JP2013202067A - Game machine system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine system that can quickly provide a player with necessary information by a simple operation.SOLUTION: A game machine system 900 includes: a slot machine 1 in which a marker M at least being one identification information is displayed in a position visually recognizable from the outside; and a portable terminal machine 910. The portable terminal machine 910 comprises: an imaging part 912 for imaging at least a part of the slot machine 1 including the marker M; a processing part 918 that detects the marker M from an image picked up by the imaging part 912 and that generates information corresponding to the marker M; and a display part 911 that displays by superimposing the information generated in the processing part 918 on the image picked up by the imaging part 912.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine system composed of a gaming machine and a portable terminal, and in particular, it is necessary to superimpose and display various information on an image of the gaming machine photographed by the portable terminal. The present invention relates to a gaming machine system that can quickly provide information to a player with a simple operation.

  A gaming machine represented by a slot machine or the like is configured to provide a game in which a game medium (game medal, etc.) is acquired by aligning a predetermined combination of symbols according to a result of a lottery by a player's operation. Has been. Such operation methods and features of the gaming machine are explained during the game using an image display device provided in the gaming machine or in a dedicated demo movie, for example. In addition, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) is displayed on the image display device, and the two-dimensional code is read by a portable terminal (a mobile phone or a smartphone), thereby accessing a predetermined server via the Internet. A gaming machine configured to display a description of an operation method and features on the portable terminal is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-326020 A

  However, the display of information by a portable terminal using a two-dimensional code has a problem that it is complicated to read, pause display, and move to another gaming machine with the information displayed. It was. In addition, since information is acquired from the server device via the network connection function of the mobile terminal, there is a problem that it does not function when the mobile terminal cannot be connected to the network (in the building or in the basement). .

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and by displaying various information superimposed on the image of a gaming machine photographed with a mobile terminal, the necessary information can be quickly displayed with a simple operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine system that can be provided to a player.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine system according to the present invention includes a gaming machine in which at least one piece of identification information is displayed at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside, and a portable terminal. Imaging means for imaging at least a part of the gaming machine including the identification information; processing means for detecting the identification information from an image captured by the imaging means and generating information corresponding to the identification information; And display means for superimposing and displaying the information generated by the processing means on the image picked up by the image pickup means.

  By detecting identification information from an image of the gaming machine imaged by the imaging unit, and generating and displaying information based on the detection result, predetermined information can be provided by a simple operation of the player. In particular, by superimposing and displaying this information on the gaming machine image captured by the imaging unit, the player does not need to compare the information displayed on the portable terminal with the actual gaming machine. Necessary information can be quickly acquired by a simple operation using only the portable terminal.

  In the gaming machine system according to the present invention, the gaming machine includes an image display unit that displays an image, and an identification information display unit that displays the identification information according to the state of the game on the image display unit. Preferably, the processing means of the portable terminal is configured to generate the information according to the identification information displayed on the image display means.

  According to such a configuration, since the identification information corresponding to the state of the game being executed on the gaming machine is displayed, information corresponding to the state of the game can be generated and displayed on the portable terminal. . Therefore, the player can acquire appropriate information according to the game state.

  Further, in the gaming machine system according to the present invention, the gaming machine has an effect control unit that displays an effect according to the state of the game as an effect image on the image display unit, and the identification information display Preferably, the means is configured to display the identification information together with the effect image on the image display means.

  According to such a configuration, the effect image and the identification information can be displayed simultaneously, so there is no need to provide a dedicated display device for displaying the identification information.

  Moreover, in such a gaming machine system according to the present invention, it is preferable that the identification information display means is configured to display the identification information corresponding to the effect image on the image display means.

  According to such a configuration, since identification information corresponding to the effect image is displayed, information corresponding to the effect image can be generated and displayed on the portable terminal. Therefore, the player can acquire appropriate information according to the effect image.

  In the gaming machine system according to the present invention, the gaming machine includes a symbol variation display means in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and the identification information is displayed on at least a part of the symbol, and variability display. Stop means for stopping the symbol that is being used, and the processing means of the portable terminal detects the identification information from the image picked up by the image pick-up means, thereby detecting the variation period of the symbol. Detecting and generating information on the operation timing of the stop means for stopping a desired symbol from the identification information and the fluctuation period, and the display means of the portable terminal displays the information at the operation timing It is preferable that it is comprised.

  In the gaming machine system according to the present invention, the gaming machine has a freeze control means for executing a freeze for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined time, and the processing means executes the freeze. It is preferable to be configured to detect the identification information.

  Further, in this gaming machine system according to the present invention, when the freeze is executed by the freeze control means in the gaming machine, the symbol changing means displays the symbol change display at a speed higher than a normal speed. It is preferable to slow down.

  According to such a configuration, the player can display the operation timing of the stopping means for stopping the desired symbol among the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol variation display means, so that the player can The so-called pressing can be easily performed. In particular, in a gaming machine in which freezing is performed, the identification information displayed on the symbol variation display means can be easily detected by detecting the identification information in accordance with the freeze. In addition, by changing the symbol variation slower than the normal speed during freezing, the symbol variation period can be detected without displaying identification information for each symbol.

  In the gaming machine system according to the present invention, the processing unit detects a symbol displayed on the image display unit, generates information corresponding to the symbol, and the display unit includes the symbol. It is preferable to display the information in association with the position.

  According to such a configuration, information can be displayed in association with the symbol included in the image captured by the imaging means, so that more detailed information can be provided to the player.

  When the gaming machine system according to the present invention is configured as described above, various information is superimposed and displayed on the image of the gaming machine photographed by the portable terminal, so that necessary information can be quickly played by simple operation. Can be provided.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the whole structure of a gaming machine system. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a portable terminal, Comprising: (a) shows a front view, (b) shows a rear view, (c) shows a functional block diagram. It is a front view of a slot machine. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of functions of a slot machine. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel outer peripheral surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows the combination of a combination and a symbol. It is a block diagram which shows the control system in a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of operation of an operation means, and the action | operation of a reel. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the minimum game time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the pushing order of a stop button, and a winning. It is an explanatory view showing the winning probability of the combination lottery table set for each gaming state of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the setting value setting means at the time of power activation. FIG. 52 shows an explanatory diagram showing a game state transition in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process of freeze control, Comprising: (a) shows a freeze determination process, (b) shows a freeze execution process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process until a player performs bet operation and start lever operation at the time of a game start. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process from rotation of a reel to a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process after a reel stop. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the control command transmitted from the main control board to the production control board of the sub control board in one unit game. It is a flowchart which shows an effect execution process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the marker displayed on the screen of an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart of a production assistance program. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information output from a marker, Comprising: (a) shows the image for production | presentation currently displayed on the image display apparatus, (b) is the image currently displayed on the display part of a portable terminal Indicates. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the information output from a marker, Comprising: (a) shows the image for presentation currently displayed on the image display apparatus, (b) is displayed on the display part of a portable terminal. Indicates an image. It is explanatory drawing of the display for showing the operation timing of a stop button. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a terminal holding | maintenance part.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of a gaming machine system 900 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of the gaming machine system 900, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the portable terminal 910, FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine 1, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an outline of the functions of the slot machine 1, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement on the reel outer peripheral surface, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing combinations of roles and symbols. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a control system in the slot machine 1, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of operation means operation and reel operation, and FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the minimum game time. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the pressing order of the stop buttons and winnings, FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the winning probability of the winning lottery table set for each gaming state, and FIG. Setting value setting at the time of input A flow chart showing the processing of the step 150, FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a transition of a game state in the slot machine 1, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a process of freeze control.

(Amusement machine system 900)
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine system 900 includes a slot machine 1 that is a form of gaming machine and a portable terminal 910 that is a player-owned device. As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 910 acquires a display unit 911 that displays images and text information, an imaging unit 912 that captures still images and moving images, an operation unit 913 that receives operations, and audio. And a speaker 915 that outputs sound, a storage unit 916 that stores programs and data, a communication unit 917 that communicates with the network 920, and a processing unit 918 that controls these components. Has been. The operation unit 913 may have a keyboard as well as buttons as shown in FIG. 2, and may be displayed on the display unit 911 by touching the surface of the display unit 911. A touch panel that performs input based on existing information may be used. The storage unit 916 may be a removable memory card, or may be a built-in ROM, flash memory, or magnetic or optical storage device. The processing unit 910 includes a central processing unit (CPU), a temporary storage memory (RAM), and the like, and is configured to perform various processes by executing a program stored in the storage unit 916.

  In the gaming machine system 900 according to the present embodiment, at least a part of the slot machine 1 is photographed and displayed on the display unit 911 by the imaging unit 912 of the portable terminal 910, and the identification information displayed on the slot machine 1 is displayed. Based on the above, various information is displayed on the display unit 911 so as to be superimposed on the image of the slot machine 1 being photographed. The mobile terminal 910 may be configured to be able to make a voice call with another mobile terminal 910 via the communication unit 917 using the speaker 913 and the microphone 914 shown in FIG. It is not necessary to have this function. In addition, the communication unit 917 may be configured not only to be connected to a mobile phone network (packet network) but also to be able to connect to a wireless LAN, or may not have such a communication function. Similarly, the mobile terminal 910 may be configured to transmit / receive information to / from the server device 930 via the network 920.

(Slot machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 provides a game for obtaining a predetermined number of game medals by aligning the symbols displayed on the three reels 21a to 21c on a predetermined line. Yes, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display means 20 for displaying symbols by the reels 21a to 21c, the operating means 30 for receiving the player's operation, the main control board 100 for controlling the game, and the effects for the game The effect means 40 to perform and the sub control board 200 which controls this effect means 40 are comprised.

(Main control board 100)
The main control board 100 is a means for overall control including the progress and effects of the game in the slot machine 1 and controls the driving (rotation and stop) control of the role lottery means 110 for performing the lottery of the roles and the symbol display means 20. Reel control means 120 to be performed, stop symbol determination means 130 to determine a symbol when the symbol display means 20 is stopped, payout control means 140 to control the payout of game medals at the time of winning, setting values related to the payout rate Set value setting means 150, flag information storage means 160 for storing the lottery result of the role lottery means 110, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the effective line, which will be described later, stop when the special role is won by the role lottery means 110 Special role carry-over means 170 for holding the winning state until the winning (until winning), game state control means 180 for controlling the progress and state of the game And it is configured to have a freeze control unit 190 for performing a freeze control to be described later. As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs calculations, a random number generator 102 that performs a lottery of roles, and data that is captured when the main CPU 101 performs various controls. It has a RAM 103 for temporarily storing, a ROM 104 for storing a program necessary for the progress of the game, etc., and an I / F circuit 105 for communicating with the sub-control board 200. 106 is configured to be able to transmit and receive data. In the main control board 100, the main CPU 101 is configured to execute a game control program recorded in the ROM 104 by developing it in the RAM 103 and controlling the game.

  The symbol display means 20 is electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 4) of the main control board 100. The symbol display means 20 includes three rotatable reels 21 (left reel 21a, middle reel 21b, right reel 21c) on which various symbols are drawn along the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder, and reel drive means 22 (left reel drive). Means 22a, middle reel driving means 22b, right reel driving means 22c) and reel position detecting means 23 (left reel position detecting means 23a, middle reel position detecting means 23b, right reel position detecting means 23c). Has been. The three reels 21 a to 21 c are provided in parallel in the left-right direction, and are arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from the reel display window 11 formed in the front door 3 of the slot machine 1. . Therefore, these reels 21 a to 21 c are arranged so that a total of nine symbols can be seen from the reel display window 11 of the slot machine 1. On each of the reels 21a to 21c, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, 21 symbols from No. 0 to No. 20 are displayed, and are variably displayed in order of increasing numbers. In FIG. 5, red 7, blue 7, and special symbols are symbols particularly related to a special role described later of the slot machine 1. A blank is a symbol that does not constitute a role. Further, the reel driving means 22a to 22c are constituted by stepping motors or the like, and are connected to the rotation center portions of the reels 21a to 21c, and their operations are controlled by the reel control means 120 of the main control board 100. Further, the reel position detecting means 23a to 23c are for detecting the stop positions of the respective reels 21a to 21c and determining the symbols displayed on the effective lines. The reel position detecting means 23a to 23c The detected value is read by the main control board 100 and passed to the stop symbol determination means 130. A hopper device 50 for paying out game medals is connected to the output side of the main control board 100, and its operation is controlled by the payout control means 140.

  Further, an operating means 30 is electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 4) of the main control board 100, and this operating means 30 is a bet button 31 (a 1 bet button 31a and a MAX bet button 31b). , A start lever 32, a stop button 33 (a left stop button 33a, a middle stop button 33b, a right stop button 33c), and a settlement button 34. The start lever 32 is a lever operated when starting the reels 21a to 21c provided as the symbol display means 20, and has a function as a start means. The stop button 33 (33a to 33c) is a button operated by the player when stopping each of the rotating reels 21a to 21c, and has a function as a stopping means. The bet button 31 is a switch that is operated when the player inserts (bets) a stored medal (credit) into the slot machine 1, and the symbol combination line is activated by the operation. The medal insertion slot 51 shown in FIG. 3 is a part for inserting a game medal to activate the effective line, similarly to the bet button 31, and the insertion of the game medal from the medal insertion slot 51 is a bet. This is included in the operation of the button 31. In addition, when game medals are inserted in excess of the number that can be bet in one unit game, it is stored in the inside of the slot machine 1 (game medium storage means 141) within the range of a predetermined number. It is configured. The settlement button 34 is a button for paying out game medals stored in the slot machine 1 and game medals bet.

(Role lottery means 110)
The combination lottery unit 110 includes a random number generation unit 111 that generates a random number value, a random number extraction unit 112 that extracts a random number value from the random number generation unit 111, and a winning probability of each of a plurality of combinations within a range that the random number value can take. A role lottery table storage unit 114 that stores a correspondingly defined role lottery table; a random number determination unit 113 that determines whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the random number value acquired by the random number extraction unit 112 and the role lottery table; , And is configured. Here, as a combination, as shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of types of special combinations, a plurality of types of small combinations, and a replay are provided. When the winning combination lottery means 110 wins any winning combination, the winning combination flag is turned on to the flag information storage means 160 described later. As described above, the combination lottery means 110 has a function as a combination determination means for determining a winning combination.

  Here, a special combination means that when a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination stops (wins) on a valid line, no game medal is paid out, but a special game state (a game medal can be expected to be acquired more than a normal game). , A state in which a special game that is advantageous to the player is executed), and BB (big bonus) and MB (middle bonus) are provided. BB is a role to be transferred to BB game which is one of special games (so-called a game in which a continuous action device for a first type special object operates), and MB is another one of special games. It is a role to shift to a certain MB game (a game in which a so-called accessory continuous operation device related to a second type special accessory operates). For example, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when a game is played with three game medals inserted, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the special roles shown in FIG. When stopped (winning), it is configured to shift to a BB game or an MB game. The BB game is a game in which a general game and a bonus game in which a predetermined small role is won with a high probability can be repeated until the number of game medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 345). In addition, the MB game is a game that can be repeatedly performed until all the small roles are won without being drawn and the number of game medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 253). In this MB game, the reel control means 120, which will be described later, has one frame from when the stop button 33 (33a to 33c) is pressed against at least one of the three reels 21a to 21c. Within a minute, it is determined to stop the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c (in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the left reel 21a corresponds). Further, the special combination is not limited to these BB and MB, and RB (regular bonus) and SB (single bonus) can be provided. RB is a role to be transferred to RB game which is one of special games (so-called a game in which a condition actuating device related to a first type special character is operated). In this RB game, a predetermined small role has a high probability. The bonus game to be won can be repeated 12 times or until it is won 8 times. In addition, when SB symbol combinations are aligned on the active line, one game SB game is played, but this SB may be used as a role for controlling the game state.

  A small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of game medals are paid out when the combination of symbols is aligned on the active line. Depending on the type of small combination, the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination The number of game medals to be paid out is set differently. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the small roles 1 to 3 are set as shown in FIG. 6 (the small roles 1A to 1F are set for the small role 1). . Note that “any” in the small combination 1A and the small combination 3 means an arbitrary symbol. In this slot machine 1, three game medals are paid out when the combinations of symbols of the small combination 1A to the small combination 1F are aligned on the active line. Further, when the combination of symbols of the small role 2 is aligned on the active line, six game medals are paid out, and when the combination of symbols of the small role 3 is aligned on the effective line, two game medals are paid out. Furthermore, the replay is a re-playing role in which a game can be played again while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the game. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, replay 1 to replay 10 are set as shown in FIG.

(Reel control means 120)
The reel control unit 120 controls the start and stop of the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c according to the timing when the start lever 32 and the stop button 33 of the operation unit 30 are operated. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the start lever 32 is operated at time t0, the reel control means 120 rotates the reels 21a to 21c, and then the stop buttons 33a to 33 at time t1 to t3. Each time 33c is operated, a gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state, a special gaming state, etc.) managed by a gaming state control unit 180, which will be described later, a lottery result by the combination lottery unit 110, and a stop button 33 ( Based on the timing at which the left stop button 33a, middle stop button 33b, and right stop button 33c) are operated, the stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33a to 33c are determined, and the reels The position determined by controlling the driving of the driving means (stepping motors) 22a to 22c. Stopping the rotation of each reel 21 a - 21 c. As described above, the reel control means 120 has a function as a fluctuation display means for variably displaying the display area in which a plurality of symbols are displayed by the reels 21a to 21c.

  Here, although not shown, a symbol combination line is provided in a portion including the reel display window 11 of the slot machine 1. The “design combination line” is a design line when the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, and is a line that forms a design combination. In the present embodiment, with respect to the 3 × 3 symbols displayed on the reel display window 11 as described above, the lines provided respectively in the middle, upper, and lower stages in the horizontal direction, and the diagonal directions in the lower right and lower left directions. A total of 5 lines of each line. And three symbols which continue on the upper and lower sides of each reel 21a-21c are located on the 1 or more symbol combination line, respectively. In addition, the structure of this symbol combination line is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this structure.

  Further, among the five symbol combination lines, an effective line and an invalid line are set from the symbol combination lines according to the number of game medals inserted by the player. In the present embodiment, the “effective line” is a line that is determined to be a prize and a profit corresponding to the combination is given to the player when a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on the line. It is. On the other hand, an “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an effective line among symbol combination lines, and even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on that line, This is a line that does not give profits (such as paying out game medals) according to the game. In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place. Note that the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that four lines except the lower line are set as effective lines.

  The reel control means 120 is configured to stop the corresponding reels 21a to 21c within a predetermined range from that point when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are pressed against the rotating reels 21a to 21c. Yes. Specifically, when each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is pressed, the rotation of the corresponding reels 21a to 21c is stopped within a predetermined time Ts. This time Ts is 0.19 seconds, for example, and this corresponds to four frames of symbols displayed on the reels 21a to 21c. That is, the reel control means 120 displays the symbols positioned on the effective line of the reels 21a to 21c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33a to 33c when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. It can be stopped within 5 symbols including. Therefore, the reel control means 120, when the winning lottery means 110 has not won any of the winning combinations, the stop buttons 33a to 33c when the symbols constituting any of the winning combinations are on the active line. Even if is pressed, the stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c are determined so that the combination of symbols of any combination does not stop on the effective symbol combination line (effective line). On the other hand, when a winning combination is won, the reel control means 120 wins on a symbol combination line (effective line) that is valid when there is a corresponding symbol within the predetermined range. The stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c are determined so that the combination of symbols of the combination stops.

  In addition, the reel control means 120 wins special roles, and when the special role is carried over by the special role carry-over means 170 described later, The operation of the reels 21a to 21c is controlled so as to preferentially stop the replay on the effective line. Such control when stopping the reels 21a to 21c may be performed using a reel control table.

  Further, the reel control means 120 is configured to control the operation of the reels 21a to 21c so that the interval between the previous game and the next game is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (minimum game time) T0. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, when the next game is started after the minimum game time T0 has elapsed since the start lever 32 was operated at time t0 and the reels 21a to 21c started to rotate (from time t0). When the start lever 32 is operated again at the time t5 after the time t4 when the time T0 has elapsed), the reels 21a to 21c start rotating according to the operation of the start lever 32 (the reel 21a at the time t5). ˜21c rotation is started). However, as shown in FIG. 9, when the start lever 32 is operated at time t5 ′ before the time t4 when the minimum game time T0 elapses, the reel control means 120 is operated at the time when the start lever 32 is operated ( At time t5 ′), the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is not started, and the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started when the minimum game time T0 has elapsed (time t4). For example, 4.1 seconds is set as the minimum game time T0.

  Here, the above-mentioned small combination 1 is composed of six small combinations 1A to 1F. The small roles 1A to 1F are configured so that combinations of symbols are different as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10A, for the small roles 1A to 1F, in addition to the above-mentioned small role 1A, there are a total of six winning roles of small roles 1AB to 1AF. Assigned. In FIG. 10 (a), the parentheses of the winning combination indicate the small roles 1AB to 1F assigned to the small role 1AB to the small role 1AF. For example, when the small role 1AB is elected as the winning role, It shows that the small combination 1A and the small combination 1B are won in duplicate. The push order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is assigned to the small role 1AB to the small role 1AF. For example, when the small role 1AB is elected, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are arranged in the order of left middle right. When operated, the reel control means 120 stops the bell symbol on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, that is, displays the combination of the symbols of the small role 1A in three overlaps on the middle stage and two diagonal active lines. (It is “◯” in FIG. 10A and this symbol combination is called “high eye bell”). Further, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the other pressing order, the reel control means 120 displays the bell symbol on the upper stage of the middle reel 21b, that is, the small role 1A is displayed on the upper effective line. The symbol is configured to be displayed alone (“x” in FIG. 10A, and this symbol combination is called “Ameme Bell”). The same applies to the small roles 1AC to 1AF. When the small combination 1A is elected as a winning combination, the reel control means 120 is configured to display a bell symbol on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b regardless of the order of operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. Has been. In addition, as described above, when the combination of symbols of the small role 1A is aligned on the active line, three game medals are paid out for one active line, so the symbol of the small role 1A is displayed in three overlaps. Nine game medals are paid out when the game is displayed, and three game medals are paid out when displayed alone. When winning the small role 1AD, when the middle stop button 33b is operated for the first time, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, and thereafter either the left stop button 33a or the right stop button 33c Since the same result is obtained even if the button is operated first, the pressing order of the stop buttons in FIG. 10A is displayed as “medium--”.

  Moreover, the replay is composed of ten replays 1 to 10 as described above, and is assigned so that combinations of symbols are different as shown in FIG. In addition, for these replays 1 to 10, as shown in FIG. 10B, there are replays 12 </ b> A to 12 </ b> F including a single replay 1, replay 1, and replay 2, and replay 3 and replay 4. The included replays 34A to 34F are assigned as winning combinations. Also in this replay, the parentheses of the winning combination shown in FIG. 10B are the same as the description of the small combination 1 described above.

  The order of pressing the stop buttons 33a to 33c is also assigned to the winning combination of these replays. For example, when the replay 12A is won, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right. For example, the symbol combination of Replay 2 is stopped on the active line (“2” in FIG. 10B), and the symbol combination of Replay 1 is stopped on the active line if operated in the other pressing order. (“1” in FIG. 10B). Similarly, when the replay 34A is won, if the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle left and right, the symbol combination of the replay 3 is stopped on the active line (“3” in FIG. 10B). "), If the operation is performed in the other pressing order, the symbol combination of the replay 4 is stopped on the effective line (" 4 "in FIG. 10B). The same applies to the replays 12B to 12F and the replays 34B to 34F. When Replay 1 is selected as the winning combination, the reel control unit 120 is configured to stop the combination of symbols of Replay 1 on the active line regardless of the order of operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. Has been.

  In addition, FIG. 11 also shows the winning probability of the combination in each gaming state described later. Here, the special role indicates the winning probability of addition for each BB and MB. In addition, “-” shown for each combination indicates that the lottery of the combination is not performed in the gaming state. In the special game state when the MB wins and wins, the winning combination is not performed, and the game is performed with all the small combinations winning. Furthermore, the probability that no winning combination is won (probability in the case of so-called “losing”) is a probability obtained by subtracting from 1 the total winning probability of the special combination, small combination and replay (replaying combination).

  Here, as described above, when each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is operated, the reel control unit 120 causes the corresponding reels 21a to 21c to display the symbols positioned on the effective line when the operation is performed. It is configured to stop within 5 symbols including. As shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the replay symbols are arranged so that the interval between them is within 5 frames in any of the reels 21a to 21c. Therefore, no matter what rotation position of each of the reels 21a to 21c, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the reel control means 120 can draw a replay symbol on the effective line. . Similarly, the reel control means 120 can pull the bell symbols of the reels 21a to 21c onto the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. The same is true for the cherry pattern on the right reel 21c. Therefore, when the replays 1 to 4 configured with these symbols are selected, the reel control unit 120 controls the combinations of these symbols to be aligned on the effective line. Note that for the winning combination 1A and the winning combinations 1AB to 1AF, the reel control unit 120 sets the bell in the middle or upper stage of the middle reel 21b according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. In order to make it easier for the player to recognize that the bell symbols are aligned, when the bell symbol is stopped at the middle of the middle reel 21b, the left reel 21a and the right symbol are controlled. When the bell design is also stopped at the middle stage of the reel 21c and the bell design is stopped at the upper stage of the middle reel 21b, the bell design is also stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 21a and the right reel 21c. Yes.

(Stop symbol determination means 130)
When all of the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, the stop symbol determination means 130 determines whether or not a combination of symbols is aligned on any of the above-mentioned effective lines. It is determined that the combination has been established (winned) in the game. At this time, the stop symbol determining means 130 determines the symbol located on the effective line by detecting the angle and the number of steps when the stepping motor is stopped, for example, using the reel position detecting means 23a to 23c. Based on this, the presence or absence of a winning combination (winning) is determined. When the table is used for the control when stopping the reels 21a to 21c, the stop symbol determining means 130 does not determine the symbol combination after the reels 21a to 21c are actually stopped. When the stop position of the reels 21a to 21c is determined by the control means 120 using a table, the combination of symbols that stop on the effective line may be determined.

(Payout control means 140)
The payout control means 140 pays out medals in accordance with the winning combination (small winning combination 1 to 3 in the slot machine according to the present embodiment) as a result of the determination by the stop symbol determining means 130. Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game medals can be stored therein by the game medium storage unit 141 provided in the payout control unit 140 (hereinafter referred to as “game medals”). The game medals stored in the slot machine 1 are called “credits”). When a game medal with a maximum bet number (three in the present embodiment) or more is inserted from the medal insertion slot 51 or when a winning combination for paying out a game medal is won, the payout control means 140 receives the game medal. It is stored (stored inside) in the game medium storage means 141. When the number of stored game medals (credits) exceeds a predetermined number (50 in the above case), the payout control means 140 causes the hopper device 50 to pay out the excess number of game medals. It is configured as follows. Further, the payout control means 140 is configured to cause the hopper device 50 to pay out a bet game medal and a stored game medal (credit) when the settlement button 34 is operated. At this time, the number of game medals being bet and the number of storages in the game medium storage unit 141 is zero.

(Set value setting means 150)
The set value setting means 150 performs settings relating to a lottery or payout of a combination in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment by operating a setting key (not shown). In the slot machine 1, when the power is turned off, the setting key is turned on to turn on the power, and after performing a predetermined operation to input the setting value, the setting key is turned off. It is configured to be stored in the value storage means 151. For example, 6 set values from 1 to 6 can be set, and the winning lottery means 110 changes the winning probability of the winning combination according to the set value, and thereby the payout rate of game medals to be paid out It is configured to change the (payout rate). Therefore, the winning probability shown in FIG. 11 is an example. Further, in the present embodiment, when the set value is changed, part of the information related to the game (game state such as a special role winning flag, a normal game state, a re-game probability variation game state) is held. Other information (reel driving state, winning flag for small part, etc.) is initialized. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the set value cannot be changed even when the above operation is performed when the slot machine 1 is in the special gaming state RT6. Further, the setting value may not be changed even in the bonus internal medium state RT4.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the power is turned on, the set value setting means 150 determines whether the front door 3 is opened and the setting key is turned on (step S530). Further, when the setting value setting means 150 determines that the setting key is on with the front door 3 opened, the setting value setting means 150 checks the state of the RAM 103 (step S531). For example, when the RAM 103 has a function of generating a checksum of stored data and storing the checksum together with the data, the setting value setting unit 150 stores the checksum obtained from the current data in the RAM 103 and the RAM 103. The checksums are compared, and if they match, it is determined that the RAM 103 is normal, and if they do not match, it is determined that the RAM 103 is abnormal. The setting value setting means 150 determines from the result of checking the state of the RAM 103 (step S532) that if it is determined to be normal, a control command (normal setting value change start command) that starts changing the setting value in a normal state. ) Is transmitted to the sub control board 200 (step S533), and if it is determined that there is an abnormality, a control command (abnormal setting value change start command) indicating that the setting value change is started in the presence of the abnormality is transmitted to the sub control board 200. (Step S534). Then, the setting value setting means 150 monitors whether the setting key is turned off (step S535). When the setting key is turned off, the setting value storage means 151 stores the set setting value, and this setting is also made. A control command including the value (setting value change end command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 (step S536). If it is determined in step S530 that the setting key is OFF, the setting value setting unit 150 transmits a power-off recovery command to the sub-control board 200 (step S537).

(Flag information storage means 160)
The flag information storage unit 160 stores the type of the winning combination and the fact that the flag is turned on when a flag for any combination is turned on by the combination lottery unit 110. As will be described later, the timing at which the information stored in the flag information storage means 160 is deleted (the timing at which the winning flag is turned off) differs between the special combination and other combinations. That is, in the case of a special role, the information stored in the flag information storage means 160 is erased on condition that the special game symbols are aligned on the active line, and the special role symbols are not aligned on the active line. After the next game, the symbol is carried over until the symbol is aligned on the active line, but in the case of a role other than that, the end of the game is completed regardless of whether the symbol for that symbol is aligned on the active line. It will be erased and will not be carried over to the next game.

(Special role carry-over means 170)
The special role carry-over means 170 wins the special role by the role lottery means 110, and when the flag for the special role is set in the flag information storage means 160, until the symbols of the selected special role are aligned on the active line, Carrying over the winning combination (maintaining the flagged state), and when the symbols of the special combination are on the active line, the carry-over of the special combination ends (the flag is lowered). For other roles, the flag is lowered (cannot be carried over to the next game) if the symbols cannot be aligned in the winning game.

(Game state control means 180)
The game state control means 180 controls the game state in the slot machine 1 and is configured to include a normal game control means 181, a special game control means 182, and a re-game probability variation game control means 183. . As shown in FIG. 13, in an initial state such as when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on or reset (also referred to as “RAM clear”), the game state control means 180 is a normal game control means 181. This slot machine 1 enters the normal gaming state (not inside) RT0. Here, “non-inside” means a state in which a special role is not won, such as when power is turned on or RAM is cleared.

  Then, in this normal gaming state RT0, if one of the small roles 1AB to 1 small role 1AF is won by the combination lottery means 110 and an operation other than the pressing order corresponding to the winning combination is performed, the pattern of the small combination 1A is displayed. When the combination of is displayed on the upper line of the active line alone, in other words, "Ameme Bell", which is a combination of symbols when the operations do not match, is aligned on the active line, the gaming state control means 180 The re-game probability variation game control means 183 is activated, and the slot machine 1 enters the first re-game probability variation game state RT1. The re-game probability variation game is a game configured such that the winning probability of replay (re-game player) is different from the normal game state RT0. As shown in FIG. 11, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the replay (replay 1 and replay 12A to replay 12F is added together in both the normal gaming state RT0 and the first replay probability changing gaming state RT1. ) Winning probability is almost the same.

  In this slot machine 1, the re-game probability variation game control means 183 has four game states with different replay winning probabilities as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, when the combination of symbols of replay 2 is aligned on the active line in the first replay probability variation game state RT1, the replay probability variation game control means 183 sets the game state to the second replay probability variation game state RT1. A transition is made to the re-game probability variation game state RT2. Further, when the combination of symbols of the replay 3 is aligned on the active line in the second replay probability variation game state RT2, the replay probability variation game control means 183 changes the game state to the third replay probability variation game state. After the transition to RT3, when the symbol combinations of Replay 4 are aligned on the active line, the transition is made to the first replay probability variation state RT1. Further, in the second and third replay probability variation game states RT2 and RT3, when the above-mentioned Anme Bells are aligned on the active line, the regame probability variation game control means 183 changes the game state to the first regame probability variation. Transition to the gaming state RT1. Note that, as in the second and third replay probability varying game states RT2 and RT3 shown in FIG. 11, the game state in which the winning probability of replay (replaying role) is set higher than the normal game state is indicated as “Replay Time”. (RT) ".

  On the other hand, when the special combination is won by the combination lottery means 110 in the normal gaming state RT0 and the first to third re-game probability variation gaming states RT1 to RT3, the state shifts to the bonus internal state RT4. Here, “inside” means a state where the special combination is won but the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is not arranged on the active line. In the gaming state control means 180 of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the re-game probability variation game control means 183 is executed. When the bonus internal medium state RT4 is entered, the special combination carry-over means 170 carries over the winning combination until the winning special symbols are aligned on the active line (that is, the bonus internal intermediate state RT4 is continued).

  In the bonus internal medium state RT4, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination is aligned on the active line, the game state control means 180 executes (activates) the special game control means 182 and the slot machine 1 It becomes special game state RT5. When the game state shifts to the special game state RT5, a game (special game) advantageous to a player who can expect to acquire a game medal more than the normal game is executed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, as described above, the predetermined end condition is, for example, a case where a predetermined number of game medals are paid out to the player in the special game state. When a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the special game state RT5, the operation of the special game control means 182 is finished, the normal game control means 181 is executed, and the normal game state RT0 is entered.

  In any game state, a predetermined number of game medals are paid out (or stored) by the payout control means 140 when a combination of symbols corresponding to a small role is won and placed on the active line (winning). ), A replay is executed when a combination of symbols corresponding to winning a replay (replaying combination) is aligned on the active line. Further, the above description of the gaming state is an example, and the present invention is not limited to the transition of the gaming state.

(Freeze control means 190)
The freeze control unit 190 freezes a game for a predetermined period of time (to make it pause) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, as the “freeze effect” for temporarily suspending the function of the operation means 30 of the slot machine 1, the operation of the bet button 31 for temporarily accepting game media or determining the bet number of game media credited in advance is performed. A stop state can be considered, an operation of the start lever 32 for starting the game can be temporarily stopped, and a stop operation of the reels 21a to 21c by the stop buttons 33a to 33c is temporarily stopped. It can also be considered. Here, as a mode in which the function of the operation means 30 is temporarily stopped, a signal based on a player's operation (for example, a signal from a sensor that senses the insertion of a game medium, a bet button 31, a start lever 32, or a stop button). There may be a case where the reception of a signal transmitted from the operation means 30 based on the operation of 33a to 33c is not performed for a predetermined period. In this case, when a signal transmitted based on the player's operation within a predetermined period is accepted, a control process for invalidating the received signal may be performed, or the player's operation may be performed within the predetermined period. Even when a signal transmitted based on this is detected, it is conceivable that the reception process itself is not performed. Further, when a signal transmitted based on the player's operation is received within a predetermined period, the signal is received based on the player's operation, but the control process of the operating means 30 is performed based on the received signal. In some cases, the control process based on the signal received after the elapse of the predetermined period is started without executing the predetermined period. In addition, regarding the freeze of the start lever 32, even if the start lever 32 is operated, the case where the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is not started for a predetermined period, or the case where the winning lottery is not started for a predetermined period can be exemplified. Such freeze control is not limited to the operation of the start lever 32. For example, when all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, a combination of symbols of special roles is arranged on the effective line. The freeze control can be performed for a predetermined time (that is, when it is determined that a special game will be performed from the next game).

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as one of freeze controls, when a predetermined specific combination is won, a game in which a predetermined number of games have passed since the game won for the specific combination is used. Control for making the progress of the game after 32 operations impossible for a predetermined time is performed. Specifically, when the special combination BB1 shown in FIG. 6 is won, freeze control is performed in the fourth game from the game. As shown in FIG. 14A, the freeze control unit 190 determines whether to perform freeze control based on the lottery result of the combination lottery unit 110. In this freeze determination process S506, when the freeze control means 190 determines that the winning combination lottery means 110 has won BB1, which is a kind of special role (step S5061), the number of games N until the freeze (in this embodiment, 4 games) And the flag F indicating that the freeze control is performed is turned on (step S5062). Also, as shown in FIG. 14B, the freeze control means 190 determines whether or not the game is to be subjected to freeze control every time the start lever 32 is operated, and freezes in a game that satisfies a predetermined condition. Execute control. In this freeze control execution process S510, the freeze control means 190 determines whether or not the flag F is turned on every time the start lever 32 is operated (step S5101), and the flag F is turned on. If it is determined that the number of games N until the freeze is 0 (step S5102), and if it is determined that the number of games N is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the number of games N and the process in the game is terminated. (Step S5103). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5102 that the number of games N is 0, freeze control is performed to disable the progress of the game for a predetermined time after the start lever 32 is operated (step S5104). This freeze control delays the start of rotation of at least one of the reels 21a to 21c, for example, as described above. When performing such freeze control, the freeze control unit 190 sets information related to freeze (for example, freeze time) in the standby effect command C1003 and transmits it to the sub-control board 200 as described above. . Then, when the freeze control ends, the freeze control unit 190 turns off the flag F and ends this process (step S5105).

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, this BB1 is lost because there is no point in freezing when the special combination BB1 is won and the combination of symbols of the BB1 is aligned on the active line in the game. When winning, it is configured such that, for example, a combination that can always be arranged, such as the small combination 1A, is won in duplicate. If the winning combination overlaps with such a small role 1A, regardless of the player's operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the combination of symbols of the small role 1A is aligned on the effective line, and the combination of symbols of BB1 is the game. There will be no alignment. Also, in the subsequent games, when a combination that can be aligned regardless of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, such as the small combination 1A and the replay 1, is won, the combination of symbols of BB1 cannot be aligned. In the case of losing, or in a game won in the small role 2 or 3, the combination of the symbols of BB1 is aligned on the effective line by operating the stop buttons 33a to 33c aiming at the symbols constituting the BB1. Can do.

  By the way, if a freeze occurs when the start lever 32 is operated, the player can recognize that there is a possibility of winning BB1, which is a kind of special role. Therefore, when such a freeze occurs, the player tries to operate the stop buttons 33a to 33c aiming at the symbol of BB1, which is a special role. On the other hand, even in such an internal state where BB1 is elected, a combination of symbols on the active line is always used regardless of the player's operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, such as the small role 1A and the replay 1. If the winning combination is won, the combination of symbols of BB1 cannot be aligned on the active line, regardless of the player's operation as described above. Therefore, when winning a winning combination for which the combination of symbols cannot be aligned unless the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated by aiming at the symbol, such as the small role 2 or the small role 3, the winning combination is won. When freezing is performed when it is not (losing), the combination of symbols of BB1 can be aligned on the effective line as the player intends. Therefore, even if the game has passed the predetermined number of games (4 games) since the freeze control means 190 was won for BB1, the game won for the small role 1A or the replay 1 is not subjected to freeze control. A game after a predetermined number of games has elapsed may be configured such that freeze control is performed when a small combination 2 or a small combination 3 is lost. In this case, the game is performed after the predetermined number of games has passed, and when the predetermined number of games does not fall out of the small role 2 or the small role 3, the freeze control is performed. It is also possible to do. Also, as in the small role 3 shown in FIG. 4, if the cherry symbols cannot be stopped at any of the upper, middle, or lower stages of the left reel 21a, the symbols on the middle reel 21b and the right reel 21c Even if the symbols are arranged, the small combination 3 cannot be won, so that when the symbols other than the cherry and the symbol of BB1 are stopped on the left reel 21a, the freeze control is generated and the symbol combination of BB1 is awarded. You may comprise so that what can be done is alert | reported. Further, as described above, the freeze control may be performed in a game in which the combination of symbols of BB1 can be aligned until the symbols of BB1 are aligned on the effective line.

(Sub control board 200)
In such a slot machine 1, the main control board 100 that controls the game and the sub-control board 200 that controls the effects of the game are separated so that the game result cannot be influenced from the outside. It is configured. Therefore, the main control board 100 transmits a control command including information related to the game (control state) such as the above-described winning result and game state to the sub control board 200 in order to control the effect executed on the sub control board 200. The presentation control board 300 of the sub-control board 200 receives this control command, determines the presentation mode, the image display device 41 constituting the presentation means 40, and various presentation lamps 42. In addition, the sound emitting unit (speaker) 43 is configured to produce effects using video, light, and sound effects.

  In the sub-control board 200, the effect control board 300 and the image sound generation board 400 are connected to a bus 210 as shown in FIG. The effect control board 300 is provided with a sub CPU 310, a random number generator 320, a RAM 330, a ROM 340, and an I / F circuit 350, which are connected to the bus 210. On the other hand, the image sound generation board 400 is provided with an image control IC 410 and a sound source IC 440 connected to the bus 210 described above. Further, a video RAM 420, an image ROM 430, and an image display device 41 are connected to the image control IC 410. Further, a sound source ROM 450 and an amplifier 460 are connected to the sound source IC 440, and upper and lower speakers 43 (43a, 43b) are connected to the amplifier 460. In addition, the above-described various effect lamps 42 (42a, 42b) are also connected to the bus 210, and the lighting / extinguishing operation thereof is controlled by the effect control board 300. Further, sub input means 44 is connected to the bus 210. The sub input unit 44 gives an instruction from the player to the effect executed on the sub control board 200, and includes, for example, buttons and direction keys. This sub input means 44 is arrange | positioned above the stop buttons 33a-33c, for example, as shown in FIG.

  The sub CPU 310 expands and executes the effect control program recorded in the ROM 340 in the RAM 330, and controls the image control IC 410 and the sound source IC 440 provided on the image sound generation substrate 400 to control the image display device 41 and the speaker 43 ( 43a, 43b) is used to produce a game with video and sound effects. The video displayed on the image display device 41 is displayed when the image control IC 410 expands and executes the image information stored in the image ROM 430 on the video RAM 420, and from the speaker 43 (43a, 43b). The output sound effect (music, voice, sound effect, etc.) is reproduced from the sound information extracted from the sound source ROM 450 by the sound source IC 440 and output from the speaker 43 (43a, 43b) via the amplifier 460.

  The effect executed by the sub CPU 310 is determined according to the control command received by the sub CPU 310 via the I / F circuit 350, as described above, from the main control board 100. Although controlled, a part of the aspect (pattern) of the effect is configured to be determined using the random number value generated by the random number generator 320 provided on the effect control board 300.

(Processing on the main control board 100)
Next, processing in each game controlled by the main control board 100 will be described using FIGS. 15 to 18 together. Here, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing until the player performs a bet operation and start lever operation at the start of the game, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing from the rotation of the reel to the stop. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing after the reels are stopped. FIG. 18 is a flow of control commands transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200 (effect control board 300) in one unit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example. In the following description, a function based on a game control program executed by the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 is referred to as “main control means”.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the game is started, the main control means manages the game state by the game state control means 180 (step S500). That is, if the current gaming state is the special gaming state RT5 and the special game ending condition is satisfied in the previous game, the state shifts to the normal gaming state RT0, and the current gaming state is the normal gaming state RT0 and in the previous game. If the transition condition to the re-gaming probability variation gaming state RT1 is satisfied, the game proceeds to the re-gaming probability variation gaming state RT1. Then, when the game can be executed, the main control means transmits to the sub-control board 200 a game state command C1000 indicating that the current game state and the game medal can be accepted (bet) (step S501). ).

  At the start of the game, the player inserts a game medal from the medal insertion box 51, or operates the bet button 31 (1 bet button 31a or MAX bet button 31b) to determine the number of game medals desired by the player. Make a bet. The main control means monitors that the bet operation is performed (step S502). When the bet operation is performed, the bet is made by the number of game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 51 or by the operation of the bet button 31. Bet information including information such as the number of game medals is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 as a bet command C1001 (step S503). Note that when the combination of symbols of replay (re-gamer) is aligned on the active line in the previous game, a bet command C1001 indicating that a game medal has been automatically inserted is transmitted.

  Further, the main control means monitors whether or not the start lever 32 has been operated by the player (step S504). Then, when the start lever 32 is operated, the lottery means 110 performs lottery drawing (step S505). When the winning lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 110, the main control means determines whether or not the freeze control is performed by the freeze control means 190 as described above (step S506). Then, the main control means transmits information (starting operation information) that the start lever 32 has been operated to the sub-control board 200 as a start lever reception command C1002 (step S507). For example, the start lever 32 has been operated. When the control (freeze control) for delaying the start of rotation of at least a part of the reels 21 a to 21 c is performed for a predetermined time, the freeze control means 190 of the main control means instructs the sub-control board 200 to perform a standby effect command. C1003 is transmitted (step S508), and a condition device state number command C1004 for instructing the determination of the production mode including the winning information which is the lottery result of the combination is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 (step S509).

  Subsequently, the main control unit controls the reel driving units 22a to 22c to be driven and controlled by the reel control unit 120 so as to rotate all the reels 21a to 21c. First, as shown in FIG. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when it is determined that the game is a game in which four games have passed since winning BB1 which is a kind of special role), freeze control is executed (step S510). ). Then, the main control means monitors whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c) (step S511), and when the minimum game time has elapsed, this minimum The count of the game time is set to 0 and time counting is started again (step S512), and all the reels 21a to 21c are rotated (step S513). In step S513, when the reel control unit 120 starts rotation of the reels 21a to 21c, the first to third cylinder rotation start commands C1005 to C1007, which are change start information, are sent to the sub-control board 200. Send. Here, among the three reels 21a to 21c, the first reel rotation start command C1005 is transmitted when the rotation of the left reel 21a starts, and the second reel rotation start command C1006 is transmitted when the rotation of the middle reel 21b is started. When the rotation of the right reel 21c is started, a third drum rotation start command C1007 is transmitted. Therefore, the first to third cylinder rotation start commands C1005 to C1007 are not necessarily transmitted in the order shown in FIG. In this way, the reels 21a to 21c are rotated by the reel driving means 22a to 22c, so that the symbols on the reels 21a to 21c are variably displayed in the vertical direction in the reel display window 11 at a predetermined speed.

  When the player operates each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, an operation signal generated at that time is input to the main control board 100. In a state where the reels 21a to 21c are variably displayed, the main control means monitors the input of this operation signal by a stop operation on the player's stop buttons 33a to 33c (step S514). Upon receipt, the reel control means 120 determines a unique stop position based on the lottery result of the combination and the position of the symbol (reception position) on the reels 21a to 21c when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, and the stop button 33a By controlling the driving of the reel driving units 22a to 22c corresponding to .about.33c, the reels 21a to 21c related to the reel driving units 22a to 22c are controlled to stop (step S515). Here, among the stop operations for the three reels 21a to 21c that rotate, the first operation is called the first stop and the next operation is the second regardless of the order in which the three stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. This is called stop and the last operation is called third stop. In addition, the main control means uses the first stop button 33a to 33c as operation information each time the three stop buttons 33a to 33c are pushed by the player and the rotation of the corresponding reels 21a to 21c is stopped. A reception command C1008 and a rotation rotation stop command C1009, a second stop reception command C1010 and a rotation rotation rotation stop command C1011, and a third stop reception command C1012 and a rotation rotation rotation stop command C1013 are transmitted to the sub-control means (step S516). ). Among these control commands, the first to third stop acceptance commands C1008, C1010, and C1012 are commands indicating that the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c has been accepted, and the (first to third) spinning cylinders. The rotation stop commands C1009, C1011 and C1013 are commands indicating that the reels 21a to 21c have stopped. Further, the operation information of the stop buttons 33a to 33c includes the order of the operated stop buttons among the three stop buttons 33a to 33c, the information (stop position) of the symbols stopped in the middle stage, and the stop button 33a. Information on the position of each of the reels 21a to 21c when .about.33c is pressed, and information on the symbol in the middle stage of the reel display window 11 (symbol reception position information) is included. The processes in steps S512 to S514 are repeated until the rotation of all the reels 21a to 21c is stopped (step S517).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17, the main control means determines whether or not the symbol corresponding to any combination (the winning combination by lottery) has stopped on the active line by the stop symbol determination unit 130. (Step S518), an operation symbol display command C1014 indicating information related to the combination of symbols displayed for instructing the reels 21a to 21c to start the production according to the symbols stopped is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 ( Step S519). The operation symbol display command C1014 is a command for instructing the sub-control board 200 to execute the corresponding effect when, for example, the special combination or replay symbols are aligned on the active line. Sent when there is no. Further, the main control means transmits information indicating that the game medal payout has been started to the sub-control board 200 as a medal payout start command C1015 (step S520). In the medal payout start command C1015, the number of medals to be paid out is set, and 0 is set when symbols other than the small role from which game medals are paid out are aligned on the active line. As a result of the above determination, when it is determined that the symbol (bonus symbol) corresponding to the special role is displayed on the active line (step S521), the main control means is predetermined by the freeze control means 190. Freeze control is performed for a predetermined time (step S522), and the special game control means 182 is executed by the game state control means 180 to shift to the special game state RT5 (in the above case, BB game or MB game) (step S523). ). When it is determined that the symbols corresponding to the small roles 1 to 3 (small role symbols) are aligned (winned) when the bonus symbols are not aligned on the active line (step S524), the main The control means pays out a game medal corresponding to the small role won by the payout control means 140 (step S525), and when the payout of the game medal is completed, a medal payout end command C1016 is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 (step S526). ). Furthermore, when it is determined that the symbols (replay symbols) corresponding to the replays 1 to 4 (replaying characters) are aligned on the active line when the small role symbols are not aligned on the active line (step S527). The main control means performs control to execute the re-game (step S528). Thus, when the process for one game is completed, the main control means transmits the information to the sub-control board 200 as an operation end command C1017 (step S529).

  Although not shown in FIG. 18, when the main control board 100 detects that an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, an error notification command is transmitted to the sub control board 200. For example, when it is detected that the front door 3 is opened, an error notification command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 as a control command notifying that effect. When it is detected that the error state has returned to the normal state, an error cancellation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 as a control command notifying that effect. For example, when the front door 3 is closed, an error cancel command notifying that is transmitted. When the main control board 100 detects in the hopper device 50 that the game medals are jammed or there is no game medals to be paid out, it takes a predetermined time or more to pay out the game medals. When an error notification command for notifying that there is an abnormality in the device 50 is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 and the abnormal state is canceled and the state before the error is restored, an error cancellation command for notifying that is transmitted. Further, when the power is cut off for some reason during the game, when the power is turned on again, as described with reference to FIG. Sent to. Further, when the settlement button 34 is operated between the end of the previous game and the operation of the start lever 32 of the next game, a control command indicating that the settlement has been completed indicates that the settlement has started. Is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 200.

(Production by production control board 300)
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect control board 300 of the sub control board 200 is used for each unit game according to the progress of the game controlled by the main control board (main control means) 100. An effect pattern is selected by the effect control means to be executed, and an effect using the effect means 40 including the image display device 41, the effect lamp 42, the sound emitting unit 43, and the like is executed. Specifically, based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 100, the stop lever 33 (any one of 33a to 33c) of the third stop is operated after the start lever 32 is operated, and all the reels 21a are operated. Production pattern performed until 21c stops, production pattern performed when a combination of symbols of some role is aligned on the active line when all reels are stopped (winning), and next An effect pattern to be performed when the bet button 31 of the game is operated is determined, and an effect is performed based on the effect pattern. Hereinafter, the effect execution process by this effect control means will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect execution process, and FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the markers displayed on the screen of the image display device 41.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the effect control means monitors the start lever reception command C1002 transmitted from the main control board 100 (step S600). When it is determined that the start lever 32 has been operated by receiving the start lever acceptance command C1002, the gaming state included in the gaming state command C1000, the presence / absence of freeze control included in the standby effect command C1003, and the condition device state number command C1004 The game information such as the condition device state number (the result of lottery by the part lottery means 110) included in the game is acquired, and the effect state is determined (step S601).

  Here, as the effect state, the normal effect state in which the effect is performed in the normal game state (the normal game state RT0 and the first replay probability varying game state RT1 in FIG. 13), and freeze control is performed by the freeze control means 190. The combination of combination of the effect of the special effect and the effect of the effect in the internal state of executing the effect when the special effect is won by the role lottery means and the bonus internal state RT4 is achieved. There are a special effect state in which an effect when the special game state RT5 is executed and a special game state is executed, an ART effect state in which an effect for an ART game in which an AT game and an RT game are combined, and the like. In addition, AT game means that when a role with the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is won, such as the above-mentioned small role 1AB to small role 1AF, replay 12A to replay 12F, and replay 34A to replay 34F, By notifying the player of the order using the above-described image display device 41 or the like (hereinafter referred to as “assist”), a game advantageous to the player is provided. The RT game is a game state in which the winning probability of the replay (regame player) is set higher than the normal game state RT0 among the replay probability varying game states controlled by the game state control means 180. The game is performed in (second and third re-game probability variation game states RT2, RT3). In addition, as an AT game, it is possible not to notify the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c but to notify the type of the selected small role. In addition, as an effect in the internal medium effect state, an effect that informs that the special role is won and the special game is executed, or an effect that informs the type of the special role that is won Is included.

  When the effect control means determines the effect state from the game information, the effect control means selects a lottery table corresponding to the effect state (step S602), and determines the effect pattern by lottery using the selected lottery table (step S603). Here, the effect control means is provided with a lottery table for each effect state described above, and can select an effect pattern corresponding to the effect state by selecting a lottery table corresponding to the effect state. Then, based on the effect pattern determined by lottery, the effect control means executes the effect (effect 1) from when the start lever 32 is operated until all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped (step S604). ).

  Next, the production control means monitors the spinning rotation stop command C1009, C1011 and C1013 transmitted from the main control board 100 (step S605), and if it is determined that all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, the operation symbol display is performed. A combination of symbols stopped on the active line is acquired from the command C1014 (step S606), and an effect (effect 2) corresponding to the state is executed (step S607). For example, when the combination of symbols of small role 1 to small role 3 is complete or when the combination of symbols of replay 1 to replay 4 is complete, an effect corresponding to the combination is executed, and the combination of symbols of any combination If it is not complete, the effect of losing is performed. Further, the effect control means monitors the bet command C1001 transmitted from the main control board 100 (step S608). When a bet operation is performed, the effect (effect) until the start lever 32 of the next game is operated. 3) is executed (step S609), and the execution of the effect for one game is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the effect control unit according to the present embodiment uses the identification information for identifying the currently executed effect (effect pattern) in the execution of the effect as an image on the screen of the image display device 41. It is configured to be displayed above (hereinafter, this image is referred to as “marker M”). As will be described later, the marker M is used for identifying an effect by an effect assisting means (effect assisting program) executed on the mobile terminal 910, and is drawn according to a predetermined rule. For example, a square area is divided into 5 × 5 sections, and the outer peripheral sections are filled to form a square frame, which is used as a reference for the marker M (a mark used when the marker M is detected by image recognition), and the area in the area Each effect is identified by how to fill. In this example, since a 3 × 3 region is formed in the frame, approximately 500 states can be identified. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a number is assigned to each of the effect patterns executed by the effect control means (effect 1 from the operation of the start lever 32 until all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, stop symbol) The number 2 is assigned to each of the production 2 and the production 3 when the bet operation is performed), and when the image of each production is displayed on the image display device 41, the marker M corresponding to the number is also displayed. Is configured to do.

(Production assistance means by portable terminal 910)
Next, the mobile terminal 910 constituting the gaming machine system 900 according to this embodiment captures an image of the slot machine 1 by the mobile terminal 910 and recognizes the marker M, thereby assisting the effect executed in the slot machine 1. The production assisting means for performing will be described. Note that this production assistance means will be described as being implemented as a program (production assistance program) executed by the processing unit 918 of the portable terminal 910.

[First Embodiment]
First, the portable terminal 910 captures an image (moving image) of the slot machine 1, and superimposes and displays information associated with the image (effect) on the image displayed on the image display device 41. The means will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the production assistance program, FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of information output from the marker M, and FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of information output from the marker M. FIG.

  As described above, the production assistance means of the portable terminal 910 is implemented as a program executed by the processing unit 918, and is associated with the identification information (number) assigned to this program and the production described above, respectively. The information to be displayed on the effect image is stored in the storage unit 916. This program may be stored in the storage unit 916 in advance, or may be downloaded from the server device 930 via the network 920. Further, the program in the server device 930 may be accessed via the network 920, and a part of the processing may be executed by the server device 930. Similarly, the information read from the marker M can be stored not only in the storage unit 916 but also downloaded on demand from the server device 930 via the network 920.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22, when the presentation assistance program is activated in the portable terminal 910, the processing unit 918 displays the image acquired by the imaging unit 912 on the display unit 911, thereby acquiring the current imaging unit 912. The processing for displaying the displayed image on the display unit 911 as a moving image is started (step S700). In this state, the processing unit 918 executes processing for detecting the marker M from the image (step S701). As described above, since the marker M has a predetermined shape, the marker M is included in the image by executing the image recognition process on the image acquired by the imaging unit 912. In that case, the detection can be performed. Then, the processing unit 918 determines whether or not the marker M has been detected in step S701 (step S702). If it is determined that the marker M has not been detected, the processing unit 918 proceeds to step S707 and further instructs the production assistance program to end. Is determined (step S707), and if the end command is not issued, the process returns to step S701 to repeat the marker detection process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S702 that the marker has been detected, the processing unit 918 displays on the image display device 41 from the recognized marker M based on the position, orientation, and size of the marker M on the screen of the display unit 911. It is calculated which part of the rendered image is being photographed in which direction (step S703). Further, the processing unit 918 extracts identification information (number) from the recognized marker M, reads information corresponding to the identification information (number) from the storage unit 916 (step S704), and determines whether the read information exists. Judgment is made (step S705). In step S705, if the information corresponding to the identified marker M is not stored in the storage unit 916, the processing unit 918 proceeds to step S707, determines whether there is an end command as described above, and if no end command is issued. Returns to step S701 and repeats the marker detection process. On the other hand, if there is information to be displayed in step S705, the position, size, and orientation of the information displayed in accordance with the portion and orientation of the currently captured image in the image display device 41 calculated in step S703 are displayed. The information is superimposed on the image captured by the imaging unit 912 and displayed on the display unit 911 (step S706).

  When the processing unit 918 displays the information on the display unit 911, the processing unit 918 determines whether or not an end command has been issued (step S707). If the processing unit 918 determines that no end command has been issued, the processing unit 918 returns to step S701 to perform marker detection processing. If it is determined repeatedly that an end command has been issued, the moving image display is ended, and the effect assisting process is ended (step S708).

  In a state where an effect image as shown in FIG. 22A is displayed on the image display device 41, when the left side portion of the image display device 41 is photographed by the mobile terminal 910, FIG. 22B As shown in FIG. 4, the information I is displayed superimposed on the image of the image display device 41. In this way, for example, a special graphic or character picture in the effect image can be emphasized with a frame or the like, and information on the graphic or character picture can be displayed. Such information includes information suggested to the player from the configuration on the screen, the operation method of the slot machine 1 and the contents of the production (for example, a special role when a picture of a character is displayed). It is possible to introduce an expected character and the like, and the like. At this time, as described above, since the marker M changes according to the contents of the effect, information corresponding to the effect currently being executed can be displayed on the screen of the portable terminal 911. Further, since the information superimposed on the actually captured image is displayed, the player does not need to compare the display unit 911 with the actual slot machine 1 (image display device 41). Necessary information can be quickly acquired from 911 with a simple operation.

  Note that the figure or character picture that is the target of displaying the information I does not need to be stationary on the screen of the image display device 41. It is also possible to track and display the information I superimposed. A plurality of markers M may be displayed on the image display device 41, or the markers M may be moved. Furthermore, the contents of the production including the marker M may be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, by displaying an image I ′ that is not displayed on the image display device 41 on the display unit 911, the image display device 41 is viewed via the effect assisting function of the mobile terminal 910. The effect displayed when Such an effect using the image I ′ may be an effect that can be displayed on the image display device 41 of the slot machine 1 or an effect that can be displayed only on the portable terminal 910. Of course, this effect can be configured to notify the player of information such as the continuation probability of the number of ART games, for example. Also, in such a case, the effect control means of the slot machine 1 can select an image of the same effect according to information to be displayed on the display unit 911 of the mobile terminal 910 (for example, according to the gaming state or the winning probability of the effect). In response), the identification information (number) of the marker M is configured to change. In the case of an effect that can be displayed only on the mobile terminal 910, the effect displayed on the mobile terminal 910 can be used in addition to the effect displayed on the image display device 41 of the slot machine 1. The number of combinations can be increased, and an expected value divided in detail in each case can be assigned to each effect.

  The configuration of the gaming machine system 900 according to the first embodiment is not limited to the slot machine 1 as described above, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine. In particular, a pachinko machine has a liquid crystal display device, and an effect with a design that varies using a character image or the like is executed. Therefore, the pachinko machine is not limited to the introduction of the character design described above and the configuration / operation explanation of the pachinko machine. The meaning of the stopped symbol combination (for example, the presence or absence of a probability change indicated by the symbol combination, the number of time reductions, etc.) can be displayed as information. From the effects displayed on the display device of the gaming machine, only information that is vaguely suggested can be obtained, but information displayed on the portable terminal 910 by using the gaming machine system 900 according to the present embodiment. Based on the above, it is possible to display detailed information such as the presence / absence of a probability change and the number of time reductions.

  In the above description, the case where the marker M is displayed in the image displayed on the image display device 41 has been described. However, the marker M may be provided on the surface of the slot machine 1 (a sticker-like one is pasted). A dedicated display device for displaying the marker M may be provided separately from the image display device 41.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, as a second embodiment, stop buttons 33a to 33c for changing the display of the marker M in response to the rotation (variation display) of the reels 21a to 21c and stopping a desired symbol on the effective line. The structure of the production | presentation assistance means which alert | reports operation timing (timing of eye-opening) is demonstrated using FIG.24 and FIG.25. Here, FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation timing of the stop buttons 33 a to 33 c, and FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the terminal holding unit 70.

  This effect assisting means detects the marker M whose display changes corresponding to the rotating reels 21a to 21c, thereby allowing the positions of the symbols on the reels 21a to 21c (relative position with respect to the effective line) or desired The timing (or period) of passing the symbol on the effective line is detected, and the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c that can draw the symbol on the effective line is displayed on the display unit 911. First, a method for acquiring the position or timing of the rotating reels 21a to 21c will be described.

(First method)
A first method for acquiring the position or timing of the rotating reels 21a to 21c is to display a marker on the surface on which the symbols of the reels 21a to 21c are displayed, and use the imaging unit 912 to display the marker. In this method, the current position is determined by acquiring from a photographed image, and the timing at which a desired symbol is positioned on the effective line is detected by detecting the movement of the marker. At this time, the marker may be displayed by assigning different identification information for each symbol (for example, a marker is displayed at the corner of the symbol) or may be displayed for every three symbols (from the display window 11 up and down). Because you can see the three symbols in line). It is easy to read the marker from the images of the stopped reels 21a to 21c, and specify how many frames away from the active line the symbol currently on the active line or the desired symbol from the read marker It is also easy to do. When the reels 21a to 21c start to rotate, the marker is not captured as an image because the reels 21a to 21c move at a high speed. Therefore, it is possible to determine that the reels 21a to 21c have started rotating at that timing, and the desired pattern is effective. The timing that can be drawn on the line can also be obtained.

(Second method)
In the first method described above, the case where the marker is displayed at least in the range of the reels 21a to 21c that can be viewed from the display window 11 has been described. What needs to be done is, for example, in a game in which a special combination is won and the inside becomes inside, and a combination of symbols of this special combination can be drawn on the active line. As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a freezing operation is performed when the start lever 32 is operated in a game where a predetermined number of games (for example, 4 games) have been won by winning BB1, which is a kind of special role. Is called. Therefore, among the symbols displayed on the reels 21a to 21c, a marker is displayed on the symbol (red 7) constituting the BB1. Then, as a second method, the reels 21a to 21c are configured to slowly rotate during the period in which the freeze is executed, and at that time, the marker is read to obtain a desired symbol (the symbol constituting the above-described BB1). By acquiring the position and determining that rotation has started at the timing when the reels 21a to 21c are rotated at a high speed and the marker is not photographed as in the first method, the desired pattern is effective. The timing that can be drawn on the line can be obtained.

  As an operation method of the reels 21a to 21c at the time of freeze, in addition to the above-described configuration, for example, during the freeze period, the reels 21a to 21c are rotated and moved from the stop position at the time of freeze execution to the position where the marker is located. Then, it waits until the freeze ends at that position, and starts to rotate from this position at the end of the freeze, so that the position of the desired symbol is obtained by reading the marker when stopped at the freeze You may do it.

(Third method)
In the first and second methods described above, the case where the markers are displayed on the reels 21a to 21c has been described. However, in the third method, the effect executed on the effect control board 300 in accordance with the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c. The control means calculates the timing at which the desired symbol can be drawn on the effective line by variably displaying the marker M on the image display device 41 in synchronization with the desired symbol. That is, in the third method, a marker is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the left corner of the screen) of the image display device 41 at a timing at which a desired symbol can be drawn on the effective line. For example, for each of the reels 21a to 21c, before and after a desired symbol passes on the effective line, the corresponding marker M is displayed, and the marker M is not displayed when it is in another position. Then, at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 41, the marker M blinks for each of the reels 21a to 21c. From this blinking timing, it is possible to obtain a timing at which a desired symbol can be drawn on the effective line.

  Alternatively, before starting the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c, the presentation control means acquires the current stop position of the reels 21a to 21c, the wait time at the start of rotation, and the freeze time by the freeze control based on the control command. Necessary for synchronizing with the reels 21a to 21c at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 41 when the reels 21a to 21c are started (when the start lever 32 is operated and the start lever reception command C1002 is received). It is also possible to configure to display various information as markers.

(Timing display method)
The timing at which a desired symbol acquired as described above can be drawn on the active line is displayed on the display unit 911 of the portable terminal 910. As this display method, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), for each reel 21a to 21c, a counter that is reset every rotation of each reel 21a is displayed, and the timing when this counter becomes 0 is displayed. The method of operating the stop buttons 33a to 33c in FIG. 24, or as shown in FIG. 24B, when the mark flowing on the screen passes the mark (in the case of FIG. 24B, the circle flowing from the right side There is a method of operating the stop buttons 33a to 33c at a timing at which the mark passes on the line drawn on the left side of the screen, but any method that notifies the stop buttons 33a to 33c may be used (for example, notification by sound). If the mobile terminal 910 has a vibrator function, the mobile terminal 910 is connected to the stop buttons 33a to 33c. It may be vibrated in the work to timing). In order to confirm that the marker is photographed by the imaging unit 912, an image of the marker imaged by the imaging unit 912 is displayed on the display unit 911, and an image indicating the above timing is overlaid thereon. It is preferable to display them together. Further, when displaying the pull-in timing by the above-described first or second method, since the reels 21a to 21c are photographed by the imaging unit 912, the reel 21a displayed on the display unit 911 using this image. The operation timing can be displayed superimposed on the image of ~ 21c. Specifically, it is possible to provide a video effect that shines the substantially central portion of the reels 21a to 21c at the operation timing, or to display a dot (circle) image.

  Here, when the image display device 41 is viewed from the front, a marker is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, and when notifying the timing of drawing a desired symbol on the active line by the third method, While the portable terminal 910 is held with one hand, the stop button 33a to 33c must be operated with the other hand while photographing with the imaging unit 912, and it cannot be said that the operability is necessarily good. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25A, a terminal holding unit that holds the mark on the screen of the image display device 41 on the front door 3 of the slot machine 1 at a position where the imaging unit 913 of the portable terminal 910 can shoot. 70 is preferably provided. With this configuration, the portable terminal 910 held by the terminal holding unit 70 protects the image display device 41 by covering the image display device 41 with a protective member (a transparent glass plate or acrylic plate). The marker can be taken through.

  For example, in the case of the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 25, since the image display device 41 is attached to the upper part of the front door 3, the display unit 911 of the portable terminal 910 is displayed as shown in FIG. By holding it so as to face obliquely downward, a player sitting in front of the slot machine 1 can easily view the display unit 911. On the other hand, when the image display device is arranged at the center of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 25C, the display unit 911 of the portable terminal 910 is held so as to face obliquely upward. The player sitting in front of the slot machine 1 can easily view the display unit 911. In addition, in order that this terminal holding | maintenance part 70 does not prevent the visibility of the display part 911 of the portable terminal 910, and in order not to disturb the visibility of the image display part 41 when not holding the portable terminal 910 The terminal holding part 70 is preferably formed of a transparent glass plate or acrylic plate.

  Also, depending on the mobile terminal 910, the position where the imaging unit 912 is arranged may be different, and the size of the mobile terminal 910 may also be different. It is preferable that the terminal holding unit 70 has a function of adjusting the position where the 910 is held. In addition, the terminal holding unit 70 can be configured to be detachable from the front surface of the slot machine 1 so that the range captured by the imaging unit 912 can be moved.

  According to the production assisting means according to the second embodiment, when the desired symbols can be drawn on the effective line in the variably displayed reels 21a to 21c, the timing is displayed on the display unit 911. Even a player who is not good at pushing can easily do it.

  The effects of the gaming machine system 900 as described above are summarized as follows. First, identification information (marker) is detected from the image of the slot machine 1 captured by the imaging unit 912 of the portable terminal 910, information is generated based on the detection result, and displayed on the display unit 911. Thus, predetermined information can be provided by a simple operation of the player. In particular, the player needs to compare the information displayed on the portable terminal 910 with the actual slot machine 1 by superimposing and displaying this information on the image of the slot machine 1 captured by the imaging unit 912. In addition, necessary information can be quickly acquired by a simple operation using only the portable terminal 910. In addition, by storing in advance a necessary program (production assistance program) and information to be superimposed and displayed in the storage unit 916 of the portable terminal 910, the portable terminal 910 without a network function or a portable device such as the underground Even an ancestor who cannot receive radio waves from the network can function.

  Second, since identification information (markers) corresponding to the state of the game being executed in the slot machine 1 is displayed, information corresponding to the state of the game is generated and displayed on the portable terminal 910. Can do. Therefore, the player can acquire appropriate information according to the game state. Similarly, since the identification information corresponding to the effect image is displayed, information corresponding to the effect image can be generated and displayed on the portable terminal 910. Therefore, the player can acquire appropriate information according to the effect image. At this time, since the effect image and the identification information can be displayed at the same time, there is no need to provide a dedicated display device for displaying the identification information.

  Thirdly, since the operation timing of the stop button 32 for stopping a desired symbol among a plurality of symbols displayed on the reels 21a to 21c can be displayed on the portable terminal 910, the player can The so-called pressing can be easily performed. In particular, in the slot machine 1 where the freeze is performed, the identification information (marker) displayed on the reels 21a to 21c can be easily detected by detecting the identification information (marker) in accordance with the freeze. In addition, by changing the symbol fluctuation (reel 21a to 21c rotation) slower than the normal speed at the time of freezing, the identification information (marker) is displayed by rotation without displaying the identification information (marker) for each symbol. Thus, the symbol fluctuation cycle can be detected.

1 slot machine (game machine)
21 (21a-21c) reel (design variation display means)
33 (33a-33c) Stop button (stop means)
41 Image display device (image display means)
190 Freeze control means 300 effect control board (identification information display means, effect control means)
900 gaming machine system 910 portable terminal 911 display unit (display means)
912 Imaging unit (imaging means)
918 processing unit (processing means)
M marker (identification information)

Claims (8)

A gaming machine in which at least one piece of identification information is displayed at a position visible from the outside;
A portable terminal, and
The portable terminal is
Imaging means for imaging at least a part of the gaming machine including the identification information;
Processing means for detecting the identification information from the image captured by the imaging means and generating information corresponding to the identification information;
And a display means for displaying the information generated by the processing means on the image picked up by the image pickup means. The gaming machine is
Image display means for displaying an image;
Identification information display means for displaying the identification information according to the game state on the image display means,
The gaming machine system according to claim 1, wherein the processing unit of the portable terminal is configured to generate the information according to the identification information displayed on the image display unit. The gaming machine is
An effect control means for displaying an effect according to the state of the game as an effect image on the image display means,
The gaming machine system according to claim 2, wherein the identification information display means is configured to display the identification information together with the effect image on the image display means.   4. The gaming machine system according to claim 3, wherein the identification information display means is configured to display the identification information corresponding to the effect image on the image display means. The gaming machine is
A symbol variation display means in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and the identification information is displayed on at least a part of the symbols;
Stop means for stopping the symbol that is variably displayed,
The processing means of the portable terminal is
Information relating to the operation timing of the stopping means for detecting a variation period of the symbol by detecting the identification information from the image captured by the imaging unit, and stopping the desired symbol from the identification information and the variation period. Produces
The gaming machine system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display unit of the portable terminal is configured to display the information at the operation timing. The gaming machine is
Freeze control means for executing a freeze for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined time;
6. The gaming machine system according to claim 5, wherein the processing means is configured to detect the identification information when the freeze is executed.   7. The game machine according to claim 5, wherein when the freeze is executed by the freeze control unit, the symbol changing unit makes the symbol change display slower than a normal speed. Game machine system. The processing means detects a symbol displayed on the image display means, generates information corresponding to the symbol,
The gaming machine system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays the information in association with the position of the symbol.

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