JP2007143990A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of displaying a player's favorite character on another game stand. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a main CPU 201 for displaying identification information and character images to be varied on condition that a game ball passes a predetermined area, storing a plurality of character images, and determining one of the plurality of character images under a predetermined condition; a subordinate CPU for executing the control to display an output information image corresponding to the character image in such a mode as can be taken from outside; and a receiving means for receiving information on the image data based on the output information image taken by an imaging means. When the information on the image data is received from outside, the information on the image data is displayed as the character image. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of displaying an output information image.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine that performs an effect display of a character while displaying a variation of a symbol and determines items that the character can possess (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-869).

In the case of such a gaming machine, the game proceeds in a state where the displayed character possesses the determined item. Thus, the player can play a game with his / her favorite items held by the character.
JP 2003-869 A

  However, unless the player continues to play a game on the same game table, the player cannot play a game in which characters having the same item are displayed. This is because the items determined by the game stand are also different.

  If you play on the same gaming table all day and play on the same gaming table the next day, this problem will not occur, but it is realistic because the player tries to play on various gaming tables. Is impossible.

  Therefore, even if a character possesses a favorite item, the player cannot use the character possessing the same item in another game stand, so the player loses interest in the game and causes a game separation. There is a fear.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game by displaying a character possessing a player's favorite item even in other game machines.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is a display of a character image during a change of identification information and a change of the identification information, which changes on condition that the game ball has passed a predetermined area. Display means for performing, a character image storage means for storing a plurality of the character images, a character image determination means for determining any of the plurality of character images stored in the character image storage means under a predetermined condition, Display control means for executing control for causing the display means to display an output information image corresponding to the character image determined by the character image determining means in a manner that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside, and output captured by the imaging means Receiving means for receiving information relating to image data based on the information image from the outside, and the display control means comprises: Upon receiving the information on the image data from the part to be displayed on said display means in a character image based on information relating to the image data, and wherein the.

  Thus, since the player can image the output information image of the determined character image by the imaging means (for example, a mobile phone with a camera), information regarding the image data can be transmitted to the outside. The gaming machine can also receive information related to the image data transmitted to the imaging means.

  Thus, the player can transmit the output information image captured by the imaging unit to the receiving unit when playing a game from the next time onward, so that the image data is also used on other game machines (of the same model). Can play games. In other words, the player can enjoy the game by displaying his / her favorite character image even on another game table. As a result, the player's interest in the game is maintained, and the separation from the game can be prevented.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the display control means determines the character image on the condition that the identification information is not variably displayed on the display means. An output information image corresponding to the character image determined by the means is displayed on the display means in a manner that can be picked up by the image pickup means from the outside.

  Thus, the output information image is displayed so that it can be captured when the identification information (design) is not variably displayed. For this reason, the display of the output information image does not affect the change display of the symbol.

  In addition, if the output information image is displayed while the symbols are changing, the player must take an image while paying attention to the changes in the symbols. An image can be taken.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the invention, the receiving means may be configured so that the image pickup means is provided on the condition that the identification information is not variably displayed on the display means. Information on image data based on an output information image obtained as a result of being imaged by is received from the outside.

  Thereby, the information about the image data based on the output information image is received from the outside when the identification information (design) is not variably displayed. Therefore, the symbol variation display is not affected by the reception of the information related to the image data.

  Further, if information regarding image data based on the output information image is transmitted from the imaging means during the display of the variation of the symbol, the player has to transmit the information while paying attention to the variation of the symbol. Since the symbols are not variably displayed, information can be transmitted in a concentrated manner.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to any one of the first to third aspects, the character image determining means displays the identification information in a variable number of times on the display means. One of the plurality of character images stored in the character image storage means is determined each time.

  Thus, the character image is determined when the number of changes in the identification information (design) reaches a predetermined number.

  This makes it necessary for the player to repeat the number of games until a predetermined number of symbol variations (for example, 200 times) for determining a character image is reached, so that the player can play for a long time.

  Further, for example, by determining the character image A when the symbol is changed 200 times, and determining the character image B when the symbol is changed 600 times, the player can determine how much the game machine has. It is possible to compare whether the games have been repeated, which leads to improvement of interest.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the character image determining means is configured such that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. Or any one of the plurality of character images stored in the character image storage means.

  In this way, the character image is determined by the identification information (symbol) being stopped in a predetermined manner, so that the player is stopped until the character image is stopped at a predetermined symbol (for example, “7” of the special symbol). Need to repeat the number of games, and can play for a long time on the gaming machine.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the present invention, the game can be played using the image data on other game machines, so that the player can enjoy a game by displaying a favorite character image on another game machine. Can do. As a result, the player's interest in the game is maintained, and the separation from the game can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a system according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen displayed on the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen displayed on the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen displayed on the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an output information image displayed on the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an output information table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit and a sub control circuit configured in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit which concerns on embodiment, FIG. 11 is the flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment, FIG. 12 is the process of the special symbol check process which concerns on this embodiment FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the variation count storage processing according to this embodiment, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a character image table according to this embodiment, and FIG. 15 is this embodiment. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to FIG. 16, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub-control circuit according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 17 is configured in the mobile phone according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing control processing on the mobile phone side executed in the system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing transmission control processing from the mobile phone side executed in the system according to this embodiment, and FIG. 20 shows control processing on the gaming machine side executed in the system according to this embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an image information table according to the present embodiment, FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a two-dimensional code recognition process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 23 is according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the encoding process according to the present embodiment.

  First, an overview of the system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration. The system 10 includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 that functions as a display device, and a portable terminal 500 that functions as an imaging unit capable of receiving the output information image.

  As will be described in detail later, in the system 10, in the display area 21a (see FIG. 3) of the liquid crystal display device 21 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, images of symbols and characters are displayed, and further output information (for example, means described later) An output information image (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code 400a) including the character image and the number of symbol variations determined by the above is displayed.

  This output information image is picked up by the image pickup means (for example, CCD camera 580) of the portable terminal 500, and the portable terminal 500 generates information (image information) related to the image data based on the picked up output information image. To do. Further, the mobile terminal 500 transmits the generated image information to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by displaying the generated image information on the liquid crystal panel 560. The pachinko gaming machine 1 receives image information by receiving means (for example, the reading device 50).

  That is, the receiving means of the pachinko gaming machine 1 receives image information from the outside. Then, on the condition that the image information is received, the character image based on the image information is displayed in the display area 21a.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 can transmit the image information to the outside by enabling the mobile terminal 500 to capture the output information image of the determined character image, and can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 500. The image information can also be received.

  Thereby, even in other gaming machines, by transmitting image information from the portable terminal 500 to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to play a game using the image information. In other words, the player can enjoy the game by displaying his / her favorite character image even on another game table.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1, a base door 3a to which a game board 2 (FIG. 2) is attached is fixed to an island facility via a hinge (not shown). The base door 3a is pivotally attached to the base frame 3b (that is, the base door 3a is supported with one end of the base door 3a being supported as a pivot, and is mounted to the base frame 3b so as to be opened and closed). A gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the base door 3a and the base frame 3b. And, with respect to the base door 3a of such a gaming machine main body 3, there are provided a glass door 4, a dish unit 5, a handle 7, and a reading device 50 as a receiving means covering the speakers 8a and 8b and the game board 2 so as to be visible. Is provided.

  One end of the glass door 4 and the dish unit 5 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3 and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3.

  The game board 2 (FIG. 2) is surrounded by rails 6 and has a game area 2a in which game balls can flow down. The game area 2a includes a number of obstacles (not shown) such as game nails and windmills, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a big winning port 15, an out port 16, and a starting port (starting region) 14. A game member such as an ordinary electric accessory (starting area) 18 is arranged.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display device (display means) 21 having a display area 21 a is disposed on the back of the game board 2.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 that is a display means includes an area for displaying an effect image such as a character, and a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols (symbols). Yes.

  The character 30 is displayed in the area where the effect image formed in the display area 21a is displayed. Here, when a predetermined condition described later is satisfied, the character 30 is displayed in a predetermined manner.

  On the other hand, three decorative symbols 31a, 31b, and 31c are displayed in the decorative symbol display region located in the center of the display region 21a. These decorative symbols 31a, 31b, and 31c are individually displayed in a variable manner.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an output information image (for example, a two-dimensional code 400a) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. That is, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, a two-dimensional code 400a, which is an example of an output information image, is displayed in the display area 21a in a manner that allows image capture from the outside.

  As will be described later, the two-dimensional code 400a includes output information corresponding to a predetermined character image, the number of times of changing the symbol display, and the like. That is, for example, when the character 30 possessing a sword is displayed as shown in FIG. 4, the two-dimensional character image is “image related to the character possessing the sword” in the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21. A code 400a is displayed, and the two-dimensional code 400a includes output information corresponding to “an image related to a character possessing a sword”. Note that the two-dimensional code 400a is not displayed when the decorative symbols 31a, 31b, and 32c are displayed in a variable manner.

  In addition, at the same time as the output information image is displayed, the effect image for notifying the display of the output information image such as the character image 34 such as “QR code acquisition!” Or the image 32 such as an arrow in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21. Is displayed. When the portable terminal 500 is operated by the player, the two-dimensional code 400a is imaged by the CCD camera 580 (see FIG. 1) of the portable terminal 500. When the two-dimensional code 400a is captured by the CCD camera 580 (see FIG. 1) of the portable terminal 500, image information based on the “image relating to the character carrying the sword” is generated by the portable terminal 500. The generated image information is included in a two-dimensional code 400b (see FIG. 1) as an output information image and transmitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, as will be described later.

  Furthermore, by performing control to display an output information image related effect image such as the character image 34 or the image 32 (see FIG. 5) around the two-dimensional code 400a displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21, The display of the two-dimensional code 400a is highlighted. For this reason, the player can easily understand that the two-dimensional code 400a is displayed by the player's gaming power, and can increase the player's satisfaction for obtaining the output information image.

  The output information image is displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 when the identification information (design) is not variably displayed. For this reason, the display of the output information image does not affect the change display of the symbol.

  In addition, if the output information image is displayed while the symbols are changing, the player must take an image while paying attention to the changes in the symbols. An image can be taken.

  In the present embodiment, the rectangular display area 21a has a slightly smaller surface area than the game area 2a, but the surface area of the display area 21a is not particularly limited and may be larger than the game area 2a. It can be small. Further, the shape of the display area 21a is not limited to a square, and may be another shape. For example, it may be circular.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 is transparent, the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is provided with normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b (described later) triggered by the passing of the game ball. It is a device for blinking.

  The large winning opening 15 which is a variable winning device has a closed state where the door is closed and it is difficult to accept the game ball (that is, a second state where it is difficult to accept the game ball), and the door is opened and the game ball is received. It is possible to change to an easy open state (that is, a first state in which a game ball can be easily received).

  Furthermore, inside the special winning opening 15, a passing area where a game ball can pass is provided. In the present embodiment, an operation in which the big prize opening 15 changes from the second state to the first state in the big hit gaming state, which will be described later, and becomes the second state again is called a round operation.

  In addition, a special symbol display (variation display means) 24, normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b, four normal symbol start memory indicators 23, and four special symbol start memory indicators are provided at the upper center of the game board 2. 22 are arranged respectively. The special symbol indicator 24 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, while the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b, the normal symbol start memory indicator 23, and the special symbol start memory indicator 22 are each composed of LEDs. Yes.

  Next, on the upper right side of the game board 2 (FIG. 2), a round number display 26 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2.

  The round number indicator 26 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs, and can display numbers up to two digits by the two 7-segment LEDs. For example, numbers such as “0” “1” “2”... “13” “14” “15” can be displayed. The round number display 26 configured as described above displays the number of round operations (the number of times the open / closed prize opening 15 is opened / closed) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the round operation is performed 15 times, “15” is displayed.

  The ordinary electric accessory 18 having a starting area has a game ball receiving opening, and the game ball that has entered the receiving opening passes through the inside of the ordinary electric accessory 18 (hereinafter, referred to as “reception ball”). The acceptance of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 18 is referred to as “winning the ordinary electric accessory 18”). Further, the ordinary electric accessory 18 has variable wings 18a and 18b, and can be changed between an open state in which game balls are easy to win and a closed state in which game balls are hard to win.

  Here, the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are closed and the game ball is difficult to enter the ordinary electric accessory 18. On the other hand, the open state is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape so that the game ball can easily enter the ordinary electric accessory 18. Note that the ordinary electric accessory 18 is in a closed state during normal times.

  In addition, the start port 14 having a start area as in the case of the ordinary electric accessory 18 also has a game ball receiving port so that the game ball that has entered the receiving port passes through the inside of the start port 14. (Hereinafter, accepting a game ball to the start port 14 is referred to as “winning the start port 14”).

  In addition, when a game ball wins the above-mentioned starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the special symbol in the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area are changed and stopped based on it. .

  The out port 16 is a device in which game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 12, the starting port 14, the ordinary electric accessory 18, and the big winning port 15 flow in and are collected.

  A dish unit 5 is arranged below the game board 2 as described above, as shown in FIG. An upper tray 5a for storing the paid-out game balls and the game balls to be driven into the game area 2a is disposed at the upper portion of the tray unit 5 and overflows from the upper tray 5a by the payout at the lower portion of the tray unit 5. A lower tray 5b in which the played game balls are stored is disposed. Further, a shutter lever 8 is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 5a, which is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 5a is moved to the lower plate 5b and taken out at the end of the game.

  On the right side of the dish unit 5, a handle 7 that is rotated when a game ball is launched to the game area 2 a via the rail 6 is provided. The handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  When the player rotates the handle 7 to perform a launch operation, the game ball in the upper plate 5a is sent to the launching device 90 (see FIG. 9) by the launching ball supply device (not shown), The launching device 90 launches the game area 2 a along the rail 6.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. The game balls that have passed through the passing gate 13 can be stored on hold, and the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b are blinked on the basis of the stored information. In addition, the four normal symbol start memory indicators 23 described above display the number of reserved gates in the passage gate 13. Specifically, the number of reserved stored game balls that have passed through the passing gate 13 is displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol start memory display 23.

  The normal symbol displays 25a and 25b blink alternately, and the blinking of the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b ends (the time until the blinking ends is 30 seconds in the normal gaming state). In the probability variation gaming state (probability variation state) and in the short-time gaming state, it is 6 seconds.) When “winning” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary winning time”), the ordinary electric accessory 18 variable wings 18a and 18b are opened in a reverse octave shape for a predetermined time, and are switched to an open state in which a game ball can be easily received (the open time is 0.2 seconds in the normal game state, while the probability change game state) If in medium and short game state, 2.2 seconds of opening is performed twice.)

  The winning balls to the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be memorized, and based on the memorized memory, the special symbol display on the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbol variation display in the decorative symbol display area are displayed. Is done. In addition, the four special symbol start memory displays 22 described above display the number of winning prizes stored in the start port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18. Specifically, the number of winning prizes stored in the start opening 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 is displayed by the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory display 22.

  In addition, the symbols displayed on the special symbol display 24 that is a 7-segment LED include, for example, alphabets such as “F”, “A”, “H”, “L”, etc. Examples of the non-special symbol are “-” and the like. These symbols are displayed in a variable manner after the game ball is won at the start port 14. The variation display of these symbols is finished, and the variation display result (here, the variation display result is a symbol that is stopped and displayed) is “F”, “A”, “H”, “ The case of an alphabet such as “L” is called a jackpot display mode. This jackpot display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the low probability state (that is, the game has become a “hit”). is there.

  Note that the jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is a probability variation display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) which is a display mode indicating probability variation jackpot, and a display mode which normally indicates jackpot. It is divided into non-probable display modes (usually big hit symbols).

  Then, when the variation display result of the special symbol is in the probability variation display mode, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the transition to the probability variation state with a high probability that the variation display result of the special symbol in the special symbol display 24 becomes the jackpot display mode. On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol is changed to the non-probability display mode, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state.

  Further, examples of decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area include Arabic numerals such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and other symbols. These numbers and symbols are variably displayed together with the special symbol variation display after winning the game ball to the starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. The decorative display of these decorative symbols ends, and the variable display results (stop decorative symbols) are “3” “3” “3” ”“ 2 ”“ 2 ”“ 2 ”etc. A case where the same numbers and symbols are arranged in a horizontal row is called a jackpot decoration symbol. This jackpot decoration pattern is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game state shifts to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal game state (that is, it has become a “hit”). is there. Note that the variable display result other than the jackpot decorative symbol is referred to as a decorative symbol.

  Note that the jackpot decoration symbol for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is a probability variation jackpot decoration symbol which is a display mode showing probability variation jackpot, and a normal jackpot decoration symbol which is a display mode showing a normal jackpot It is divided into and.

  In addition, the probable big hit decorative symbol is a case where a predetermined number or pattern such as “7” or “3” is aligned in a horizontal row, while the normal big hit decorative symbol is in a horizontal row other than the probable big hit decorative symbol. This refers to the case where numbers and designs are available.

  The decorative symbol variation display is performed in conjunction with the special symbol variation display described above. For this reason, when the display mode for the player to recognize that the special symbol variation display result has shifted to the jackpot gaming state (that is, the jackpot display mode), the decorative symbol variation display result is also the jackpot gaming state. It becomes a display mode (that is, a big hit decoration symbol) for allowing the player to recognize that it has shifted to.

  Further, when the jackpot display mode is a probability variation display mode, the decorative symbol variation display result is a probability variation jackpot decoration pattern, whereas, when the jackpot display mode is a non-probability variation display mode, The decorative display variation display result is usually a jackpot decorative design.

  For example, when the variation display result of the special symbol is “F” which is the probability variation display mode, the variation display result of the decorative symbol is a state in which three numbers and patterns such as “7” are arranged in a horizontal row ( In other words, the decorative display variation display result becomes the probable big hit decoration symbol).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot is reached, the probability variation display mode is displayed on the special symbol display 24, while the probability variation jackpot decoration symbol is displayed on the decorative symbol display area. In addition, when a normal big hit is achieved, the special symbol display 24 displays a non-probable display mode, while a normal big hit decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning memorized number and reserved memory number are displayed on the special symbol start memory display 22 and the normal symbol start memory display 23, respectively, but are not limited thereto. It may be displayed by other display methods. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  The reading device 50 is provided near the lower left portion of the base frame 3a. The reading device 50 functions as an example of a receiving unit. Here, the image information input image display will be described with reference to FIG.

  When image information generated by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is transmitted to the portable terminal 500 using a two-dimensional code, an image information input image is displayed in the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21.

  Specifically, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, an image information input instruction image such as a character image 34 for instructing image information input such as “QR code input” or an image 32 such as an arrow is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. It is displayed in the display area 21a. When the player operates the operation switch 364 while these effect images are displayed, a two-dimensional code (for example, a liquid crystal of the portable terminal 500) as an output information image including the generated image information is displayed. The two-dimensional code 400b (see FIG. 1) displayed on the panel 560 (not shown) is imaged by the reading device 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 receives image information from the portable terminal 500 by the reading device 50. In the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21, the character 30 included in the image information (for example, “image relating to the character carrying the sword”) is displayed (see FIG. 4).

  Note that the reading device 50 as a receiving unit inputs image information when the decorative design (identification information) displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is not variably displayed. That is, when the decorative symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, even if the operation switch 364 is operated, the two-dimensional code is not captured.

  Thereby, the variation display of the decorative design is not affected by the reception of the two-dimensional code (information on the image data).

  Further, if information regarding image data based on the output information image is transmitted from the imaging means during the display of the variation of the symbol, the player has to transmit the information while paying attention to the variation of the symbol. Since the symbols are not variably displayed, information can be transmitted in a concentrated manner.

  Next, an output information image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an output information image displayed in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The output information image of the present embodiment is a two-dimensional code 400 as shown in FIG. 7 and includes a store ID 410, a model ID 420, a product ID 430, character information 440, variation count information 450, and a generation time 460 as information. A two-dimensional code can contain more information than a conventional bar code. The store ID 410 is an ID indicating a game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The model ID 420 is an ID indicating the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The product ID 430 is an ID indicating the production number of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The character information 440 and the variation count information 450 are predetermined information such as output information (details will be described later). A generation time 460 indicates an output information image generation time.

  The output information image of the present embodiment includes code forgery prevention means such as store ID 410, model ID 420, product ID 430, and generation time 460. For this reason, the output image information can be used to prevent the forgery of the output information image because the game room, model, serial number, and time at which the output information image was created are known.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of an output table in which a plurality of character information 440 stored in a program ROM 302 (see FIG. 9) described later is stored. As shown in FIG. 8, in the output information table, the type of the effect image of the character and the output information as character information 440 are recorded in association with each other. For example, “an image relating to a character carrying a sword” (image information 1) and output information A are recorded in association with each other. In addition, “image relating to character carrying sword + bow” (image information 2) and output information B, “image relating to character carrying sword + bow + shield” (image information 3), output information C, “sword + Image concerning character possessing bow + shield + armor ”(image information 4) and output information D,“ image relating to character possessing sword + bow + shield + armor + arm ”(image information 5) and output information E Are associated and recorded.

  That is, when the “image relating to the character carrying the sword” is determined as the character image and the “image relating to the character carrying the sword” is displayed, the output information A is output as the output information included in the two-dimensional code 400a. Is transmitted from the device 1 to the portable terminal 500. Further, when “image relating to a character carrying a sword + bow” is determined as the character image and “image relating to a character carrying a sword + bow” is displayed, output information B is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 as output information. It is transmitted to the portable terminal 500.

  The variation count information 450 stores the number of times the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner (variation count) corresponding to the value of the variation count counter stored in the main RAM 203.

  That is, when the identification information fluctuates 200 times and the value of the fluctuation counter is 200, the fluctuation value “200” is obtained from the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the fluctuation information 450 of the output information included in the two-dimensional code 400a. It is transmitted to the portable terminal 500.

  In the present embodiment, the output information is information (data) indicating the character image and the number of changes, but the present invention is not limited to this. The output information may be an argument such as a number, an argument such as an alphanumeric character, an ID, or a password. It may be a URL for a special home page, image data for a standby image, music data for a ringing melody, or the like.

  In addition, the two-dimensional code of the present embodiment can be implemented using a standard such as QR code (registered trademark), but is not limited to the QR code (registered trademark), and other types such as DataMatrix (registered trademark). You may implement using a standard.

  Next, the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with an operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 9), and a record read by the reading means Writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the information, and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port; Yes.

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a lamp control circuit 207 that controls display of LEDs and the like, and a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 are mounted.

  Further, the main control circuit 200 makes a normal hit determination by a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, a big hit determination table to be referred to when determining a big hit by random lottery, and a random lottery. Normal winning judgment table that is referred to at the time, a variable display pattern selection table that is referred to when selecting a variation display pattern of decorative symbols by random number lottery, and various probability tables that are referred to when lottery of other effects are drawn, and characters A main ROM 202 storing an image table (FIG. 14) is mounted.

  The character image table stores a plurality of aspects of the character 30 to be displayed on the display area 21a of the display device 21, and is referred to when determining a character image to be described later. Thus, the main ROM 202 that stores the character image table has a function of a character image storage means.

  The main RAM 203 is a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18, that is, the number of game balls passing through the starting area), A holding memory counter for storing the number of holding memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of passing balls of the passing gate), for storing the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during one round operation. Winning prize opening counter for storing the number of times the door of the big winning opening 15 opens and closes during one big hit gaming state (that is, the number of round operations in one big hit gaming state). A counter, a fluctuation number counter for storing the number of times the special symbol (identification information) has changed, and the like are provided.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the counter is set to 0 in the initial state and is reset by shutting off the power supply of the gaming machine 1 or the like. However, it may not be reset by turning off the power of the gaming machine 1.

  Furthermore, the value of the counter may be displayed in the display area 21a at a predetermined timing, or may be displayed by a player's operation.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a high probability flag. Here, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation gaming state, a value (77) indicating the probability variation gaming state is set in the high probability flag, while the gaming state is a non-probability variation gaming state (a gaming state other than the probability variation gaming state). ), The value (00) indicating the non-probability variable gaming state is set.

  The main CPU 201 has the functions of a jackpot determination unit, a game state determination unit, a variation pattern selection unit, a game control unit, a variable winning device control unit, a prize ball control unit, a character image determination unit, a command transmission unit, and a game state transition unit. have.

  Whether or not the big hit judging means makes a transition to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area (starting port 14 or ordinary electric accessory 18) provided in the gaming area 2a. This is a means for performing the determination. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on the winning of the game ball in the starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18.

  For example, when a game ball wins the start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the jackpot determination means executes a jackpot determination process based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted by random lottery, If it becomes, it is determined to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  Here, when it is determined by the big hit determination means that the game state is to be changed to the big hit game state, after the special symbols on the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbols in the display area 21a are displayed, that is, the special symbol indicator 24. After the big hit display mode (big hit symbol) is displayed and the big hit decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area, the game state transition means shifts the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  The gaming state determining means is means for determining a gaming state controlled by the gaming control means after the big hit gaming state is ended, when the big hit determining means determines that the big hit is determined.

  For example, the game state determination means confirms the type of the big hit when the big hit determination means determines that the big hit. As a result of the confirmation, if the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is determined as a gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends. On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, the normal gaming state is determined as the gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  The variation pattern selection unit is a unit that selects one of the plurality of variation patterns from the main ROM 202 in accordance with the determination process of the jackpot determination unit. Specifically, it is a means for selecting, from the main ROM 202, a variation pattern for executing the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 24 or a variation display stop symbol based on the determination result by the big hit determination unit.

  When the variation pattern or stop symbol is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 to display the variation pattern or stop symbol on the special symbol display 24. Yes.

  In addition, the variation pattern selection means is a variation command corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time in order to cause the display control means to be described later to execute the variation display of decoration symbols and the display of effect information on the liquid crystal display device 21 and the current determination. This is means for generating and setting a stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol.

  The game control means is means for controlling the big hit game state when the big hit determination means determines that the big hit has occurred and the special symbol variation display result is in the big hit display mode.

  The game control means is also means for controlling the game state determined by the game state determination means. That is, the game control means controls the probability variation state with a high probability that the variation display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 becomes a jackpot display mode, and the variation display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 displays the jackpot. It is possible to control the normal gaming state with a relatively low probability of becoming a mode.

  The variable winning device control means realizes the round control by controlling a large winning opening solenoid 72S described later.

  The prize ball control means determines a predetermined number of times according to the establishment of the prize conditions (winning game balls at various prize openings (general prize opening 12, large prize opening 15, start opening 14, ordinary electric accessory 18, etc.)). This is means for controlling a payout device (payout means) 82 for paying out a prize ball.

  The payout device 82 is controlled by transmitting a control command (command) to the payout control circuit 70a.

  The character image determination means displays the display area in the liquid crystal display device 21 on the condition that the number of times of fluctuation display (number of fluctuations) of the special symbol (identification information) has reached a predetermined number (see the character image table shown in FIG. 14). This is means for determining the type of the character image (character 30) displayed on 21a in accordance with the number of fluctuations, and generating and setting a character command corresponding to the determined character image. The determined character image is displayed as the character 30 in the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21.

  For example, when the character image is determined to be “an image related to the character possessing the sword” on the condition that the number of changes of the special symbol has reached 100, the value of the change counter of the main RAM 203 becomes “100”. Sometimes, the character image determining means determines the character image as “an image related to the character carrying the sword”, and generates and sets a corresponding command (character command). The character 30 displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 becomes an “image relating to the character carrying the sword”.

  As described above, the character image is determined when the number of times of variation of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Therefore, when the character image is to be determined, the player can play the game until the predetermined number of times of variation is reached. It is necessary to repeat the number of times, and it is possible to guide the player to play a long game with the same gaming machine.

  Also, for example, if the symbol changes 100 times, the character image A is determined, and if the symbol changes 1000 times, the character image B is determined. It is possible to compare whether the games have been repeated, which leads to improvement of interest.

  Further, by storing the information on the number of changes in the output information image, it is possible to make the cumulative change number of the player a condition for determining the item.

  In the present embodiment, the condition for determining the character image is that the number of changes in the special symbol has reached a predetermined number, but this special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. It can also be. In such a case, until the player stops in a predetermined mode (for example, “7”) for determining the character image, it is necessary for the player to repeat the number of games, and the game machine can be played for a long time.

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 and updates and stores the calculation results in the main RAM 203 for execution. The functions of the respective means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 serving as a command transmission means transmits various generated commands to the sub-control circuit 300, thereby executing the effects in the game.

  In the present embodiment, based on the above various commands, a display effect by the liquid crystal display device 21 or the like, a sound effect by a sound generating means such as a speaker, and a light effect by a light emitting means such as a lamp or LED are performed. Is called.

  An I / O port (not shown) of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passage gate 13 and is a sensor for detecting the passage of a game ball, a passage gate switch 19Sa, a start port 14, and a normal electric combination. Start port switches 19a and 19b, which are provided on the object 18 and detect the game balls won in the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18 are connected.

  In addition, the I / O port is provided in a passing area in the big winning opening 15 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 12 as a count switch 19Se that is a sensor for detecting a gaming ball passing through the passing area. A general winning opening switch 19Sb, which is a sensor to be used, and a backup clear switch 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203 are connected.

  Furthermore, the I / O port is connected to actuators such as a movable member solenoid 71S for driving the variable blades 18a and 18b of the ordinary electric accessory 18 and a big prize opening solenoid 72S for opening and closing the door of the big prize opening 15. .

  Here, when each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. The main CPU 201 performs various operations such as driving and controlling the actuators 71S and 72S according to the input detection signal.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub-control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, and the lamp / LED 39a, and the payout control circuit 70a that has received this control command (command) and the launch. The control circuit 70b controls the operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a drives and controls the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 and the big winning opening 15 and the like. A number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. Further, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launching device 90 to launch a game ball by drivingly controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the rotation operation of the handle 7.

  Further, the lamp control circuit 207 is electrically connected with LEDs such as the round number display 26, the special symbol display 24, the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, the normal symbol start memory display 23, and the special symbol start memory display 22. It is connected to the. The lamp control circuit 207 performs display control of the LED based on the control of the main CPU 201.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port (not shown), a display control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307. The sub CPU 301 further includes The reading device 50 is connected.

  The sub CPU 301 determines a command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port, and controls the display control circuit 305, the audio control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the determination result.

  In addition, the sub CPU 301 performs instruction control on the display control circuit 305, thereby performing variation display control of decorative symbols according to the variation display pattern command, display control of effect images such as the character 30, and the like. .

  The program ROM 302 has a control program (effect data) for the sub CPU 301 to process-control the display control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and a control for process-controlling the audio control circuit 306. A program, a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored. In addition, various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the production, output information image display notification production pattern, output information image display timer, output information image related information pattern, output information image pattern, store ID 410, model ID 420, product ID 430 Is also remembered.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 200 uses the main ROM 202 and the sub control circuit 300 uses the program ROM 302 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, etc. are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 202 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 302. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 203 in the main control circuit 200 and in the work RAM 303 in the sub control circuit 300. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  The display control circuit 305 executes a display such as a decorative symbol variation display in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (an instruction based on the effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with the control from the sub CPU 301, and the decorative pattern change display and effects are performed based on the extracted image data. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing image display and the like, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal. It has.

  For example, the display control circuit 305 performs an image display control process for causing the display area 21 a to display a decorative symbol variation display or a presentation image display corresponding to the result of the big hit determination based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301.

  In addition, for example, the image data ROM 305b stores decoration symbol image data for variably displaying the decoration symbol in the decoration symbol display area, effect image data for displaying the effect image in the display area 21a, and the like. Here, each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 8 a and 8 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 8a and 8b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a performs lighting display of lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on the input signal.

  As described above, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the liquid crystal display device 21 perform an effect based on the effect data set by the sub CPU 301 (control program).

  The reading device 50 includes a CCD camera 366 for imaging the two-dimensional code 400b (see FIG. 1) displayed on the liquid crystal panel 560 of the portable terminal 500, and the CCD camera 366 imaging the two-dimensional code 400b. An image processing circuit 368 for performing various processing on the obtained image data, a memory 369 for temporarily storing image data (image information) obtained by the CCD camera 366 imaging the two-dimensional code 400b, and an operation switch 364. And a reading device control circuit 362 having a CPU (not shown) for controlling the operation of the CCD camera 366 and the image processing circuit 368 by receiving a reading request signal from the reading device.

  The configuration of the reading device 50 is not limited to the above-described example, and any conventionally known device can be adopted as long as the device can read image information such as the two-dimensional code 400b. is there.

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300. The main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  Next, a processing procedure by the main control circuit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 10B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process sequence of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random number value, a normal hit determination random number value, and the like.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. Hereinafter, the switch input detection process will be specifically described.

  The main CPU 201 detects the detection signals output from the count switch 19Se, the general prize opening switch 19Sb, the start opening switch 19a, the passing gate switch 19Sa, and the like through the I / O port. Then, the main CPU 201 that detects these detection signals executes the following processes (1) to (3) according to the contents of the detected detection signals.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the count switch 19Se, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big prize winning prize counter.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start port switch 19a provided at the start port 14, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the winning memory counter. When the value of the winning memory counter is, for example, 4 or less, “1” is added to the value of the winning memory counter, and the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are extracted by random lottery. The jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value are stored in the winning storage area of the main RAM 203 as winning storage.

  Further, the main CPU 201 is in a state where the special symbol display unit 24 cannot newly display the variation of the special symbol (for example, when the symbol in the special symbol display unit 24 is already in the variation display), The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled to display on the special symbol start memory display 22 that the winning memory is present until the variation display can be newly performed.

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbols and decorative symbols are not displayed in a variable manner, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, it is in a state in which special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the counter is 5, the special symbol or decorative symbol is displayed in a variable state, and the special symbol start memory display 22 indicates that the number of winning memories is four. (In other words, the special symbol start memory display 22 displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the winning memory counter).

  (3) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the pass gate switch 19Sa provided in the pass gate 13, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the pending storage counter. If the value of the reserved storage counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the reserved storage counter, and a random number for normal hit determination is extracted by random lottery, and the normal hit determination randomness is extracted. The numerical value is stored as a reserved storage in a later-described reserved storage area of the main RAM 203.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 cannot newly perform the blinking display of the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b (for example, when the symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are already blinking). If there is, the lamp control circuit 207 is controlled to display on the normal symbol start memory display 23 that the reserved memory exists until the symbols can be blinked on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b. Do it.

  When the value of the reserved storage counter is 0, the normal symbol display units 25a and 25b do not perform the normal symbol fluctuation display, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the reserved memory counter is 1, the normal symbol display units 25a and 25b are in a state in which the normal symbol fluctuation display is being performed, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the counter is 5, the normal symbol variation display is being performed, and the normal symbol start memory display 23 indicates that the number of reserved memories is four. It is. (That is, the normal symbol start memory display 23 displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the reserved memory counter).

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 is in the open state where the special symbols and decorative symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining change display time of the game balls, the remaining opening time of the start port 14 in the open state where the game balls are easily received, and the game balls are easily received. The remaining opening time of the door 15a of the big prize opening 15 is updated.

  In step S140, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of decorative symbol variation display and occurrence of jackpot to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S150, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member solenoid 71S and the special prize opening solenoid 72S.

  In step S <b> 160, the main CPU 201 outputs a symbol command, a variation command, a jackpot command, a chance command, a standby state command, other commands, and the like to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S170, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 to cause the special symbol start memory display 22 to display the number of winning memory stored in the winning memory area ("1" to "4") of the main RAM 203. To do. Further, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 in order to cause the normal symbol start memory display 23 to display the reserved memory number of the passage gate 13 stored in the main RAM 203.

  In addition, when the variation pattern or variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol is determined in the special symbol storage check process (FIG. 5) described later, the main CPU 201 displays the variation pattern or variation display result as a special symbol display. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled for display on the display 24. As a result, the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 24 is variably displayed based on the variation pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and is stopped at the variation display result (stop symbol) determined by the process. .

  Further, when the normal symbol blinking display pattern or stop mode is selected in step S30 described later, the main CPU 201 performs lamp control to display the blinking display pattern or stop mode on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b. The circuit 207 is controlled. As a result, the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are blinked on the basis of the blinking display pattern selected in step S30, and then stopped in the stop mode selected in the same step.

  Further, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower pan on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S180, the main CPU 201 issues a payout command for instructing to pay out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball in accordance with the type of a prize opening into which a game ball has entered (such as a general prize opening 12 or a big prize opening 15). A control command such as a signal is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  In step S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was turned off last time.

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 11), which will be described later in detail.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs a normal hit determination based on a random number for normal hit determination extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 13, and based on the result of the normal hit determination, The blinking display pattern and stop mode of the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are selected. After that, the main CPU 201 performs the release control of the ordinary electric accessory 18 if the normal hit determination is successful, subtracts “1” from the reserved storage counter, and also stores the normal symbol storage area (“1” to “4”). The data stored in each is shifted to the normal symbol storage area ("0" to "3").

  The normal symbol storage area is assigned to the main RAM 203 and the random numbers for determining normal hits extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 are stored in order from the normal symbol storage area “0”. This is a reserved storage area. The random numbers for normal hit determination stored in the normal symbol storage area ("1" to "4") correspond to the reserved storage displayed on the normal symbol start storage display 23, and the normal symbol storage area The random number for normal hit determination stored in “0” is used for the normal hit determination.

  In step S40, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a reach determination random number.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S40 described above.

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 11 is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process based on this Embodiment.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game. Based on this control state flag, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each processing in step S20-2 to step S20-11.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process, which will be described later in detail.

  Here, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random value included in the winning memory. Further, a big hit symbol (stop special symbol) to be displayed on the special symbol display 24 and a variation pattern of a plurality of decorative symbols to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 are determined.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is “0”. A value (02) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. In addition, if the result of the big hit determination performed in the special symbol check process (details will be described later) in the special symbol check process in step S20-2 is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, A value (03) indicating the start interval management process is set in the control state flag, and (00) is set in the high probability flag. Then, the time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer, and the special symbol display time management process is ended.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination performed in the jackpot determination process does not shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 201 indicates a value indicating the special symbol game end process (08). Is set in the control state flag, and the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. Whether or not the condition is satisfied, the step is terminated.

  When the above conditions are satisfied, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the special winning opening opening number counter in this step and controls the special winning opening solenoid 72S so as to open the door of the special winning opening 15. . Thereby, the control of the round operation in which the first prize opening 15 is in the first state in which it is easy to accept the game ball is started, and the game ball can pass through the passage area.

  Next, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer.

  In step S20-6, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big winning opening, the value of the big winning opening time timer in which the opening upper limit time is set is “0”. It is confirmed whether or not there is a condition (first condition) or a condition (second condition) that ten or more game balls have entered the big winning opening 15. Here, when either of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the special winning opening solenoid 72S so as to close the door of the special winning opening 15, Then, a value (05) indicating the process for monitoring the winning ball in the winning prize mouth is set in the control state flag, and the monitoring time in the winning prize mouth (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 executes a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process.

  That is, the main CPU 201 has a value (05) indicating that the control status flag indicates the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set is “0”. , A condition that no game balls have entered the grand prize opening 15 (third condition), or a condition that the value of the grand prize opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) (Condition 4) is confirmed.

  The special winning opening opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and one round is a predetermined number of times after the special winning opening 15 is in the first state as described above. A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big prize opening 15 until a time (eg, 29.5 seconds) elapses or after the big prize opening 15 becomes the first state. This is the period until the value of the winning opening winning counter reaches “10”.

  In this big winning opening residual ball monitoring process, the main CPU 201 sets a value indicating the big hit end interval process when any of the above-described third condition and fourth condition is satisfied. (07) is set in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the big hit end interval is set in the waiting time timer. At this time, a big hit game end command is generated and set.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 201 that determines that neither the third condition nor the fourth condition described above is satisfied, sets a value (06) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process in the control state flag. The time corresponding to the waiting time before reopening of the big prize opening is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (06) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time is set in the control state flag, and the value indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time (06). ) Is not set, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (06) indicating the waiting time for reopening the big prize opening is set, whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set next is “0”. To check. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter and opens the door of the special winning opening 15. The big prize opening solenoid 72S is controlled. As a result, the special winning opening 15 is opened and the control of the round operation is started. Then, a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened is set in the control state flag, and an opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special winning opening timer.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Sets the value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process to the control state flag.

  Further, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not an odd number such as “7” or “3” has become a stop symbol on the special symbol display 24, that is, whether or not the big hit symbol has become a probability change display mode. .

  Here, when the main CPU 201, which is the game control means, confirms that the big hit symbol is in the probability variation display mode, the main CPU 201 sets (77) to the high probability flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability variation gaming state. .

  In step S20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the winning storage counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the special symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the special symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and also stores the special symbol storage. A value (00) indicating a check is set in the control state flag.

  The special symbol storage area is a special symbol storage area that is assigned to the main RAM 203 and is extracted based on a condition that a game ball has won the start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. It is a winning storage area that is stored in order from 0 ". The jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol memory area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the winning memory displayed on the special symbol start memory indicator 22, and the special symbol memory area “ The random value for jackpot determination stored in 0 ″ is used for the jackpot determination in step S20-2.

  In step S20-11, the main CPU 201 performs a variation count storage process to be described later in detail.

  Here, the main CPU 201 stores the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, and performs character image determination processing when the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined value.

  Next, the special symbol memory check process in step S20-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. When the value is (00), the process proceeds to step S20-2-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the winning memory counter is “0” (that is, whether or not the number of winning memory is “0”). If the value of the winning memory counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3. If the value of the winning memory counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-4. .

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a standby state command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. Note that the standby state command indicates that the gaming state is the standby state (the special symbol display unit 24 does not display the special symbol or the decorative symbol variable display operation on the liquid crystal display device 21 and is not in the big hit gaming state. This is generated in the case of

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variable display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201 makes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number included in the winning memory.

  Note that the jackpot determination table includes a case where the high probability flag is a value (00) indicating a non-probability variation state and a case where the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability variation state. It is different. That is, the jackpot determination table that is referenced in the probability variation state has a larger number of jackpot determination values than the jackpot determination table that is referenced in the non-stochastic variation state, and it is easier to determine that the jackpot determination table is a jackpot.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot has been won). ) Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-2-8 when the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is not what shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines the variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol as the off symbol, and generates and sets a stop symbol command based on the determination.

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines the special symbol indicating the big hit based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol included in the winning memory, and generates and sets the stop symbol command based on the determination. .

  In step S20-2-9, the main CPU 201 performs a process of determining a variable display pattern of special symbols and decorative symbols.

  First, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach (reach variation display or the like) when the variation display of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 is performed when the variation display result of the special symbol is determined to be an outlier symbol. decide.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach when displaying the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the random number value extracted from the reach determination random number.

  Next, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator.

  Then, the main CPU 201 determines a decorative display variable display pattern based on the extracted random number value and a variable display pattern determination table (not shown). Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  For example, if the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state and the reach is not executed in the decorative symbol variation display, the main CPU 201 sets “normal variation” as the variation variation pattern of the decoration symbol. And a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 does not shift the gaming state from the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and the random number extracted when executing the reach in the decorative symbol variation display is included in the range of 0 to 69. If so, “normal reach” is determined as the variation display pattern of the decorative design, and a variation display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  On the other hand, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined as the variable display pattern of the decorative design, and a variable display pattern command is generated based on the determination. Set.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 201 sets “normal reach per” as a decorative symbol when the extracted random number value falls within the range of 0 to 39 when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. The variable display pattern is determined and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  On the other hand, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 40 to 94, “per super reach” is determined as the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol, and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination. .

  Then, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 95 to 99, “full rotation” is determined as the variation display pattern of the decoration symbol, and the variation display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined by the process of step S20-2-10 in the waiting time timer. Then, a value “01” indicating that the display of the special symbol display 24 is changing is set in the change display flag.

  The variation display of the decorative symbol is performed based on the variation display pattern determined in step S20-2-10 during the variation display time set in step S20-2-10. When the variable display time is over, the decorative symbol displayed in a variable manner stops with the symbol based on the stop symbol command being displayed.

  Further, the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 24 is performed during the variation display time set in step S20-2-10. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol displayed in a variable manner stops with the stop symbol determined in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8 being displayed.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  Next, the variation count storage process in step S20-11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the variation count storage processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-11-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the fluctuation display flag is a value “01” indicating that the display of the special symbol display 24 is fluctuating. When the display flag is a value “01” indicating that the display on the special symbol display 24 is changing, the process proceeds to step S20-11-2, while the change display flag is on the special symbol display 24. If the display is not a value “01” indicating that the display is changing, the change count storage process is terminated.

  In step S20-11-2, the main CPU 201 performs a variation number addition process. Here, “1” is added to the value of the variation counter. Then, “00”, which is a value indicating that the fluctuation of the display on the special symbol display 24 has ended, is set in the fluctuation display flag.

  In step S20-11-3, the main CPU 201 refers to the character image table (FIG. 14) stored in the main ROM 202 to check whether or not the value of the variation counter is a predetermined value.

  Here, the predetermined value is the number of fluctuations in which the main CPU 201 performs character image determination described later, and is the “number of fluctuations” shown in the character image table (FIG. 14).

  If the value of the variation counter is any one of “100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000” which is the variation count shown in the character image table, the process proceeds to step S20-11-4. If the value of the fluctuation count counter does not correspond to any of the above fluctuation counts, the fluctuation count storage process is terminated.

  In step S20-11-4, the main CPU 201 performs a character image determination process.

  Here, the main CPU 201 refers to the value of the variation counter and the character image table (FIG. 14) stored in the main ROM 202 as character image storage means, and character images corresponding to the variation count from a plurality of character images. Decide. For example, when the value of the variation counter is “200”, the character image is determined as “an image related to the character carrying the sword + bow”.

  Then, a character command corresponding to the determined character image is generated and set.

  Note that the character 30 displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 serving as a display means is displayed in the determined character image mode.

  Next, the main process by the sub control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process when the command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception interrupt processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is generated every time the sub control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S202, the sub CPU 301 receives a command (for example, a big hit start command, a big hit end command, a stop symbol command, a variable display pattern command, a standby state command, etc.) received from the main CPU 201 via the command input port. Stored in the receive buffer area.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main processing of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 executes an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  In step S220, the sub CPU 301 executes command analysis processing.

  Specifically, the command stored in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 303 in step S202 is analyzed, control data corresponding to the command is set, and information stored in the reception buffer area is deleted.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 301 serving as the display control means confirms the effect data set in the command analysis process, and displays image data on the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 serving as the display means based on the effect data. Execute the process.

  For example, when the effect data related to the variable display pattern character command is set in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 301 causes the VDP 305a to display the character 30 according to the effect image of the character included in the set effect data. Change the data for instruction. By executing the above instruction to transmit the VDP 305a, the character 30 corresponding to the character effect image is displayed in the display area 21a. Further, the sub CPU 301 as display control means controls display of the output information image.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a voice control process.

  Specifically, in the audio control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the sound is included in the effect data set in the command analysis process. As a result of the confirmation, if the production data related to the voice is included, the production data (hereinafter referred to as “voice production data”) is sent to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the voice effect data.

  In step S250, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process.

  Specifically, in the lamp / LED lighting control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the lamp and the LED is included in the effect data set in the command analysis process. As a result of the confirmation, if the effect data related to the lamp or LED is included, the effect data (hereinafter referred to as “lamp effect data”) is sent to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the lamp effect data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to turn on / off in accordance with, for example, a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S250 described above are repeated.

  Next, the configuration of a mobile phone as an imaging unit will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the mobile terminal 500 shown in FIG. The portable terminal 500 includes an operation unit 570, a liquid crystal panel 560, a CCD camera 580 as an imaging unit, a wireless unit 550, an audio circuit 540, a speaker 542, a microphone 544, a transmission / reception antenna 552, a memory 520, a microcomputer 510, and a secondary battery. 530.

  The wireless unit 550 is controlled by the microcomputer 510 and transmits and receives radio waves to and from the base station through the transmission and reception antenna 552. The audio circuit 540 outputs the reception signal output from the wireless unit 550 through the microcomputer 510 to the speaker 542 and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 544 to the wireless unit 550 through the microcomputer 510 as a transmission signal.

  The speaker 542 converts the reception signal output from the sound circuit 540 into reception sound and outputs the sound, and the microphone 544 converts the transmission sound emitted from the operator into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the sound circuit 540.

  The CCD camera 580 can image the two-dimensional code 400a (see FIG. 1) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the memory 520 stores image data obtained by imaging. 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 memory 520 stores various data and various programs such as image data obtained by the CCD camera 580 imaging the two-dimensional code 400a, image data for a standby image, music data for a ringing melody, URL data, and the like. Remember me.

  The secondary battery 530 supplies power to each circuit. The microcomputer 510 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs, for example, incoming / outgoing calls 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 510 via the wireless unit 550 and the transmission / reception antenna 552.

  The microcomputer 510 drives the CCD camera 580 based on a predetermined instruction input via the operation unit 570, images the two-dimensional code 400a with the CCD camera 580 (see FIG. 1), and obtains the obtained image data. Is stored in the memory 520.

  Further, the microcomputer 510 reads out the image data stored in the memory 520 based on a predetermined instruction input via the operation unit 570, and displays the two-dimensional code 400b (see FIG. 1) on the liquid crystal panel 560. (See FIG. 1).

  Next, image information processing on the mobile phone side will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of image information processing on the mobile phone side.

  In step S301, a screen image capturing process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 510 provided in the portable terminal 500 drives the CCD camera 580 as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 570. The CCD camera 580 images the two-dimensional code 400a included in the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S302.

  In step S302, image data storage processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 510 stores the image data obtained in step S301 in the memory 520. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S303.

  In step S303, a two-dimensional code recognition process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 510 performs a two-dimensional code recognition process, recognizes an output information image such as the two-dimensional code 400a from the image data obtained in step S301, and outputs data (output information) from the recognized two-dimensional code. ) Is generated. The two-dimensional code recognition process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S304.

  In step S303, a two-dimensional code recognition process, which will be described later in detail, is performed. Here, the microcomputer 510 recognizes the two-dimensional code 400a from the image data obtained when the CCD camera 580 images the two-dimensional code 400a, and generates data (output information) from the recognized two-dimensional code. It functions as a generation means.

  In step S304, image information generation processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 510 generates image information (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code 400b) from the data (output information) obtained in step S303 based on the image information table (see FIG. 21). . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S305.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the image information table used in step S304. As shown in FIG. 21, the image information table stored in the memory 520 (see FIG. 17) of the portable terminal 500 stores output information and image information in association with each other.

  For example, the image information 1 is generated based on the output information A obtained by the processing in step S303. Similarly, image information 2 is generated based on the output information B, image information 3 is generated based on the output information C, image information 4 is generated based on the output information D, and image information is based on the output information E. 5 is generated.

  In step S305, an image display control process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 510 performs control to display the image information obtained in step S304 on the liquid crystal panel 560. In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 560 as the image information. However, other image information may be used, for example, a one-dimensional code (bar code) or another image. Good.

  Next, the two-dimensional code recognition process in step S303 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a two-dimensional code recognition process performed on the mobile phone side in step S303 of FIG. 18 and further performed on the gaming machine side in step S326 of FIG. 20 described later.

  In step S700, an image conversion process is performed. In this processing, the microcomputer 510 performs image conversion processing on the image data stored in the memory 520. The image conversion process extracts image data of a region where an output information image such as a two-dimensional code is displayed from the image data obtained by taking an image, corrects inclination and distortion, converts the image data to a monochrome image, and views it from the front This is processing for obtaining image data including a two-dimensional code. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S701.

  In step S701, a two-dimensional code extraction / correction process is performed. In this processing, the microcomputer 510 extracts a two-dimensional code from the image data obtained in step S700, and performs correction such as noise removal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S702.

  In step S702, binarization processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 510 binarizes the two-dimensional code obtained in step S701, and replaces each dot constituting the two-dimensional code with “0” or “1”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S703.

  In step S703, binarized matrix data generation processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 510 generates binarized matrix data from each dot constituting the two-dimensional code replaced with “0” or “1” by the binarization process obtained in step S702. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S704.

  In step S704, a binary matrix data decoding process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 510 decodes the binarized matrix data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S705.

  In step S705, information generation processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 510 generates output information or image information. When this process ends, the two-dimensional code recognition process ends.

  Next, image information transmission processing on the mobile phone side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for image information transmission processing on the mobile phone side.

  In step S311, the microcomputer 510 checks whether there is a transmission instruction. The transmission instruction is given by, for example, a button operation on a mobile phone. If it is not confirmed that there has been a transmission instruction, the image information transmission process ends. When it is confirmed that there is a transmission instruction, the process proceeds to step S312.

    In step S312, the microcomputer 510 executes image information transmission processing in which image information is transmitted. Here, the two-dimensional code 400b including the image information is read by the reading device 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereby the image information is transmitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, output information image processing on the gaming machine 1 side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a procedure for processing the output information image on the gaming machine 1 side.

  In step S321, it is confirmed whether or not the decorative symbol (identification information) is being variably displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21. If the decorative symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the processing of the output information image on the gaming machine 1 side is terminated. If the decorative symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S322, an output information image display control process, which will be described later in detail, is performed. In this process, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the display control circuit 305 of the gaming machine 1 displays the image of the two-dimensional code 400a on the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S323.

  In step S323, if there is an input from the outside (mobile terminal 500), that is, in step S312, whether or not the mobile phone side has performed image information transmission processing is confirmed. As a result of the confirmation, if the mobile phone side has performed the image information transmission process, the process proceeds to step S324. If the mobile phone side has not performed the image information transmission process, the process of the output information image on the gaming machine 1 side is terminated. .

  In step S324, an image display photographing process is performed. In this processing, the microcomputer 510 included in the portable terminal 500 drives the CCD camera 580 as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 570, and the CCD camera 580 is connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The two-dimensional code 400b displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is imaged. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S325.

  In step S324, image information reception processing is performed. The two-dimensional code 400b including the image information is read by the reading device 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereby the image information is received by the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  That is, when the operation switch 364 is operated, the reading device 50 performs an image information reception process for receiving image information displayed on the liquid crystal panel 560 of the portable terminal 500. At this time, the reading device 50 functions as a receiving unit that receives information based on the output information image as image information from the outside.

  In step S325, an image data storage process is performed. In this process, the reading device 50 causes the memory 369 to store the image data obtained in step S324. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S326.

  In step S326, the above-described two-dimensional code recognition process is performed. In this process, the reading device 50 performs a two-dimensional code recognition process, recognizes a two-dimensional code from the image data obtained in step S324, and generates image information from the recognized two-dimensional code. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S327.

  In step S327, an image information storage process is performed. In this processing, the reading device 50 receives image information included in the two-dimensional code 400b from the portable terminal 500 via the Internet, and stores the image information generated by the two-dimensional code recognition processing in the memory 369. Remember. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S328.

  In step S328, it is determined whether or not a predetermined type of image information has been received (stored). In this process, the reading device 50 refers to the output information table (FIG. 8) stored in the program ROM 302 and determines whether or not the received image information matches the image information stored in the program ROM 302. To do. If it is determined that the image information stored in the program ROM 302 has been received, the process proceeds to step S329. If the received image information does not match the image information stored in the program ROM 302, this process ends.

  In step S329, processing for displaying a corresponding image is performed. For example, when the received image information is “image information 1”, the reading device 50 generates a character command corresponding to “an image relating to the character possessing the sword” and transmits it to the sub CPU 301. Based on the received character command, the sub CPU 301 instructs the display control circuit 305 to display an image so that the mode of the character 30 displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is “image related to the character carrying the sword”. Send.

  Further, the reading device 50 clears the image information stored in the memory 369 after transmitting the profit display command to the sub CPU 301. When this process ends, this process ends.

  Next, the output information image display control processing in step S322 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of output information image display control processing.

  In step S322-1, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not an operation command has been received. The operation command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301 by operating an operation button (not shown). Thereby, the player can acquire a two-dimensional code at an arbitrary timing by operating the operation button.

  If the reception of the operation command is confirmed, the process proceeds to step S322-2. If the operation command is not received, the process ends.

  In step S322-2, output information image display timer setting processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 sets an output information image display timer (for example, 30 seconds) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-3.

  In step 322-3, the sub CPU 301 performs a confirmation process for the current display character. In this process, the sub CPU 301 confirms the mode (image information) of the character 30 displayed in the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21. For example, at this time, when the aspect of the character 30 is “image related to the character carrying the sword”, it is confirmed as “image information 1”. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S322-4.

  In step S322-4, an encoding process is performed. In this process, as will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 301 determines the generation time 460 and encodes the data for creating the output information image, the store ID 410, the model ID 420, and the product ID 430 stored in the program ROM 302. Then, data for displaying the output information image is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-5.

  In step S322-5, output processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 sends data for displaying an effect image for informing the display of the output information image to the display control circuit 305 based on the output information image display notification effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303. Send. Further, the sub CPU 301 displays data for displaying the output information image set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 303 after a predetermined time based on the output information image display timer set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 303, and the output information image. Data for displaying the output information image display related effect image based on the display related effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 305. When this process ends, this process ends.

  As described above, in the display control circuit 305, the VDP 305a displays the two-dimensional code 400a (see FIG. 1) on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the data for displaying the two-dimensional code generated in step S322-4. It is displayed on the area 21a. That is, the display control circuit 305 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display an output information image in a form that can be captured from the outside.

  Next, the encoding process in step S322-4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the encoding process.

  In step S322-4-1, output information storage processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 generates output information generation time 460, output information set in the work RAM 303 (for example, character information 440, variation count information 450), store ID 410, model ID 420 stored in the program ROM 302, Data such as the product ID 430 and the generation time 460 is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303. In the figure, output information A is shown as an example of output information. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-2.

  In step S322-4-2, mode indicator creation processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 creates a mode identifier corresponding to a figure (for example, numbers, alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.) in the work RAM 303. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-3.

  In step S322-4-3, a character number indicator creation process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 301 creates a character number identifier or the like corresponding to the number of characters in the work RAM 303. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-4.

  In step S322-4-4, binarization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of binarizing data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-5.

  In step S322-4-5, termination pattern addition processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of adding a termination pattern to the data obtained in steps S322-4-1 to S322-4-4. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-6.

  In step S322-4-6, code word conversion processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 performs code word conversion on the data obtained in step S322-4-5. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-7.

  In step S322-4-7, an error correction code word creation process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 301 creates an error correction code word based on the data obtained in step S322-4-6 and adds it to the data obtained in step S322-4-6. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-8.

  In step S322-4-8, data arrangement processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of binarizing the data obtained in step S322-4-7 and arranging it in a matrix. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-9.

  In step S322-4-9, mask processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of masking a predetermined pattern on the data obtained in step S322-4-8. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-10.

  In step S322-4-10, format information addition processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 301 performs processing for adding format information including an error correction level and a mask identifier. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S322-4-11.

  In step S322-4-11, a two-dimensional code generation process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 301 generates data for displaying the two-dimensional code, and stores the data for displaying the two-dimensional code in the work RAM 303. When the process of this step is finished, the encoding process is finished.

  As described above, the output information image in the present embodiment uses a two-dimensional code. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output information image may be a one-dimensional code (bar code).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the two-dimensional code 400a is imaged and received by the imaging means (CCD camera 580) provided in the mobile terminal 500. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a dedicated mobile terminal of the service providing system, or the like may be used instead of the mobile phone.

  The main CPU 201 as the character image determining means determines the character image when the number of changes in the identification information (symbol) reaches a predetermined number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special symbol is specified. The character image may be determined on the condition that the display is stopped in the mode (for example, “7”).

  The main CPU 201 performs the character image determination process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub CPU 301 may perform the character image determination process. In this case, the sub CPU 301 receives a command indicating the number of times of change and a special symbol stop mode, and determines a character image based on the command.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code 400a (see FIG. 1), which is information related to image data that can be captured by the CCD camera 580 serving as the imaging unit, is displayed on the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21. Displayed above. Then, the player can receive the image data by imaging the two-dimensional code 400a by the imaging means, and can further transmit the image data to the other gaming machine as the image data two-dimensional code 400b.

  Thus, the player can transmit the output information image captured by the imaging unit to the receiving unit when playing a game from the next time onward, so that the image data is also used on other game machines (of the same model). Can play games. In other words, the player can enjoy the game by displaying his / her favorite character image even on another game table. As a result, the player's interest in the game is maintained, and the separation from the game can be prevented.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 displays a two-dimensional code (output information image) on the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 when the decorative symbols (31 a, 31 b, 31 c) are not variably displayed.

  As a result, the display of the output information image is not affected by the change display of the symbol. In addition, if the output information image is displayed while the symbols are changing, the player must take an image while paying attention to the changes in the symbols. An image can be taken.

  In addition, the reading device 50 serving as a receiving unit receives image information from the portable terminal 500 when the decorative symbols (31a, 31b, 31c) are not variably displayed.

  Thereby, the display of the fluctuation of the symbol is not affected by the reception of the information related to the image data. Further, if information regarding image data based on the output information image is transmitted from the imaging means during the display of the variation of the symbol, the player has to transmit the information while paying attention to the variation of the symbol. Since the symbols are not variably displayed, information can be transmitted in a concentrated manner.

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is the character image determination means determines that the character count counter value is any one of “100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000” which is the number of changes indicated in the character image table. Make an image decision.

  In this way, by determining the character image when the number of changes in the identification information (symbol) reaches a predetermined number, the player until the predetermined number of changes in the character image (for example, 200 times) is reached. Need to repeat the number of games, and can play for a long time on the gaming machine.

  Further, the main CPU 201 as character image determination means determines, for example, “an image relating to a character possessing a sword + bow” when the special symbol changes 200 times, and “has a sword + bow” when it changes 500 times. The image related to the character is determined.

  Thereby, the players can compare the characters 30 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 in the gaming machine and compare how many games have been repeated, which leads to an improvement in interest.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the system which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the general appearance in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the output information image displayed in the pachinko gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the output information table in the pachinko game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the fluctuation | variation frequency storage process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the character image table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit comprised in the mobile telephone which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing by the side of the mobile telephone performed in the system which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the transmission control process from the mobile telephone side performed in the system which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing by the side of the game machine performed in the system which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the image information table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the two-dimensional code recognition process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the output information image display control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the encoding process which concerns on this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine body 3a base door 3b base frame 4 glass door 5 dish unit 5a upper dish 5b lower dish 6 rail 7 handle 7 handle 8 shutter lever 8a, 8b speaker 9 operation panel 10 system 12 general prize Port 13 Passing gate 14 Starting port 15 Large winning port 15a Door 16 Out port 18 Electric motor 18a, Variable wing 19Sa Passing gate switch 19Sb General winning port switch 19Se Count switch 19a Start port switch 21 Liquid crystal display device 21a Display area 22 Special Symbol start memory indicator 23 Normal symbol start memory indicator 24 Special symbol indicator 25a Normal symbol indicator 26 Round number indicator 30 Character 32 Liquid crystal display device 32 Image 34 Character image 50 Reader 70a Discharge control circuit 70b Control circuit 71S movable member solenoid 72S special winning opening solenoid 74S backup clear switch 81 card unit 82 dispensing device 90 launcher 200 main control circuit 201 main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 206 Command output port 207 Lamp control circuit 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
305 Display control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305d Conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit 362 Reading device control circuit 364 Operation switch 366 Camera 368 Image processing circuit 369 Memory 400a, b Two-dimensional code 410 Store ID
420 Model ID
430 Product ID
440 Character information 450 Fluctuation frequency information 460 Generation time 500 Mobile terminal 500 Mobile terminal 510 Microcomputer 520 Memory 530 Secondary battery 540 Audio circuit 542 Speaker 544 Microphone 550 Radio unit 552 Transmission / reception antenna 560 Liquid crystal panel 570 Operation unit 580 CCD camera

Claims (5)

Display means for performing a change display of the identification information that changes on condition that the game ball has passed the predetermined area, and a display of the character image during the change of the identification information;
Character image storage means for storing a plurality of the character images;
Character image determining means for determining one of a plurality of character images stored in the character image storage means under a predetermined condition;
Display control means for executing control for causing the display means to display an output information image corresponding to the character image determined by the character image determining means in a manner that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside;
Receiving means for receiving information on image data based on the output information image imaged by the imaging means from the outside,
The display control unit causes the display unit to display a character image based on the information about the image data when the receiving unit receives information about the image data from the outside.
A gaming machine characterized by that. An aspect in which the display control unit can capture an output information image corresponding to the character image determined by the character image determination unit from the outside by an imaging unit on the condition that the identification information is not variably displayed on the display unit. To display on the display means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The receiving means receives information relating to image data based on an output information image obtained as a result of being imaged by the imaging means from the outside on the condition that the identification information is not variably displayed on the display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The character image determination means determines any one of the plurality of character images stored in the character image storage means each time the identification information is displayed a predetermined number of times on the display means.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The character image determining means determines any one of a plurality of character images stored in the character image storage means on condition that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

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