JP6895708B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a slot machine capable of outputting information on a player's game result, and a management device such as a server that updates and manages game history information for each player based on the output information. A gaming system consisting of, is known.

In the conventional game system, the player operates the game machine at the start and end of the game, and includes the game result information regarding the game result of the player and the URL indicating the location of the WEB site of the management device. The information is output as a two-dimensional code. By imaging the two-dimensional code with a mobile terminal, the player performs wireless communication via the wide area network based on the above URL, accesses the management device, and obtains the game result information of the player. Send. The management device holds game information related to the game history of each player, and updates the content of the game information of the player based on the received game result information (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2009-195327

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the two-dimensional code only includes game result information as information about the game machine. Therefore, even if the two-dimensional code is read by the mobile terminal, only the game result information can be transmitted to the management device.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of outputting information so that not only gaming result information but also other information can be transmitted to the management device.

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
The first information, which is updated based on the establishment of the first condition and is for the manager of the management device and can specify the game trend in the gaming machine, and the second condition, which is different from the first information, A storage means for storing information for a player that is updated based on the establishment and includes a game history, and is a second information that can identify the player's game history during the game history update period.
An output means for outputting the second information stored in the storage means when a predetermined operation for ending the game history update period is detected, and an output means.
When the game history update period ends, the initialization means for initializing the second information stored in the storage means is provided.
The output means includes the second information in a two-dimensional code that can be acquired by a mobile terminal owned by the player and outputs the second information, and also outputs the first information in the two-dimensional code.
Wherein the first information and the second information, based on said two-dimensional code is acquired by the portable terminal is information transmitted to the management device by said mobile terminal,
The game history specified from the second information can be displayed on the mobile terminal.
The first information is retained in the storage means even after being included in the two-dimensional code and output.
The game history specified from the second information is specified from the second information stored in the storage means when the output means outputs .
The second information includes information for enabling the transition of the addition of the game value to be displayed on the mobile terminal .
Further, the configuration may be as follows.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
The first information (push information) for the administrator of the management device (for example, the management server 1200) and the second condition (for example), which are updated based on the establishment of the first condition (for example, one game digestion), are satisfied. For example, the second information for the player including the game history (for example, the normal game history information shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D), which is updated based on (1 game digestion), is stored. Storage means (RAM91b) and
The first information can be acquired by a mobile terminal (for example, the mobile terminal 1100) in order to transmit the first information and the second information to the management device. It is provided with an output means (sub-control unit 91) that outputs information and specific information that can identify the second information (for example, a third two-dimensional code C shown in FIG. 20C).
The information specified as the second information from the identification information is the second information stored by the storage means when the output means outputs (as shown in FIG. 25 (D)). By including the normal game history information of the day in the third two-dimensional code C, the latest normal game history information can be output as the third two-dimensional code C).

According to such a configuration, not only the second information including the game history but also the first information for the manager of the management device can be output by the output means, so that the second information is acquired by the mobile terminal. The first information can be acquired by the mobile terminal and the first information can be transmitted to the management device by utilizing the above-mentioned act. Further, since the second information stored in the storage means is output at the output timing of the output means, the second information including the latest game history can be acquired by the mobile terminal.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The second information is information that is updated based on the establishment of the second condition regardless of the player's intention (for example, as shown in FIG. 24, when the power is restored at 9 o'clock, the player The information update process for updating the normal game history information of the day is started regardless of the intention of the player).

According to such a configuration, since the second information is updated regardless of the player's intention, the second information can be updated without imposing the operation burden on the player.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The storage means has a second predetermined area (for example, FIGS. 25 (B-2), (C-2)) for storing the second information updated based on the establishment of the second condition in a specific period (for example, the current day). ) And the period before the specific period (for example, the past 7 days indicated by * in FIG. 10D), which was updated based on the establishment of the second condition. The second specific area for storing the second information (for example, the normal game history information area up to the previous day shown in FIGS. 25 (B-2) and (C-2)) is included.

According to such a configuration, the amount of the second information to be stored can be increased, and the second information updated in the specific period and the second information updated in the period before the specific period are separated. Can be memorized.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above
When the specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 24, when the power is restored by a clerk after the date is changed), the second information stored in the second predetermined area is the second specific. The second information stored in the second predetermined area is erased while being stored in the area (for example, the power recovery processing as shown in FIG. 25 (B-2) or (C-2) is executed. Will be).

According to such a configuration, the second information stored in the second predetermined area can be protected. Further, since the second predetermined area can be emptied, the accuracy of updating the second information can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above
The information specified as the second information from the specific information includes the second information stored in the second predetermined area and the second information stored in the second specific area (for example,). As shown in FIG. 25 (D), a third two-dimensional code C including the normal game history information up to the previous day and the normal game history information of the current day is generated).

According to such a configuration, the second information to be output can be diversified.
(6) In any of the above (1) to (5) gaming machines
The first information is information that is updated based on the establishment of the first condition regardless of the player's intention (for example, as shown in FIG. 24, when the power is restored at 9 o'clock, the player Regardless of the intention of, the information update process for updating the information on the day is started).

According to such a configuration, since the first information is updated regardless of the player's intention, the first information can be updated without imposing an operation burden on the player.

(7) In any of the above (1) to (6) gaming machines
The storage means has a first predetermined area (for example, FIGS. 25 (B-1), (C-1)) for storing first information updated based on the establishment of the first condition in a specific period (for example, the current day). ) And the period before the specific period (for example, the past 30 days indicated by * in FIG. 10 (f)), which was updated based on the establishment of the first condition. 1 Includes a first specific area for storing information (for example, a push information area up to the previous day shown in FIGS. 25 (B-1) and (C-1)).

According to such a configuration, the amount of the first information to be stored can be increased, and the first information updated in the specific period and the first information updated in the period before the specific period are separated. Can be memorized.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above
When the specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 24, when the power is restored by a clerk after the date is changed), the first information stored in the first predetermined area is the first specific. While being stored in the area, the first information stored in the first predetermined area is erased (for example, the power recovery processing as shown in FIG. 25 (B-1) or (C-1) is executed. Will be).

According to such a configuration, the first information stored in the first predetermined area can be protected. Further, since the first predetermined area can be emptied, the accuracy of updating the first information can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine of (7) or (8) above,
The information specified as the first information from the specific information includes the first information stored in the first predetermined area and the first information stored in the first specific area (for example,). As shown in FIG. 25 (D), a third two-dimensional code C including the eye-pressing information up to the previous day and the eye-pressing information of the current day is generated).

According to such a configuration, the first information to be output can be diversified.
(10) In any of the above (1) to (9) gaming machines
The second information includes information (slump graph) that can identify the transition of the addition of the game value.

According to such a configuration, for example, a player who owns a mobile terminal can visually recognize the transition of the game value.

(11) The second information (FIG. 18) stored in the storage means when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, when the power is restored by a clerk or the like after the date is changed, as shown in FIG. 24). As shown in S146 of the above, while deleting the pressing information 30 days ago, the normal game history information 7 days ago, and the specific game history information), the storage means stored in the storage means when the specific condition is satisfied. Further provided is an erasing means (sub-control unit 91) that does not erase the first information (pressing information for the past 6 days and occurrence information).

According to such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied, the second information is deleted, but the first information is not deleted. Therefore, the first information is appropriately transferred to the management device without losing the first information. Can be sent.

Further, the first information for the manager of the management device is, for example, at least one of information on an abnormality that has occurred in the gaming machine and information that can identify the gaming trend of the player. The information that can identify the game trend of a player is information that can be collected and used by the manager of the management device for future manufacturing policies and marketing activities of the game machine.

Further, the management device performs a storage process for storing the first information and the second information by transmitting the first information and the second information from the mobile terminal, and the first information and the second information. At least one of the display processes for displaying information is executed. As a result, the manager of the management device can grasp the first information and the second information.

It is a figure for demonstrating the whole structure of a game system. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structure of a mobile terminal. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the configuration of management server. It is a figure for demonstrating the front view of the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electrical structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the target combination of the internal lottery according to a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the database of RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating the database of a storage part. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a menu screen. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the password input operation. It is a figure (the 2) for demonstrating the password input operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the output of a two-dimensional code. It is a flowchart of the password issuance process executed by the management server. It is a flowchart of the 2D code-related processing of a slot machine. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of power recovery. It is a flowchart of the 2D code-related processing of a mobile terminal and a management server. It is a figure for demonstrating the information contained in a two-dimensional code. It is a flowchart of the update process executed by the management server. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a screen displayed on the display part of a mobile terminal. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an image based on fraud possibility information displayed on the display part of a mobile terminal. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing at which power recovery and power failure are executed. It is a figure for demonstrating the detail of the hidden power recovery processing and the display power recovery processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the details of the hidden power recovery processing and the display power recovery processing.

[Game system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of the game system 1001 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 to which the game machine according to the present embodiment is applied, and a management server 1200 to which the management device according to the present embodiment is applied.

The slot machine 1 is installed in a playground (hall), and the management server 1200 is connected to the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 is held by the manufacturer of the slot machine 1 (provider of the slot machine 1). Data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 is performed via a mobile terminal 1100 having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network 900.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal 1100 of the present embodiment. The mobile terminal 1100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

The storage unit 120 is composed of a non-volatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a flash memory, and a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as an application program for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

The operation unit 130 is composed of dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Alternatively, the operation unit 130 may be configured to include a touch panel. The operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the administrator and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110.

The display unit 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display, hereinafter referred to as "LCD"). The display unit 140 may be composed of a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 140 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 110.

The wireless communication unit 150 sends a signal received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110, and outputs a signal transmitted from the control unit 110 to the other mobile terminal or server from the antenna 151.

The camera unit 160 captures an image to be photographed according to the operation of the player, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the captured image to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 captures a two-dimensional code.

The control unit 110 is composed of a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 processes data from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, the camera unit 160, and the like according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

In addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function provided in a general mobile phone.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management server 1200. The management server 1200 has a function as a general Web server. The management server 1200 has a configuration equipped with hardware equivalent to that of a general server computer, and can perform data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 via the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 registers and updates specific game history information and the like corresponding to the player in response to the content of the access request from the mobile terminal 1100. In the present embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from the mobile terminal to which the terminal identification information (SIM data) is attached, and the mobile terminal or the terminal identification information to which the terminal identification information is not attached. Is granted, but access from the mobile terminal that refused to send the terminal identification information is denied. Further, the management server 1200 manages the URL of each update request (see FIG. 22 (E)) received when updating the game information as registered information, and the registered URL database (registered URL DB) and the game information. It is provided with a fraudulent URL database (illegal URL DB) that manages the URL of each update request received when the URL is not updated as fraudulent information. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the management server 1200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 250.

The storage unit 220 is composed of an external storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, a flash memory, or a hard disk drive. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

The operation unit 230 is composed of an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from an administrator or the like of the management server 1200 (hereinafter, referred to as “administrator”), and sends a signal related to the accepted operation to the control unit 210.

The display unit 240 is composed of, for example, an LCD. The display unit 240 may be composed of other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode RayTube) display and an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.

The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100, another server, or the like via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and supplies the data supplied from the control unit 210 to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. Send to 1100 or another server.

The control unit 210 is composed of, for example, an MPU. The control unit 210 processes data from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, the communication unit 250, and the like according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 220. , The operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250.

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
Subsequently, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. First, the structure and functional configuration example of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slot machine 1 is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. ..

As shown in FIG. 5, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference (hereinafter, left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R). Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 4, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen from the see-through window 3.

As shown in FIG. 6, on the outer periphery of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, "black 7", "net 7 (shaded 7)", "white 7", "BAR", and " A plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "replay", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", and "orange" are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 for each reel 2. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the perspective window 3, respectively.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIGS. 5 and 7) provided corresponding to each. As a result, the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed and displayed on the perspective window 3. Further, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

Inside each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position and a reel LED 55 for irradiating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R from the back surface are provided. ing. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and is configured so that each symbol can be irradiated independently.

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

For the front door 1b, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals (game value) can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (number of medals stored as game value owned by the player) are used. , MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum number of medals (in this embodiment, 3 medals in any gaming state) among the specified number of medals determined according to the gaming state within that range. , Settlement switch 10, which is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet number are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. The start switch 7 operated at the time, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the effect switch 56 (CHANGE button) for use in the effect are games. Each is provided so that it can be operated by a person.

Further, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 for displaying 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 are displayed. Game auxiliary display 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and that the number of bets is set to 3. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, start effective LED18 that notifies that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, weight (previous time) Waiting LED19 to notify by lighting that the reel is waiting for the start of rotation because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the game, and replay that notifies by lighting that the replay game to be described later is in progress. A game display unit 13 provided with the middle LED 20 is provided.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 7) is provided to notify by lighting that the betting number setting operation by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 7) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. Has been done.

Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 that detects an error described later and a reset operation for canceling the stopped state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing the set value described later or checking the set value. Enable / disable of the set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the stop function that controls the stop state (the state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at the end of the BB described later. Enable / disable of the stop switch 36a for selection and the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later. The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the above, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are connected to the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 5) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. A medal selector (not shown) having a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either one, a medal selector 31 having a medal sensor 31 that detects medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a front surface. A door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the open state of the door 1b is provided.

Inside the housing 1a, the reel sensors 33L and 33C that can detect the reel reference positions of the above-mentioned left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R, reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R, each reel 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively. , 33R (see FIG. 7), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout outlet 9, a hopper unit 34 including a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a composed of a pair of conductive members separated to the left and right provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected is provided, and the conductive member is the overflow tank 35. It is possible to detect that the amount of medals stored inside exceeds a predetermined amount when conducting by contacting through the medals stored inside, that is, the overflow tank is full. It has become.

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

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, the player first inserts medals from the medal insertion unit 4 or sets the number of bets using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 4) 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, the specified number of bets is set to 3 regardless of the gaming state, and when the specified number of bets is set, the winning lines L1 to L5 become effective. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning lines L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and the symbols arranged in the upper stages of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are straddled. The winning line L2 set in the above, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the upper row of the left reel 2L, the middle row of the middle reel 2C, the lower row of the right reel 2R, that is , The winning line L4 set across the symbols lined up to the right, the lower row of the left reel 2L, the middle row of the middle reel 2C, the upper row of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning set across the symbols lined up to the right Five types of line L5 are defined as winning lines.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3.

Then, when all reels (right reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped, one game ends, and a combination of predetermined symbols on the valid winning line (valid winning line). When (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the prize. It will be added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, the medals are paid out directly from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 4). If there are combinations of symbols with medals paid out on multiple valid winning lines, the total number of payouts specified for each combination of symbols aligned on the valid winning lines is totaled. The medal will be given to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be paid out in one game, and if the total number of medals to be paid out exceeds the upper limit, the maximum number of medals will be given. It will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the valid winning line as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols. ..

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 7, 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 control board 40 controls the game state, the effect control board 90 controls the effect according to the game state, and the power supply board 101 generates a drive power source for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1, and each electric component is generated. Is supplied to.

An AC100V power supply is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, so that the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the above. Further, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. By connecting all the connectors that connect these cables to each board, each part on the effect control board 90 side can be operated, and the command from the main control unit 41 can be received. Therefore, unless the command transmission line for transmitting commands from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90 side, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is nothing to do.

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

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

The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power failure detection. It includes a circuit 48, a reset circuit 49, and an RTC (real-time clock) 50.

The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d, and controls the game. The random number generation circuit 42 is composed of a counter that counts up and updates the value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42, and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. In the random number generation circuit 42, a range of numerical values to be counted is defined for each type of random number set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number according to the instruction of the main CPU 41a.

The configuration for acquiring random numbers is not limited to the above configuration and is arbitrary. For example, the main CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned random value range is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

The switch detection circuit 44 detects the detection signal input from the switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. The motor drive circuit 45 controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 controls the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power failure detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when it detects a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41. The reset circuit 49 sends a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the main CPU 41a is not input.

The RTC50 is a device that measures time to indicate the current "year (year)", "month", "day", "day of the week", "hour", "minute", and "second". For example, it is realized as a serial interface type real-time clock module with a built-in crystal oscillator, but the present invention is not limited to this. Normally, the RTC 50 is operated by the power supply when the slot machine 1 is supplied with power, and is operated by the backup power supply supplied even in the event of a power failure when the power supply is turned off. Therefore, the RTC 50 can time the current date and time even when the slot machine is turned off. The RTC 50 may be operated by the backup power supply even when the power is supplied to the slot machine.

The main CPU 41a is provided with 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 41c, performs processing related to the progress of the game, and performs the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is directly or indirectly controlled. The RAM 41b is used as a work area or the like when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The ROM 41c stores fixed data such as a program executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The I / O 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via the signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

Further, the backup power supply is supplied to the main control unit 41 even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41b is held while the backup power supply is supplied.

As a basic process, 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 changes, and gradually loops the process according to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of migrating to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and when an interrupt occurs, it can interrupt the basic process and execute the interrupt process, and 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). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the basic process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, the process of repeating the timer interrupt process (main) between this time and the next time according to the control state always completes at least one cycle.

The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O 41d. The command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

An effect switch 56 (in this embodiment, it is described as a “CHANGE button” on its outer surface) is connected to the effect control board 90 so that the detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. It has become.

Further, the effect control board 90 is connected to an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4), an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, 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, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, 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 used. The output of the effect device is controlled by both units.

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

The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, an RTC 97, and a power failure detection circuit 98. , Equipped with.

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d, and controls the effect. The display control circuit 92 controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The LED drive circuit 93 controls the drive of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The audio output circuit 94 controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. The reset circuit 95 sends a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. The switch detection circuit 96 detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90. The RTC 97 is a device having the same function as the RTC 50. The power failure detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when it detects a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a.

The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. .. The sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibit function) like the main CPU 41a. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command in the command transmission line, and the sub CPU 91a is a strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input of, the command from the main control unit 41 is acquired, and the command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer is executed. Further, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, at regular intervals, and executes a timer interrupt process (sub) described later. Further, 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 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98 in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute interrupt 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.

Further, the backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91b is held while the backup power supply 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 the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. The set value may be set in 3 steps such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or 7 steps 1 to 7, and is not limited to 6 steps.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned on (when the power switch 39 is turned on), if no information is stored in the RAM 41b, the main control unit 41 determines that the RAM abnormality error state is in effect. , Notify RAM error error. By the way, after the slot machine 1 is manufactured in a manufacturing factory, it is transported to a game store, and the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1 is turned on by a clerk or the like (hereinafter, referred to as "first power-on"). Since the player has not played the game until the first power is turned on, no information is stored in the RAM 41b. Therefore, when the power is turned on for the first time, the main control unit 41 notifies the RAM abnormality error. In order to cancel this RAM abnormality error, it is necessary to shift to the setting change state by turning on the setting key switch 37.

In the setting change state, the setting value read from the RAM 41b 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. is there. In addition, the initial value of the set value is set from the time when the set value is manufactured at the manufacturing factory (or from the time of shipment from the factory) until the set value is first changed. Therefore, when the slot machine 1 is brought in and the setting is changed for the first time, the initial value of the set value (for example, "1") is displayed on the set value display 24. After that, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting returns to the setting 1). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41, and the game can proceed (hereinafter, referred to as "game possible state"). Will be migrated. Further, even when the game is in the playable state, the setting can be changed by turning on the setting key switch 37 and then turning on the power of the slot machine 1.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41b, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to a state in which the progress of the game is possible.

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, the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is executed. In the power interruption processing (main), the main CPU 41a saves the stored value of the register in the stack of the RAM 41b described later, and the destruction diagnosis data (5AH in this embodiment) in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 41b. That is, specific data other than 0 is stored, and RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b becomes 0, and the data is stored in the RAM 41b. Here, the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (in the present embodiment, all areas) of the RAM 41b. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41b is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41b is 1. For example, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

Then, the main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41b at the time of its startup, confirms the value of the data for the destruction diagnosis, and the RAM parity is 0 and the destruction diagnosis. The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41b, provided that the value of the data is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (when it is 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis data is incorrect, the main CPU 41a determines that the RAM is abnormal, sets the RAM error error code in the register, and sets the RAM error error. It is designed to transition to a state and disable the progress of the game. Unlike other error states, the RAM error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new setting value is set in the above-mentioned setting change state. It will not be released until it is released. As described above, when the power is turned on for the first time, it is determined that the RAM is in an abnormal error state. In order to shift from this RAM abnormality error state to the game-enabled state, it is necessary to cancel the RAM abnormality error. The operation for canceling the RAM abnormality error is, for example, an operation of shifting to the setting change state and setting a new setting value. The period from the first power-on to the setting change state and the setting value is set is referred to as the initial setting period below. After the initial setting period ends, the game shifts to the playable state.

Further, the operation for canceling the RAM abnormality error may be another operation. The other operation is, for example, an operation of turning on the power switch 39 while operating (holding down) the reset / setting switch 38.

Further, when the sub CPU 91a also detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes the power interruption interrupt processing (sub). In the power interruption processing (sub), the sub CPU 91a saves the stored value of the register in the stack of the RAM 91b described later, stores the destruction diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 91b, and all of the RAM 91b. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area of is 0, and the processing is performed to store the RAM parity in the RAM 91b.

Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 91b at the time of its start, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91b on condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is returned to the state before the power failure. However, when the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1), the sub CPU 91a determines that the RAM is abnormal and initializes the RAM 91b. In this case, unlike the case of the main CPU 41a, only the RAM 91b is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

Next, the initialization of the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41b 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-preserved 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 BB, such as display data of various indicators and LEDs, input / output data of I / O 41d, and a timekeeping counter of game time, is stored. The general work is a work in which 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, are stored. The special work is a work in which data that is 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, is stored. The set value work is a work in which the set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the start of the setting (before the transition to the setting change mode). It is corrected, and the newly set setting value is stored at the end of the setting (at the end of the setting change mode). 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 in the stopped state. The Rukoto. The non-preserved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and the value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41b is destroyed at the time of startup. The unused area is an unused area of the storage area of the RAM 41b, and will be initialized if any one of the 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 thereof satisfies any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later as in the unused area. However, the stack area in use will not be initialized because the program continues.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a is started when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error error occurs, and when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. At the end of BB, when the data in RAM 41b is not destroyed at the time of starting with both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 OFF, the initialization condition consisting of 6 is satisfied at the end of one game. At that time, five types of initialization with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

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

In the present embodiment, initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed before the transition to the setting change mode, but 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 fixed set value will be lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

In the slot machine 1 of 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 is possible to start the game on the condition of. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) and a normal game state as the game state in the gameable state, and the number of bets is specified regardless of the game state. 3 is set as the number, and the game can be started when 3 is set as the bet number regardless of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, all of the winning lines L1 to L5 are activated when the specified number of bets according to the gaming state is set. After the initial setting period ends, it is controlled to the normal gaming state.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a symbol called a combination on an effective winning line (hereinafter, simply referred to as a winning line) when all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped. If all the combinations are complete, you will win a prize. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but they can be broadly divided into small winning roles that involve payout of medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are game roles and special roles that accompany the transition of the game state. In the following, the small role and the replaying role will be collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41b.

Of the winning flags for each of these winning combinations, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flags for the special winning combination are , It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special combination is won, even if the combination of combinations allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It will be.

As shown in FIG. 8, the roles in the slot machine 1 include regular bonuses (hereinafter referred to as RB) and big bonuses (1) and (2) (hereinafter referred to as BB (1) and (2)) as special roles. ) Is stipulated. In addition, watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replay role.

Cherry wins the left reel 2L in any gaming state when the combination of "cherry-ANY-bell" or "cherry-ANY-replay" is aligned on any of the winning lines, that is, on the left reel 2L. When the "cherry" symbol is derived to any of the lines and the "bell" or "replay" symbol is derived to the winning line where "cherry" is stopped on the left reel 2L of the right reel 2R, the prize is won. Two medals will be paid out.

The watermelon will be awarded when the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is aligned on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 15 medals will be paid out.

The bell will be awarded when the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 12 medals will be paid out.

A replay is a prize when the combination of "replay-replay-replay" is aligned on the winning line in the normal game state. When the replay wins, no medals will be paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so three medals corresponding to the number of bets that do not need to be set in the next game will be paid out. It is virtually the same as being gambling.

The RB wins a prize when the combination of "net 7-net 7-black 7" is aligned on any of the winning lines in the game state other than the RB, and the game state shifts to the RB. RB is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than other gaming states by increasing the probability of winning a small role, especially the bell, and after the start of RB, when 12 games are digested or 4 games are won (4 games). Any type of role is acceptable), 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 game state other than RB. BB (2) wins a prize when a combination of "white 7-white 7-white 7" is aligned on any of the winning lines in a game state other than RB.

When BB (1) and (2) win, the game state shifts to BB and at the same time shifts to RB, and when RB ends, if BB is not finished, it shifts to RB again and BB ends. It is repeatedly controlled to the RB state until. That is, during BB, it is always controlled to the RB state. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 480. At the end of BB, RB also ends regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

Subsequently, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not to allow the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations is determined before the display results of all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are derived and displayed (actually, It is determined (when the start switch 7 is detected). In the internal lottery, first, a random number (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the game state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for the internal lottery and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the game state, the number of bets, and the set value. A lottery will be held accordingly.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination to be the target of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the RB (BB), and further, the normal gaming state is special. The target of the internal lottery differs depending on whether or not the role is being carried over (normal: normal game state in which the special role is not carried over, winning: normal game state in which the special role is carried over).

If the game state is the normal game state and the special role is not carried over, RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + watermelon, RB + cherry, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2) + watermelon, BB (2) + cherry, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are read out in order as the target of the internal lottery.

If the game state is the normal game state and the special role is carried over, the replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are read out in order as the target role of the internal lottery.

If the game state is RB (BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are read out in order as the target combination of the internal lottery.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to the current game state and the set value is sequentially added to the random numbers for the internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, the winning combination is won. It is judged to be a thing. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values.

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined in the internal lottery, the main CPU 41a sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination to the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41b. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, in which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general combination. It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the main CPU 41a sets the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role has been won in the special role storage work, and the winning flag set in the general role storage work. Clear. Further, when the general combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a winning flag of the general combination indicating that the general combination has been won in the general combination storage work. If neither combination nor combination of combinations is won, only the general combination storage work is cleared.

Next, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main CPU 41a is used for table index and table creation stored in ROM 41c when each reel 2L, 2C, 2R starts rotating, or when any reel is stopped and an unstopped reel remains. Refer to the data and create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main CPU 41a refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel, and slips the referenced stop control table. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

Next, when the main CPU 41a detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control for deriving the display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main CPU 41a detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the number of steps from the reel reference position (for example, the 0th region) at the time when the stop operation is detected is set. Based on this, the area number of the stop operation position is specified, the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, the main CPU 41a controls to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position several minutes ahead of the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window 3). It will stop at the lower symbol area).

In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state is stored. Further, in the data for creating one table, only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the game state and the internal winning state and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely defined. The stop control table created by referring to these is also uniquely defined. Therefore, when the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are all the same conditions, the main CPU 41a controls based on the same stop control table.

Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 frame symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation to stop the reel, and stop when the stop operation is detected. The stop position of the symbol can be specified from the range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In the present embodiment, when any combination is won, a stop control table is generated that controls to draw the combination to the maximum within the range of 4 frames on any winning line. In addition, if none of the winning combinations are won, a stop control table is generated so as to control that none of the winning combinations are aligned on the winning line. That is, when any combination is won, if a stop operation is performed within the range of 4 frames of the winning combination, control is performed so that the combination of symbols according to the winning combination is aligned, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is no such thing. In addition, if no combination is won, even if any combination is stopped within the range of 0 frames, the number of sliding frames is set, so that the control is performed so that none of the combinations are aligned. ..

As shown in FIG. 6, the "bell" on the left reel 2L, the "bell" on the middle reel 2C, and the "bell" on the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, and when the bell is won, each of them is arranged. Regardless of the timing of the reel stop operation, the "bell-bell-bell" combination will always be aligned on the winning line, and the bell will win the prize. In addition, the "replay" of the left reel 2L, the "replay" of the middle reel 2C, and the "replay" of the right reel 2R are also arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, and when the replay is won, each reel is stopped. Regardless of the timing, the combination of "replay-replay-replay" will always be on the winning line, and the replay will win the prize.

On the other hand, the "cherries" on the left reel 2L are arranged at intervals exceeding 7 frames, and when the cherry is won, if the left reel 2L is stopped at the timing when the "cherries" are pulled in, the "cherries" are placed. The combination of "-ANY-Bell" or "Cherry-ANY-Replay" will be aligned with the winning line and the cherry will win. On the other hand, if the right reel 2R is stopped at a timing outside the pull-in range of the "cherry", the cherry will not win the prize and will be missed.

In addition, the left reel 2L "watermelon", the middle reel 2C "watermelon", and the right reel 2R "watermelon" are also arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and when the watermelon is won, the "watermelon" If the stop operation of each reel is performed at the timing of the pull-in range, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" will be aligned on the winning line and the watermelon will win the prize. On the other hand, if the stop operation is performed at the timing when any one of the reels is out of the pull-in range of the "watermelon", the watermelon will not win the prize and will be missed.

Also, regarding BB (1) to (2), there are places where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (2) is won, the winning BB If each reel is stopped at the timing when the constituent symbols of the above are drawn in, the winning BB will win a prize, but at the timing when any one reel is out of the drawing range of the winning BB's constituent symbols. If the stop operation is performed, the BB will not win the prize and will be missed. Even if the BB is missed as described above, it will be carried over to the next game, so if you win the BB once, even if you miss it, you will win a prize by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing after the next game. It becomes possible to make it.

The special role and the small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the small role is won, or when the special role and the small role are won at the same time when the special role is not carried over. If so, the number of sliding frames is set so that the winning small winning combination is drawn to the maximum within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small winning combination is placed on the winning line. For the stop operation position that cannot be pulled in within the range of frames, create a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the winning special role is drawn to the maximum within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and stop the reel. Take control. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the winning small wins in the pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. If a small winning combination with a maximum of 4 frames can not be drawn on the line, and if the special winning combination with a maximum of 4 frames can be drawn on the winning line and stopped, this is the case. Is controlled to align and stop. That is, the winning combination is controlled to be removed and stopped within the pull-in range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special winning combination, and the special winning combination can be activated only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn in.

In the present embodiment, when the special combination and the small combination are elected at the same time, the control of aligning the small combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the special combination can be drawn only when the small combination cannot be drawn. However, the control to align the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and it is possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn in. It may be configured.

When the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game role is won, or when the special role and the re-game role are won at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the re-game role are If the game is won at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the control is performed so that the symbols of the re-game combination are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. In this case, the symbols constituting the replay combination are arranged within 5 symbols for all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less, and 4 frames are retracted. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the range, if the special combination and the replaying combination are won at the same time, it will always be replayed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. All the game roles will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination is sure to win the prize.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a has not yet detected the stop operation after the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R has started until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. The rotation of the reel is continued, and the control to stop the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected after the reel rotation is restarted until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. The rotation of the reel 2 that has not been performed is continued, and the control for stopping the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

In the present embodiment, the control for stopping the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, but it is determined in advance after the reel rotation starts. When the set automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, the automatic stop control may be performed to automatically stop each reel on the assumption that the stop operation has been performed. In this case, the reels are stopped without the player's operation. Therefore, even if any of the winning combinations is won, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any of the winning combinations. ..

Next, a command transmitted by the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a has a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning judgment command, a payout start command, a payout end command, and a game state with respect to the effect control board 90. Includes commands, standby commands, stop commands, error commands, return commands, setting start commands, confirmation start commands, confirmation end commands, operation detection commands, game counter 1 commands, game counter 2 commands, door open commands, and connector disconnection commands. Send multiple types of commands.

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

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of medals, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and a specified number of bets. It is transmitted when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number in a state where the number is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, it is possible to identify that the bet 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, is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where a specified 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 established internal winning flag, 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 identify 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 the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started.

The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. This command is transmitted every time the stop control is performed according to the stop operation of each reel. Further, since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, it is possible to identify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated by receiving the reel stop command. ..

The winning judgment command is a command that can specify whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning judgment is made.

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

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

The standby command is a command indicating that the game shifts to the standby state, and when the game shifts to the standby state after a certain period of time has passed without setting the bet number after one game is completed, credit (used to set the bet number). It is sent after the payout of medals by settlement (including medals) 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, when the ending effect waiting time elapses, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, 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, the type of error, and the date and time when the error occurred. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of an error and its type is indicated. Is sent, and when the reset operation is performed and the error is cleared, an error command indicating the error is cleared is sent.

The return command is a command indicating that the main CPU 41a has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main CPU 41a returns to the control state before the power failure when the main CPU 41a is started.

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

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

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

The game counter 1 command is a command that can specify the value of the game counter whose value is regularly updated for each game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated by the player to start the game. The value of the game counter is stored in the RAM 41b.

The game counter 2 command is a command that can specify the value of the game counter like the game counter 1 command, and the player presses the stop switches 8L to 8R to stop the third stop reel, and the stop switch is used. It is transmitted when the 8L to 8R are separated.

The door opening command is a command indicating that when the front door 1b is opened, the front door 1b is opened and the date and time when the front door 1b is opened. The door opening command is transmitted when the front door 1b is opened.

The connector disconnection command is a command indicating that the connector disconnection has occurred and the date and time of the connector disconnection when the connector disconnection occurs on the main side. Connector disconnection means that the connected connector is disconnected. The connector disconnection command is sent when the connector disconnection occurs.

Of these commands above, the setting start command, the error command indicating a RAM error, and the return command are generated before interrupts are permitted in the startup process, and are assigned to the special work of the RAM 41b. It is stored in the credit buffer and sent immediately.

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

In the present embodiment, a command is generated in the game process and stored in a normal command transmission buffer. When an untransmitted command stored in the command transmission buffer is detected in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main), the untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted.

In addition, the normal command transmission buffer is provided with an area that can store multiple commands, and newly generated commands can be stored without waiting for the transmission of untransmitted commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It is possible to store in the free area of the normal command transmission buffer.

Further, the main CPU 41a stores the commands in the normal command transmission buffer in the game processing in the order in which they are generated, and in the command transmission processing, the commands are stored in the normal command transmission buffer in the order in which they are generated and stored. Send a command. 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, is stored in the above-mentioned specific command transmission buffer, and is immediately transmitted. In addition, when the transmission time of the operation detection command is reached while the untransmitted command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the operation detection command transmission is prioritized and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. The untransmitted command is to be transmitted in the next command transmission process. That is, a plurality of commands are not transmitted in one command transmission process.

Next, the control of the effect executed by the sub control unit 91 based on the command transmitted by 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 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 91b.

The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is at the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c is referred to, and various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are produced based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. 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 effect effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. are displayed for each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub CPU 91a receives a command, among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91b in the game of the control pattern table, the sub CPU 91a is registered. The output control of the effect device is performed based on the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command. As a result, the effect according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and corresponds to the newly received command. The effect based on the control pattern is executed. That is, even if the production is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the currently executed production is canceled and a new production is performed unless the received command is not a command that triggers the new production. The production based on various commands will be executed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the bet number setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives the BET command indicating that the bet number has been set, the executing effect is stopped. To do. Therefore, when the player wants to advance the next game rather than watching the effect to the end, the effect is canceled and the next game can be started, so that the player does not feel annoyed. Further, when a credit or bet number settlement operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives the game state command indicating the end of the game and before receiving the internal winning command indicating the start of the game. In addition, when the payout start command is received, the currently executing production is stopped. Settlement of credits and bets is performed when the game is ended. In such a case, by ending the ongoing production, the production continues unnecessarily even though there is an intention to end the game. I try not to gamble.

When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91c, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, as a result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, the level and the effect setting described later are set. Correspondingly, the selection rate registered in the production table is referred to, one of the production patterns is selected from a plurality of types of production patterns according to the selection ratio, and the selected production pattern is set in the RAM 91b as the production pattern of the game. Set. In this case, 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, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

[About the database in RAM91b]
Next, the database in the RAM 91 will be described. In the following, the database may be referred to as "DB". In the present embodiment, as the databases in the RAM 91, the specific game history database, the occurrence information database, the normal game history database of the day, the normal game history database up to the previous day, the eye-catching database of the day, and the eyes up to the previous day There is a push database.

Each database in the RAM 91b will be described with reference to FIG. 10 (a) to 10 (f) are examples of a specific game history database, an occurrence information database, a normal game history database of the day, a normal game history database up to the previous day, a push database of the day, and a push database up to the previous day, respectively. Is shown. In the present embodiment, the period from the start of the game by entering the password to the end of the game by entering the password after digesting the number of games of 1 or more is referred to as the "specific game history update period". The specific game history update period is a period during which the specific game history database in the RAM 91b can be updated. The password is for starting the recording of the specific game history according to the progress of the game and for taking over the specific game history of the previous game. It is possible to start the game without entering the password, but the specific game history is not stored in the slot machine 1. Further, "ending the game" means that "end" is selected or "two-dimensional code creation" is selected by the player on the menu screen shown in FIG. 15A. "End" is to end the game without generating a two-dimensional code. As described above, the specific game history is the game history of the player (specific player) who has entered the password.

[About specific game history]
First, the specific game history database shown in FIG. 10A will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, the specific game history database is a terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the mobile terminal 1100 owned by the player, and is digested during the specific game history update period. It consists of the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the current level of the character virtually owned by the player in the game, the (fractional) experience value acquired by the player, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password is input by the player at the start of the game, and obtains 10 experience points. The level of the character is added each time. Each time the character's level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that can be performed is increased.

Further, within the specific game history update period, the number of games in the specific game history database is increased and updated by 1 each time one game is consumed. Within the specific game history update period, the number of BBs and the number of RBs in the specific game history database are increased and updated each time a prize is won in BB or RB. Within the specific game history update period, the level of the specific game history database is increased and updated each time the character level is added. Within the specific game history update period, the experience value of the specific game history database is increased and updated every time the experience value is acquired. Further, these increase updates may be collectively updated when the specific game history update period ends.

[About occurrence information]
Next, the occurrence information database shown in FIG. 10B will be described. In the present embodiment, the occurrence information is information that can identify an event that has occurred in the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, the occurrence information includes error information, door opening information, and connector disconnection information.

<About error information>
The error information is information that can identify an error that has occurred in the slot machine 1. The error of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a RAM error error, a communication error, a set value error, a reel rotation error, a insertion error, a hopper payout error, a payout medal jam error, a thrown medal jam error, a thrown medal out error, and a full tank error. , Including door open error.

First, a RAM error error will be described. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 detects a voltage drop signal, the power interruption interrupt processing is executed. In the power interruption processing, the register is saved in the stack of the RAM 41b, and the destruction diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored in the RAM 41b. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and the process of storing the RAM parity adjustment data in the RAM 41b is performed. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (in the present embodiment, all areas) of the RAM 41b. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41b is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41b is 1. For example, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

Then, the CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41b at the time of its startup, confirms the value of the destruction diagnosis data, and the RAM parity is 0 and is for destruction diagnosis. On condition that the data value is also correct, the processing state of the CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41b, but when the RAM parity is not 0 (when it is 1) or for destruction diagnosis. If the data value is incorrect, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike other error states, the RAM error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new setting value is set in the setting change state described above. It will be canceled when Further, errors other than RA abnormality errors are canceled by operating the reset switch 23 and the reset / setting switch 38. Further, the RAM abnormality error is an error that occurs even when the power switch 39 is turned on while no information is stored in the RAM 41b. That is, the RAM error error occurs even when the power is turned on for the first time.

Next, the communication error will be described. When the game counter 1 command is acquired, the sub control unit 91 stores the first game counter value specified from the game counter 1 command in the game counter value storage area 1 assigned to the RAM 91b. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 acquires the game counter 2 command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the second game counter value specified from the game counter 2 command in the game counter value storage area 2 assigned to the RAM 91b. When the second game counter value is stored, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the second game count value and the first game count value stored in the game counter value storage area 1 match.

In this determination process, the game counter value storage area 1 should store the first game counter value specified from the game counter 1 command transmitted at the start of the current game. Then, since the value of the game counter is incremented by 1 before the start of the game and is not repeatedly updated during the game, the first command specified from the game counter 1 command transmitted at the start of this game is specified. The 1-game counter value and the 2nd game counter value specified from the newly received game counter 2 command should be the same. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the first game counter value and the second game counter value are different values, the sub-control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 cannot properly communicate with each other. Judge that a communication error has occurred.

Further, the set value error is an error determined when the set value is not an appropriate value (for example, when the set value is a value other than 1 to 6). The reel rotation error is an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensor 33 for a certain period of time or longer. The insertion error is an error that is determined when the insertion of medals is detected outside the period during which the insertion of medals is permitted. The hopper payout error is an error determined when the payout sensor 34c detects a payout abnormality due to an illegal act on the hopper tank 34a. The payout medal clogging error is an error determined when it is detected that the payout medals are jammed in the hopper tank 34a. The inserted medal clogging error is an error determined when it is detected that the inserted medals are jammed from the medal insertion slot 4. The payout medal out error is an error determined when it is detected that medals are not stored in the hopper tank 34a. The full tank error is an error determined when the full tank sensor 35a detects that the overflow tank 35 is in a full tank state. The door opening error is an error determined when the front door 1b is opened.

Further, when the main control unit 41 detects that an error that can identify that the main control unit 41 has occurred (for example, a RAM abnormality error) has occurred, an error command regarding the generated error is sent to the sub control unit 91. And send. The sub-control unit 91 analyzes the error command and updates the error information in the occurrence information database in the RAM 91b so that the date and time when the error occurred can be specified. Further, when the sub control unit 91 detects that an error (for example, a communication error) that can identify the occurrence of the sub control unit 91 has occurred, the sub control unit 91 can specify the date and time when the error occurred. The error information in the occurrence information database in the RAM 91b is updated so as to be.

<About fraudulent acts>
Hereinafter, a person who intends to cheat on the slot machine 1 is referred to as a "fraudulent person". As an example of fraudulent activity of the slot machine 1, the front door 1b is opened so that the members in the slot machine 1 (for example, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90) are specially advantageous to the fraudster. There is an act of performing various processing. Further, as another example of fraudulent activity, the connector for connecting the members in the slot machine 1 (for example, the connector for connecting the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90) is removed, which is advantageous for the fraudster. There is an act of replacing with a member. In other words, "opening the front door 1b and disconnecting the connector" performed by a fraudulent person can be said to be a fraudulent act.

On the other hand, opening the front door 1b and removing the connector may be performed by a clerk for inspection and the like, and "opening the front door 1b and removing the connector" performed by the clerk cannot be said to be a fraudulent act. Therefore, "opening the front door 1b and disconnecting the connector" can be said to be "an act that may be fraudulent." In the following, "opening the front door 1b" and "disconnecting the connector" are collectively referred to as "possible fraudulent activity". In addition, the information that can identify the fraudulent activity is called "fraudulent potential information". In the present embodiment, the fraudulent possibility information includes door opening information and connector disconnection information.

<About door opening information>
First, the door opening information will be described. In the present embodiment, the door opening information indicates that the front door 1b has been opened when the power is on or when the power is cut off (a state in which power is not supplied to the slot machine 1). This is identifiable information.

Here, an example of a method for specifying that the front door 1b has been opened when energized will be described. In the present embodiment, the door open detection switch 25 and the first current detector (not shown) are connected in series by a loop-shaped power line (hereinafter, referred to as “first power line”). When energized, a current is passed through the first power line by the power from the power supply board 101. That is, when the front door 1b is closed (that is, the door open detection switch 25 is ON), a current flows through the first power line. On the other hand, when the front door 1b is open (that is, the door open detection switch 25 is OFF), the first power line is interrupted and no current flows. Further, the first current detector detects the current flowing through the first power line. If the current flow of the first power line is interrupted (that is, when the front door 1b is opened), the current detection by the first current detector is stopped. When the current detection is stopped, the main control unit 41 can detect that the front door 1b has been opened by specifying the stop of the current detection.

Further, when the power is turned on, a current is passed through the first power line by the power from the power supply board 101. At the time of power failure, the power of the backup power supply causes a current to flow through the first power line. Therefore, it is possible to pass a current through the first power line regardless of whether it is energized or disconnected. Therefore, when the front door 1b is opened, the main control unit 41 can specify the stop of the current detection by the first current detector. That is, the main control unit 41 can detect that the front door 1b has been opened regardless of whether the power is on or off.

When the front door 1b is opened, the sub control unit 91 receives the door opening command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and the sub control unit 91 can specify the date and time when the front door 1b is opened. The door opening information of the occurrence information database shown in FIG. 10 is updated.
[About connector disconnection information]
Next, the connector disconnection information will be described. In the present embodiment, the connector disconnection information is information that can identify the connector disconnection when the power is on or when the power is cut off. First, a method for identifying the connector disconnection of the connector connected to the game control board 40 when energized will be described.

In the present embodiment, a pair of connected connectors and a second current detector (not shown) are connected in series by a loop-shaped power line (hereinafter, referred to as “second power line”). Here, a set of connectors is used to connect between two predetermined members. When energized, a current is passed through the second power line by the power from the power supply board 101. That is, when the connector is connected, a current flows through the second power line. On the other hand, when the connector is disconnected, the second power line is interrupted and no current flows. Further, the second current detector detects the current flowing through the second power line. If the current flow of the second power line is interrupted (that is, when the connector is disconnected), the current detection by the second current detector is stopped. When the current detection is stopped, the main control unit 41 can detect the disconnection of the connector connected to the game control board 40 by specifying the stop of the current detection.

Next, a method for identifying the connector disconnection of the connector connected to the effect control board 90 when energized will be described. In the present embodiment, a set of connected connectors and a third current detector (not shown) are connected in series by a loop-shaped power line (hereinafter, referred to as “third power line”). When energized, a current is passed through the third power line by the power from the power supply board 101. That is, when the connector is connected, a current flows through the third power line. On the other hand, when the connector is disconnected, the third power line is interrupted and no current flows. Further, the third current detector detects the current flowing through the third power line. If the current flow of the third power line is interrupted (that is, when the connector is disconnected), the current detection by the third current detector is stopped. When the current detection is stopped, the sub-control unit 91 can detect the disconnection of the connector connected to the effect control board 90 by specifying the stop of the current detection.

Further, when energized, a current is passed through the second power line and the third power line by the power from the power supply board 101. Further, when the power is cut off, a current is passed through the second power line and the third power line by the power of the backup power supply. Therefore, it is possible to pass a current through the second power line and the third power line regardless of whether the power is on or off. Therefore, when the connector is disconnected, the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 can specify the stop of the current detection by the second current detector and the third current detector. That is, the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 can detect the disconnection of the connector regardless of whether the power is on or off.

When the connector of the connector connected to the game control board 40 is disconnected, the main control unit 41 transmits a connector disconnection command to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives the connector disconnection command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the connector disconnection information of the occurrence information database shown in FIG. 10 so that the date and time when the connector disconnection occurred can be specified. Further, when the connector of the connector connected to the effect control board 90 is disconnected, the sub-control unit 91 disconnects the connector of the occurrence information database shown in FIG. 10 so that the date and time when the connector disconnection occurs can be specified. Update the information. Although the connection destination (game control board 40 or effect control board 90) of the connector in which the connector is disconnected is not distinguished in FIG. 10, such a distinction may be made.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 may detect the disconnection of the specific connector for the specific connector connecting the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. The reason is that the disconnection of the specific connector means that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 cannot communicate with each other. Therefore, when the main control unit 41 is configured to detect the disconnection of the specific connector, the connector disconnection command related to the specific connector disconnection cannot be transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is disconnected from the connector. The information cannot be updated. Therefore, it is preferable that the sub-control unit 91 detects the disconnection of the specific connector.

Further, the power is not turned on during the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is manufactured at the manufacturing factory to the time when the slot machine 1 is brought into the game store and the first power is turned on (hereinafter, referred to as "carry-in period"). Therefore, it is in a power-off state. Therefore, the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 can also detect the opening of the front door 1b and the disconnection of the connector within the carry-in period.

In the example of FIG. 10, a communication error occurred at 11:08 AM on May 28, 2014, and the front door 1b was opened at 1:13 AM on May 27, 2014 when the power was cut off. It shows that it is. Further, although the error information in the example of FIG. 10 shows only the communication error and the payout medal jam error, the occurrence information of other errors is also stored in the occurrence information database.

In this way, when an error occurs, the sub-control unit 91 updates the error information corresponding to the type of the error so that the error occurrence date and time can be specified. Further, when the front door 1b is opened, the sub control unit 91 updates the door opening information so that the opening date and time of the front door 1b can be specified. Further, when the connector disconnection occurs, the sub control unit 91 updates the connector disconnection information so that the date and time when the connector disconnection occurs can be specified. In addition, when the front door 1b is opened or the connector is disconnected during the power failure (including the carry-in period), the RAM 91b stores the occurrence of fraudulent activity and the occurrence flag that can identify the date and time when the fraudulent activity occurred. .. When the power is turned on, the sub-control unit 91 updates the generation information database in the RAM 91b based on the generation flag. Further, even when the power is cut off (including the carry-in period), the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 can detect an error by the backup power supply. In this case, when an error occurs, the error that occurred and the occurrence flag that can specify the date and time when the error occurred are stored in the RAM 91b. When the power is turned on, the sub-control unit 91 updates the generation information database in the RAM 91b based on the generation flag.

[Regarding normal game history]
The explanation is returned to FIG. Next, the normal game history database shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d) will be described. In the present embodiment, for example, after the power is restored to the slot machine 1 by a clerk or the like (see the 9 o'clock position in FIG. 24), for example, the clerk or the like disconnects the slot machine 1 (FIG. The period until the time when 23:30 on 24) is performed is called the "normal game history update period". The normal game history update period is a period during which the normal game history database (see FIG. 10C) of the day in the RAM 91b can be updated.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the normal game history database of the day is the number of digested games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of times controlled by AT, in the normal game history update period of the day. It includes the number of medals paid out, the number of times a small winning combination is won, the number of times the setting suggestion effect A is executed, and the number of times the setting suggestion effect B is executed.

Here, "AT" refers to an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player when, for example, a predetermined lottery target combination (in this embodiment, the bell, watermelon, and replay shown in FIG. 9) is won by the internal lottery process. For example, it is a period for notifying the operation procedure for winning the lottery target combination). Further, the "small role" means a bell, a watermelon, and a cherry in the present embodiment.

The setting suggestion effect A is, for example, an effect in which the character A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The setting suggestion effect A is executed with a probability of 80% when any of the set values 1 to 3 is set when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, and any of the set values 4 to 6 is executed. When is set, it is an effect that is executed with a probability of 20%. The first predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a specific combination is elected. Here, the specific role is cherry, but other roles may be used. Further, the first predetermined condition is not limited to the winning of a specific combination, and may be other conditions. The first predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a specific combination wins a prize, or a condition that is satisfied by digesting a specific number of games (for example, 1000 games).

The setting suggestion effect B is, for example, an effect in which the character B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The setting suggestion effect B is executed and set with a probability of 20%, for example, when a second predetermined condition different from the first predetermined condition is satisfied and any one of the set values 1 to 3 is set. When any of the values 4 to 6 is set, the effect is executed with a probability of 80%. The second predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a specific combination is elected. Here, the specific role is cherry, but other roles may be used. Further, the second predetermined condition is not limited to the winning of a specific combination, and may be another condition. The second predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a specific combination wins a prize, or a condition that is satisfied by digesting a specific number of games (for example, 1000 games).

By executing the setting suggestion effect A or the setting suggestion effect B in this way, the set value is suggested. Therefore, by executing the setting suggestion effect A or the setting suggestion effect B, the set value can be predicted by the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, within the normal game history update period, the number of games in the normal game history database is increased and updated by 1 each time one game is digested. Within the normal game history update period, the number of BBs and the number of RBs in the normal game history database are increased and updated each time a prize is won in BB or RB. Within the normal game history update period, the number of ATs in the normal game history database is increased and updated each time the AT is controlled. Within the normal game history update period, each time a medal is paid out, the number of medals paid out in the normal game history database is increased and updated by the number of medals paid out. Within the normal game history update period, the number of small wins in the normal game history database is increased and updated each time a small win is won. Every time the setting suggestion effect A or the setting suggestion effect B is executed within the normal game history update period, the number of setting suggestion effects A or the number of times of setting suggestion effect B in the normal game history database is increased and updated.

Next, the normal game history database up to the previous day shown in FIG. 10D will be described. In the normal game history database up to the previous day, the normal game history for the past 7 days is stored. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10D, in the normal game history database up to the previous day, the normal game history information is stored in association with each date for the past 7 days. As shown in FIG. 10C, the normal game history information includes the number of digested games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of times controlled by AT, the number of medals paid out, and the number of times a small winning combination is won. The number of times the setting suggestion effect A is executed and the number of times the setting suggestion effect B is executed. The normal game history database up to the previous day is processed at the time of power recovery (see FIGS. 18 and 25), so that the normal game history information of the day is the area of the normal game history database up to the previous day (normal game history information area up to the previous day). It is generated by migrating to. That is, the normal game history database up to the previous day is not updated every time one game is exhausted within the normal game history update period.

Next, the eye-catching database shown in FIGS. 10 (e) and 10 (f) will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), information regarding the eye-pressing (eye-pressing information) is stored as the eye-pressing database. The push information is the symbol number (the number at the left end of FIG. 6) of the symbol that has passed the predetermined line (located on the predetermined line) at the timing when the stop operation for stopping the predetermined reel is executed on the predetermined reel. Is identifiable information. In the present embodiment, the "predetermined reel" is the left reel 2L, the "stop operation for stopping the predetermined reel" is the "operation to the left stop switch 8L", and the "predetermined line" is "L1". Is. As a modification, the predetermined reel may be another reel or at least two of the three reels. Moreover, the predetermined line may be another line.

In the push database of the present embodiment, the symbol number is associated with the number of times the left stop switch 8L is operated (the number of games) when the symbol specified from the symbol number is located on the winning line L1. There is. In addition, a specific state (for example, AT) may be excluded during the period for which the push information is used.

In the present embodiment, in the normal game history update period, the push information of the RAM 91b is updated every time one game is digested.

Next, the eye-catching database up to the previous day shown in FIG. 10 (f) will be described. In the push database up to the previous day, the push information for the past 30 days is stored. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), the eye-pressing database up to the previous day stores the eye-pressing information in association with each date for the past 30 days. The push database up to the previous day is generated by transferring the push information of the push database of the current day to the area of the push database up to the previous day by the power recovery process (see FIGS. 18 and 25). .. That is, the target database up to the previous day is not updated every time one game is consumed within the normal game history update period.

[About the database of the storage unit 220]
Next, the database of the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200 will be described. In the present embodiment, the database of the storage unit 220 includes a player database, a specific game history database, an occurrence information database, and a push database. The database of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11 (a) to 11 (d) show an example of a player database, a specific game history database, an occurrence information database, and a push database, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the player database contains terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the mobile terminal 1100 owned by the player, current status (waiting / playing), and password (last). The total number of digested games up to now (the total number of digested games), the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, the current level of the character virtually owned by the player in the game, Player information consisting of (fractional) experience points acquired by the player is stored for each player (by terminal identification information). In addition to this, the player information also includes the player's personal information (membership information) such as the player's name (registered name), gender, date of birth, prefecture, etc., although not shown. .. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password is input by the player at the start of the game, and every time 10 experience points are acquired. The level of the character is added to. Each time the character's level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that can be performed is increased.

As shown in FIG. 11B, the specific game history database contains terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying the mobile terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the date and time of the game, and the slot machine at the start of the game. The password entered in 1, the game random number randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of BBs in the game, the number of RBs in the game, and the number of RBs in the game. Specific game history information consisting of the level value at the end of the game, the (fractional) experience value at the end of the game, and the like is stored.

As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the occurrence information (error information, door opening information, connector disconnection information) is stored in the occurrence information database for each slot machine identification information (ID). The slot machine identification information (ID) is information added to one slot machine, and is information for identifying the one slot machine. Further, each generated information can be stored up to a predetermined number (three in the example of FIG. 11).

As shown in FIG. 11D, the stamping information is stored in the stamping database for each date. The database of the storage unit 220 (game database, specific game history database, occurrence information database, eye-catching database) is updated by the update process of S36 of FIG. Further, by updating, the generated information to be erased may be stored in another storage area. The other storage area is, for example, a storage area different from the storage unit 220, or a storage area of an external device connected to the management server 1200.

In addition, when the administrator performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit 230, an image based on the generation information database (hereinafter, referred to as "generation information image") is displayed in a manner that can be visually recognized by the administrator. It can be displayed on the unit 240. By visually recognizing the generated information image, the administrator can grasp the history of each slot machine's error status, door opening status, and connector disconnection status. Further, for example, in the example of FIG. 11C, as shown in the column of "door opening information", the period is as short as February 16 to 21, 2014, and at the time of power failure (midnight). , Opening of the front door 1b and disconnection of the connector have been detected three times each. Therefore, the administrator can speculate that a fraudster may have invaded the amusement store and cheated in the middle of the night. The administrator said, "For a short period of February 16-21, 2014, and when the power was cut off (midnight), opening of the front door 1b and disconnection of the connector were detected three times each, and a fraudulent person was detected in the middle of the night. Isn't it invading the amusement store and committing fraud? ”Can be communicated to the person in charge of the amusement store by a predetermined communication means (telephone, email, etc.).

Further, when the carry-in date and time of the slot machine 1 is, for example, 10:00 AM on February 1, 2012, the connector generated at a date and time earlier than this carry-in date and time (for example, 11:00 AM on January 15, 2012). The case where the connector disconnection information indicating that the disconnection has occurred is stored in the storage unit 220 will be described. In such a case, the administrator can identify that the connector has come off within the carry-in period. Therefore, the administrator can inform the person in charge of the amusement store that the connector disconnection has occurred within the carry-in period.

In addition, when the administrator performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit 230, an image based on the eye-pressing database (hereinafter, referred to as "eye-pressing information image") can be displayed in a manner that can be visually recognized by the administrator. It can be displayed on the display unit 240. The administrator can grasp the situation of the eye-pressing by the player by visually recognizing the eye-pressing information image. By grasping the status of the push, the manager can use it for the future manufacturing policy of the slot machine.

For example, on the manufacturer side of a gaming machine, for example, there is a specific symbol (a symbol that a player wants to operate the left stop switch 8L when it is located on the winning line L1) on the left reel. In this embodiment, the specific symbol is a cherry. By operating the left stop switch 8L when the specific symbol is located on the winning line L1, a so-called DDT striking method in which a small winning combination or the like is won at a high rate becomes possible. By visually recognizing the eye-pressing information image, the administrator can determine whether or not there is a tendency for the specific symbol to be pressed. If the slot machine tends not to be pressed for a specific symbol, change the symbol to make it easier to press for the specific symbol, or change the symbol arrangement to make it easier to press for the specific symbol. It is possible to make a manufacturing policy such as. In this way, the push information is information that can be used by the manufacturer (provider of the gaming machine).

As a modification, the push information may be information that can specify whether or not the left stop switch 8L is operated when the specific symbol passes over the winning line L1.

[Processing flow at the start of the game]
12 to 15 are examples of screens displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during the specific game history update period, and FIG. 22 is an example of screens displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. The menu screen shown in FIG. 12A is a liquid crystal display when the effect switch 56 (CHANGE button) is operated in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting is changed) to the setting of the bet number. It is displayed in the display area of 51. In the example of FIG. 12A, there are "game history", "password input", "member registration", and "end" as menu items that can be selected by the player.

Further, the slot machine 1 can display a plurality of types of two-dimensional codes. The plurality of types of two-dimensional codes include a first two-dimensional code A (see FIG. 20 (a)), a second two-dimensional code B (see FIGS. 20 (b) and 15 (b)), and a second. 3 includes the two-dimensional code C (see FIGS. 20 (c) and 12 (a)). Of the plurality of types of two-dimensional codes, the third two-dimensional code C is generated and displayed on the menu screen (see S16D in FIG. 17). The display of the third two-dimensional code C is continued even if the screen of FIG. 12B and the screen of FIG. 13A are switched. On the screen of FIG. 12C, a message such as "Do you want to finish?" Is superimposed on the third two-dimensional code C and displayed. Further, when the third two-dimensional code C is imaged by the player's mobile terminal 1100 (YES in S24 and YES in S28A in FIG. 19), the normal game history information is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. (S28B in FIG. 19).

In addition, in FIG. 12B, the third two-dimensional code C may not be displayed. As a result, the player who terminates the user mode is not misunderstood that "the third two-dimensional code C is a two-dimensional code for inheriting the level corresponding to the specific game history of the player himself / herself". be able to.

When "game history" is selected, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the normal game history information. If "member registration" is selected, the player can register as a member. When "End" is selected, the display of the menu screen ends and the screen returns to the screen during the game.

When "Enter Password" is selected, the player can enter the password. By inputting this password, it is possible to perform a game in a user mode in which the player can take over the level according to the specific game history of the player himself / herself. In the present embodiment, in order to receive the issuance of the password from the management server 1200, the management server 1200 is accessed in advance using the mobile terminal 1100, membership registration is performed, and the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 is performed. ) Must be registered. In the present embodiment, when the player selects "member registration" on the menu screen shown in FIG. 12 (a), the sub CPU 91a specifies a URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. A two-dimensional code (see FIG. 20A) is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code on the mobile terminal 1100.

When the player starts the user mode (start of the specific game history update period), the player performs a predetermined operation to display a menu screen as shown in FIG. 22A on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. To display in. On this menu screen, a menu of items that can be provided to the player on the site managed by the management server 1200 is displayed. Specifically, each link for issuing passwords, displaying history, displaying achievement missions, custom settings, executing games, setting avatars, purchasing content at shops, browsing bulletin boards, posting, etc. is displayed. To. When the player selects the desired link, when the player selects the password issuance, the mobile terminal 1100 sends a password issuance request to the management server 1200.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the password issuing process executed when the management server 1200 receives the password issuing request. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 that is the source of the request is already registered in the player database (S3501). As a result, when the terminal identification information is not registered in the player database (NO in S3501), the control unit 210 transmits to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the password cannot be issued. (S3502). After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

On the other hand, when the terminal identification information is registered in the player database (YES in S3501), the control unit 210 sets the level, model information, etc. based on the player information and the specific game history information corresponding to the player. Information is acquired, a password is generated based on each of the acquired information, and the generated password is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (S3503).

Then, the control unit 210 stores the generated password as the previously issued password in the player information corresponding to the player, and updates the status during the game (S3504). After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

FIG. 22B is a diagram showing an example of a password display screen displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 when the password issuing link is selected. The player can input the password to the slot machine 1 while looking at the password display screen.

Next, a method of inputting a password for the slot machine 1 will be described. The menu screen shown in FIG. 12A is a liquid crystal display when the effect switch 56 (CHANGE button) is operated in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting is changed) to the setting of the bet number. It is displayed in the display area of 51. On the menu screen before the start of the game before the password is entered, the menu items of "password input", "member registration", and "end" are displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (a). By selecting "Enter Password" from the menu screen shown in FIG. 12 (a) and entering the password shown in FIG. 22 (B) issued by the management server 1200, the level corresponding to the previous specific game history can be set. It will be possible to take over and play the game.

When the menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the menu item on the left side and the stop switch 8R is operated. Use to move to the menu item on the right. Then, by operating the effect switch 56, the menu item displayed in the foreground is selected. Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated while "End" is displayed as a menu item or the stop switch 8C is operated for a certain period of time or longer, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), " A completion confirmation screen in which "YES" or "NO" can be selected is displayed. By operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the production switch 56 on this end confirmation screen and selecting "YES" from "YES" and "NO", the basic screen (normal screen before shifting to the menu screen) ) Is back. In addition, even if the state in which nothing is operated continues for a time specified for each screen, the basic screen is restored.

Next, the password input operation specifications will be described. When the player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 to select the password input on the menu screen, the sub CPU 91a displays the password input screen shown in FIG. 13B. On the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), the characters are moved by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, and as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the effect switch 56 (CHANGE button) is pressed. By operating, the character displayed in the foreground is selected.

Here, each time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. Further, by operating the effect switch 56 while "back by one character" is displayed in the foreground, the character in the foreground can be selected again. Then, when the 8-character password is selected, the process moves to "OK", and as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the effect switch 56 is operated with characters other than "1 character back" displayed in the foreground. This completes the password entry.

When the entered password is authenticated as a legitimate password, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), a "password OK" screen indicating that the password input has been accepted is displayed. The password OK screen is closed and switched to the basic screen when the effect switch 56 is operated or a predetermined time elapses. If the password is not authenticated as a legitimate password, a "password NG" screen (not shown) indicating that the password input has not been accepted is displayed. The password NG screen is also closed and switched to the basic screen when the effect switch 56 is operated or a predetermined time elapses.

When the password is authenticated as a legitimate password, the values of the personal history storage area (number of digested games, number of BB times, number of RBs) allocated to RAM91b are initialized, and the level and experience analyzed from the password. The value is set in the level and experience value storage area assigned to the RAM 91b. Then, with the above settings, the level and experience value corresponding to the previous specific game history will be inherited by the slot machine 1. Further, at this time, the entered password itself is stored in the password storage area allocated to the RAM 91b.

When the player finishes the game, the player outputs a two-dimensional code including information (game result information) including the specific game history, the current level, the experience value, etc. of the player from the slot machine 1 and carries it. It is possible to acquire the game result information by using the terminal 1100 and reflect the game result information included in the two-dimensional code in the contents of the player database described later included in the management server 1200.

When the player selects "Create two-dimensional code" on the menu screen as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code, as shown in FIG. 15 (b). The generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[About 2D code related processing]
Next, the two-dimensional code-related processing executed by the slot machine (sub-control unit 91) will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a two-dimensional code-related process. The process of FIG. 17 is a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined period (for example, 0.56 ms).

In S12, the sub-control unit 91 confirms whether or not the date has been changed and the first power recovery has been executed. The date change of the present embodiment means that it exceeds 4:00 am, but as a modification, it may exceed another time. Next, a method for confirming whether or not the date has been changed will be described. When the power is on, the sub-control unit 91 may detect whether or not the date has been changed based on the time measurement result of the RTC 97. However, in general, the slot machine 1 is turned off because the game store is closed at the timing when the date is changed (at night). In this case, if the RTC 97 can be operated by the backup power supply, the sub-control unit 91 may detect whether or not the date has been changed based on the timing result of the RTC 97 operated by the backup power supply.

If the RTC 97 does not operate due to the backup power supply, it is determined whether or not the date has been changed by the following method. When the power is turned off (the power is cut off at 23:30 in FIG. 24), the sub control unit 91 tells the RAM 41b the date and time when the power is turned off based on the time measurement result of the RTC 50 (hereinafter, "power off date and time"). ".) Is memorized. Further, when the power was turned on (recovery at 9 o'clock in FIG. 24), the sub control unit 91 changed the date by comparing the date and time when the power was turned on with the power off date and time (4 am). Determine if it is timeless).

That is, in the slot machine having the backup power supply, the sub control unit 91 detects whether or not the date of the sub control unit 91 has been changed based on the time measurement result of the RTC 97. On the other hand, in a slot machine that does not have a backup power supply, when the power is turned on, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the date has been changed by comparing the date and time when the power was turned on with the power off date and time. to decide. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not the date has been changed regardless of whether the power is turned on or off.

Further, regarding whether or not the first power recovery has been executed, the date is changed, and when the power is first recovered, the first recovery power flag indicating that the power was first recovered is stored in the RAM 41b. When the power is restored while the initial recovery flag is stored in the RAM 41b, the power recovery is not determined to be the "first power recovery". Therefore, in S12, YES is determined when the power recovery is executed with the date changed and the initial recovery power flag is not stored in the RAM 91b. Further, in S12, when the power is restored with the date changed and the initial recovery power flag is stored in the RAM 91b (that is, when the power is restored twice or more a day, for example). Is determined to be NO.

In S12, if it is determined that the date has been changed and the first power recovery has been executed (YES in S12), the process proceeds to S14, and if it is determined that the date has not been changed (NO in S12), the process goes to S16. move on. The power recovery process of S14 will be described with reference to FIG.

In S16, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting has been changed. If it is determined in S16 that the setting is not changed (YES in S16), the process proceeds to S18, and if it is determined in S16 that the setting is not changed (NO in S16), the process proceeds to S16A.

In S18, the sub-control unit 91 generates a first two-dimensional code A, and displays the generated first two-dimensional code A on the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, in the setting change state, the first two-dimensional code A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Here, an example of a method for generating the first two-dimensional code A will be described with reference to FIG. 20A. As shown in FIG. 20A, the first two-dimensional code A of the present embodiment includes a URL (update URL) indicating the location of the update page on the management server 1200, and a URL-encoded URL. 1 Generated from predetermined information. The first predetermined information includes a two-dimensional code A flag that identifies the first two-dimensional code A, slot machine identification information of the slot machine 1 that generates the first two-dimensional code A, and a game. Corresponds to the password entered at the start, the game random number (32-bit random number in this embodiment) which is a random value acquired every time the first two-dimensional code A is created, and the terminal identification information of the player. Specific game history information and occurrence information. The specific game history information is each information (number of digested games, number of BBs, number of RBs, level value, experience value) constituting the specific game history database (see FIG. 10A) of the RAM 91b. In the following, the first predetermined information subjected to the URL encoding process, the second predetermined information described below having been subjected to the URL encoding process, and the third predetermined information described later having been subjected to the URL encoding process are collectively referred to as "encrypted information". ".

Further, in S18, when the end condition is satisfied, the sub control unit 91 ends the display of the first two-dimensional code A and deletes the specific game history information. Here, the end condition is a first condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses, and a first condition that is satisfied when a predetermined operation that ends the display of the first two-dimensional code A is performed. It includes two conditions and a third condition that is satisfied by performing a game progress operation (for example, inserting a medal). That is, when any of the first to third conditions is satisfied, the display of the first two-dimensional code A is terminated and the specific game history information is deleted. The reason for erasing the specific game history information is that since the specific game history information is output as the first two-dimensional code A, it is less necessary to leave the specific game history information in the RAM 91b, and the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b is improved. When the process of S18 is completed, the slot machine 1 ends the process of FIG. The first to third conditions may be any one or two.

In S16A, it is determined whether or not the menu screen display operation has been performed. The menu screen display operation is an operation for displaying the menu screen shown in FIG. 12 (a). In S16A, when it is determined that the menu screen display operation has been performed (YES in S16A), the process proceeds to S16B, and in S16A, when it is determined that the menu screen display operation has not been performed (NO in S16A), FIG. Ends the processing of.

In S16B, it is determined whether or not the menu screen display flag is stored in the RAM 91b. Here, the menu screen display flag is a flag that can identify that the menu screen is displayed after the power is restored on the latest day after the day before the day when the process of FIG. 17 is executed. For example, if the day when the processing of FIG. 17 is executed is set as the "current day" and the game store is a business day one day before (the day before) the corresponding day as the latest day, the menu screen display flag is set to the previous day. It is a flag that can identify that the menu screen is displayed. In addition, the day when the processing of FIG. 17 is executed is defined as the "current day", and the most recent day is one day (the day before) before the corresponding day when the game store is not open, and the day before the previous day is the business day. In this case, the menu screen display flag is a flag that can identify that the menu screen was displayed the day before. If YES is determined in S16B, the process proceeds to S16D, and if NO is determined in S16B, the process proceeds to S16C. In S16C, the menu screen display flag is stored in the RAM 91b (menu screen display flag ON). When the processing of S16C is completed, the process proceeds to S16D. A third two-dimensional code C is generated and displayed in S16D (see FIG. 12A).

Here, an example of a method for generating a third two-dimensional code C will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (c). As shown in FIG. 20 (c), the third two-dimensional code C of the present embodiment includes a URL (update URL) indicating the location of the update page on the management server 1200, and a URL-encoded URL. 3 Generated from predetermined information. Here, the third predetermined information includes a two-dimensional code C flag that identifies the third two-dimensional code C, and slot machine identification information of the slot machine 1 that generates the third two-dimensional code C. , A game random number (32-bit random number in this embodiment) which is a random value acquired every time the third two-dimensional code C is created, and the normal game history information of the day stored in the RAM 91b (FIG. 10 (FIG. 10). c)), the normal game history information (for the past 7 days) up to the previous day (see FIG. 10D) stored in the RAM 91b, and the current day's push information stored in the RAM 91b (FIG. 10). (See (e)) and the push information (for the past 30 days) stored in the RAM 91b up to the previous day (see FIG. 10 (f)).

Further, in the push information (for the past 30 days) up to the previous day, date identification information α capable of specifying the date of the day is added to each push information for one day. The significance of the date specific information α will be described with reference to S3300 in FIG.

In S16D, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the third two-dimensional code C when the end condition is satisfied. Here, the end condition is a first condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses, and a first condition that is satisfied when a predetermined operation that ends the display of the third two-dimensional code C is performed. It includes two conditions and a third condition that is satisfied by performing a game progress operation (for example, inserting a medal). The predetermined operation for ending the display of the third two-dimensional code C is an operation for returning the menu screen to the game screen (for example, a long press operation of the stop switch 8C). When any of the first to third conditions is satisfied, the end condition is satisfied, and the display of the third two-dimensional code C ends. The first to third conditions may be any one or two.

When the processing of S16D is completed, the process proceeds to S20. In S20, on the menu screen shown in FIG. 12B, it is determined whether or not the menu item of "two-dimensional code creation" is selected / determined. If YES is determined in S20, the process proceeds to S22. Further, when it is determined as NO in S20, the process of FIG. 17 is terminated.

In S22, the sub-control unit 91 generates and displays the second two-dimensional code B. Here, an example of a method for generating a two-dimensional code in S22 will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (b). As shown in FIG. 20B, the two-dimensional code of the present embodiment includes a URL (update URL) indicating the location of the update page on the management server 1200, and a second predetermined information subjected to URL encoding processing. Generated from. The second predetermined information is the slot machine identification information of the slot machine 1 that generates the two-dimensional code, the password entered at the start of the game, and the game random number that is a random value acquired every time the two-dimensional code is created. (In this embodiment, a 32-bit random number), specific game history information corresponding to the player's terminal identification information, and generation information.

As shown in FIG. 20, the first two-dimensional code A includes the two-dimensional code A flag, the third two-dimensional code C includes the two-dimensional code C flag, and the second two-dimensional code B is such. Does not include flags. The three types of two-dimensional codes differ from the viewpoint of the presence or absence of such a flag.

Further, in S22, when the end condition is satisfied, the sub control unit 91 ends the display of the second two-dimensional code B and erases the specific game history information and the generation information. The reason for erasing the specific game history information and the occurrence information is that since the specific game history information and the occurrence information are output as a two-dimensional code, there is little need to leave the specific game history information and the occurrence information in the RAM 91b, and the output specific game history information and the occurrence information are This is to prevent it from being accumulated indefinitely. When the process of S22 is completed, the slot machine 1 ends the process of FIG.

Further, in order to control the setting change state shown in S16 (in order to determine YES in S16), regardless of whether the slot machine 1 is in the manufactured state or in the playable state. It is necessary to open the front door 1b and turn on the setting key switch 37 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, the control to the setting change state can be basically performed by the clerk of the game store, but cannot be performed by the player. That is, normally, the first two-dimensional code A of S18 is generated when the clerk performs an operation for shifting to the setting change state.

On the other hand, the selection of "two-dimensional code creation" shown in S20 is made by the player, but is not usually made by the clerk. That is, usually, when the player selects "two-dimensional code creation", the second two-dimensional code B of S22 is generated.

Further, while the "menu screen display operation" shown in S16A is performed by the player, it is usually not performed by the clerk. That is, normally, the player performs the "menu screen display operation" to generate the third two-dimensional code C of S16D.

[Processing at the time of power recovery]
Next, the process at the time of power recovery in S14 will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a flowchart of power recovery processing in S14. In S140, it is determined whether or not the menu screen display flag (see S16B in FIG. 17) is stored in the RAM 91b. When it is determined that the menu screen display flag is stored in the RAM 91b (YES in S140), the process proceeds to S144, and when it is determined that the menu screen display flag is not stored in the RAM 91b (NO in S140), the process proceeds to S142. move on.

In S142, the hidden power recovery process is executed. Further, in S144, the display power recovery processing is executed. The hidden power recovery process and the display power recovery process will be described with reference to FIG. When the process of S144 is completed, the menu screen display flag is cleared in S145.

After the processing of S142 is completed and the processing of S145 is completed, the process proceeds to S146. In S146, the push information 31 days ago, the normal game history information 8 days ago, and the specific game history information are deleted, while the occurrence information remains. In the storage area of the RAM 91b, the generation information, the push information, the normal game history information, and the specific game history information are stored in different areas. The information, the normal game history information 8 days ago, and the specific game history information can be deleted. The generated information is deleted in S22 of FIG.

In this way, the amount of information stored in the RAM 91b can be reduced by erasing the push information 31 days ago, the normal game history information 8 days ago, and the specific game history information. Also, when the player plays the game but ends it without performing the two-dimensional code generation operation (for example, when "end" is selected without selecting "two-dimensional code creation" in FIG. 15). Since the processing of S22 is not performed in the above, the specific game history information corresponding to the mobile terminal 1100 owned by the player remains. Such remaining specific game history information is deleted in S146.

[About mobile terminal processing and management server 2D code related processing]
Next, the two-dimensional code-related processing of the mobile terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the two-dimensional code-related processing of the mobile terminal 1100 will be described. In S24, the control unit 110 of the mobile terminal 1100 determines whether or not the two-dimensional code has been captured by the camera unit 160. FIG. 22D is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the display unit 140 when the mobile terminal 1100 is reading the two-dimensional code. In this way, the image of the two-dimensional code is displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 in a state where the two-dimensional code taken with a predetermined size is displayed in the frame in the display screen in the state of being focused by the autofocus. Is taken in by. The process of S24 is repeated until it is determined to be YES in S24 (NO in S24).

When it is determined that the two-dimensional code has been imaged (YES in S24), the control unit 110 acquires the update URL and the encryption information by analyzing the two-dimensional code. The control unit 110 displays the connection screen shown in FIG. 22 (E) as the acquisition result (reading result). FIG. 22 (E) is a diagram showing a state in which the URL as the analysis result of the two-dimensional code is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. In this way, the URL indicating the location of the predetermined web page of the management server 1200 is displayed on the display unit 140.

After displaying the connection screen, the process proceeds to S26. In S26, it is determined whether or not the connection operation has been performed. Here, the connection operation is to operate the connection button shown in FIG. 22 (E). The process of S26 is repeated until it is determined to be YES in S26 (NO of S26). Further, in the loop processing of S26, when a predetermined time elapses, the mobile terminal 1100 may end the display of the connection screen and end the processing of FIG. In S26, when it is determined that the connection operation has been performed (YES in S26), the process proceeds to S28. In S28, the control unit 110 makes an update request to the management server 1200. Here, the update request is to transmit the encrypted information based on the update URL.

When the processing of S28 is completed, the process proceeds to S28A. In S28A, it is determined whether or not the two-dimensional code imaged in S24 is the third two-dimensional code C. The determination as to whether or not the third two-dimensional code C is used is based on the presence or absence of the two-dimensional code C flag (see FIG. 20C). Specifically, when the captured two-dimensional code includes the two-dimensional code C flag, it is determined as YES in S28A, and the captured two-dimensional code does not include the two-dimensional code C flag. In that case, it is determined as NO in S28A.

If it is determined that the captured two-dimensional code is the third two-dimensional code C (YES in S28A), the process proceeds to S28B. In S28B, information based on the normal game history information is displayed on the display unit 140 on the mobile terminal.

Here, the information based on the normal game history information is the slump graph, the number of BB prizes, the number of RB prizes, the number of ATs, the number of small wins, the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect A, the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect B, and the like. is there.

The slump graph is a graph showing changes in the number of medals paid out. The slump graph is, for example, a line graph in which the horizontal axis is the number of digested games and the vertical axis is the number of medals paid out. The slump graph may be a line graph in which the horizontal axis is the time zone and the vertical axis is the number of medals paid out. Further, the slump graph is not limited to a line graph, and may be a graph of another format, for example, a bar graph or a pie graph. Further, even if it is not a slump graph, other information may be used as long as the transition of the number of medals to be paid out can be specified.

An example of displaying information based on normal game history information is not particularly shown, but for example, the following display may be performed. For example, a slump graph is displayed at the bottom of the display area of the display unit 140, and the BB winning count, the RB winning count, the AT count, the small winning combination winning count, the execution count of the setting suggestion effect A, and the execution of the setting suggestion effect B are displayed at the top. The number of times is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, information based on the normal game history information for the current day, 1 day before to 7 days before, can be displayed. Specifically, eight options such as "for the day", "1 day ago", "2 days ago", ... "7 days ago" are displayed together with the information based on the normal game history information. Information based on normal game history information according to the options selected by the player is displayed. Specifically, when "for the current day" is selected, information based on the normal game history information for the current day is displayed. Further, for example, when "4 days ago" is selected, information based on the normal game history information 4 days ago is displayed.

In addition, by displaying the number of BB winnings, the number of RB winnings, and the number of ATs, the player is made to predict the possibility of winning a BB, the possibility of winning an RN, the possibility of being controlled by an AT, etc. in the future. Can be done. Further, by displaying the number of times the setting suggestion effect A is executed and the number of times the setting suggestion effect B is executed, the player can predict the set value. It can be said that the larger the number of times the setting suggestion effect B is executed, the higher the possibility that the set value is set to any of 4 to 6. In particular, the player can predict the possibility that the set value is set to any of 4 to 6 by visually recognizing the number of times the setting suggestion effect B is executed.

When the processing of S28B is completed, the two-dimensional code-related processing of the mobile terminal 1100 is completed. When the processing of S28A is completed, the process proceeds to the processing of S46.

Next, the two-dimensional code-related processing of the management server 1200 will be described. When the management server 1200 receives the encrypted information from the mobile terminal 1100, the management server 1200 executes the update process in S36. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the update process. First, the control unit 210 executes a URL decoding process on the encrypted information associated with the URL of the update request (S3100). By the URL decoding process, predetermined information (any of the first predetermined information, the second predetermined information, and the third predetermined information) is generated.

Next, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the generated predetermined information includes the two-dimensional code C flag (S3200). If the generated predetermined information includes the two-dimensional code C flag (YES in S3200), the process proceeds to S3202A, and if the two-dimensional code C flag is not included (NO in S3200), the process proceeds to S3202A. Proceed to S3201.

That is, if the imaged two-dimensional code that triggered the update process of S36 is the third two-dimensional code C, the process proceeds to S3202A, and the imaged two-dimensional code that triggered the update process of S36 proceeds. If the code is the first two-dimensional code A or the second two-dimensional code B, the process proceeds to S3201.

In S3201, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 that is the source of the update request is already registered in the player database. If the terminal identification information is not registered in the player database (NO in S3201), the process proceeds to S3214.

On the other hand, when the terminal identification information is already registered in the player database (YES in S3201), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same URL as the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB. (S3202). As a result, when the same URL is registered in the invalid URL DB (YES in S3202), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process in S3214.

On the other hand, when the same URL is registered in the invalid URL DB (NO in S3202), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same URL as the update request URL is registered in the registered URL DB. (S3203). As a result, when the same URL is registered in the registration URL DB (YES in S3203), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process in S3214.

On the other hand, when the same URL is registered in the registration URL DB (NO in S3203), the control unit 210 determines whether or not each parameter decoded in S3100 has a value within a predetermined range (NO). S3205). As a result, when any of the parameters does not have a value within the predetermined range (NO in S3205), the control unit advances the process to be executed to the process in S3214.

On the other hand, when each parameter has a value within a predetermined range (YES in S3205), the control unit 210 sets the password specified from the update request and the player information corresponding to the terminal identification information in the player database. It is determined whether or not the stored password matches (S3206). As a result, when the passwords match (YES in S3206), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process in S3204.

On the other hand, when the passwords do not match (NO in S3206), the control unit 210 determines whether or not there is a mismatch of only one character and the difference is one character before and after the password input (S3207). .. The difference of one character before and after the password input is one character before and after the password input screen shown in FIG. 13 (b). For example, if one character included in the regular password is "Z", The one character before and after that corresponds to "Y" and "=". As a result, if there is a discrepancy of two or more characters, or if there is no difference of one character before and after (NO in S3207), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process in S3214.

On the other hand, if there is a mismatch of only one character and there is a difference of one character before and after (YES in S3207), it is assumed that the condition of the input error is satisfied, and it is tentatively authenticated that the player has been issued a password, and the control unit 210 tentatively authenticates. , The process to be executed proceeds to the process of S3208.

Next, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same password or game random number specified from the update request is stored in the specific game history information corresponding to the terminal identification information in the specific game history database. (S3208). As a result, when the same password or game random number is stored in the specific game history information (YES in S3208), it is highly possible that the update request is based on the same two-dimensional code as that used in the previous update request. high. Therefore, the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of S3214.

On the other hand, when neither the same password nor the game random number is stored in the game result information (NO in S3208), the control unit 210 is the player based on the specific game history information or the like received from the mobile terminal 1100. The content of the player information corresponding to the player in the database is updated, and the specific game history information is additionally registered in the specific game history database (S3209). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby. Further, in S3209, the control unit 210 updates the generation information corresponding to the slot machine identification information in the generation information database (see FIG. 11C) based on the generation information received from the mobile terminal 1100.

Next, the control unit 210 registers the URL of the update request in the registration URL DB (S3211). Further, in step 3214, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the URL of the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (S3214). As a result, when the URL of the update request is registered in the illegal URL DB (YES in S3214), the control unit 210 indicates in the terminal identification information that the specific game history and the like cannot be updated. It is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1100 (S3216). After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

On the other hand, when the URL of the update request is not registered in the invalid URL DB (NO in S3214), the URL of the update request is registered in the invalid URL DB (S3216), and the process of S3216 is executed. After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

In the above update process, when the password does not match only one character and is different by one character before and after (YES in S3207), the update of the player information is based on the received specific game history information and the like. Therefore, instead of updating all the applicable items, the number of digested games, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, the types of achievement missions that can appear at the level stored in the player information, etc. are specified. Only items that do not affect the continuity of the game history are updated, and items that affect the continuity of the specific game history, such as the level, the type of achievement mission that does not appear at the level stored in the player information, etc., are updated. It may not be done. At that time, in the notification of update completion, the password did not match completely, but it was within the range of typos, so only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. You may want to be notified. In this way, the player can recognize that the password has been entered incorrectly, but the specific game history has been updated successfully, and even if there is a specific game history that has not been updated, the cause can be determined. It becomes possible to identify.

In addition, the condition of the input error is an arbitrary design item, and it is presumed that there is a high possibility that the input error is due to the similarity between the password registered in the management server 1200 and the password included in the update request. Anything that can be done will do. For example, it may be determined that the input error condition is satisfied only when both passwords differ by only one character, or the input error condition is satisfied when the difference is up to two characters by one character before and after. It may be determined that the character has been used. Also, if the different characters in both passwords are characters that are likely to be mistaken, such as "O" and "0", or if they are presumed to have high similarity, such as the difference between uppercase and lowercase letters, enter them. It may be determined that the condition of the mistake is satisfied.

Next, a case where NO is determined in S3100 will be described. If NO is determined in S3100, the process proceeds to S3202A. Since S3202A, S3203A, and S3205A are the same as the processes of S3202, S3203, and S3205, respectively, the description thereof will be omitted. If YES is determined in S3205A, the process proceeds to S3300.

In S3300, the control unit 210 updates the push information (see FIG. 11D) of the storage unit 220. Here, as described in FIG. 20 (c), in the push information (for the past 30 days) up to the previous day, the date of the day can be specified for each of the push information for one day. Information α is added. Here, when the date-specific information specified from the date-specific information is already stored in the RAM 91b, the date-specific information already stored in the RAM 91b is not updated. For example, in the example of FIG. 10 (f), the push information for May 29, 2015 and the push information for May 30, 2015 are already stored. Therefore, the eye-catching information to which the date-specific information α that can specify May 29, 2015 is added, and the eye-catching information to which the date-specific information α that can specify May 30, 2015 is added are the third. Even if it is included in the predetermined information, the May 29, 2015 and May 30, 2015 push information already stored in the RAM 91b is not updated.

In this way, by adding the date identification information α to each of the push information up to the previous day, it is possible to prevent the push information stored in the RAM 91b from being updated in duplicate, and the processing burden of the update process is increased. Can be reduced. When the process of S3300 is completed, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

The description returns to FIG. When the update process of S36 is completed, the process proceeds to S38. In S38, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the two-dimensional code imaged in S24 is the first two-dimensional code A. This determination is made by detecting the presence or absence of the two-dimensional code A flag described with reference to FIG. 20 (a). When it is determined that the two-dimensional code A flag is included as a result of executing the URL decoding process of S3204, it is determined that the analyzed two-dimensional code is the first two-dimensional code A. On the other hand, when it is determined that the two-dimensional code A flag is not included as a result of executing the URL decoding process, the analyzed two-dimensional code is the second two-dimensional code B or the third two-dimensional code. It is judged to be C.

When it is determined in S38 that the imaged two-dimensional code is the first two-dimensional code A (YES in S38), the process proceeds to S40. Further, in S38, when it is determined that the imaged two-dimensional code is not the first two-dimensional code A (the second two-dimensional code B or the third two-dimensional code C) (NO in S38). , Proceed to S43.

In S40, the communication unit 250 transmits the fraudulent possibility information (door opening information and connector disconnection information) among the generated information to the mobile terminal 1100 specified from the mobile terminal identification information acquired in S36. That is, in S40, the fraud possibility information can be transmitted to the mobile terminal of the clerk who is controlled to the setting change state described in S16.

In S46, the control unit 210 causes the display unit 140 to display an image based on the information transmitted from the management server 1200. That is, in S46, the control unit 110 causes the display unit 140 to display an image based on the fraudulent possibility information. FIG. 23 shows an example of the display mode of the display unit 140 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, for example, "Door opening occurred: May 17, 2014 AM1: 13 (during power failure) Connector disconnection occurred: None" is displayed on the display unit 140. The viewer who browses the display unit 140 (that is, the clerk who has shifted to the setting change state of S16) can recognize the date and time when the door opening occurs and the connector disconnection does not occur.

In S43, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the two-dimensional code imaged in S24 is the second two-dimensional code B. This determination is made by detecting the presence or absence of the two-dimensional code C flag described in FIG. 20 (a). When it is determined that the two-dimensional code C flag is included as a result of executing the URL decoding process of S3204, the analyzed two-dimensional code is not the second two-dimensional code B (third two). Dimension code C). On the other hand, when it is determined that the two-dimensional code C flag is not included as a result of executing the URL decoding process, it is determined that the analyzed two-dimensional code is the second two-dimensional code B. If YES is determined in S43, the process proceeds to S44, and if NO is determined in S43, the two-dimensional code-related processing is terminated.

In S44, the communication unit 250 transmits the specific game history information corresponding to the terminal identification information acquired in S36 to the mobile terminal 1100 specified from the terminal identification information. That is, in S44, the specific game history information can be transmitted to the mobile terminal of the player who has selected the menu item of the "two-dimensional code creation" described in S20.

In S46, the control unit 110 causes the display unit 140 to display an image based on the specific game history information (see FIG. 22 (F)). A viewer (player) who browses the display unit 140 can recognize his / her specific game history information.

[About display power recovery processing and non-display power recovery processing, etc.]
Next, the non-display power recovery process (S142 in FIG. 18) and the display power recovery process (S144 in FIG. 18) described with reference to FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the timing of the non-display power recovery process and the display power recovery process. Further, FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the non-display power recovery process and the display power recovery process.

In the example of FIG. 24, 6/28 (June 28), 6/29 (June 29), and 6/30 (June 30) will be described as examples. Further, in the example of FIG. 24, at 9 am on 6/28, 6/29, and 6/30, the power is restored by a clerk of a game store (the power of the slot machine is turned on), and 23 pm It is assumed that the power was cut off by a clerk at 30:30 (the power of the slot machine is turned off).

In the example of FIG. 25, the current day's push information, the current day's normal game history information, the previous day's push information, and the previous day's normal game history information are each surrounded by a square. The square means a storage area of information surrounded by the square. In the following, the area that stores the day-to-day push information (that is, the area that stores the database of FIG. 10 (e)) is referred to as the “day-day push information area”. Further, the area in which the eye-pressing information up to the previous day is stored (that is, the area in which the database of FIG. 10F is stored) is referred to as the "eye-pressing information area up to the previous day". Further, the area in which the normal game history information of the day is stored (that is, the area in which the database of FIG. 10C is stored) is referred to as the "normal game history information area of the day". Further, the area in which the normal game history information up to the previous day is stored (that is, the area in which the database of FIG. 10D is stored) is referred to as the "normal game history information area up to the previous day".

As shown in FIG. 24, as shown at 9 am from June 28 to June 30, when the power is restored, either the hidden power recovery process or the display power recovery process is executed. .. At the same time, the execution of the information update process is started.

FIG. 25A shows the information update process. The information update process includes a process of updating the current day's push information as shown in FIG. 25 (A-1) and a process of updating the current day's normal game history information as shown in FIG. 25 (A-2). And include. As described with reference to FIG. 10B, in the period from the time when the power is restored to the slot machine 1 to the time when the power is cut off (normal game history update period), every time one game is exhausted, the day is played. Normal game history information is updated. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 10 (e), in the period from the time when the power is restored to the slot machine 1 to the time when the power is cut off (normal game history update period), every time one game is exhausted, The information on the day will be updated.

Further, it is assumed that the menu screen is not displayed on 6/28. Next, it is assumed that the slot machine 1 is restored by a clerk or the like at 9:00 am on June 29. Since the menu screen is not displayed on 6/28 (NO in S140 in FIG. 18), the power recovery process at 9:00 am on 6/29 is a hidden power recovery process (S142 in FIG. 18). Is executed.

FIG. 25B shows a hidden power recovery process. As shown in FIG. 25 (B-1), the hidden power recovery process is the power recovery process for the push information and the normal game history information as shown in FIG. 25 (B-2). Including electric processing.

First, with reference to FIG. 25 (B-1), the process at the time of power recovery for the push information will be described. In the power recovery processing for the press information, the press information up to the previous day (FIG. 10 (f)) and the press information on the current day (FIG. 10 (e)) are transferred to the buffer area, and the press information up to the previous day is transferred. The push information and the push information of the day are added in the buffer area. Then, the information in the buffer area (information obtained by adding the pressing information up to the previous day and the pressing information on the current day) is transferred to the pressing information area up to the previous day. At the same time, the information stored in the push information area of the day is deleted (see the * mark in FIG. 25 (B-1)).

Next, with reference to FIG. 25 (B-2), the process at the time of power recovery of the normal game history information will be described. In the power recovery processing for the normal game history information, the normal game history information (FIG. 10 (d)) up to the previous day and the normal game history information (FIG. 10 (c)) of the current day are transferred to the buffer area, and the previous day. The normal game history information up to and the normal game history information of the day are added in the buffer area. Then, the information in the buffer area (information obtained by adding the normal game history information up to the previous day and the normal game history information on the current day) is transferred to the normal game history information area up to the previous day. At the same time, the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day is deleted (see the * mark in FIG. 25 (B-2)).

That is, by executing the hidden power recovery processing at 9:00 am on 6/29, the current day's push information (6/28 push information) is changed to the previous day's push information (5/28 ~). It is added to the push information on 6/27), and the push information on 5/28 is deleted by S146 in FIG. As a result, the push information for 5/29 to 6/28 (the push information for the past 30 days) is stored in the push information area up to the previous day.

In addition, by executing the hidden power recovery processing at 9:00 am on June 29, the normal game history information of the day (normal game history information of 6/28) becomes the normal game history information (6) up to the previous day. It is added to the normal game history information of / 21 to 6/27), and the normal game history information of 6/21 is deleted by S146 in FIG. As a result, the normal game history information for 6/22 to 6/28 (normal game history information for the past 7 days) is stored in the normal game history information area up to the previous day.

By executing the hidden power recovery processing at 9:00 am on 6/29, both the information in the stamp information area of the day and the information in the normal game history information area of the day are deleted (FIG. 25 (B). -1) and the * mark in FIG. 25 (B-2)). Therefore, on 6/29, it is possible to accurately store the current day's push information and the current day's normal game history information.

Further, it is assumed that the menu screen is displayed at 15:00 on 6/29. In this case, as described in S16A and S16D of FIG. 17, a third two-dimensional code C is generated and displayed.

FIG. 25 (D) shows the generation of the third two-dimensional code C. In the generation process of the third two-dimensional code C, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), the eye-pressing information of the day is transferred to the eye-pressing information area up to the previous day, so that the eye-pressing information up to the previous day is transferred. In the area, the push information of the corresponding day and the push information up to the previous day are added. Further, by shifting the normal game history information of the day to the normal game history information area up to the previous day, the normal game history information of the day and the normal game history information up to the previous day can be obtained in the normal game history information area up to the previous day. Is added.

Then, the information stored in the push information area up to the previous day (the push information of the day + the push information up to the previous day) and the information stored in the normal game history information area up to the previous day (the normal game of the day). A third two-dimensional code C is generated from the history information + the normal game history information up to the previous day) (see also FIG. 20 (c)).

Further, by executing the generation process of the third two-dimensional code C, both the information of the stamp information area of the day and the information of the normal game history information area of the day are deleted (* in FIG. 25 (D)). See mark). Therefore, after the third two-dimensional code C is generated, it is possible to accurately store the current day's push information and the current day's normal game history information.

Next, it is assumed that the slot machine 1 is restored by a clerk or the like at 9:00 am on 6/30. Since the menu screen was displayed on 6/29 (YES in S140 in FIG. 18), the display power recovery process (S144 in FIG. 18) is executed at 9:00 am on 6/30.

FIG. 25C shows a hidden power recovery process. As shown in FIG. 25 (C-1), the hidden power recovery process is the power recovery process for the push information and the normal game history information as shown in FIG. 25 (C-2). Including electric processing.

First, with reference to FIG. 25 (C-1), the process at the time of power recovery for the push information will be described. The processing at the time of power recovery for the push information shifts the push information of the current day to the push information area up to the previous day, so that the push information of the corresponding day and the push information up to the previous day are displayed in the push information area up to the previous day. And add. At the same time, the information stored in the push information area of the day is deleted (see the * mark in FIG. 25 (C-1)).

Next, with reference to FIG. 25 (C-2), the process at the time of power recovery of the normal game history information will be described. The normal game history information of the day is transferred to the normal game history information area up to the previous day, so that the normal game history information of the day is transferred to the normal game history information area up to the previous day. The information and the normal game history information up to the previous day are added. At the same time, the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day is deleted (see the * mark in FIG. 25 (C-2)).

That is, by executing the display recovery time processing at 9:00 am on 6/30, the current day's push information (6/29 push information) becomes the previous day's push information (5/29 to 6). It is added to the push information of / 28), and the push information of 5/29 is deleted by S146 in FIG. As a result, the push information area up to the previous day stores the push information for 5/30 to 6/29 minutes.

In addition, by executing the display recovery time processing at 9:00 am on 6/30, the normal game history information of the day (normal game history information of 6/29) becomes the normal game history information (6 /) up to the previous day. It is added to the normal game history information of 22 to 6/28), and the normal game history information of 6/22 is deleted by S146 in FIG. As a result, the normal game history information area up to the previous day stores the normal game history information from June 23 to June 29.

By executing the hidden power recovery processing at 9:00 am on 6/30, both the information in the push information area of the day and the information in the normal game history information area of the day are deleted. Therefore, on 6/30, it is possible to accurately store the current day's push information and the current day's normal game history information.

As the power recovery process at 9:00 am on 6/28 in FIG. 24, the display power recovery process was executed when the menu screen was displayed on 6/27, and the menu screen was not displayed on 6/27. Occasionally, hidden power recovery processing is executed.

Next, the reason why the buffer area is used in the hidden power recovery process of FIG. 25B will be described. In the following description, the push information will be described as an example. In the example of FIG. 24, since the menu screen was not displayed on 6/28, the hidden power recovery process is executed at 9:00 am on 6/29. For example, even though the power was restored at 9:00 am on June 28, the power restoration process may not be performed due to an error or the like. In this case, since the generation process of the third two-dimensional code C is not executed on 6/28, when the power is cut off on 6/28 (23:30), 6/27 is pushed. The information is not stored in the push information area up to the previous day, and both 6/27 and 6/28 push information (two days' worth of push information) is stored in the current day push information area. It becomes a state, and the amount of information stored in the push information area of the day becomes a large amount (hereinafter, referred to as "a large amount of information"). Assuming that, as shown in FIG. 25 (C-1), a large amount of information stored in the push information area of the current day is directly transferred to the push information area up to the previous day without using the buffer area. In some cases, the transfer speed may be slowed down, or all the information stored in the push information area on the current day may not be transferred to the push information area up to the previous day. Then, even if the process of adding the push information of the corresponding day and the push information up to the previous day is executed in the push information area up to the previous day, there is a possibility that the addition cannot be performed appropriately.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25 (B-1), the process using the buffer area is executed. By executing the process using the buffer area in this way, even if a large amount of information is stored in the push information area of the day, the large amount of information is transferred to the buffer area in which no information is stored. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the transfer speed is reduced or that all the information stored in the push information area on the day cannot be transferred to the buffer area.

On the other hand, in the display power recovery processing shown in FIG. 25 (C), the push information of the current day is directly transferred (without using the buffer area) to the push information area up to the previous day. The display power recovery process is executed when the menu screen is displayed the day before, that is, when the third two-dimensional code C generation process (FIG. 25 (D)) is executed the day before. is there.

By performing the third two-dimensional code C generation process, the push information on the current day is transferred to the push information area up to the previous day. In other words, when the display power recovery process is executed, a larger amount of information (two days' worth of push information) is stored in the push information area of the day than when the non-display power recovery process is executed. It is unlikely that the situation will be remembered. Therefore, in the display power recovery process, a process that does not use the buffer area is executed.

[Differences between the normal game history information displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the normal game history information displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100]
As described in S28B of FIG. 19, the normal game history information can also be displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 by capturing the third two-dimensional code C on the mobile terminal 1100, and can be displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. ), Even when the menu item of "Game history" is selected, it can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Below, the normal game history information displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 (hereinafter, referred to as "first normal game history information") and the normal game history information displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (hereinafter, "" The difference from the "second normal game history information") will be described.

It is preferable that the first normal game history information is more advantageous to the player than the second normal game history information. Here, "advantageous for the player" is preferably "a large amount of information". That is, it is preferable that the first normal game history information has a larger amount of information than the second normal game history information. For example, by displaying the first normal game history information, the number of times of setting suggestion effect A and the number of times of setting suggestion effect B are displayed, while by displaying the second normal game history information, the number of setting suggestion effect A is displayed. The number of times and the number of times of setting suggestion effect B may not be displayed.

Further, "advantageous for the player" may mean "high accuracy of information". That is, the accuracy of the first normal game history information may be higher than that of the second normal game history information. For example, the horizontal axis (number of digestion games) in the slump graph displayed in the first normal game history information is in increments of 10, while the horizontal axis (digestion game) in the slump graph displayed in the second normal game history information. The number) may be in increments of 100.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, the third two-dimensional code C is displayed when the menu screen (FIG. 12 (a)) is displayed. When the third two-dimensional code C is imaged by the player's mobile terminal 1100, the mobile terminal can display information based on the normal game history information (see S28B in FIG. 19). Here, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), the third two-dimensional code C of the present embodiment includes not only the normal game history information but also the update URL and the push information. Therefore, when the third two-dimensional code C is imaged by the player's mobile terminal, the push information in the management server 1200 can also be updated (S3300 in FIG. 21). That is, the player sends the push information to the management server 1200 by using the "imaging action of the third two-dimensional code C performed to display the normal game history information", and the information is transmitted to the management server 1200 in the management server 1200. It is possible to update the push information.

Further, since the normal game history information of the day stored in the RAM 91b is output at the output timing of the third two-dimensional code C, the latest normal game history information can be acquired by the mobile terminal 1100 ( 20 (c) and 25 (D)).

(2) Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 (A-2), the normal game history information of the day is obtained from the time when the power is restored to the slot machine 1, that is, to the player's intention. Regardless, it will be updated every time one game is exhausted. Therefore, it is possible to update the normal game history information of the day without forcing the player to operate.

(3) Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (c), 10 (d), 25 (B), and 25 (C), the normal game history information includes the normal game history information of the day and the previous day. The normal game history information of the day is stored in the normal game history information area of the day, and the normal game history up to the previous day is stored in the normal game history information area up to the previous day. Therefore, the amount of normal game history information can be increased. Further, by separately storing the normal game history information of the day and the normal game history information up to the previous day, the normal game history information of the day and the normal game history information up to the previous day can be appropriately stored. ..

(4) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B-2) and 25 (C-2), when the power recovery process (non-display power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed, The information stored in the normal game history information area of the day is transferred to the normal game history information area up to the previous day. Therefore, the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day can be protected.

In addition, in a slot machine that does not erase the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day when the power recovery process (hidden power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed, the said The information remains without being erased. In this case, due to the existence of the remaining information, the normal game history information stored on the day when the power recovery processing is executed is destroyed or lost. Therefore, the normal game history information of the day is used. There is a risk of reducing the accuracy of the update process.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B-2) and 25 (C-2), when the power recovery process (non-display power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed. , The information stored in the normal game history information area of the day is deleted. Therefore, since the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day is not retained, the normal game history information stored on the day when the power recovery processing is executed is destroyed or lost. Therefore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the update processing of the normal game history information on the day.

(5) As shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and 25, the third two-dimensional code C is generated using the normal game history information up to the previous day and the normal game history information of the current day. Therefore, the amount of normal game history information included in the third two-dimensional code C can be diversified.

(6) Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 (A-1), the push information on the day is from the time when the power is restored to the slot machine 1, that is, regardless of the player's intention. It is updated every time one game is exhausted. Therefore, it is possible to update the push information on the day without forcing the player to operate.

(7) Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (e), 10 (f), 25 (B), and 25 (C), the eye-pressing information includes the eye-pressing information of the current day and the eyes up to the previous day. It is divided into push information, the push information of the day is stored in the push information area of the day, and the normal game history up to the previous day is stored in the push information area up to the previous day. Therefore, the amount of push information can be increased. Further, by separately storing the current day's pressing information and the previous day's pressing information, the current day's pressing information and the previous day's pressing information can be appropriately stored.

(8) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B-1) and 25 (C-1), when the power recovery process (non-display power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed, The information stored in the push information area of the current day is transferred to the push information area up to the previous day. Therefore, the information stored in the push information area of the day can be protected.

Further, if the slot machine does not erase the information stored in the push information area of the day when the power recovery process (hidden power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed, the information is used. Will remain without being erased. In this case, due to the existence of the remaining information, the eye-pressing information stored on the day when the power restoration processing is executed is destroyed or lost, so that the accuracy of the eye-pressing information update processing is accurate. May decrease.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B-1) and 25 (C-1), when the power recovery process (non-display power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed. , The information stored in the push information area of the day is deleted. Therefore, since the information stored in the push information area on the current day is not retained, it is possible to prevent the push information stored on the day when the power recovery process is executed from being destroyed or lost. Therefore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the update processing of the push information on the day.

(9) As shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and 25, the third two-dimensional code C is generated by using the eye-pressing information up to the previous day and the eye-pressing information of the current day. Therefore, it is possible to increase the amount of eye-catching information included in the third two-dimensional code C.

(10) The player captures a third two-dimensional code C on the mobile terminal 1100 to display a slump graph capable of specifying the transition of the number of medals paid out on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. (S28B in FIG. 19). Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the transition of the number of medals paid out of the slot machine 1 that generated the third two-dimensional code C.

(11) By the way, in order for the management server 1200 to update the push information, it is necessary for the player to image the third two-dimensional code C on the mobile terminal 1100. However, even if the third two-dimensional code C is displayed, it may not be imaged by the player. In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the third two-dimensional code C has been imaged, the current-day push information (referred to as push information X) included in the third two-dimensional code C is By the processing at the time of power recovery, it is used as the information to be pressed up to the previous day (FIG. 25 (B) or FIG. 25 (C)). Further, as the pressing information up to the previous day, the pressing information for the past 30 days is stored, and the pressing information up to the previous day is included in the third two-dimensional code C. Therefore, even if the player may not be imaged when the third two-dimensional code C is displayed, if the third two-dimensional code C is imaged within 30 days from that date, the third two-dimensional code C is said to be imaged. The push information X will be transmitted to the management server 1200.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by storing the pressing information for the past 30 days as the pressing information up to the previous day, even if the player may not capture the third two-dimensional code C, the player may not be able to image the third two-dimensional code C. It is possible to prevent as much as possible that the push information X included in the third two-dimensional code C is not transmitted to the management server 1200.

(12) The third two-dimensional code C includes the push information (for the past 30 days) up to the previous day, but the date of the day can be specified for each of the push information for one day. Date specific information α is added (see FIG. 20 (c)). When the date pressing information specified from the date specifying information is already stored in the RAM 91b, the control unit 210 does not update the already stored pressing information. By adding the date specific information α in this way, it is possible to prevent duplicate updates of the eye-pressing information stored in the RAM 91b, and it is possible to reduce the processing load of the update process.

(13) As shown in FIG. 25 (D), when the third two-dimensional code C is generated, the push information of the current day is transferred to the push information area up to the previous day, and the push information of the corresponding day is transferred. The information stored in the area and the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day are deleted. Therefore, not only the processing at the time of power recovery but also when the third two-dimensional code C is generated, the information stored in the push information area of the day and the normal game history information area of the day are stored. The information is deleted. Therefore, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the information stored in the push information area of the day and the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day are deleted, and the push information of the day and the push information of the day can be increased. Normal game history information can be stored accurately.

(14) In the present embodiment, when the player selects "two-dimensional code creation" (see S20) at the end of the specific game history update period, the specific game history for the specific game history update period A second two-dimensional code B containing the information is displayed. When the second two-dimensional code B is imaged by the player's mobile terminal, the specific game history information can be transmitted to the management server 1200 to update the specific game history information in the management server 1200. (Update process of S36). Here, as shown in FIG. 20, the second two-dimensional code B of the present embodiment includes not only specific game history information but also generation information. Therefore, when the two-dimensional code is imaged by the player's mobile terminal, not only the specific game history information in the management server 1200 but also the generated information can be updated. That is, the occurrence information is transmitted to the management server 1200 to update the occurrence information in the management server 1200 by using the "two-dimensional code imaging action performed for updating the specific game history information" by the player. be able to.

(15) Further, as shown in S12 and S14 of FIG. 17, when the date is changed, information other than the generated information in the RAM 91b is deleted. Therefore, the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b can be improved. On the other hand, when the date is changed, the generated information in the RAM 91b is not erased. Therefore, the generated information can be appropriately retained and can be transmitted to the management server 1200 without losing the generated information.

(16) Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the occurrence information includes error information. Therefore, the error information can be stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. Therefore, the administrator of the management server 1200 can display the occurrence information image and grasp the occurrence status of the error specified from the error information. In addition, the errors include errors with a high possibility of fraud (RAM abnormality error, setting value error, etc.) and errors with a low possibility of fraud (inserted medal out error, full tank error, etc.). In particular, when an error with a high possibility of fraud occurs and the error information about the error is stored in the storage unit 220, "the slot machine identified from the slot machine identification information corresponding to the error information is fraudulent. It is possible to make the administrator aware that "it may have been done".

(17) Further, when the second two-dimensional code B is displayed in S22 of FIG. 17, the generated information in the RAM 91b included in the second two-dimensional code B is erased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the output generated information from being accumulated forever, and it is possible to improve the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b. Further, since the second two-dimensional code B of the present embodiment includes the generation information, the generation information is transmitted to the management server 1200 via the mobile terminal 1100 and stored. Therefore, it is less necessary to retain the generated information in the RAM 91b included in the two-dimensional code, and no inconvenience occurs.

(18) When the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is determined to be in the setting change state (YES in S16), the first two-dimensional code A is generated and displayed in S18. Here, in order to control the slot machine 1 from the state when it was manufactured to the playable state, it is necessary to go through the setting change state. That is, the first two-dimensional code A is generated and displayed from the state when the slot machine 1 was manufactured to the time when the slot machine 1 is controlled to the playable state. When the clerk images the first two-dimensional code A with the mobile terminal 1100, the image based on the fraudulent possibility information (door opening information and connector disconnection information) included in the first two-dimensional code A is displayed on the mobile terminal. It is displayed on the terminal 1100 (see S46 in FIG. 17). In this way, by generating and displaying the first two-dimensional code A each time the store clerk or the like shifts to the setting change state, it is possible to make the store clerk grasp whether or not the fraudulent act has been performed.

Further, during the carry-in period (the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is manufactured at the manufacturing factory to the time when the slot machine 1 is carried into the game store and the first power is turned on), the power is cut off. Even if there is, the slot machine 1 can detect the occurrence of fraudulent acts (opening of the front door 1b and disconnection of the connector). That is, the fraudulent possibility information at the date and time within the carry-in period is information based on the fraudulent act performed during the carry-in period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the image based on the fraud possibility information at the date and time within the carry-in period can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100. Therefore, it is possible to have the clerk who browses the image grasp whether or not the fraudulent act has been performed during the delivery period. The possible fraudulent acts during the carry-in period are, for example, performed by a worker in the manufacturing factory, a worker of a carrier who transports the slot machine 1 from the manufacturing factory to the game store, a malicious clerk of the game store, and the like. It is a possible act.

(19) Further, the fraudulent possibility information at the date and time within the carry-in period is also stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. Therefore, the fraudulent possibility information is not only displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 of the clerk, but also stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. (See S3209 in FIG. 21). Therefore, it is possible for the administrator to grasp whether or not the fraudulent act has been performed during the carry-in period, and it is possible to leave the history of the fraudulent act on the management server 1200.

(20) Further, not only when the slot machine 1 is controlled from the state when it was manufactured to the setting change state, but also when it is controlled from the gameable state to the setting change state, according to S18 of FIG. 17, the first Generates and displays the two-dimensional code A of. Therefore, even when the game is playable, when the setting is changed, the mobile terminal 1100 of the clerk may display an image based on the fraudulent possibility information, or the fraudulent possibility information may be stored in the management server 1200. Therefore, it is possible to frequently let the clerk or the manager know whether or not the fraudulent act is being carried out.

(21) Generally, the slot machine 1 is turned off during the time when the game store is closed (for example, at night or when the game store is closed). In the present embodiment, it is possible to detect the occurrence of fraudulent acts at the time of power failure (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Further, the fraudulent possibility information based on the fraudulent possibility act at the time of the power failure can be stored in the management server 1200, or the image based on the fraudulent possibility information can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 of the clerk. Therefore, it is possible to make the manager or the clerk aware of the occurrence of fraudulent acts at the time of power failure, for example, during the time when the game store is closed. In particular, if the clerk performs an operation to control the setting change state before the opening of the amusement store, it is possible to identify a possible fraudulent act at night the day before that day.

(22) Further, as shown in S40, S44, and S46, the error information is not displayed on the mobile terminal 1100. Since the error information is generally unnecessary information for the player, it is possible to prevent the player from viewing such unnecessary information. Further, in the present embodiment, the error information is not transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100. Therefore, the communication efficiency can be improved as compared with the configuration in which the error information is transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100.

[Embodiment 2]
In the second embodiment, a case where the slot machine 1 in the above-described first embodiment is replaced with the pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described. Further, the pachinko gaming machine includes a part of the same configuration as the example of the slot machine 1, and the description of the same configuration / processing will be omitted, and different configurations / processing will be described.

A production display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variable display device changes at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the effect display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A variable display (also referred to as a variable display, an updated display, or a patrol display) of an effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with at least one of the variable displays is performed. The variable display of the effect symbol is executed in various variable modes such as a scroll display and an in-situ switching display. The effect display device corresponds to a variation display device that displays variations of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. The effect display device is provided with an effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol on the display screen, and the effect symbol display area has, for example, three (plurality) of "left", "middle", and "right". There is a symbol display area as a display area for variable display of the effect symbol. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game ball has won a prize in a predetermined winning opening, but the predetermined start condition (the variable display due to the hold memory that is not in the big hit game and has been started first is finished. When is not satisfied, the information is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number range (for example, 4). Here, the hold storage information is information for specifying, for example, whether or not to control a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot state).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a main power switch and a game start switch. The pachinko gaming machine can start the game when the main power switch is turned on and the game start switch is turned on. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a production switch (corresponding to the production switch 56) in addition to the ball striking operation handle for firing the ball (game ball). The sub-game machine of the pachinko gaming machine is electrically connected to the sub-control unit so that the operation of the effect switch can be detected. S18 in FIG. 17 is replaced with a process for determining "whether or not the game start switch is turned on". Further, the number of digested games and the number of BBs (number of RBs) in the specific game history of the slot machine 1 are replaced with the total number of rotations and the number of big hits of the variable display of the effect display device of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, in the slump graph, the number of medals paid out is replaced with the number of game balls paid out.

Such a pachinko gaming machine is further provided with the following configuration.
(1) In the present embodiment, the third two-dimensional code C is displayed when the menu screen (FIG. 12 (a)) is displayed. When the third two-dimensional code C is imaged by the player's mobile terminal 1100, the mobile terminal can display information based on the normal game history information (see S28B in FIG. 19). Here, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), the third two-dimensional code C of the present embodiment includes not only the normal game history information but also the update URL and the push information. Therefore, when the third two-dimensional code C is imaged by the player's mobile terminal, the push information in the management server 1200 can also be updated (S3300 in FIG. 21). That is, the player sends the push information to the management server 1200 by using the "imaging action of the third two-dimensional code C performed to display the normal game history information", and the information is transmitted to the management server 1200 in the management server 1200. It is possible to update the push information.

Further, since the normal game history information of the day stored in the RAM 91b is output at the output timing of the third two-dimensional code C, the latest normal game history information can be acquired by the mobile terminal 1100 ( 20 (c) and 25 (D)).

(2) Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 (A-2), the normal game history information of the day is obtained from the time when the power is restored to the pachinko gaming machine, that is, to the player's intention. Regardless, it will be updated every time one game is exhausted. Therefore, it is possible to update the normal game history information of the day without forcing the player to operate.

(3) Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (c), 10 (d), 25 (B), and 25 (C), the normal game history information includes the normal game history information of the day and the previous day. The normal game history information of the day is stored in the normal game history information area of the day, and the normal game history up to the previous day is stored in the normal game history information area up to the previous day. Therefore, the amount of normal game history information can be increased. Further, by separately storing the normal game history information of the day and the normal game history information up to the previous day, the normal game history information of the day and the normal game history information up to the previous day can be appropriately stored. ..

(4) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B-2) and 25 (C-2), when the power recovery process (non-display power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed, The information stored in the normal game history information area of the day is transferred to the normal game history information area up to the previous day. Therefore, the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day can be protected.

In addition, if the pachinko gaming machine does not erase the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day when the power recovery process (hidden power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed, The information remains without being erased. In this case, due to the existence of the remaining information, the normal game history information stored on the day when the power recovery processing is executed is destroyed or lost. Therefore, the normal game history information of the day is used. There is a risk of reducing the accuracy of the update process.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B-2) and 25 (C-2), when the power recovery process (non-display power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed. , The information stored in the normal game history information area of the day is deleted. Therefore, since the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day is not retained, the normal game history information stored on the day when the power recovery processing is executed is destroyed or lost. Therefore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the update processing of the normal game history information on the day.

(5) As shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and 25, the third two-dimensional code C is generated using the normal game history information up to the previous day and the normal game history information of the current day. Therefore, the amount of normal game history information included in the third two-dimensional code C can be diversified.

(6) Further, as described in FIGS. 24 and 25 (A-1), the push information on the day is from the time when the power is restored to the pachinko gaming machine, that is, regardless of the player's intention. It is updated every time one game is exhausted. Therefore, it is possible to update the push information on the day without forcing the player to operate.

(7) Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (e), 10 (f), 25 (B), and 25 (C), the eye-pressing information includes the eye-pressing information of the current day and the eyes up to the previous day. It is divided into push information, the push information of the day is stored in the push information area of the day, and the normal game history up to the previous day is stored in the push information area up to the previous day. Therefore, the amount of push information can be increased. Further, by separately storing the current day's pressing information and the previous day's pressing information, the current day's pressing information and the previous day's pressing information can be appropriately stored.

(8) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B-1) and 25 (C-1), when the power recovery process (non-display power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed, The information stored in the push information area of the current day is transferred to the push information area up to the previous day. Therefore, the information stored in the push information area of the day can be protected.

In addition, in a pachinko gaming machine that does not erase the information stored in the push information area of the day when the power recovery process (hidden power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed, the said. The information remains without being erased. In this case, due to the existence of the remaining information, the eye-pressing information stored on the day when the power restoration processing is executed is destroyed or lost, so that the accuracy of the eye-pressing information update processing is accurate. May decrease.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B-1) and 25 (C-1), when the power recovery process (non-display power recovery process or display power recovery process) is executed. , The information stored in the push information area of the day is deleted. Therefore, since the information stored in the push information area on the current day is not retained, it is possible to prevent the push information stored on the day when the power recovery process is executed from being destroyed or lost. Therefore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the update processing of the push information on the day.

(9) As shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and 25, the third two-dimensional code C is generated by using the eye-pressing information up to the previous day and the eye-pressing information of the current day. Therefore, it is possible to increase the amount of eye-catching information included in the third two-dimensional code C.

(10) The player images a third two-dimensional code C on the mobile terminal 1100 to display a slump graph capable of specifying the transition of the number of payouts of the game balls on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. Can be done (S28B in FIG. 19). Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the transition of the number of medals paid out of the pachinko gaming machine that generated the third two-dimensional code C.

(11) By the way, in order for the management server 1200 to update the push information, it is necessary for the player to image the third two-dimensional code C on the mobile terminal 1100. However, even if the third two-dimensional code C is displayed, it may not be imaged by the player. In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the third two-dimensional code C has been imaged, the current-day push information (referred to as push information X) included in the third two-dimensional code C is By the processing at the time of power recovery, it is used as the information to be pressed up to the previous day (FIG. 25 (B) or FIG. 25 (C)). Further, as the pressing information up to the previous day, the pressing information for the past 30 days is stored, and the pressing information up to the previous day is included in the third two-dimensional code C. Therefore, even if the player may not be imaged when the third two-dimensional code C is displayed, if the third two-dimensional code C is imaged within 30 days from that date, the third two-dimensional code C is said to be imaged. The push information X will be transmitted to the management server 1200.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by storing the pressing information for the past 30 days as the pressing information up to the previous day, even if the player may not capture the third two-dimensional code C, the player may not be able to image the third two-dimensional code C. It is possible to prevent as much as possible that the push information X included in the third two-dimensional code C is not transmitted to the management server 1200.

(12) The third two-dimensional code C includes the push information (for the past 30 days) up to the previous day, but the date of the day can be specified for each of the push information for one day. Date specific information α is added (see FIG. 20 (c)). When the date pressing information specified from the date specifying information is already stored in the RAM 91b, the control unit 210 does not update the already stored pressing information. By adding the date specific information α in this way, it is possible to prevent duplicate updates of the eye-pressing information stored in the RAM 91b, and it is possible to reduce the processing load of the update process.

(13) As shown in FIG. 25 (D), when the third two-dimensional code C is generated, the push information of the current day is transferred to the push information area up to the previous day, and the push information of the corresponding day is transferred. The information stored in the area and the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day are deleted. Therefore, not only the processing at the time of power recovery but also when the third two-dimensional code C is generated, the information stored in the push information area of the day and the normal game history information area of the day are stored. The information is deleted. Therefore, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the information stored in the push information area of the day and the information stored in the normal game history information area of the day are deleted, and the push information of the day and the push information of the day can be increased. Normal game history information can be stored accurately.

(14) In the present embodiment, when the player selects "two-dimensional code creation" (see S20) at the end of the specific game history update period, the specific game history for the specific game history update period A second two-dimensional code B containing the information is displayed. When the second two-dimensional code B is imaged by the player's mobile terminal, the specific game history information can be transmitted to the management server 1200 to update the specific game history information in the management server 1200. (Update process of S36). Here, as shown in FIG. 20, the second two-dimensional code B of the present embodiment includes not only specific game history information but also generation information. Therefore, when the two-dimensional code is imaged by the player's mobile terminal, not only the specific game history information in the management server 1200 but also the generated information can be updated. That is, the occurrence information is transmitted to the management server 1200 to update the occurrence information in the management server 1200 by using the "two-dimensional code imaging action performed for updating the specific game history information" by the player. be able to.

(15) Further, as shown in S12 and S14 of FIG. 17, when the date is changed, information other than the generated information in the RAM 91b is deleted. Therefore, the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b can be improved. On the other hand, when the date is changed, the generated information in the RAM 91b is not erased. Therefore, the generated information can be appropriately retained and can be transmitted to the management server 1200 without losing the generated information.

(16) Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the occurrence information includes error information. Therefore, the error information can be stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. Therefore, the administrator of the management server 1200 can display the occurrence information image and grasp the occurrence status of the error specified from the error information. In addition, the errors include errors with a high possibility of fraud (RAM abnormality error, setting value error, etc.) and errors with a low possibility of fraud (inserted medal out error, full tank error, etc.). In particular, when an error with a high possibility of fraud occurs and the error information about the error is stored in the storage unit 220, "the pachinko gaming machine specified from the pachinko gaming machine identification information corresponding to the error information" It is possible to make the administrator aware that there is a possibility of fraud.

(17) Further, when the second two-dimensional code B is displayed in S22 of FIG. 17, the generated information in the RAM 91b included in the second two-dimensional code B is erased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the output generated information from being accumulated forever, and it is possible to improve the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b. Further, since the second two-dimensional code B of the present embodiment includes the generation information, the generation information is transmitted to the management server 1200 via the mobile terminal 1100 and stored. Therefore, it is less necessary to retain the generated information in the RAM 91b included in the two-dimensional code, and no inconvenience occurs.

(18) In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the game start switch is turned on (YES in S16), the first two-dimensional code A is generated and displayed in S18. Here, in order to control the pachinko gaming machine from the manufactured state to the playable state, it is necessary to go through the setting change state. That is, the first two-dimensional code A is generated and displayed from the state in which the pachinko gaming machine is manufactured to the time when the pachinko gaming machine is controlled to the playable state. When the clerk images the first two-dimensional code A with the mobile terminal 1100, the image based on the fraudulent possibility information (door opening information and connector disconnection information) included in the first two-dimensional code A is displayed on the mobile terminal. It is displayed on the terminal 1100 (see S46 in FIG. 17). In this way, by generating and displaying the first two-dimensional code A each time the clerk shifts to the setting change state, the clerk can frequently grasp whether or not the fraudulent act has been performed. ..

In addition, during the carry-in period (the period from the time when the pachinko game machine is manufactured at the manufacturing factory to the time when it is brought into the game store and the first power is turned on), the power is cut off. Even if there is, the pachinko gaming machine can detect the occurrence of possible fraudulent acts (opening of the front door 1b and disconnection of the connector). That is, the fraudulent possibility information at the date and time within the carry-in period is information based on the fraudulent act performed during the carry-in period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the image based on the fraud possibility information at the date and time within the carry-in period can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100. Therefore, it is possible to have the clerk who browses the image grasp whether or not the fraudulent act has been performed during the delivery period. The possible fraudulent acts during the delivery period are, for example, performed by a worker in the manufacturing factory, a worker of a carrier who transports the pachinko machine from the manufacturing factory to the game store, a malicious clerk of the game store, and the like. It is a possible act.

(19) Further, the fraudulent possibility information at the date and time within the carry-in period is also stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. Therefore, the fraudulent possibility information is not only displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 of the clerk, but also stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200. (See S3209 in FIG. 21). Therefore, it is possible for the administrator to grasp whether or not the fraudulent act has been performed during the carry-in period, and it is possible to leave the history of the fraudulent act on the management server 1200.

(20) Generally, pachinko machines are turned off during the time when the game store is closed (for example, at night or when the game store is closed). In the present embodiment, it is possible to detect the occurrence of fraudulent acts at the time of power failure (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Further, the fraudulent possibility information based on the fraudulent possibility act at the time of the power failure can be stored in the management server 1200, or the image based on the fraudulent possibility information can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 of the clerk. Therefore, it is possible to make the manager or the clerk aware of the occurrence of fraudulent acts at the time of power failure, for example, during the time when the game store is closed. In particular, if the clerk performs an operation to control the setting change state before the opening of the amusement store, it is possible to identify a possible fraudulent act at night the day before that day.

(21) Further, as shown in S40, S44, and S46, the error information is not displayed on the mobile terminal 1100. Since the error information is generally unnecessary information for the player, it is possible to prevent the player from viewing such unnecessary information. Further, in the present embodiment, the error information is not transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100. Therefore, the communication efficiency can be improved as compared with the configuration in which the error information is transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100.

[About a modified example]
Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. The present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the above-described present embodiment and the technical items described in the following modification may be combined and implemented, and the technical items described in the above-mentioned present embodiment may be implemented. May be carried out by substituting with the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified example may be further combined and carried out with respect to the replaced one. ..

[About hidden power recovery processing and display power recovery processing]
(1) With reference to FIG. 26, modified examples such as non-display power recovery processing and display power recovery processing will be described. The processing content of this modification and the processing content of this embodiment are mainly different in the following points. The first difference is that in the present embodiment, the slump graph can display the normal game history information for the current day and the normal game history information for the past 7 days, whereas in the present modification, the normal game history information for the current day is displayed. While only the game history information is displayed, the normal game history information for the past 7 days is not displayed. That is, in this modification, the third two-dimensional code C is generated without using the normal game history information up to the previous day.

The second difference is that in the situation where the third two-dimensional code C is displayed multiple times on the same day, in the present embodiment, the third two-dimensional code C is always generated using the latest push information. (See FIG. 25 (D)). That is, in the present embodiment, the eye-pressing information included in the third two-dimensional code displayed a plurality of times is different. On the other hand, in this modification, even if the third two-dimensional code C is displayed multiple times on the same day, the third two-dimensional code C is consistently the same "pressing information up to the previous day". Is included. That is, in this modification, all the eye-pressing information included in the third two-dimensional code displayed a plurality of times on the same day is the same.

FIG. 26A shows the information update process. As shown in FIG. 26 (A-1), as the update processing of the eye-pressing information, the information obtained by adding the "current day's eye-pressing information" and the "current-day's eye-pressing information and the previous day's eye-pressing information" (hereinafter, , "Matching total information".) "Is updated every time one game is exhausted. As shown in FIG. 26 (A-2), as the process of updating the push information, the "normal game history information of the day" is updated every time one game is digested.

FIG. 26B shows a hidden power recovery process. In the process of FIG. 26 (B-1), the total push information is replaced with the push information up to the previous day. Specifically, the information stored in the push information area up to the previous day is deleted, the total push information is transferred to the push information area up to the previous day, and the information stored in the push information area on the current day. Erase.

The significance of the process of FIG. 26 (B-1) will be described with reference to FIG. 24. Here, the day is set to "6/29". The hidden power recovery process is a process executed when the menu screen is not displayed on the previous day (6/28). In this way, since the menu screen is not displayed on the previous day, the push information on the previous day (6/28) (that is, the push information on the current day) and the push information on the day before the previous day (6/27). (That is, the information on the previous day's menu) is not transmitted to the management server 1200. Therefore, by the processing of FIG. 26 (B-1), the total push information (the push information of the current day and the push information of the previous day) is transferred to the push information area up to the previous day, and is transmitted to the management server 1200. It is possible to protect the total information that is not used.

In the process of FIG. 26 (B-2), the normal game history information of the day is deleted.
FIG. 26C shows the processing at the time of display power recovery. In the process of FIG. 26 (C-1), the push information of the current day is replaced with the push information up to the previous day. Specifically, the information stored in the push information area up to the previous day is deleted, the information stored in the push information area of the day is transferred to the push information area up to the previous day, and the push of the day is pushed. Delete the information stored in the information area.

The significance of the process of FIG. 26 (C-1) will be described with reference to FIG. 24. Here, the day is set to "6/30". The display power recovery process is a process executed when the menu screen is displayed on the previous day (6/29). Since the menu screen was displayed on the previous day (6/29) in this way, it can be assumed that the push information up to the previous day (that is, the push information on 6/28) was transmitted to the management server 1200. Therefore, by the process of FIG. 26 (C-1), the eye-pressing information up to the previous day is deleted, and 6/29 (the eye-pressing information of the day) is shifted to the eye-pressing information area up to the previous day. Therefore, by erasing the eye-pressing information that is assumed to have been transmitted to the management server 1200, the storage capacity of the RAM 91b can be reduced and 6/29 (the eye-pressing information of the day) can be protected.

FIG. 26 (D) shows the generation process of the third two-dimensional code C. As shown in FIG. 26 (D), the third two-dimensional code C is generated by using the push information up to the previous day and the normal game history information of the day. As shown in FIG. 24, the third two-dimensional code C generated at 15:00 on 6/29 does not include the information about the current day (6/29). That is, even if the third two-dimensional code C is imaged, the push information on the day (6/29) is not transmitted to the management server 1200. Since this does not require urgency for the push information, there is no particular problem even if the push information on the day (6/29) is not transmitted to the management server 1200.

In addition, a randomly generated random value (corresponding to the date specific information α of the present embodiment) is added based on the push information up to the previous day. As a result, if the push information up to the previous day is slightly different, the random value generated will be different. Further, the control unit 210 of the management server 1200 does not update the push information to which the same random value is added.

As described in the section on the differences between the present embodiment and the present modification, in this modification, even if the third two-dimensional code C is displayed multiple times on the same day, the third two-dimensional code C is displayed. Consistently includes the same "previous day push information". Therefore, when the third two-dimensional code C is displayed multiple times on the same day, a random value added to the push information up to the previous day included in each of the third two-dimensional codes C displayed multiple times. Are all the same. As a result, it is possible to prevent the control unit 210 of the management server 1200 from updating the same push information many times.

As a further modification of this modification, in the process of FIG. 26 (A-1), only the “pressing information of the day” may be updated, and the total information of the pressing may not be updated. In this case, the process of FIG. 26 (B) is the same as the process of FIG. 25 (C-1).

Further, as a further modification of the present modification, the third two-dimensional code C may include the normal game history information up to the previous day. According to such a configuration, when the third two-dimensional code C is imaged, as in the present embodiment, not only the current day but also the previous day (past normal game history information is also displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal). It can be displayed.

(2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B) and 25 (C), it has been described that the non-display power recovery process and the display power recovery process are different. However, the hidden power recovery process and the display power recovery process may be the same. That is, the same process may be executed the day before regardless of whether or not the menu screen is displayed. Here, the same process may be either the process of FIG. 25 (B) or the process of FIG. 25 (C). Since the process of FIG. 25 (C) is a process that does not use the buffer area, it is preferable that the same process is the process of FIG. 25 (C). According to such a process, it is possible to omit the process of determining whether or not the menu screen is displayed (the process of S140 in FIG. 18), and it is possible to reduce the processing load of the process at the time of power recovery.

(3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the storage areas are distinguished by "the day" and "before the previous day" for both the eye-pressing information and the normal game history information (see FIGS. 25, 26, etc.). However, the period for distinguishing at least one of the push information and the normal game history information may be distinguished by a specific period and a period before the specific period. The specific period may be, for example, two days. That is, at least one of the area where the eye-pressing information is stored and the area where the normal game history information is stored is divided into "the storage area of the current day and the previous day" and "the storage area before the day before the previous day". You may try to divide it.

[About push information and occurrence information]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the transmission information transmitted to the management server 1200 by imaging the third two-dimensional code C is the push information. However, the transmitted information may include at least one of the generated information. Here, at least one of the generated information is at least one of error information, door opening information, and connector disconnection information.

Further, as shown below, the transmission information may include other information (hereinafter referred to as "manufacturer usage information") that can be used by the manufacturer (game machine provider) in addition to the push information. Good. The maker of the gaming machine can collect the maker usage information (stored in the management server 1200) and grasp the recent gaming trends of the players. As a result, the manufacturer side can utilize the collected manufacturer usage information for future manufacturing policies and marketing activities of gaming machines.

As an example of "manufacturer usage information", at least one of "production participation rate information" and "operation rate information" may be included. The "production participation rate information" may include at least one of "production cancellation rate information" and "requested operation rate information". Further, the "operation rate information" may include at least one of "operation information by time zone" and "average time information required for one game".

(1-1) The effect cancellation rate information is information that can specify the frequency of cancellation during the execution of a specific effect. For example, a slot machine capable of executing any of a plurality of types of effects, and having a configuration in which the effects are canceled when an operation for advancing the game (for example, an operation of the start switch 7) is performed during the effects. 1 will be described. In such a slot machine 1, by collecting the effect cancellation rate information as the maker usage information, it is possible to identify the effect that is frequently canceled among the plurality of effects. Therefore, it is possible to specify each of the effects that improve the player's interest and the effects that do not improve the player's interest, and it is possible to improve the effect composition.

(1-2) The requested operation rate information can specify the frequency of performing a predetermined operation when a requested effect requesting a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of the effect switch 56) is executed from the player. Information. For example, by collecting the request operation rate information for the slot machine 1 having a configuration capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of request effects, the administrator requests each of the plurality of types of request effects by the request effects. It is possible to identify the required effect in which the performed operation is performed frequently. Therefore, it is possible to specify a required effect configuration that the player wants to operate, and to improve the required effect configuration.

(1-3) The operation information for each time zone is information that can specify whether or not the game is being played at predetermined time intervals (for example, one hour). In general, the player base can be predicted according to the time zone of the game. For example, it can be expected that many players who play from 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM are housewives and students, while many players who play games from 16:00 PM to 22:00 PM are students and working people. By collecting operation information by time zone, the administrator can identify a popular layer for each slot machine of a different type (for example, a different character is adopted).

(1-4) The average time information required for one game is information for specifying the average game time required for digesting one game. On the manufacturer side, it is preferable to manufacture a slot machine having a large number of digestion games per day. By collecting the average time required for one game, the administrator can specify the average time required for digesting one game for each slot machine of a different type (for example, different characters are adopted). For example, in a slot machine in which the average time required for digesting one game is extremely long, it is possible to take measures such as shortening the average time required for digesting one game. The measure for shortening the average time required for one game is, for example, a measure for shortening the time required for the effect that requires a long time to be executed. The effect that requires a long time is, for example, a delayed effect (freeze) that delays the progress of the game. By collecting information on the average time required for one game, it is possible to identify an index related to the manufacture of a slot machine having a large number of digested games per day.

(1-5) When the generated information includes "manufacturer usage information", it is preferable not to display the generated information on the mobile terminal of the player or the mobile terminal of the clerk. Since the manufacturer usage information is information that can be used for future manufacturing policies of slot machines and the like, it is preferable that the manufacturer keeps it secretly without being acquired by competitors. If the generated information is displayed on the mobile terminal of the player or the mobile terminal of the clerk, the manufacturer usage information may be leaked to the competitors. Therefore, when the generation information includes the manufacturer usage information, it is preferable not to display the generation information on the mobile terminal of the player or the mobile terminal of the clerk.

(2) Further, in the present embodiment, the possible fraudulent acts are described as "opening the front door 1b" and "disconnecting the connector". However, the fraudulent act is not limited to these, and any act may be any act as long as it is a fraudulent act. The fraudulent act may be, for example, turning off the power switch 39 or operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the fraudulent act is regarded as another act, the fraudulent possibility information should be information that can identify that the other act was performed when the power is on or when the power is cut off. Good. Further, the fraudulent act may be any one of "opening the front door 1b" and "disconnecting the connector". In addition, the occurrence information may not include fraudulent possibility information. In addition, the occurrence information may be limited to fraudulent possibility information and may not include error information or manufacturer usage information.

(3) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the occurrence information includes fraud possibility information that can identify that there is a “possibility of fraud”. However, the occurrence information may include "illegal identification information" that can identify "illegal activity". For example, the slot machine 1 is provided with a detection means capable of opening the front door 1b after inserting a specific key held by a clerk into a keyhole and detecting that a specific key has been inserted. You may. A detection signal indicating the detection result of the detection means is transmitted to the main control unit 41. In the case of such a configuration, "cheating" can be specified as follows. For example, when a key different from a specific key (for example, a key forged by an unauthorized person) is inserted into the keyhole to open the front door 1b, the result of the detection means is "a specific key has been inserted". The result will be different from the result. The main control unit 41 identifies that a fraudulent act has been performed by receiving a detection signal indicating a result different from the result of "a specific key has been inserted". When the main control unit 41 identifies that the fraudulent activity has been performed, the main control unit 41 transmits a command indicating that the fraudulent activity has been performed to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 stores the fraud identification information in the RAM 91b in a manner capable of specifying that the fraudulent activity has been performed and the date and time when the fraudulent activity was performed.

(4) Further, at least one of the first two-dimensional code A and the second two-dimensional code B has at least a part of the transmitted information (for example, "pressing information", "directing participation rate information", and At least one of "availability information") may be included.

(5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the second two-dimensional code B does not include the normal game history information (see FIGS. 20B and 20C). However, the second two-dimensional code B may include normal game history information. According to such a configuration, both the normal game history information and the specific game history information can be included in the second two-dimensional code B. Therefore, both the normal game history information and the specific game history information can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 that has captured the second two-dimensional code B. Therefore, the player who has imaged the second two-dimensional code B can visually recognize more abundant game history information.

[Update of each information]
(1) The condition for updating each of the normal game history information, the specific game history information, and the push information of the present embodiment has been described as one game digestion. However, the condition for updating at least one of these pieces of information may be another condition. For example, the condition that at least one of the normal game history information, the specific game history information, and the push information is updated may be a condition that is satisfied by digesting two games.

(2) In the present embodiment, the number of small winning wins has been described as the number of times the small winning combination has won. However, the number of small wins may be associated with the type of small win and the number of small wins of the type. For example, the number of small wins may be X for watermelon, Y for cherry, and Z for bell. According to such a configuration, the administrator of the management server 1200 and the like can grasp the number of times of winning for each type of small winning combination.

[About 2D code]
(1) In the present embodiment, as an acquisition method for causing the mobile terminal 1100 to acquire the acquisition information (in the present embodiment, the normal game history information, the specific game history information, and the occurrence information), the slot machine is used. It has been described that 1 displays a two-dimensional code. However, the acquisition method may be another method. For example, the information to be displayed may be displayed in another mode instead of the two-dimensional code. For example, the slot machine 1 may output the sound (sound wave) including the acquired information from the speakers 53 and 54. In this case, the mobile terminal 1100 may acquire the acquired information by collecting and analyzing the output sound (sound wave).

Further, as another acquisition method, the slot machine 1 may include a communication unit capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 1100, and the slot machine 1 may transmit the acquisition information to the mobile terminal 1100. Further, the slot machine 1 may transmit the acquired information to the mobile terminal 1100 by connecting the slot machine 1 and the mobile terminal 1100 by a player or a clerk by wire.

(2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the main information included in the two-dimensional code is normal game history information, specific game history information, eye-catching information, and occurrence information. However, the two-dimensional code may include other information. For example, the other information may be a privilege. The privilege is, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, or a standby screen, or data indicating an exchange ticket that can be exchanged for a predetermined item.

(3) In the present embodiment, the display trigger of the two-dimensional code (first two-dimensional code A to third two-dimensional code C) is the display of the menu screen when the setting is changed (S16 in FIG. 17). When this is done (S16A in FIG. 17), it is assumed that "two-dimensional code creation" is selected (S20 in FIG. 17). However, the display trigger of the two-dimensional code is not limited to these. For example, the two-dimensional code may be displayed in a state advantageous to the player (for example, during bonus or AT). In this case, it is preferable that the two-dimensional code including the privilege is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game because the medal payout rate is increased and the privilege is also given in an advantageous state.

(4) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the error information is not displayed regardless of whether the mobile terminal is owned by the clerk or the player. However, while the error information is displayed on the mobile terminal of the clerk, the specific control that does not display the error information on the mobile terminal of the player may be executed. By executing such specific control, it is possible to make the store clerk grasp the latest error. Therefore, when an error with a high possibility of occurrence of fraudulent activity is displayed, it is possible to take a quick response to the fraudulent activity. Hereinafter, a specific example of the specific control method will be described.

(4-1) As a first method, the first two-dimensional code A generated in S18 includes a display flag for displaying error information on the mobile terminal 1100, while the second two generated in S22. The display flag is not included in the dimension code B. According to such a configuration, the management server 1200 determines whether or not to transmit the error information to the mobile terminal 1100 based on the presence or absence of the display flag. Specifically, when the display flag is included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the first two-dimensional code A), the management server 1200 transmits the error information to the mobile terminal 1100 and carries it. The terminal 1100 is made to display an image based on the error information. On the other hand, when the display flag is not included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the second two-dimensional code B), the management server 1200 does not transmit the error information to the mobile terminal 1100 (that is, the mobile terminal). 1100 does not display an image based on the error information). In this way, the management server 1200 can execute the specific control by detecting the presence or absence of the display flag and determining whether or not to transmit the error information.

Instead of the display flag, a non-display flag that does not display the error information on the mobile terminal 1100 may be used. For example, the first two-dimensional code A may not include the non-display flag, and the second two-dimensional code B may include the non-display flag. With such a configuration, the management server 1200 determines whether or not to transmit the error information to the mobile terminal 1100 based on the presence or absence of the non-display flag. Specifically, when the non-display flag is included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the second two-dimensional code B), the management server 1200 does not transmit the error information to the mobile terminal 1100 (that is, when it is the second two-dimensional code B). That is, the mobile terminal 1100 is not displayed with an image based on the error information). On the other hand, when the non-display flag is not included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the first two-dimensional code A), the management server 1200 transmits the error information to the mobile terminal 1100 and the mobile terminal 1100. Display an image based on the error information. In this way, the management server 1200 can execute the specific control by detecting the presence or absence of the non-display flag and determining whether or not to transmit the error information.

(4-2) As a second method, the management server 1200 determines whether or not to transmit the error information to the mobile terminal 1100 based on the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal acquired based on the URL decoding process of S3204. You may try to do it. For example, the management server 1200 has terminal identification information of a mobile terminal that transmits error information (hereinafter, referred to as "transmission target mobile terminal") and a mobile terminal that does not transmit error information (hereinafter, referred to as "non-transmission target mobile terminal"). The terminal identification information of.) May be stored in the storage unit 220 as specific information. The transmission target mobile terminal is a store clerk's mobile terminal, and the non-transmission target mobile terminal is a player's mobile terminal. When the management server 1200 acquires the mobile terminal identification information by the URL decoding process of S3204, it determines whether the mobile terminal identification information is the terminal identification information of the transmission target mobile terminal or the terminal identification information of the non-transmission target mobile terminal. , Specify based on specific information. Then, the management server 1200 may determine whether or not to transmit the error information to the mobile terminal based on the specific result. In this way, the management server 1200 can execute the specific control by determining whether or not to transmit the error information based on the mobile terminal identification information acquired by the URL decoding process.

(4-3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the first two-dimensional code A also includes the specific game history information stored in the RAM 91b. In the third method, the first two-dimensional code A may include the specific game history information, while the second two-dimensional code B may not include the specific game history information. As a result, the capacity of the first two-dimensional code A can be reduced. Further, in the case of the configuration for generating such a first two-dimensional code A, it is not necessary to include the two-dimensional code A flag described in FIG. 20 (a). According to such a configuration, the management server 1200 determines whether or not to transmit the error information to the mobile terminal 1100 based on the presence or absence of the specific game history information. Specifically, when the specific game history information is not included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the first two-dimensional code A), the management server 1200 transmits the error information to the mobile terminal 1100. The mobile terminal 1100 is displayed with an image based on the error information. On the other hand, when the specific game history information is not included in the two-dimensional code (that is, when it is the second two-dimensional code B), the management server 1200 does not transmit the error information to the mobile terminal 1100 (mobile terminal). 1100 does not display an image based on the error information). In this way, the management server 1200 can execute the specific control by detecting the presence or absence of the specific game history information and determining whether or not to transmit the error information.

(4-4) In "(4-1) to (4-3)", as a method of not displaying the error information on the mobile terminal 1100, the error information is not transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100. I explained that it will be realized. However, although error information is transmitted from the management server 1200 to the mobile terminal 1100, the mobile terminal 1100 may not display an image based on the error information.

(5) Further, in the present embodiment, the fraudulent possibility information is stored in the management server 1200 in the first process (S3209), and the image based on the fraudulent possibility information is displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 (2nd process). It has been described that both processes of S46) are performed. However, either one of the first process and the second process may be performed. In this case, the two-dimensional code may be generated by including a flag that can specify that either the first process or the second process is to be performed.

A configuration in which the first process is executed but the second process is not executed will be described. In the case of such a configuration, when YES is determined in S38, the process of FIG. 17 is terminated without executing the process of S40. Further, in the case of the configuration in which the second process is executed while the first process is not executed, the update of the generated information may not be executed in S3209 of FIG.

[About processing of gaming machines]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the trigger (timing) for executing the process of S18 is whether or not the setting is changed. However, it may be another opportunity. The other trigger may be the timing when the power is first turned on. Further, another trigger may be the timing at which the RAM abnormality error is notified due to the first power-on. Another trigger may be the timing when the set value is fixed. Further, the other trigger may be a timing at which a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from these timings.

The other trigger may include at least one of "clearing the RAM 41b" and "on or off the power switch 39". By increasing the frequency with which the processing of S18 is executed in this way, it is possible to make the clerk frequently grasp the fraudulent potential act.

(2) In the present embodiment, it has been described whether or not the date has been changed as an opportunity to execute the process of S14. However, the execution trigger of S14 may be other conditions. The execution trigger of S14 may be, for example, at least one of the fact that the RAM 41b has been cleared and the transition to the setting change state. Further, the execution trigger of S14 may be at least one of the "other triggers" described in "(1) of [Processing of the gaming machine]". By increasing the frequency with which the processing of S14 is executed in this way, information other than the generated information can be erased from the RAM 91b, so that the storage efficiency of the RAM 91b can be improved.

(3) In the present embodiment, it has been described in S18 that the specific game history information is deleted and the generated information is not deleted, but the generated information may be deleted. Further, in S22, it has been described that the generated information is erased, but in S22, the generated information may be left without being erased. Further, in S18 and S22, when the generated information is not erased, for example, the first two-dimensional code A of S18 also includes the past generated information, and the clerk is informed of such past. You can also browse the information on the occurrence of. In S18 and S22, when the generated information is not erased, for example, the generated information may be erased by performing an operation of erasing the generated information of the clerk.

(4) Even if the second two-dimensional code B is displayed, if the player forgets to image the second two-dimensional code B, or if the player forgets to image the second two-dimensional code B, or if the information is generated without communicating with the management server 1200, the generated information is sent to the management server 1200. May not be sent to. In such a case, when the second two-dimensional code B is displayed, the generated information is erased, so that the management server 1200 cannot store the erased generated information. Problems arise. In order to solve such a problem, the generated information may be erased after the second two-dimensional code B is displayed and the slot machine 1 performs a predetermined process. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the problem from occurring.

The predetermined process is, for example, a process of displaying the second two-dimensional code B for N times (for example, 10 times). That is, when the second two-dimensional code B is displayed N + 1 times, the oldest generation information stored in the RAM 91b is erased. With such a configuration, even if the player forgets to image the second two-dimensional code B, there is a high possibility that such a problem can be solved. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the management device may acquire the occurrence information in duplicate. Even in such a case, the management device determines whether or not the acquired occurrence information is already stored (whether or not it is duplicated), and if it is duplicated, the acquired occurrence information is stored. It may be discarded, and if it is not duplicated, the acquired occurrence information may be stored or updated.

Further, the predetermined process may be a process in which a predetermined signal is input. The predetermined signal may be, for example, a signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 1100 to the slot machine 1. For example, a predetermined signal may be input from the mobile terminal 1100 by holding the mobile terminal 1100 over the slot machine 1. The problem can be solved by performing such a predetermined process.

Further, the predetermined process may be a process in which the following password is input. For example, when the player captures the second two-dimensional code B on the mobile terminal 1100 and requests the management server 1200 to update it, the management server 1200 transmits the password to the mobile terminal 1100. The player visually checks the password and inputs it into the slot machine 1. The problem can be solved by performing such a predetermined process. Further, if the password is not entered, the specific game history may not be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100.

(5) Further, the setting change state may be changed to a state in which the power switch 39 is turned on, the setting key switch 37 is turned on, and the opening of the front door 1b is detected. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, once the setting change state is entered, the front door 1b is opened and closed until the end condition for ending the setting change state (for example, the condition satisfied by the OFF operation of the setting key switch 37 after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. The setting change state may be maintained regardless of the state. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, the setting confirmation state may be a state in which the setting confirmation state is changed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the opening of the front door 1b is detected. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation is performed regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition for ending the setting confirmation state (for example, the condition satisfied by the OFF operation of the setting key switch 37) is satisfied. The state may be maintained. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

(6) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the main control unit 41 holds the RTC50, and the error command is a command that can identify the error that occurred and the date and time when the error occurred. However, the main control unit 41 may not hold the RTC 50. In this case, when the main control unit 41 detects the occurrence of an error, an error command indicating that the error has occurred is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 analyzes the error command and identifies the type of the error. Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the date and time when the error command is received from the timing result of the RTC 97. The sub-control unit 91 stores in the occurrence information database of the RAM 91b so that the type of the error specified from the error command and the date and time when the error command is received can be specified as the error occurrence date and time.

[About mobile terminal processing]
In the present embodiment, the mobile terminal 1100 has been described as displaying an image based on the information to be notified in order to notify the viewer (player or clerk) of the information (game history information or fraudulent possibility information). However, the mode of notification is not limited to the display of images. For example, by outputting audio, the viewer can be made to grasp the information. For example, in order for the viewer (clerk) to grasp the fraudulent possibility information as shown in FIG. 23, "door opening occurred: May 17, 2014 AM1: 13 (during power failure) connector disconnection occurred: none". You may want to notify the voice.

[About the database]
(1) As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the normal game history information in the normal game history database of the present embodiment includes the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of ATs, the number of medals paid out, and the number of small wins. It has been described as the number of times of setting suggestion effect A and the number of times of setting suggestion effect B. However, the normal game history information is not limited to these information.

The normal game history information includes the number of times the player is controlled to the advantageous state (the number of times the advantageous state is controlled) and the number of digested games after the advantageous state ends (the number of digested games after the advantageous state ends). At least one may be included. Here, the advantageous state may be, for example, a state in which an AT lottery is executed every time a predetermined game (one game) is digested. The AT lottery is a process of determining the right to be controlled by the AT (for example, navigation stock, the number of AT games, etc.) by a random number lottery.

By including the advantageous state control number in the normal game history information, the advantageous state control number can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100, and the player can be made to recognize the advantageous state control number, so that the advantageous state is controlled. It is possible to make the player predict the possibility of the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

By including the number of digested games after the end of the advantageous state in the normal game history information, the number of digested games after the end of the advantageous state can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100, and the player can recognize the number of digested games after the end of the advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player predict how many games will be digested and how many games will be controlled to the advantageous state again, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, if the slot machine controls the number of digested games to an advantageous state when the number of digested games reaches the specified number, the number of digested games on the previous day of the slot machine (the number of digested games when the power is turned off) is included. May be good. For example, when the advantageous state is AT, the specified number of games means the so-called number of ceiling games.

In this way, by including the number of digested games on the previous day in the normal game history information, the number of digested games on the previous day can be displayed on the mobile terminal 1100. For example, a player who plays a slot machine first thing in the morning displays the number of digested games of the previous day on the mobile terminal 1100, and predicts how many games will be digested and will be controlled to an advantageous state again. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the specific game history information in the specific game history database of the present embodiment has been described as the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the character level, and the experience value. However, the specific game history information is not limited to this information. For example, the number of ATs, the number of times a privilege is granted, and the like may be included in the specific game history information.

(3) The occurrence information database of the present embodiment (see FIG. 11C) has been described as storing error information, door opening information, and connector disconnection information for each slot machine identification information. For example, the identification information may be added to the game store so that the slot machine identification information of the slot machine held by the game store identification information can be specified. By making such an aspect, when there is a slot machine that may have been fraudulent, the administrator can easily identify the game store where the slot machine is installed.

(4) Door closure information may be included in the fraudulent possibility information of the present embodiment. The door closing information is information that can identify that the front door 1b is closed (closed) and the time when the front door 1b is closed. By using the door opening information and the door closing information in combination, it is possible to specify the opening period from the time when the front door 1b is opened to the time when the front door 1b is closed. Specifically, the opening period T of the front door 1b can be specified from the opening date and time T1 of the front door 1b specified from the door opening information and the closing date and time T2 of the front door 1b specified from the door closing information. it can. For example, the difference between T2 and T1 may be calculated. Further, let S be the average opening period of the front door 1b for inspection by a clerk. Then, the administrator compares the actual opening period T with the average opening period S to see if the executed opening period T of the front door 1b is longer than the average opening period S. Can be identified. For example, when the opening period T is extremely longer than the opening period S, it can be inferred that fraud may have been performed. The door opening information may be replaced with the door closing information.

Further, the connector connection information may be included in the fraudulent possibility information. The connector connection information is information that can specify that the connector has been connected from the state in which the connector has been disconnected and the date and time of the connection. By using the connector disconnection information and the connector connection information in combination, it is possible to specify the connector disconnection period from the time when the connector is disconnected to the time when the connector is connected. Specifically, the connector disconnection period V specified from the date and time V1 at which the connector disconnection occurred and the date and time V2 at which the connector connection occurred can be specified from the connector disconnection information. For example, the difference between V2 and V1 may be calculated. Also, let U be the average connector disconnection period for inspection by the clerk. The administrator should identify whether the actual connector disconnection period V is longer than the average connector disconnection period U by comparing the actual connector disconnection period V with the average connector disconnection period U. Can be done. For example, if the actual connector disconnection period V is extremely longer than the average connector disconnection period U, it can be inferred that fraud may have occurred. The connector disconnection information may be replaced with the connector connection information.

(5) In the present embodiment, the management server 1200 has been described as being owned by the game machine provider (manufacturer). However, an institution different from the provider of the gaming machine may own the management server 1200.

[About the game system 1001]
In the game system 1001 of the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 generates a two-dimensional code by performing a URL encoding process as an encryption process on the generated information, the specific game history information, and the like, and the management server 1200 performs the decryption process. It has been described that the URL decoding process is performed on the two-dimensional code. However, the encryption process and the decryption process are not limited to the URL encoding process and the URL decoding process, and other methods may be used. Further, the decryption process may be performed not by the management server 1200 but by the mobile terminal 1100. In this case, the mobile terminal 1100 performs decryption processing on the encrypted information (generation information and specific game history information). The mobile terminal 1100 transmits the decryption-processed generation information and the specific game history information to the management server 1200. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the game system 1001 of the present embodiment is obtained.

[Other variants]
As an embodiment of the present embodiment, a slot machine for paying out a game medium to a player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player's hand when a prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without giving out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a gaming machine.

Further, although the slot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, the present embodiment can also be applied to the pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated may be adopted, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid to the player's hand when a prize is generated. An enclosed pachinko machine that adds game points (scores) without giving out may be adopted. The enclosed pachinko game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the pachinko game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit according to the above, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball paying device, but the launching device is not limited to this. It is also possible to standardize basic functions such as, and distribute only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the gaming board, which is a characteristic configuration of the gaming machine, is called a gaming machine.

[About other modified examples of gaming machines]
As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a gaming machine.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated may be adopted, and the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is played according to the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed pachinko machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the person's hand may be adopted. The enclosed pachinko game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the pachinko game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit according to the above, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball paying device, but the launching device is not limited to this. It is also possible to standardize basic functions such as, and distribute only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the gaming board, which is a characteristic configuration of the gaming machine, is referred to as a gaming machine.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Instrument, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
The first information, which is updated based on the establishment of the first condition and is for the manager of the management device and can specify the game trend in the gaming machine, and the second condition, which is different from the first information, A storage means for storing information for a player that is updated based on the establishment and includes a game history, and is a second information that can identify the player's game history during the game history update period.
An output means for outputting the second information stored in the storage means when a predetermined operation for ending the game history update period is detected, and an output means.
When the game history update period ends, the initialization means for initializing the second information stored in the storage means is provided.
The output means includes the second information in a two-dimensional code that can be acquired by a mobile terminal owned by the player and outputs the second information, and also outputs the first information in the two-dimensional code.
Wherein the first information and the second information, based on said two-dimensional code is acquired by the portable terminal is information transmitted to the management device by said mobile terminal,
The game history specified from the second information can be displayed on the mobile terminal.
The first information is retained in the storage means even after being included in the two-dimensional code and output.
The game history specified from the second information is specified from the second information stored in the storage means when the output means outputs .
The second information is a gaming machine including information for making it possible to display the transition of the addition of the value for gaming on the mobile terminal.

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