JP2006087715A - Game machine, service providing system, server, and portable terminal unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of concretely grasping how games were played before also in other places than a game parlor. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises an input means for inputting a prescribed command according to the operation by the player, a lottery means for executing a lottery to determine the result of a game, and a display means for displaying the process and the result of the game at least based on the command inputted by the input means and the result of the lottery executed by the lottery means. The game machine is characterized by a game information storage means for storing the game information at least on the process and the result of the game displayed by the display means, and a coded information display means for displaying the coded information including the game information stored by the game information storage means at prescribed timing in such a mode as can be imaged from outside by an imaging 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

As a conventional gaming machine, for example, a password based on game history information related to a game history, such as the number of game media acquired at the time of BB (big bonus), the total number of game media paid out, or the total net increase, is generated. There is a gaming machine in which the game history information corresponding to the password is displayed when the player inputs the password to the gaming machine from the cellular phone while the password is output to the cellular phone possessed by the person (for example, Patent Document 1).
According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, game history information related to the history of games played in the past, such as the history of games played one week ago, can be viewed. It is possible to obtain superiority and satisfaction by watching the game history information related to the history of the game later or by showing it to other players.

JP 2004-8270 A

However, the game history information displayed on the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is a numerical result of the game according to a plurality of predetermined items. However, for example, there is a problem in that it is difficult to grasp how the game was played, such as the timing of the player's operation and the content of the operation, which is not interesting. In addition, since the game history information is displayed on the gaming machine, the game history cannot be confirmed in places other than the game store (so-called pachinko hall), and the game history information can be viewed later or viewed by other players. There was also a problem that it was difficult to show.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to specifically grasp how a game has been played in the past even at a place other than a game store. Another object is to provide a service providing system including the gaming machine, a server, and a mobile phone, a server that constitutes the service providing system, and a mobile phone that constitutes the service providing system.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) an input means for inputting a predetermined instruction in response to an operation by the player;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine the outcome of the game;
A gaming machine comprising at least an instruction input by the input means and a lottery result by the lottery means, and a display means for displaying the process and result of the game,
Game information storage means for storing game information on at least the process and result of the game displayed by the display means;
A gaming machine comprising: code information display means for displaying code information including game information stored in the game information storage means at a predetermined timing in a manner that can be imaged by an imaging means from outside.

According to the invention of (1), since the code information obtained by coding the game information related to the process and result of the game displayed by the display means is displayed in an aspect that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside, The game is reproduced based on the game information by imaging the code information with an imaging means (such as a camera) provided in the mobile phone and transmitting game information generated from the code information to the server by the mobile terminal. It becomes possible to provide a service in which reproduced image data representing a reproduced image can be acquired from a server. In this case, the player can specifically grasp how the game was played by viewing the reproduced image with a mobile phone or the like. In addition, since the reproduced image can be viewed with a mobile phone or the like, it is possible to view the reproduced image at a place other than the amusement store, which is convenient for viewing the reproduced image later or showing it to other players. Excellent.

“Display means for displaying the process and result of the game” means means for displaying the process and result of the game in a manner that is visible to the player. The display means is not only an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device that can electronically display the process and results of the game electronically, but also, for example, a plurality of mechanical rotating reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface thereof. Examples include a device that can physically display a game process and result, such as an individual variation display device, and a game process and result that can be displayed by turning on or off, such as an LED or a lamp.

In addition, the “game information” only needs to include at least information related to the process and result of the game displayed by the display means. For example, the information related to the instruction input by the input means or the result of the lottery by the lottery means. Information may be included, or other information may be included.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) A service providing system including the gaming machine according to (1), 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. There,
The mobile 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 the game information from the recognized code information;
Game information transmission means for transmitting the game information generated by the code information recognition means to the server,
The server
Display data storage means for storing a plurality of types of display data for displaying the process and result of the game in the gaming machine;
Based on the game information received from the portable terminal, display data is extracted from the display data storage means, and using the extracted display data, reproduced image data representing a reproduced image reproducing the game in the gaming machine is obtained. Reproduction image data generation means for generating,
A service providing system comprising: reproduced image data transmitting means for transmitting the reproduced image data generated by the reproduced image data generating means to the portable terminal.

According to the invention of (2), the code information obtained by coding the game information is displayed on the gaming machine, and the player images the code information by the imaging means of the mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone), and the mobile terminal By transmitting the game information generated from the code information by the machine to the server, it is possible to acquire reproduced image data representing a reproduced image that reproduces the game based on the game information from the server.
Therefore, the player can specifically grasp how the game was played by viewing the reproduced image with the portable terminal. In addition, since the reproduced image can be viewed with a portable terminal, it is possible to view the reproduced image at a place other than the amusement store, and convenience for viewing the reproduced image later or showing it to other players. Excellent.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) A server constituting the service providing system of (2) above,
Display data storage means for storing a plurality of types of display data for displaying the process and result of the game in the gaming machine;
Based on the game information received from the portable terminal, display data is extracted from the display data storage means, and using the extracted display data, reproduced image data representing a reproduced image reproducing the game in the gaming machine is obtained. Reproduction image data generation means for generating,
A server comprising: reproduced image data transmitting means for transmitting reproduced image data generated by the reproduced image data generating means to the portable terminal.

According to the invention of (3), when the game information generated by the portable terminal is received from the image data obtained by imaging the code information displayed on the game machine, the game is played based on the game information. Since the reproduced image data representing the reproduced image that has been reproduced is transmitted to the server, the player can acquire the reproduced image data using the portable terminal.
Therefore, the player can specifically grasp how the game was played by viewing the reproduced image with the portable terminal. In addition, since the reproduced image can be viewed with a portable terminal, it is possible to view the reproduced image at a place other than the amusement store, and convenience for viewing the reproduced image later or showing it to other players. Excellent.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) A portable terminal constituting the service providing system of (2) above,
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the image pickup means picks up code information, and generating the game information from the recognized code information;
A mobile terminal comprising game information transmission means for transmitting game information generated by the code information recognition means to the server.

According to the invention of (4), it is possible to capture the code information from the gaming machine that displays the code information obtained by coding the game information, generate the game information from the obtained image data, and transmit it to the server. Yes, as a result of transmitting game information to the server, it is possible to acquire reproduced image data representing a reproduced image in which a game is reproduced based on the game information from the server.
Therefore, the player can specifically grasp how the game was played by viewing the reproduced image with the portable terminal. In addition, since the reproduced image can be viewed with a portable terminal, it is possible to view the reproduced image at a place other than the amusement store, and convenience for viewing the reproduced image later or showing it to other players. Excellent.

According to the present invention, it is possible to specifically grasp how the game has been played in the past at a place other than the game store.

FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram showing an example of a service providing system according to the present invention.
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 pachislot gaming device 1, a two-dimensional code 92 in which URL information including game information related to the process and result of the game is coded is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Note that game information related to the game process and results will be described later.

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

A hard disk drive 205 (not shown, FIG. 17) provided in the server 200 stores a plurality of types of display data for displaying the process and result of the game in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1. The server 200 extracts display data from the hard disk drive 205 based on the game information included in the URL information received from the mobile phone 300, and uses the extracted display data to reproduce the game in the pachislot gaming device 1. Reproduced image data representing an image is generated. Subsequently, the server 200 transmits the reproduced image data to the mobile phone 300.

As described above, according to the service providing system 500, the player captures the game information by the mobile phone 300 by imaging the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the pachislot gaming device 1 by the CCD camera 308 included in the mobile phone 300. By transmitting the game information to the server 200, it is possible to acquire reproduction image data representing a reproduction image reproducing a game played by the player himself in the pachislot gaming device 1.

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 present embodiment, a 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), and part or all of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be switched to a transparent / non-transparent state.

Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an effect image 91 corresponding to the process and result of the game. In the figure, a state in which an effect image 91 representing a character imitating a pig and fireworks is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is shown. The liquid crystal display device 5 functions as display means for displaying a game process and results. As described above, the “game process and result” in the present invention includes not only the game process and result itself, but also effects performed in accordance with the game process and result.

Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a two-dimensional code 92 as code 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.
In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 5 functions as code information display means and also functions as display means for displaying the process and results of the game. In the present invention, the display means and Separately, code information display means may be provided.

In addition, three rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5. 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. The rotating reel 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) functions as a display means for displaying a game process and results.

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 credits in a memory (for example, 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.
The start lever 6 and the stop button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) function as input means for inputting a predetermined instruction in response to an operation by the player.

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 showing a symbol row arranged on the rotating reel 3.
Twenty-one symbols of a plurality of types represented on each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20” and stored as a data table in a memory (for example, ROM) provided in the pachislot gaming device 1. On each rotating reel 3L, 3C, 3R, it is composed of the symbols "Blue 7", "Red 7", "BAR", "Bell", "Plum", "Replay" and "Cherry". A symbol row is shown. Each rotary reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow.

The table shown in FIG. 4 shows the winning combinations and the number of payouts corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each gaming state.
The gaming state is divided into three states: a general gaming state, a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. In general, the general gaming state may be further classified according to whether or not the BB or RB is internally won, but the winning combinations that may be internally won are the same. Is divided into three states in the table.

The types of winning combinations that may be won internally are determined by a so-called probability lottery table (the probability lottery table will be described later), and this probability lottery table is provided for each gaming state. That is, in a game having the same gaming state, the types of winning combinations that may be won internally are the same.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the general gaming state, when “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” or “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the active line, a BB winning is established. , 15 medals are paid out, and the gaming state of the next game becomes the “BB gaming state”.

The “RB gaming state” indicates that when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line is “BAR-BAR-BAR” in the “general gaming state”, or in the “BB gaming state”, the active line becomes the active line. This occurs when the combination of symbols arranged along the line is “Replay-Replay-Replay” (so-called “JAC IN”), and 15 medals are paid out. In some cases, RBs starting from “general gaming state” are distinguished from normal RBs, and RBs starting from “BB general gaming state” are distinguished from RBs in BB.

The “RB gaming state” is a gaming state in which a predetermined symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged by betting one medal, and it is easy to hit an object that can obtain 15 medals. The maximum number of games that can be played in one “RB gaming state” (this is referred to as “RB game possible number”) is 12. Also, in this RB gaming state, the number of times that a prize can be won (this is referred to as the “number of times an RB game can be awarded”) is up to eight. In other words, this “RB gaming state” ends when the number of games reaches 12 times or the number of winnings reaches 8. Then, when the RB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.

One BB ends when 30 games are played in the BB general gaming state, or when the RB gaming state is entered three times and the third RB ends. Then, when the BB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.

In the general gaming state, when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line is “Replay-Replay-Replay”, a re-game winning is established. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming the medals.

In the general gaming state or the general gaming state during the BB, the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, thereby winning the “bell small part” winning.
In the general game state, when “Bell's small role” is won internally, whether or not a winning is achieved is determined by whether or not the stop order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R of the player is a predetermined order. The

In the general game state during BB, the internal winning combination “Bell's small role” and the internal winning combination “RB (JAC IN)” are group roles, and the success or failure is determined by the same flag. Which winning is established is determined by the stop order of the stop buttons 7 (7L, 7C, 7R).
Further, in the general game state and the BB general game state, it is possible to realize winnings such as “plum small part” and “cherry small part”, but the number of payouts is as shown in the figure.

The internal winning combination as described above performs random number sampling from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 16383) at a predetermined timing (for example, when the start lever 6 is operated, etc.). Based on the probability lottery table as shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a probability lottery table for the general gaming state, and this table is stored as data in a memory (for example, ROM) provided in the pachislot gaming device 1. In addition, in the memory provided in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, a probability lottery table for the BB gaming state and a probability lottery table for the RB gaming state are stored as data. In addition, the memory included in the pachislot gaming device 1 stores, as data, stop symbols for the three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R), that is, a stop winning combination determination table for determining a stop winning combination. Is done.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. A plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface of each rotary reel 3 in the arrangement shown in FIG.

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. 6, 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.
An effect image 91 showing a character imitating a pig, fireworks, and the like is displayed at the center of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

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.
These various lamps and various display units correspond to display means for displaying the process and result of the game. 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.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device provided in the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 8 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 and lower ends of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by a lamp holder 39 (see FIG. 6). 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. 9 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. 9, the CPU 41 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range by the random number generator 146, and samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated by the sampling circuit 147. To do. 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. The CPU 41, the random number generator 146, and the sampling circuit 147 function as lottery means for performing a lottery for determining a game result.
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.

Further, the CPU 4 outputs the game information to the sub-game information when the rotation of the rotary reel 3 is started, when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated, and when all the rotary reels 3 are stopped. Transmit to the control circuit 82.
That is, the CPU 41 transmits game information to the sub-control circuit 82 when the start lever 6 is operated and rotation of the rotary reel 3 is started. The game information transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 at this time includes, for example, data relating to the code numbers of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the internal winning combination, the number of medals inserted, the medal credits, and the like.
Thereafter, the CPU 41 transmits game information to the sub-control circuit 82 every time any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated. The game information transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 at this time includes, for example, the operation timing of the stopped rotating reel 3 and the stop button 7 (the time from when the rotating reel 3 rotates until it stops), the stop button 7 Data relating to the code number, the number of sliding frames, etc. of the rotating reel 3 at the time of operation are included.
Further, the CPU 41 transmits game information to the sub-control circuit 82 when all the rotating reels 3 are stopped. The game information transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 at this time includes, for example, data relating to a winning combination, the number of medals paid out, the number of medals credits, and the like.

Game information transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 when rotation of the rotating reel 3 is started, game information transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 every time one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated, The game information transmitted to the sub control circuit 82 when all the rotating reels 3 are stopped corresponds to game information relating to one game, and the game information transmitted from the CPU 41 to the sub control circuit 82. Is stored in the work RAM 210 of the sub-control circuit 82.

A main control circuit 81 having a CPU 41 is connected to a sub control circuit 82 as an effect executing means.
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. 10 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 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. .
Further, the program ROM 208 corresponds to a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when all the rotating reels 3 are stopped. A plurality of 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. The work RAM 210 stores game information transmitted from the main control circuit 81.
The work RAM 210 functions as game information storage means.

When an effect pattern is selected based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 81, the work RAM 210 also stores the effect pattern as game information. Furthermore, the work RAM 210 stores a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding URL information including game information.

The sub CPU 206 extracts game information from the work RAM 210 when an instruction to display the two-dimensional code 92 on the liquid crystal display device 5 is input by operating the various buttons 26 and 27 by the player. URL information including game information is generated. This URL information includes game information and a URL indicating a predetermined address in the server 200 on the Internet.
Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 encodes the URL information to generate a two-dimensional code and stores it in the work RAM 210.
Further, the sub CPU 206 extracts a two-dimensional code display pattern from the program ROM 208 and transmits it to the VDP 212. The two-dimensional code display pattern includes, for example, various data for displaying the two-dimensional code such as a position and a period for displaying 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 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 image data such as a background image and a character image representing a character, for example. The effect data stored in the image data ROM 216 includes effect data for moving images and effect data for still images.
In this embodiment, the 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. 2).
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 captures a two-dimensional code (code information) including game information stored in the work RAM 210 (game information storage means) from outside with a CCD camera 308 (imaging means) at a predetermined timing. It functions as code information display means for displaying in a possible manner.

In the present 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 a storage unit 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. 11 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 the various setting processes, the sampling circuit 147 samples a random number from the random number generator 146 at the timing when the start lever 6 is operated, and the sampled random number value and the lottery probability table set in the RAM 43 are used. Based on this, a lottery process for generating an internal winning combination (winning flag) is performed. At this time, the CPU 41, the random number generator 146, and the sampling circuit 147 function as lottery means for performing lottery.
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.
The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 82 selects an effect pattern according to the effect start command and executes an effect based on the effect pattern. The effect pattern selected at this time is the work RAM 210 as game information. Is remembered.

After executing the processing of step S126, the CPU 41 reads game information from the work RAM 210 and transmits it to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S127). In step S127, the game information transmitted from the CPU 41 to the sub-control circuit 82 includes, for example, data relating to the code numbers of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the internal winning combination, the number of medals inserted, the number of medals credits, and the like. The game information transmitted to the sub control circuit 82 by the CPU 41 is stored in the work RAM 210 of the sub control circuit 82.

Next, 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 extracts game information from the work RAM 210 and transmits it to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S133). In step S133, the game information transmitted from the CPU 41 to the sub-control circuit 82 includes, for example, the operation timing of the stopped rotating reel 3 and the stop button 7 (the time from when the rotating reel 3 rotates until it stops), the stop button Data relating to the code number, the number of sliding frames, etc. of the rotary reel 3 at the time when 7 is operated is included.
The game information transmitted to the sub control circuit 82 by the CPU 41 is stored in the work RAM 210 of the sub control circuit 82.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not all of the three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) are stopped (step S134). 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 S135). 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 S136). 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 S135. The end effect command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 82 selects an effect pattern at the end in accordance with the end effect command and executes an effect based on the effect pattern. The effect pattern selected at this time is the game information. Is stored in the work RAM 210.

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 S137).
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 S138). 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 reads game information from the work RAM 210 and transmits it to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S139). In step S139, the game information transmitted from the CPU 41 to the sub-control circuit 82 includes, for example, data relating to a winning combination, the number of medals inserted, and the number of credits of medals. The game information transmitted to the sub control circuit 82 by the CPU 41 is stored in the work RAM 210 of the sub control circuit 82.

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. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit. FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of game information, and FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an example of URL information.

First, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an effect start command has been received (step S200). If it is determined that an effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, when determining that the effect start command has been received, 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 (step S201). 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.
In step S201, the sub CPU 206 stores the selected effect pattern in the work RAM 210 as game information.
Next, the sub CPU 206 supplies effect pattern data, which is data indicating the effect pattern, to the display control circuit 250 (step S202).

If it is determined in step S200 that an effect start command has not been received, or if the process of step S202 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether an end effect command has been received (step S210). 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, 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 (step S211). In step S211, the sub CPU 206 stores the selected effect pattern in the work RAM 210 as game information.
Next, the end effect pattern data is supplied to the display control circuit 250 (step S212), and the process proceeds to step S220.

If it is determined in step S210 that an end effect command has not been received, or if the process of step S212 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB setting command has been received (step S220). 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 (step S221). The RB flag is a flag that is set at the start of RB and cleared at the end of RB.

If it is determined in step S220 that an RB setting command has not been received, or if the process of step S221 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB setting command has been received (step S230). 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 has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the BB flag (step S231).
The BB flag is a flag that is set when the BB starts and cleared when the BB ends.

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 not been received, the process proceeds to step S250. On the other hand, 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, the process proceeds to step S260. On the other hand, when determining that the BB release command has been received, the sub CPU 206 clears the BB flag (step S251).

If it is determined in step S250 that the BB release command has not been received, or if the process of step S251 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not game information has been received from the main control circuit 81 (step S250). If it is determined that the game information is received (S260), the game information is stored in the work RAM 210 (step S261).

FIG. 13A shows an example of game information stored in the work RAM 210.
In the figure, game information relating to one game is shown. Further, a code composed of one English letter and one digit number attached to each item is used when generating URL information (see FIG. 13B) based on game information.

In the work RAM 210, as shown in FIG. 13A, as game information at the time of starting the rotation of the rotating reel 3, the code numbers of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the internal winning combination, the effect pattern, the number of medals inserted, the credit Game information related to numbers and the like is stored.

The code numbers of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are the code numbers of the rotary reel 3 when the rotation of the rotary reel 3 is started, and this storage area is included in the numerical value range “00” to “20”. Any one of the numbers is stored (see FIG. 3). In the game information shown in FIG. 13A, the code numbers of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R are “10”, “10”, “10”, and the symbol combination at the start of rotation is “Plum”, “ "Replay" and "Bell". In the internal winning combination storage area, for example, “00” if the internal winning combination is “BB”, “01” if “01” if “RB”, etc. A two-digit number is stored. In the effect pattern storage area, for example, “01” is selected when the effect pattern at the time of BB internal winning is selected in step S201, and “02” is selected when the effect pattern at the time of RB internal winning is selected. In addition, a two-digit number corresponding to the effect pattern is stored. Two-digit numbers are also stored in the medal insertion number storage area and the credit number storage area.

The work RAM 210 stores game information related to the stopped reel 3, the operation timing, the code number of the rotating reel 3 at the time of the stop operation, the number of sliding symbols, and the like as game information when the stop button 7 is operated. ing. The game information at the time of the first stop operation is game information when the stop button 7 is first operated among the three stop buttons 7, and the game information at the time of the second stop operation is the next stop button. 7 is game information when the operation is performed, and game information at the time of the third stop operation is game information when the stop button 7 is last operated.

In the storage area of the rotary reel, which one of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is stored in one English character. “L” corresponds to the rotating reel 3L, “C” corresponds to the rotating reel 3C, and “R” corresponds to the rotating reel 3R. Therefore, the game information shown in FIG. 13A indicates that the rotation has stopped in the order of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

The operation timing storage area stores a two-digit number representing the time from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 3 to the stop. The code number storage area for the stop operation stores the code number of the rotating reel 3 at the time when the stop button 7 is operated, and the storage area for the number of sliding frames is determined in step S130 of the subroutine shown in FIG. A two-digit number indicating the number of sliding frames is stored.

According to the game information shown in FIG. 13A, for the rotating reel 3L, the stop button 7L is operated when the code number is “20”, and the number of sliding symbols is “1”. Would have stopped. For the rotating reel 3C, the stop button 7C is operated when the code number is "18", and the number of sliding frames is "3". Therefore, the rotation is stopped at the code number "00". Further, for the rotating reel 3R, the stop button 7R is operated when the code number is “00”, and the number of sliding frames is “00”, so that the rotation is stopped at the code number “00”. That is, in the game information shown in FIG. 13A, the rotating reel 3 stops at the code numbers “00”, “00”, “00”, and the symbol combination is “red 7”-“red 7”-“ Red 7 ", indicating that BB was won.

Further, the work RAM 210 stores a winning combination, a medal payout number, a credit number, and the like as game information when the rotation of the rotary reel 3 is stopped.
In the winning combination storage area, for example, “00” is stored if the winning combination is “BB”, and “01” is stored if the winning combination is “RB”. A two-digit number is also stored in each of the medal payout number storage area and the credit number storage area.

As described above, the work RAM 210 stores game information supplied from the main control circuit 81, game information related to the effect pattern selected by the sub CPU 206, and the like.
The work RAM 210 functions as game information storage means for storing game information.

In the work RAM 210, for example, only game information relating to a predetermined number of games may be stored, and old game information may be erased each time new game information is stored. In addition, as described later, when code information including game information is generated, the game information may be deleted.

When it is determined in step S260 that game information has not been received, or when the process of step S261 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 operates the decision button 26 or the cancel button 27 by the player, so that the two-dimensional code It is determined whether or not an instruction for requesting the display is input (step S270).
If it is determined that an instruction to request display of the two-dimensional code has not been input, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that an instruction to request the display of the two-dimensional code has been input, the sub CPU 206 extracts game information relating to the previous game (for example, see FIG. 13A) from the work RAM 210 (step 13a). S271).
Next, the sub CPU 206 generates URL information including the game information extracted in step S271 (step S272).

FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an example of URL information.
The URL information “http: /***.***/***. Exe? A1 = 10 & a2 = 10 & a3 = 10...” Is an example of URL information including the game information shown in FIG.
Among the URL information, “http: /***.***/***. Exe” indicates a predetermined address in the server 200 on the Internet, and is stored in the program ROM 208 in advance.
“A1 = 10”, “a2 = 10”, and “a3 = 10” are code numbers “10”, “10”, and “10” of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the start of rotation, respectively. It is shown that. Although not shown, game information is added in a predetermined format after “a3 = 10”.

In step S272, the sub CPU 206 extracts data indicating a predetermined address in the server 200 on the Internet from the program ROM 208, and adds the game information stored in the work RAM 210 to the data in a predetermined format, whereby the URL Information is generated.

Next, the sub CPU 206 performs an encoding process to be described later, and encodes the URL information generated in step S272 into a two-dimensional code (step S273).
Subsequently, the sub CPU 206 stores the two-dimensional code generated in step S273 in the work RAM 210 (step S274).
Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the two-dimensional code display pattern data from the program ROM 208 and supplies it to the display control circuit 250 (step S275), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an encoding processing subroutine called and executed in step S273 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 206 sets the URL information generated in step S272 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 12 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S400).
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 game information is included in URL information and the URL information is coded has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a plurality of types corresponding to game information are provided. The URL information may be stored in advance in the program ROM 208, the URL information may be extracted from the program ROM 208 based on the game information, and the URL information may be coded. Only game information may be coded without including game information in URL information.

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 S301, S305, or S306 and 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).

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 pattern data is cleared (step S311), and the process returns to step S300.

In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed when the decision button 26 or the cancel button 27 is operated by the player and an instruction to request the display of the two-dimensional code is input. However, in the present invention, the timing for displaying the code information is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate.
Moreover, although the case where the game information included in the code information is game information related to one game has been described, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the game information related to a predetermined number of games is used as the code information. It may be included. Further, the number of games regarding the game information included in the code information may be determined based on an instruction input by the player operating the determination button 26 or the cancel button 27.

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 stores, for example, various data and various programs such as image data obtained by the CCD camera 308 imaging the two-dimensional code 92, reproduced image data transmitted from the server 200, and the like.
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 including game 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 including the game information generated in (A) above 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 game information transmission means.

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 a plurality of types of display data for displaying the process and result of the game in the pachislot gaming device 1. The hard disk drive 205 functions as display data storage means.

The display data includes a plurality of effect image data to be an effect image 91 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the pachislot gaming device 1, a reel display image data to be a reel display image representing each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The type is stored.

The effect image data is moving image data, and is configured such that a plurality of frames of image data are sequentially displayed at a predetermined frame rate (for example, 60 fps). The effect image data corresponds to each effect pattern in the pachislot gaming device 1 and has the same contents as the effect image data stored in the image data ROM 216 of the pachislot gaming device 1, but the liquid crystal panel of the mobile phone 300 For example, the size of the image is changed so that it can be reproduced at 306.
Further, as the display data, for example, various image data for displaying the number of inserted medals, the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like are stored.

The reel display image data is moving image data, and is configured such that a plurality of frames of image data are sequentially displayed at a predetermined frame rate (for example, 60 fps).
The hard disk drive 205 includes reel display image data at the time of rotation acceleration corresponding to each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, reel display image data at the time of constant speed rotation, reel display image data at the time of rotation deceleration, and rotation. The reel display image data at the time of stop is stored.

When the URL information and the ID data of the mobile phone 300 are received from the mobile phone 300, the CPU 201 generates game information based on the URL information. Then, the CPU 201 extracts display data from the hard disk drive 205 based on the game information, and synthesizes the extracted display data, thereby generating reproduction image data representing a reproduction image reproducing the game in the pachislot gaming device 1. . Thereafter, the CPU 201 transmits the reproduced image data to the mobile phone 300 via the Internet.

Next, processing performed in the mobile phone and the server will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing processing performed in the mobile phone and the server.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the two-dimensional code recognition process that is called and executed in step S502 of the process shown in FIG.
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of reproduced image data.
FIG. 21 is a time chart for explaining the configuration of reproduced image data.

As shown in FIG. 18, 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. The two-dimensional code 92 included in the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming apparatus 1 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). Here, the two-dimensional code recognition process will be described.
In the two-dimensional code recognition process, first, the microcomputer 322 performs an image conversion process 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 of the process shown in FIG.

When executing the processing shown in FIG. 19, 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 recognizes this recognition. It functions as code information recognition means for generating URL information from the two-dimensional code.

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 information transmitting unit that transmits the URL information including the game 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 generates game information based on the URL information and stores the game information and ID data in the hard disk drive 205. Are stored in association with each other (step S601).

Next, the CPU 201 extracts display data from the hard disk drive 205 based on the game information (step S602).
In step S602, for example, the CPU 201 extracts effect image data corresponding to the effect pattern based on the effect pattern.
Further, the reel display image data is extracted based on the code number of the rotating reel 3 and the operation timing of the stop button 7.

Next, the CPU 201 combines the display data extracted in step S602 to generate reproduction image data representing a reproduction image reproducing the game in the pachislot gaming device 1 (step S603).

Here, processing for generating reproduced image data will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of reproduced image data.
First, the CPU 201 extracts effect image data 97 and reel display image data 98L, 98C, and 98R from the hard disk drive 205.
Next, one frame of image data to be displayed at the same time is extracted from the effect image data 97 and the reel display image data 98L, 98C, 98R, and as shown in FIG. The effect image data 97 is superimposed on the image data 98L, 98C, 98R and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 203. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20B, one frame of reproduced image data is generated in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 203. By repeatedly executing this process until the reproduction image data of all frames is generated, reproduction image data representing a reproduction image reproducing one game in the pachislot gaming device 1 can be generated.

FIG. 21 is a time chart for explaining the configuration of reproduced image data.
This time chart is based on the game information shown in FIG. 13A, and the CPU 201 generates reproduced image data along such a time chart.
First, the CPU 201 extracts the effect image data 97 of the normal effect and the reel display image data 98L, 98C, 98R at the time of rotation acceleration from the hard disk drive 205, and as described with reference to FIG. The process of generating reproduced image data is repeatedly executed. Note that as the reel display image data 98 at the start of rotation, image data of a frame indicating a design corresponding to the code number of the rotating reel 3 included in the game information is used, and thereafter image data of a frame following the frame is used. Use in order.

Next, when generating reproduction image data in which the rotating reel 3 rotates at a constant speed, reel image display data 98L, 98C, and 98R at the time of constant speed rotation are extracted from the hard disk drive 205, and the reproduction image data for each frame. The process of generating is repeatedly executed.

Thereafter, when the reproduction image data after the first stop operation is generated, the reel display image data at the time of rotation deceleration is used as the reel display image data 98L, and the symbol slides by the number of sliding frames included in the game information. Reproduced image data is generated so that the reel display image is displayed in a manner. Thereafter, the reel display image data at the time of rotation stop is used as the reel display image data 98L.

Thereafter, when generating reproduction image data after the second stop operation, the reel display image data at the time of rotation deceleration is used as the reel display image data 98C, and the design slides by the number of sliding frames included in the game information. Reproduced image data is generated so that the reel display image is displayed in a manner. Thereafter, the reel display image data at the time of stopping the rotation is used as the reel display image data 98C.

Thereafter, when generating reproduced image data after the third stop operation, the reel display image data at the time of rotation deceleration is used as the reel display image data 98R, and the design slides by the number of sliding frames included in the game information. Reproduced image data is generated so that the reel display image is displayed in a manner. Thereafter, the reel display image data at the time of rotation stop is used as the reel display image data 98R.

In this way, reproduction image data representing a reproduction image reproducing the game from the start of rotation of each rotary reel 3 to the stop of rotation of all the rotary reels 3 is generated.
Next, the effect image data representing the effect at the end time is extracted from the hard disk drive 205 as the effect image data 97, and the process of generating the reproduction image data for each frame is repeatedly executed. As a result, reproduced image data representing a reproduced image reproducing one game in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 is generated.
When executing the process of step S603, the CPU 201 functions as a reproduction image data generation unit.

Next, the CPU 201 transmits the reproduced image data generated in step S603 and stored in the RAM 203 to the mobile phone 300 via the Internet.
At this time, the CPU 201 functions as a reproduction image data generation unit.
When the microcomputer 322 of the cellular phone 300 receives the reproduced image data transmitted from the server 200, the microcomputer 322 stores the reproduced image data in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S504). As a result, the player can acquire reproduced image data.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reproduced image displayed on the liquid crystal panel of the mobile phone.
As shown in FIG. 22, on the liquid crystal panel 306 of the mobile phone 300, an effect image 91 representing a character imitating a pig and fireworks is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 provided on the front surface of the rotating reel. (See FIG. 2) is displayed as an image, and the game in the pachislot gaming device 1 is reproduced on the liquid crystal panel 306 by the image.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code 92 obtained by coding the game information is displayed on the pachislot gaming device 1, and the player images the two-dimensional code 92 with the CCD camera 308 of the mobile phone 300. By transmitting the game information generated from the two-dimensional code 92 by 300 to the server 200, it is possible to acquire reproduced image data representing a reproduced image that reproduces the game based on the game information from the server 200. Therefore, the player can specifically grasp how the game was played by viewing the reproduced image with the mobile phone 300. In addition, since the reproduced image can be viewed by the mobile phone 300, it is possible to view the reproduced image at a place other than the amusement store, and convenience when viewing the reproduced image later or showing it to other players. Excellent.

In the present embodiment, the case where the reproduction image data is generated by combining the effect image data and the reel display image data has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example, and other than the effect image data and the reel display image data. Other image data may be combined. Examples of the other image data include image data representing an image indicating a game result such as the total number of payouts, the total number of inputs, and the total net increase. In this way, by combining the image data representing the image showing the game result, the game result can be confirmed from the reproduced image.

In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 300 is picked up from the pachislot gaming device 1 by imaging the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the pachislot gaming device 1 with the CCD camera 308 provided in the mobile phone 300. Although the case where game information is acquired has been described, in the present invention, for example, a game machine and a mobile terminal are connected by a cable or the like, and the mobile terminal may acquire game information from the game machine by wired communication. Of course, wireless communication using infrared or radio waves as a communication medium between the portable terminal and the gaming machine is possible, and the portable terminal may acquire game information from the gaming machine by wireless communication.

In the present invention, it is possible to include time limit information in the encoded data. In other words, the gaming machine displays a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding URL information and data indicating the date and time at that time, and the server receives or generates URL information based on the two-dimensional code and data indicating the date and time at that time. When this occurs, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period (for example, one day, one week, etc.) has elapsed based on the date and time when these data are received or generated and the date and time when URL information is encoded into a two-dimensional code. If it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed, the premium data is not transmitted to the portable terminal, and data for displaying an image indicating that the expiration date is displayed on the portable terminal is stored in the portable terminal. It is possible to send.

In the present invention, the gaming machine displays a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding URL information and data indicating the date and time at that time, and the server displays URL information based on the two-dimensional code and data indicating the date and time at that time. Whether or not prize data corresponding to the same URL information was transmitted to the portable terminal in the past based on the URL information, the data indicating the date and time at that time, and the ID data of the portable terminal. If it is determined that the premium data corresponding to the same URL information has been transmitted in the past, it is desirable not to transmit the premium data to the portable terminal. This is because it is possible to prevent the prize data from being acquired a plurality of times based on the same URL 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 in design. 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 this invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. 1. It is the figure which showed the symbol row arranged on the reel. It is a figure which shows the winning combination and payout number corresponding to a winning symbol combination. It is the figure which showed the probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image 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. 8 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG. 7. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit shown in FIG. 9. 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 command reception process performed in a subcontrol circuit. (A) is a figure which shows an example of game information, (b) is a figure which shows an example of URL information. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the encoding process called and performed in step S273 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 for demonstrating the structure of reproduction image data. It is a time chart for demonstrating the structure of reproduction image data. It is a figure which shows an example of the reproduction image displayed on the liquid crystal panel of a mobile telephone.

Explanation of symbols

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 (4)

An input means for inputting a predetermined instruction in response to an operation by the player;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine the outcome of the game;
A gaming machine comprising display means for displaying a process and a result of a game based on at least an instruction input by the input means and a lottery result by the lottery means,
Game information storage means for storing game information on at least the process and result of the game displayed by the display means;
A gaming machine comprising: code information display means for displaying code information including game information stored in the game information storage means at a predetermined timing in a manner that can be imaged by an imaging means from outside. A service providing system comprising: the gaming machine according to claim 1; a portable terminal having an imaging unit; and a server capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the portable terminal through 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 the game information from the recognized code information;
Game information transmission means for transmitting the game information generated by the code information recognition means to the server,
The server
Display data storage means for storing a plurality of types of display data for displaying the process and result of the game in the gaming machine;
Based on the game information received from the mobile terminal, display data is extracted from the display data storage means, and using the extracted display data, reproduced image data representing a reproduced image reproducing the game in the gaming machine is obtained. Reproduction image data generation means for generating,
A service providing system comprising: reproduced image data transmitting means for transmitting reproduced image data generated by the reproduced image data generating means to the portable terminal. A server constituting the service providing system according to claim 2,
Display data storage means for storing a plurality of types of display data for displaying the process and result of the game in the gaming machine;
Based on the game information received from the mobile terminal, display data is extracted from the display data storage means, and using the extracted display data, reproduced image data representing a reproduced image reproducing the game in the gaming machine is obtained. Reproduction image data generation means for generating,
A server comprising: reproduced image data transmitting means for transmitting reproduced image data generated by the reproduced image data generating means to the portable terminal. A mobile terminal constituting the service providing system according to claim 2,
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the image pickup means picks up code information, and generating the game information from the recognized code information;
A portable terminal comprising game information transmission means for transmitting game information generated by the code information recognition means to the server.

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