JP2009125220A - Game machine and service providing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making a player play a game over a long period of time. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: display means; storage means capable of storing history data indicating the result of the game; history data generation means for generating the history data indicating the result on the basis of the result of the game and storing the generated history data in the storage means; determination means for determining the timing of coding the history data stored in the storage means and generating an information code; coding means for coding the history data stored in the storage means and generating the information code at the timing determined by the determination means; image generation means for generating an information code image indicating the information code generated by the coding means; and display control means for performing the control of displaying the information code image generated by the image generation means at the display means in such a form that it can be imaged by imaging means from the outside. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming machine or a slot machine, and a service providing system.

Conventionally, an information code such as a two-dimensional code is displayed on a display of a gaming machine in a manner that can be photographed by a camera mounted on a mobile phone or the like at a predetermined timing in a game, and related products of the gaming machine (for example, ringtones) And gaming machines that provide a standby image). In such a gaming machine, the player can acquire various contents by photographing the information code displayed on the display with a camera such as a mobile phone and reading the data indicated by the information code.

In recent years, in order to make games more diverse and interesting, information reflecting the game situation and game results (for example, ranking of game results and URLs of websites corresponding to game situations) A gaming machine that can be provided by a code has been developed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

JP 2006-167084 A JP 2006-325759 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-151577

However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, the timing at which the information code is displayed is determined in advance. That is, the information code is displayed at a fixed timing each time, such as when the bonus game is won. For this reason, many players aiming to get the content provided by the information code will end the game at a fixed timing each time, and it may be difficult to engage in the game for a long time There was a problem of having sex.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine and a service providing system that allow a player to engage in a game for a long time.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) display means capable of displaying an image;
Storage means capable of storing history data indicating the results of the game;
History data generating means for generating history data indicating the result based on the result of the game, and storing the generated history data in the storage means;
Determining means for determining the timing for generating the information code by encoding the history data stored in the storage means;
Encoding means for encoding the history data stored in the storage means to generate an information code at the timing determined by the determining means;
Image generating means for generating an information code image indicating the information code generated by the encoding means;
A game machine comprising: display control means for performing control to display the information code image generated by the image generation means on the display means in a manner that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside.

According to the invention of (1), an information code image indicating an information code (for example, a two-dimensional code) obtained by coding history data indicating a game result at a timing determined by a determining means (for example, a CPU) is displayed. It displays on a means (for example, liquid crystal display). That is, the timing at which the information code image is displayed changes according to the determination by the determining means.
Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the timing at which the information code image is displayed. Therefore, a player who intends to obtain history data indicating the result of the game will continue the game in the hope that an information code image that does not know when it will be displayed will be displayed. As a result, the player can be engaged in the game for a long time.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above,
Comprising input means capable of inputting player identification information for identifying a player;
The encoding means encodes the history data stored in the storage means together with the player identification information input by the input means at the timing determined by the determining means, and generates an information code. And

According to the invention of (2), player identification information (for example, a multi-digit number assigned to each player) input by input means (for example, a touch panel or an ID card reader) is coded together with history data. To generate an information code.
Therefore, the player identification information can be used together with the game history data by photographing the displayed information code image with a camera such as a mobile phone. When ranking is performed on the Internet based on history data, the player identification information is used as the player identification information, so that the player can be sure even if the terminal number of the mobile phone is changed. It becomes possible to specify.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
The history data generating means generates history data indicating the result based on a result of a predetermined period of the game, and stores the generated history data in the storage means.

According to the invention of (3), history data is generated based on a result of a predetermined period of the game, an information code is generated from the history data, and an information code image is displayed on the display means.
Since an information code image corresponding to the result of each predetermined period of the game is displayed, the player can select a period that is convenient for him / her from the history data obtained by photographing the information code image with a camera such as a mobile phone. History data (for example, history data during a period when the number of payouts is particularly large) can be selected and used.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) A service providing system comprising a gaming machine and a server,
The above gaming machine is
Display means capable of displaying an image;
Storage means capable of storing history data indicating the results of the game;
History data generating means for generating history data indicating the result based on the result of the game, and storing the generated history data in the storage means;
Determining means for determining the timing for generating the information code by encoding the history data stored in the storage means;
Encoding means for encoding the history data stored in the storage means to generate an information code at the timing determined by the determining means;
Image generating means for generating an information code image indicating the information code generated by the encoding means;
Display control means for performing control to display the information code image generated by the image generation means on the display means in a manner that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside,
The server
A portable terminal comprising: the imaging means; and an information code recognition means for recognizing an information code from image data obtained by imaging the information code image by the imaging means and generating the history data from the information code; It is possible to send and receive data via a communication line,
Receiving means for receiving history data generated by the information code recognizing means and ID data unique to the portable terminal from the portable terminal;
Game result related data generating means for generating game result related data based on the history data received from the portable terminal and the ID data;
A service providing system comprising: game result related data transmitting means for transmitting game result related data generated by the game result related data generating means to the portable terminal.

According to the invention of (4), in a gaming machine, information indicating an information code (for example, a two-dimensional code) obtained by coding history data indicating a game result at a timing determined by a determining means (for example, a CPU). The code image is displayed on display means (for example, a liquid crystal display). That is, the timing at which the information code image is displayed changes according to the determination by the determining means. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the timing at which the information code image is displayed. Therefore, a player who intends to obtain history data indicating the result of the game will continue the game in the hope that an information code image that does not know when it will be displayed will be displayed. As a result, the player can be engaged in the game for a long time.

When history data obtained by photographing an information code image displayed on a gaming machine with a camera such as a mobile phone is transmitted to a server together with ID data (for example, a terminal number) of the mobile phone or the like, history data and Game result related data (for example, ranking of game results and data indicating personal results) based on the ID data can be acquired. As a result, the player aims to improve the ranking in the ranking and improve the personal performance, and the player's motivation for the game can be increased.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) A service providing system including a gaming machine and a server,
The above gaming machine is
Display means capable of displaying an image;
Storage means capable of storing history data indicating the results of the game;
History data generating means for generating history data indicating the result based on the result of the game, and storing the generated history data in the storage means;
Determining means for determining the timing for generating the information code by encoding the history data stored in the storage means;
Input means capable of inputting player identification information for identifying a player;
Coding means for coding the history data stored in the storage means together with the player identification information input by the input means to generate an information code at the timing determined by the determining means;
Image generating means for generating an information code image indicating the information code generated by the encoding means;
Display control means for performing control to display the information code image generated by the image generation means on the display means in a manner that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside,
The server
And an information code recognition means for recognizing an information code from image data obtained by imaging the information code image by the imaging means and generating the history data and the player identification information from the information code. It is possible to send and receive data via the communication line with the mobile terminal equipped,
Receiving means for receiving history data generated by the information code recognition means and the player identification information from the portable terminal;
Game result related data generating means for generating game result related data based on the history data received from the portable terminal and the player identification information;
A service providing system comprising: game result related data transmitting means for transmitting game result related data generated by the game result related data generating means to the portable terminal.

According to the invention of (5), in the gaming machine, in the gaming machine, player identification information (for example, assigned to each player) input by input means (for example, a touch panel or an ID card reader). An information code image indicating an information code (for example, a two-dimensional code) obtained by coding a plurality of digits) together with history data indicating a game result is displayed at a timing determined by a determination unit (for example, a CPU) ( For example, it is displayed on a liquid crystal display.
Further, when history data obtained by photographing an information code image displayed on a gaming machine with a camera such as a mobile phone and player identification information are transmitted to the server, a game based on the history data and the player identification information is obtained. Result-related data (for example, ranking of game results and data indicating individual results) can be acquired.

Therefore, the player identification information can be used together with the game history data by photographing the displayed information code image with a camera such as a mobile phone. When acquiring game result related data, such as when ranking on the Internet based on history data, the terminal number of the mobile phone is changed by using the player identification information as the player identification information. Even in such a case, it is possible to reliably identify the player.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) The service providing system according to (4) or (5) above,
The history data generating means generates history data indicating the result based on a result of a predetermined period of the game, and stores the generated history data in the storage means.

According to the invention of (6), the gaming machine generates history data based on the result of each predetermined period of the game, generates an information code from the history data, and displays the information code image on the display means. .
Since an information code image corresponding to the result of each predetermined period of the game is displayed, the player can select a period that is convenient for him / her from the history data obtained by photographing the information code image with a camera such as a mobile phone. History data (for example, history data during a period when the number of payouts is particularly large) can be selected and transmitted to the server.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(7) The service providing system according to any one of (4) to (6) above,
The game result related data generating means is ranking data in which a plurality of player identification information is ranked for game results based on history data received from the mobile terminal and the player identification information, or Data indicating a plurality of items related to a result of a game performed by the player indicated by the player identification information is generated.

According to the invention of (7), the server generates ranking data or data indicating personal results based on the history data received from the mobile phone or the like and the player identification information, and the mobile phone Send to etc.
Therefore, the player can acquire data indicating ranking or individual results by transmitting history data acquired by photographing an information code image with a camera such as a mobile phone and the player identification information to the server. As a result, the player aims to improve the ranking in the ranking and improve the personal performance, and the player's motivation for the game can be increased.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine and a service providing system capable of allowing a player to engage in a game for a long time.

FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram showing an example of a service providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The service providing system 500 includes a pachislot gaming device 1, a mobile phone 300 provided with a CCD camera 308 (not shown, see FIG. 13) as an imaging unit, and wireless transmission and reception of data via the Internet with the mobile phone 300. And a server 200 that can be used.

In the pachislot gaming device 1, a two-dimensional code image 92 obtained by coding data indicating the number of medals paid out in a game for a predetermined period at a timing determined by lottery is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The two-dimensional code image 92 includes data indicating a coded URL (hereinafter also referred to as URL data), and player ID data indicating player identification information.
In the present embodiment, the URL indicates, for example, a predetermined address in the server 200 (for example, a gaming machine manufacturer's site).
In the present embodiment, the data indicating the number of medals paid out in a game for a predetermined period corresponds to the history data in the present invention.
The player can capture the two-dimensional code image 92 with the CCD camera 308 provided in the mobile phone 300.

The mobile phone 300 recognizes the two-dimensional code from the image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 captures the two-dimensional code image 92, and from the recognized two-dimensional code, the history data (payout of medals in a game for a predetermined period) Number). Further, the mobile phone 300 generates URL data and player ID data from the recognized two-dimensional code.
Then, the mobile phone 300 accesses a predetermined address in the server 200 based on the URL data, and transmits history data to the server 200 together with the player ID data.
The player ID data is data that is input when the player inserts an ID card owned by the player into a card reader 90 (see FIG. 2) provided in the pachislot gaming device 1. The player ID data corresponds to player identification information in the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the case where the pachinko gaming apparatus 1 displays a two-dimensional code image 92 in which history data, URL data, and player ID data are encoded will be described. For example, URL data is associated with each history data, and a two-dimensional code image 92 in which URL data corresponding to the history data and player ID data are coded may be displayed. . Further, a two-dimensional code image 92 in which only history data and player ID data are coded may be displayed.

Based on the history data and the player ID data, the server 200 generates ranking data in which a plurality of player ID data (players indicated) are ranked with respect to the number of medals paid out in a game for a predetermined period, Transmit to mobile phone 300.

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

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

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

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

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

A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed on the front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire pachislot gaming device 1, and an image relating to the game and a two-dimensional code image 92 as an information code image can be displayed. it can. The liquid crystal display device 5 corresponds to display means in the present invention.
In the present embodiment, a case where both an image relating to a game and a two-dimensional code image 92 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described. In the present invention, an image relating to a game and an information code image are provided separately. It may be displayed on the screen.

A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5, and a reel device 19 having three rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided therein is provided at the center of the pedestal portion 10. Is provided. Each of the three rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has identification information such as a plurality of symbols displayed on its outer peripheral surface, and is provided in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable.

A medal slot 22 and a card reader 90 are provided on the right side of the pedestal 10. The card reader 90 is for inserting an ID card owned by the player.
A 1-BET switch 11 and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal unit 10.

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

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

On the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10 is provided a door opening / closing / clamping release device 29. A predetermined key is inserted into the key hole of the door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 and turned to the right to open / close the front door. And release the stop by turning counterclockwise.

An enter button 26 and a cancel button 27 are provided on the left side of the reel device 19. By operating the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27, it is possible to input an instruction regarding switching of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like.

A waist panel 25 is provided below the pedestal 10. A transparent acrylic plate is used for the waist panel 25, and the name, character, etc. of the pachislot gaming device 1 are drawn on the back surface of the waist panel 25 by silk screen printing, offset printing, or the like.

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

A decorative lamp 9a is provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a decorative lamp 9b is provided on the lower left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 5. A decorative lamp 9c is provided on the left and right sides of the waist panel 25, and a decorative lamp 9d is provided on the left and right sides of the waist panel 25. These decorative lamps 9 (decorative lamp 9a, decorative lamp 9b, decorative lamp 9c, and decorative lamp 9d) can emit light having a predetermined color as the game progresses.

3 and 4 are diagrams schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device included in the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG.
As described above, in the present embodiment, history data (data indicating the number of medals paid out in a game for a predetermined period) is encoded at a timing determined by lottery to generate a two-dimensional code, which is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. A two-dimensional code image 92 is displayed.
As shown in FIG. 3, a two-dimensional code image 92 is displayed on the lower center side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and further on the lower side, “Please take a picture with a camera”. An image that prompts the CCD camera 308 of the telephone 300 to capture the two-dimensional code image 92 is displayed. A credit number image 18 is displayed on the lower left of the liquid crystal display device 5, a total medal number image 17 is displayed on the upper right, and a payout number image 20 is displayed on the lower right. The credit number image 18 displays the number of stored medals, the total medal number image 17 displays the number of medals paid out so far, and the payout number image 20 The number of medals to be paid out when winning is established is displayed.
Although not shown, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an effect image according to the progress of the game.

In the present embodiment, up to three two-dimensional code images 92 corresponding to the history data generated up to now can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the newest order.
As shown in FIG. 4, two-dimensional code history display sections 93 a to 93 c are displayed on the lower center side of the liquid crystal display device 5. In the two-dimensional code history display sections 93a to 93c, the three recently displayed three-dimensional code images 92 are displayed in order from the newest. The player corresponds to history data (for example, history data for a period in which the number of payouts is particularly large) that the player wants to use for ranking among the two-dimensional code images 92 displayed on the two-dimensional code history display sections 93a to 93c. A two-dimensional code image 92 can be selected and imaged.
When the newly generated two-dimensional code image 92 is displayed, the image as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed. The display is switched to the history display section 93.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG.
The main control circuit 81 has a microcomputer 40 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43. A clock pulse generation circuit 144 and a frequency divider 145 for setting a reference clock pulse, a random number generator 146 and a sampling circuit 147 are connected to the CPU 41. In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may comprise so that the sampling of a random number may be performed on the operation | movement program of CPU41.

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

Examples of commands related to control on the liquid crystal display device 5 include an effect start command and an end effect command.
The effect start command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when the rotation of the three rotary reels 3 is started. The end effect command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when all three rotary reels 3 are stopped.

Also, commands relating to the setting or release of RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus) are also stored in the ROM 42, and the setting or release of RB or BB is notified to the sub-control circuit 82 by this command. It should be noted that data indicating that RB or BB is being executed may be included in various commands relating to display control for liquid crystal display device 5 instead of commands relating to setting or canceling RB or BB.

Various commands as described above are called from the ROM 42 by the CPU 41 and set in the RAM 43 when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The command set in the RAM 43 is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. The sub control circuit 82 executes various processes based on the supplied command. The sub control circuit 82 does not input a command or the like to the main control circuit 81, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 81 to the sub control circuit 82.

The ROM 42 stores a symbol table for associating the rotational positions of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel, and a combination of symbols for winning. In addition, a winning symbol combination table in which a winning medal dividend number and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated, a lottery table necessary for performing a lottery for determining an internal winning combination, and the like are stored.

In addition to the commands and tables described above, the RAM 43 stores variables relating to game progress such as the number of credits corresponding to the number of medals and a set value.
Further, the RAM 43 stores the number of medals paid out in a game for a predetermined period as history data.
The history data stored in the RAM 43 is transmitted to the work RAM 210 of the sub control circuit 82 and stored in the work RAM 210 at a predetermined timing.

As main peripheral devices (actuators) whose operations are controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 40, decorative lamps 9 (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d) and medals are accommodated, and a predetermined number of sheets are received by a command from the hopper drive circuit 51. There are hoppers (including a payout driving unit) 50 and stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, a motor drive circuit 49 that drives and controls the stepping motors 59L, 59C, and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 that drives and controls the hopper 50, and a lamp drive circuit 55 that drives and controls the decorative lamp 9 are connected to the I / O port 48. To the output unit of the CPU 41. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41, and controls the operation of each actuator.

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

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

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

Further, a card reader 90 for inserting an ID card owned by the player is connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. When an ID card is inserted into the card reader 90, the main CPU 41 reads player ID data via the card reader 90. The card reader 90 corresponds to input means in the present invention.

The random number generator 146 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 147 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random numbers sampled in this way and the lottery table stored in the ROM 42, the CPU 41 determines an internal winning combination.
After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

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

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each rotary reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the corresponding code number A symbol code indicating the symbol provided is associated with the symbol.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub-control circuit 82 to the main control circuit 81. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 82 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 81.

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

The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the sub control circuit 82 in accordance with various commands supplied from the CPU 41. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the display control circuit 250.
Further, the sub CPU 206 reads the history data stored in the work RAM 210, the player ID data, and the URL data stored in advance in the program ROM 208 at the timing determined by the lottery, and the history data and the player ID data are read out. And URL data are encoded to generate a two-dimensional code and stored in the work RAM 210.
Further, the sub CPU 206 extracts a two-dimensional code display pattern from the program ROM 208 and transmits it to the VDP 212. The two-dimensional code display pattern includes, for example, various data for displaying the two-dimensional code such as a position and a period for displaying the two-dimensional code.
As will be described later, the VDP 212 that has received the two-dimensional code display pattern performs a process of reading the two-dimensional code from the work RAM 210 and displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the two-dimensional code display pattern.
In the present embodiment, a case where history data is encoded to generate a two-dimensional code will be described. However, in the present invention, the two-dimensional code may be stored in advance in the image data ROM 216 or the like.

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

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

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

The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. Further, the work RAM 210 stores history data received from the main control circuit 81 and a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding the history data. The work RAM 210 corresponds to storage means in the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

The image data ROM 216 stores, for example, a background image, a character image representing a character, and the like. In the present embodiment, description will be given of a case where history data, player ID data, and URL data are encoded to generate a two-dimensional code. In the present invention, a two-dimensional code corresponding to history data and URL data is used. The image data ROM 216 may be stored in advance.

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

The VDP 212 superimposes various images extracted from the image data ROM 216 or the work RAM 210 in order from the image located at the rear, for example, in the order of a background image, a character image, and a two-dimensional code image (for example, a video RAM). Is stored in the screen image, and the screen image is synthesized and supplied to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the screen image as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 5. As a result, a two-dimensional code image 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 2).
The player can capture the two-dimensional code image 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 with the CCD camera 308 provided in the mobile phone 300.

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of game execution processing performed in the main control circuit.
This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a previously executed main routine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of history data generation processing performed in the main control circuit. This subroutine is a process that is called and executed at a predetermined cycle when the process shown in FIG. 7 is being performed.

First, in step S160, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an ID card owned by the player has been inserted into the card reader 90. If it is determined that no ID card is inserted, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the ID card has been inserted, in step S161, the CPU 41, from the inserted ID card, through the card reader 90, player ID data that is identification information of the player who owns the ID card. Read. The player ID data corresponds to player identification information in the present invention.

Next, in step S162, the CPU 41 performs a process of counting the number of medals paid out in the game. In this process, the CPU 41 stores the number of payouts in a predetermined area of the RAM 43 as history data each time a normal (other than RB or BB) gaming state, RB, and medals are paid out in BB. When executing the process of step S162, the CPU 41 functions as a history data generating means in the present invention.

Next, in step S <b> 163, the CPU 41 determines whether an ID card is inserted in the card reader 90. This process is a process for determining whether or not the ID card once inserted into the card reader 90 has been removed.
If it is determined that the ID card is inserted, in step S164, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a predetermined period (1 hour in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the counting of the number of medals was started. . If it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process returns to step S162.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed, in step S165, the CPU 41 sends the history data indicating the number of payouts in the game for the predetermined period and the player ID data read in step S161 to the sub-control circuit 82. Send. The sub control circuit 82 stores the received history data in the work RAM 210 together with the player ID data.

Next, in step S166, the CPU 41 clears the number of payouts (history data) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. After executing the process of step S166, the process returns to step S162, and counting of the number of medals to be paid out is started again.

If it is determined in step S163 that the ID card is not inserted (extracted), in step S167, the CPU 41 determines the number of payouts (history data) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 43, the player ID data, To clear.

Next, in step S <b> 168, the CPU 41 transmits a count end signal indicating that the payout count has ended to the sub-control circuit 82. When receiving the count end signal, the sub control circuit 82 clears the history data and the player ID data stored in the work RAM 210.
After executing the processing of step S168, this subroutine is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the history data is stored in the RAM 43 of the main control circuit 81 and supplied to the work RAM 210 of the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. However, the history data generated by the main control circuit 81 is It may be stored directly in the work RAM 210 of the sub-control circuit 82.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the history data is the number of medals paid out in a game for a predetermined period will be described. However, the history data in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is data related to the result of the game. For example, the difference between the number of game media paid out and the number of game media inserted (so-called difference number), the number obtained by dividing the number of game media paid-out by the number of game media inserted (so-called payout rate), etc. can be mentioned. .
Further, in the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the storage unit stores history data related to the results of games in a game for a predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, results of games in RB or BB The history data regarding the game results may be stored until the number of game media inserted reaches a predetermined number.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit.
First, in step S200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an effect start command has been received. If it is determined that an effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, if it is determined that an effect start command has been received, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
If the RB flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern for RB. If the BB flag is set, an effect pattern for BB is selected. Next, in step S202, effect pattern data, which is data indicating the effect pattern, is supplied to the display control circuit 250.
After executing the process of step S202, the process proceeds to step S210.

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when determining that the BB release command has been received, the sub CPU 206 clears the BB flag (step S251). Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of two-dimensional code generation processing performed in the sub control circuit. This subroutine is a process that is called and executed at a predetermined cycle when the process shown in FIG. 9 is being performed.

First, in step S260, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the work RAM 210 has history data newly received from the main control circuit 81. If it is determined that there is no newly received history data, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that there is newly received history data, in step S261, the sub CPU 206 determines the timing for generating a two-dimensional code from the history data. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 determines the timing for generating the two-dimensional code by lottery using random numbers. When executing the processing of step S261, the sub CPU 206 functions as a determination unit in the present invention.
The timing for generating the two-dimensional code is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include 10 seconds later, 1 minute later, during bonus game execution, after bonus game end, and the like.

Next, in step S262, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the timing determined in step S261 has come. If it is determined that it is not the determined timing, the process returns to step S262.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the determined timing is reached, in step S263, the sub CPU 206 pays out the URL data stored in the program ROM 208 and the history data stored in the work RAM 210, that is, the medal payout in the game for a predetermined period. An encoding process for encoding the data indicating the number and the player ID data into a two-dimensional code is executed. The encoding process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S264, the sub CPU 206 stores the two-dimensional code generated in step S263 in the work RAM 210.
Next, in step S <b> 265, the sub CPU 206 reads the two-dimensional code display pattern data from the program ROM 208 and supplies it to the display control circuit 250.
After executing the processing of step S265, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an encoding process performed in the sub control circuit. The encoding process is a process that is called and executed in step S263 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 206 sets player ID data, URL data, and history data, that is, data indicating the number of medals paid out during a predetermined period of time in the work RAM 210 (step S400).
Next, the sub CPU 206 creates a mode identifier in the work RAM 210 according to the character types (for example, numbers, alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.) of the player ID data, URL data, and history data (step S401).
Next, the sub CPU 206 creates a character number identifier corresponding to the number of characters of the player ID data, URL data, and history data in the work RAM 210 (step S402).
Next, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing the player ID data, URL data, and history data (step S403). Next, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for adding a termination pattern to the data obtained in steps S401 to S403 (step S404).

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

When executing the encoding process, the sub CPU 206 functions as the encoding means in the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the case where player ID data, URL data, and history data are encoded (encoded) into a two-dimensional code has been described. However, in the present invention, other data (for example, a gaming machine) It may be encoded including data indicating the model, unique data of the gaming machine for identifying the gaming machine itself, data for identifying the gaming store in which the gaming machine is installed, and the like.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display control processing performed in the display control circuit.
The VDP 212 generates a screen image corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206.
When the VDP 212 does not receive the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: NO), the VDP 212 extracts the demo image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S301).

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

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data supplied from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the end effect pattern data is supplied (step S304: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the effect image at the end from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S306).
After executing the processing of step S301, S305, or S306, when the VDP 212 receives the supply of the two-dimensional code display pattern data (step S320: YES), the two-dimensional code is extracted from the work RAM 210 and stored in the buffer. (Step S321).
At this time, the two-dimensional code is stored by being superimposed on the effect image extracted in step S310, S305 or S306 and stored in the buffer. When executing the process of step S321, the VDP 212 functions as an image generation unit in the present invention.
Thereafter, when it is time to end the display of the two-dimensional code (step S323: YES), the two-dimensional code display pattern data is cleared (step S324).

Next, the screen image is output to the liquid crystal display device 5 at every predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) (step S307: YES) (step S308). As a result, a two-dimensional code image 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as shown in FIG. When executing the process of step S308, the VDP 212 functions as a display control unit.
On the other hand, if it is not the predetermined timing (step S307: NO), the process returns to step S307.

Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S310: NO), the process returns to step S300. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S310: YES), the pattern data is cleared (step S311), and the process returns to step S300.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the mobile phone shown in FIG.
The mobile phone 300 corresponds to the mobile terminal in the present invention.
The portable terminal 300 includes an operation unit 304, a liquid crystal panel 306, a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit, a wireless unit 310, an audio circuit 312, a speaker 314, a microphone 316, a transmission / reception antenna 318, a nonvolatile memory 320, a microcomputer 322, and a second computer. A secondary battery 324 is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, a case where the mobile terminal 300 downloads a program from the server 200 will be described.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the server shown in FIG.
The server 200 includes a CPU 201 as an arithmetic processing device, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a communication interface circuit 204 for communicating with the mobile phone 300 via the Internet, and a hard disk drive 205.

The hard disk drive 205 stores history data for each player ID data received from the mobile phone 300. The hard disk drive 205 functions as a point value storage unit that stores a point value for each ID data of the mobile phone 300.
In the present embodiment, a case where a point value is stored for each player ID data will be described. However, in the present invention, the ID data of the mobile phone 300 (for example, the local phone number of the mobile phone 300, the mobile phone 300 The history data may be stored for each terminal identification number or the like.
Based on the player ID data and the history data received from the plurality of mobile phones 300, the CPU 201 generates ranking data in which the plurality of player ID data are ranked with respect to the number of payouts in the game for a predetermined period. At this time, the CPU 201 functions as game result related data generation means.
Subsequently, the CPU 201 transmits the ranking data to the mobile phone 300 via the Internet by the communication interface circuit 204. At this time, the CPU 201 functions as game result related data transmission means.
As a result, the ranking list is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 306 of the mobile phone 300 (see FIG. 17).

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

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing processing performed in the mobile phone and the server.
First, the microcomputer 322 included in the mobile phone 300 drives a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 304, and the CCD camera 308 is a liquid crystal display device of the pachislot gaming device 1. The two-dimensional code image 92 included in the screen image displayed in 5 is captured (step S500).

Thereafter, the microcomputer 322 stores the image data obtained in step S500 in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S501).
Next, the microcomputer 322 performs a two-dimensional code recognition process (step S502), recognizes a two-dimensional code from the image data obtained in step S500, and player ID data and history data from the recognized two-dimensional code. And URL data is generated. The two-dimensional code recognition process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Next, the microcomputer 322 uses the wireless unit 310 and the player ID data based on the history data obtained by the two-dimensional code recognition process in step S502 and the URL data obtained by the two-dimensional code recognition process. The transmission / reception antenna 318 transmits to the server 200 via the Internet (step S503).
In this embodiment, a case where history data is transmitted to the server 300 together with the player identification information will be described. However, in the present invention, history data may be transmitted to the server 200 together with unique ID data of the mobile phone 300. Good.

When the CPU 201 included in the server 200 receives history data and player ID data from the mobile phone 300 via the Internet, the CPU 201 stores them in the hard disk drive 205. Then, based on the history data corresponding to the plurality of player ID data stored in the hard disk drive 205, ranking data in which the plurality of player ID data is ranked is generated (step S601). The ranking data corresponds to the game result related data in the present invention. When executing the processing of the game result related data step S601, the CPU 201 functions as a game result related data generating means in the present invention.

Next, the CPU 201 transmits the ranking data generated in step S601 to the cellular phone 300 via the Internet by the communication interface circuit 204 (step S602). At this time, the CPU 201 functions as game result related data transmission means.

When receiving the ranking data from the server 200, the microcomputer 322 of the mobile phone 300 displays a ranking list on the liquid crystal panel 306 based on the ranking data (step S504). The ranking list will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the two-dimensional code recognition process.
The two-dimensional code recognition process is a process that is called and executed in step S502 of the process shown in FIG.
First, the microcomputer 322 performs image conversion processing on the image data stored in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S700). The image conversion process extracts the image data of the area where the two-dimensional code is displayed from the image data obtained by imaging, corrects the inclination and distortion, converts the image data to a monochrome image with a predetermined threshold, and views it from the front This is processing for obtaining image data including a two-dimensional code.

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

As described above, when the mobile phone 300 transmits history data and player ID data to the server 200 based on the URL data (FIG. 15, step S503), the server 200 generates ranking data and generates the mobile phone. 300 (FIG. 15, steps S601 to S602). As a result, a ranking list as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 306 of the mobile phone 300.

FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a ranking list.
In the central portion of the liquid crystal panel 306, a ranking list is displayed in which player names and payout numbers are ranked in descending order in the number of payout medals in games for a predetermined period. This ranking list is displayed based on the ranking data generated by the server 200 based on the history data.

As described above, according to the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the history data indicating the number of medals paid out in a game for a predetermined period is encoded at the timing determined by lottery to generate a two-dimensional code, and the two-dimensional A two-dimensional code image 92 indicating the code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in a manner that can be imaged by the CCD camera 308 of the mobile phone 300. That is, the timing at which the two-dimensional code image is displayed changes according to the determination result by lottery.
Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the timing at which the two-dimensional code image is displayed. Therefore, a player who intends to obtain historical data indicating the result of the game will continue the game in the hope that a two-dimensional code image that is not displayed will be displayed. . As a result, the player can be engaged in the game for a long time.

Further, according to the pachislot gaming device 1, the player ID data (for example, a multi-digit number assigned to each player) input from the card reader 90 by the ID card is encoded together with the history data to obtain a two-dimensional code. Generate.
Accordingly, by shooting the displayed two-dimensional code image with a camera such as a mobile phone, it is possible to use the player ID data together with the game history data. When ranking is performed on the Internet based on history data, the player ID data is used as the player identification information, so that the player can be sure even if the terminal number of the mobile phone is changed. It becomes possible to specify.

Further, according to the pachislot gaming device 1, history data is generated based on the results of every predetermined period of game (every hour), a two-dimensional code is generated from the history data, and a two-dimensional code image is displayed on a liquid crystal display. Display on device 5.
Since an information code image corresponding to the result of each predetermined period of the game is displayed, the player can select a period that is convenient for him / her from the history data obtained by photographing the information code image with a camera such as a mobile phone. History data (for example, history data during a period when the number of payouts is particularly large) can be selected and used.

In the present embodiment, the case where the counting of the number of medals is started when an ID card is inserted into the card reader 90 and the counting of the number of payouts is finished when the ID card is extracted has been described. In the invention, the start and end of the period for storing the game result as history data may be determined by input from a touch panel or a physical button (for example, a push button switch installed in a housing). Good. In this case, an information code image is taken by the imaging means of the portable terminal, and the information code indicated by the information code image (or the history data indicated by the information code) is used as the ID data of the portable terminal (for example, the mobile phone itself). It may be transmitted to the server together with the office telephone number, the terminal identification number of the mobile phone, etc.).
The terminal identification number is an identification number set for each mobile phone by a mobile phone manufacturer / sales manufacturer during the manufacturing process of the mobile phone. Even if a player changes the model of the mobile phone, the local phone number of the mobile phone owned by the player is not changed, whereas the terminal identification number of the mobile phone changes every time the model is changed. The

In the present embodiment, the history data generated every predetermined period is encoded at the timing determined by lottery to generate the information code, but in the present invention, the timing determined by the determining means is used. The history data may be generated at (timing for generating the information code).

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

In the present invention, the gaming machine displays a two-dimensional code in which history data and data indicating the date and time at that time are encoded, and the server displays history data based on the two-dimensional code and data indicating the date and time at that time. Is received or generated, it is determined whether or not the same history data has been received in the past based on the history data, the data indicating the date and time at that time, and the ID data of the mobile terminal. If it is determined that the ranking is received, it is desirable not to set the ranking based on the history data. This is because it is possible to prevent the ranking from being set a plurality of times based on the same history data.

In the present embodiment, the case where the mobile phone 300 includes the information code recognition unit has been described. However, in the present invention, the server may include the information code recognition unit and execute the information code recognition process. .

In the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the game result related data generated in the server 200 is ranking data in which a plurality of player identification information is ranked for the game result. The data is not limited to this example. For example, it may be data (data indicating individual results) indicating a plurality of items such as the number of payouts, the number of differences, the payout rate, etc. for one player.

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

It is a network block diagram which shows an example of the service provision system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game execution process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the historical data generation process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the two-dimensional code generation process performed in a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the encoding process performed in a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the display control process performed in a display control circuit. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the server shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed in a mobile telephone and a server. It is a flowchart which shows a two-dimensional code recognition process. It is a figure which shows an example of a ranking list.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Case 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Rotating reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 Communication interface circuit 81 Main control circuit 82 Sub control circuit 90 Card reader 92 Two-dimensional code image 200 Server 201 CPU
206 CPU
208 ROM
210 RAM
212 VDP
300 mobile phone 308 CCD camera 320 nonvolatile memory 322 microcomputer 500 service providing system

Claims (7)

Display means capable of displaying an image;
Storage means capable of storing history data indicating the results of the game;
History data generating means for generating history data indicating the result based on the result of the game, and storing the generated history data in the storage means;
Determining means for determining the timing for generating the information code by encoding the history data stored in the storage means;
Coding means for coding history data stored in the storage means to generate an information code at a timing determined by the determination means;
Image generating means for generating an information code image indicating the information code generated by the encoding means;
A gaming machine comprising: display control means for performing control to display the information code image generated by the image generation means on the display means in a manner that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside. Comprising input means capable of inputting player identification information for identifying a player;
The encoding unit encodes the history data stored in the storage unit together with the player identification information input by the input unit at a timing determined by the determination unit, and generates an information code. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. The history data generating unit generates history data indicating the result based on a result of a predetermined period of a game, and stores the generated history data in the storage unit. Game machines. A service providing system comprising a gaming machine and a server,
The gaming machine is
Display means capable of displaying an image;
Storage means capable of storing history data indicating the results of the game;
History data generating means for generating history data indicating the result based on the result of the game, and storing the generated history data in the storage means;
Determining means for determining the timing for generating the information code by encoding the history data stored in the storage means;
Coding means for coding history data stored in the storage means to generate an information code at a timing determined by the determination means;
Image generating means for generating an information code image indicating the information code generated by the encoding means;
Display control means for performing control to display the information code image generated by the image generation means on the display means in a manner that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside,
The server
A portable terminal comprising: the imaging means; and an information code recognition means for recognizing an information code from image data obtained by imaging the information code image by the imaging means and generating the history data from the information code; It is possible to send and receive data via a communication line,
Receiving means for receiving history data generated by the information code recognition means and ID data unique to the mobile terminal from the portable terminal;
Game result related data generating means for generating game result related data based on the history data received from the portable terminal and the ID data;
A service providing system comprising: game result related data transmitting means for transmitting game result related data generated by said game result related data generating means to said portable terminal. A service providing system comprising a gaming machine and a server,
The gaming machine is
Display means capable of displaying an image;
Storage means capable of storing history data indicating the results of the game;
History data generating means for generating history data indicating the result based on the result of the game, and storing the generated history data in the storage means;
Determining means for determining the timing for generating the information code by encoding the history data stored in the storage means;
Input means capable of inputting player identification information for identifying a player;
Encoding means for encoding the history data stored in the storage means together with the player identification information input by the input means at a timing determined by the determining means to generate an information code;
Image generating means for generating an information code image indicating the information code generated by the encoding means;
Display control means for performing control to display the information code image generated by the image generation means on the display means in a manner that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside,
The server
And an information code recognition unit that recognizes an information code from image data obtained by imaging the information code image by the imaging unit and generates the history data and the player identification information from the information code. It is possible to send and receive data via the communication line with the mobile terminal equipped,
Receiving means for receiving history data generated by the information code recognition means and the player identification information from the portable terminal;
Game result related data generating means for generating game result related data based on the history data received from the portable terminal and the player identification information;
A service providing system comprising: game result related data transmitting means for transmitting game result related data generated by said game result related data generating means to said portable terminal. 6. The history data generating unit generates history data indicating the result based on a result of a predetermined period of a game, and stores the generated history data in the storage unit. Service provision system. The game result related data generating means is ranking data in which a plurality of player identification information is ranked for game results based on history data received from the mobile terminal and the player identification information, or The service providing system according to claim 4, wherein data indicating a plurality of items related to a result of a game performed by the player indicated by the player identification information is generated.

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