JP2012115451A - Game system and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system and a game program which allow a special image itself to be acquired and saved by performing designated operation to the displayed special image, increase saving (holding) value of the special image, and enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: When registration operation is received in the state that a special performance image is displayed on an image display device, the special performance image is specified. Code information is generated which designates the special performance image specified by satisfaction of display conditions for displaying the special performance image. By performing processing using an application software started by a player's operation to read code information by an information terminal on the basis of code formation information about the code information and accessing a processing server, and by acquiring the special performance image from the processing, the special performance image is displayed on the information terminal.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming system and a gaming program.

  Recent gaming machines are equipped with production buttons and cross keys, so that players can actively participate in games by operating these production buttons and cross keys, providing higher interest. There are many things. In such a gaming machine, an effect image for notifying a lottery result determined based on the jackpot lottery process is displayed even when the player does not operate.

  However, middle-advanced players and players who are accustomed to operating the gaming machine will be bored with the effects of operating them, and it will be difficult to continue to provide higher interest.

  According to Patent Document 1, if a predetermined condition is achieved after the jackpot game ends and 105 symbol variations after the jackpot game ends, a normal game is given to the player. It is described that an additional privilege for displaying a premier image (background image, moving image, still image, etc.) that cannot be seen is given.

JP 2004-283319 A

  In such a conventional technique, a special image (“premier image” in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1) is displayed by satisfying a display condition specified in advance.

  The displayed premier image is captured and registered using an imaging device such as a camera so that the premier image can be confirmed even after it disappears from the screen.

  In addition, after displaying a multidimensional code based on the premier image, the multidimensional code is read by an information terminal such as a mobile phone having a multidimensional code reading function, and a premier image corresponding to the multidimensional code is displayed. It is displayed on the screen of this information terminal.

  In such a case, especially when a multi-dimensional code is displayed, a special image is displayed and the special image itself can be stored. However, in this case, the player who displayed the special image All of them can save the special image, and the rarity value of acquiring the special image is diminished.

  Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to acquire and save the special image itself by performing a designated operation on the displayed special image, to improve the storage (holding) value of the special image, and to enhance the interest. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game system and a game program for providing a game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is characterized in that an image display means for displaying a special effect image on an image display at the time of an effect by a game using a game medium, and the special display displayed by the image display means. An operation receiving means for receiving a registration operation for an effect image, an image specifying means for specifying the special effect image for which the registration operation has been received by the operation receiving means, and an image identification for identifying the special effect image specified by the image specifying means Code information generating means for generating code information based on the information and display conditions for displaying the special effect image in the game are satisfied, whereby the code information generated by the code information generating means is displayed on the image display A gaming machine comprising display control means for controlling, a reading device for reading the code information, and the special effect image. An acquisition request means for making an acquisition request for the image capture control means for performing the capture control process for the special effect image, and the image capture control means in response to the acquisition request by the acquisition request means. An information terminal comprising registration setting means for registration setting, image storage means for storing the special effect image and / or the corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image, and a display for accepting a display request for the special effect image The request receiving unit and the special request image corresponding to the special effect image stored in the image storage unit by receiving the display request by the display request receiving unit or the corresponding special effect image to the request source information terminal An image processing device including an image transmission unit for transmitting, and the information terminal is registered and set by the registration setting unit. A code for analyzing the code information by reading the code information displayed on the image display device with the reading device. With respect to the image processing apparatus identified by the information analysis means and the image processing apparatus identification information set in the image capture control means, the image identification information included in the code information analyzed by the code information analysis means An acquisition control means for performing control to acquire the special effect image or the corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image by making a display request for the identified special effect image, and the special acquired by the acquisition control means Display means for displaying an effect image or a corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image on the display device; And the image processing apparatus further includes image specifying means for specifying the special effect image based on image identification information of a display request that is performed when the acquisition control means acquires the special effect image. The display request accepting unit accepts a display request for the special effect image from the image capture control unit, and the image transmission unit is specified by the image specifying unit among the special effect images stored by the image storage unit. The special effect image or the corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image is transmitted to the requesting information terminal, and the display unit by the image capture control unit transmits the special effect image transmitted by the image transmission unit. An image or a corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image is displayed on the display device.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the image specifying means includes storage means for storing image identification information for identifying the special effect image for which the registration operation has been received by the operation receiving means. The special effect image is specified by the image identification information stored by the storage unit, and the code information generation unit generates code information based on the image identification information stored by the storage unit.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the image processing apparatus further includes a holding unit that holds the image capture control unit, and the acquisition request unit is held by the holding unit. An acquisition request from the image capture control means is sent to the image processing apparatus.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the code information generating unit generates the code information when a display condition for displaying the special effect image is satisfied.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the display control means superimposes display means for superimposing the code information on the special effect image and displaying it on the image display, and the superimposition display means. The time information that has elapsed since the code information is superimposed on the special effect image and displayed, and the elapsed time measured by the time measuring means becomes an initial superimposed display time specified in advance. Moving display means for moving and displaying the superimposed position of the code information superimposed on the special effect image.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first, fifth or sixth aspect, the display control means displays the special effect image identified by the image identification information on the image display.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the operation accepting means according to the invention according to claim 1, wherein the special effect image for which display control is performed by the display control means is displayed on the image display by the image display means. Permission setting means for performing permission setting for permitting the registration operation of the special effect image by, and accepting the operation for registering the special effect image by the operation receiving means in a state in which the permission setting means is set. Information storage means for storing image identification information relating to the effect image;

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the computer performs an operation for registering the special effect image displayed on the image display of the gaming machine during the game using the game medium, and identifies the special effect image. Reading means for reading code information generated based on information by a reading device, code information analyzing means for analyzing the code information read by the reading means, and image processing identified by preset image processing device identification information Acquisition control means for performing acquisition control of the special effect image by making a display request for the special effect image identified by the image identification information included in the code information analyzed by the code information analysis means to the apparatus, The special effect image acquired by the acquisition control means is caused to function as a display means for displaying on a display device.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to acquire and save the special image itself by performing a designated operation on the displayed special image, to improve the storage (holding) value of the special image, and to enhance the interest. There is an effect that can be given.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine configured by applying a gaming system and a gaming program in an embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of the state which open | released the glass frame provided in the front surface of the game machine comprised by applying the game system and game program in embodiment of this invention. The perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine constituted by applying the gaming system and the gaming program in the embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the whole gaming machine comprised by applying the game system and game program in embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the image control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the production | presentation control part comprised by applying the game system and game program in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the detailed structure of the registration process control part shown in FIG. The figure which shows the detailed structure of the code generation control part shown in FIG. The figure which shows the whole structure of the game system which provided and comprised the game system and game program in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the detailed structure of the information terminal 300 shown in FIG. The other example of the figure which shows the detailed structure of the information terminal 300 shown in FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the application process part performed in the application software shown in FIG. The figure which shows the detailed structure of the image processing apparatus shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special figure special electricity control process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol memory | storage determination process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed with the presentation control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process performed with the production | presentation control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process performed with the presentation control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the continuation of the command analysis process performed with the production | presentation control board shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of main processing performed on the image control board. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart which shows the flow of the process performed in the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart which shows the flow of the process performed in the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the registration process of the image in the gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the production | generation process of the code information in the gaming machine shown in FIG. The sequence diagram which shows the state transition in communication with an information terminal and a processing server. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the analysis process of the code formation information shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the image formation information shown in FIG. The figure which shows an example of a special image. The figure which shows the state which superimposed the code information on the special image. The figure which shows an example of the effect image in the state which changed the display form of the code information shown in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on an information terminal. A data table representing a state in which information included in code formation information analyzed by a processing server that has received an image acquisition request from an information terminal is registered in a database. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of a process of the information terminal shown by the sequence in FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for registering setting of special image image capturing application software in the information terminal. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process performed by the application software, when performing the process which acquires the special image using the image capture application software of a special image in an information terminal.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine, a control method, and a control program according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an example of a device configuration diagram of a gaming machine configured by applying a gaming machine, a control method, and a control program according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the glass frame of the present invention opened. 3 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in a state, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of one gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation is provided.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One by one is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface.

  Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the firing rail 42 that is inclined downward, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch is performed with the adjusted launch intensity. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. As the launch member 4c rotates, the launch ball 4c launches the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  Further, in the area below the center of the game area 6, there are a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area into which game balls can enter, and a second large area in which game balls can enter. A winning opening 17 is provided.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second starting port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the winning member of the second large winning port 17 located immediately above the second starting port 15 becomes an obstacle, and the game ball Is impossible to accept.

  On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a right acquisition lottery (to be described later) Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed.

  Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side. It is controlled to move between an open state protruding from a closed state and a closed state embedded in the game board surface.

  When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, there are provided a normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which game balls can pass and a first grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter.

  For this reason, if the operation ball 3 is not a game ball which has been greatly rotated and launched with a strong force, the normal design gate 13 and the first big winning opening 16 are configured so that the game ball does not pass or win. Yes.

  In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 6, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that it is at the second start port 15. The pair of movable pieces 15b are not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal lottery” is performed.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, all of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17 are entered. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been played.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decorative member 7, and an effect driving device 33 in the form of a belt is provided above the liquid crystal display device 31.

  The liquid crystal display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  The effect button 35 and the cross key are valid only when a message for operating the effect button 35 and the cross key is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, for example. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a, and the cross key is provided with a cross key detection switch (not shown).

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed.

  In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 in a visible manner in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

  Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. The game is controlled by driving 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control, and an output port (not shown).

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main CPU 110a can perform a jackpot lottery on the holding ball before the lottery processing on the holding ball and pre-acquire (pre-read) the lottery result. At this time, the pre-acquired lottery result is produced. The image is sent to the image control board 150 via the control board 120.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program, data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery, a symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the end of the jackpot game to determine the gaming state after the jackpot ends The main ROM 110b stores a time setting data table, a special electric accessory actuating mode determining table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening / closing door, a special winning opening opening mode table, a variation pattern determining table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like. Has been.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, in the main RAM 110c, a normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and a second special symbol hold count (U2) A storage area, a first special symbol random value storage area, a second special symbol random value storage area, a round game number (R) storage area, a number of times of opening (K) storage area, a number of winning games (C) storage area, Game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short time game flag storage area), high probability game number (X) counter, short time number (J) counter, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data for production Various timer counters such as an area, a special symbol time counter, and a special game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. . The sub CPU 120a executes a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch, the joystick detection switch 35b, and the timer. It reads out and performs arithmetic processing, and transmits corresponding data to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the liquid crystal display device 31, the voice Data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out.

  At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 31 and the audio output device 32, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, image display control and audio output device in the liquid crystal display device 31. The sound output control at 32 is performed.

  A detailed description of the image control board 150 will be described below using the block diagram of the image control board of FIG.

  Next, image display control will be described using the block diagram of the image control board 150 in FIG.

  The image control board 150 includes a host CPU 150a, a host RAM 150b, a host ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 2000, and a sound control circuit 3000 for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 31. ing.

  Based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120, the host CPU 150a instructs the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the VDP 2000. Such an instruction is performed by setting data in a control register in the VDP 2000 and outputting a display list including drawing control commands.

  In addition, when receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 2000, the host CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  Further, the host CPU 150 a also instructs the sound control circuit 3000 to output predetermined sound data to the sound output device 32 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.

  The host RAM 150b is built in the host CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the host CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the host ROM 150c.

  The host ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM, a control processing program for the host CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, animation scene information, and the like. Is remembered.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. doing.

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 151 compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.

  In addition to the spatial information of the three-dimensional virtual space using the three-dimensional coordinate system, object information (object shape, color, etc.) of the three-dimensional object arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space is stored.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 2000, and divides the pulse signal to generate a system clock for the VDP 2000 to control, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 31, and the like. .

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed.

  The VRAM 153 also temporarily displays a display list output from the host CPU 150a, a display list storage area 153a for storing the display list, a development storage area 153b for storing image data decompressed by the decompression circuit, and for rendering or displaying an image. The first frame buffer 153c and the second frame buffer 153d are provided. The VRAM 153 also stores palette data.

  The two frame buffers are alternately switched between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

  The VDP 2000 is a so-called image processor, reads image data from one of the frame buffers (display frame buffer) based on an instruction from the host CPU 150a, and outputs a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the read image data. Is generated and output to the liquid crystal display device.

  In addition to the effect control unit 200, the VDP 2000 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, and a memory controller, and is connected by a bus. Has been.

  The control register is a register for the VDP 2000 to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register. The host CPU 150a can write and read data to and from the control register via the CPU I / F.

  This control register includes a system control register for performing basic settings necessary for the operation of the VDP 2000, a data transfer register for performing settings necessary for data transfer, and a drawing register for performing settings for controlling drawing. A bus interface register for making settings necessary for bus access, a decompression register for making settings necessary for decompressing compressed images, a display register for making settings for controlling display, and six types of registers It has.

  The CG bus I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 151, and image data from the CGROM 151 is input to the VDP 2000 via the CG bus I / F.

  The CPU I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the host CPU 150a, and the host CPU 150a outputs a display list to the VDP 2000, accesses a control register, and accesses from the VDP 2000 via the CPU I / F. Various interrupt signals are input by the host CPU 150a.

  The data transfer circuit performs data transfer between various devices.

  Specifically, data transfer between the host CPU 150a and the VRAM 153, data transfer between the CGROM 151 and the VRAM 153, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 153 are performed.

  The clock generation circuit receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 152 and generates a system clock that determines the operation processing speed of the VDP2000. Also, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 31 via the display circuit.

  The decompression circuit is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 151, and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 153b.

  The drawing circuit is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list composed of drawing control commands.

  The display circuit generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the VRAM 153, and generates the generated video signal (RGB Signal) to the liquid crystal display device 31. Further, the display circuit also outputs a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 31 to the liquid crystal display device 31.

  In the present embodiment, an RGB signal obtained by converting a digital signal into an analog signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 31 as the video signal. However, the video signal may be output as the digital signal.

  The memory controller performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when the host CPU 150a instructs to switch the frame buffer.

  The sound control circuit 3000 includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, and an audio output device. The sound output control at 32 is performed.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of an effect control unit configured by applying the gaming machine, the control method, and the control program according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 6, the effect control unit 200 constitutes a part of the VDP 2000 of the image control board 150 shown in FIG. 5, and includes a reception unit 201, a condition determination unit 202, a condition storage unit 203, an effect control processing unit 204, a timekeeping. A control unit 205, a registration processing control unit 206, a code generation control unit 207, a code management control unit 208, a storage unit 209, an image formation processing unit 210, and a display control processing unit 211 are configured.

  The host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 that has received the data (effect pattern designation command) for executing a predetermined effect from the effect control board 120 that controls each effect such as during a game or in standby, for the VDP 2000, the CGROM 151 By receiving an instruction to display the image data stored in the liquid crystal display device 31, the instruction is received by the receiving unit 201 of the effect control unit 200.

  The receiving unit 201 sends data based on this instruction to the condition determining unit 202. The condition determination unit 202 determines whether the data transmitted from the reception unit 201 satisfies the display conditions stored in the condition storage unit 203.

  In the condition storage unit 203, information on “display conditions” in which a condition for displaying a special image that can be registered as an image that constitutes an effect image is set. If a special image is registered, the special image is displayed. "Preconditions" with conditions for creating code information to be used on the premise of displaying information on "Redisplay conditions" with conditions for redisplaying and special images displayed on information terminals such as mobile phones Is stored.

  When the condition determining unit 202 determines that the display condition is satisfied, the effect control processing unit 204 is instructed to perform the effect control process by satisfying the display condition, and the effect control processing unit 204 satisfies the display condition. An instruction to display on the liquid crystal display device a special image corresponding to the production state and the content of the production is sent to the display control processing unit 211. As a result, the display control processing unit 211 reads out the special image instructed from the effect control processing unit 204 among the special images stored in the CGROM, and temporarily stores them in the “special image temporary storage area” (not shown) of the VRAM 153. And displayed on the liquid crystal display device.

  Further, when the condition determining unit 202 determines that the display condition is met, the special image is displayed only on the gaming machine, or an information terminal such as a mobile phone and a device other than the gaming machine. It is judged whether it is what is displayed.

  This determination is made based on “display type information” stored in the condition storage unit 203 other than the above. This display type information is type information related to a device that displays a special image, and the condition determination unit 202 uses this display type information to display a special image only on a gaming machine, or a mobile phone or the like. It is determined whether the information terminal is to be displayed on a device other than the gaming machine.

  Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a predetermined initial setting, a special image is displayed only on a gaming machine, or is displayed on an information terminal such as a mobile phone and a device other than a gaming machine. It may be configured to set whether or not to make it.

  First, in the case where the former special image is to be displayed only on the gaming machine, the condition determination unit 202 instructs the timing control unit 205 to count the “registration operation available time”. This registration operation available time is a time during which a registration operation for redisplaying the special image can be accepted.

  The instructed timing control unit 205 starts counting the registration operation available time, starts counting the registration operation available time for the registration processing control unit 206 and the display control processing unit 211, and is in progress. When the registration operation time is counted, a “time completion notification” is sent.

  Accordingly, the registration processing control unit 206 that has received the timing start notification of the registration operation available time validates the reception of the special image registration operation by pressing the effect button. That is, when the reception of the special image registration operation is valid and the effect button 35 is pressed by the player, the effect button detection switch 35a detects the button press, and the image is displayed via the effect control board 120. By being notified to the control board 150, the registration processing control unit 206 receives this notification via the receiving unit 201 of the effect control unit 200 constituting the VDP 2000 of the image control board 150.

  Upon receiving this notification, the registration processing control unit 206 registers the special image temporarily stored in the “special image temporary storage area” of the VRAM 153 in the “special image storage area” (not shown). In addition, the registration processing control unit 206 instructs the effect control processing unit 204 to perform the effect while hiding the special image. At this time, the effect control processing unit 204 instructs the display control processing unit 211 not to display the special image and instructs the display of the effect image.

  Further, when the time completion notification is received from the timing control unit 205, the registration processing control unit 206 does not receive a notification that the effect button detection switch 35a has detected that the effect button has been pressed. The processing unit 204 is instructed to produce an effect without displaying the special image. As a result, the effect control processing unit 204 instructs the display control processing unit 211 not to display the special image and also instructs the display of the effect image.

  Then, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 that has received data (production pattern designation command) for executing a predetermined effect from the effect control board 120 uses the liquid crystal display device to store the image data stored in the CGROM 151 for the VDP 2000. By giving an instruction to be displayed on 31, this instruction is received by the receiving unit 201 of the effect control unit 200.

  The condition determination unit 202 determines whether this instruction is a request to display a special image stored in the “special image storage area” based on the information on the “redisplay condition” stored in the condition storage unit 203. To do.

  When the condition determining unit 202 determines that the instruction corresponds to the redisplay condition, the condition determining unit 202 displays the special image display effect stored in the “special image storage area” of the VRAM 153 with respect to the effect control processing unit 204. The effect control processing unit 204 reads a special image from the “special image storage area” of the VRAM 153 and instructs the display control processing unit 211 to display the image.

  Further, the effect control processing unit 204 deletes and deletes the special image stored in the “special image storage area”.

  Subsequently, in the case where the condition determination unit 202 displays a special image on an apparatus other than a gaming machine, which is an information terminal such as a mobile phone, based on the determination based on the display type information, the condition determination unit 202 205 is instructed to measure the “registration operation available time”. This registration operation available time is a time during which a registration operation for redisplaying the special image can be accepted.

  The instructed timing control unit 205 starts counting the registration operation available time, starts counting the registration operation available time for the registration processing control unit 206 and the display control processing unit 211, and is in progress. When the registration operation time is counted, a “time completion notification” is sent.

  Accordingly, the registration processing control unit 206 that has received the timing start notification of the registration operation available time validates the reception of the special image registration operation by pressing the effect button. That is, when the reception of the special image registration operation is valid and the effect button 35 is pressed by the player, the effect button detection switch 35a detects the button press, and the image is displayed via the effect control board 120. By being notified to the control board 150, the registration processing control unit 206 receives this notification via the receiving unit 201 of the effect control unit 200 constituting the VDP 2000 of the image control board 150.

  Upon receiving this notification, the registration processing control unit 206 registers the special image temporarily stored in the “special image temporary storage area” of the VRAM 153 in the “special image storage area” (not shown). In addition, the registration processing control unit 206 instructs the effect control processing unit 204 to perform the effect without displaying the special image, and instructs the code generation control unit 207 to generate code information. At this time, the effect control processing unit 204 instructed not to display the special image instructs the display control processing unit 211 to hide the special image and to display the effect image.

  Further, when the time completion notification is received from the timing control unit 205, the registration processing control unit 206 does not receive a notification that the effect button detection switch 35a has detected that the effect button has been pressed. The processing unit 204 is instructed to produce an effect without displaying the special image. As a result, the effect control processing unit 204 instructs the display control processing unit 211 not to display the special image and also instructs the display of the effect image.

  Further, the code generation control unit 207 generates code information used to display a special image stored in the special image storage area of the VRAM 153 on an information terminal such as a mobile phone. The code information at this time is constituted by a two-dimensional code, a bar code, or the like, and is information in which at least information for identifying a special image is represented by a code format. A more detailed configuration of the code generation control unit 207 is shown in FIG. 8 and will be described below.

  The code generation control unit 207 that has generated the code information transmits the code information to the code management control unit 208, and the code management control unit 208 stores the code information transmitted from the code generation control unit 207. Save and manage management.

  Then, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 that has received data (production pattern designation command) for executing a predetermined effect from the effect control board 120 uses the liquid crystal display device to store the image data stored in the CGROM 151 for the VDP 2000. By giving an instruction to be displayed on 31, this instruction is received by the receiving unit 201 of the effect control unit 200.

  The condition determination unit 202 determines whether this instruction is a request to display a special image stored in the “special image storage area” based on the information on the “redisplay condition” stored in the condition storage unit 203. To do. When the instruction does not correspond to the redisplay condition, an effect image corresponding to the effect state is displayed.

  When the condition determination unit 202 determines that the instruction corresponds to the redisplay condition, the condition determination unit 202 makes an image formation processing request to the image formation processing unit 210. The image formation processing unit 210 reads a special image from the “special image storage area” of the VRAM 153 and makes a code information transmission request to the code management control unit 208. As a result, the code management control unit 208 sends the code information stored in the storage unit 209 to the image forming processing unit 210 that is the request source.

  As a result, the image formation processing unit 210 forms an effect image in which the code information is superimposed on the special image and stores it in the VRAM 153. At this time, as an example of the image stored in the VRAM 153, for example, code information is superimposed on the center portion of the special image as shown in FIG.

  Then, the image formation processing unit 210 requests the display control processing unit 211 to display a special image on which code information is superimposed. The display control processing unit 211 reads out the special image stored in the VRAM 153 and performs display control.

  In addition, the image formation processing unit 210 notifies the code management control unit 208 that the image formation processing has been performed. As a result, the code management control unit 208 deletes and deletes the code information stored and managed in the storage unit 209.

  Further, the image formation processing unit 210 notifies the timing control unit 205 that the image formation processing has been performed. As a result, the timing control unit 205 starts measuring the “initial superimposed display time” and the “code information display completion time”, and first determines whether the “initial superimposed display time” has been measured.

  When this “initial superimposed display time” is counted, the display mode of the code information in the image formed by superimposing the code information on the special image is changed and displayed together with the special image. As the display form, the superimposed position of code information, the display size of code information, and the like can be changed. For example, in the case of an image as shown in FIG. 31, “5 seconds” is set as the initial superimposed display time, and when “5 seconds” is counted, an image as shown in FIG. 32A is displayed. The

  The image shown in FIG. 32A shows a state where the display form of the code information is displayed with the superposition position changed from the center portion of the special image to the lower left and the display size reduced.

  In addition, when the “code information display completion time” is counted by the timing control unit 205, a special image other than the special image or the special image in which the display information is changed and the code information superimposed on the special image is not displayed is displayed. An instruction to display the effect image is given to the display control processing unit 211.

  Then, the display control processing unit 211 displays a special image in which the code information is not displayed and a normal effect image.

  As a result, the special image stored in the “special image storage area” of the VRAM 153 by the VDP 2000 is deleted or deleted.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the registration processing control unit 206 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 7, the registration processing control unit 206 includes a registration operation acceptability setting unit 206-1, an image identification processing control unit 206-2, and a registration processing unit 206-3.

  The registration operation acceptability setting unit 206-1 accepts the timing start notification of “registration operation available time” from the timing control unit 205 shown in FIG. 6, and “valid” is set to accept the special image registration operation by pressing the effect button. To.

  When this acceptance setting is “valid”, a special image can be registered when the player presses the effect button 35. As an initial setting, the acceptance setting is set to “invalid”, and the acceptance setting for the registration operation is switched to “valid” by accepting the timing start notification.

  When the reception setting is “valid”, when the player presses the effect button 35 and receives a detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a by the image specifying process control unit 206-2, the image specifying process control is performed. The unit 206-2 identifies the special image temporarily stored in the “special image temporary storage area” of the VRAM 153, and notifies the registration processing unit 206-3 of the special image.

  The registration processing unit 206-3 registers the specified special image in a “special image storage area” (not shown) of the VRAM 153.

  In the registration processing unit 206-3, the registration setting presence / absence information (registration flag) for the specified special image is set to “set” (registration flag is “ON”), so that the special image is registered. Is also possible. In this case, the effect control processing unit 204 shown in FIG. 6 performs effect control for redisplaying the special image whose registration flag is “ON”.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the code generation control unit 207 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the code generation control unit 207 includes an image display precondition determination unit 207-1, a display environment information acquisition unit 207-2, a code generation unit 207-3, and a form information management unit 207-4.

  When a code information generation process is instructed from the registration processing control unit 206 shown in FIG. 6, the image display precondition determining unit 207-1 determines the “display precondition” based on this instruction as a condition storage unit shown in FIG. Based on the data read from 203 and received from the receiving unit 201, it is determined whether the “display prerequisite” is satisfied.

  Until this condition is satisfied (S2601), the process is repeated. When it is determined that the “display precondition” is satisfied (YES in S2601), the display environment information is displayed when the special image is displayed. The “display time information” of the display time in the gaming machine displaying the special image is acquired (S2602). Subsequently, similarly, “gaming machine ID” that identifies the gaming machine displaying the special image, which is display environment information when the special image is displayed, is acquired (S2602).

  Such display environment information is acquired from preset setting information.

  Further, the code information is obtained by using the acquired display environment information including the “display time information” and the “gaming machine ID” and information on the registered special image (for example, image identification information, image resolution, image size, etc.). Generate (S2604).

  Of course, the condition determination unit 202 in FIG. 6 performs this “display prerequisite” condition determination process using the “display prerequisite” stored in the condition storage unit 203, and the determination result satisfies the display prerequisite condition. In such a case, the condition determination unit 202 may notify the fact and thereby perform the “display time information” acquisition process shown in S2602 of FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system configured by providing a gaming machine, a control method, and a control program according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  9, the gaming system is provided with a plurality of gaming machines 1 (gaming machine 1-1, gaming machine 1-2,..., Gaming machine 1-N) configured as shown in FIGS. Information terminal 300 having a code information reading function for reading the code information displayed on the gaming machine and the information processing apparatus 400, and an image processing apparatus 400 that performs processing based on information based on the code information read by the information terminal 300 (hereinafter, “ Processing server 400 ”), data storage unit 500 (hereinafter referred to as“ database 500 ”) that stores or stores information such as images used in processing server 400, information terminal 300, and processing server 400. And a communication control device 600 that controls communication with the network.

  This gaming system is an example of a system configuration in the case where a special image is displayed on the information terminal 300 such as a mobile phone by the determination based on the “display type information” in the condition determination unit 202 in the gaming machine as shown in FIG.

  The information terminal 300 is equipped with an imaging device (hereinafter referred to as “camera”) that captures an image for reading the code information displayed on the gaming machine 1, and images the code information using the camera. An image acquisition request is sent to the processing server 400 via the communication control device 600 based on the captured code information, and a special image is acquired and displayed as a response.

  The processing server 400 performs processing on the special image for which image acquisition is requested, and sends a processing response to the requesting information terminal 300 via the communication control device 600. The communication control device 600 is a processing control device in a carrier that generally provides a line or the like used for communication, and performs communication control.

  The processing in the mutual relationship between the information terminal 300 and the processing server 400 and the processing in each device are shown in FIGS. 27 to 29 and will be described below.

  In addition, the database 500 is a data storage for registering information by processing performed by the processing server 400 based on an image acquisition request from the information terminal 300 to the processing server 400, and is similar to the special image displayed on the gaming machine 1. Special images (corresponding special images corresponding to the special images) (hereinafter, the special images and the corresponding special images are simply referred to as “special images”) are stored. The same kind at this time may be the same special image as the special image displayed on the gaming machine 1, or may be an image having the same content as the special image displayed on the gaming machine 1, but having a different display size, resolution, or the like. It means that it is stored.

  An example of information stored in the database 500 is shown in FIG. 34 and will be described below.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the information terminal 300 shown in FIG.

  10, an information terminal 300 includes an operation unit (U / I) 301, an image acquisition / display control unit 302, a display unit (display) 303, an imaging unit (camera) 304, an image storage unit (RAM) 305, a communication unit ( Communication I / F) 306 is provided.

  The operation unit 301 includes an input device such as a pointing device and a touch panel type input device configured with the display unit 303.

  When the player operates the operation unit 301, the image acquisition / display control unit 302 activates the imaging unit 304, and the player moves the camera to the code information displayed on the gaming machine 1 to capture the code information. Then, the image acquisition display control unit 302 causes the display unit 303 to display information based on the code information.

  Further, the player requests acquisition of a special image based on information based on the code information displayed on the display unit 303 (for example, information shown in FIG. 33B) (hereinafter also referred to as “code formation information”). By performing the operation in, an image acquisition request is made to the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306 based on this information.

  As a result, when the special image is acquired via the communication unit 306, the special image is stored in the image storage unit 305 configured by the RAM or the like by the image acquisition display control unit 302, and the image acquisition is performed. The display control unit 302 displays the image on the display unit 303.

  FIG. 33 shows a state displayed on the display unit 303 configured by a display or the like based on the processing performed in the information terminal 300.

  FIG. 33A shows a state in which the player is imaging the two-dimensional code (code information) by operating the operation unit 301 (reading state), and FIG. In this state, the code formation information based on the code information is displayed by reading (recognizing) the information.

  The “code formation information” shown in FIG. 33B is composed of, for example, the access destination processing server 400 and the directory access destination address, and argument information for specifying the special image. In the code formation information of “http: // processing server domain / animation ID / frame ID / hole information / game machine ID / date / time / image ID” shown in FIG. "Is an access destination address, and" animation ID / frame ID / hall information / game machine ID / date / time / image ID "is argument information. In addition, as argument information, “character ID / hall information / gaming machine ID / date / time / image ID”, “reach command / effect elapsed time / hall information / gaming machine ID / date / time / image ID”, etc. is there.

  FIG. 33C is a diagram showing a state where the information terminal 300 is accessing the processing server 400 based on the access destination address included in the “code formation information”.

  FIG. 33D is an example of a confirmation screen that is displayed when the processing server 400 requests acquisition confirmation (download confirmation) as a result of accessing the processing server 400 from the information terminal 300. FIG. 33 (e) is a diagram showing a state in which a special image is acquired by pressing the “YES” button in order to accept the special image acquisition confirmation by the player's operation on the confirmation screen. .

  FIG. 33F is a diagram illustrating a state where the acquired special image is displayed.

  Subsequently, the image acquisition display control unit 302 illustrated in FIG. 10 includes an imaging control unit 302-1, an encoding control unit 302-2, an image acquisition request control unit 302-3, and a display processing unit 302-4. Has been.

  When an activation instruction for the imaging unit 304 is issued by the player operating the operation unit 301, the imaging control unit 302-1 activates the imaging unit 304 to shift to an imaging enabled state. When imaging is not performed within the preset continuous imaging time, the process shifts to a stop state.

  When imaging is performed by the imaging unit 304, the imaging control unit 302-1 displays code formation information based on the code information obtained by imaging the code information on the display unit 303 and the encoding control unit 302-2 and image acquisition. The request control unit 302-3 is instructed to perform processing based on the code formation information.

  The encoding control unit 302-2 encodes the read code formation information, and the encoded code formation information (hereinafter referred to as “encoded code formation information”) is acquired by the image acquisition request control unit 302-3. Based on the encoded code formation information, an image acquisition request is sent to the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306.

  At this time, when image acquisition confirmation is performed from the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306, a confirmation screen for the acquisition confirmation is displayed on the display unit 303.

  When an acquisition confirmation operation (pressing the “YES” button on the screen of FIG. 33D) is performed from the operation unit 301 while the confirmation screen is displayed on the display unit 303, the image acquisition request control unit 302-3 Upon receipt of this, an acknowledgment is again sent to the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306. When an acquisition confirmation refusal operation different from the acquisition confirmation operation (pressing the “NO” button on the screen of FIG. 33D) is performed, the image acquisition request control unit 302-3 receives this, and again, A confirmation rejection response is sent to the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306, and the processing for image acquisition ends.

  When the processing server 400 that has received the confirmation response from the image acquisition request control unit 302-3 sends a special image, the image acquisition request control unit 302-3 sends the special image to the image storage unit 305 via the communication unit 306. And the image are stored and displayed on the display unit 303.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the information terminal 300 shown in FIG.

  An information terminal 300 in FIG. 11 is similar to the configuration of the information terminal 300 shown in FIG. 10, and includes an operation unit (U / I) 301, a display unit (display) 303, an imaging unit (camera) 304, and an image storage unit (RAM). 305, a communication unit (communication I / F) 306, a setting registration unit 307, and an application control processing unit 310.

  When the player operates the operation unit 301, the application control processing unit 310 activates the imaging unit 304, and the player moves the camera to the code information displayed on the gaming machine 1 to capture the code information. The application control processing unit 310 causes the display unit 303 to display information based on the code information.

  Furthermore, when the player performs an operation in the special image acquisition request based on the “code formation information” based on the code information displayed on the display unit 303, the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306 based on this information. An image acquisition request is made.

  As a result, when the special image is acquired via the communication unit 306, the special image is stored in the image storage unit 305 configured by a RAM or the like by the application control processing unit 310, and the application control processing is performed. The unit 310 displays the image on the display unit 303.

  The application control processing unit 310 includes an application activation unit 311, a work area 312, and an application processing unit 313.

  When an activation instruction for the imaging unit 304 is given by the player operating the operation unit 301, the application activation unit 311 activates application software that is set and registered (installed) in the setting registration unit 307. The activated application software is processed by the application processing unit 313 using the work area 312.

  A detailed configuration of the application processing unit 313 is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of the application processing unit 313 performed in the application software shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 12, the application processing unit 313 has the same configuration as the image acquisition / display control unit 302 in FIG.

  As processing in the application software, the imaging control unit 302-1 activates the imaging unit 304 and shifts to an imaging enabled state based on code formation information based on code information captured by the activated camera. When imaging is not performed within the preset continuous imaging time, the process shifts to a stop state.

  When imaging is performed by the imaging unit 304, the imaging control unit 302-1 displays code formation information based on the code information obtained by imaging the code information on the display unit 303 and the encoding control unit 302-2 and image acquisition. The request control unit 302-3 is instructed to perform processing based on the code formation information.

  The encoding control unit 302-2 encodes the read code formation information, and the encoded code formation information (hereinafter referred to as “encoded code formation information”) is acquired by the image acquisition request control unit 302-3. Based on the encoded code formation information, an image acquisition request is sent to the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306.

  At this time, when image acquisition confirmation is performed from the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306, a confirmation screen for the acquisition confirmation is displayed on the display unit 303.

  When an acquisition confirmation operation (pressing the “YES” button on the screen of FIG. 33D) is performed from the operation unit 301 while the confirmation screen is displayed on the display unit 303, the image acquisition request control unit 302-3 Upon receipt of this, an acknowledgment is again sent to the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306. When an acquisition confirmation refusal operation different from the acquisition confirmation operation (pressing the “NO” button on the screen of FIG. 33D) is performed, the image acquisition request control unit 302-3 receives this, and again, A confirmation rejection response is sent to the processing server 400 via the communication unit 306, and the processing for image acquisition ends.

  When the processing server 400 that has received the confirmation response from the image acquisition request control unit 302-3 sends a special image, the image acquisition request control unit 302-3 sends the special image to the image storage unit 305 via the communication unit 306. And the image are stored and displayed on the display unit 303.

  Such processing is performed by application software.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the processing server 400 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 13, the processing server 400 includes a reception control unit 401, a request source identification unit 402, an information analysis control unit 403, an information specifying unit 404, a registration control unit 405, an image specifying unit 406, a confirmation processing unit 407, and an image formation control unit. 408 and a transmission control unit 409.

  When the reception control unit 401 receives an image acquisition request based on the code formation information from the information terminal 300 configured as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the image acquisition request is transferred to the request source identification unit 402. The request source identification unit 402 identifies the request source information terminal 300 from the image acquisition request. Then, the request source identification unit 402 temporarily stores the identified information (hereinafter referred to as “information terminal identification information”) in a temporary storage area (not shown).

  Further, the request source identification unit 402 sends an image acquisition request to the information analysis control unit 403. The information analysis control unit 403 includes an information specifying unit 404. The information specifying unit 404 analyzes argument information from the transmitted image acquisition request, and the information specifying unit 404 identifies display environment information and image specifying information. Further, the information specifying unit 404 specifies detailed information of the display environment information.

  For example, when an image acquisition request based on the code formation information shown in FIG. 33 (b) is received, the information specifying unit 404 uses “production elapsed time”, “hall information”, “game machine ID”, “date”, “ Identify each piece of time information.

  The information specified by the information specifying unit 404 is stored in a storage area (not shown) by the information analysis control unit 403, and is also sent from the information analysis control unit 403 to the registration control unit 405. The registration control unit 405 This information is registered in the database. As a result, information as shown in FIG. 34 is registered in the database 500.

  Further, the information analysis control unit 403 instructs the image specifying unit 406 to perform a specifying process based on the analyzed image specifying information.

  The image specifying unit 406 performs processing for specifying a special image based on the image specifying information received from the information analysis control unit 403, and also instructs the confirmation processing unit 407 to confirm acquisition of an image. The confirmation processing unit 407 performs image acquisition confirmation with respect to the transmission control unit 409, and the transmission control unit 409 uses “information terminal identification information” stored in the temporary storage area of the request source identification unit 402. An acquisition confirmation is performed with respect to the information terminal 300. When this acquisition confirmation is performed, the confirmation control unit 401 accepts a confirmation response from the information terminal 300 to notify the confirmation processing unit 407 that the acceptance control unit 401 has accepted the confirmation response. 407 notifies the image specifying unit 406 of the confirmation response, and performs the specifying process in the image specifying unit 406.

  In the specifying process in the image specifying unit 406, at least one special image is specified and acquired from the special image stored in the database 500 or the corresponding special image. The acquired special image is sent to the image formation control unit 408. The image formation control unit 408 specially displays the display environment information analyzed by the information analysis control unit 403 based on the setting information stored in a predetermined storage area. It is determined whether or not it is set to be superimposed on the image.

  The image formation control unit 408 superimposes the display environment information stored in the storage area on the specified special image when the superimposition is set. Then, special image adjustment processing (molding processing) is performed. As the image adjustment process, for example, the display size and the display resolution are adjusted.

  On the other hand, when the superimposition setting is not performed, the process of superimposing the display environment information is not performed, and the special image adjustment process (molding process) is performed.

  In this way, the image formation control unit 408 sends to the transmission control unit 409 a special image on which display environment information is superimposed or a special image on which display environment information is not superimposed. As a result, the transmission control unit 409 reads “information terminal identification information” from the temporary storage area of the request source identification unit 402 and transmits the special image to the information terminal 300 identified by the information terminal identification information.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

  The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. An input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each switch of the detection switch 13a is performed.

  Specifically, various detection signals from the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first big winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Is inputted, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball provided for each winning opening and updated.

  Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, if the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the first special symbol hold number ( U1) Add 1 to the storage area to obtain special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value The random number value is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, if the data set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the second special symbol hold number (U2) 1 is added to the storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random value are acquired. Various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the second special symbol random number value storage area.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, if the data set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is set to 1. It adds, acquires the random number value for normal symbol determination, and memorize | stores the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  Further, when a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is counted. 1 is added to the number of entries (C) storage area for the big winning opening to update.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, a process of determining whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win” is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.

  In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the respective prize ball counters, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the process moves to the small hit game ending process (step S360).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed.

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. Here, the specific content of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  First, in step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.

  If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while holding.

  On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process.

  Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After the subtraction, the various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” Judgment is made.

  In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit. Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” Judgment is made.

  In the present embodiment, the random number value stored in the second special symbol random value storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Without being limited thereto, the first special symbol random value storage area or the second special symbol random value storage area may be shifted in the order of winning in the starting opening, or the first special symbol random number value storage area may be shifted. The second special symbol random value storage area may be shifted with priority.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  In this special symbol determination process, when it is determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the jackpot symbol random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area is set. The jackpot symbol is determined based on this. Further, when it is determined as “small hit” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the small hit symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number value storage area is small. The winning symbol is determined. Further, when it is determined as “losing” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), a lost symbol is determined.

  Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing.

  Specifically, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking). . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 110a, when the special symbol variation display is started, the special symbol variation pattern designation command (the first special symbol variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S314. Alternatively, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets "Special Figure Special Electric Processing Data = 0" to "Special Special Electric Processing Data = 1", prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and performs the special symbol memory determination processing. finish.

  The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value 1, effect random number value 2, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

  The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 20 and FIG. Note that the command analysis processing 2 in FIG. 21 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern.

  Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1620, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the special CPU corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1632, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step 1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a obtains one random value from the effect random number 1 updated in step 1100, and stores the obtained effect random number 1, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode storage area. Based on the set effect mode, a variation effect pattern determination process is performed for determining one variable effect pattern from a plurality of variable effect patterns.

  Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, the liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop display process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 36.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671, and moves to step S1680 if the command is not the opening command.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.

  Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  The main process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 150a, and the host CPU 150a performs the following main processing.

  In step S1710, the host CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the host CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the host ROM 150c and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the host CPU 150a and the VDP 2000 when the power is turned on.

  Here, the host CPU 150a uses the VDP2000 initial setting instruction as follows:

(1) To instruct the display circuit to create and output a video signal, instruct the video signal to be created (set 1 to the 0 bit of the display register),

(2) In order to expand and expand image data (image data such as production symbol 36) frequently used in the expansion circuit to the expansion storage area 153b of the VRAM 153, set predetermined initial value data in the expansion register,

(3) An initial value display list is output in order to cause the drawing circuit to draw initial value image data (such as a character image “power-on”).

  In step S1720, the host CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 2000 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register.

  That is, at the start of power-on, execution of drawing for the initial value display list output at step S1710 is instructed, and during normal routine processing, execution of drawing for the display list output at S1750 described later is instructed. .

  In step S1730, the host CPU 150a performs effect instruction command analysis processing for analyzing the effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the host RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1730.

  The effect instruction command analysis process confirms whether or not an effect instruction command is stored in the reception buffer. If an effect instruction command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S1740 as it is.

  If a production instruction command is stored in the reception buffer, a new production instruction command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read production instruction command. Determine the pattern. When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect instruction command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

  In step S1740, the host CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, the addresses of various animation scenes are updated based on the “scene switching counter”, “weight frame”, “frame counter” updated in step S2210, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S1730. To do.

  In step S1750, the host CPU 150a determines the display list from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Will be generated.

  When the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 2000.

  The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153 via the CPU I / F in VDP2000.

  In step S1760, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not “FB switching flag = 01”.

  Here, the FB switching flag becomes FB switching flag = 01 if drawing of the previous display list is completed in the V blank interruption every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). That is, in step S1760, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.

  If “FB switching flag = 01”, the host CPU 150a moves the process to step S1770, and if “FB switching flag = 00”, the host CPU 150a waits until “FB switching flag = 01”.

  In step S1770, the host CPU 150a sets “FB switching flag = 00” (sets the FB switching flag to “off”), and proceeds to step S1720.

  Thereafter, the processing from step S1720 to step S1770 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing performed in an effect control unit constituting the gaming machine configured by applying the gaming machine, the control method, and the control program according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 23, it is determined whether a display condition for displaying a special image is satisfied (S2301). This display condition is, for example, when a predetermined production state is reached or when a task (mission) during a game called a predetermined mission is cleared, and it is determined whether this display condition is satisfied. .

  When the display condition is satisfied, a special image (also referred to as “special effect image”) as shown in FIG. 30A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine (S2302), and subsequently, FIG. A special image as shown in is displayed. In other words, a screen that allows a registration operation of the displayed special image is displayed.

  In FIG. 30B, an image instructing the registration operation of the special image is displayed superimposed on the special image. In FIG.30 (b), the image which instruct | indicates registration operation which presses down an effect button is displayed. In this way, in the state where the image for instructing the registration operation as shown in FIG. 30B is displayed, the effect button is pressed by the player within the “registration operation available time” designated in advance, and the special image is displayed. It is determined whether a registration operation has been accepted (S2303).

  If the registration operation is not performed within the “registration operation available time” (NO in S2303), the special image is not registered and the processing in this flowchart ends.

  If the registration operation is performed within the “registration operation available time” (YES in S2303), the displayed special image is registered (S2304). A detailed flow of the special image registration process is shown in FIG. 25 and will be described below.

  In the special image registration process, a registration process is performed again to enable display.

  Then, in a state where the special image is registered, it is determined whether the “re-display condition” for the special image is satisfied (S2305). This re-display condition is when a predetermined effect (a jackpot effect or a reach effect) ends, or when a special operation specified in advance by the player is performed, and whether these re-display conditions are satisfied. to decide.

  If it is not determined that the re-display condition is satisfied (NO in S2305), an effect image other than the special image is displayed (S2308). If it is determined that the re-display condition is satisfied (YES in S2305), the registered special image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device (S2306).

  When the special image is displayed in this way, the registered special image is deleted (S2307).

  FIG. 24 is similar to FIG. 23 and is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing performed in the effect control unit constituting the gaming machine configured by applying the gaming machine, the control method, and the control program according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is another example.

  In FIG. 24, it is determined whether a display condition for displaying a special image is satisfied (S2401). This display condition is, for example, when a predetermined production state is reached or when a task (mission) during a game called a predetermined mission is cleared, and it is determined whether this display condition is satisfied. .

  When the display condition is satisfied, a special image as shown in FIG. 30A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine (S2402), and then a special image as shown in FIG. 30B is displayed. . In other words, a screen that allows a registration operation of the displayed special image is displayed.

  In FIG. 30B, an image instructing the registration operation of the special image is displayed superimposed on the special image. In FIG.30 (b), the image which instruct | indicates registration operation which presses down an effect button is displayed. In this way, in the state where the image for instructing the registration operation as shown in FIG. 30B is displayed, the effect button is pressed by the player within the “registration operation available time” designated in advance, and the special image is displayed. It is determined whether a registration operation has been accepted (S2403).

  If the registration operation is not performed within the “registration operation available time” (NO in S2403), the special image is not registered and the processing in this flowchart ends.

  If the registration operation is performed within the “registration operation available time” (YES in S2403), the registered special image is registered (S2404). A detailed flow of the special image registration process is shown in FIG. 25 and will be described below.

  In the special image registration process, a registration process is performed again to enable display.

  When registered in this way, a process of generating code information for displaying the registered special image on the information terminal 300 is performed (S2405). A detailed flow of this code information generation processing is shown in FIG. 26 and will be described below. This code information is constituted by a bar code or the like in addition to the two-dimensional code.

  When the code information is generated in this way, the generated code information is stored (S2406).

  In a state where the code information is stored, it is determined whether the “redisplay condition” for the special image is satisfied (S2407). This re-display condition is when a predetermined effect (a jackpot effect or a reach effect) ends, or when a special operation specified in advance by the player is performed, and whether these re-display conditions are satisfied. to decide.

  If it is not determined that the re-display condition is satisfied (NO in S2407), an effect image other than the special image is displayed (S2409). If it is determined that the re-display condition is satisfied (YES in S2407), the stored code information is displayed superimposed on the special image (S2408).

  An example at this time is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 31 shows a state where a special image on which code information is superimposed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine when the redisplay condition is satisfied.

  When the code information is superimposed and displayed on the special image in this way, subsequently, the timing processing of “initial superimposed display time” and “code information display completion time” is started (S2410). With this timing process, it is determined whether or not the “initial superimposed display time” designated in advance has been counted (S2411), and the timing is continued until the timing is reached (NO in S2411). The initial superimposition display time is a time for displaying the code information on the special image by initial superimposition, and at this time, the code information is displayed superimposed on the center of the screen as shown in FIG.

  If it is determined that the “initial superimposed display time” has been measured by the timing process (YES in S2411), the display mode of the code information is changed and displayed together with the special image (S2412).

  FIG. 31 shows an example in which the countdown display is performed from “5 seconds” before the expiration of the “initial superimposition display time”, and when this initial superimposition display time has elapsed, it is shown in FIG. As shown, the display mode of the code information is changed and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 32A, the code information is displayed in a reduced size and displayed at the lower left of the special image.

  After the display as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the effect images are displayed in the order of FIG. 32 (b), FIG. 32 (c), and FIG. 32 (d). In (c) and FIG. 32 (d), the code information is reduced and displayed at the lower left of the image as in FIG. 32 (a).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the previously designated “code information display completion time” has been timed by the timekeeping process (S2413), and until time keeping (NO in S2413), FIG. 32 (a) and FIG. 32 (b). ), Code information is superimposed on the special image and displayed as shown in FIGS. 32 (c) and 32 (d). This “code information display completion time” is the time until the display of the code information whose display form has been changed is completed.

  When the “code information display completion time” is counted (YES in S2413), an effect image in which the code information is not displayed is displayed (S2414).

  Then, the stored code information is deleted (erased) (S2415).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of image registration processing in the gaming machine shown in FIGS.

  In FIG. 25 (a), a registration operation (pressing the effect button in the above example) is instructed, and when a special image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine, the processing is started and the displayed special image is specified. (S2501). In the image specifying process at this time, in addition to specifying which image is a special image designated in advance, for example, a premier image, an effect image at any effect timing of the effect images used for the effect Is identified.

  In the former case, the image is specified using image identification information that identifies which of the special images specified in advance. In the latter case, the image is specified by image specifying information having a table configuration as shown in FIG. The special image for which the registration operation was performed is specified by the items “animation ID”, “frame ID”, “character ID”, “reach command”, and “effect elapsed time”.

  As shown below, an effect image (effect movie) (hereinafter also referred to as “movie”) used for the effect is specified by “animation ID”, and the effect specified by the “animation ID” is specified by “frame ID”. By specifying a predetermined frame in the moving image, the effect image in that frame is specified as the specific image.

  That is, when only the “animation ID” is specified and the “frame ID” is not specified, only the effect movie (movie) specified by the “animation ID” is specified as the specific image.

  Further, the “character ID” identifies the effect and the appearance scene (appearance frame) for the character appearing in the effect, thereby specifying the special image.

  Further, the “reach command” specifies an effect movie (movie) used for the effect as in the “animation ID”, and the “effect elapsed time” is specified by the “reach command” as in the “frame ID”. By specifying the elapsed time from the start of reproduction of the produced effect video, the effect image of the frame at the elapsed time is specified as the specific image.

  That is, when only the “reach command” is specified and the “effect elapsed time” is not specified, only the effect movie (movie) specified by the “reach command” is specified as the specific image.

  In this way, when a special image displayed on the liquid crystal display device (special image on which a registration operation is displayed) is specified, the special image is cut out (S2502). In this image cut-out processing, the specified special image is extracted from the effect video by extracting the effect image stored in the first frame buffer 153c or the second frame buffer 153d of the VRAM 153 of the image control board shown in FIG. Cut out.

  Then, the cut out special image is registered and saved (S2503). As a result, the special image for which the registration operation has been accepted can be displayed again.

  Next, FIG. 25 (b) is similar to the flowchart shown in FIG. 25 (a), where a registration operation (in the above example, pressing of the effect button) is instructed, and a special image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine. When displayed, the process is started, and the displayed special image is specified (S2510).

  Subsequently, the image flag corresponding to the specified special image is set valid ("ON") and registered (S2511).

  This makes it possible to redisplay the effect image in which the image flag is set to “ON” as a special image. In addition, since it is not necessary to save a special image as compared with the processing in FIG. 25A, it is possible to effectively use the storage area and prevent overload.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the code information generation process in the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 26, the process is started in a state where the special image is registered by the registration process as shown in FIG. 25, and first, it is determined whether or not the “display prerequisite” for displaying the registered special image is satisfied ( S2601).

  The code information generation process is not performed until this “display precondition” is satisfied (NO in S2601). If the “display precondition” is satisfied (YES in S2601), the display environment in which the special image is displayed is displayed. “Image display time”, which is a part of the information (hereinafter referred to as “display environment information”), is acquired (S2602). This image display time is a display time in a gaming machine that displays a special image, and is general time information (time based on world standard time).

  When this “display time information” is acquired, “game machine ID”, which is a part of “display environment information”, is subsequently acquired (S2603). The “gaming machine ID” is information for identifying the gaming machine displaying the special image, and is configured by an individual number of each gaming machine.

  By acquiring the “image display time” and the “gaming machine ID” through the processing as described above, a two-dimensional code or bar code is created using the “display environment information” composed of these information and the registered special image. Code information including codes is generated (S2604).

  FIG. 27 is a sequence diagram showing state transitions in communication between information terminal 300 and processing server 400 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 27, an information terminal 300 equipped with an imaging device (camera) is based on “code formation information” that forms code information displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine by imaging the code information with the camera. Then, a special image acquisition request is sent to the processing server 400 (S2701).

  For example, in the example of the screen of the information terminal 300 as shown in FIG. 33, the code information is read on the code information reading screen shown in FIG. 33A. In FIG. This is a state in which “information” is recognized. FIG. 33C is a diagram showing a state in which the information terminal 300 is accessing the processing server 400 based on the access destination address included in the code formation information.

  This “code formation information” is composed of, for example, the access destination processing server 400 and directory access destination address, and argument information for specifying a special image. In the code formation information of “http: // processing server domain / animation ID / frame ID / hole information / game machine ID / date / time / image ID” shown in FIG. "Is an access destination address, and" animation ID / frame ID / hall information / game machine ID / date / time / image ID "is argument information. In addition, as argument information, “character ID / hall information / gaming machine ID / date / time / image ID”, “reach command / effect elapsed time / hall information / gaming machine ID / date / time / image ID”, etc. is there.

  A special image acquisition request based on the argument information is made by accessing the access destination address based on the “code formation information”.

  The processing server 400 that has received the image acquisition request performs identification processing for identifying the information terminal 300 that is the acquisition request source (S2702). The identification information of the identified information terminal 300 is temporarily stored.

  Then, the processing server 400 analyzes the code formation information for which a special image acquisition request has been made (S2703), identifies the special image, and identifies “display environment information”. The detailed processing flow of this analysis processing is shown in FIG. 28 and will be described below.

  Then, the processing server 400 performs control processing for registering various types of information based on the code formation information analyzed by the analysis processing in the database shown in FIG. 9 (S2704). Thus, the information registered in the database is shown in FIG.

  Then, the special image registered by the registration operation using the gaming machine is specified from the analyzed information (S2705), and the information terminal 300 is confirmed to acquire the special image from the processing server 400. An image acquisition confirmation request is made (S2706).

  At this time, the information terminal accepts an image acquisition request, displays a screen for confirming image acquisition (for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 33D), and accepts a confirmation operation by the player (S2707). ).

  When the player accepts an image confirmation operation by pressing the “YES” button on the screen as shown in FIG. 33D, the information terminal 300 sends an acquisition confirmation response to the processing server 400. At this time, the information terminal 300 is in a state of displaying a screen as shown in FIG.

  As a result, the processing server 400 performs an image forming process on the special image or the corresponding special image corresponding to the special image (S2708), and the special image or the corresponding special image after the image forming process is the information acquisition request source information terminal. It is sent to 300 (S2709).

  When the information terminal 300 receives the special image or the corresponding special image from the processing server 400, the special image or the corresponding special image is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 33 (f) (S2710). The storage process is performed by accepting the storage operation (S2711).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the code formation information analysis processing shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 28, when an acquisition request including code formation information is received from the information terminal 300, the process is started, and information relating to a special image (referred to as “image specification information”) is specified based on “code formation information” (S2801). .

  For example, in the case of the code formation information shown in FIG. 33B, the argument information is “animation ID / frame ID / hole information / game machine ID / date / time / image ID”, “character ID / hole information / game”. Of “machine ID / date / time / image ID” or “reach command / production elapsed time / hall information / game machine ID / date / time / image ID”, “animation ID”, “frame ID”, “character ID” The items of “reach command” and “production elapsed time” are image specifying information.

  When the argument information is “animation ID / frame ID / hall information / game machine ID / date / time / image ID”, the image specifying information is “animation ID” and “frame ID”, and the argument information is “character” In the case of “ID / hall information / gaming machine ID / date / time / image ID”, the image specifying information is “character ID” and the argument information is “reach command / effect elapsed time / hall information / gaming machine ID / In the case of “date / time / image ID”, the image specifying information is “reach command”.

  The image specifying information specified in this way is stored in the storage area (S2802).

  Subsequently, based on the code formation information included in the acquisition request, a registration operation is performed in the gaming machine, and information relating to the display environment of the image requested as an acquisition request from the information terminal 300 (referred to as “display environment information”) is specified. (S2803). This display environment is an environment in which the image is displayed on the gaming machine, and information on the display environment is acquired from argument information constituting the code formation information.

  For example, in the case of the code formation information shown in FIG. 33B, the argument information is “animation ID / frame ID / hole information / game machine ID / date / time / image ID”, “character ID / hole information / game”. Of “machine ID / date / time / image ID” or “reach command / production elapsed time / hall information / game machine ID / date / time / image ID”, “hall information”, “game machine ID”, “date” , “Time”, and “Image ID” are display environment information.

  The display environment information specified in this way is stored in the storage area (S2804).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the image formation information shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 29, it is determined whether an image acquisition confirmation response has been sent from the information terminal 300 (S2901). Until there is an acquisition confirmation response, the processing in this flowchart is not performed (NO in S2901). If there is a confirmation response (YES in S2901), it is subsequently determined whether display environment information is set to be superimposed on the special image (S2902).

  If superimposition is set (YES in S2902), the display environment information stored in the storage area is superimposed on the special image specified in the image specifying process shown in FIG. 27 (S2903). Then, special image adjustment processing (molding processing) is performed (S2904).

  If superimposition is not set (NO in S2902), the process of superimposing the display environment information is not performed, and the special image adjustment process (molding process) is performed (S2904).

  As a result, the image displayed on the information terminal 300 is adjusted, shaped, and stored in the temporary work area.

  FIG. 34 is a data table showing a state in which information included in the code formation information analyzed by the processing server 400 that has received an image acquisition request from the information terminal 300 is registered in the database.

  FIG. 34 includes a [request source] item 3401 specifying an image acquisition request source, a [request date] item 3402 indicating a request date, image specifying information, and display environment information. The image specifying information is composed of an [animation ID] item 3403, a [frame ID] item 3404, a [character ID] item 3405, a [reach command] item 3406, and an [effect elapsed time] item 3407. The information includes a “display date” item 3408, a “gaming machine ID” item 3409, a “hole ID” item 3410, a “display size” item 3411, and a “resolution” item 3412.

  As the image specifying information, any information specified by the argument information constituting the code formation information is registered, and when specified by a combination of the [Animation ID] item 3403 and the [Frame ID] item 3404, or In the case where the “reach command” item 3406 and the “effect elapsed time” item 3407 are designated, a special image that is a still image is specified. In addition, when any one of [Anime ID] item 3403, [Character ID] item 3405, and [Reach Command] item 3406 is designated, it indicates that a special image that is a moving image (movie) is specified. .

  For example, the image specifying information registered in the record in which the [request source] item 3401 is “terminal 001” and the [request date] item 3402 is “2010/05/13 10:05” ] Item 3403 and [frame ID] item 3404, and [animation ID] item 3403 is "anime 05" and [frame ID] item 3404 is "frame 192". Is a special image identified by the frame specified by “frame 192” in the animation production identified by.

  The image specifying information registered in the record in which the [request source] item 3401 is “terminal 004” and the [request date] item 3402 is “2010/06/01 13:13” is the “reach command”. ] Item 3406, and since [reach command] item 3406 is “command 007”, the reach effect identified by “command 007” is a special image (moving image) identified.

  Subsequently, the display environment information is information related to the environment when the special image is displayed in the gaming machine in which the special image is registered, and the information specified by the argument information constituting the code formation information is registered. Yes.

  For example, the display environment information registered in the record in which the [request source] item 3401 is “terminal 001” and the [request date] item 3402 is “2010/05/13 10:05” ] Item 3408 is “2010/05/13 10:05”, [Game machine ID] item 3409 is “2301001”, [Hall ID] item 3410 is “Tokyo 07”, [ Since the [Display Size] item 3411 is “3.1 inches” and the [Resolution] item 3412 is “640 × 320”, the special image displayed at “2010/05/13 10:05” It is displayed with a gaming machine ID “2301001”, and the gaming machine is installed in a hall (store) identified by the hall ID “Tokyo 07”. The display size of the information terminal 300 is “3.1 inches” and the resolution is “640 × 320”.

  If the display environment information is blank (indicated by “-” in FIG. 34), the processing server 400 has not received the blank information in the code formation information received from the information terminal 300. Show.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing of the information terminal 300 shown in the sequence in FIG.

  In FIG. 35, the player activates the camera by performing an operation of activating the camera mounted on the information terminal 300 (S3501). Subsequently, it is determined whether processing for reading a code displayed on the gaming machine has been performed using the activated camera (S3502).

  Until the code is read (NO in S3502), when the camera is activated and the code reading process is performed (YES in S3502), for example, as shown in FIGS. 33 (a) to 33 (b). When the code formation information is recognized, the “code formation information” related to the read code is compared with the access destination specified by the code formation information. An acquisition request is sent to the processing server 400 (S3503).

  FIG. 33C shows a state in which this acquisition request is made, and it is determined whether an acquisition confirmation request for an image has been issued from the processing server 400 in response to this acquisition request (S3504). In response to this acquisition confirmation request, an acquisition confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 33D is displayed on the screen of the information terminal 300 (S3505).

  The acquisition confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 33D includes a “YES” button that is pressed when acquiring a special image and a “NO” button that is pressed when rejecting acquisition of the special image. Yes. It is determined whether or not the “YES” button is pressed on this screen (S3506). If the “YES” button is pressed (YES in S3506), a confirmation response for image acquisition is sent to the processing server 400 (S3507). .

  On the other hand, if the “YES” button is not pressed and the “NO” button is pressed (NO in S3506), an image acquisition rejection response is sent to the processing server 400 (S3511), The process ends.

  Subsequently, when the “YES” button is pressed and an image acquisition confirmation response is made, it is determined whether a special image has been received (S3508). Until a special image is received (NO in S3508), a screen indicating that an image is being acquired is displayed as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if a special image is received (YES in S3508), the received special image is stored in the storage area (S3509), and the special image is displayed on the screen (S3510).

  FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 show processing performed by an application when special image image capturing application software (hereinafter simply referred to as “application”) is used for the information terminal 300 to perform processing for acquiring (capturing) a special image. It is a flowchart which shows a flow.

  FIG. 36 is a process performed when an application is not set and registered (installed) in the information terminal 300, and the operator of the information terminal 300 performs an access operation to the “app” provision website, thereby providing information. The terminal 300 accesses the provided website (S3601).

  Then, the “app” is downloaded from the provided website (S3602), and the app is installed in the information terminal 300 (S3603).

  In this way, since the application is in a usable state, processing as shown in FIG. 37 can be performed.

  In FIG. 37, the operator of the information terminal 300 activates the “application” by launching the installed “application” (S3701). Thereby, the application activates the camera mounted on the information terminal 300 (S3702), and determines whether the reading is performed by causing the camera to recognize the code by the operation of the operator (S3703).

  Until the code is read (NO in S3703), the camera is activated and the code is read (YES in S3703). For example, as shown in FIGS. 33 (a) to 33 (b). When the code formation information is recognized, the “code formation information” related to the read code is compared with the access destination specified by the code formation information. An acquisition request is made to the processing server 400 (S3704).

  FIG. 33C shows a state in which this acquisition request is made, and it is determined whether an acquisition confirmation request for an image has been issued from the processing server 400 in response to this acquisition request (S3705). In response to this acquisition confirmation request, an acquisition confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 33D is displayed on the screen of the information terminal 300 (S3706).

  The acquisition confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 33D includes a “YES” button that is pressed when acquiring a special image and a “NO” button that is pressed when rejecting acquisition of the special image. Yes. It is determined whether or not the “YES” button is pressed on this screen (S3707). If the “YES” button is pressed (YES in S3707), a confirmation response for image acquisition is sent to the processing server 400 (S3708). .

  In contrast, if the “YES” button is not pressed and the “NO” button is pressed (NO in S3707), an image acquisition rejection response is sent to the processing server 400 (S3712), The process ends.

  Subsequently, when the “YES” button is pressed and an image acquisition confirmation response is made, it is determined whether a special image has been received (S3709). Until a special image is received (NO in S3709), a screen indicating that an image is being acquired is displayed as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if a special image is received (YES in S3709), the received special image is stored in the storage area (S3710), and the special image is displayed on the screen (S3711).

  The embodiment described above is one embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to these examples, and can be implemented with appropriate modifications within a range not changing the gist thereof.

  The present invention installs the program in a computer from a recording medium (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc.) storing the program for configuring the above-described means, and executes the program to execute the above-described processing. It is also possible to configure a computer to execute. At this time, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a hard disk are connected to the computer via a system bus, and the CPU is a program stored in the ROM or the hard disk. Accordingly, the RAM is used as a work area for processing.

  The medium for supplying the program may be a communication medium (a medium for temporarily or fluidly holding the program such as a communication line or a communication system). For example, the program may be posted on an electronic bulletin board (BBS: Bulletin Board Service) of a communication network and distributed via a communication line.

200 Production Control Unit 201 Reception Unit 202 Condition Judgment Unit 203 Condition Storage Unit 204 Production Control Processing Unit 205 Timekeeping Control Unit 206 Registration Processing Control Unit 206-1 Registration Operation Receivable Setting Unit 206-2 Image Specific Processing Control Unit 206-3 Registration Processing unit 207 Code generation control unit 207-1 Image display precondition determination unit 207-2 Display environment information acquisition unit 207-3 Code generation unit 207-4 Form information management unit 208 Code management control unit 209 Storage unit 210 Image formation processing unit 211 Display control processing unit 300 Information terminal 301 Operation unit (U / I)
302 Image acquisition display control unit 303 Display unit (display)
304 Imaging unit (camera)
305 Image storage unit (RAM)
306 Communication unit (communication I / F)
307 setting registration unit 310 application control processing unit 400 processing server 401 reception control unit 402 request source identification unit 403 information analysis control unit 404 information identification unit 405 registration control unit 406 image identification unit 407 confirmation processing unit 408 image formation control unit 409 transmission control Part

Claims (8)

Image display means for displaying a special effect image on an image display in the case of an effect by a game using a game medium;
Operation accepting means for accepting a registration operation of the special effect image displayed by the image display means;
Image specifying means for specifying the special effect image for which the registration operation has been received by the operation receiving means;
Code information generating means for generating code information based on image identification information for identifying the special effect image specified by the image specifying means;
A game machine comprising: display control means for controlling display of the code information generated by the code information generating means on the image display when a display condition for displaying the special effect image in the game is satisfied;
A reader for reading the code information;
A display device for displaying the special effect image,
An acquisition request means for performing an acquisition request of an image capture control means for performing the capture control process of the special effect image;
An information terminal comprising: registration setting means for registering and setting the image capture control means responded to the acquisition request by the acquisition request means;
Image storage means for storing the special effect image and / or the corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image;
Display request receiving means for receiving a display request for the special effect image;
Image transmitting means for transmitting the special effect image stored in the image storage means or the corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image to the requesting information terminal by receiving the display request by the display request receiving means. And an image processing apparatus comprising:
The information terminal
Further comprising an activation means for activating the image capture control means registered and set by the registration setting means,
The image capture control means includes
Code information analysis means for analyzing the code information by reading the code information displayed on the image display with the reader;
For the image processing apparatus identified by the image processing apparatus identification information set in the image capture control means, the special information identified by the image identification information included in the code information analyzed by the code information analysis means Acquisition control means for performing control to acquire the special effect image or the corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image by making a display request for the effect image;
Display means for displaying the special effect image acquired by the acquisition control means or the corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image on the display device;
The image processing apparatus includes:
Image specifying means for specifying the special effect image based on image identification information of a display request made when the special effect image is acquired by the acquisition control means; and
The display request receiving means
Receiving a display request for the special effect image from the image capture control means;
The image transmission means includes
Among the special effect images stored by the image storage unit, the special effect image specified by the image specifying unit or the corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image is transmitted to the requesting information terminal,
The display means by the image capture control means is
A gaming system for displaying on the display device the special effect image transmitted by the image transmission means or a corresponding special effect image corresponding to the special effect image. The image specifying means includes
Storage means for storing image identification information for identifying the special effect image received registration operation by the operation receiving means,
The special effect image is specified by the image identification information stored by the storage means,
The code information generating means includes
The game system according to claim 1, wherein code information is generated based on the image identification information stored by the storage unit. The image processing apparatus includes:
A holding means for holding the image capture control means;
The acquisition request means includes
The gaming system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an acquisition request for the image capture control means held by the holding means is sent to the image processing apparatus. The code information generating means includes
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the code information is generated when a display condition for displaying the special effect image is satisfied. The display control means includes
Superimposing display means for superimposing the code information on the special effect image and displaying it on the image display;
Clocking means for clocking an elapsed time after the code information is superimposed on the special effect image and displayed by the superimposing display means;
Moving display means for moving and displaying the superimposed position of the code information superimposed on the special effect image when the elapsed time measured by the time measuring means becomes an initial superimposed display time designated in advance. Item 1. The gaming system according to Item 1. The display control means includes
The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the special effect image identified by the image identification information is displayed on the image display. Permission to perform permission setting for permitting the operation receiving means to register the special effect image by displaying the special effect image to be controlled by the display control means on the image display by the image display means. Setting means;
The information storage means which preserve | saves the image identification information regarding this special effect image by receiving registration operation of the said special effect image by the said operation reception means in the state in which permission setting was set by the said permission setting means. Or the game system in any one of 5 or 6. Computer
A device for registering a special effect image displayed on an image display of a gaming machine during a game using a game medium and reading code information generated based on image identification information for identifying the special effect image Reading means, read by
Code information analysis means for analyzing the code information read by the reading means;
A display request for the special effect image identified by the image identification information included in the code information analyzed by the code information analysis unit is issued to the image processing apparatus identified by the preset image processing apparatus identification information. Acquisition control means for performing acquisition control of the special effect image by performing,
A game program that functions as display means for displaying the special effect image acquired by the acquisition control means on a display device.

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