JP2012192054A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that prevents a player from feeling anxious, while displaying a code image including game history information in an identifiable state.SOLUTION: This game machine includes: a storage means storing game history information; a code information generation means generating code information formed by coding information including the game history information in a specific period until a predetermined condition is satisfied; an image display means displaying a predetermined image from a plurality of kinds of images including the code image that stores the code information so as to be readable; and an image display control means generating the code image based on the code information, and controlling the image display means. The game machine displays a notification image for notifying that the code information is generated by the code information generation means from the establishment of the predetermined condition to a predetermined display preparation period, or that the code image is generated by the image display control means, and displays the code image after the display preparation period.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a spinning machine (slot machine) and a ball game machine (pachinko machine).

  In a conventional game machine, game history information for a predetermined period is recorded, and when a player performs a predetermined operation, the game history information is encoded (for example, converted into a URL) and encoded. The displayed game history information is further displayed as a code image (for example, QR code (registered trademark, hereinafter the same)) that can be read by a portable terminal or the like (for example, a mobile phone), and the server is accessed via this image. , A bonus according to the gaming history (for example, winning history information such as the number of bonus winnings, a password that changes the presentation contents of the gaming table by inputting into the gaming table, a standby image of the mobile phone) There is one that improves game motivation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-136350 A

  However, in such a game machine, in order to prevent the game history information transmitted to the server from being arbitrarily changed by the player, a code image including the game history information is displayed in a manner that cannot be identified to the player. Therefore, there is a problem that the player is given anxiety about whether the displayed code image is actually generated including the game history information.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and displays a code image including game history information in a manner indistinguishable to the player, while feeling uneasy to the player. An object is to provide a game machine that does not give a bonus.

  The present invention includes storage means for storing game history information relating to the history of one or more types of games, and the game history information for a specific period until the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the predetermined condition being satisfied. Code information generating means for generating code information obtained by encoding information, image display means for displaying a predetermined image from a plurality of types of images including a code image in which the code information is stored so as to be readable, and the code A game table that generates the code image based on the information and controls the image display means; and the image display control means has a predetermined condition after the predetermined condition is satisfied. The code information is generated by the code information generation means over the display preparation period, or the code image is generated by the image display control means. The image display means is controlled so as to display a notification image for notifying that it has been formed, and the code image generated based on the code information is displayed after the display preparation period ends. A game machine characterized by controlling image display means.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the code image including the game history information is displayed in an indistinguishable manner to the player, but the player does not feel uneasy.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is the front view which expanded and showed the symbol display window. It is an external appearance perspective view of a production button. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly. It is the figure which showed the winning combination (condition apparatus), the name of a winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the payout of each winning combination (the number of medals paid out), and remarks. It is the figure which showed the name of a condition apparatus (winning combination) and the internal winning probability according to RT mode. It is the figure which showed an example of RT transition of the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the mission list table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the personal setting information table. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an operation part monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a code information generation process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part presentation control process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 2nd sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of a 2nd sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd sub control part presentation control process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a code image generation process. It is the figure which showed the example of input of the password. It is the figure which showed an example of the alerting | reporting image. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the alerting | reporting image. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the information identification image which comprises some notification images. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the production | generation suggestion image which comprises some notification images. It is the figure which showed an example of the display preparation period of a production | generation suggestion image. It is the figure which showed the other example of the alerting | reporting image. It is an example of the front view of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the structural example of the game system. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the server control process which a management server performs.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, the gaming machine (a spinning machine such as the slot machine 100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 100 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the symbol display window 113. As shown in the figure, the slot machine 100 includes a right rising line constituted by a lower stage of the left reel 110, a middle stage of the middle reel 111, and an upper stage of the right reel 112 (design display areas 3, 5, and 7), and the left reel. 110, the upper stage of the middle reel 111, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (design display areas 1, 4, and 7), the middle stage of the left reel 110, the middle stage of the middle reel 111, and the middle stage of the right reel 112 (Lower stage constituted by middle line composed of (design display areas 2, 5, 8), lower stage of left reel 110, lower stage of middle reel 111, lower stage of right reel 112 (design display areas 3, 6, 9) 5 lines including a line and a lower right line composed of an upper stage of the left reel 110, a middle stage of the middle reel 111, and a lower stage of the right reel 112 (symbol display areas 1, 5, and 9). It has a line. For example, if one medal is bet, the middle line is valid, if two medals are bet, three added upper and lower lines are valid, and three medals are bet, Five lines with a right-down line and a right-up line are added as winning lines. When one medal is bet, five lines including the middle stage line, the upper stage line, the lower stage line, the lower right line, and the upper right line may be valid.

  Here, the winning line refers to a line for determining whether a winning combination is established when the reel is stopped, and is also referred to as an effective line. In general, before starting the game, the prescribed line, the line set by setting the number of medals in the game are called the effective line, and the line where the reel is stopped and the combination is determined is called the winning line. However, the winning line and the effective line are synonymous.

  Returning to FIG. 1, for example, the notification lamp 123 indicates to the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. It is a lamp to inform. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The effect button 136 is a button for accepting various operations by the player (details will be described later). The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 180 is a hole for outputting the sound of speakers 272 and 277 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 (effect) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is displayed on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100. It has a structure that appears. In addition, the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device that can display various effect images and various game information. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

<Direction button>
Next, the above-described effect button 136 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is an external perspective view of the effect button 136.

  The effect button 136 includes six buttons, an upper button 136a, a lower button 136b, a left button 136c, a right button 136d, an OK button 136e, and a cancel button 136f. This effect button 136 is used not only for games but also for password input, which will be described later.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314 as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts main processing main processing described later).

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 performs various sensors 318 (medal acceptance sensor for medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 141, a start lever 135 sensor, a stop button 137 for each interruption time. Sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, index sensor for reel 111, index sensor for reel 112) Is monitoring.

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes. Becomes L level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 338 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 (external concentration terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are provided to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. It is connected.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a sensor circuit 434. The CPU 404 performs an effect button sensor 436 (an upper button 136a, a lower button 136b, a left button 136c, and a right button 136d for each effect time). , The sensor of the OK button 136e and the cancel button 136f).

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls various drive devices for effect (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). ), And the like.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 that drives a motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Reel arrangement>
A symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the number 1 frame of the left reel 110 is assigned with a seven symbol, the bell symbol is assigned to the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and the replay symbol is assigned to the number 1 frame of the right reel 112. Has been.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations (condition devices) of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the winning combination (condition device), the name of the winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the payout of each winning combination (the number of medals to be paid out), and the remarks. Here, among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination is a combination that shifts to a special game, and the replay (replay) is a combination that can be replayed without inserting a new medal. Although distinguished from a winning combination, it may be referred to as an “acting winning combination”, but the “winning winning combination” in the present embodiment includes these operating winning combinations.

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special roles 1 and 2 classified as special roles, replay roles 1 to 4 and small roles 1 to 3 classified as general roles. Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

<Types of winning roles / Special roles>
“Special role 1” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “BB (Big Bonus)”) is a special in which the game state is shifted to the special game state (RT5) by winning and the big bonus game (BB game) is started. A role (operating role). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to BB is "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" or "Seven 2 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 2 symbol".

  “Special role 2” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “RB (regular bonus)”) is a special in which the game state is shifted to the special game state (RT5) by winning and the regular bonus game (RB game) is started. A role (operating role). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to RB is “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol”.

<Type of winning prize / general role>
The “re-game players 1 to 4” are winning combinations (acting players) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game. Hereinafter, the replaying role 1 may be referred to as “normal replay”, the replaying role 2 as “preparation replay”, the replaying role 3 as “promotion replay”, and the replaying role 4 as “falling replay”. Further, the symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to the re-game players 1 to 4 are as shown in FIG.

  Although the game state transition (RT transition) in the main control unit 300 will be described later, “re-playing combination 1 (normal replay)” is a combination that does not shift the gaming state to another gaming state by winning, "Combination 2 (Preparation Replay)" is a part that shifts the gaming state to the re-probability high probability preparation state (RT2) by winning, and "Re-Gamer 3 (Promotion Replay)" replays the gaming state by winning the game. The role for shifting to the probability state (RT3), and the “re-playing role 4 (falling replay)” is the role for shifting the gaming state to the re-gaming low-probability state (RT1) by winning.

  “Small 1 to 3” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and corresponding symbol combinations and payouts are as shown in FIG. In the case of the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” corresponding to the small role 1 and the symbol combination “ANY-Bell symbol-ANY” corresponding to the small role 3, it means that the symbol corresponding to ANY may be any symbol. Show. Further, hereinafter, the small role 1 may be referred to as “cherry”, the small role 2 as “watermelon”, and the small role 3 as “bell”.

<Lottery for winning prize>
Next, the lottery value of the winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the name of the condition device (winning combination) and the internal winning probability for each RT mode.

  Although the details will be described later, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability preparation state (RT2), a replay high probability state (RT3), and a special role internal winning state (RT4). There are five types of special gaming states (RT5), and the internal winning probability of the winning combination is determined in advance for each gaming state (by RT mode). Hereinafter, the gaming state may be referred to as RT1 to RT5.

  The internal winning probability of each condition device (winning combination) is determined based on the lottery value associated with the conditional device (winning combination) in the numerical value range of the random value acquired during the internal lottery (65536 in this embodiment). It is calculated by dividing by. For example, the internal winning probabilities of special role 1 (BB) and special role 2 (RB) in RT1 to RT3 are 128/65536, respectively, and replaying role 3 (promotion replay) and replaying role 4 (falling replay) in RT2. ) Indicates that the winning probability is 24384/65536.

  These lottery values are associated in advance with any numerical value range in the numerical value range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), and as a result of executing the internal lottery, It is determined whether the lottery value corresponds to the winning combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. In addition, as the lottery value, setting 1 to setting 6 in which the internal winning probabilities of at least one winning combination are different are prepared, and an attendant of the game shop can arbitrarily select and set any setting value.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the internal winning probability of the small combination 1 (cherry) in the setting 1 is set to 512/65536. However, the larger the setting value, the higher the internal winning probability of the small combination 1 (cherry). It is configured. The same applies to the small role 2 (watermelon) and the small role 3 (bell). Therefore, if the number of winnings of the small role 1 (cherry), the small role 2 (watermelon), and the small role 3 (bell) can be grasped, it can be determined to some extent whether the setting value is the setting 1 to the setting 6. It is possible to guess.

<RT transition of main controller>
Next, the game state transition (RT transition) of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of RT transition of the main control unit.

  As described above, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability preparation state (RT2), the replay high probability state (RT3), and the special role. There are five types: internal winning state (RT4) and special gaming state (RT5).

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is an initial gaming state that first shifts after the slot machine 100 is powered on or reset, and is also referred to as a normal gaming state. The content of the replay low probability state (RT1) is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the internal lottery result of the winning combination is almost lost, or the stop display result does not correspond to any combination of symbols. In this embodiment, the internal winning probability of the re-gamer 1 is set to (6096 + 3048) / 65536, and the total number of medals that can be acquired in the game state is set. However, the gaming state is less than the total number of medals inserted. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player as compared to the gaming state described later. In this replay low probability state (RT1), when the transition condition (A) is satisfied, that is, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay player 2 (preparation replay) is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the replay high probability preparation Transition to state (RT2).

<Replay high probability ready state (RT2)>
The re-game high probability ready state (RT2) is a game state in which a transition to a re-game high probability state (RT3) described later is possible. In this replay high probability ready state (RT2), when the transition condition (C) is satisfied, that is, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay player 3 (promotion replay) is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the replay high probability When the transition condition (B) is satisfied while the transition to the state (RT3) is satisfied, that is, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 4 (falling replay) is stopped and displayed on the winning line (replaying low probability state ( Move to RT1).

<Replay high probability state (RT3)>
The replay high probability state (RT3) is set to a probability that the internal winning probability of the replaying player 1 is higher than the replay low probability state (RT0) (48832/65536 in this embodiment), and the medal used for the game Consumption is suppressed, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning small prizes 1 to 3, so that the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of inserted medals. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the above-mentioned re-gaming low probability state (RT0). In this replay high probability state (RT3), the game is shifted to the replay low probability state (RT0) by digestion of the prescribed game.

<Special role internal winning state (RT4)>
The special role internal winning state (RT4) is a gaming state that shifts when special winning 1 (BB) or special role 2 (RB) is internally won, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB or RB is on the active line. It is a gaming state that can be stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the internal winning probability of the re-game player 1 is set to 12192/65536. In the special combination internal winning state (RT4), when the symbol combination corresponding to BB or RB is stopped and displayed on the active line, the special game state (RT5) is entered.

<Special gaming state (RT5)>
The special gaming state (RT5) is a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of inserted medals, and is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with RT1 to RT4 described above. The content of the special game state (RT5) is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the small role 3b (common bell) is won by internal winning with a high probability (64512/65536 in this embodiment). When a medal corresponding to (common bell) can be paid out, and medals exceeding a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 360 BB games and 120 RB games) are paid out. To the re-game low probability state (RT0).

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value. In step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If the start lever 135 is operated, a start lever operation acceptance command including information on the number of inserted medals is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. After setting, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined. In step S107, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired. In step S109, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned ON.

  In step S111, reel stop control data is selected based on the internal lottery result. In step S113, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step S115, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step S111. Stop based on data. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the active line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. In step S117, a setting for transmitting a winning determination command including information on the result of winning determination (a winning combination displayed on the active line) to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S119, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines. In step S119, a setting for transmitting a payout number command including information on the payout number of medals to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the gaming state control process, processing related to the transition of each gaming state of RT1 to RT5 described above is performed, and the gaming state is shifted when the start condition and end condition are satisfied. In step S121, a setting for transmitting a gaming state command including information on the current gaming state (RT1 to RT5) to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S207, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process). In step S209, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S210, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set. In step S213, reel control processing is performed. In this reel control process, control such as rotation and stop of the reels 110 to 112 is performed.

  In step S215, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, start lever reception command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, and operation of stop buttons 137 to 139. Bits 0 to 10 are command data (a stop button reception command accompanying the stop processing of the reels 110 to 112, a payout number command accompanying the medal payout processing, a payout end command, a command indicating a gaming state, etc.). Predetermined information corresponding to the command type). In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S216, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334. In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register. Then, the process returns to the main control unit main process. On the other hand, in step S221, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

<Data table of first sub-control unit 400>
Next, various data tables stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Mission list table>
FIG. 5A shows an example of a mission list table. This mission list table is a table in which mission numbers, mission achievement conditions, and acquired points are associated with each other. The mission name is an item listed for reference.

  The first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the achievement conditions for each mission specified in the mission list table are satisfied in the above-described command processing and the like, and gives acquisition points.

  Specifically, taking the accumulated number of games of mission numbers 1 to 3 as an example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the accumulated number of games stored in the RAM 408 in the first sub-control unit effect control process described later. After storing the cumulative number of games in a predetermined period as game history information, if it is determined that the cumulative number of games is 1000 times or more, 1 is added to the acquisition point storage area provided in the RAM 408, and the cumulative number of games Is determined to be 3000 times or more, 3 is added to the earned point storage area, and when it is determined that the cumulative number of games is 5000 times or more, 5 is added to the earned point storage area. Do. Here, “the cumulative number of games in a predetermined period” means, for example, the number of games from a game started after the slot machine 100 is turned on until the game immediately before the determination of the total number of games, or the slot machine 100 From the game started after the setting change of the game to the game immediately before the judgment of the cumulative number of games, or the game started after the opening of the game shop to the game immediately before the judgment of the cumulative number of games The number of games, and the number of games from the game started after notifying the player of the start of the mission to the game immediately before the determination of the total number of games is included, but are not limited thereto.

  Further, taking the number of BB winnings of mission numbers 4 to 6 as an example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the BB winning number storage area provided in the RAM 408 in the first sub-control unit effect control process described later. After storing the number of wins as game history information, if it is determined that the number of wins for this BB game is 10 or more, 1 is added to the earned point storage area, and the number of wins for BB games is 20 or more. If it is determined that there is, 3 is added to the earned point storage area, and if it is determined that the number of winnings of the BB game is 30 or more, 5 is added to the earned point storage area. In addition, you may comprise so that an acquisition point may be added by the same process according to the number of wins of RB, the number of wins of re-playing roles 1-4, and the number of wins of small roles 1-3.

  Taking the difference number of mission numbers 7 to 10 as an example, the first sub-control unit 400, in the first sub-control unit effect control process described later, stores medals for a predetermined period in the difference number storage area provided in the RAM 408. The game history information is the difference between the payout number and the inserted number (the value obtained by subtracting the inserted number stored in the inserted number storage area provided in the RAM 408 from the paid out number stored in the paid number storage area provided in the RAM 408). If it is determined that the difference number is 1000 or more after storage, 1 is added to the acquisition point storage area. If it is determined that the difference number is 3000 or more, the difference is stored in the acquisition point storage area. When 3 is added and it is determined that the difference number is 5000 or more, 5 is added to the acquired point storage area and when it is determined that the difference number is 10,000 or more. Performs a process of adding 10 to the acquisition point storage area. Here, the “predetermined period” refers to, for example, a period from a game started after personal setting information is set by entering a password to a game immediately before the determination of the difference number, or the start of a mission to the player. Examples include a period from a game started after the game to a game immediately before the determination of the difference number, but is not limited thereto.

  Further, taking the one game consecutive resort with mission number 100 as an example, the first sub-control unit 400 determines in the first sub-control unit effect control process, which will be described later, that BB has been won again in one game after the end of the BB game. If so, a process of adding 5 to the acquired point storage area is performed. In addition, by the same process, you may comprise so that an acquisition point may be added when it wins RB again in one game after completion | finish of RB game.

<Personal setting table>
FIG. 5B is a diagram showing an example of the personal setting information table. This personal setting information table is a table in which success / failure of the above mission achievement condition is associated with a plurality of levels.

  In the above-described command processing and the like, the first sub-control unit 400 determines the level based on success or failure of the achievement conditions for each mission defined in the personal setting information table, and selects personal setting information (level).

  Specifically, the above-mentioned game history information (for example, the total number of games, the number of BB winnings, the number of differences, the number of winnings for small roles, etc.) and the success / failure conditions of each mission defined for each level are compared. For example, in the case where the winning number of the small role (bell) is equal to or more than the prescribed number and the mission of the small role winning number is achieved and the numerical value (acquired points) in the acquired point storage area is 10 or more, the RAM 408 Information indicating level 2 is stored as personal setting information in the provided level storage area. In addition, when the number of wins for the small role (bell) and the small role (watermelon) is equal to or greater than the specified number of times and the mission for the number of small roles is achieved, and the value (acquired points) in the earned point storage area is 30 or more Stores information indicating level 3 as personal setting information in the level storage area. Also, the number of wins for the small role (bell), small role (watermelon), and small role (cherry) is more than the specified number of times, and the mission for the number of small roles is achieved, and the value in the acquisition point storage area (acquired points) ) Is 50 or more, a process of storing information indicating level 4 as personal setting information in the level storage area is performed.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  When power is supplied to the slot machine 100 and power is supplied to the first sub-control unit 400, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 executes main processing shown in FIG.

  In step S1001, various initial settings are performed. In this initial setting, initial setting of the input / output port, initialization processing of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step 1002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1003. In step S1003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S1004, command processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this command processing, processing according to the command received from the main control unit 300 is performed. In step S1005, an operation unit monitoring process (details will be described later) is performed. Although details will be described later, in the operation unit monitoring process, various operations are performed by monitoring the operation of the effect button 136.

  In step S1006, a first sub-control unit effect control process is performed. Although details will be described later, in the first sub-control unit effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S1004, a process corresponding to this command is performed. This processing includes, for example, performing processing such as reading out the production instruction information from the RAM 408 and performing production data update processing when the production data needs to be updated.

  In step S1007, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S1006. In this sound control process, for example, when there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect instruction information read in step S1006, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S1008, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S1006. In this lamp control process, for example, when there is a command to various lamps 420 in the effect instruction information read in step S1006, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S1009, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed based on the processing result of step S1006. For example, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect instruction information read in step S1006 (when there is information on the effect image display device 157, etc.), the setting for outputting this control command is made. And return to step S1002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S1101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S1201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S1002 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Therefore, in step S1002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step 1202, transmission of a control command to the set second sub-control unit 500, update processing of the random number for production, and the like are performed.

<Operation unit monitoring processing>
Next, the operation unit monitoring process (step S1005) in the first sub control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation unit monitoring process.

  In step S1301, with reference to the state of the effect button sensor 436, it is determined whether or not the operation of the OK button 136e of the effect button 136 has been accepted. If not, the process proceeds to step S1302, and other than the OK button 136e of the effect button 136e. Are performed according to the operation of the buttons (up button 136a, down button 136b, left button 136c, right button 136d, cancel button 136f), and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the player is playing a game. If the player is playing a game, the process ends. If the player is not playing a game (if the player is not playing), the process proceeds to step S1304. In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the original mode setting flag is set. If applicable, the process proceeds to code information generation processing (details will be described later) in step S1305. If not, the process proceeds to step S1306.

  In step S1306, it is determined whether or not a password input mode setting flag is set, and if applicable (when the player has finished inputting the password), the process proceeds to step S1310, and if not applicable (password by the player). Is being input), the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, the password input mode is set. In step S1308, the password input mode effect data is read. In step S1309, the password input mode setting flag is set, and the process ends.

  In step S1310, the input password is confirmed, and in step S1311, it is determined whether the password confirmed in step S1310 is a regular password. If the password is not authorized as a result of the password determination, the process proceeds to step S1312, and invalid password input effect data (for example, effect data for displaying characters such as “the input password is invalid”) is read. To finish the process. On the other hand, as a result of the password determination, if the password is valid, the process proceeds to step S1313.

  In step S1313, the password input mode setting flag set in step S1309 is deleted, and in step S1314, personal setting information corresponding to the password determined in step S1310 (in this embodiment, the level and the mission achievement status corresponding to the level). Is read from the RAM 408 (in this embodiment, a level storage area) and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. In step S1315, the effect data for the original mode is read, and in step S1316, the process ends after setting the original mode setting flag.

<Code information generation process>
Next, the code information generation process (step S1305) in the operation unit monitoring process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the code information generation process.

  In step S1401, the above-described game history information (in this embodiment, the cumulative number of games, the number of winnings, the number of differences, etc.) is acquired, and in step S1402, personal setting information (in this embodiment) being set in step S1314. , Level, mission achievement corresponding to level, etc.). In step S1403, generation of code information (in this embodiment, URL information including game history information and personal setting information) is started based on the information acquired in steps S1401 and S1402. In this embodiment, an example in which the first sub control unit 400 generates code information is shown, but other control units such as the second sub control unit 500 may generate code information.

  In step S1404, preparation is performed for transmitting the code image generation command including the code information generated in step S1403 to the second sub-control unit 500. In step S1405, the original setting flag set in step S1316 is deleted and processed. Exit.

<First sub-control unit effect control process>
Next, the first sub control unit effect control process (step S1006) in the first sub control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part presentation control process.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the original mode setting flag is set. If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S1512 to perform other command reception processing. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1502. move on.

  In step S1502, it is determined whether or not a start lever operation acceptance command has been received from the main controller 300, that is, whether or not the main controller 300 has accepted an operation of the start lever 135. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1503. If not, the process proceeds to step S1505. In step S1503, the cumulative number of games (game history information) is updated by adding 1 to the value of the cumulative number of games stored in the above-mentioned cumulative number of games storage area. In step S1504, the above-mentioned input number storage area is updated. By adding the inserted number of medals included in the start lever operation acceptance command to the stored inserted number, the inserted number is updated, and the process proceeds to the next step S1505.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether or not a winning determination command is received. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1506, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1507. In step S1506, the number of winnings is stored in the winning number storage area provided corresponding to the winning combination included in the winning determination command. For example, when the winning combination included in the winning determination command is BB, 1 is added to the BB winning number storage area provided corresponding to BB, thereby the BB winning number (game history information) is obtained. Update and go to the next step S1507.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether or not a payout number command has been received. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1508, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1509. In step S1508, the payout number is updated by adding the payout number of medals included in the payout number command to the payout number stored in the payout number storage area, and the difference between the payout number and the input number (game) (History information) is updated, and the process proceeds to the next step S1509.

  In step S1509, other processing is performed when the original mode setting flag is set. Here, for example, when a game state command is received from the main control unit 300, the number of executions of the special game (RT5) is stored in the special game execution number storage area provided in the RAM 408 based on the game state included in the command. Processing to store as game history information is performed.

  In step S1510, it is determined whether or not the data for specific effects is read out. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1511. If not, the process proceeds to step S1512. In step S <b> 1511, information indicating that the specific effect data has been read (specific effect information) is stored as game history information in the specific effect information storage area provided in the RAM 408. In step S1512, after other command reception processing is performed, the processing ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  When power is supplied to the slot machine 100 and power is supplied to the second sub-control unit 500, the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 executes main processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2101, various initial settings are performed. In this initial setting, input / output port initial setting, storage area initialization processing in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S2102, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S2103.

  In step S2103, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S2104, command processing is performed. In this command processing, it is determined whether or not a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S2105, a second sub-control unit effect control process is performed. Although details will be described later, in the second sub-control unit effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S2104, a process corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S2106, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S2105. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S2105, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S2107, image control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S2105. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S2105, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the process returns to step S2102.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S2201 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S2301, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S2102 in the second sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S2102, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S2302, an effect random number update process, a code image generation process to be described later, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S2107 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S2401, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S2402, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 534 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S2403; otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S2403, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S2401, the CPU 504 includes information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S2404, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S2405, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 is input based on the end of image drawing. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S2406. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S2406, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Second sub-control unit effect control process>
Next, the second sub control unit effect control process (step S2105) in the second sub control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd sub control part presentation control process.

  In step S2501, it is determined whether or not a code image generation command has been received from the first sub-control unit 400. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S2502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2505. In step S2502, code information included in the code image generation command (in this embodiment, URL information including game history information and personal setting information) is acquired and stored in a code information storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  In step S2503, a notification image (details will be described later) indicating that the above-described first sub-control unit 400 performs code information generation processing and the second sub-control unit 500 described later performs code image data generation processing. Preparation for setting an instruction (transfer command) for instructing transfer of image data for display from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 is performed. This transfer command is set in the attribute register of the VDP 534 in step S2401 of the second sub control unit image control process described above. Accordingly, the VDP 534 transfers the image data of the notification image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register, and then outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S2504, a code image data generation flag is set in order to execute a code image generation process which will be described later. In step S2505, the process is terminated after the other second sub-control unit effect control process is performed.

<Code image generation processing>
Next, a code image generation process performed in various update processes (step S2302) in the second sub control unit timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the code image generation process.

  In step S2601, it is determined whether or not the code image data generation flag is set. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S2602, and if not, the process ends. In step S2602, the code information stored in the above-described code information storage area is acquired, and in the next step S2603, code image data (in this embodiment, QR code image data) is generated based on the code information. In the present embodiment, the second sub control unit 500 generates code image data. However, other control units such as the first sub control unit 400 may generate code image data.

  In step S2604, it is determined whether or not the code image data request command transmitted from the VDP 534 has been received based on the end of drawing the notification image (elapse of the display preparation period). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S2605. If not, the process ends in order to wait for reception of the code image data request command.

  In step S2605, preparation is made for setting an instruction (transfer command) for instructing transfer of code image data for displaying a code image (QR code in this embodiment) from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. This transfer command is set in the attribute register of the VDP 534 in step S2401 of the second sub control unit image control process described above. As a result, the VDP 534 transfers the image data of the code image (QR code in this embodiment) from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register, and then sends a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504. Output. In step S2606, the process ends after the code image data generation flag set in step S2504 is deleted.

<Password entry>
Next, a password input process executed in the above-described operation unit monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of a password input procedure.

  FIG. 4A shows a state in which a game is not being played and the original mode is not set (an original mode non-set state in which the above-described original mode setting flag is not set). When the first sub-control unit 400 accepts the operation of the OK button 136e of the effect button 136 during such non-game (when the original mode is not set), the first sub-control unit 400 inputs the password in step S1306 of the above-described operation unit monitoring process. It is determined whether or not the mode setting flag is set. When the password input mode setting flag is not set (for example, when the password is input for the first time), the effect data for the password input mode is read in step S1308. . In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the second sub-control to command a command to display an image based on the password input mode effect data on the effect image display device 157 in the above-described information output process (step S1009). Part 500. As a result, the effect image display device 157 displays a password input screen that prompts the player to input a password, for example, as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, in step S1302, the first sub control unit 400 operates buttons other than the OK button 136e of the effect button 136 (up button 136a, down button 136b, left button 136c, right button 136d, cancel button 136f). Accordingly, for example, when the operation of the OK button 136e of the effect button 136 is received while the password input by the effect button 136 is displayed in the display mode as shown in FIG. In S1310, the password input so far is confirmed.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the confirmed password is a regular password in step S1311. If the result of this password determination is that the password is not legitimate, the invalid password input effect data is read. In addition, the first sub-control unit issues a command to instruct the display of the image based on the invalid password input effect data on the effect image display device 157 in the above-described information output process (step S1009). Sent to 500. Thereby, for example, an invalid password input notification indicating that the input password is invalid is displayed on the effect image display device 157 as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the password is determined to be valid as a result of the password determination, the first sub-control unit 400 personal setting information corresponding to the confirmed password (in this embodiment, the level, the mission achievement status corresponding to the level, etc.) ) Is read from the RAM 408 (level storage area), and the effect data for the original mode corresponding to the personal setting information is read. In addition, the first sub control unit 400 uses the second sub control to command a command to display an image based on the effect data for the original mode on the effect image display device 157 in the above-described information output process (step S1009). Part 500. Thereby, for example, the effect image display device 157 has a character (this is shown as (d) in this figure) indicating that it is at a level (in this example, level 1) or not playing (original mode is being set). In the example, “original mode setting ...” is displayed. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the original mode setting flag only when the password is valid as a result of the password determination.

<Notification image>
Next, the above-described notification image will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification image.

  The first sub-control unit 400 receives the OK button 136e of the effect button 136 in a state where the game is not playing and the original mode is set (the original mode setting state in which the above-described original mode setting flag is set). In this case, the above-described code information generation process (step S1305) is executed. In this code information generation process, game history information and personal setting information are acquired. In this example, the cumulative number of games and the number of BB winnings are acquired as game history information, and the mission achievement corresponding to the level is acquired as personal setting information. Get the status. Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 starts generating code information based on the game history information and the personal setting information, and then transmits a code image generation command including this code information to the second sub-control unit 500.

  The second sub-control unit 500 that has received this code image generation command acquires the code information included in the code image generation command in the above-described second sub-control unit effect control process, and stores it in the code information storage area provided in the RAM 508. Remember. Subsequently, the second sub-control unit 500 prepares to set a command (transfer command) for instructing transfer of image data for displaying a notification image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Preparation for displaying an information identification image and a generation suggestion image as images is performed.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification image, and FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating an example of an information identification image that constitutes a part of the notification image, and FIG. These are figures which showed an example of the production | generation suggestion image which comprises some notification images.

  The notification image according to the present embodiment can display a code image (QR code) after receiving an information identification image for displaying at least a part of the game history information in a display mode that can be identified and an OK button 136e of the effect button 136. A generation suggestion representing the passage of time in a display preparation period until the time becomes (that is, a period including at least code information generation processing by the first sub control unit 400 and code image data generation processing by the second sub control unit 500) And an image.

  The information identification image shown in FIG. 6B is a character display “game number” indicating the total number of games, a character display “number of winnings” indicating the number of BB winnings, and a mission achievement status corresponding to the level “ It has a character display “clear mission” and a rectangular image that suggests that a QR code is displayed.

  On the other hand, the generation suggestion image shown in FIG. 5C has a level gauge arranged corresponding to each of the number of games, the number of winnings, and the clear mission, and a character display indicating the generation status of the QR code. The level meter is configured from the first display mode (the meter advance degree is 0%) to the second display mode (the meter advance degree is 100%) over the above-described display preparation period. ) And the character display indicating the progress of the code information generation process and the code image data generation process from the first character display mode (in this example, “QR code is being generated ...”). Switch to the second character display mode (in this example, “QR code generation complete”).

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display preparation period in which a generation suggestion image is displayed. In the present embodiment, the display preparation period is changed based on the number of games (game history information). Specifically, when the number of games is 0 to 999, the display preparation period is set to 2 seconds, and when the number of games is 1000 to 2999, the display preparation period is 3 When the number of games is in the numerical range of 3000 to 4999 times, the display preparation period is set to 4 seconds. When the number of games is 5000 or more, the display preparation period is set to 5 seconds. I have to. In this example, the time is longer than the minimum processing time (for example, 1.7 seconds) required for the QR code generation processing (code information generation processing and code image data generation processing) measured in the development stage. Seconds are set to the minimum display preparation time. With such a configuration, since the display of the notification image does not end before the QR code is generated, the completion of the QR code generation can be reliably notified to the player and displayed. The player does not feel uneasy about whether the code image to be generated is actually generated including the game history information. Further, since the display preparation time can be set based on the actual processing time, the display preparation period can be easily set and the accuracy can be improved.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating another example of the notification image. In this example, the display mode of the information identification image is changed according to the personal setting information (level). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the information identification image when the personal setting information (level) is level 1 (for example, beginner) is displayed as a character “game count” indicating the cumulative number of games. And a character display of “clear mission” indicating the achievement status of the mission corresponding to the level, and a rectangular image that suggests that the QR code is displayed, The information identification image in the case where the personal setting information (level) is level 2 to 4 (for example, a middle-advanced person) further has a character display of “number of winnings” indicating the number of BB winnings. As described above, when the aspect of the information identification image is changed according to the personal setting information, appropriate information can be provided according to the skill of the player and the convenience of the player can be improved. There is.

  In addition to (or instead of) such a configuration, the length of the display preparation period may be changed according to the personal setting information (level). For example, when the personal setting information (level) is level 1 The length of the display preparation period when the personal setting information (level) is level 2 to 4 may be made longer than the length of the display preparation period. With such a configuration, for example, even when the personal setting information (level) is level 2 to 4, when the personal setting information (level) is level 2 to 4, more information is included in the QR code. Since the display of the notification image does not end before the QR code is generated, it is possible to reliably tell the player that the QR code has been generated, and to make the player feel uneasy There is no.

  In the above embodiment, an example of a slot machine using medals (coins) as a game medium has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used as a game medium. The present invention can also be applied to the slot machines and pachinko machines described above.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the gaming table according to the present invention can enter “a launching device 1010 for launching a game ball in a predetermined game area 1002 and a game ball launched from the launching device 1010. A winning opening 1006 configured in the above, a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning opening 1006, a payout means 1012 for paying out a gaming ball (prize ball) when the detecting means detects a gaming ball, The variable display device 1004 that variably displays the symbol (identification information) is displayed, and when the game ball enters the winning opening 1006 and wins, the variable display device 1004 stops the display after changing the symbol, and the game It is also suitable for a pachinko machine 1000 "that notifies the state transition.

<Game system>
Next, a gaming system using the above-described slot machine 100 and pachinko machine 1000 will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a gaming system. This gaming system is configured to include a management server 1200, a plurality of gaming machines (slot machines 100 and pachinko machines 1000) installed in a gaming store, and a mobile phone 1250 owned by the player. . The management server 1200, the plurality of game machines 100 and 1000, and the mobile phone 1250 can communicate with each other via wired or wireless communication.

  The management server 1200 is a terminal for controlling the entire gaming system, and conventionally known server machines and personal computers can be applied. The storage means (for example, HDD, DVD, etc.) of the management server 1200 stores the above-described game history information, personal setting information, etc. in association with the code image (QR code in this embodiment).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of server control processing executed by the management server 1200. In step S3001, the management server 1200 determines whether or not a predetermined URL has been accessed based on the above-described QR code. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S3002, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3003. Here, in addition to the URL information of the home page provided by the management server 1200, the predetermined URL includes information obtained by encrypting game history information, personal setting information, and the like. The game history information and personal setting information can be acquired by access. The player obtains a code image using the mobile phone 1250 or the like on the notification screen described above, thereby encrypting game history information, personal setting information, etc. in addition to URL information of the home page provided by the management server 1200. It is possible to acquire a QR code including.

  In step S3002, personal data (game history information, personal setting information, etc.) is acquired based on the accessed URL, and the acquired personal data is stored in the storage means and updated. In step S3003, it is determined whether or not there is a customization request from the player. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S3004 to update the personal data based on the operation. If not, the process proceeds to step S3005. The updated personal data may be transmitted and stored in the gaming machines 100 and 1000 via the network, or may be transmitted and stored in the gaming machines 100 and 1000 via the player's mobile phone 1250. Good.

  In step S3005, it is determined whether or not there is a password issue request. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S3006 to generate and issue a password based on the personal data. If not, the process proceeds to step S3007. The player can set the gaming machines 100 and 1000 to the original mode by inputting the password acquired from the management server 1200 to the gaming machines 100 and 1000 according to the password input procedure described above.

  In step S3007, after performing other processes, the process ends. Other processing is not particularly limited, and includes, for example, processing of browsing personal data, downloading a standby image or ringtone, and the like. In addition, by acquiring the administrator authority of the management server 1200, a process for rewriting specific personal data (for example, lottery is performed based on a member number, and personal data corresponding to the member number won in the lottery is converted into advantageous information. Rewriting process) may be included.

  As described above, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment has storage means (for example, the RAM 408) that stores game history information (for example, the total number of games, the number of winnings, the number of differences) regarding the history of one or more types of games. , RAM 508) and that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the OK button 136e of the effect button 136 is received in the state where the original mode is set during non-game) and the predetermined condition is satisfied. Code information generating means (for example, a first sub-control unit) that generates code information (for example, URL information including game history information and personal setting information) obtained by encoding information including the game history information in a specific period until 400 code information generation process) and a code image (for example, QR code) in which the code information is stored so as to be readable. ) Including an image display means (for example, an effect image display device 157) for displaying a predetermined image from among a plurality of types of images, and generating the code image based on the code information and controlling the image display means Image display control means (for example, a code image generation process of the second sub-control unit 500), wherein the image display control means is configured to perform predetermined display preparation after the predetermined condition is satisfied. That the code information is generated by the code information generation means or / and the code image is generated by the image display control means over a period (for example, the display preparation period shown in FIG. 22). The image display means is controlled to display a notification image to be notified (for example, the notification image shown in FIG. 21A), and after the display preparation period ends, A gaming table characterized by controlling said image display means to display the code image generated based on the serial code information.

  According to the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the code image is displayed by causing the player to recognize that the code image to be finally displayed and the code information on which the code image is based are generated. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uneasy about whether the game history information is actually generated.

  In addition, the image display control means, as the notification image, an information identification image (for example, an information identification image shown in FIG. 21B) that displays in a display mode capable of identifying at least a part of the game history information; You may control the said image display means to display the production | generation suggestion image (for example, the production | generation suggestion image shown in FIG.21 (c)) showing the time passage in the said display preparation period.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp in detail the information included in the code image and the generation process of the code image, so that the finally displayed code image is generated based on the game history information. May be recognized by the player, and the player may be prevented from feeling uneasy.

  Further, based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, time setting means (for example, using FIG. 22) that sets the time of the display preparation period based on the game history information in the specific period stored in the storage means. The processing described above) may be further provided.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to change the mode of the notification image based on the game history information, so that the player can recognize that the code image is generated based on the game history information. May be able to prevent the player from being anxious.

  Further, the game history information includes game number information capable of identifying the number of games in the specific period, and the time setting means is stored in the storage means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. A game number based on the number-of-games information in a specific period is at least a first number range (for example, 0 to 999) or a game number that is one greater than the maximum number of games in the first number range. It is determined whether it is included in any number range of the second number range (for example, 1000 to 2999), and the number of games based on the number-of-games information in the specific period is determined by the determination as the first number of times. If it is determined to be included in the range, a first time (for example, 2 seconds) is set as the time for the display preparation period, and the determination determines that the time is within the specific period. When it is determined that the number of games based on the number-of-games information is included in the second number range, a second time (for example, 3 seconds) longer than the first time is set as the time of the display period. May be set as

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize more that the code image is generated based on the game history information by extending the display preparation period based on the increase in the number of games. You may be able to avoid anxiety.

  Further, the time setting means sets a time longer than a maximum time required until the code image is generated by the image display control means after the predetermined condition is satisfied as a time of the display preparation period. Also good.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to uniformly ensure a time for the player to recognize the notification image by setting a time longer than the maximum time required until the code image is generated as the time of the display preparation period. In some cases, the player can be prevented from being uneasy, and the display preparation period can be easily set. Further, since the display preparation time can be set based on the actual processing time, the display preparation period can be easily set and the accuracy can be improved.

  The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the above embodiment. Therefore, for example, the “game history information” according to the present invention may be information relating to a game history. For example, the number of game media paid out, the number of game media inserted, the number of re-games and small roles won, and the game time The number of executions of special games may be used.

  Further, the “code information” according to the present invention is not limited to URL information, and may be password information, encrypted information, and the like. Further, the “code image” according to the present invention is not limited to a QR code, and may be, for example, a barcode.

  Further, the “notification image” according to the present invention is not limited to the combination of the information identification image and the generation suggestion image, and may be another image. In other words, any image may be used as long as the code information is generated by the code information generation unit or the code image is generated by the image display control unit.

  In addition, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

  The game machine of the present invention can be used particularly in the field of game machines represented by a spinning machine (slot machine) and a ball game machine (such as a pachinko machine).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Slot machine 135 Start lever 136 Effect button 137-139 Stop button 157 Effect image display apparatus 300 Main control part 400 1st sub control part 500 2nd sub control part

Claims (5)

Storage means for storing game history information relating to the history of one or more types of games;
Code information generating means for generating code information obtained by encoding information including the game history information in a specific period until the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the predetermined condition being satisfied;
Image display means for displaying a predetermined image from a plurality of types of images including a code image in which the code information is stored so as to be readable;
An image display control means for generating the code image based on the code information and controlling the image display means,
The image display control means includes
Informs that the code information is generated by the code information generation unit or the code image is generated by the image display control unit for a predetermined display preparation period after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Controlling the image display means to display a notification image to be displayed, and controlling the image display means to display the code image generated based on the code information after the end of the display preparation period. A game table that features The game stand according to claim 1,
The image display control means includes
As the notification image, the image display means is configured to display an information identification image that is displayed in a display mode in which at least a part of the game history information can be identified, and a generation suggestion image that represents the passage of time in the display preparation period A game table characterized by controlling the game. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
Further comprising time setting means for setting a time of the display preparation period based on the game history information in the specific period stored in the storage means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. To play. The game stand according to claim 3,
In the game history information,
Game number information that can identify the number of games in the specific period is included,
The time setting means includes
The number of games based on the number-of-games information in the specific period stored in the storage means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is at least the first number range or the maximum number of games in the first number range. And determining whether it is included in any one of the second number ranges in which the number of games greater than 1 is the minimum number of games,
When it is determined by the determination that the number of games based on the number of games information in the specific period is included in the first number range, the first time is set as the time of the display preparation period,
When it is determined by the determination that the number of games based on the number-of-games information in the specific period is included in the second number range, a second time longer than the first time is set as the display period. A game table characterized by being set as time. The game stand according to claim 3 or 4,
The time setting means includes
A game table, wherein a time longer than a maximum time required for the code image to be generated by the image display control means after the predetermined condition is satisfied is set as the display preparation period.