JP2006061208A - Game machine, service provision system, server and portable terminal machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing services giving merits for both of a game parlor and a game machine maker and getting a player's support and affection to the game machine of the game machine maker, and preventing changes in a restriction to the game machine from hurting earnings of the game parlor and the game machine maker. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is characterized in having a timekeeping means starting timekeeping when satisfying a predetermined condition, a display mode setting means setting a display mode of code information based on a timekeeping time by the timekeeping means, and a code information display means displaying code information encoding game related information at a predetermined timing in a display mode set by the display mode setting means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention includes, for example, a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine, a service providing system including the gaming machine, a server, and a portable terminal, a server constituting the service providing system, and the service providing system. The present invention relates to a portable terminal constituting

Conventionally, in a game store (so-called pachinko hall) in which a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming device (for example, see Patent Document 1) or a pachinko gaming device is installed, when a BB (big bonus) or a big hit occurs in the gaming machine, For example, a service that further enhances the excitement of BB and jackpots is provided, such as informing through an announcement in the store or changing the BGM in the store.

On the other hand, in recent years, images displayed on gaming machines such as pachislot gaming machines and pachinko gaming machines, and music played on gaming machines have only been produced as effects on gaming machines with the development of video technology and information processing technology. Rather, it is becoming comparable to anime that has been highly regarded overseas and music that appears in hit charts. For example, it is used as a ring tone (so-called ringtone) in a mobile phone, or is waiting for a mobile phone. It has come to be used as a receiving image. In addition, in home games, simulation games simulating actual pachinko games and pachislot games have reached the top of game software sales compared to other genre games. And the increase in the number of mania for pachinko games is remarkable.

JP 2000-210413 A

However, in the amusement store, if the clerk confirms the occurrence of BB or jackpot and provides a human service, there is a problem that the labor cost increases. In addition, when a large number of BBs or jackpots occur at a game store at the same time, it is impossible to provide sufficient services to all the players, and there is a possibility that the players may be uncomfortable. .
In addition, even if such a service is a service that is beneficial to a game store, it is not a service that is beneficial to a game machine manufacturer, so it is hoped that a service that is beneficial to a game machine manufacturer that can be executed at a game store will appear. It was rare. In particular, in recent years, there are many players who have strong support and attachment to characters and music used for the production of a gaming machine of a certain gaming machine manufacturer, and the fact that there are an increasing number of mania customers for gaming machine manufacturers, There has been a demand for the appearance of a service that can be provided by a machine maker to give support and attachment to the gaming machine maker.

On the other hand, although related products (for example, ringtones, standby images, game software, etc.) of gaming machines as described above are advantageous for gaming machine manufacturers to gain player support for their gaming machines, Since it is not beneficial for amusement stores, the fact that the number of enthusiastic customers for gaming machine manufacturers has increased in recent years also for gaming stores, and the support of players to such gaming machine manufacturers has attracted customers. There has been a demand for the appearance of services that can be linked to improvements.

In addition, there are so-called explosive machines that can acquire a large number of game media in a short period of time in gaming machines such as pachislot gaming machines and pachinko gaming machines, and such gaming machines scold the player's shooting spirit. As a result, it is generally popular. However, because excessive ambition has a social impact, game machine manufacturers voluntarily regulate or public institutions encourage regulation. The strength of this regulation is currently being weakened or strengthened by the flow of time in order to maintain a balance between the popularity of gaming machines and the social impact. Earnings were greatly affected by such regulatory changes.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is advantageous for both the game store and the gaming machine manufacturer, and it is possible to obtain the support and attachment of the player to the gaming machine of the gaming machine manufacturer. A gaming machine, a service providing system, and a service providing system capable of providing an enabled service, and further preventing a change in regulations on the gaming machine from affecting the profits of a game shop or a gaming machine manufacturer And a portable terminal constituting the service providing system.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) a timing means for starting timing according to a predetermined condition;
Display mode setting means for setting the display mode of the code information based on the time measured by the time measuring means;
A gaming machine comprising: code information display means for displaying code information obtained by coding game-related information in a display mode set by the display mode setting means at a predetermined timing.

According to the invention of (1), the timing is started in accordance with a predetermined condition (for example, the start of turning on the main power supply, etc.), and the display mode of the code information is set based on the measured time. When the machine is initially installed in the game store, the code information is displayed in a manner that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the code information. After a predetermined time has elapsed after the installation, the player can easily view the code information. The code information can be displayed, and it can be gradually recognized that the code information is displayed on the gaming machine.
Then, using this code information, for example, game-related information (for example, URL information) from image data obtained by imaging the code information by an imaging means (for example, a camera or the like) provided in a portable terminal such as a cellular phone. Etc.) and accessing a predetermined website based on the game-related information, browsing the game machine manufacturer's web page, or using the image data and ringtones for the standby image from the game machine manufacturer's website. For example, it is possible to provide a service capable of acquiring music data for use.

Therefore, for a gaming store, code information necessary for receiving the above-mentioned services is displayed on the gaming machine, so that it is possible to improve the ability to attract customers. On the other hand, for a gaming machine manufacturer, It is possible to provide services that are beneficial to both the game store and the gaming machine maker, such that the gaming machine maker can be supported and attached to the gaming machine. In addition, by gradually changing the display mode of the code information along with the elapsed time, and gradually displaying the code information in an easily recognizable manner, the player can gradually recognize that such a service is provided. Can do.
In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk.

Furthermore, in addition to the pleasure of simply acquiring a game medium, a player who has recognized that code information is displayed during a game obtains game-related information from image data obtained by imaging the code information, and Since the player can be given a new enjoyment that is not affected by the regulations, such as being able to access a predetermined website based on game-related information and receive services, the regulations become stronger and the gaming machine Even if the gaze of the game machine is reduced, the popularity of the gaming machine can be maintained, and it is possible to prevent the change in the regulations on the gaming machine from affecting the profits of the game shop and the gaming machine manufacturer.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
The display mode setting means sets at least the display time of the code information based on the time measured by the time measuring means,
The display mode setting means sets the display time of the code information longer as the time measured by the time measured increases.

According to the invention of (2), since the display time of the code information becomes longer as the elapsed time increases, the player can be made to gradually recognize that the code information is displayed on the gaming machine.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The display mode setting means sets at least the size of the code information based on the time measured by the time measuring means,
The display mode setting means sets the size of the code information larger as the time measured by the time measured increases.

According to the invention of (3), since the size of the code information increases as the elapsed time increases, it is possible to make the player gradually recognize that the code information is displayed on the gaming machine.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The code information display means displays code information obtained by encoding game-related information determined for each display mode set by the display mode setting unit.

According to the invention of (4), for example, game-related information is acquired from image data obtained by imaging code information by an imaging means (for example, a camera) provided in a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, and the game-related information By accessing a predetermined website based on the information, browsing the game machine manufacturer's web page, obtaining image data for standby images and music data for ringtones from the game machine manufacturer's website When providing a service that can be performed, the game-related information included in the code information changes as the elapsed time increases and the display mode of the code information changes. It can be changed.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) A service providing system including the gaming machine according to (4), a mobile terminal device including an imaging unit, and a server capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the mobile terminal device via a communication line. There,
The mobile terminal is
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the imaging means images code information, and generating game-related information from the recognized code information;
Game related information transmitting means for transmitting the game related information generated by the code information recognizing means to the server,
The server
Prize data storage means for storing prize data for transmission to the mobile terminal for each game-related information;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on game-related information received from the portable terminal;
A service providing system comprising: premium data transmitting means for transmitting premium data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal.

According to the invention of (5), code information obtained by encoding game-related information determined for each display mode of code information that changes according to the elapsed time is displayed on the gaming machine, and the player can The code information is imaged by the imaging means, and the game related information generated from the code information by the portable terminal is transmitted to the server, thereby acquiring the prize data corresponding to the game related information, that is, the prize data corresponding to the elapsed time. can do.
Accordingly, since the code information necessary for acquiring prizes is displayed on the gaming machine for the game shop, the ability to attract customers can be improved. On the other hand, for the gaming machine manufacturer, the same game machine is used in the gaming shop. It is possible to provide services that are beneficial to both the amusement store and the gaming machine maker, such that the manufacturer's support and attachment to the gaming machine can be provided. In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk.
Also, since different prize data is provided according to the elapsed time, the desire to collect the prize data, the competitiveness among players, and the like can be increased, and the interest and interest in the game can be improved.
In addition to the enjoyment of simply acquiring game media, new enjoyment that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones or image data for standby images as prizes according to the elapsed time. Since it can be given to players, even if the regulations become stronger and the gaze of the gaming machines decreases, the popularity of the gaming machines can be maintained. It is possible to prevent the influence on

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) A server constituting the service providing system of (5) above,
Prize data storage means for storing prize data for transmission to the mobile terminal for each game-related information;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on game-related information received from the portable terminal;
A server comprising: premium data transmitting means for transmitting premium data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal.

According to the invention of (6), when the game-related information generated from the image data obtained by the imaging means of the portable terminal capturing the code information from the gaming machine is received from the portable terminal, The corresponding premium data, that is, the premium data corresponding to the elapsed time can be transmitted to the portable terminal.
Accordingly, since the code information necessary for acquiring prizes is displayed on the gaming machine for the game shop, the ability to attract customers can be improved. On the other hand, for the gaming machine manufacturer, the same game machine is used in the gaming shop. It is possible to provide services that are beneficial to both the amusement store and the gaming machine maker, such that the manufacturer's support and attachment to the gaming machine can be provided. In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk.
Also, since different prize data is provided according to the elapsed time, the desire to collect the prize data, the competitiveness among players, and the like can be increased, and the interest and interest in the game can be improved.
In addition to the enjoyment of simply acquiring game media, new enjoyment that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones or image data for standby images as prizes according to the elapsed time. Since it can be given to players, even if the regulations become stronger and the gaze of the gaming machines decreases, the popularity of the gaming machines can be maintained. It is possible to prevent the influence on

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(7) A portable terminal constituting the service providing system of (5) above,
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the imaging means images code information, and generating game-related information from the recognized code information;
A portable terminal comprising game-related information transmitting means for transmitting game-related information generated by the code information recognition means to the server.

According to the invention of (7), code information is captured from a gaming machine that displays code information obtained by encoding game-related information determined for each display mode of code information that changes according to elapsed time. It is possible to generate game-related information from image data and transmit it to the server. As a result, premium data corresponding to game-related information, that is, premium data corresponding to elapsed time can be acquired from the server. .
Accordingly, since the code information necessary for acquiring prizes is displayed on the gaming machine for the game shop, the ability to attract customers can be improved. On the other hand, for the gaming machine manufacturer, the same game machine is used in the gaming shop. It is possible to provide services that are beneficial to both the amusement store and the gaming machine maker, such that the manufacturer's support and attachment to the gaming machine can be provided. In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk.
Also, since different prize data is provided according to the elapsed time, the desire to collect the prize data, the competitiveness among players, and the like can be increased, and the interest and interest in the game can be improved.
In addition to the enjoyment of simply acquiring game media, new enjoyment that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones or image data for standby images as prizes according to the elapsed time. Since it can be given to players, even if the regulations become stronger and the gaze of the gaming machines decreases, the popularity of the gaming machines can be maintained. It is possible to prevent the influence on

According to the present invention, there is a merit for both a gaming store and a gaming machine manufacturer, it is possible to provide a service that can obtain the support and attachment of the player to the gaming machine of the gaming machine manufacturer, It can be prevented that changes in regulations on gaming machines affect the profits of gaming shops and gaming machine manufacturers.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram illustrating an example of a service providing system according to the first embodiment.
The service providing system 500 includes a pachislot gaming device 1, a mobile phone 300 provided with a CCD camera 308 (not shown, see FIG. 16) as an imaging means, and wireless transmission and reception of data via the mobile phone 300 and the Internet. And a server 200 that can be used.

In the pachi-slot gaming device 1, timing is started when the main power is turned on. Further, when the BB as the special gaming state is finished, the two-dimensional code 92 in which the URL information is coded is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in a display mode determined based on the time measurement.

In the present embodiment, a case where the game related information is URL information will be described.
The URL information refers to data including at least a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). In the present embodiment, the URL included in the URL information constitutes a gaming machine manufacturer's website in the server 200 (which constitutes the website). Address on the Internet (including web pages).
In the present invention, the game-related information is not particularly limited. In addition to the above-described URL information, for example, data indicating an internal winning combination, a stop when a specific internal winning combination is carried over to the next game Data indicating a combination (so-called reach) of a plurality of identification information to be displayed, data indicating a game result related to the number of game media paid out and the number of games inserted, and the like can be given.

The player can take an image of the two-dimensional code 92 with the CCD camera 308 provided in the mobile phone 300.
The cellular phone 300 recognizes the two-dimensional code from the image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 images the two-dimensional code 92, and generates URL information from the recognized two-dimensional code. Then, the URL information is transmitted to the server 200.

The server 200 includes data indicating a gaming machine manufacturer's web page (hereinafter also referred to as web page data) stored in the hard disk drive 205 (not shown, see FIG. 17) and premium data (for example, for standby images). Web page data and gift data are extracted from the URL information received from the mobile phone 300. Then, the extracted prize data is transmitted to the mobile phone 300.

As described above, according to the service providing system 500, the player images the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the pachislot gaming device 1 at the end of the BB with the CCD camera 308 included in the mobile phone 300. Thus, the URL information can be acquired by the mobile phone 300, and the prize data can be acquired from the server 200 by transmitting the URL information to the server 200.

The pachislot gaming device 1 in the service providing system 500 corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this example, and examples thereof include a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine.

In the present embodiment, a case where a two-dimensional code is used as the code information will be described. However, the code information in the present invention includes not only a two-dimensional code but also a one-dimensional code (bar code). In the present embodiment, a case where a QR code (registered trademark) is used as a two-dimensional code will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this example.

The mobile phone 300 corresponds to the mobile terminal of the present invention. The portable terminal of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it includes an imaging unit and can transmit and receive data to and from the server via a communication line. Assistants, dedicated mobile terminals for the service providing system, and the like.

In the first embodiment, the case where the mobile phone 300 and the server 200 transmit and receive data wirelessly will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and may be transmitted and received by wire. . That is, the communication line in the present invention includes wired and wireless transmission paths.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
In addition to coins, medals, tokens, and the like, the pachislot gaming device 1 can play a game using a game medium such as a card that is given to a player or stores information on the game value that is given. Although it is a gaming machine, in the following, it is assumed that a medal is used.

A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed on the front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire pachislot gaming device 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown). The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be partially or entirely switched to a transparent / non-transparent state, It is possible to display a two-dimensional code 92 as information.
The liquid crystal display device 5 functions as code information display means.
In the present embodiment, the case where the liquid crystal display device 5 as the code information display means is provided on the front surface of the rotating reel 3 will be described. However, in the present invention, the position where the code information display means is provided is particularly limited. Is not to be done. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where an effect image or the like is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as the code information display means will be described. In the present invention, the display means for displaying the effect image or the like, the code The information display means may be provided separately.

Further, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided as variable display means. Each of the three rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has identification information such as a plurality of symbols displayed on its outer peripheral surface, and is provided in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable.

A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and a 1-BET switch 11 is provided on the left side of the pedestal portion 10. And a maximum BET switch 13 is provided.

A stored medal settlement switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation.
When “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as a credit in a memory (for example, a RAM 43 described later) provided in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1.

On the right side of the stored medal settlement switch 14, a start lever 6 for rotating the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation is rotatably attached within a predetermined angular range. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three rotary reels 3L, 3R, and 3C are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively.

An enter button 26 and a cancel button 27 are provided on the right side of the front portion of the base 10. By operating the enter button 26 and the cancel button 27, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 can be switched, an instruction can be input, and the like.
A door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is further provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10, and the door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is rotated to the right by using a predetermined key to rotate the front door. Open / close and turn counterclockwise to release the stop.

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the housing 2. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 indicating a combination of winning symbols, a medal payout number, and the like is provided. ing.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) having a plurality of identification information symbols drawn on their outer peripheral surfaces are rotatable. It is provided in a horizontal row.

The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 and a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front panel 31. The front panel 31 includes a transparent display window 31 a and a pattern formation region 31 b on which a pattern is drawn. A screen image displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31 is displayed on the front panel 31. Visible through the display window 31a.

A two-dimensional code 92 is displayed on the lower side of the center of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 shown in FIG. 3, and further on the lower side, “Please take a picture with the camera.” An image that prompts the CCD camera 308 to image the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed.

On the left side of the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5 are a game start display lamp 25, a WIN lamp 17, a medal insertion lamp 24, various BET lamps 9c, 2-BET lamp 9b and 1-BET lamp 9a, and the number of payouts. A display unit 18, a medal stored number display unit 19, and various display units such as an accessory operation number display unit 20 are provided. In addition, in the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, the front portions of the various lamps and the various display units described above are transparent, and the various lamps and the various display units can be visually recognized.

The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter also referred to as BET number). One game ends when all the rotating reels are stopped, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) is won internally, and also when a BB or RB winning is achieved. The game medal insertion lamp 24 blinks when the medal insertion is acceptable. The game start display lamp 25 is lit when at least one line is activated.

The number-of-payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals to be paid out when the winning is established, and the medal stored number display unit 19 displays the number of stored medals. 20 displays the number of possible RB games, the number of possible RB games, and the like. These display units consist of a 7-segment display.

Next, a change in the display mode of the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a change in the display mode of the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.
In the pachislot gaming device 1, the time measurement is started when the main power supply is turned on, and when the BB is finished, the two-dimensional code 92 in which URL information is coded in a display mode determined based on the time measurement time. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Therefore, in the pachislot gaming device 1, the display mode of the two-dimensional code 92 changes according to the elapsed time since the start of the main power supply. Specifically, the display time, size, and position of the two-dimensional code 92 change as the elapsed time changes.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when the elapsed time from the start of turning on the main power is within 30 days.
As shown in FIG. 4A, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen and is smaller in size than the two-dimensional code 92 shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C described later.
Further, in the pachislot gaming device 1, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed for 1 second when the elapsed time from the start of turning on the main power is within 30 days.

Therefore, the player who is enthusiastic about the game and is watching the reel 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) may not notice that the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed. Further, even a player who notices that the two-dimensional code 92 has been displayed is displayed for only one second, so it is difficult to image the two-dimensional code 92.

Within 30 days from the start of turning on the main power, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed as shown in FIG. 4A, but after that, the elapsed time from the start of turning on the main power Exceeds 30 days, the display mode of the two-dimensional code 92 changes.

FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when the elapsed time from the start of the main power supply is 31 to 60 days.
As shown in FIG. 4B, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed at the left corner of the screen and is larger in size than the two-dimensional code 92 shown in FIG.
Further, in the pachislot gaming device 1, when the elapsed time from the start of turning on the main power is 31 to 60 days, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed for 5 seconds.

Compared to the case described with reference to FIG. 4A, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed largely near the reel 3, so that the player who is enthusiastic about the game and is watching the reel 3 is In addition, there is a high possibility that the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed. Further, since the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed for 5 seconds, if the player who notices that the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed is prepared in advance for imaging the two-dimensional code 92 by the mobile phone 300, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed. The dimension code 92 can be imaged.

If it is 31 to 60 days after the start of the main power supply, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed as shown in FIG. 4B. When the elapsed time exceeds 60 days, the display mode of the two-dimensional code 92 changes.

FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when the elapsed time since the start of the main power supply is 61 days or more.
As shown in FIG. 4C, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed at the lower center of the screen (immediately below the reel 3) and is smaller in size than the two-dimensional code 92 shown in FIG. large.
Further, in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, when the elapsed time from the start of the main power supply exceeds 60 days, the two-dimensional code is displayed for 15 seconds.
The liquid crystal display device 5 also displays an image that prompts the player to capture the two-dimensional code 92, such as “Please shoot with the camera”.

Therefore, even a player who is enthusiastic about the game and gazing at the reel 3 can notice that the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed almost certainly. Further, since the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed for 15 seconds, even if the player prepares to photograph the two-dimensional code 92 by the mobile phone 300 after the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed, An image can be taken.

Next, the liquid crystal display device 5 provided in the pachislot gaming device 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device included in the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. 6 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG.
The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 composed of a protective glass 32 and a display plate 33, a transparent liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b, which are so-called white light sources, and a lamp holder. 39a to 39h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving a transparent liquid crystal panel is mounted. The TCP is constituted by a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34, or the like. .

The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the near side by rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 5 are provided with a predetermined interval.

The protective glass 32 and the display board 33 are comprised with the transparent member. On the display board 33, patterns and the like are formed at positions corresponding to the BET lamps 9a to 9c. That is, the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is formed is the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, and the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is not formed is the display window 31a of the front panel 31. (See FIG. 2). The entire surface of the front panel 31 may be used as the display window 31a without forming the pattern forming area 31b on the front panel 31. In this case, a pattern is not formed on the display board 33 or the display board 33 may be omitted.
Note that various lamps arranged on the back side of the display plate 33, electric circuits for operating the various display units, and the like are not shown.

The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate.
The display mode of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting a normally white transparent liquid crystal panel 34, even if a situation where the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, identification information such as symbols displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R The variable display and stop display can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when such a situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the identification information displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The light guide plate 35 is for guiding light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (illuminating the transparent liquid crystal panel 34), and is provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. It is composed of a transparent member (having a light guiding function) such as an acrylic resin having a thickness.

The reflective film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and a non-reflective area (transmissive area) 36B.

The fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b are disposed along the upper end and the lower end of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by a lamp holder 39 (see FIG. 3). The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b is reflected by the reflection area 36A of the reflection film 36 to illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are arranged toward the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the upper position and the lower position on the back side of the reflective film 36, respectively. The light coming out of the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

Thus, in the liquid crystal display device 5, the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and reflected from the reflection region 36A of the reflective film 36 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are irradiated, and the rotation reels 3L, 3C and 3R The light reflected from the surface and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.
Accordingly, the region of the liquid crystal display device 5 corresponding to the non-reflective region 36B of the reflective film 36 is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state depending on whether or not the liquid crystal is driven. The region of the liquid crystal display device corresponding to is in a non-transparent state regardless of whether or not the liquid crystal is driven.

In the pachislot gaming device 1, only a part of the liquid crystal display device is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is entirely transparent. / A region that switches to a non-transparent state may be used. In this case, in the pachislot gaming device 1, when the entire area of the liquid crystal display device 5 is an area to be switched to the transmission state or the non-transmission state, the reflection film 36 is all set to the non-reflection area 36 </ b> B or the reflection film 36 is omitted. Good.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
The main control circuit 81 has a microcomputer 40 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43. Connected to the CPU 41 are a clock pulse generation circuit 144 and a frequency divider 145 for setting a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 146 and a sampling circuit 147 for generating a random number to be sampled. In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may comprise so that the sampling of a random number may be performed on the operation | movement program of CPU41.

The ROM 42 stores various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 82. As the command, for example, a command related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored.

Examples of commands related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 include an effect start command, an end effect command, and the like.
The effect start command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when the rotation of the three rotary reels 3 is started. The end effect command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when all three rotary reels 3 are stopped.
Further, a command relating to setting or releasing of RB and BB is also stored in the ROM 42, and the setting or releasing of RB or BB is notified to the sub-control circuit 82 by the command. It should be noted that data indicating that RB or BB is being executed may be included in various commands relating to display control for liquid crystal display device 5 instead of commands relating to setting or canceling RB or BB.

Various commands as described above are called from the ROM 42 by the CPU 41 and set in the RAM 43 when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The command set in the RAM 43 is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. The sub control circuit 82 executes various processes based on the supplied command.

The sub control circuit 82 does not input a command or the like to the main control circuit 81, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 81 to the sub control circuit 82. The ROM 42 stores a symbol table for associating the rotational positions of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel, and a combination of symbols for winning. In addition, a winning symbol combination table in which a winning medal dividend number and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated, a lottery probability table necessary for performing a lottery for determining an internal winning combination, and the like are stored.
In addition to the above-described commands, the RAM 43 stores variables, flags, and the like related to game progress such as the number of credits corresponding to the number of medals.

Major peripheral devices (actuators) whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 40 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17, and game medal insertion. A lamp 24, a game start display lamp 25), various display units (payout number display unit 18, medal accumulated number display unit 19, and accessory operation number display unit 20), and medal are stored. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 50 for paying out a predetermined number of medals, and stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R for rotating the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, a motor drive circuit 49 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 50, a lamp driving circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display for driving and controlling various display units. The unit drive circuit 58 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41, and controls the operation of each actuator.

The main input signal generators for generating input signals necessary for the microcomputer 40 to generate control commands include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a maximum BET switch 13, a stored medal settlement switch 14, There are an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reset switch 62, a setting key type switch 63, a reel stop signal circuit 56, a reel position detection circuit 60, and a payout completion signal circuit 61. These are also connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. With these operations, the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27 can switch the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and input an instruction.

The reel position detection circuit 60 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and transmits a signal for detecting the position of each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 41.
The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a medal payout completion signal when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches the designated number. When the CPU 41 receives this medal payout completion signal, the driving of the hopper 50 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 51 to complete the payout of medals. The medal detection unit 50S includes a medal sensor including a physical sensor for detecting medals paid out from the hopper 50, and can count the number of medals paid out by the medal sensor.

In the circuit shown in FIG. 7, the random number generator 46 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 47 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. . Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 42, the internal winning combination is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 43 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

In order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol table is stored in the ROM. In this symbol table, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated are provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 42. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

When an internal winning is made by a lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 41 sends an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 56 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 49.

In the stop mode indicating that the winning combination of the internal winning combination is established, when “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the CPU 41 supplies the hopper drive circuit 51 with a payout command signal. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.
On the other hand, when “credit” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the number of medals to be paid out is stored in the RAM 43 as credits.

A sub control circuit 82 is connected to the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41.
The sub control circuit 82 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 81.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub-control circuit 82 to the main control circuit 81. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 82 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 81.

The sub control circuit 82 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, and a work RAM 210. In addition, the determination button 26 and the cancel button 27 are connected to the sub control circuit 82 via the interface circuit 240.
The sub-control circuit 82 includes a display control circuit 250 that performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 5, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the sub control circuit 82 in accordance with various commands supplied from the CPU 41. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the display control circuit 250.

The sub CPU 206 has a built-in clock and functions as a time measuring unit for measuring time. The sub CPU 206 starts measuring time with the built-in clock when the main power supply is turned on to the pachislot gaming device 1, and stores the elapsed days as the measured time in the work RAM 210 as data. The initial set value of the elapsed days is “0”, and the sub CPU 206 increments the elapsed days stored in the work RAM 210 every time the date of the built-in clock is updated.

Further, the sub CPU 206 sets the display mode of the two-dimensional code based on the elapsed days stored in the work RAM 210 at the timing when the command related to BB release is received from the main control circuit 81.
The sub CPU 206 functions as a display mode setting unit that sets the display mode of the code information based on the time measured by the time measuring unit.
Further, URL information to be encoded into the two-dimensional code is set based on the set display mode of the two-dimensional code.
Then, the set URL information is encoded to generate a two-dimensional code, stored in the work RAM 210, and a two-dimensional code display pattern corresponding to the set display mode is extracted from the program ROM 208 and transmitted to the VDP 212.
The two-dimensional code display pattern includes various data relating to the display mode (for example, display time, position, size, color, etc.) of the two-dimensional code.
As will be described later, the VDP 212 that has received the two-dimensional code display pattern performs a process of reading the two-dimensional code from the work RAM 210 and displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the two-dimensional code display pattern.
In this embodiment, a case where URL information is encoded to generate a two-dimensional code will be described. However, in the present invention, the two-dimensional code may be stored in advance in the image data ROM 216 or the like.

The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling a game effect in the liquid crystal display device 5 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. .
The program ROM 208 includes a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and a plurality of screen images corresponding to the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when all the reels 3 are stopped. Types of end effect patterns are stored. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a two-dimensional code display pattern including various data for displaying a two-dimensional code.

In this embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, what is stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the ROM 42. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 and the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main control including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 is performed. Only the circuit 81 may be configured, and in this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the ROM 42 and executed by the CPU 41. Of course, only the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 may be used. In this case, the program stored in the ROM 42 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise as follows.

The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. Furthermore, the work RAM 210 stores data indicating the number of days that have elapsed since the start of turning on the main power, and a two-dimensional code in which URL information is encoded.
In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 selects one audio data from a plurality of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234 based on the command supplied from the CPU 41. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the audio signal and generates audio from the speakers 21 (21L and 21R).

The display control circuit 250 generates a screen image according to a game result determined by the CPU 41 or an instruction input by the various buttons 26 and 27 and performs control for displaying the screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. The image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, and a D / A converter 218 for converting the image data as an image signal. The VDP 212 is connected to a sub CPU 206, an image data ROM 216 in which image data is stored, and a D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal.

The VDP 212 includes various circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying a screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying a screen image on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, a screen image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

The image data ROM 216 stores, for example, a background image, a character image representing a character, and the like. In the present embodiment, a case where URL information is encoded to generate a two-dimensional code will be described. However, in the present invention, the two-dimensional code may be stored in the image data ROM 216 in advance.

The VDP 212 extracts an effect image from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206. Further, when the VDP 212 receives the two-dimensional code display pattern from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 extracts the two-dimensional code from the work RAM 210 based on the two-dimensional code display pattern.

The VDP 212 superimposes various images extracted from the image data ROM 216 or the work RAM 210 in order from the image located behind, for example, a background image, a character image, and a two-dimensional code in a buffer (for example, a video RAM). The screen image is synthesized by storing and supplied to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the screen image as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 5. As a result, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 4).
The player can take an image of the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 with the CCD camera 308 provided in the mobile phone 300.
At this time, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays the code information obtained by coding the game-related information at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, the timing when the BB is finished) set by the display mode setting means (sub CPU 206). It functions as code information display means for displaying in a manner.

In the first embodiment, the case where the sub CPU 206 encodes URL information to generate a two-dimensional code will be described. However, in the present invention, the two-dimensional code may be stored in the storage means provided in the gaming machine. .

In the following, it is assumed that the pachislot gaming device 1 is activated, the variables used in the CPU 41 are initialized to a predetermined value, and are constantly operating in a state where the set value is also set to the predetermined value. .

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a main routine of game execution processing performed in the main control circuit.

First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals (step S120). The case where there is a request for automatic insertion is a case where a winning of replay (replay) is established in the previous game. When there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S122), and a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S123).

On the other hand, when determining in step S120 that there is no request for automatic medal insertion, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S121). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a detection signal issued by the insertion medal sensor 22S that has detected that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 has been received, or whether the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13). ) To determine whether or not a medal has been inserted. When it is determined that a detection signal issued by the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13) is received, the CPU 41 corresponds to the number of medals bet from the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. A process of subtracting the number of credits is performed.

When determining in step S121 that no medal has been inserted, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120.
If it is determined in step S121 that a medal has been inserted, or if the process in step S123 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the start lever 6 has been operated (step S124). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an input signal from the start switch 6S has been received.

When determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has not been operated, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120. On the other hand, when determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has been operated, the CPU 41 performs processing related to various settings (step S125). In these various setting processes, random numbers are sampled from the random number generator 146 at the timing when the start lever 6 is operated, and the internal winning is based on the sampled random number values and the lottery probability table set in the RAM 43. A lottery process for generating a combination (winning flag) is performed. In the various setting processes, for example, a win lamp lighting lottery process, a process related to selection of a stop control table for stopping the rotating reel, a process for initializing for reel rotation, and the like are performed, and the rotating reel 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) rotation is started.

After the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses transmitted to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is stored in the RAM 43. A reset pulse is obtained for each rotation from the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value is cleared to “0” in the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 by the reset pulse thus obtained. By doing so, the RAM 43 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, in the symbol table stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel, the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated is used as a reference. A code number that is sequentially given for each of the rotation reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and a symbol code indicating a symbol that is provided for each code number are associated with each other. Further, the winning symbol combination table stored in the ROM 42 is referred to when controlling the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and when confirming winning after stopping all the rotating reels.
After executing the process of step S125, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S126.

In step S <b> 126, the CPU 41 sets an effect start command in the RAM 43. This effect start command is a command for starting display of a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 and includes data on the internal winning combination determined by the lottery process. The effect start command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
After executing the process of step S126, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S128.

In step S128, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) is “ON” based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the reel stop signal circuit 56 (step S128). When it is determined that the stop button 7 is not “ON”, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (step S129), and when it is determined that the value is not “0”. The process returns to step S128.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128 that the stop button 7 is “ON”, or if it is determined in step S129 that the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, the CPU 41 corresponds to the stop button 7. The rotation of the rotating reel 3 is stopped. At this time, the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (the rotating position of the rotating reel 3 at the time of operation), the selected stop control table, etc. The number of frames is determined (step S130).

Next, the CPU 41 performs a process of rotating and stopping the rotating reel 3 by the number of sliding frames determined in step S130 (step S131), and sets a stop request for one rotating reel 3 (step S132). .

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not all of the three rotary reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) have been stopped (step S135). If it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 are not stopped, the process returns to step S128. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 have stopped, the CPU 41 performs a winning search (step S136). At this time, a winning symbol combination table or the like stored in the ROM 42 is referred to. Further, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal. If not, the illegal error may be displayed and the process may be interrupted.

Next, the CPU 41 sets an end effect command in the RAM 43 (step S137). This end effect command is a command for displaying an effect image at the end of the game according to the game result, and includes data related to the result of the winning search in step S136. The end effect command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been paid out, that is, whether or not there is a winning number (step S138).
When determining that there is a medal payout, the CPU 41 stores or pays out the number of medals according to the gaming state and the winning combination (step S139). When storing medals, the CPU 41 performs a process of adding the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when paying out medals, the CPU 41 sends out a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the medal payout process.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an RB has been won (step S140). If it is determined that RB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to RB setting (step S141). In step S <b> 141, the CPU 41 performs processing related to the setting of the RB lottery probability table and the RB winning symbol combination table. In step S141, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of RB game winnings and the like, and starts a process of displaying the count value on the accessory operation count display unit 20. After executing the process of step S141, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S142.

In step S <b> 142, the CPU 41 sets an RB setting command in the RAM 43. The RB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an RB effect image as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S140 that the RB has not been won or when the process of step S142 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the BB has been won (step S143). If it is determined that BB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to BB setting (step S144). In step S144, the CPU 41 performs processing related to setting of a BB lottery probability table, a BB winning symbol combination table, and the like. In step S146, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of times the BB game is consumed, displaying the count value on the accessory action number display unit 20, counting the number of medals paid out, and the like.
Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S145.

In step S145, the CPU 41 sets a BB setting command in the RAM 43. The BB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image for BB as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S143 that the BB has not been won or when the process of step S145 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the RB has ended (step S146). If it is determined that the RB has ended, the CPU 41 next performs a process related to the RB setting cancellation (step S147). In step S148, the CPU 41 changes from the RB lottery probability table set in the process of step S141, the RB winning symbol combination table, or the like to the lottery probability table used for the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB). Performs processing related to setting change. Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S148.

In step S <b> 148, the CPU 41 sets an RB release command in the RAM 43. The RB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for RB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The RB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

If it is not determined in step S146 that the RB has ended, or if the process of step S148 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the BB has ended (step S149). If it is determined that the BB has ended, the CPU 41 then performs a process related to the BB setting cancellation (step S150). In step S150, the CPU 41 sets the lottery probability table used in the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB) from the lottery table for BB set in the processing of step S144, the winning symbol combination table for BB, or the like. Process related to change.
Thereafter, the CPU 41 moves the process to step S151.

In step S <b> 151, the CPU 41 sets a BB release command in the RAM 43. The BB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for BB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The BB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
If it is determined in step S149 that the RB has not ended, or if the process of step S151 is executed, this subroutine is ended.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of date update processing performed in the sub control circuit. This subroutine is a subroutine executed by the sub CPU 206 when the main power supply is turned on to the pachislot gaming device 1.

First, the sub CPU 206 initializes a part of the storage area of the work RAM 210 (an area in which data indicating the elapsed days is stored), and stores an initial set value “0” of the elapsed days (step S161).

Next, a time measurement process is performed for ticking time with the built-in clock of the sub CPU 206 (step S162). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the date has been changed by the timing process in step S162 (step S163). If it is determined that the date has not been changed, the process returns to step S162. On the other hand, if it is determined that the date has been changed, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of incrementing and updating the elapsed days stored in the work RAM 210 (step S164), and then returns the process to step S162.

When the processing shown in FIG. 10 is performed, the sub CPU 206 functions as a time measuring unit, and as a result, the work RAM 210 stores data indicating the number of days elapsed since the main power supply was turned on as the time measuring time. .

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit.
First, in step S200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an effect start command has been received. If it is determined that an effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, if it is determined that an effect start command has been received, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
If the RB flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern for RB. If the BB flag is set, an effect pattern for BB is selected. Next, in step S202, effect pattern data, which is data indicating the effect pattern, is supplied to the display control circuit 250.
After executing the process of step S202, the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an end effect command has been received. If it is determined that the end effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S220.
On the other hand, when determining that the end effect command has been received, in step S211, the sub CPU 206 selects an end effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of end effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
Next, in step S212, end effect pattern data is supplied to the display control circuit 250. After performing the process of step S210, the process proceeds to step S220.

In step S220, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the RB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the RB setting command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the RB flag in step S221. After performing the process of step S221, the process proceeds to step S230. The RB flag is a flag that is set when the RB starts and cleared when the RB ends.

In step S230, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the BB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, when determining that the BB setting command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets the BB flag in step S231. The BB flag is a flag that is set when the BB starts and cleared when the BB ends. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S240.

If it is determined in step S230 that the BB setting command has not been received, or if the process of step S231 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB release command has been received (step S240). If it is determined that the RB release command has been received, the RB flag is cleared (step S241).

If it is determined in step S240 that an RB release command has not been received, or if the process of step S241 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB release command has been received (step S250).
If it is determined that the BB release command has not been received, this subroutine is terminated.
On the other hand, when determining that the BB release command has been received, the sub CPU 206 clears the BB flag (step S251).

After the process of step S251, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display mode setting table stored in the program ROM 208 based on the data indicating the elapsed days stored in the work RAM 210 and sets the display mode of the two-dimensional code ( Step S252).

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display mode setting table.
In the drawing, for the convenience of explanation, an outline of the size and position of the two-dimensional code is described. Specifically, as the size of the two-dimensional code, for example, the number of pixels, an enlargement ratio or a reduction ratio from the original two-dimensional code size, and the like are stored as data. Further, as the position of the two-dimensional code, for example, coordinates indicating the display position of the two-dimensional code are stored.

When the elapsed days are 0 to 30 days, as data relating to the display mode, No. 1 two-dimensional code display pattern data is associated.
No. In one two-dimensional code display pattern data, the display time of the two-dimensional code is “1 second”, the size of the two-dimensional code is “small”, and the display position of the two-dimensional code is “upper left corner”.
This No. When the two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the two-dimensional code display pattern data of 1, a small 2 is displayed in the upper left corner of the liquid crystal display device 5 as described with reference to FIG. The dimension code is displayed for only 1 second.

When the elapsed days are 31 to 60 days, as data relating to the display mode, No. 2 two-dimensional code display pattern data is associated.
No. In the two-dimensional code display pattern data of 2, the display time of the two-dimensional code is “5 seconds”, the size of the two-dimensional code is “medium”, and the display position of the two-dimensional code is “left corner”.
This No. When the two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 on the basis of the two-dimensional code display pattern data of 2, as described with reference to FIG. A two-dimensional code larger than the two-dimensional code shown in a) is displayed for 5 seconds.

When the elapsed days are 61 days or more, the data relating to the display mode is No. 3 two-dimensional code display pattern data are associated with each other.
No. In the two-dimensional code display pattern data 3, the display time of the two-dimensional code is “15 seconds”, the size of the two-dimensional code is “large”, and the display position of the two-dimensional code is “lower center”.
This No. 3, when a two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, as described with reference to FIG. 4C, the lower center of the liquid crystal display device (directly below the reel 3). ), A two-dimensional code larger than the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. 4B is displayed for 15 seconds.

In step S252, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display mode setting table shown in FIG. The display mode of the two-dimensional code is set by selecting any one of 1 to 2 two-dimensional code display pattern data.
At this time, the sub CPU 206 functions as a display mode setting unit that sets the display mode of the code information based on the time measured by the time measuring unit (the number of days that have elapsed since the main power supply was turned on).

Next, the sub CPU 206 refers to the URL information setting table stored in the program ROM 208 based on the display mode of the two-dimensional code set in step S252, and extracts URL information (step S253).

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the URL information setting table. In the drawing, in order to show the correspondence between the URL information and the prize data, the prize data is described, but the program ROM 208 does not store the prize data.

No. 1 is two-dimensional code display pattern data, the URL information includes the URL “http: //***.***.003.htm”, and the prize data is standby image data including a moving image. .
Therefore, when the URL site is accessed, standby image data composed of moving images can be obtained as premium data.

No. 2, the URL information includes the URL “http: //***.***.004.htm”, and the free gift data is music data for ringtones.
Therefore, when accessing the URL site, music data for ringtones can be obtained as free gift data.

No. 3, the URL information includes the URL “http: //***.***.005.htm”, and the prize data is standby image data including a still image. .
Therefore, when the URL site is accessed, standby image data composed of still images can be obtained as premium data.

Subsequent to the processing in step S253, the sub CPU 206 performs encoding processing, and encodes the URL information into a two-dimensional code (step S254).
This encoding process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.
Next, the sub CPU 206 stores the two-dimensional code generated in step S254 in the work RAM 210 (step S255).

Next, the sub CPU 206 reads the two-dimensional code display pattern data corresponding to the two-dimensional code display mode set in step S252 from the program ROM 208, and supplies it to the display control circuit 250 (step S256).
Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an encoding process subroutine that is called and executed in step S254 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 206 sets the URL information extracted in step S253 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 in the work RAM 210 (step S400).
In the figure, http: //***.***/.004.htm is shown as an example of the URL included in the URL information.

Next, the sub CPU 206 creates a mode identifier in the work RAM 210 according to the character type (for example, numbers, alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.) of the URL information (step S401).
Next, the sub CPU 206 creates a character number identifier corresponding to the number of characters in the URL information in the work RAM 210 (step S402).
Next, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing the URL information (step S403).
Next, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for adding a termination pattern to the data obtained in steps S401 to S403 (step S404).

Next, the sub CPU 206 performs code word conversion on the data obtained in step S404 (step S405), and further creates an error correction code word based on the data obtained in step S405, which is obtained in step S405. Is added to the data (step S406). Next, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing the data obtained in step S406 and arranging the data in a matrix (step S407).
Next, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of masking a predetermined pattern on the data obtained in step S407 (step S408). Next, a process of adding format information including an error correction level and a mask identifier is performed (step S409), and a two-dimensional code is generated (step S410). The generated two-dimensional code is stored in the work RAM 210.
Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the case where only URL information is encoded (encoded) into a two-dimensional code has been described. However, in the present invention, URL information and other data (for example, data indicating the model of a gaming machine, gaming machine) For example, data unique to the gaming machine for identifying the game machine).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display control processing performed in the display control circuit.
The VDP 212 generates a screen image corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206.
When the VDP 212 does not receive the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: NO), the VDP 212 extracts the demo image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S301).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the VDP 212 does not receive the end effect pattern data (step S304: NO), the effect image is extracted from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S305).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data supplied from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the end effect pattern data is supplied (step S304: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the effect image at the end from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S306).
After executing the processing of step S301, S305, or S306, when the VDP 212 receives the supply of the two-dimensional code display pattern data (step S320: YES), the two-dimensional code is extracted from the work RAM 210 and stored in the buffer. (Step S321).
At this time, the two-dimensional code is stored by being superimposed on the effect image extracted in step S310, S305 or S306 and stored in the buffer.
Further, the size and position of the two-dimensional code are set based on the display mode of the two-dimensional code determined by the two-dimensional code display pattern data, and the two-dimensional code is stored by being superimposed on the effect image stored in the buffer.

Thereafter, when it is time to end the display of the two-dimensional code (step S323: YES), the two-dimensional code display pattern data is cleared (step S324).
Specifically, no. When a two-dimensional code is displayed based on one two-dimensional code display pattern data, the display timing of the two-dimensional code is one second after the display of the two-dimensional code is started.
No. When the two-dimensional code is displayed based on the two-dimensional code display pattern data of 2, the timing for ending the display of the two-dimensional code is 5 seconds after the display of the two-dimensional code is started.
No. When the two-dimensional code is displayed based on the three-dimensional code display pattern data of 3, the display timing of the two-dimensional code is 15 seconds after the display of the two-dimensional code is started.

Next, the screen image is output to the liquid crystal display device 5 at every predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) (step S307: YES) (step S308). As a result, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if it is not the predetermined timing (step S307: NO), the process returns to step S307.

Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S310: NO), the process returns to step S300. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S310: YES), the process returns to step S300.

In this embodiment, the case where URL information is encoded to generate a two-dimensional code at the end of the BB has been described. However, in the present invention, the timing of generating URL information and generating a two-dimensional code is particularly limited. It is not a thing. Further, a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding URL information may be stored in the image data ROM 216 in advance.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, like the pachislot gaming device 1, it is desirable to display code information (two-dimensional code) at the end of the special game state (BB). This is because the code information is displayed when the excitement of the game is most likely to cool down at the end of the special game state, so that the interest and interest in the game can be raised again. Also, even if code information is displayed when you are enthusiastic about the game, it is difficult to capture with the imaging means of the mobile terminal, but at the end of the special gaming state it is also a time when the game will be divided This is because displaying the code information does not hinder the game, and the player can reliably capture the code information.
Note that the timing for displaying the code information in the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this example.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the mobile phone shown in FIG.
The mobile phone 300 corresponds to the mobile terminal in the present invention.
The portable terminal 300 includes an operation unit 304, a liquid crystal panel 306, a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit, a wireless unit 310, an audio circuit 312, a speaker 314, a microphone 316, a transmission / reception antenna 318, a nonvolatile memory 320, a microcomputer 322, and a second computer. A secondary battery 324 is provided.

The wireless unit 310 is controlled by the microcomputer 322 and transmits / receives to / from the base station using radio waves as a medium through the transmission / reception antenna 318. The audio circuit 312 outputs the reception signal output from the wireless unit 310 through the microcomputer 322 to the speaker 314 and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 316 to the wireless unit 310 through the microcomputer 322 as a transmission signal.

The speaker 314 converts the reception signal output from the audio circuit 312 into reception audio and outputs it, and the microphone 316 converts the transmission audio emitted from the operator into an audio signal and outputs it to the audio circuit 312.
The CCD camera 308 can image the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the pachislot gaming device 1, and image data obtained by imaging is stored in the nonvolatile memory 320. In the present embodiment, a case where a CCD camera is used as the imaging unit will be described. However, the imaging unit in the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a CMOS sensor camera.

The nonvolatile memory 320 nonvolatilely stores various data and various programs such as image data obtained by the CCD camera 308 imaging the two-dimensional code 92, image data for a standby image, music data for ringtones, and the like. Remember.
The secondary battery 324 supplies power to each circuit. The microcomputer 322 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs, for example, incoming / outgoing call processing, e-mail creation / transmission processing, Internet processing, and the like. Note that transmission / reception of electronic mail and transmission / reception of data via the Internet are performed by the microcomputer 322 via the wireless unit 310 and the transmission / reception antenna 318.

The microcomputer 322 downloads a predetermined program from the server 200 via the Internet based on a predetermined instruction input via the operation unit 304 and stores it in the nonvolatile memory 320. The microcomputer 322 functions as follows (A) to (B) by reading the program from the nonvolatile memory 320 and executing it.

(A) The microcomputer 322 recognizes the two-dimensional code from the image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 images the two-dimensional code 92, and generates URL information from the recognized two-dimensional code. At this time, the microcomputer 322 functions as code information recognition means.
(B) The microcomputer 322 transmits the URL information generated in (A) to the server 200 via the Internet by the wireless unit 310 and the transmission / reception antenna 318. At this time, the microcomputer 322 functions as a game-related information transmission unit.

In the present embodiment, the case where the mobile terminal 300 downloads a program from the server 200 will be described. However, the program may be stored (preinstalled) in the nonvolatile memory 322 of the mobile terminal 300 in advance.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the server shown in FIG.
The server 200 includes a CPU 201 as an arithmetic processing device, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a communication interface circuit 204 for communicating with the mobile phone 300 via the Internet, and a hard disk drive 205.

The hard disk drive 205 stores web page data indicating each of a plurality of web pages constituting the gaming machine manufacturer's website.
Each web page is associated with URL information.
The hard disk drive 205 stores premium data (for example, image data for a standby image, music data for ringtones, etc.).
Each premium data is associated with URL information.
The hard disk drive 205 functions as a premium data storage unit that stores premium data to be transmitted to the mobile phone 300 for each game-related information.

When the URL information and the ID data of the mobile phone 300 are received from the mobile phone 300, the CPU 201 receives the web page data (for example, HTML data) associated with the URL information from the hard disk drive 205 and the prize as described above. Data is read out and transmitted to the mobile phone 300 by the communication interface circuit 204 via the Internet. As a result, a web page corresponding to the URL is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 306 of the mobile phone 300, and premium data can be acquired from the web page.

The hard disk drive 205 also stores a program for causing the mobile phone 300 to download. When the CPU 201 receives a signal to request downloading of the program from the mobile phone 300, the CPU 201 reads the program from the hard disk drive 205 and transmits the program from the communication interface circuit 204 to the mobile phone 300 via the Internet.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing processing performed in the mobile phone and the server.
First, the microcomputer 322 included in the mobile phone 300 drives a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 304, and the CCD camera 308 is a liquid crystal display device of the pachislot gaming device 1. The two-dimensional code 92 included in the screen image displayed in 5 is imaged (step S500).

Thereafter, the microcomputer 322 stores the image data obtained in step S500 in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S501).
Next, the microcomputer 322 performs a two-dimensional code recognition process (step S502), recognizes a two-dimensional code from the image data obtained in step S500, and generates URL information from the recognized two-dimensional code. The two-dimensional code recognition process will be described in detail later.

In step S502, the microcomputer 322 recognizes the two-dimensional code from the image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 (imaging means) images the two-dimensional code (code information), and from the recognized two-dimensional code, the game It functions as code information recognition means for generating related information.

Next, the microcomputer 322 transmits the URL information obtained by the two-dimensional code recognition process in step S502 to the server 200 via the Internet by the wireless unit 310 and the transmission / reception antenna 318 together with the ID data of the mobile phone 300. (Step S503).
In step S503, the microcomputer 322 functions as a game related information transmitting unit that transmits the game related information generated in step S502 to the server 200.

When the CPU 201 included in the server 200 receives the URL information and the ID data of the mobile phone 300 from the mobile phone 300 via the Internet, the CPU 201 stores the URL information and the ID data in the hard disk drive 205 (step S601).
Next, the CPU 201 extracts the web page data and premium data corresponding to the URL information received in step S601 from the hard disk drive 205 (step S602).
At this time, the CPU 201 functions as an extraction unit that extracts premium data from the hard disk drive 205 (premium data storage unit) based on game-related information received from the mobile phone 300.
Then, the CPU 201 transmits web page data and premium data to the mobile phone 300 (step S603).
The CPU 201 functions as a premium data transmission unit that transmits the premium data extracted in step S602 to the mobile phone 300.

The microcomputer 322 of the mobile phone 300 displays a web page on the liquid crystal panel 306 based on the web page data transmitted from the server 200 (step S504), and stores the prize data in the nonvolatile memory 322 (step S505).
As a result, the player can acquire premium data.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the two-dimensional code recognition process that is called and executed in step S501 of the process shown in FIG.
First, the microcomputer 322 performs image conversion processing on the image data stored in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S700). The image conversion process extracts the image data of the area where the two-dimensional code is displayed from the image data obtained by imaging, corrects the inclination and distortion, converts the image data to a monochrome image with a predetermined threshold, and views it from the front This is processing for obtaining image data including a two-dimensional code.

Next, the microcomputer 322 extracts a two-dimensional code from the image data obtained in step S700, and performs correction such as noise removal (step S701).
Next, the microcomputer 322 binarizes the two-dimensional code obtained in step S701, and replaces each dot constituting the two-dimensional code with “0” or “1” (step S702). Matrix data is generated (step S703).
Next, the microcomputer 322 decodes the binarized matrix data (step S704) and generates URL information (step S705). Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S503 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

As described above, when the mobile phone 300 transmits the URL information and the ID data of the mobile phone 300 to the server 200 (FIG. 18, step S503), data representing a site corresponding to the URL (for example, HTML data or the like). ) And premium data are transmitted from the server 200 to the mobile phone 300 (FIG. 18, step S603), and an image as shown in FIG. 20 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 306 of the mobile phone 300.
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a standby image transmitted from the server to the mobile phone as a prize.
In the central portion of the liquid crystal panel 306, a standby image representing a character appearing in the effect in the pachislot gaming device 1 is displayed. In addition, two options “return” and “save” are displayed below the liquid crystal panel 306. At this time, by operating the operation unit 304 and selecting the option “save”, the image data for the standby image is stored in the nonvolatile memory 320 of the mobile phone 300.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, the time measurement is started when the main power supply is turned on, and the display mode of the two-dimensional code is determined based on the elapsed days as the time measurement time. Thus, for example, when the pachislot gaming device 1 is initially installed in a game store, the player displays the two-dimensional code in a manner that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the two-dimensional code. It is possible to display the two-dimensional code in a manner in which the two-dimensional code can be easily viewed (see FIG. 4), and gradually recognize that the two-dimensional code is displayed on the pachislot gaming device 1. Can do.
In addition, the player images the two-dimensional code with the CCD camera 308 of the mobile phone 300, and transmits URL information (game-related information) generated from the two-dimensional code to the server 200 by the mobile phone 300, whereby the URL information is obtained. It is possible to acquire premium data according to the time, that is, premium data according to the elapsed time.
Therefore, for the game store, since the two-dimensional code necessary for acquiring the prize is displayed on the pachislot gaming machine 1, it is possible to improve the ability to attract customers. On the other hand, for the game machine manufacturer, It is possible to provide services that are advantageous to both the game store and the gaming machine maker, as the gaming machine maker can be supported and attached to the pachislot gaming device 1. In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk.
Also, since different prize data is provided according to the elapsed time, the desire to collect the prize data, the competitiveness among players, and the like can be increased, and the interest and interest in the game can be improved.
In addition to the enjoyment of simply acquiring game media, new enjoyment that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones or image data for standby images as prizes according to the elapsed time. Since it can be given to players, even if the regulations become stronger and the gaze of the gaming machines decreases, the popularity of the gaming machines can be maintained. It is possible to prevent the influence on

[Second Embodiment]
In the service providing system 500 according to the first embodiment, the mobile phone 300 includes code information recognizing means. However, in the service providing system according to the second embodiment, the server 200 includes code information recognizing means. The case will be described.
It should be noted that the pachislot gaming device, the mobile phone and the server constituting the service providing system according to the second embodiment, the external appearance and internal configuration of the server (see FIGS. 1 to 8, 16, and 17), and the pachislot gaming device. Since the processing (see FIGS. 9 to 15) is the same as that of the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted, and here, processing executed in the mobile phone and the server will be described. And In the following, the same components as those of the service providing system according to the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing processing performed in the mobile phone 300 and the server 200 constituting the service providing system according to the second embodiment.
First, the microcomputer 322 included in the mobile phone 300 drives a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 304, and the CCD camera 308 is a liquid crystal display device of the pachislot gaming device 1. The two-dimensional code 92 included in the screen image displayed in 5 is imaged (step S510).

Thereafter, the microcomputer 322 determines a predetermined address (for example, a site of a gaming machine manufacturer) in the server 200 based on an instruction input via the operation unit 304 or data indicating an address transmitted from the server 200 in advance. And the image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 images the two-dimensional code 92 together with the ID data of the mobile phone 300, wirelessly based on a conventionally known communication protocol (for example, FTP). The unit 310 and the transmission / reception antenna 318 transmit to the server 200 via the Internet (step S511).

When the CPU 201 included in the server 200 receives the image data and the ID data of the mobile phone 300 from the mobile phone 300 via the Internet, the CPU 201 stores the image data and the ID data in the hard disk drive 205 (step S610).
Next, the CPU 201 performs a two-dimensional code recognition process (step S611), and the two-dimensional code is obtained from image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 (imaging means) of the mobile phone 300 images the two-dimensional code (code information). Is recognized, and URL information is generated from the recognized two-dimensional code. The two-dimensional code recognition process is the same as the two-dimensional code recognition process in the first embodiment, and has already been described with reference to FIG.
When executing the processing of step S611, the CPU 201 of the server 200 recognizes a two-dimensional code from the image data received from the mobile phone 300, and serves as code information recognition means for generating lottery result data from the recognized two-dimensional code. Function.

Next, the CPU 201 stores the URL information obtained by the two-dimensional code recognition process in step S611 in the hard disk drive 205 in association with the ID data of the mobile phone 300 (step S612).
Next, the CPU 201 extracts web page data (for example, HTML data) and premium data corresponding to the URL information obtained by the two-dimensional code recognition process in step S611 from the hard disk drive 205 (step S613).
Then, the CPU 201 transmits web page data and premium data to the mobile phone 300 (step S614).

The microcomputer 322 of the mobile phone 300 displays a web page on the liquid crystal panel 306 based on the web page data transmitted from the server 200 (step S512), and stores the premium data in the nonvolatile memory 322 (step S513).
As a result, the player can acquire premium data.

Although the first and second embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this example, and for example, the following configurations can be adopted.
That is, in the first and second embodiments, the image data for the standby image and the music data for the ringtone are used as the prize data, but the prize data in the present invention is limited to this example. is not. As the prize data, for example, data representing a form for inputting personal information (for example, name, address, etc.) for applying for a prize may be transmitted to the portable terminal. In this case, by inputting predetermined personal information into the form and transmitting it to the server, the player can obtain the prize by home delivery or the like. In this case, a tangible object can be adopted as a prize.

In the first and second embodiments, the case where the time is started after the main power source is turned on in the pachislot gaming machine 1 has been described. However, in the present invention, the condition for the time measuring means to start time measurement is this example. It is not limited to.
For example, an input switch may be installed at a position where the player cannot operate, such as the inside of the pachislot gaming device 1, and time measurement may be started when a store clerk or the like of the game store operates the input switch.

In the first and second embodiments, the case where the display mode of the two-dimensional code is set based on the number of days elapsed (the number of days elapsed since the main power is turned on) as the timekeeping time has been described. For example, the display mode of the two-dimensional code may be changed every hour, every day, every lap, or every month.

In the first and second embodiments, the case where the display time, size, and display position of the two-dimensional code are changed as the display mode of the two-dimensional code has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, at least one of the display position, size, and display position of the code information may be changed. Further, for example, the color of the code information may be changed, and when the code information is displayed so as to be superimposed on another image, the other image may be changed. Of course, the elements constituting the display mode of the code information are not limited to this example.

In the present invention, when changing the display mode of the code information, as described in the first and second embodiments, the player recognizes that the code information is displayed as the time count increases. It is desirable to display the code information so that it is easy to do. This is because the player can gradually recognize that the code information is displayed on the gaming machine.
When changing the display time of the code information, the longer the display time, the easier it is for the player to recognize that the code information is displayed.
Further, when changing the size of the code information, the larger the size, the easier it is for the player to recognize that the code information is displayed.
In addition, when changing the position of the code information, the closer to the position that the player pays attention during the game (for example, the position where the reel is installed, the position where the identification information such as symbols is displayed, etc.) Is displayed so that the player can easily recognize that is displayed.

In the present invention, it is possible to include time limit information in the encoded data. That is, the gaming machine displays a two-dimensional code in which game-related information (for example, URL information) and data indicating the date and time at that time are encoded, and the server displays the game-related information based on the two-dimensional code and the current time When data indicating the date and time is received or generated, a predetermined period (for example, one day, one week, etc.) based on the date and time when these data are received or generated and the date and time when game-related information is encoded into a two-dimensional code ) Has passed, and if it is determined that the predetermined period has passed, the prize data is not transmitted to the mobile terminal regardless of the result of the prize lottery, indicating that it has expired. Data for displaying an image to be displayed on the portable terminal can be transmitted to the portable terminal.

In the present invention, the gaming machine displays a two-dimensional code obtained by coding the game-related information and data indicating the date and time at that time, and the server displays the game-related information based on the two-dimensional code and the date and time at that time. When the received data is received or generated, premium data corresponding to the same game related information in the past is stored in the mobile terminal based on the game related information, the data indicating the date and time at that time, and the ID data of the mobile terminal. If it is determined whether or not the premium data corresponding to the same game related information has been transmitted in the past, it is desirable not to transmit the premium data to the portable terminal. This is because the prize data can be prevented from being acquired a plurality of times based on the same game-related information.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a network block diagram which shows an example of the service provision system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the display mode of the two-dimensional code displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device with which the pachislot gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. FIG. 6 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG. 5. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit shown in FIG. 7. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of the game execution process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the date update process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of a display mode setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of a URL information setting table. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the encoding process called and performed in step S254 of the subroutine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the display control process performed in a display control circuit. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the server shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed in a mobile telephone and a server. It is a flowchart which shows the two-dimensional code recognition process called and performed in step S501 of the process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the standby image transmitted to the mobile phone from the server as a free gift. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed in the mobile telephone and server which comprise the service provision system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Case 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Rotating reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 34 Transparent liquid crystal panel 36 Reflective film 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
82 Sub-control circuit 91 Effect image 92 Two-dimensional code 200 Server 201 CPU
300 mobile phone 308 CCD camera 320 nonvolatile memory 322 microcomputer 500 service providing system

Claims (7)

A timing means for starting timing according to predetermined conditions;
Display mode setting means for setting the display mode of the code information based on the time measured by the time measuring means;
A gaming machine comprising: code information display means for displaying code information obtained by coding game-related information in a display mode set by the display mode setting means at a predetermined timing. The display mode setting means sets at least the display time of the code information based on the time measured by the time measuring means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display mode setting unit sets the display time of the code information to be longer as the time measured by the time measured increases. The display mode setting means sets at least the size of the code information based on the time measured by the time measuring means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display mode setting means sets the size of the code information to be larger as the time measured by the time measured increases. The code information display means displays code information obtained by encoding game-related information determined for each display mode set by the display mode setting unit. The gaming machine described. A service providing system comprising: the gaming machine according to claim 4; a portable terminal device including an imaging unit; and a server capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the portable terminal device via a communication line. ,
The portable terminal is
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the image pickup means picks up code information and generating game-related information from the recognized code information;
Game-related information transmitting means for transmitting the game-related information generated by the code information recognition means to the server,
The server
Prize data storage means for storing prize data for transmission to the portable terminal for each game related information;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on game-related information received from the portable terminal;
A service providing system comprising: premium data transmitting means for transmitting premium data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal. A server constituting the service providing system according to claim 5,
Prize data storage means for storing prize data for transmission to the portable terminal for each game related information;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on game-related information received from the portable terminal;
A server comprising: a prize data transmitting means for transmitting the prize data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal. A portable terminal constituting the service providing system according to claim 5,
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the image pickup means picks up code information and generating game-related information from the recognized code information;
A portable terminal comprising game related information transmitting means for transmitting game related information generated by the code information recognizing means to the server.