JP5615329B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine installed in a game arcade, a management device that manages a gaming history in the gaming machine, and a gaming system that includes these gaming machines and management devices.

  In this type of gaming system, the result of the game played by the player in the gaming machine is converted into a two-dimensional code and output, and the output two-dimensional code is read with a mobile phone or the like and transmitted to a server that manages the game history. Thus, there has been proposed a server in which a game history can be accumulated for each player on the server side that has received the game history (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-195328 A

  In the gaming system described in Patent Document 1, when a player who uses for the first time accumulates a game history, it is necessary to access the server in advance by using a mobile phone or the like and perform member registration. A player who cannot use the function to accumulate game history and wants to start playing immediately may hesitate to use such a function. It was not available.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily use the function of storing the game history.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Issuance information input means for inputting issuance information issued by a management device that manages a game history that is a result of a player playing a game;
A game history based on a result of a player playing a game on the gaming machine in a period from when the first start operation requiring input of the issue information to the issue information input means is performed until the end operation is performed ; First game history information generating means for generating first game history information capable of specifying the first data specified from the issued information ;
First game history information output means for outputting the first game history information generated by the first game history information generation means;
A game history based on a result of a player playing a game on the gaming machine in a period from a second start operation that does not require input of the issue information to the issue information input means to an end operation ; A second game history information generating means for generating second game history information capable of specifying the second data for distinguishing the game history from other game histories ;
Second game history information output means for outputting the second game history information generated by the second game history information generation means;
It is characterized by having.
A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the first start operation is performed, a specific effect according to the game history specified from the issue information can be executed, and when the second start operation is performed, the specific effect is executed. It is characterized by having a production execution means that does not .

The gaming system according to means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game;
A management device (management server 1000) for managing a game history that is a result of a player playing a game on the gaming machine;
In a gaming system consisting of
The management device (management server 1000)
A game history storage means (player database) for storing a player's game history in association with player identification information (terminal identification information) capable of identifying the player;
Issue request accepting means for accepting an issue request for first information (password);
First information issuing means for issuing first information (password) when receiving the issue request;
First information distribution means for distributing first information (password) issued by the first information issuing means to a player who has made the issue request;
When distributing the first information (password) in response to the issue request, the issued first information (password) is associated with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who has made the issue request. ) Authentication data registration means for registering authentication data (key data) included in
With
The gaming machine is
First information input means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, MAXBET switch 6, password input screen) for inputting the first information (password);
A new game history as a result of the player who has input the first information (password) by the first information input means playing a game on the gaming machine and the authentication data (key) included in the first information Second information generating means for generating second information (two-dimensional code at the end of the game in which the password is input) that can specify data);
Second information output means for outputting the second information generated by the second information generation means (two-dimensional code display at the end of the game with the password input);
With
The management device (management server 1000)
An update request receiving means for receiving an update request including information that can specify the game history and authentication data (key data) specified from the second information;
Authentication data (key data) registered in association with player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the update request when the update request is received, and included in the update request Authenticating means for authenticating the player who made the update request on condition that the authentication data (key data) matches,
On the condition that the authentication means has authenticated, the game history stored in the game history storage means (player database) in association with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the update request Game history update means for updating the game history based on the game history specified from the information included in the update request,
With
Further, the gaming machine is
Game specifying information generating means for generating game specifying information (starting random number) that can specify a game to be started when a predetermined start operation (input of “easy start”) is made by the player;
Game specifying information output means (two-dimensional code display for starting) for outputting the game specifying information (starting random number) generated by the game specifying information generating means;
After the predetermined start operation (input of “easy start”) is performed, when the player performs a predetermined end operation (input of “two-dimensional code creation”), the predetermined start operation (“easy start”) ”), And the game history information and the game specifying information generated when the predetermined start operation (input of“ easy start ”) is performed in the period from when the predetermined end operation is performed. Game end information generating means for generating game end information capable of specifying (hour random number);
Game end information output means for outputting the game end information generated by the game end information generating means (two-dimensional code display for end time);
With
The management device (management server 1000)
First registration request accepting means for accepting a first registration request (starting registration request) including the game specifying information;
First registration means for registering game specifying information (starting random number) included in the first registration request (starting registration request) when receiving the first registration request (starting registration request); ,
Second registration request accepting means for accepting a second registration request (registration request at the end) including the game history specified from the game end information and the game specifying information (starting random number);
When receiving the second registration request (end registration request), the game registration information (start random number) included in the second registration request (end registration request) is received by the first registration means. Game identification information determining means for determining whether or not it matches the registered game identification information (random number at start);
The game specifying information (starting random number) included in the second registration request (ending registration request) by the game specifying information determining means is registered as the game specifying information (starting random number) registered by the first registering means. ), The player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the second registration request (end registration request), and the second registration request (end registration) A second registration means for newly registering the game history included in the request) in association with the game history storage means (player database);
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the first information includes authentication data, the same authentication data is registered in association with the player identification information, and is output to specify a new game history. The information of 2 includes information that can specify the authentication data included in the first information, and the update request includes information that can specify the authentication data included in the second information and is registered in the management apparatus. The authentication data included in the update request and the authentication data included in the update request authenticate the player, and the player's game history is updated to a new game history on the condition that the authentication has been performed. Even if a third party obtains the second information of another person and obtains the second information by acquiring the first information of the other person or acquiring the second information of the other person, it is specified from the second information. The game history cannot be reflected in your game history, While it is possible to take over a new game history by a player who has issued the first information, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who has issued the first information to take over the game history. .
On the other hand, even when the first information issued from the management device is not input, when a predetermined start operation is performed, game specifying information is generated and output, and then a predetermined end operation is performed. Sometimes, game end information capable of specifying the game history and the game specifying information generated when a predetermined start operation is performed is generated and output. Then, the player transmits a first registration request including the game specifying information output when the predetermined start operation is performed to the management device, and the game is output when the predetermined end operation is performed. By transmitting the second registration request including the game history and the game specifying information specified from the end information to the management apparatus, the management apparatus receives the second registration request when receiving the second registration request. The second registration request is made on condition that the game identification information included in the game identification information, that is, the game identification information identified from the game end information matches the game identification information registered by the previous first registration request. The player identification information of the performed player and the game history included in the second registration request are newly registered in the game history storage means in association with each other. For this reason, the player who plays the game for the first time does not need to access the management device in advance to perform membership registration before playing the game, and makes a first registration request including the game specifying information output by the predetermined start operation. It becomes possible to start the game only by transmitting, and then only transmitting the second registration request including the game history and game specifying information specified from the game end information output by the predetermined end operation, It is possible to register and store the game history during that time in the management device.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
First information input means (stop switch 8L, stop switch 8L) for inputting first information (password) issued by a management device (management server 1000) that manages a game history that is a result of a player playing a game 8C, 8R, MAXBET switch 6, password input screen)
A new game history as a result of the player who has input the first information (password) by the first information input means playing a game on the gaming machine and the authentication data (key) included in the first information Second information generating means for generating second information (two-dimensional code at the end of the game in which the password is input) that can specify data);
Second information output means for outputting the second information generated by the second information generation means (two-dimensional code display at the end of the game with the password input);
With
Game specifying information generating means for generating game specifying information (starting random number) that can specify a game to be started when a predetermined start operation (input of “easy start”) is made by the player;
Game specifying information output means (two-dimensional code display for starting) for outputting the game specifying information (starting random number) generated by the game specifying information generating means;
After the predetermined start operation (input of “easy start”) is performed, when the player performs a predetermined end operation (input of “two-dimensional code creation”), the predetermined start operation (“easy start”) ”), And the game history information and the game specifying information generated when the predetermined start operation (input of“ easy start ”) is performed in the period from when the predetermined end operation is performed. Game end information generating means for generating game end information capable of specifying (hour random number);
Game end information output means for outputting the game end information generated by the game end information generating means (two-dimensional code display for end time);
Is further provided.
According to this feature, authentication data is included in the first information, and authentication data included in the first information is also specified in the second information output for specifying a new game history. Because it includes possible information, it is possible to determine whether the player has received the first information from the authentication data, and a third party obtains the other person's first information and plays the game. Even if the second information is acquired or the second information of another person is acquired, the first information cannot be newly issued, and the player who has issued the first information While it is possible to take over a new game history, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who has issued the first information to take over the game history.
On the other hand, even when the first information issued from the management device is not input, when a predetermined start operation is performed, game specifying information is generated and output, and then a predetermined end operation is performed. Sometimes, game end information capable of specifying the game history and the game specifying information generated when a predetermined start operation is performed is generated and output. Then, the player transmits the game specifying information output when the predetermined start operation is performed to the management device, and the game specified from the game end information output when the predetermined end operation is performed. By transmitting the history and game identification information to the management device, the received game identification information matches the previous game identification information when the management device accepts the game history and game identification information. This makes it possible to register a new game history of the player. For this reason, a player who plays a game for the first time does not need to access the management device in advance and register as a member before playing a game, and can simply play the game specific information output by a predetermined start operation. It is possible to start, and after that, the game history specified from the game end information output by the predetermined end operation and the game specifying information can be transmitted, and the game history during that time can be registered and accumulated in the management device. It becomes possible.

The management device according to means 3 of the present invention is:
A management device (management server 1000) for managing a game history that is a result of a player playing a game on a gaming machine (slot machine 1),
A game history storage means (player database) for storing a player's game history in association with player identification information (terminal identification information) capable of identifying the player;
Issue request accepting means for accepting an issue request for first information (password);
First information issuing means for issuing first information (password) when receiving the issue request;
First information distribution means for distributing first information (password) issued by the first information issuing means to a player who has made the issue request;
When distributing the first information (password) in response to the issue request, the issued first information (password) is associated with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who has made the issue request. ) Authentication data registration means for registering authentication data (key data) included in
An update request accepting unit that accepts an update request that is output from the gaming machine and includes a game history and authentication data (key data) identified from second information that can identify the game history and authentication data (key data);
Authentication data (key data) registered in association with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the update request when the update request is received, and information included in the update request Authentication means for authenticating the player who made the update request on condition that the authentication data (key data) specified by
On the condition that the authentication means has authenticated, the game history stored in the game history storage means (player database) in association with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the update request Game history update means for updating the game history based on the game history specified from the information included in the update request,
With
First registration request accepting means for accepting a first registration request (starting registration request) including game specifying information (starting random number) output from the gaming machine;
First registration means for registering game specifying information (starting random number) included in the first registration request (starting registration request) when receiving the first registration request (starting registration request); ,
The second registration request including the game history after the game machine outputs the game specifying information (starting random number) included in the first registration request (starting registration request) and the game specifying information (starting random number). A second registration request accepting means for accepting (end-time registration request);
When receiving the second registration request (end registration request), the game registration information (start random number) included in the second registration request (end registration request) is received by the first registration means. Game identification information determining means for determining whether or not it matches the registered game identification information (random number at start);
The game specifying information (starting random number) included in the second registration request (ending registration request) by the game specifying information determining means is registered as the game specifying information (starting random number) registered by the first registering means. ), The player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the second registration request (end registration request), and the second registration request (end registration) A second registration means for newly registering the game history included in the request) in association with the game history storage means (player database);
Is further provided.
According to this feature, the first information includes authentication data, the same authentication data is registered in association with the player identification information, and is output to specify a new game history. The information of 2 includes information that can specify the authentication data included in the first information, and the update request includes information that can specify the authentication data included in the second information and is registered in the management apparatus. The authentication data included in the update request and the authentication data included in the update request authenticate the player, and the player's game history is updated to a new game history on the condition that the authentication has been performed. Even if a third party obtains the second information of another person and obtains the second information by acquiring the first information of the other person or acquiring the second information of the other person, it is specified from the second information. The game history cannot be reflected in your game history, While it is possible to take over a new game history by a player who has issued the first information, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who has issued the first information to take over the game history. .
On the other hand, the player transmits a first registration request including the game specifying information output from the gaming machine to the management device, and the gaming machine outputs the game specifying information included in the first registration request. By transmitting the second registration request including the game history and the game specifying information to the management device, the management device receives the second registration request and the game included in the second registration request. The player identification information of the player who made the second registration request on the condition that the specific information matches the game identification information registered by the previous first registration request, and the second registration The game history included in the request is newly registered in the game history storage means in association with it. For this reason, the player who plays the game for the first time does not need to access the management device in advance and perform membership registration before playing the game, and transmits the first registration request including the game specifying information output at the start of the game. By simply sending a second registration request including the game history and game specific information output at the end of the game, the game history during that time is registered and stored in the management device. It becomes possible to make it.

In the means 1 to 3, the first information input means may be configured such that the player can input the first information by directly inputting data such as a password, a bar code, a two-dimensional code, The first information may be input by reading from a storage medium such as an IC card.
Further, in the means 1 to 3, the second information output means may be configured to output the second information by displaying character data such as a password, or encoded as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. The configuration may be such that the second information is output by displaying the data, or the second information may be output by outputting the data so as to be readable from the outside through a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like.
Further, in the means 1 to 3, the first information and the second information may use the same data format, or may use different data formats for both.
Further, in claim 1, means 1 and 2, the game specifying information output means and the game end information output means may be configured to output the game specifying information and the game end information by displaying character data such as a password. The game-specific information or game end information may be output by displaying encoded data such as a code or a two-dimensional code, or the data may be output readable from the outside through a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like. Thus, it may be configured to output the game specifying information and the game end information.
In addition, when the predetermined start operation is performed in the means 1 and 2, the first information may not be input and the predetermined start operation may be performed, or the first information may be input. If the game history after the first information is input by the predetermined start operation is initialized, the predetermined start is performed regardless of whether or not the first information is input. It may be when the operation is performed.

In the means 1 to 3 of the present invention, the management device determines that the game specifying information (starting random number) included in the second registration request (end registration request) is the first specifying by the game specifying information determining means. Of the game specifying information (starting random number) registered by the first registering means when it is determined that the game specifying information (starting random number) registered by the registration means matches. It is preferable to provide a game specific information erasing unit for erasing the specific information (starting random number).
In this way, the game specifying information registered by the first registration request matches the game specifying information included in the second registration request, and the game history included in the second registration request is registered. In this case, the game end information generated for one player can be prevented from being diverted by other players, and can be managed in preventing diversion by other players. Since the device only needs to determine whether or not the game specifying information is registered, the load on the management device can be reduced.

In addition, the game specifying information erasure unit may be configured to store the game specifying information (starting time) even when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the game specifying information (starting random number) is registered by the first registration unit. (Random number) is preferably deleted.
In this way, the game specifying information that is very unlikely to accept the second registration request is deleted as the predetermined period elapses, so that the storage capacity of the management device does not have to be pressed.

The gaming system according to means 4 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game;
A management device (management server 1000) for managing a game history that is a result of a player playing a game on the gaming machine;
In a gaming system consisting of
The management device (management server 1000)
A game history storage means (player database) for storing a player's game history in association with player identification information (terminal identification information) capable of identifying the player;
Issue request accepting means for accepting an issue request for first information (password);
First information issuing means for issuing first information (password) when receiving the issue request;
First information distribution means for distributing first information (password) issued by the first information issuing means to a player who has made the issue request;
When distributing the first information (password) in response to the issue request, the issued first information (password) is associated with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who has made the issue request. ) Authentication data registration means for registering authentication data (key data) included in
With
The gaming machine is
First information input means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, MAXBET switch 6, password input screen) for inputting the first information (password);
A new game history as a result of the player who has input the first information (password) by the first information input means playing a game on the gaming machine and the authentication data (key) included in the first information Second information generating means for generating second information (two-dimensional code at the end of the game in which the password is input) that can specify data);
Second information output means for outputting the second information generated by the second information generation means (two-dimensional code display at the end of the game with the password input);
With
The management device (management server 1000)
Update request accepting means for accepting an update request including information capable of specifying the game history and authentication data (key data) specified from the second information (two-dimensional code);
Authentication data (key data) registered in association with player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the update request when the update request is received, and included in the update request Authenticating means for authenticating the player who made the update request on condition that the authentication data (key data) matches,
On the condition that the authentication means has authenticated, the game history stored in the game history storage means (player database) in association with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the update request Game history update means for updating the game history based on the game history specified from the information included in the update request,
With
Further, the gaming machine is
After a predetermined start operation (input of “easy start”) by the player and after a predetermined end operation (input of “two-dimensional code creation”) by the player, the predetermined start operation (“ The game history and game specifying information for specifying the game (the random number at the end) in the period from the input of “easy start” to the time of the predetermined end operation (input of “two-dimensional code creation”) Game end information generating means for generating game end information capable of specifying a combination of date and time information),
Game end information output means for outputting the game end information generated by the game end information generating means (two-dimensional code display for end time);
With
The management device (management server 1000)
Registration request receiving means for receiving a registration request (registration request) including the game history and the game specifying information specified from the game end information;
When the registration request (registration request) is received, the game identification information included in the registration request (registration request) matches the already registered game identification information (combination of random numbers at end and date / time information). Game specifying information determining means for determining whether or not,
The game specifying information (combination of end random number and date / time information) included in the registration request by the game specifying information determining means is already registered game specifying information (combination of end random number and date / time information). The game specifying information (combination of the random number at the end and date / time information combination) included in the registration request (registration request) is registered on the condition that it is determined that they do not match, and the game for which the registration request (registration request) is made Registration means for newly registering the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player in association with the game history included in the registration request (registration request) in the game history storage means (player database);
Is further provided.
According to this feature, the first information includes authentication data, the same authentication data is registered in association with the player identification information, and is output to specify a new game history. The information of 2 includes information that can specify the authentication data included in the first information, and the update request includes information that can specify the authentication data included in the second information and is registered in the management apparatus. The authentication data included in the update request and the authentication data included in the update request authenticate the player, and the player's game history is updated to a new game history on the condition that the authentication has been performed. Even if a third party obtains the second information of another person and obtains the second information by acquiring the first information of the other person or acquiring the second information of the other person, it is specified from the second information. The game history cannot be reflected in your game history, While it is possible to take over a new game history by a player who has issued the first information, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who has issued the first information to take over the game history. .
On the other hand, even when the first information issued from the management device is not input, when a predetermined end operation is performed after a predetermined start operation is performed, the game history and the game for that period are specified. The game end information that can specify the game specific information is generated and output. Then, the player transmits a registration request including a game history and game specifying information specified from the game end information output when performing a predetermined end operation to the management device. When the registration request is accepted, registration is performed on the condition that the game identification information included in the registration request, that is, the game identification information specified from the game end information does not match the previously registered game identification information. The player identification information of the player who made the request and the game history included in the registration request are newly registered in the game history storage means in association with each other. For this reason, the player who plays the game for the first time does not need to access the management device in advance to perform membership registration before playing the game, and can start the game only by performing a predetermined start operation. By simply transmitting a registration request including a game history specified from the game end information output by a predetermined end operation and the game specifying information, the game history during that time can be registered and accumulated in the management device.
In addition, when the game identification information does not match and a new game history is registered, the game identification information included in the registration request is registered, so the game end information generated for one player is registered. Can be prevented from being diverted by other players, and in order to prevent diversion by other players, the management device only needs to determine whether or not the game specific information is registered, The load on the management device can also be reduced.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
First information input means (stop switch 8L, stop switch 8L) for inputting first information (password) issued by a management device (management server 1000) that manages a game history that is a result of a player playing a game 8C, 8R, MAXBET switch 6, password input screen)
A new game history as a result of the player who has input the first information (password) by the first information input means playing a game on the gaming machine and the authentication data (key) included in the first information Second information generating means for generating second information (two-dimensional code at the end of the game in which the password is input) that can specify data);
Second information output means for outputting the second information generated by the second information generation means (two-dimensional code display at the end of the game with the password input);
With
After a predetermined start operation (input of “easy start”) by the player and after a predetermined end operation (input of “two-dimensional code creation”) by the player, the predetermined start operation (“ The game history and game specifying information for specifying the game (the random number at the end) in the period from the input of “easy start” to the time of the predetermined end operation (input of “two-dimensional code creation”) Game end information generating means for generating game end information capable of specifying a combination of date and time information),
Game end information output means for outputting the game end information generated by the game end information generating means (two-dimensional code display for end time);
Is further provided.
According to this feature, authentication data is included in the first information, and authentication data included in the first information is also specified in the second information output for specifying a new game history. Because it includes possible information, it is possible to determine whether the player has received the first information from the authentication data, and a third party obtains the other person's first information and plays the game. Even if the second information is acquired or the second information of another person is acquired, the first information cannot be newly issued, and the player who has issued the first information While it is possible to take over a new game history, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who has issued the first information to take over the game history.
On the other hand, even when the first information issued from the management device is not input, when a predetermined end operation is performed after a predetermined start operation is performed, the game history and the game for that period are specified. The game end information that can specify the game specific information is generated and output. Then, the player transmits a registration request including the game history and the game specifying information specified from the game end information output when performing a predetermined end operation to the management device. When a game history and game identification information are received, the game history of the player is newly registered on condition that the received game identification information does not match the game identification information registered before that. It becomes possible. For this reason, the player who plays the game for the first time does not need to access the management device in advance to perform membership registration before playing the game, and can start the game only by performing a predetermined start operation. By only transmitting the game history and game identification information specified from the game end information output by a predetermined end operation, it becomes possible to register and store the game history during that time in the management device.

The management device according to means 6 of the present invention is:
A management device (management server 1000) for managing a game history that is a result of a player playing a game on a gaming machine (slot machine 1),
A game history storage means (player database) for storing a player's game history in association with player identification information (terminal identification information) capable of identifying the player;
Issue request accepting means for accepting an issue request for first information (password);
First information issuing means for issuing first information (password) when receiving the issue request;
First information distribution means for distributing first information (password) issued by the first information issuing means to a player who has made the issue request;
When distributing the first information (password) in response to the issue request, the issued first information (password) is associated with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who has made the issue request. ) Authentication data registration means for registering authentication data (key data) included in
An update request accepting unit that accepts an update request that is output from the gaming machine and includes a game history and authentication data (key data) identified from second information that can identify the game history and authentication data (key data);
Authentication data (key data) registered in association with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the update request when the update request is received, and information included in the update request Authentication means for authenticating the player who made the update request on condition that the authentication data (key data) specified by
On the condition that the authentication means has authenticated, the game history stored in the game history storage means (player database) in association with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who made the update request Game history update means for updating the game history based on the game history specified from the information included in the update request,
With
Registration request accepting means for accepting a registration request (registration request) including game specifying information (combination of random numbers at the time of termination and date / time information) for specifying the game history and games output from the gaming machine;
When the registration request (registration request) is received, the game specifying information (combination of the random number at the end and the date / time information) included in the registration request (registration request) is already registered. A combination of random number and date / time information) to determine whether or not it matches,
The game specification information (combination of end random number and date / time information) included in the registration request (registration request) is already registered by the game specification information determination means. The game specifying information (combination of the random number at the end and date / time information) included in the registration request (registration request) is registered on the condition that it is determined not to match the combination (combination), and the registration request (registration request) The player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who performed the game and the game history included in the registration request (registration request) are newly registered in the game history storage means (player database). Registration means;
Is further provided.
According to this feature, the first information includes authentication data, the same authentication data is registered in association with the player identification information, and is output to specify a new game history. The information of 2 includes information that can specify the authentication data included in the first information, and the update request includes information that can specify the authentication data included in the second information and is registered in the management apparatus. The authentication data included in the update request and the authentication data included in the update request authenticate the player, and the player's game history is updated to a new game history on the condition that the authentication has been performed. Even if a third party obtains the second information of another person and obtains the second information by acquiring the first information of the other person or acquiring the second information of the other person, it is specified from the second information. The game history cannot be reflected in your game history, While it is possible to take over a new game history by a player who has issued the first information, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who has issued the first information to take over the game history. .
On the other hand, the player transmits a registration request including the game history and game identification information output from the gaming machine to the management device, so that the management device includes the registration request when receiving the registration request. The player identification information of the player who made the registration request and the game history included in the registration request on the condition that the game identification information to be registered did not match the previously registered game identification information. Correspondingly, it is newly registered in the game history storage means. For this reason, a player who plays a game for the first time does not need to access the management device in advance to register as a member before playing a game, and can start a game simply by performing a game start operation, etc. By simply transmitting a registration request including the game history and game specific information output at the end of the game, it is possible to register and store the game history during that time in the management device.
In addition, when the game identification information does not match and a new game history is registered, the game identification information included in the registration request is registered, so the game end information generated for one player is registered. Can be prevented from being diverted by other players, and in order to prevent diversion by other players, the management device only needs to determine whether or not the game specific information is registered, The load on the management device can also be reduced.

In the means 4 to 6, the first information input means may be configured such that the player can input the first information by directly inputting data such as a password, or a bar code, a two-dimensional code, The first information may be input by reading from a storage medium such as an IC card.
Further, in the means 4 to 6, the second information output means may be configured to output the second information by displaying character data such as a password, or encoded as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. The configuration may be such that the second information is output by displaying the data, or the second information may be output by outputting the data so as to be readable from the outside through a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like.
In the means 4 to 6, the first information and the second information may use the same data format, or may use different data formats for both.
In addition, in the means 4 to 6, the game end information output means may be configured to output game end information by displaying character data such as a password, or may be encoded data such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. It may be configured to output game end information by displaying it, or may be configured to output game end information by outputting it readable from the outside by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection or the like.
In addition, when the predetermined start operation is performed in the means 4 and 5, the first information may not be input and the predetermined start operation may be performed, or the first information may be input. If the game history after the first information is input by the predetermined start operation is initialized, the predetermined start is performed regardless of whether or not the first information is input. It may be when the operation is performed.

In the means 4 to 6 of the present invention, the game specifying information includes date and time information, and the management device (management server 1000) includes the game specifying information (end-time random number and date and time information) among the registered game specifying information. It is preferable to provide a game specific information erasure unit for erasing an item whose date and time specified from the combination is longer than a certain period from the current date and time.
In this way, the game specifying information that is unlikely to match is erased as the predetermined period elapses, so that the storage capacity of the management device does not have to be pressed.

In the means 4 to 6 of the present invention, the game specifying information includes date and time information, and the registration request receiving means includes the game specifying information included in the registration request (registration request) (combination of random numbers at the end and date and time information). It is preferable that the registration request (registration request) is not accepted when the date and time specified from the date and time are separated from the current date and time by a certain period or more.
In this way, it is not necessary to hold the game specific information for a certain period or longer, so that the storage capacity of the management device does not have to be pressed.

  In the means 1 to 6 of the present invention, it is preferable that the management device (management server 1000) prohibits access by a terminal device other than the terminal device to which the terminal identification information is assigned.

  In this way, it is possible to effectively prevent unauthorized use of other people's information.

In the means 1 to 6 of the present invention, it is preferable that the management device includes authentication data generation means for generating the authentication data (key data) every time the issue request is accepted.
In this case, since the authentication data included in the first information is data generated every time the first information is issued, the player identification information that can identify each player is used. In comparison, the amount of data added to the first information can be significantly reduced. Further, since the authentication data included in the first information is changed every time the first information is issued, the first information can be estimated in comparison with fixed data such as player identification information. It becomes difficult.
Further, the authentication data generating means preferably generates the authentication data (key data) using a random number, and in this way, the authentication data added to the first information has no regularity. Therefore, it becomes difficult to specify the authentication data and tamper with the other person's first information.

In the means 1 to 6 of the present invention, the management device (management server 1000) receives the update request, and when the authentication means authenticates (when the key data matches), the issue request by the player is issued. It is preferable to provide issue permission means for permitting reception (updating the status during standby).
In this way, when the management device accepts the update request, if the authentication means does not authenticate the player who issued the first information, the issue of new first information is permitted. Thus, it is impossible to newly acquire the first information and play a game, and it is possible to prevent a mixture of game histories due to duplication of passwords.

It is a figure which shows an example of the game system to which this invention was applied. It is a front view of a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination and winning probability of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the number of point provision according to level and the number of games. It is a figure which shows the transition of a menu screen. It is a figure which shows the input condition of a password. It is a figure which shows the input condition of a password. It is a figure which shows the output condition of a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows time until it returns to a basic screen in each screen. (A) is a figure which shows a password analysis table, (b) is a figure which shows the analysis procedure of a password. It is a figure which shows the structure of a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the display condition of the liquid crystal display mounted in a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the display condition of the liquid crystal display mounted in a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the display condition of the liquid crystal display mounted in a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the display condition of the liquid crystal display mounted in a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the player database with which the management server which is the management apparatus to which this invention is applied, a privilege database, and a temporary registration database. It is a figure which shows the exchange of a portable terminal and a management server at the time of member registration. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the slot machine, portable terminal, and management server in the case of playing a game without registering a member in the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing exchanges between the slot machine, portable terminal, and management server when playing a game by inputting a password. It is a figure which shows the exchange of a portable terminal and a management server in the case of acquiring a privilege. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the slot machine, portable terminal, and management server in the case of performing a game without registering a member in Example 2.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system to which the present invention is applied is an example of a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine of the present invention installed in a game hall and an example of a management apparatus of the present invention connected to the Internet. The slot machine 1 and the management server 1000 can exchange data via a portable terminal 1001 having a two-dimensional code reading function and an Internet connection function. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. It is configured.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 2, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, is stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out medals used for setting medals and betting numbers (returning medals used for setting credits and betting numbers), start switch operated when starting a game 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and an effect switch 56 for use in effects. It is provided so as to be operated by the skill person.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided. It has been.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 3) provided in the housing 1a. And a medal having a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, the reel unit 2 consisting 33R (see FIG. 5), is stored external output board for outputting an external output signal, the hopper tank 34a for storing the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 4, the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 2) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are straddled. The winning line L2, the winning line L3, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side of the reel 2R, that is set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. There are five types of winning lines L4 set across straddling symbols, the lower line of reel 2L, the middle part of reel 2C, the upper part of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set straddling the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as roles) that are validated and predetermined on the winning line is each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). In addition, when a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of winning lines that are activated, the number of payouts determined for each of the combinations of symbols that are activated and aligned on the winning line is totaled, The total number of medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. ing.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A random number circuit 42 for generating a signal, a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a detection signal input from a switch connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the driving of the power supply power supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a In addition, a reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the main CPU 41a and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54 (see FIGS. 2 and 4), and the reel LED 55 described above. Etc. are connected, and these effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

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

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

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, only the data necessary for the restoration of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

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

Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main C PU 4 1a, RAM 91c will not be only disabled execution of the effect in the initialization.

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, only the data necessary for restoration of the control state is backed up in the event of a power failure out of the data stored in the RAM 91c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the middle of the production when it is interrupted. For example, while backing up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is in the BB or the normal gaming state, other than the effect corresponding to the gaming state (the effect during the BB during the BB, the normal effect when in the normal gaming state) If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific production (such as a small role announcement), it will be backed up when the power is turned on instead of resuming the specific production that was being performed at the next power-on. An effect corresponding to the gaming state being played may be executed from the beginning.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a operates when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, when a RAM error occurs, when starting only when the setting key switch 37 is ON, BB At the end, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF, when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, the six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied In addition, five types of initialization are performed in different regions to be initialized according to each initialization condition.

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line). It becomes. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

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

  As the role in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 6, a regular bonus as a special role (hereinafter, the regular bonus is RB), a big bonus (1) (2) (hereinafter, a big bonus is BB (1) (2)), watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replay role.

  In any gaming state, a cherry is placed on any of the winning lines on the left reel when a combination of “cherry-ANY-bell” or “cherry-ANY-replay” is aligned, that is, on the left reel. When the “Cherry” symbol is derived and the “Bell” or “Replay” symbol is derived on the winning line of the right reel where “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel, it becomes a prize and two medals are paid out. .

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

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

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on the winning line in the normal gaming state. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so that three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. Is essentially the same.

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Is done according to.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the role is subject to internal lottery depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RB (BB), and in the normal gaming state, the special role is different. The target of the internal lottery also varies depending on whether or not it is being carried over (normal: normal gaming state in which special roles are not carried over, winning: normal gaming state in which special roles are carried over).

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

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

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

  In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined corresponding to the role to be subject to the internal lottery, the current gaming state and the set value are sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of addition overflows, It is determined that the winning combination has been won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

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

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even when the winning combinations are different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop operation position area is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn on the winning line to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is aligned on any winning line. Create a stop control table that defines the number of sliding frames to be pulled in to prevent reels from being stopped, and if none of the winning combinations are selected, slipping that does not match any winning combination on the winning line A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if a winning combination can be stopped on any winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop them. In this case, the winning combination is controlled so that the winning combination is stopped within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the “bell” on the left reel, the “bell” on the middle reel, and the “bell” on the right reel are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each. Regardless of the timing at which the reels are stopped, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is always on the winning line, and the bell wins. In addition, the “replay” for the left reel, “replay” for the middle reel, and “replay” for the right reel, which are part of the replay, are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each. In any case, the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is always on the winning line and the replay wins.

  On the other hand, the “bell” and “replay” on the right reel that make up the cherry are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, but the “cherry” on the left reel that makes up the cherry has an interval exceeding 7 frames. When the cherry is won, the combination of “Cherry-ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” will be placed on the winning line if the left reel is stopped at the timing of the “Cherry” pull-in range. The cherries will be won all at once, but if the right reel is stopped at a timing that is outside the “cherry” pull-in range, the cherries will not be won and will be missed.

  In addition, the "watermelon" on the left reel, the "watermelon" on the middle reel, and the "watermelon" on the right reel, which make up the watermelon, are located at intervals of more than 4 frames. If the operation of stopping each reel is performed at the timing of the drawing range, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" will be aligned with the winning line, and the watermelon will win. If the stop operation is performed at a timing outside the range, the watermelon will not be won and will be lost.

  Also, BB (1) to (3) also have locations where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (3) wins, the configuration of the winning BB If the reels are stopped at the timing of the symbol drawing range, the winning BB will win, but at any one of the reels, the stopping operation will be performed at a timing outside the winning BB component symbol drawing range. If you do, BB will not win and you will miss it. BB will be carried over to the next game even if it is missed as described above, so if you win BB once, for example, even if you miss it, you will be awarded by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing after the next game Is possible.

  If the special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special role and the small role are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. The number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames. For stop operation positions that cannot be inserted, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is determined so as to draw the selected special combination to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be made effective only when the small combination cannot be drawn.

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

  The special role and re-playing role are selected when the re-playing role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won at the same time without the special role being carried over. In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, with an interval of 4 frames or less. Therefore, if a special combination and a replaying player are elected at the same time, the replaying game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R by the player. Will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main CPU 41a continues to rotate the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a game state command to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a return command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, a confirmation end command, and an operation detection command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

Release command is a command indicating that the main CPU 41 a is returned to the control state before the power interruption, it is transmitted upon returning to the control state before the power failure at the time of startup of the main CPU 41a.

The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Moreover, since with the transition to the setting change state control state of the main CPU 41 a is initialized, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main CPU 41 a is initialized by setting start command.

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

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

  Among these commands, a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, and a return command are generated at a stage before an interrupt is permitted in the startup process and stored in a specific command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c. And sent immediately.

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

  In this embodiment, a command is generated in the game process and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. When an untransmitted command stored in the command transmission buffer is detected in the command transmission processing in the timer interrupt 2, the untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted.

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

  In addition, when commands are stored in the normal command transmission buffer in the game process, these commands are stored in the order of generation, and in the command transmission process, the commands are transmitted in the order generated and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It has become. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated and stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In particular, in this embodiment, when an operation for setting the number of bets is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the number of bets has been set, the effect being executed is canceled. It is supposed to be. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the performance being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

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

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command that can specify that the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to the sub CPU 91a, so that the sub CPU 91a Regardless of whether the operation switch is involved in the game progress control in each control state, it is possible to specify that the operation switch detected by the main CPU 41a has been operated. It is possible to execute an effect in response to the operation of an operation switch not involved in the operation, or to operate a menu screen described later.

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. By periodically transmitting an operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state of the sub CPU 91a, the sub CPU 91a can periodically specify the ON / OFF state of these operation switches. Even if an operation detection command is missed, it is possible to specify the latest detection state for all operation switches based on the operation detection command sent next time, and operation of the operation switches not involved in game progress control It is possible to reliably execute the production according to the situation.

  Further, since it is possible to specify the detection states of all of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the operation detection command, the sub CPU 91a can simultaneously operate a plurality of switches or perform specific operations. It is possible to produce an effect reflecting the operation status of a plurality of operation switches such as an operation of only the switch, and it is possible to produce various effects using the operation of the operation switch.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a does not determine whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, or the stop switches 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated, and the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, or the stop switch 8L. , 8C, 8R are configured to send operation detection commands that can specify the ON / OFF state at regular intervals, but only when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any of the operation switches changes. An operation detection command indicating the above may be transmitted. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the transmission of the operation detection command as much as possible, and to reduce the control load related to the transmission of the operation detection command. In addition, it is not necessary for the sub CPU 91a to receive an operation detection command more than necessary.

  Further, when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes, an operation detection command that can specify the detection state of another operation switch in addition to the detection state of the operation switch is sent to the sub CPU 91a. It is also possible to have a configuration for transmission, and with this configuration, transmission of operation detection commands can be reduced as much as possible, and the sub CPU 91a detects the detection state of the operation switch whose detection state has changed from the operation detection command. In addition, the detection state of other operation means can be specified, and the sub CPU 91a can perform effects reflecting the operation statuses of a plurality of operation means. Can be anything.

  In the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, a detection state storage area in which the change state of the detection state of the operation switch is stored for each operation switch, and an operation detection flag indicating that the operation state of the operation switch has changed are provided for each operation switch. An operation detection flag storage area to be stored is allocated. Furthermore, the detection state storage area is assigned with a detection state before receiving the operation detection command (previous) and a detection state after receiving the operation detection command (this time). The detection state of each operation switch before and after reception is stored.

  The sub CPU 91a performs an operation detection process when it is determined in the timer interrupt process (sub) that an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. In the operation detection process, it is determined whether the unprocessed command is an operation detection command. If it is determined that the command is an operation detection command, the current detection state stored in the detection state storage area is changed to the previous detection state. Moved and stored the detection state of each operation switch indicated by the operation detection command as the current detection state, and when there is an operation switch in which the previous detection state and the current detection state are different, changes from OFF to ON In this case, a rising flag is set as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch, and when it is changed from ON to OFF, a falling flag is set as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a periodically transmits an operation detection command that can specify the detection states of all the operation switches regardless of whether or not the detection state of the operation switches has changed. When the CPU 91a receives the operation detection command, the CPU 91a updates the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command stored in the detection state storage area. An operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch is set, and the sub CPU 91a confirms the presence or absence of the operation detection flag, so that the detection state of the operation switch has changed, and before and after receiving the operation detection command. How the detection state of each operation switch has changed, that is, from OFF to ON, from ON to OFF Or phased's, which is to be able to determine.

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can perform an effect or change the effect according to not only the timing when the operation of the operation switch is started but also the timing when the operation is released, and is not involved in the progress control of the game. Various effects can be performed according to the operation mode of the operation switch.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 91a can determine how the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command has changed in addition to the change in the detection state of the operation switch. However, the sub CPU 91a may be configured to be able to determine only that the operation switch has been operated, that is, changed from OFF to ON. With such a configuration, the operation switch that does not affect the game progress control. It is possible to reduce the control load on the sub CPU 91a associated with the operation.

  The detection state storage area stores the detection state of each operation switch, and the sub CPU 91a is set with any operation detection flag, and the change in the detection state of the operation switch corresponding to the operation detection flag is changed. When it is identified, it is possible to identify not only the operation switch whose detection state has changed but also the detection state of other operation switches by checking the detection state of other operation switches in the detection state storage area. .

  For this reason, it becomes possible to specify the state in which a plurality of operation switches are operated at the same time, and for example, it is possible to produce an effect by operating a plurality of operation switches simultaneously, such as the operation effect of pattern 1 or pattern 3 Thus, various effects can be performed depending on how the plurality of operation switches are operated.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a performs an effect by simultaneously operating the left stop switch and the middle stop switch, the left stop switch is detected and the right stop switch is not detected. If an operation of the middle stop switch is detected, the corresponding effect is performed. If both the left stop switch and the right stop switch are detected, and the operation of the middle stop switch is detected, the same as above. In this case, the operation of the left stop switch and the middle stop switch is detected at the same time. In this case, the corresponding effect is not performed.

  That is, when performing a specific operation effect in response to an operation of a specific operation switch, if an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch, the specific operation effect is not performed. ing.

  For this reason, a specific operation effect based on an operation of a specific operation switch is performed when the specific operation switch is operated simultaneously with another operation switch or when the other operation switch is operated. Since it is not executed and a specific operation effect is not executed by an erroneous operation, the specific operation effect can be executed only for a player who desires the specific operation effect.

  In addition, when an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch as described above, a part of the operation switches for executing each effect by not performing the specific operation effect. Even in the case of overlapping, it is possible to execute different effects. That is, one effect is executed by operating the left stop switch and the middle stop switch at the same time, and the other effect is executed by operating the middle stop switch and the right stop switch at the same time. When the middle stop switch is operated while the right stop switch and the right stop switch are operated at the same time, whether the left stop switch and the middle stop switch are operated simultaneously or whether the middle stop switch and the right stop switch are operated simultaneously. It becomes impossible to discriminate, and it becomes impossible to assign effects only to one of the simultaneous operations, but when an operation switch other than a specific operation switch is operated together with a specific operation switch Even if it is a case like the above by not performing a specific operation effect It can be assigned an effect for each of the simultaneous operation as it can be performed more diverse effect by way of the operation of a plurality of operation switches.

In this embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives points on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password to be described later is input at the start of the game, and adds the level every time 10 points are acquired. It has become. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. Specifically, it includes an effect table 1 used for levels 1 to 10, an effect table 2 used for levels 11 to 20, and an effect table 3 used for levels 21 and above. In addition to the effect patterns registered in 1, effect patterns not registered in the effect table 1 are defined, and in the effect table 3, in addition to the effect patterns registered in the effect tables 1 and 2, the effect table 1,2 and effect pattern is defined which is not registered in, by selecting the effect pattern by using the effect table corresponding to the current level of the effect table 1-3, when the level exceeds 10, When it exceeds 20, each production pattern will increase.

  Also, every time the level value exceeds a certain value, the items that can be selected as the effect setting are increased. Specifically, the frequency of the production (production setting 1), the main character (production setting 2), the costume of the character (production setting 3), the background design of the production (production setting 4), BGM (production) The setting 5) can be selected. In these production settings, until the level exceeds 10, it is possible to select from three types. When the level exceeds 10, the level can be selected from 5 types. Selectable from types.

  As an achievement condition to which points are given, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, a bonus production screen is displayed when a continuous performance showing the possibility of winning a special role is executed and the special role is won or missed. The number of points awarded according to the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the number of games since the game was started, and the achievement conditions are established. The number of points corresponding to is given.

  The continuous effect B shown in FIG. 8 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A, that is, an effect in which the ratio selected at the time of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A. It is an effect whose appearance rate is lower than that of the continuous effect A.

  And if the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and the continuous production B is executed and the special role is not won, the latter gives more points. Even if there is a high possibility that the special role has been won, more points are awarded when the special role is not won.

  Also, if the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and the continuous production A is executed and the special role is won, the latter gives more points. Even if the possibility of winning the special role is low, more points are awarded when the special role is won.

  Moreover, even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, points awarded for 0 to 499G, 500 to 699G, and 700G or more are different, and as the number of games increases, more points are awarded. Yes.

  Further, every time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of points given is reduced, and the number of points given is reduced. Specifically, when level 10 is exceeded, when level 20 is exceeded, points awarded respectively decrease, and depending on achievement conditions, points are not awarded. For this reason, every time the level exceeds a certain value, it becomes difficult to further increase the level.

  In this way, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, points are awarded by satisfying the achievement condition according to the result of playing the game, the level increases according to the number of points, the production pattern increases, The setting item of production increases, and the willingness of a player to play a game can be heightened effectively.

  Further, the value of the level can take over not only the value increased in one slot machine 1 but also the value increased in other slot machines 1. Further, not only the value of the level but also when the player changes the effect setting in another slot machine 1, the setting content can be taken over.

  Specifically, by selecting “password input” from the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A and inputting the password issued by the management server 1000, the level and effect setting according to the previous game history can be set. It becomes possible to take over and play games.

  Although the password will be described in detail later, the management server 1000 issues a password in response to the player's request and the level and production setting according to the player's individual game history managed by the management server 1000 described later. This is character data consisting of five characters that can be specified for each key data to be generated.

  The menu screen shows that when the left and right stop switches 8L, 8R among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated simultaneously in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set, That is, the detection state of the operation switch indicated by the operation detection command is that the detection state of either stop switch 8C or 8R is OFF, the detection state of stop switch 8L or 8R is ON, and the detection state of stop switch 8L is OFF. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the left menu item, and the stop switch 8R is operated. Move to the menu item on the right. Then, the menu item displayed in front is selected by operating the effect switch 56. When the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where “End” is displayed as a menu item or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or longer, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen in which “YES” and “NO” can be selected is displayed. On the end confirmation screen, the stop switches 8L and 8R and the production switch 56 are operated, and “YES” is selected from “YES” and “NO”. Thus, the screen returns to the basic screen (the normal screen before the transition to the menu screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when a time determined for each screen elapses without any operation.

  On the menu screen before password entry or before the game start by the simple start described later, as shown in FIG. 9A, menu items of “easy start”, “password entry”, “member registration”, “end” are displayed. When the password menu is selected by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the menu screen before the password input or before the game start by the simple start described later, FIG. 10B is selected. The password input screen shown in is displayed. In the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the characters move by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, and as shown in FIG. 11 (a), by operating the effect switch 56, The character displayed in front is selected.

  Each time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. Further, by operating the effect switch 56 in a state where “return one character” is displayed in front, the character in front can be selected again. Then, when a 6-character password is selected, it moves to the decision field, and as shown in FIG. 11B, the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where characters other than “return one character” are displayed in front. Thus, the password is determined.

  If the entered password is authenticated as a legitimate password, a password entry OK screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 11C. The password input OK screen is switched to the basic screen when the effect switch 56 is operated or a time determined for each screen elapses. If the password is not authenticated as a regular password, a password entry NG screen (not shown) is displayed. The password input NG screen is also switched to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56 or when a time determined for each screen elapses.

  When the password is authenticated as a legitimate password, the values of the personal history storage area (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement mission) assigned to the RAM 91c are initialized and analyzed from the password. In the level storage area where the level is assigned to the RAM 91c, the effect settings 1 to 4 analyzed from the password are set in the effect setting storage area assigned to the RAM 91c, and accordingly, the level and the effect setting corresponding to the previous game history are set. Will be taken over.

Next, the password analysis procedure will be described. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the ROM 91b stores 0 corresponding to the characters constituting the password (alphanumeric: 10 types, Roman: 26 types). and figures to 31 is stored is defined et password analysis table, first, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), referring to the password analysis table, replacing the numerical value to the appropriate input password. Next, the replaced numerical value is converted into a binary number, and values assigned to the lower third bit, the seventh bit, the eleventh bit, the eighteenth bit, the twenty-first bit, the twenty-eighth bit, and the twenty-eighth bit are extracted as key data, While storing in the key data storage area assigned to the RAM 91c, the effect setting and the level are analyzed from the 25-bit value excluding the key data.

Of the 25-bit value, the lower 4 bits are reserved and always contain a constant (0111 in this embodiment). From the lower 5 bits to low-order 9 bits indicate the level, directing bits more significant than the lower 10 bits are a value indicating the rendering setup 1-5, it has been respectively allocated One not a 3-bit, which is specified from these values The setting is set in the effect setting storage area, and the level is set in the level storage area.

  As described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM 91c, and the game history (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) after the password is entered and authenticated as a regular password is accumulated. It has become so. Furthermore, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the slot machine has been achieved, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. In addition, as described above, every time 10 points are acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased.

  When the player finishes the game, the player obtains a two-dimensional code that can specify the player's game history, current level, production setting, and achievement mission history, and specifies the content specified from the two-dimensional code. This can be reflected in the contents of a player database described later included in the management server 1000.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, on the menu screen after the password is entered or after the game is started by the simple start described later, as shown in FIG. 9A, “data clear”, “two-dimensional code creation”, “today's day” “Result” and “End” menu items are displayed. As shown in FIG. 12A on the menu screen after the password is entered or after the game is started by the simple start described later, “two-dimensional code” is displayed. By selecting the “Create” menu item, a two-dimensional code is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15C, the output two-dimensional code includes a URL indicating the location of the update page on the management server, key data stored in the key data storage area, and personal history storage area. Stored are the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the types of achievement missions, and the effect settings 1 to 5 stored in the effect setting storage area.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1001 and the URL of the management server 1000 specified from the two-dimensional code is accessed, so that the content specified from the two-dimensional code is the content of the player database provided in the management server 1000. To be reflected.

  Also, until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated, the input of a new password is prohibited. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the display is cleared, Key data stored in the key data storage area, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the type of mission accomplished, and the effect settings 1 to 5 stored in the effect setting storage area The contents of are cleared, and password entry is allowed again.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by entering a password when starting a game, it is possible to execute effects reflecting past game history such as levels and effect settings when the previous game was performed. This makes it possible to produce a continuous performance over a long period of time. Further, the password includes key data generated for the player, and the two-dimensional code output for specifying a new game history also includes the key data included in the password. Therefore, the management server 1000 that issues the password can determine whether or not the player has received the password from the key data, and the third party obtains the password of the other person and plays the game. Even if you acquire a 2D code or another person's 2D code, you will not be able to receive a new password to specify the game history specified from this 2D code. It is possible to take over a new game history by a new player, but it is impossible for a player other than the player who received the password to take over the game history. It made. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code.

  Further, since the key data included in the password is data that changes every time the password is issued by the management server 1000, the same password is not necessarily obtained even when the same game history is specified. It becomes difficult to guess the password.

  Further, since the key data included in the password is data generated every time the password is issued, the amount of data added to the password can be significantly reduced compared to the player ID that can identify each player. This makes it possible to enter passwords without bothering you.

  In this embodiment, in order to receive a password issuance from the management server 1000, it is necessary to access the management server 1000 in advance with a mobile terminal and register terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal by member registration or the like. There is. In this embodiment, the two-dimensional URL that specifies the location of the member registration page of the management server 1000 is specified by selecting “member registration” on the menu screen before password input shown in FIG. 9A. A code is generated and displayed, and the member registration page of the management server 1000 can be easily accessed by reading the two-dimensional code with a portable terminal.

  In the present embodiment, only in the first time, the same game as when a password is input can be performed without inputting the password issued from the management server 1000.

  Specifically, by selecting “easy start” from the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, the sub CPU 91a obtains a starting random number from random numbers updated within a certain range, and is assigned to the RAM 91c. The starting random number is stored in the starting random number storage area, and a two-dimensional code for the initial start is generated and displayed. In this two-dimensional code, as shown in FIG. 15A, a URL indicating the location of the temporary registration page on the management server and a random number at the start are stored, and this two-dimensional code is stored in the portable terminal 1001. The terminal identification information (SIM data) assigned to the accessed mobile terminal 1001 and the starting random number specified from the two-dimensional code are obtained by accessing the URL of the management server 1000 specified by the two-dimensional code. Are temporarily registered in association with each other.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, when “easy start” is selected, the values of the personal history storage areas (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement mission) assigned to the RAM 91c are initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, game histories (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) since “easy start” is selected are accumulated. Furthermore, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the slot machine is achieved as in the case where a password is input, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. In addition, as described above, every time 10 points are acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased.

  When the player finishes the game, the player obtains a two-dimensional code that can specify the player's game history, current level, production setting, and achievement mission history, and specifies the content specified from the two-dimensional code. This can be reflected in the contents of a player database described later included in the management server 1000.

  The two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended after selecting “Easy Start” and starting the game is different from the case where the password is started, as shown in FIG. 15B. The URL indicating the location of the main registration page on the server, the starting random number stored in the starting random number storage area, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the achievement mission The type and production settings 1 to 5 stored in the production setting storage area are stored.

  Whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal is provisionally registered by reading the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal 1001 and accessing the URL of the management server 1000 specified from the two-dimensional code. If the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal is provisionally registered, the starting random number corresponding to the provisionally registered terminal identification information and the two-dimensional code are specified. It is determined whether or not the starting random number matches, and on the condition that they match, the game history, current level, production setting, and achievement mission history specified from the two-dimensional code are associated with the terminal identification information. Registered and the player's data is now fully registered, and after that it is possible to receive a password based on these data .

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by inputting “easy start”, a starting random number is obtained, and a two-dimensional code that can identify the starting random number is displayed, and a password is input. Without playing the game, it is possible to play a game in the same manner as when a password is input. Then, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history from the input of “easy start” to the end and the starting random number acquired when the “easy start” is input is displayed. Then, the player accesses the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the start of the game, temporarily registers it, and accesses the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game. On the management server 1000 side, on the condition that the starting random number specified from the two-dimensional code transmitted at the end of the game matches the starting random number temporarily registered in the management server 1000, the two-dimensional code Thus, it is possible to newly register the game history specified from the above, that is, the game history of the player. For this reason, a player who uses the game history storage function for the first time does not need to access the management server 1000 in advance and register as a member before playing a game. The two-dimensional code displayed by inputting “easy start” By simply accessing the management server 1000, it becomes possible to start the same game as when the password is entered, and then only accessing the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the end operation of the game. It is possible to register and store the game history during that time in the management server 1000.

  In this embodiment, after the menu screen is displayed as described above, when no operation is performed, the screen is switched to the basic screen after a predetermined time.

  The time until switching to the basic screen is determined for each screen. As shown in FIG. 13, the main menu screen and the password input OK screen are 1 minute, the end confirmation screen, the password input screen, the password input NG screen, 3 minutes are set for the 2D code creation confirmation screen, 2D code creation screen, today's result screen, data clear screen, and member registration screen, and 30 seconds are set for the data clear completion screen.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main menu screen, that is, the screen in which a specific operation is not selected, the data clear screen, that is, the screen that is highly likely to end the game, is relatively short when no operation is performed. It is designed to switch to the basic screen.

  On the other hand, a password entry screen, that is, a screen that must be entered from the beginning if it is switched in the middle, or a two-dimensional code creation screen (screen on which the two-dimensional code is displayed), that is, a player side reads with a portable terminal For a screen that is troublesome if it is immediately switched, such as a necessary screen, the time until switching to the basic screen when no operation is performed is set longer than the above screen.

  For this reason, screens that are annoying if they are quickly switched, such as password input screens and 2D code creation screens, do not switch to the basic screen in a short time, while the main menu screen, data clear screen, etc. If the operation is not performed for a relatively short time, the screen is switched to the basic screen. If only the menu screen is displayed when the game is not being played, or after the game ends, the data remains cleared. Even if you do not switch to the basic screen, it will switch to the basic screen in a relatively short time, and if you do not have a player, you can identify the slot machine that is not playing games, so the slot machine can be operated It can prevent that it falls.

  When the sub-CPU 91a of the present embodiment inputs a password or inputs "Easy Start", an effect mode (normal effect mode) when a game is performed without entering a password or "Easy Start" To the specific effect mode of the effect mode different from the above.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is provided with specific effect areas 51a and 51b in a part thereof. In the normal effect mode, the display area shown in FIG. As shown, only regular patterns are displayed in the specific effect areas 51a and 51b.

  On the other hand, when the password is input or the “simple start” is input and the specific effect mode is controlled, as shown in FIG. 16B, the player is placed in the specific effect area 51a. Characters based on the set effect settings are displayed, and a meter that indicates the expected winning degree of the special role is displayed in the specific effect area 51b. The target displayed in the specific effect areas 51a and 51b in the specific effect mode is not limited to the above. For example, the mission achievement status, the level, and the number of points until the next level increase may be displayed.

  In addition, regardless of the normal effect mode or the specific effect mode, it is possible to delete the specific effect areas 51a and 51b by the player's operation as shown in FIG. The specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed, and when a game start operation (password input or “easy start” input) is performed, or a game end operation (data clear or two-dimensional code display). In the case where the special effect areas 51a and 51b have been deleted, the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed again.

  In the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, the display modes in the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are the same, and the same effect is performed. For example, regardless of the effect mode, an effect in which rain falls in the background as shown in FIG. 17B is performed, which indicates that a watermelon is won.

  On the other hand, in the specific effect mode, even if the display modes in the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are the same, by changing the display contents of the specific effect areas 51a and 51b, the winning expectation degree of the special role is different there. It is also possible to For example, FIGS. 17 (b), 18 (b), and 18 (c) are effects that rain in the background in the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b, but the character dialogue in the specific effect areas 51a and 51b. It is possible to change the expectation of winning the special role by changing the display contents.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, a wind effect is displayed in the background area, and the specific effect areas 51 a and 51 b themselves are moved in accordance with the display so that the specific effect area is generated in the background wind. 51a and 51b can be displayed as if they were skipped, and the reaction of the character inside can be changed accordingly.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a password is entered or "Easy Start" is entered, that is, when a function for storing a game history is used, a game is entered without entering a password or "Easy Start". Since it is controlled to the specific effect mode of the effect mode different from the effect mode (normal effect mode) when the game is performed, it is possible to encourage the use of such a function for accumulating the game history.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, even when the same effect mode is applied in the normal effect mode, in the specific effect mode, a plurality of types of effects with different winning expectations for special roles can be executed in the specific effect regions 51a and 51b. Therefore, it is possible to further promote the use of a function for accumulating a game history.

  In addition, the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are provided in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and in the specific effect mode, the display mode of the specific effect areas 51a and 51b is changed to an effect mode different from the normal effect mode. Since the production mode is controlled so that the production mode is different between the production mode and the normal production mode, the display modes of the areas other than the specific production areas 51a and 51b can be shared between the specific production mode and the normal production mode. The capacity of data and moving image data can be suppressed.

  Next, the management server 1000 which is an example of the management apparatus of the present invention will be described. The management server 1000 is configured by a general server computer including a CPU, a RAM, and the like, and the mobile terminal 1001 via the Internet. It can be accessed from, and management of game history, issuance of passwords, provision of privileges, etc. are performed. The management server 1000 of this embodiment can be accessed only from a terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and a terminal to which no terminal identification information is assigned or terminal identification information is assigned. However, access is denied to terminals that refuse to transmit terminal identification information.

  The management server 1000 includes a player database that manages a player's game history, a privilege database that stores privilege data given to the player, and a temporary registration database that manages temporary registration data of unregistered players. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), the player database corresponds to the terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal owned by the player, the current status (standby, in game), key Data (when status is in game), number of accesses (number of passwords issued), number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, level, achievement status by mission (1 mission completed, 0 mission unachieved) The setting contents of production settings 1 to 5 are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, the privilege database corresponds to the privilege ID that can identify the privilege, the storage location of the privilege data, the type of privilege data, the type of condition for granting the privilege, the condition of the corresponding type A value is stored. As the type of condition, a level, a mission achievement rate, the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the like can be set, and a condition value according to the type can be set.

  As shown in FIG. 20C, the temporary registration database includes the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal that transmitted the start registration request, the start random number specified from the start registration request, and the start registration. The registration date and time when the request is received is registered in association with each other.

  Next, the operation of the management server 1000 when performing membership registration by accessing the management server from the mobile terminal 1001 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when performing membership registration with the mobile terminal 1001, the mobile terminal 1001 first accesses the member registration page of the management server 1000. Then, member information such as a name is input on the member registration page, and a member registration request including the input member information and the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 1001 is transmitted to the management server 1000.

  When a membership registration request is made from the portable terminal 1001, the management server 1000 determines whether or not the terminal identification information of the portable terminal that has made the membership registration request matches the terminal identification information already registered in the player database. If there is matching terminal identification information, the member corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is determined by updating the already registered member information or assuming that only the terminal identification information has been registered by simple start. The information is updated to the member information specified from the member registration request, and the registration result is notified to the mobile terminal that has made the member registration request.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that made the member registration request does not match the terminal identification information already registered in the player database, the member registration is performed as a member registration request by an unregistered player. The terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that made the request and the member information specified from the member registration request are associated with each other and newly registered in the player database, and the registration result is notified to the mobile terminal that made the member registration request.

  Upon receiving the registration result, the portable terminal 1001 displays the registration result and notifies the player to that effect.

  Next, operations of the management server 1000 and the slot machine 1 when a player who plays a game for the first time inputs “easy start” and plays a game in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when “Easy Start” is selected in the slot machine 1, a starting random number is acquired, and the URL indicating the location of the provisional registration page and the starting random number can be specified. A two-dimensional code is generated and displayed.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the mobile terminal 1001 and makes a start registration request including the start random number analyzed from the two-dimensional code and the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 1001 to the management server 1000. Thus, the terminal identification information can be registered in the temporary registration database of the management server 1000.

  When a start registration request is made from the mobile terminal 1001, the management server 1000 determines whether or not the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the start registration request matches the terminal identification information already registered in the player database. If there is matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal is notified that the registration is impossible.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the registration request at the start does not match the terminal identification information already registered in the player database, the terminal identification information identified from the registration request at the start, The random number and the registration date and time (date and time when the registration request at the start is received) are associated with each other and registered in the temporary registration database, and a notification to that effect is sent to the mobile terminal.

  In the slot machine 1, when “Easy start” is input and a two-dimensional code is displayed, the starting random number is stored in the starting random number storage area and the game history is initialized to change from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode. Transition.

  Then, when the player finishes the game and selects “Create 2-dimensional code” from the menu screen, the starting random number stored in the starting random number storage area and the total number of games stored in the personal history storing area , The number of BBs, the number of RBs, the type of mission accomplished, and the production settings 1 to 5 stored in the production setting storage area, and 2 from these data and the URL indicating the location of the main registration page. The dimension code is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the personal history storage area is initialized, and the specific effect mode is shifted to the normal effect mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 1001, and sends an end-time registration request including the starting random number, the game history, and the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 1001 analyzed from the two-dimensional code to the management server 1000. Accordingly, the terminal identification information and the first game history can be registered in the player database of the management server 1000.

  When a termination registration request is made from the portable terminal 1001, the management server 1000 determines whether or not the terminal identification information of the portable terminal that has made the termination registration request matches the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database. If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal is notified that registration is impossible.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the registration request at the end matches the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database, it is registered in the temporary registration database corresponding to the matching terminal identification information. It is determined whether or not the start random number matches the start random number specified from the end registration request, and if both start random numbers do not match, the mobile terminal is informed that registration is impossible. To notify.

  If both start random numbers match, the terminal identification information of the portable terminal that has made the registration request at the end is newly registered in the player database, and the registration request at the end is associated with the terminal identification information. Is registered in the player database, and the completion of the main registration is notified to the portable terminal that made the registration request at the end.

  In addition, when both start random numbers match, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the registration request at the end is newly registered in the player database, and at the same time, the terminal identification information in the temporary registration database and the corresponding The starting random number and registration date / time are deleted.

  In addition, the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database, the corresponding starting random number, and the registration date and time will be maintained until the day after the registration date if the registration is not performed in response to the registration request at the end. Even if the main registration is not performed due to the registration request at the end, it is deleted.

  Next, operations of the management server 1000 and the slot machine 1 when issuing a password and playing a game in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when a new password issuance request is made from the portable terminal 1001, the management server 1000 identifies the terminal identification information registered in the player database as the terminal identification information of the portable terminal that issued the issuance request. It is determined whether or not the information matches the information, and if there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal is notified that it is not issued.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has issued the request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the terminal identification information is registered in the player database in association with the terminal identification information that has issued the request. It is determined whether the status being played is playing or waiting.

  If the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game, the issuance is notified and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is waiting, the level corresponding to the terminal identification information In addition to obtaining the production settings, it also generates key data and issues a password.

  The password is generated by a procedure reverse to the procedure shown in FIG. First, a 24-bit value is created based on the acquired presentation settings and levels, while a 6-bit random value is acquired, and the acquired value is used as key data. Then, between lower 2 bits and 3 bits, between lower 5 bits and 6 bits, between lower 8 bits and 9 bits, between lower 14 bits and 15 bits, between lower 16 bits and 17 bits, and lower 22 bits A bit value constituting the key data is inserted between 1 and 23 bits to create a 30-bit value. Next, the created 30-bit value is divided every 5 bits and replaced with a decimal number, and the replaced value is replaced with a character based on the password analysis table shown in FIG. To do.

  The management server 1000 issues a password as described above, transmits it to the portable terminal 1001 that has issued the request, and generates a password in association with the terminal identification information of the portable terminal that has issued the issue request in the player database. The key data acquired at the time of registration is registered, and the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during the game. Accordingly, an issue request from the portable terminal is prohibited, and thereafter, a new password is prohibited from being issued until the game ends and the status changes to standby.

  When the password is issued in response to the password issuance request, the issued password is displayed on the portable terminal, and the player inputs the displayed password to the slot machine 1. Then, in the slot machine 1 in which the password is input, the input password is analyzed as described above, and when the password is authenticated, the level and presentation settings specified from the password are set on the slot machine 1 side. Thus, it is possible to play a game by taking over the level and effect settings managed by the management server 1000. At this time, the key data specified from the password is stored in the key data storage area, and the normal effect mode is shifted to the specific effect mode.

  Then, when the player finishes the game and selects “Create two-dimensional code” from the menu screen, the key data stored in the key data storage area, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area, BB The number of times, the number of RBs, the type of mission accomplished, and the production settings 1 to 5 stored in the production setting storage area are acquired, and the two-dimensional code is obtained from these data and the URL indicating the location of the update page. It is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the personal history storage area is initialized, and the specific effect mode is shifted to the normal effect mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 1001 and makes an update request including the game history and key data analyzed from the two-dimensional code and the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 1001 to the management server 1000. Thus, the game history acquired by the two-dimensional code can be reflected in the player database of the management server 1000.

  When an update request is made from the mobile terminal 1001, the management server 1000 determines whether or not the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the update request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal is notified that it cannot be updated.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the update request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the key data identified from the update request is changed to the terminal identified from the update request. The key data registered in association with the identification information is checked to determine whether or not they match. If the key data specified from the update request matches the key data registered in the player database, the player is authenticated as a player who has issued a password, and the key data of both is identical. If not, the mobile terminal is notified that registration is impossible.

  Then, if the player who made the update request authenticates that it is the player who issued the password, the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is the total number of games specified from the update request, While updating the number of BB times, the number of RBs, the type of achievement mission, and the effect setting, the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during standby, and the update completion is notified to the mobile terminal 1001 that made the update request. Accordingly, a request for issuing a password from the mobile terminal 1001 is permitted, and a new password can be issued.

  If the user forgets to obtain the two-dimensional code at the end of the game, the status remains in the game and the user cannot receive a new password. 1000 is entered, terminal identification information and a preset secret key are input, and it is allowed to issue a new password without making an update request by matching the secret key registered in the management server 1000 It has become.

  Next, operation | movement of the management server 1000 at the time of providing a privilege is demonstrated based on FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when a privilege is obtained with the mobile terminal 1001, the privilege grant page of the management server 1000 is first accessed from the mobile terminal 1001. Then, a privilege request including the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 1001 is transmitted to the management server 1000 on the privilege grant page.

  When a privilege request is made from the mobile terminal, the management server 1000 determines whether or not the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the privilege request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database. If there is no terminal identification information to be notified, the mobile terminal is notified that the request is not possible.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the privilege request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the player database is informed based on the terminal identification information specified from the privilege request. Get the player's game history.

  Next, the privilege data satisfying the grant condition is extracted based on the condition type and condition value of the privilege database and the game history acquired from the player database, and the privilege list is created and the portable terminal 1001 that has made the privilege request is extracted. Deliver to

  When a desired privilege is selected from the privilege list on the mobile terminal 1001 that has acquired the privilege list, data indicating the selected privilege type is transmitted to the management server 1000, and in response to this, the management server 1000 corresponds to the privilege type. The privilege data is extracted from the storage location of the privilege data to be distributed, the extracted privilege data is distributed to the mobile terminal 1001 that made the privilege request, and the player who made the privilege request based on this acquires the privilege data.

  As described above, in the gaming system of the present embodiment, by issuing a password issuance request on the mobile terminal 1001, a password for specifying past gaming history is acquired, and a game is started on the slot machine 1. When the game is input, it is possible to execute an effect reflecting the past game history, that is, the level and the effect setting made at other slot machines and the like, and at the end of the game 2 The game history of the player managed by the management server 1000 can be updated to a new game history by acquiring the dimension code and making an update request, and a password for specifying the next new game history can be acquired. Therefore, it is possible to produce a continuous performance over a long period of time.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to analyze a password input by a player and specify a past game history, so that each gaming machine such as the slot machine 1 and other gaming machines, Without connecting to the management server 1000, it is also possible to perform effects reflecting past game histories that have been played on other gaming machines.

  Further, the password issued by the management server 1000 includes key data generated in response to the password issuance request, and the same key data is registered in association with the player ID in the management server 1000, and further, the slot The two-dimensional code that is output to finish the game on the machine 1 and specify a new game history also includes the key data included in the password, and the update request includes the key data specified from the two-dimensional code. If the key data registered in the management server 1000 and the key data included in the update request match, the player is authenticated as a player who has issued a password, The game history of the player is updated to a new game history, and a third party obtains the password of another person and plays the game to obtain a two-dimensional code. Even if another person's two-dimensional code is acquired, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in his / her own game history, and a new game by a player who has received a password is issued. While it is possible to take over the history, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who has issued the password to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code.

  Further, since the key data included in the password is data generated every time the password is issued, the amount of data added to the password can be significantly reduced compared to the player ID that can identify each player. It is possible to enter the password, and the value of the key data fluctuates unlike the player ID. Therefore, even if a game history having the same content is specified, the password is not necessarily the same. Therefore, it is difficult to specify the key data and tamper with the password.

  In the management server 1000, after the password is issued, the management server 1000 accepts an update request with key data that matches the key data attached to the password, and the player who issued the update request is the player who issued the password. Is not allowed to issue new passwords until it is authenticated, and in such a case, it is not possible to acquire a new password and play a game, so the password will be duplicated Therefore, it is possible to prevent game histories from being mixed.

  In addition, since the management server 1000 generates key data using a random number every time a password issuance request is received from the portable terminal 1001, the key data attached to the password has no regularity, and the key Since it becomes difficult to tamper with another person's password by specifying the data, it is possible to more reliably prevent the diversion or theft of the password and the two-dimensional code.

  Further, in this embodiment, by inputting “easy start” in the slot machine 1, a random number at the start is acquired, and a password is input only by displaying a two-dimensional code that can identify the random number at the start. It is possible to play a game in the same manner as when a password is entered. Then, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history from the input of “easy start” to the end and the starting random number acquired when the “easy start” is input is displayed. Then, the player makes a start registration request to the management server 1000 based on the two-dimensional code displayed at the start of the game, and registers the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal and the start random number in the temporary registration database. By making a registration request at the end to the management server 1000 based on the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, the management server 1000 side starts the random number at the start specified from the registration request at the end, and the management server 1000 On the condition that the starting random number registered in the temporary registration database matches the starting random number sent in the starting registration request, that is, The player's terminal identification information and game history are newly registered in the player database of the management server 1000, and a game is issued after the next password issuance. It is possible to take over the gravel. For this reason, a player who uses the game history storage function for the first time does not need to access the management server 1000 in advance and register as a member before playing a game. The two-dimensional code displayed by inputting “easy start” In this case, it is possible to start the same game as when the password is input by accessing the management server 1000 once, and then only access the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the end operation of the game. Thus, it is possible to register and store the game history during that time in the player database of the management server 1000.

  Further, the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database by the start registration request and the start random number coincide with the start random number included in the end registration request, and the game history specified from the start random number is registered. In this case, the starting random number generated for one player can be prevented from being misappropriated by other players, and the diversion by other players can be prevented. Since the management server 1000 only needs to determine whether or not terminal identification information and a starting random number matching the temporary registration database are registered, the load on the management server 1000 can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database, the corresponding start random number, and the registration date and time are maintained until the next day of the registration date even if the main registration is not performed in response to the end registration request. However, after that, even if the main registration is not performed due to the registration request at the end, temporary registration information that is unlikely to match will be deleted after the lapse of a predetermined period. Therefore, the storage capacity of the management server 1000 can be saved.

  In this embodiment, a time limit for erasing the temporary registration information is set two days after the registration date, that is, in units of date, but the temporary registration information is deleted when a certain time has passed since the registration. A configuration may be adopted, and even with such a configuration, the storage capacity of the management server 1000 does not need to be reduced as described above.

  Further, in this embodiment, only the mobile terminal to which the terminal identification information is given and the transmission of the terminal identification information is permitted allows the management server 1000 to access the mobile terminal. The player is specified based on the terminal identification information given to the user, and it is possible to effectively prevent unauthorized use of other people's information.

  As described above, the first embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

  For example, in the first embodiment, a slot machine is applied as a gaming machine, but information input means that can specify game history from the outside and output means that outputs information that can specify gaming history in the gaming machine are provided. It may be a gaming machine provided, and may be a pachinko gaming machine.

  In the first embodiment, a password is applied as information that can specify a game history to be input to the gaming machine, which is preferable because it is not necessary to provide a dedicated reading device for inputting information from the outside. The data may be encoded as a bar code or a two-dimensional code and read by a code reader, or data that can be input by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, or the like. Therefore, it is possible to easily input these data.

  In the first embodiment, the two-dimensional code is applied as information that can specify the game history output from the gaming machine, and it is preferable because the player can easily acquire the data simply by holding the two-dimensional code reader. , May be output as other code data that can be read by a code reader such as a barcode, or may be data that can be output by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, etc. You can apply a password just like the information you enter into a gaming machine,

  Further, in the first embodiment, only the key data specified from the password is added to the two-dimensional code output from the gaming machine, and the data amount of the two-dimensional code, and further from the portable terminal to the management server 1000 Although it is preferable because the amount of data when making an update request can be reduced, a configuration may be adopted in which the password itself is added to the two-dimensional code output from the gaming machine.

  In the first embodiment, after receiving the password issuance, the management server 1000 accepts an update request with key data that matches the key data attached to the password, and the player who issued the update request issued the password. Until it is authenticated as a player, the issue of a new password is not allowed, and if an update request is not made, the player ID and a preset password are entered and matched. In this way, it is allowed to issue a new password without making an update request, but it is possible to issue a new password without making an update request. In some cases, only when the key data attached to the last issued password matches the key data specified from the two-dimensional code, If the key data attached to the last issued password does not match the key data specified from the two-dimensional code, the game history is updated based on the update request. By adopting a configuration for rejecting, even when a plurality of passwords are issued without an update request, it is possible to specify only the game history when the last game was played.

  Further, in the gaming system of the first embodiment, a privilege is given according to the player's gaming history stored in the player database of the management server 1000, but at least from the password entered in the gaming machine As long as the configuration is such that the game history is specified and the production reflecting the specified game history is performed, it is not always necessary to provide a privilege according to the game history. Even if a code is acquired, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in its own game history, and it is possible to take over a new game history by a player who has been issued a password. On the other hand, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who received the password to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code. As a result, it is possible to prevent the value of the performance reflecting the game history from being significantly reduced, such as illegally manipulating the game history using another person's password or the like and reflecting the game history in the performance. .

  On the other hand, if the privilege is given according to the player's game history stored in the player database of the management server 1000, the game history may not necessarily be specified from the password. The structure which does not perform the production | generation reflecting the game history specified may be sufficient. Even with this configuration, the password is issued with key data attached, and the player inputs the password when starting the game, and includes the key data attached to the password when the game ends. The code information is output and the management server 1000 updates the game history on condition that the key data generated when the password is issued matches the key data specified from the code information. Thus, even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays a game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code is Cannot be reflected in the game history of the player, and it is possible to take over a new game history by a player who has been issued a password, while a player other than the player who has received the password is issued. It is impossible to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code. As a result, it becomes difficult to acquire privilege data using an illegally updated game history.

  In the first embodiment, when a game is performed by performing temporary registration by “easy start”, a starting random number extracted from a random number that fluctuates within a certain range as information that can identify the game is applied. Data that can identify the game on the management server 1000 side at the end of the game may be used. For example, data that regularly changes such as a number to be added each time “easy start” is input may be applied. .

  In the first embodiment, when a game is performed by performing temporary registration by “easy start”, a starting random number extracted from a random number that fluctuates within a certain range as information that can identify the game is applied. Data that can identify the game on the management server 1000 side at the end of the game may be used. For example, data that regularly changes such as a number to be added each time “easy start” is input may be applied. .

  In the first embodiment, only the portable terminal to which the terminal identification information is given and the transmission of the terminal identification information is permitted is allowed to be accessed by the management server 1000. If the player can be identified by information (Cookie) that can identify the terminal, or if the player can be identified by the player ID assigned on the management server 1000 side, the terminal to which the terminal identification information is assigned The access may be permitted from a terminal that is not permitted to transmit terminal identification information.

  In the first embodiment, information related to the player (game history, etc.) is managed in association with the terminal identification information. However, information related to the player is managed in association with the player ID that can identify the player. The structure to do may be sufficient.

  Next, a second embodiment of a slot machine, a management server, and a gaming system comprising these to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, the configuration different from the first embodiment will be mainly described here.

  In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, by inputting "Easy start", a two-dimensional code is displayed, and it becomes possible to play a game without entering a password, just as when entering a password. In contrast to the configuration in which a two-dimensional code is displayed at the end of the game, the slot machine of the present embodiment can store the game history without entering a password by simply entering “Easy Start”. It becomes possible to start a simple game. At this time, the two-dimensional code is not displayed and it is not necessary to access the management server 1000.

  Specifically, in the slot machine of this embodiment, when “Easy start” is selected, the values of the personal history storage areas (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement mission) assigned to the RAM 91c are initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, game histories (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) since “easy start” is selected are accumulated. Furthermore, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the slot machine is achieved as in the case where a password is input, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. However, in the case of an easy start, unlike the case of entering a password, no points are given, the level does not increase, and the production setting cannot be changed from the default setting.

  Then, when the player finishes the game, when a game end operation (select “Create 2D code” on the menu screen) is performed, an end-time random number is obtained from a random number updated within a certain range, The current date / time information is acquired, and a two-dimensional code for the end of the game is generated and displayed from the game history, “random number at end”, and date / time information after “easy start” is input.

  Then, the player acquires the displayed two-dimensional code on the mobile terminal and accesses the management server 1000, so that the player who has played the game for the first time has a game history specified from the two-dimensional code. In addition, the terminal identification information of the portable terminal possessed by the player can be registered in the player database, and when the player after the second time inputs “easy start” and plays a game, the two-dimensional code Can be reflected in the game history registered in the player database corresponding to the terminal identification information of the portable terminal possessed by the player.

  The two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended after selecting “Easy Start” and starting the game is different from the case where the password is started and the URL indicating the location of the update page on the management server. And an end random number obtained at the end of the game, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the type of mission accomplished.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1001 and the URL of the management server 1000 specified by the two-dimensional code is accessed, so that the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal is already registered in the player database. When the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal is already registered, the game history corresponding to the matching terminal identification information is updated. .

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal is not registered, data in which the combination of the end random number specified from the two-dimensional code and the date and time information matches is registered in the collation database described later. Terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal is newly registered on the condition that no matching data is registered, and is identified from the two-dimensional code in association with the terminal identification information. A game history and a history of achievement missions are newly registered, and thereafter, a password can be issued based on these data.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to play a game in the same manner as when a password is input without inputting a password simply by inputting “easy start”. At the end of the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history from the input of “Easy Start” to the end, the end random number acquired at the end, and the date / time information is displayed. Then, by accessing the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, the management server 1000 side has a combination of the end-time random number and date / time information specified from the two-dimensional code transmitted at the end of the game, The game history specified from the two-dimensional code, that is, the game history of the player is newly provided on condition that the combination of the random number at the end and date / time information combination registered in the management server 1000 does not match. It becomes possible to register. For this reason, a player who uses the game history storage function for the first time does not need to access the management server 1000 in advance and register as a member before playing a game. It becomes possible to use the storage function, and thereafter, it is possible to register and store the game history in the management server 1000 only by accessing the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the game end operation. Become.

  Further, in this embodiment, even a player who plays a game for the second time or later can start a game by simply inputting “easy start” without receiving a password. In this case as well as the first player, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional that can specify the game history from the input of “easy start” to the end, the end random number acquired at the end, and the date and time information The code is displayed. Then, by accessing the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, on the management server 1000 side, first, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that transmitted the game history is the player of the management server 1000. It is determined whether or not it is already registered in the database, and if it is already registered, the game history corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information is updated to the game history specified from the two-dimensional code. For this reason, even if the player is used for the second time or later, that is, a player whose terminal identification information is already registered in the player database, the game history storage function is used without receiving a password. After that, only by accessing the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the game ending operation, the game history during that time can be registered and stored in the management server 1000.

  In the first embodiment described above, the management server 1000 includes a temporary registration database, whereas the management server 1000 according to the present embodiment includes a verification database instead of the temporary registration database. The collation database stores end-time random numbers and date / time information in association with each other.

  Next, operations of the management server 1000 and the slot machine 1 when the player inputs “easy start” and plays a game in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when “simple start” is selected in the slot machine 1, the game history is initialized and the normal effect mode is shifted to the specific effect mode.

  Then, the player finishes the game, and selects “Create 2D code” from the menu screen to obtain the end random number and the current date and time, stores the obtained end random number and the current date and time information, and personal history storage The total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the types of missions that are stored in the area are acquired, and a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and the URL indicating the location of the update page. And the personal history storage area is initialized, and a transition is made from the specific effect mode to the normal effect mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 1001 and sends a registration request including the end random number, date / time information, game history, and terminal identification information of the portable terminal 1001 analyzed from the two-dimensional code to the management server 1000. The player who has played the game for the first time can register the terminal identification information and the game history in the player database of the management server 1000, and the second and subsequent players can perform “simple start”. When a game is played by inputting “”, the game history can be reflected in the player database.

  When a registration request is made from the portable terminal 1001, the management server 1000 determines whether or not a certain period (two days in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the date and time information generated from the registration request. If it is determined and a certain period has elapsed, the mobile terminal is notified that registration is impossible.

  If a certain period has not elapsed since the generation date and time of the two-dimensional code, it is determined whether or not the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that made the registration request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database. When the terminal identification information matches, the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated to the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs specified from the registration request, and the type of mission accomplished. Notify mobile device of completion of update.

  In addition, for terminal identification information that has already been registered, the number of registration requests, that is, the number of times of playing a game without receiving a password is counted. If it is 5 times or more, a password recommendation guide for recommending that a game is issued upon receipt of a password is notified to the portable terminal.

  In the recommended password guidance, by playing a game after receiving a password, it is possible to take over the level and production settings, etc., and by raising the level, a production that will not be performed unless a password is issued is executed. Therefore, the content prompting the user to receive a password is provided.

  In addition, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the registration request does not match the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the end random number and date / time information registered in the matching database It is determined whether or not the combination matches the combination of the end random number and date information specified from the registration request. If the combination of the end random number and date information matches, the portable terminal indicates that registration is impossible. To notify.

  Further, when the combination of the random number at the end and the date / time information does not match, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the registration request is newly registered in the player database, and the process ends in association with the terminal identification information. The game history specified from the time registration request is registered in the player database, and the completion of the main registration is notified to the portable terminal which has made the registration request at the end.

  In addition, when the combination of the random number at the time of termination and the date / time information does not match, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the registration request is newly registered in the player database, and at the same time, the registration request is registered in the matching database. The end-time random number and date / time information specified from the above are registered in association with each other.

  The end-time random number and date / time information registered in the verification database is maintained for two days after the registration, and the registration request is rejected from the generation date / time.

  As described above, in the gaming system of the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a game just by inputting a “simple start” in the slot machine 1 and entering a password without entering a password. Become. At the end of the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history from the input of “Easy Start” to the end, the end random number acquired at the end, and the date / time information is displayed. Then, the player makes a registration request to the management server 1000 based on the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, so that the management server 1000 side stores the end-time random number and date / time information specified from the registration request. The game history specified from the registration request, that is, the terminal identification of the player, on condition that the combination does not match the combination of the random number at the end and date and time information registered in the verification database of the management server 1000 Information and game history can be newly registered in the player database of the management server 1000, and the game history can be taken over upon receipt of a password from the next time. For this reason, a player who uses the game history storage function for the first time does not need to access the management server 1000 in advance and register as a member before playing a game. The storage function can be used, and after that, the game history is registered and stored in the player database of the management server 1000 only by accessing the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the game end operation. It becomes possible.

  Further, in this embodiment, even a player who plays a game for the second time or later can start a game by simply inputting “easy start” without receiving a password. In this case as well as the first player, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional that can specify the game history from the input of “easy start” to the end, the end random number acquired at the end, and the date and time information The code is displayed. By making a registration request to the management server 1000 based on the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, on the management server 1000 side, first, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that transmitted the game history is the management server 1000. Whether the game history corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information is updated to the game history specified from the registration request; Become. For this reason, even if the player is used for the second time or later, that is, a player whose terminal identification information is already registered in the player database, the game history storage function is used without receiving a password. After that, only by accessing the management server 1000 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the game ending operation, the game history during that time can be registered and stored in the management server 1000.

  In addition, when the combination of the end random number and date / time information does not match and a new game history is registered, the combination of the end random number and date / time information included in the registration request is registered in the database for verification. The management server 1000 can prevent the combination of the end random number and date / time information generated for one player from being diverted by other players and also from being diverted by other players. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not the combination of the random number at the end and the date / time information is registered, the load on the management server 1000 can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the end-time random number and date / time information registered in the verification database is maintained for a certain period of time after being registered, but is erased thereafter. Then, from the date and time information specified from the registration request, it is determined whether or not a certain period has elapsed since the generation date and time of the two-dimensional code and the random number at the end and date and time information are maintained in the verification database. Since the registration request is accepted on the condition that there is not, it is not necessary to hold the game specific information for a certain period of time or longer, and it is not necessary to press the storage capacity of the management device.

  In this embodiment, the time limit for erasing the random number and date / time information at the end of the verification database is set in units of date, but the verification database ends when a certain time has passed since the registration. The time random number and date / time information may be deleted, and even with such a configuration, the storage capacity of the management server 1000 does not need to be reduced as described above.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, when a game is ended after a game is played with “Easy Start”, the combination of the end-time random number and date / time information extracted from random numbers that fluctuate within a certain range as information that can identify the game However, any data can be used as long as the management server 1000 can identify the game at the end of the game. For example, either the random number at the end or the date / time information may be used, or “easy start” is input. Data that changes regularly, such as a number to be added, may be applied. Moreover, you may apply combining these data.

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Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Issuance information input means for inputting issuance information issued by a management device that manages a game history that is a result of a player playing a game;
A game history based on a result of a player playing a game on the gaming machine in a period from when the first start operation requiring input of the issue information to the issue information input means is performed until the end operation is performed ; First game history information generating means for generating first game history information capable of specifying the first data specified from the issued information ;
First game history information output means for outputting the first game history information generated by the first game history information generation means;
A game history based on a result of a player playing a game on the gaming machine in a period from a second start operation that does not require input of the issue information to the issue information input means to an end operation ; A second game history information generating means for generating second game history information capable of specifying the second data for distinguishing the game history from other game histories ;
Second game history information output means for outputting the second game history information generated by the second game history information generation means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: When the first start operation is performed, a specific effect according to the game history specified from the issue information can be executed, and when the second start operation is performed, the specific effect is executed. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising an effect execution unit that does not .

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