / emitting units 33 and 34, and the present embodiment can be similarly applied to a configuration using another information communication unit such as a communication antenna.

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, a display device having a configuration including a liquid crystal screen has been described as an example. However, the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, for example, a display device in which LEDs are arranged, Various devices such as a plasma display (Plasma Display Panel) and a display device using plasma or EL such as an organic EL (Electronic Luminescence) display can be used.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the notification unit 31 is provided in the communication unit 30, but there is game information that can be transmitted only by displaying the message on the screen 5a of the display device 5 by omitting the notification lamp 31. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports this.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the communication unit 30 is configured to acquire a signal representing a gaming state, such as a big hit signal, through the output terminals 16a to 16d provided on the external connection terminal plate 16. 21 may be configured such that a separate dedicated communication line is provided to obtain a jackpot signal or the like. The communication line in this modification is a communication line dedicated to output from the main board constituting the control device 21 or a communication line provided between the control board 21 and an unauthorized signal is input to the main board. The structure prevents this.

  (4) In the above embodiment, an example in which the display device 5 and the communication unit 30 are provided at the center of the game board in the pachinko machine 1, the side part of the pachinko machine 1, and the upper part outside the pachinko machine 1 has been described. The display device 5 and the communication unit 30 may be disposed in any part of the pachinko machine 1 within a range that does not interfere with other functions of the pachinko machine 1.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the game information is transmitted between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200 by wireless communication. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and game information is transmitted to the mobile phone 200 by wired communication. You may comprise as follows. For example, by providing a mobile phone holder with a connection terminal in the communication unit 30 and placing the mobile phone 200 on the mobile phone holder, the connection terminal of the mobile phone holder and the connection terminal of the mobile phone 200 are connected. It is good also as a structure which can perform wired communication.

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

  (7) In the above embodiment, the game information counter value is used to make the game information unique, but the present invention is not limited to this. In short, it is only necessary to create game information that can identify each occurrence of a specific gaming state so as to be individually identifiable, and transmit it as a signal that can be received by the mobile communication terminal. For example, a timepiece may be built in the communication unit 30 and time data representing the occurrence time of each gaming state may be used as a component of game information. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a storage example of gaming state data and time point data in the gaming state storage area 38a in the present modification, and FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a storage example of gaming information received by the mobile phone 200. According to this modified example, unique information that does not cause duplication can be easily and reliably created based on time point data representing the occurrence time point of the gaming state. Furthermore, by using the time data, it is possible to analyze at what timing each specific gaming state has occurred based on the received gaming information.

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

  (9) In the above embodiment, only the game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a on the RAM 38. However, the game state data includes a game machine ID (ie, a pachinko machine ID) and a game information count value. The added game information having the same content as that at the time of transmission may be stored on the RAM 38 and stored.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the game state data can be transmitted at any time when the game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a. However, a predetermined operation associated with the occurrence of a specific game state The game information may be transmitted only at the end (such as at the end of the big hit gaming state). Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can transmit game information only at the time of a game stop.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the transmission of the game information is prohibited after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game was stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined operation associated with the occurrence of a specific game state (for example, It may be configured such that transmission of game information based on the detection result stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a is prohibited after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the big hit game state. According to this modification, it is possible to reduce the risk that game information is illegally received by a person other than the player of the pachinko machine.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the game information is transmitted without specifying the player. However, the player identification information such as the member ID is transmitted from the mobile phone 200 and received by the communication unit 30. Thus, the game information may be transmitted on the condition that the player is specified. In this case, for example, when a player is specified, an explanation of an operation method for receiving game information is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5, and when a player is not specified, a pachinko machine manufacturer's description is displayed. You may make it display the advertisement information which solicits to become a member by accessing the Internet homepage. Alternatively, when a player is specified by a member ID or the like, added value information may be added to the game information and transmitted.

  (13) In any of the above embodiments, the player is specified based on the player specifying data (for example, telephone number data) transmitted to the management computer (for example, it may be a registered member). The game information may be output on the condition that it is specified. Further, the pachinko machine 1 or the card unit receives the specified player's name information from the mobile communication terminal, and inputs it to the display control board which is one of the sub-boards of the control device of the pachinko machine 1. You may comprise so that the message containing a player's name may be displayed on the screen 5a of the display apparatus 5, for example, "Mr. Tanaka, welcome!"

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the normal jackpot is shifted to the low probability mode due to two consecutive occurrences of the big jackpot during the high probability mode. It is good also as a structure which changes to low probability mode.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the operation explanation information and the communication state explanation information are exemplified as the preferred examples of information displayed on the display device in association with the interface (that is, the information communication unit). Of course, any information may be used without limitation. In particular, if the information is related to information communication between the pachinko machine and the portable communication terminal, the interface and the display device function synergistically.

  (16) In the above embodiment, an example in which an information transmission medium such as infrared light or electromagnetic waves is output in a direction substantially orthogonal to the board surface of the game board has been shown. You may make it output in the direction parallel to the board surface.

1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Glass door frame (transparent plate holding door)
30 ... Communication unit 31 ... Notification lamp (judgment result notification means)
30a ... Holding unit 30b ... Fastening member (coupling means)
33 ... Infrared light emitting unit (information communication unit, information transmission unit)
34. Infrared light receiving unit (information communication unit, information receiving unit)
36 ... CPU (information creation means, communication state information generation means, preparation determination means, storage state determination means, gaming machine state change means, gaming state change means)
71 ... Chip antenna (information communication unit, information transmission unit, information reception unit, Bluetooth communication antenna)
72 ... Rod antenna (information communication unit, information transmission unit, information reception unit, Bluetooth communication antenna)
81 ... Transparent plate S472 to S474 ... (Information creation means)
200: Mobile phone (mobile communication terminal)

Claims (1)

A pachinko machine having a display device that displays game information, an information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined mobile communication terminal, and a game information storage unit that stores game information,
Proximity detection means for detecting that the portable communication terminal has approached is provided in the vicinity of the information communication unit,
When the game information is stored in the game information storage means, communication with the mobile communication terminal becomes possible when the mobile communication terminal is detected by the approach detection means, and the game information storage means The pachinko machine is characterized in that the game information is stored on the display device .

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