JP2014140671A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of identifying photographic image data with identification information containing date information relating to the display of an imaging object image.SOLUTION: If it is detected that a stop switch 25a is shaded during the execution of a success ending performance after a premium ready-to-win, not only a premium character 5b as an imaging object image but also identification information containing date information is displayed on a pattern variable display device 5. In the photographic image data having photographed the premium character 5b, therefore, the date and time for the display of the identification information can be recognized to discriminate photographed image data which can be individually identified.

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, in a gaming machine equipped with a symbol variation display device in which a plurality of symbol sequences are variably displayed, when a plurality of symbol sequences variably displayed on the symbol variation display device is stopped Reach game in which a combination of jackpot symbols is achieved when the combination becomes a jackpot game state when the combination becomes a predetermined jackpot symbol combination, and a combination other than one of the plurality of symbol strings when the other symbol strings are stopped There is one configured to perform a reach effect on the symbol variation display device when the state is reached. In recent years, a variety of reach productions have been performed in this type of gaming machine, and some machines have a plurality of reach productions. In addition, there is a gaming machine that performs a reach effect (so-called “premium reach”) that is rarely performed among these reach effects compared to other reach effects (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Also, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a particular character (so-called “premium character”) that can only be seen in premium reach is displayed on the screen to improve the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, since mobile phones with a photographing function have become widespread in recent years, a premium character displayed on a symbol variation display device of a gaming machine is photographed with a cellular phone with a photographing function, and the photographed image data is sent to an e-mail. It is also possible to proudly enjoy the appearance of a premium character that can be seen very rarely by attaching it to a friend's mobile phone. For this reason, it is also conceivable that a premium character image taken by the player is transmitted to the gaming machine maker and a campaign such as providing premiums or service points to the transmitted player is considered.

However, when a campaign for sending photographed image data of a premium character to a gaming machine manufacturer is developed, some players who intend to acquire more prizes provided in the campaign intentionally play the same photographed image data. It is also assumed that the captured image data is illegally used, such as being sent to the machine manufacturer a plurality of times. In such a case, if the gaming machine manufacturer cannot identify illegally used photographed image data, the gaming machine manufacturer must provide a prize for the illegally used photographed image data. May cause serious problems in the operation of the campaign.
Therefore, it is conceivable to determine whether or not the images are the same by comparing the captured image data, which is digital data, with all the image data received in the past one by one. However, since the content of the image data changes only by changing the image size and brightness in practice, it is considered difficult to determine only by the image data. In addition, even in the case of legitimate captured image data, there is a possibility that the image data received and stored in the past may coincide with the size, brightness, etc. by chance, and in such a case, the image data is illegally used. Failure to provide prizes or the like after judgment may not only cause great disadvantage to the player, but also may cause the player to feel distrust with the gaming machine manufacturer. Furthermore, there is a problem in that checking all the image data received and stored in the past in pixel units has a large processing load and requires a lot of time for processing.

JP 2002-102475 A

  The problem to be solved is that it is difficult to individually identify the shooting target image in the shooting image data obtained by shooting the shooting target image displayed on the display unit of the gaming machine.

(Claim 1) A gaming machine provided with display means capable of screen display,
Shooting target image display control means for displaying a shooting target image shot by the player on the display means;
A clock means for counting the date and time;
Identification information display control means for displaying identification information including at least date and time information indicating date and / or time related to display of the photographing target image acquired from the clock means together with the photographing target image on the display means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the identification information including at least date and time information acquired from the clock means is displayed together with the image to be photographed. It can be recognized in captured image data obtained by capturing an image. Therefore, by referring to the identification information including the date and time information, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use such as using the same captured image data repeatedly, and thus it is possible to use the image data in various ways. . For example, by transmitting image data obtained by capturing a specific character as an image to be captured to a gaming machine manufacturer via the Internet or the like, services such as participation in the acquisition ranking of specific characters and provision of service points are realized. be able to.

  According to the present invention, the identification information including at least the date and time information acquired from the clock means is displayed together with the image to be photographed. Therefore, the date and / or time related to the display of the image to be photographed is photographed by photographing the image to be photographed. It can be recognized in the image data. Therefore, by referring to the identification information including the date and time information, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use such as using the same captured image data repeatedly, and thus it is possible to use the image data in various ways. . For example, by transmitting image data obtained by capturing a specific character as an image to be captured to a gaming machine manufacturer via the Internet or the like, services such as participation in the acquisition ranking of specific characters and provision of service points are realized. be able to.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in an embodiment of the invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a symbol display control board and a main board. It is a flowchart explaining a special electric accessory control routine. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a continuation portion of FIG. 4 of the special electric accessory control routine. It is a flowchart explaining a design variation start processing routine. (A) is a flowchart explaining a reach production process routine, (b) is a table showing an example of a reach type reference table. It is a flowchart explaining a reach effect display processing routine. (A) is a diagram showing a display example of a normal reach production screen, (b) is a display example of a special reach A production screen, and (c) is a diagram showing a display example of a special reach B production screen. It is a figure showing the example of a display of a premium reach production screen. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit start effect process routine. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit start effect display processing routine. It is a figure showing the example of a display of a normal jackpot start production | presentation screen. It is a figure showing the example of a display of the jackpot start production | presentation screen in which the warning message of the premium character was displayed, respectively. It is a flowchart explaining a round production process routine. It is a flowchart explaining a round production display processing routine. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a display of a normal 16th round production | presentation screen, (b) is a figure showing the 16th round production screen in which the notice message of the premium character was displayed, respectively. It is a flowchart explaining an interval effect processing routine. It is a flowchart explaining an interval effect display processing routine. It is a figure showing the example of a display of an interval production screen. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end effect processing routine. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end effect display processing routine. It is a display example of a normal jackpot end effect screen after a reach effect other than premium reach, (a) is a state immediately after the start of the jackpot end effect, (b) is a state where the jackpot end effect has progressed about half, (c) Indicates the state immediately before the end of the jackpot end effect. It is a display example of the jackpot end effect screen after the premium reach effect displaying the premium character notice message, (a) is a state immediately after the start of the jackpot end effect, (b) is a state where the jackpot end effect has progressed about half , (C) respectively show the state immediately before the end of the big hit end effect. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end production pause routine. It is a flowchart explaining a screen display processing routine for premium character shooting. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end effect resumption routine. It is an example of a display of the screen for premium character photography during a big hit end production stop. (A) is a state immediately after the start of the jackpot end effect, (b) is a state in which a premium character shooting screen is displayed while the jackpot end effect is stopped, and (c) is a display example in a state in which the jackpot end effect is restarted. Each is shown. It is a flowchart explaining a probability variation processing routine. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a player service providing system using a mobile phone with a photographing function. It is a front view of a mobile phone. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a mobile telephone. It is a chart figure showing the flow of a series of productions from the premium reach after the symbol change to the end of the big hit gaming state. It is a chart figure which shows the flow of a series of effects from the premium reach after the symbol change in the 1st modification to the end of the big hit gaming state. It is an example of a display of the premium character screen in the stop of the big hit start effect in the 1st modification. It is a chart figure which shows the flow of a series of effects from the premium reach after the symbol change in the 2nd modification to the completion | finish of a jackpot game state. It is a display example of the premium character screen during the stop of the interval effect after the end of the fourth round in the second modification. It is a chart figure which shows the flow of a series of effects from the premium reach after the symbol change in the 3rd modification to the completion | finish of a jackpot game state. It is a display example of the premium reach screen in which the premium character in the 3rd modification is displayed. It is a figure showing the 4th modification which displayed identification information on the screen for premium character photography during a big hit end production stop two-dimensional barcode. It is a figure showing the 5th modification which displayed game machine ID, a date, and a counter value as identification information in the screen for premium character photography in the case of a big hit end production stop. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the stand lending device connected to a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions in the 6th modification which was made to input member ID as player identification information via a pedicle ball lending apparatus. It is a figure showing the 6th modification which displayed member ID, game machine ID, and date information as identification information in the screen for premium character photography in the case of a big hit end production stop. It is a figure showing the 7th modification which displayed type discernment information, game machine ID, and date information as discernment information on a screen for premium character photography during a big hit end production stop. It is a figure showing the 8th modification made to enlarge and reduce and display identification information on the screen for premium character photography during the big hit end production stop, (a) is an example of enlarged display, (b) is reduced display Each example is shown. It is a figure showing the 9th modification which made the surroundings of a premium character blink on the screen for premium character photography during a big hit end production stop. It is a figure showing the 10th modification which displayed the message for specifying a premium character on the screen for premium character photography during the big hit end production stop. It is a figure showing the 11th modification which made the premium character move and display on the screen for premium character photography during the big hit end production stop, and (a) shows the state where the premium character is displayed in the center of the screen (b) ) Represents a state where a premium character is displayed on the left side of the screen. It is a figure showing the 12th modification which made it alert | report URL of a game machine maker on the screen for premium character photography in the case of a big hit end production stop. It is a figure showing the 13th modification which displayed the URL of a game machine maker on a premium character in the screen for premium character photography during a big hit end production stop. It is a figure showing the 14th modification which displayed detailed information on the screen for premium character photography in the time of a big hit end production stop. It is a figure showing the 15th modification which was made to display reference place URL of detailed information on the screen for premium character photography in the case of a big hit end production stop. It is a figure showing the 16th modification which changed the display position of identification information in the screen for premium character photography in the case of a big hit end production stop. It is a front view which shows one Embodiment which applied this invention to the slot machine. It is a front view which shows one Embodiment which applied this invention to the game machine which united the pachinko machine and the slot machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings.

  A plurality of pachinko machines 1 according to the present embodiment are arranged side by side in the upper part of the counter base of the pachinko islands installed in the game hall. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 at the front, and a glass door frame 3 is attached to the front frame 2. The glass door frame 3 is supported by the front frame 2 so that it can be opened and closed by a shaft, and a metal frame in which glass is fitted, and a synthetic resin frame (hereinafter referred to as “resin frame”) fitted in the frame. I have. A game board 7 shown in FIG. 2 is arranged behind the glass door frame 3. The game board 7 has a substantially circular game area, and a first type start port 4, a symbol variation display device 5, and a big prize port 6 are provided in the game region. The first type starting port 4 includes a passage for the game ball B, and a blade 4a is supported at the passage entrance so as to be opened and closed. The symbol variation display device 5 constitutes the display means of the present invention.

  At the bottom of the glass door frame 3, an upper tray 3a from which prize balls are paid out is mounted. A lower tray 2a is mounted below the window hole of the front frame 2. The lower receiving tray 2a discharges and stores extra balls such as a winning ball that cannot fit into the upper receiving tray 3a, a ball extracted from the upper receiving tray 3a, or a foul ball from the outlet of the extra ball. On the right side of the lower tray 2a in the front frame 2, a launching handle 17 for launching the game ball B is mounted so as to be rotatable. A motor (not shown) as a driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 2 corresponding to the firing handle 17, and the motor is turned by the turning operation of the firing handle 17. (Not shown) is intermittently operated and adjusted to a resilience according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 17. Therefore, a ball launcher is constituted by the motor and the hitting ball.

  The symbol variation display device 5 is provided above the first type start port 4 and includes a screen 5a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD). Various kinds of images are displayed on the screen 5a. As one of them, an upper symbol row 8, a middle symbol row 9, and a lower symbol row 10 are displayed. The number of design rows is not limited to the above (3 rows), and may be 1 row, 2 rows, 4 rows or more. Each of the symbol rows 8 to 10 is composed of a plurality of symbols made up of numbers, symbols and the like. The symbol variation display device 5 is driven and controlled by a symbol display control board 22 which is one of the sub-boards. In the symbol variation display device 5, symbol variation in the symbol sequences 8 to 10 is started by winning the game ball B at the first type starting port 4. The symbol variation is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row 8, the lower symbol row 10, and the middle symbol row 9, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order. When symbol variations in all symbol sequences 8 to 10 are stopped, a combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) displayed is a predetermined combination (specific display result, hereinafter referred to as “hit combination”). ), That is, a combination of the same type of symbols (for example, 777) when the symbols of the same type are arranged along the jackpot line. This stop symbol combination is hereinafter referred to as a “hit symbol”, and the combination of the stop symbol being a jackpot symbol is expressed as “a jackpot condition is satisfied”. In this embodiment, there are a total of five types of jackpot lines: one that extends in the vertical direction (three types, left, middle, and right) and one that extends in the diagonal direction (two types, lower right and lower left). Not limited to. For example, the number of jackpot lines is one, and it may be what is usually called “one line”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric combination is activated, and a jackpot gaming state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player arrives, and it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 enters the reach gaming state prior to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. Here, the reach game state means a state immediately before the big hit game state. For example, the symbol fluctuation in the lower symbol row 10 stops on the big hit line with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol in the upper symbol row 8. And after that, if the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbols in both the upper and lower symbol rows 8 and 10, a combination of jackpots is finally included. In other words, the reach gaming state refers to a state in which the combination at the time of stop of the other symbol sequences other than one among a plurality of symbol sequences is a combination of jackpot symbols, and a combination of stopped symbols in which a reach gaming state occurs Is expressed as “the reach condition is satisfied”. In addition, when the symbol variation stops, the game changes in a combination that results in a big hit gaming state, and when it stops at that symbol, when it finally becomes a big hit gaming state, the state in the variation is also included in the reach gaming state. This is usually called full rotation (all symbols) reach. The special winning opening 6 is provided below the first type starting opening 4 and includes one V zone 11, two passages 12 and 13, and a shutter 14. The shutter 14 is operated by a prize winning solenoid (hereinafter simply referred to as “solenoid”) 15 to open and close the V zone 11 and the entrances of the passages 12 and 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 is provided with a start port switch 18, a V zone switch 19 and a count switch 20. The start port switch 18 detects winning of the game ball B to the first type start port 4. The V zone switch 19 detects the winning of the game ball B into the V zone 11, and the count switch 20 detects the winning of the game ball B into the big winning opening 6. Further, the solenoid 15 is driven and controlled based on the detection results of the switches 18 to 20. In order to control each part of the game board 3, a main board 21, a symbol display control board 22 which is one of the sub boards, and various sub boards 23 such as a volume control board, an LED board and a payout control board are provided. ing. Further, an infrared sensor type stop switch 25a and a restart switch 25b are provided on the lower left and right sides of the symbol variation display device 5. The stop switch 25a constitutes the switch means of the present invention.

  The main board 21 is a control board that performs main control of the pachinko machine 1, and as shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 21a, ROM 21b, and RAM 21c are configured as main components, and one of the controls by the CPU 21a is a big hit gaming state. There is a so-called probability variation in which the probability of occurrence of the variation varies depending on conditions. Specifically, a low probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times as high The probability mode is switched according to the type of jackpot symbol. That is, if the jackpot symbol is a predetermined special symbol (eg, odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and if it is a predetermined normal symbol (eg, even symbol), the low probability mode is set. Note that the multiple of the occurrence probability in the high probability mode with respect to the occurrence probability in the low probability mode may be a value other than the above-described value (about 5). In addition, a gaming machine ID is stored in the ROM 21b.

  The symbol display control board 22 is one of the sub-boards. As shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 22a, the ROM 22b, the RAM 22c, and the radio clock 22d are configured as main components, and the CPU 22a receives signals from the main board 21. The symbol variation display device 5 is driven based on the above. The ROM 22b stores symbol display data, reach effect pattern data, and the like. The RAM 22c is used as a work area for performing display processing. The radio clock 22d is clock means for counting the date and time, and is configured to receive a standard radio wave based on the standard time and automatically correct the time. More specifically, the radio timepiece 22d includes a real-time clock 22e, a battery 22f, a reception unit 22g, and a time correction unit 22h as main components. The real time clock 22e counts the current date and time when power is supplied by the battery 22f. The receiving unit 22g automatically receives a standard radio wave based on the standard time at a predetermined timing, and the time correcting unit 22h corrects the time in the real-time clock 22e based on the standard radio wave received by the receiving unit 22g. For example, the standard radio wave may be received and the time adjusted at a certain time (for example, midnight) every day.

  Next, the operation and effect of each part of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 4 to 6 show various routines executed by the control device 21. Each processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group and the flag F. The counter group includes a round counter R, a winning counter P, and a probability variation counter C. The round counter R is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter P is for counting the number of winning game balls B to the big winning opening 6 based on the detection result of the count switch 20. The probability variation counter C is used to determine the end of the high probability mode, and takes values of “2”, “1”, and “0”. Note that the initial values of the counters R, P, and C are all “0”. In addition, the counter group includes an internal random number counter for determining occurrence of a big hit gaming state, an outreach random number counter for determining outreach, etc., a respective symbol counter for determining stop symbols, and a reach And a reach type counter for determining the type of operation. The internal random number counter and the reach type counter function as the lottery means of the present invention. Here, the outreach by the outreach random number counter refers to a state in which the winning combination is not finally made after the above-described reach gaming state. The flag F is used to determine whether or not the game ball B has won a prize in the V zone 11, and is set to “0” when no prize is detected by the V zone switch 19, and when a prize is detected. Set to “1”. Although it has already been described that there are two types of probability modes, a low probability mode and a high probability mode, a low probability mode is set as an initial value.

  Now, when the game is started by the player, the CPU 21a of the main board 21 starts with the first of the game balls B based on the detection result of the start port switch 18 in step S10 of the special electric accessory control routine of FIG. It is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first-type start port 4. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, each value of the internal random number counter and the outlier reach random number counter is acquired and the value of each symbol counter is set in step S20. On the basis of the symbol sequences 8 to 10, the symbol is removed and acquired. Acquisition here refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in the RAM 21c. Next, a symbol variation start process is executed in step S30. Specifically, in step S31 of FIG. 6, the symbols in the symbol rows 8 to 10 are variably displayed on the symbol variation display device 5, respectively. This display makes it appear to the player that the upper, middle, and lower reels are rotating. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is the same as the jackpot value. As the jackpot value, two types of values (low probability jackpot value and high probability jackpot value) are prepared. The former is a value for generating the jackpot gaming state with the low probability described above, and the latter is a value for generating with a high probability. For example, when the internal random number counter is a value that is updated every predetermined time in the range of “0” to “299”, “7” is set as the low probability jackpot value, and “7”, “17” , “27”, “37”, “47” are the jackpot values for high probability. Then, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be 1/300 when the low probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value, and 1/60 when the high probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value. When the low probability mode is set in the previous control cycle, the low probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value. When the high probability mode is set, the high probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value.

  If the determination condition of step S32 is satisfied, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S33. On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S32 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S34 whether or not the value of the outreach random number counter is the same as the predetermined outreach value. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S35, a symbol corresponding to the detach reach value (hereinafter referred to as “disconnect reach symbol”) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. If the determination condition in step S34 is not satisfied, the off symbol in step S20 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S36. Then, after storing the stop symbol in the above steps S33, S35, S36, the symbol variation start processing routine is terminated. After executing the processing of step S30 (symbol variation start processing) as described above, the symbols in both the upper and lower symbol rows 8 and 10 are stored in any of the steps S33, S35, and S36 in step S40 of FIG. Replace with the stopped symbol. The symbol fluctuation in both the upper and lower symbol rows 8 and 10 is stopped by the symbol after replacement. In step S50, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols in the upper and lower symbol rows 8 and 10 is a reach combination (the same symbol). If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, reach effect processing is performed in step S60.

  Specifically, in the reach effect processing routine shown in FIG. 7A, first, in step S601, a reach effect pattern is determined according to the value of the reach type counter. That is, referring to the reach type reference table shown in FIG. 7B, when the value of the internal random number counter is a big hit value, when the value of the reach type counter is “0” to “14”, the normal reach effect pattern In the case of “15” to “99”, the special reach A effect pattern, in the case of “100” to “129”, the special reach B effect pattern, and in the case of “130”, the premium reach effect pattern, respectively. The reach effect pattern to be executed is determined. Here, the case where the premium reach effect pattern is determined as the reach effect pattern corresponds to “when a specific reach condition is satisfied” of the present invention. On the other hand, when the value of the internal random number counter is not a big hit value (that is, out of reach), when the value of the reach type counter is “0” to “89”, the normal reach effect pattern is “90” to “109”. In this case, the special reach A effect pattern is determined as the reach effect pattern to be executed this time, and in the case of “110” to “130”, the special reach B effect pattern is determined. As is clear from FIG. 7B, the premium reach is a reach effect in which the big hit is confirmed (the big hit condition is always established when the premium reach condition is established), and therefore the premium reach effect is executed in the outreach. There is nothing. Subsequently, in step S602, a reach effect command and a gaming machine ID corresponding to each reach effect pattern are sent to the symbol display control board 22.

  When the reach display command is received from the main board 21, the symbol display control board 22 determines whether or not the reach display command is a premium reach display command in step S651 as shown in the reach display display processing routine shown in FIG. If the command is a display command for reach production of premium reach (step S651: Yes), the premium flag is turned on in step S652, and if it is a command for display of reach production other than premium reach (step S651: No) ) In step S653, the premium flag is turned off. Next, in step S654, reach effect pattern data corresponding to each reach effect command is read from the ROM 22b, and reach effect display control is performed on the symbol variation display device 5, and then the processing of this routine ends. 9A shows a display example of the normal reach effect screen, FIG. 9B shows a display example of the special reach A effect screen, FIG. 9C shows a display example of the special reach B effect screen, and FIG. Represents a display example of a premium reach production screen. Here, the probability of jackpot occurrence in the low probability mode is 1/300, and the probability of premium reach in the reach production at the jackpot is 1/131. Therefore, the probability of occurrence of premium reach is the result of multiplying these, that is, The probability is as low as 1/39300. Therefore, by executing such a rare premium production that is rarely generated, the player is greatly surprised and delighted, and the entertainment of the game in the pachinko machine 1 is further improved. Note that the processing of step S653 functions as reach effect control means of the present invention.

  When the reach effect process (step S60) ends, in step S70, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped. Subsequently, in step S80, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, a big hit start effect process is performed in step S90. The big hit start effect is performed immediately before the big hit gaming state, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player, and informs the player that the big hit gaming state will soon be started to improve the game motivation. Production. Further, in this specification, a series of effects (a jackpot start effect, a round effect, an interval effect, and a jackpot end effect) executed in association with the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state are referred to as a jackpot effect.

  Specifically, in the jackpot start effect processing routine shown in FIG. 11, first, a jackpot start effect command is sent to the symbol display control board 22 in step S901. Next, in step S902, it is determined whether the premium flag is ON. If the premium flag is OFF (step S902: No), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, when the premium flag is ON (step S902: Yes), the premium character shooting screen is displayed by holding the hand over the stop switch 25a in the jackpot end effect executed after the jackpot game state is ended in step S903. Is sent to the symbol display control board 22 for notifying in advance that the process is to be performed, the process of this routine is terminated, and the process returns.

  When the symbol display control board 22 receives the jackpot start effect command from the main board 21, as shown in the jackpot start effect display processing routine shown in FIG. 12, the jackpot start effect pattern data is read from the ROM 22b in step S951. Big hit start effect display control is performed on the variable display device 5. Next, in step S952, it is determined whether a message command has been received. If no message command has been received (step S952: No), the processing of this routine is terminated. FIG. 13 shows a display example of a jackpot start effect screen when no message command has been received (that is, when the previous command is other than premium reach). On the other hand, if a message command has been received (step S952: Yes), a notice message designated by the command is displayed at the bottom of the symbol variation display device 5, and then the processing of this routine is terminated. FIG. 14 shows a display example of the jackpot start effect screen when the notice message is received. At the bottom of the jackpot start effect screen, “After the jackpot game is over, the screen for premium character shooting is displayed when the hand is held over the stop switch. A warning message is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the premium character shooting screen is displayed by the input operation of the stop switch 25a after the big hit game, and can prepare for shooting on the mobile phone 200.

  When the big hit start effect process in step S90 ends, the round counter R is reset in step S100 of FIG. In step S110, the winning counter P is reset and the flag F is set to “0”. Subsequently, the solenoid 15 is excited in step S120 of FIG. Then, the shutter 14 falls and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is opened. With this opening, the game ball B can be awarded to the V zone 11 and the passages 12 and 13. In step S130, the round counter R is incremented by "1". Next, in step S140, a round effect process is executed. The round effect is an effect executed in a game state (round game) until the special winning opening 6 is opened for a predetermined time and closed. Further, in this specification, the repetition of the round effect executed in the jackpot gaming state and the interval effect described later is referred to as a jackpot continuation effect.

  Specifically, in the round effect processing routine shown in FIG. 15, first, a round effect command and the number of rounds (R value) are sent to the symbol display control board 22 in step S1401. Next, in step S1402, it is determined whether it is the final round (R = 16) and the premium flag is ON. When the determination condition of step S1402 is satisfied (step S1402: Yes), in step S1403, in the jackpot end effect executed after the end of the final round, by holding the hand over the stop switch 25a, premium character shooting is performed. A notice message display command for informing in advance that the screen is displayed is sent to the symbol display control board 22, the process of this routine is terminated, and the process returns. If the determination condition in step S1402 is not satisfied (step S1402: No), step S1403 is skipped, the process of this routine is terminated, and the process returns.

  When receiving the round effect command from the main board 21, the symbol display control board 22 reads the round effect pattern data from the ROM 22b in step S1451, as shown in the round effect display processing routine shown in FIG. 5. Round effect display control is performed. Next, in step S1452, it is determined whether a notice message has been received. When the notice message has not been received (step S1452: No), the processing of this routine is terminated. Here, FIG. 17A shows a display example of the round effect screen of the 16th round in a normal case (when no notice message is received). On the other hand, if a notice message has been received (step S1452: Yes), the notice message is displayed at the bottom of the symbol variation display device 5, and then the processing of this routine is terminated. Here, FIG. 17B shows a display example of the round effect screen when the notice message is received (that is, when it is the 16th round and the premium flag is ON). At the bottom of the round effect screen, as shown in Fig. 17 (b), "This is the final round. After this round, hold your hand over the stop switch to display the premium character shooting screen. A notice message is displayed. As a result, the player recognizes that the premium character shooting screen including the premium character 5b as the shooting target image is displayed by holding his hand over the stop switch 25a after the end of the final round, and shooting on the mobile phone 200 is performed. Can be ready.

  Next, in step S140, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter P is equal to or less than a predetermined value Pmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 6 is yet. If this determination condition is satisfied (step S150: Yes), the process returns to step S140. As a result, after the start of opening of the big winning opening 6, the winning opening 6 continues to be opened unless more than Pmax game balls B win or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if any one of the determination conditions in steps S140 and S150 is not satisfied, the solenoid 15 is demagnetized in step S160. Then, the shutter 14 is raised, and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is closed. In step S170, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter R is equal to or less than a predetermined value Rmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S180 whether or not the flag F is “1”. If the determination condition of step S180 is satisfied (step S180: Yes), an interval effect process is performed in step S200. The interval effect is an effect that is executed during an interval period (a period during which the big prize opening 6 is closed between round games) provided between the round game and the round game in the big hit game state, and to the next round There is an effect of informing the progress.

  Specifically, in the interval effect processing routine shown in FIG. 18, in step S2001, an interval effect command is sent to the symbol display control board 22 and the process returns. When receiving the interval effect command from the main substrate 21, the symbol display control board 22 reads the interval effect pattern data from the ROM 22b in step S2051 as shown in the interval effect display processing routine shown in FIG. The interval effect display control is performed to 5, and the processing of this routine is terminated. Here, FIG. 20 shows a display example of the interval effect screen.

  When the interval effect process in step S200 ends, the process returns to step S110 in FIG. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 6 repeats the open / close cycle until the game ball B wins the V zone 11 at most Rmax times. For example, when the predetermined value Pmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big prize opening 6 is set to “about 29.5” seconds, and the predetermined value Rmax is set to “16”, the big prize is won. After the opening of the mouth 6, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls B win the big winning opening 6 or (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The winning opening 6 is closed. The winning condition of the game ball B in the V zone 11 is set as a continuation condition for proceeding to the next round. When the continuation condition is satisfied, the winning / closure opening / closing cycle (round) The game and the interval period) are repeated up to 16 times (that is, from the first round to the 16th round). If any one of the determination conditions in steps S170 and S180 is not satisfied, a big hit end effect process is executed in step S210. The jackpot end effect is an effect that is executed immediately after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and has the effect of notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state ends and returns to the normal gaming state.

  Specifically, in the jackpot end effect processing routine shown in FIG. 21, first, a jackpot end effect command is sent to the symbol display control board 22 in step S2101. Next, in step S2102, it is determined whether the premium flag is ON. When the determination condition of step S2102 is not satisfied (step S2102: No), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. Therefore, when the premium flag is OFF, the game immediately returns to the normal game as soon as the big hit end effect ends. If the determination condition of step S2102 is satisfied (step S2102: Yes), a message command that prompts an input operation of the stop switch 25a for displaying the premium character 5b is sent to the symbol display control board 22 in step S2103. .

  When receiving the jackpot end effect command from the main board 21, the symbol display control board 22 reads the jackpot end effect pattern data from the ROM 22b in step S2151, as shown in the jackpot end effect display processing routine shown in FIG. Big hit end effect display control is performed on the variable display device 5. Here, the execution time of the big hit end effect display control in step S2151 is the predetermined time t1. In step S2152, it is determined whether a message command has been received. If no message command has been received (step S2152: NO), the processing of this routine is terminated. FIG. 23 shows a display example of the jackpot end effect screen when the message for prompting the operation input for displaying the premium character 5b is not received (after the reach effect other than the premium reach), and FIG. The state immediately after the start of the jackpot end effect, FIG. 5B shows the state in which the jackpot end effect has progressed about half, and FIG. 5C shows the state immediately before the end of the jackpot end effect. As shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C, the premium character is displayed with a movement from right to left on the screen 5a in accordance with the progress of the big hit end effect.

  On the other hand, if a message command has been received (step S2152: YES), a message prompting an input operation of the stop switch 25a for displaying the premium character 5b specified by the command is displayed in the message display area at the bottom of the screen 5a in step S2153. After displaying on 5f, the processing of this routine is terminated. FIG. 24 shows a display example of a jackpot end effect screen when receiving a message prompting an input operation of the stop switch 25a for displaying the premium character 5b (after the premium reach effect). Displays a message that "If you hold your hand over the stop switch, the premium character shooting screen will be displayed." FIG. 24A shows a state immediately after the start of the jackpot end effect, FIG. 24B shows a state in which the jackpot end effect has progressed about half, and FIG. 24C shows a state immediately before the end of the jackpot end effect. ing.

  Next, in step S2104 of the jackpot end effect processing routine shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not it has been detected that the hand is held over the stop switch 25a. When it is not detected that the hand is held over the stop switch 25a (step S2104: No), it is determined in step S2105 whether or not the predetermined time t1 has elapsed. If the predetermined time t1 has elapsed (step S2105: YES), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. If the predetermined time t1 has not elapsed (step S2105: NO), the process returns to step S2104. If it is detected in step S2104 that the hand is held over stop switch 25a (step S2104: Yes), a big hit end effect pause command is sent to symbol display control board 22 in step S2106. Next, in step S2107, a premium character shooting screen display command and a gaming machine ID are sent to the symbol display control board 22. Subsequently, in step S2108, it is determined whether it is detected that the hand is held over the resume switch 25b or whether the time t2, which is the execution time of the premium character shooting screen, has elapsed. If this determination is not satisfied (step S2108: NO), the determination in step S2108 is repeated. When the determination in step S2108 is satisfied (step S2108: Yes), in step S2109, after a big hit end effect resumption command is sent to the symbol display control board 22, this routine is ended and the process returns. Therefore, if the stop switch 25a is input while the jackpot end effect is being executed, the jackpot end effect is paused and the premium character screen is displayed, and then the jackpot ends when the operation input of the restart switch 25b or time t2 elapses. The production is resumed.

  When the symbol display control board 22 receives a normal jackpot end effect pause command from the main board 21, as shown in the jackpot end effect stop processing routine shown in FIG. 25, in step S2161, the progress status of the jackpot end effect is displayed in the RAM 22c. Then, in step S2162, the execution of the big hit end effect is temporarily stopped and the process returns.

  Next, when receiving the premium character shooting screen display command from the main board 21, the symbol display control board 22 receives the premium character shooting screen display processing routine shown in FIG. A display is performed so that the imaging target area including substantially the whole is surrounded by a dotted frame 5c in a rectangular shape, and the premium character 5b in the dotted frame 5c is displayed by an arrow 5d. FIG. 28 shows a display example of a premium character shooting screen. In addition, a message “capture this” is displayed in text on the arrow 5d. Therefore, the display of the dotted line frame 5c and the arrow 5d clearly indicates that the premium character 5b is a shooting target image. Note that the processing in step S2171 functions as an explicit means of the present invention. Subsequently, in step S2172, the gaming machine ID received from the main board 21 together with the premium character shooting screen display command is displayed in the identification information display area 5e provided substantially at the center of the premium character 5b. In step S2173, date / time information representing the current date and time is acquired from the radio clock 22d. Further, in step S2174, the date / time information acquired from the radio clock 22d is displayed under the gaming machine ID displayed in the identification information display area 5e. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, on the premium character shooting screen, the gaming machine ID and date / time information on which the premium character 5b is displayed are displayed together with the premium character 5b. Here, in the identification information display area 5e, a gaming machine ID “12345” and date / time information “2003.5.21 / 20: 30” are displayed in order from the top. In the display example of FIG. 28, since the date / time information includes not only the year / month / day but also the hour / minute information “20:30”, the premium characters 5b displayed on the same gaming machine are surely individually only by the date / time information. Can be identified. In addition, the gaming machine ID displayed in the identification information display area 5e identifies which gaming machine is the premium character 5b. Note that the processing in steps S2172 to S2174 functions as identification information display control means of the present invention.

  Further, in step S2175, the player is prompted to shoot the premium character 5b displayed on the premium character shooting screen, and clearly indicates which image on the screen is the shooting target (premium character 5b). Is displayed in the message display area 5f at the bottom of the premium character shooting screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the message “Please shoot the premium character in the dotted frame!” Is displayed in text, and it is clearly shown that the premium character 5b is displayed in the dotted frame 5c. The player is prompted to shoot the premium character 5b. Further, in step S2176, the transmission destination mail address (specifically, the email address of the gaming machine manufacturer) of the photographed image data of the premium character 5b is displayed in the message display area 5f. Here, the processing of steps S2175 to S2176 functions as the notification means of the present invention. On the premium character shooting screen, the premium character 5b is displayed in a stationary state for a predetermined time or longer. Thereby, sufficient time is secured for the player to prepare for and shoot with the mobile phone 200, and the stationary premium character 5b can be reliably shot. After executing each processing step described above, this routine is terminated. Note that the premium character 5b (see FIGS. 28 and 29B) accompanied by the display of identification information corresponds to the image to be photographed according to the present invention.

  Here, the probability of jackpot occurrence in the low probability mode is 1/300, and the probability of premium reach in the reach production at the time of jackpot is 1/131, so the appearance probability of the premium character is the result of multiplying these, that is, The probability is as low as 1/39300. Therefore, such a rarely appearing premium character shooting screen is displayed on the symbol variation display device 5 to give the player a great surprise and joy, and to make the game in the pachinko machine 1 more interesting. It is further improved. Note that the processing of the big hit end effect display processing routine and the premium character shooting screen display processing routine functions as the shooting target image display control means and the big hit effect control means of the present invention.

  Next, when the symbol display control board 22 receives the jackpot end effect restart command from the main board 21, as shown in the jackpot end effect restart processing routine shown in FIG. 27, in step S2181, when the jackpot end effect is stopped. The progress status is read from the RAM 22c, and then, in step S2182, the big hit end effect is resumed and the process returns. Note that a message prompting the input operation of the stop switch 25a is not displayed on the screen after the big hit end effect is resumed.

  Here, during the execution of the big hit end effect, when the hand is held over the stop switch 25a, the execution of the big hit end effect is temporarily stopped and the premium character shooting screen is displayed. FIG. 29 shows a screen display example when execution is resumed. FIG. 29A shows the state immediately after the start of the jackpot end effect (before the input operation of the stop switch), FIG. 29B shows the premium character display screen, and FIG. 29C shows the state after the jackpot end effect resumes. Respectively.

  When the big hit end effect process in step S210 is completed, the probability variation process is executed in step S220, and then the special electric accessory control routine is ended. In the probability variation processing routine of FIG. 30, it is determined in step S221 whether or not the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (in this case, an even symbol). If this determination condition is not satisfied (step S221: No), that is, if the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), the high probability mode is set in step S226 and "2" is set to the probability variation counter C. To do. After executing the processing of step S226, the probability variation processing routine is terminated. Thus, when the big hit gaming state is continuously generated with the special symbol (odd symbol) during the high probability, the high probability mode is continued. On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S221 is satisfied, that is, if the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (even symbol), it is determined in step S222 whether the probability variation counter C is not "0". If the determination condition is not satisfied (C = 0), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 2, 1), the probability variation counter C is decremented by “1” in step S223. In step S224, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0”. If this determination condition is not satisfied (C = 1), the probability variation processing routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied (C = 0), the low probability mode is set in step S225. Once the high probability mode is set in this way, the probability is high until the probability variation counter C becomes “0”, that is, after the high probability mode is set, until the big hit gaming state is continuously generated twice with an even number of symbols. The mode continues. When the big hit gaming state with an even number of symbols continues twice, the high probability mode ends and the mode is switched to the low probability mode. Note that the processing procedure in the present embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the symbol variation process (step S31) may be performed after the stop symbol storage process (steps S33, S35, S36).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball B has won the first type starting port 4, the values of the respective counters are acquired and the symbol columns 8 to 10 are variably displayed. A stop symbol is stored based on the value of each counter, and the symbol variation is stopped by the stop symbol. If the combination of symbols displayed when the game is stopped is a big win combination, a big win gaming state that is advantageous to the player will occur, and until the game ball B reaches the V zone 11 at the maximum Rmax times, 6 open / close cycles are repeated. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is increased two times, the next time and the next time. That is, once the high probability mode is set, the probability of occurrence of two big hit gaming states is increased from the next time, but if the big hit gaming state occurs again with an odd symbol during that period, the high probability mode is set. . On the other hand, if a big hit gaming state occurs in the normal symbol (even symbol) after the period has elapsed, the high probability mode ends (switches to the low probability mode).

  Next, the overall configuration of the player service providing system 100 using the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile communication terminal with a photographing function of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The player service providing system 100 includes a pachinko machine 1, a mobile phone 200 with a photographing function, a server device 101 provided in a gaming machine manufacturer, and a communication network in which the mobile phone 200 and the server device 101 are connected to communicate with each other. Internet 102.

  The cellular phone 200 is a portable communication terminal with a photographing function equipped with a CCD camera that has become widespread in recent years, and is possessed and used by a player. Hereinafter, the configuration of the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. The cellular phone 200 is used to capture a premium character image displayed on the symbol variation display device 5 and transmit the captured image data to the server device 101 of the gaming machine manufacturer, as shown in the front view of FIG. , Case 202, key operation unit 204, liquid crystal panel (display unit) 206, infrared light receiving unit 208, infrared light emitting unit 209, and CCD camera 230. The key operation unit 204 is disposed on the front case unit 203 of the case 202, and includes a cross key, a power key, a function key, an on-hook key (start key), a clear key, and a character / number key (ten key). It is configured. The liquid crystal panel 206 is disposed inside an opening 202 a formed in the case 202. The infrared light receiving unit 208 is disposed on the left side 202b of the case 202 together with the infrared light emitting unit 209. Further, a condensing lens 230 a that is a part of the CCD camera 230 and condenses light from the subject is disposed on the upper portion of the case 202.

  Next, the electric circuit configuration of the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In addition to the liquid crystal panel 206, the infrared light receiving unit 208, and the infrared light emitting unit 209, the mobile phone 200 includes a wireless unit 210, an audio circuit 212, a receiver 214, a microphone 216, a transmission / reception antenna 218, a nonvolatile memory 220, a control unit (micro Computer) 222, secondary battery 224, and CCD camera 230. The radio unit 210 is controlled by the control unit 222 to transmit / receive to / from the base station using radio waves as a medium through the transmission / reception antenna 218. The audio circuit 212 outputs the reception signal output from the radio unit 210 through the control unit 222 to the receiver 214 and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 216 to the radio unit 210 through the control unit 222 as a transmission signal. The receiver 214 converts the reception signal output from the audio circuit 212 into reception audio and outputs it. The microphone 216 converts the transmission audio emitted from the operator into an audio signal and outputs it to the audio circuit 212. The nonvolatile memory 220 stores various data and various programs in a nonvolatile manner. The secondary battery 224 supplies power to each circuit. The CCD camera 230 condenses light from a subject on a CCD (charge coupled device) via a condenser lens 230a, and stores image data as digital data in the memory 220 through photoelectric conversion and A / D conversion. . The control unit 222 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs Internet processing including processing for making and receiving calls, creation and transmission / reception of e-mails, and browsing of Internet home pages.

  The server device 101 is a computer provided in a gaming machine manufacturer and connected to the Internet 102. The server device 101 stores and manages various data related to members of the gaming machine manufacturer. For example, the server device 101 stores and manages premium character acquisition rankings and point data of service points given to each manufacturer member. Is called.

  Next, the flow of a player service (specifically, a premium character shooting campaign) provided in the above-described player service providing system 100 will be described. When the premium reach arrives while the player is playing with the pachinko machine 1 installed in the game hall and the premium character 5b is displayed on the symbol variation display device 5, the player can take the shooting function of the mobile phone 200. The premium character 5b is photographed using the (CCD camera 230) (FIG. 31 <1>). Next, the player attaches the photographed image data of the premium character 5b stored in the mobile phone 200 to the electronic mail and transmits it to the server device 101 of the gaming machine manufacturer (FIG. 31 <2>).

  The server device 101 receives the photographed image data of the premium character 5b attached to the e-mail via the Internet 102 (FIG. 31 <3>), and various types of maker members (players) who are e-mail senders. The data is updated (FIG. 31 <4>). For example, “1” is added to the premium character acquisition number data of the member. At this time, if the ranking of the premium character acquisition ranking is changed, the ranking data of the premium character acquisition ranking is updated and published on the Internet homepage of the gaming machine manufacturer. In addition, as a privilege for a player who has transmitted premium character image data to a gaming machine manufacturer, a predetermined point is added to the point number balance of service points given to the player.

  Therefore, according to the player service providing system 100, using the mobile phone 200 with a photographing function possessed by the player and the Internet 102, the service points are awarded to the player who has acquired the premium character ranking and premium characters. Various services such as granting can be easily realized. Then, by recognizing the acquisition of the premium character as one of the game goals, it is possible to increase the popularity of the pachinko machine 1 and further improve the game motivation of the player.

  And according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the identification information including the date and time information acquired from the radio clock 22d (clock means) is displayed together with the premium character 5b (image to be photographed). The date and time related to the display (more specifically, the date and time when the identification information is displayed) can be recognized in the captured image data obtained by photographing the premium character 5b with the mobile phone 200. Therefore, by referring to the identification information including the date and time information, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use such as using the same captured image data repeatedly, and thus it is possible to use the captured image data in various ways. Become. For example, by transmitting photographed image data obtained by photographing a premium character 5b as an image to be photographed to a gaming machine manufacturer via the Internet or the like, services such as participation in a specific character acquisition ranking and provision of service points are realized. can do.

  Further, since the date / time information includes date information and hour / minute information related to the display of the premium character 5b, the premium characters 5b displayed in the same gaming machine can be surely individually identified only by the date / time information. .

  Further, since the identification information includes the gaming machine ID (gaming machine identification information) in addition to the date / time information, it is identified in the captured image data of the premium character 5b which gaming machine the premium character 5b is displayed on. Is possible.

  In addition, since the timepiece 22d corrects the time by receiving the standard timewave, the identification information including the accurate date and time information acquired from the timepiece 22d can be displayed together with the premium character 5b.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 34 (chart diagram showing a flow of a series of effects from premium reach after symbol change to the end of the big hit gaming state), stop during the big hit end effect execution after premium reach Based on the detection that the hand is held over the switch 25a, the progress of the big hit end effect is temporarily stopped, and the premium character shooting screen is displayed. Accordingly, a player who desires to shoot the premium character 5b with the mobile phone 200 is given an opportunity to shoot at a desired timing during execution of the jackpot end effect by holding his hand over the stop switch 25a. By increasing it, the player's willingness to play can be further improved. In addition, a player who is not interested in shooting the premium character 5b waits for the big hit end effect to proceed and return to the normal game without holding his hand over the stop switch 25a, thereby shooting unnecessary for the player. Since the display of the target image is avoided, the game can be enjoyed without bothering.

  Further, after displaying the premium character shooting screen by temporarily stopping the progress of the normal jackpot end effect for a certain time (t2) from the time when it is detected that the hand is held over the stop switch 25a, Since the progress of the normal jackpot end effect is resumed, the player can reliably shoot the premium character 5b with the mobile phone 200 within a certain time when the progress of the jackpot end effect is temporarily stopped, and after a certain time has elapsed. You can return to normal game after a big hit end effect by just waiting. Furthermore, since the big hit end effect is resumed also by the input operation of the resume switch 25b, the input operation by the resume switch 25b can be performed at the desired timing to return to the big hit end effect after the photographing is finished.

  Further, on the premium character shooting screen, the premium character 5b is continuously displayed for a predetermined time, so that a time for shooting and preparation by the player is secured, so that the player can surely shoot. it can.

  Further, the premium character is displayed in a moving manner in the big hit end effect, and the movement of the premium character 5b is stopped and the identification information is accompanied based on the detection that the hand is held over the stop switch 25a. Since the premium character shooting screen is displayed, the player can easily and reliably shoot the premium character 5b as the shooting target image.

  In addition, the player is notified of the premium character shooting by notifying the message that the display condition of the premium character 5b has been established by the start of the big hit end effect after premium reach and by holding the hand over the stop switch 25a. An input operation for displaying the premium character 5b by holding the hand over the stop switch 25a and recognizing that the display condition for the display screen is satisfied can be performed.

  In addition, on the jackpot start screen and the round effect screen of the final round, the player is informed in advance that the display conditions for the premium character shooting screen are satisfied after the jackpot game ends, so that the player can display the premium characters 5b. Can be recognized in advance.

  In addition, it has an internal random number counter that draws lottery conditions and a reach type counter (lottery means) that executes a reach type lottery, and wins a lottery by the internal random number counter and a premium reach by lottery by the reach type counter Based on the above, the premium character shooting screen can be displayed in the big hit end effect. In other words, whether or not to display the premium character shooting screen in the jackpot end effect is determined by the lottery result, so that the display contents of the jackpot effect are rich in surprise and chance, and the entertainment of the game in the jackpot game state It is possible to improve the game willingness and to further improve the game motivation of the player. Further, since the internal random number counter and the reach type counter are used, the lottery regarding the display of the image to be photographed can be performed simultaneously with the lottery of the big hit condition.

  In addition, when the premium character shooting screen is displayed in the jackpot end effect, the notification notification is made on a plurality of notices, that is, on the jackpot start effect after premium reach and the effect screen of the 16th round (final round). Since this is performed (see FIGS. 14 and 17B), the player can make preparations for shooting in the mobile phone 200 before the end of the big hit gaming state. More specifically, the player makes preparations such as taking out the mobile phone 200 according to the notice on the jackpot start effect screen, and by the notice on the round effect screen of the final round that is executed immediately before the start of the jackpot end effect, It is possible to prepare the mind for photographing the premium character 5b without missing the timing.

  Further, the premium character 5b as the image to be photographed photographed by the player in the process of step S2151 is displayed on the screen by the symbol variation display device 5, and the photograph is taken in the process of steps S2172 to S2174 (identification information display control means). Since the identification information for individually identifying the premium character 5b as the target image is displayed in the dotted frame 5c together with the premium character 5b on the symbol variation display device 5, the premium character 5b is photographed by the photographing function of the mobile phone 200. In this case, the image data can be individually identified on the gaming machine manufacturer side that has received the captured image data. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use such as using the same captured image data in duplicate.

  Further, since the identification information is displayed as an array of characters, the content of the displayed identification information can be visually recognized by the player himself or a person in charge such as a gaming machine manufacturer who has received the captured image data. In addition, since the gaming machine ID as gaming machine identification information for identifying the gaming machine is displayed, it is possible to reliably identify in which gaming machine the premium character 5b is displayed. Further, since the identification information is continuously displayed during the display of the premium character 5b, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the premium character 5b whenever the premium character 5b is displayed.

  Further, by the input operation of the stop switch 25a during execution of the big hit end effect, the processing target area including substantially the entire premium character 5b displayed on the screen by the symbol variation display device 5 is surrounded in the process (explicit means) in step S2171. The dotted line frame 5c is displayed, and the premium character 5b is clearly indicated by pointing the premium character 5b with the arrow 5d. In addition, the message “Premium character in dotted frame” in the message display area 5f at the bottom of the screen and the message “Shoot this” on the arrow 5d are displayed more reliably. The character 5b is clearly shown. Therefore, the player can surely grasp which image is the premium character 5b as the image to be photographed on the display screen 5a and can photograph using the mobile phone 200 with the photographing function. Therefore, it becomes possible to make the premium character shooting campaign developed by the above-mentioned gaming machine manufacturer effective.

  In addition, a message regarding the shooting of the premium character 5b displayed on the screen by the symbol variation display device 5 is performed in the processing (notification means) in steps S2175 to S2176 by the input operation of the stop switch 25a during execution of the big hit end effect. Based on the notified message, the player can surely shoot the premium character 5b using the mobile phone 200 with a shooting function.

  In addition, in response to an input operation of the stop switch 25a during execution of the big hit end effect, a message regarding the shooting of the premium character 5b is displayed in characters on the symbol variation display device 5 in the processing (notification means) in steps S2175 to S2176. By reading the message displayed in text, the person can grasp the content of the notification and take a picture. Further, since the message is displayed at the timing when the premium character 5b capable of shooting the premium character 5b is displayed, the player can immediately take a picture according to the message.

  In addition, a message prompting the player to shoot the premium character is notified in the processing (notification means) of step S2175 by an input operation of the stop switch 25a during execution of the big hit end effect, so that the player can surely shoot with the message. Know the timing and take pictures. Further, in the process (notification means) in step S2176, the e-mail address of the gaming machine manufacturer that is the transmission destination of the image data obtained by photographing the premium character 5b is notified, and therefore the notified e-mail address is used as the e-mail address of the mobile phone 200. It can be input on the mail transmission screen, and the image data can be attached to the e-mail and reliably transmitted to the gaming machine manufacturer.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the radio clock 22d is driven by the battery 22f, but the battery 22f is omitted and the pachinko machine 1 is driven by a power source (not shown). And the time of the real time clock 22e may be corrected. Alternatively, the reception unit 22g and the time correction unit 22h may be omitted, and the real time clock 22e may be configured to be driven by the battery 22f.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which displays the date and time information showing the date and time when identification information was displayed, when the display timings of premium character 5b and identification information differ, premium character 5b (photographing) The date and time information indicating the date and / or time when the target image is displayed may be displayed. Alternatively, the date and / or time information indicating the date and / or time when the displayable condition for the image to be captured is satisfied (for example, the jackpot end effect after premium reach is started) may be displayed.

  In the embodiment, the radio clock 22d may be provided with a time setting button (time setting means) for manually setting the time. According to this modification, even when the pachinko machine 1 is installed in an environment where it is difficult to receive standard radio waves in a game hall or the like, the time can be manually set to the radio clock 22d by operating the time setting button. it can.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the radio timepiece 22d may be provided with a forced reception button (forced reception means) for forcibly receiving the standard radio wave. According to this modification, the time is surely set based on the standard radio wave by forcing the radio timepiece 22d to receive the standard radio wave by operating the forced reception button at the time of shipment in a production factory of a gaming machine or the like. be able to.

  In the embodiment, the radio timepiece 22d may be configured to correct the time based on a predetermined signal output from the pachinko machine 1. According to this modification, the radio timepiece 22d corrects the time at an appropriate timing based on a predetermined signal output from the pachinko machine 1, so that the date and time are always accurately counted and accurate date and time information is displayed. Can do. For example, the radio clock 22d may correct the time based on a predetermined signal output from the CPU 22a and input to the radio clock 22d when displaying identification information including at least date and time information. According to the present modification, the time correction is performed at the timing when the radio timepiece 22d displays the identification information including at least the date / time information, so that the accurate date / time information can always be displayed and the same date / time information is displayed twice. It is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of malfunctions output as described above.

  In the above embodiment, the premium character shooting screen is displayed and the identification information is displayed based on the detection of the input operation of the stop switch 25a during execution of the big hit end effect. Accordingly, a configuration may be adopted in which a premium character shooting screen accompanied by display of identification information is automatically displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the movement of the premium character 5b may be stopped by an input operation of the stop switch 25a during execution of the big hit end effect, and at least a part of the premium character 5b may be enlarged and displayed. According to this modification, the player can photograph a predetermined portion (for example, a face) of the premium character 5b using the mobile phone 200 in a large and clear manner.

  In the above embodiment, the premium character 5b can be displayed by the input operation of the stop switch 25a during execution of the big hit end effect. However, other effects constituting the series of big hit effects, that is, the big hit start effect, the specific effect You may comprise so that the screen for premium character imaging | photography may be displayed based on the detection of input operation of the stop switch 25a in the round effect in a round or an interval effect. For example, as in the first modification shown in FIG. 35, it is detected that the hand is held over the stop switch 25a on the big hit start screen, the big hit start effect is temporarily stopped, and the premium character shooting screen is displayed. You may comprise. Note that FIG. 36 shows a display example of the premium character shooting screen while the big hit start effect is stopped.

  Further, for example, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 37, based on the detection that the hand is held over the stop switch 25a during the execution of the interval effect after the end of a specific round (for example, the fourth round). Then, the progress of the interval effect may be temporarily stopped and the premium character shooting screen may be displayed. FIG. 38 shows a display example of the premium character shooting screen while the interval effect is stopped after the end of a specific round.

  Further, the premium character 5b is displayed during the premium reach effect, and the big hit effect is temporarily stopped based on the detection that the hand is held over the stop switch 25a during the big hit effect, and the premium character 5b is again displayed. It is good also as a structure which displays the screen for premium character imaging | photography containing. For example, as in the third modification shown in FIG. 39, the premium character 5b is displayed during the premium reach effect in which the execution time is set longer than the normal reach effect, and the stop switch 25a is handed during the jackpot end effect. On the basis of the detection of being held over, the jackpot end effect may be temporarily stopped and the premium character shooting screen may be displayed. FIG. 40 is a display example of a premium reach screen on which the premium character 5b in the present modification is displayed. According to this modified example, a premium character shooting opportunity is given in the premium reach production, and a shooting opportunity is given again in the big hit production, thereby surely enhancing the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state, and the player's willingness to play Can be further improved. Or it is good also as a structure which displays the premium character 5b based on the detection that the hand was held over the stop switch 25a only during premium reach production.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides the selection means which can select beforehand whether the premium character 5b is displayed. For example, whether or not to display the premium character 5b is selected in advance by a push button type display selection switch (not shown) provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the display selection switch is turned on (selected to perform display). Only in this case, the premium character shooting screen may be displayed based on the detection that the hand is held over the stop switch 25a during execution of the big hit end effect. In addition, it is good also as a structure which uses any of the non-contact sensor which detects the movement of a player's body part, a touch panel, a push button, a keyboard, or a voice input device as an input operation means for inputting the selection result by a player. . Similarly, in place of the infrared type stop switch 25a and restart switch 25b, any of a non-contact sensor, a touch panel, a push button, a keyboard, or a voice input device that detects the movement of the player's body part is used. Also good.

  Further, in the embodiment, the notification that the premium character 5b is displayed in the jackpot end effect is configured to be performed during the jackpot start effect and the round effect of the final round. However, the notice notification is performed at other timings. You may comprise. For example, a notice notification may be performed during reach production. In addition, a notice in advance may be given in an interval effect after the end of the round game in at least some rounds. Alternatively, the notice may be given when the game ball B wins the V zone 11 and the continuation condition for the next round is satisfied during the round game. Since it is a time that the player does not have to worry about winning the V zone until the next round starts after it is determined that the player will advance to the next round by winning the V zone 11, a notice is notified at this timing. It is effective to do.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the value of the internal random number counter is a big hit value and the value of the reach type counter is a value associated with premium reach, the premium character 5b is displayed in the big hit effect. However, the lottery may be executed separately from the lottery of the reach type, and the premium character 5b may be displayed in the big hit effect when the lottery is won.

  In the embodiment, the premium character display data is stored in the ROM 22b of the symbol display control board 22. However, the premium character display data may be updated from the outside. For example, premium character display data may be stored in the non-volatile memory 22d and rewritten from the outside, or premium character display data may be downloaded to the RAM 22c by communication from the outside via a hall management computer. You may comprise. According to this modification, a premium character can be displayed only during a necessary period, such as during a shooting campaign, and the design of the premium character can be easily changed.

  In the above embodiment, the identification information for individually identifying the premium characters 5b as the image to be photographed is displayed as characters. However, the identification information can be machine-readable symbols (for example, one-dimensional or two-dimensional). Bar code). For example, a two-dimensional barcode generation program is installed in the ROM 22b of the symbol display control board 22, and a two-dimensional barcode symbol is generated based on character string data as identification information (game machine ID and date / time information). In the processing of steps S2172 to S2174 in the flowchart of the premium character photographing screen display processing routine shown, it can be configured to display together with the premium character 5b. FIG. 41 shows a fourth modification in which the identification information is converted into a two-dimensional bar code and displayed at a substantially central portion of the premium character 5b. According to this modification, since the identification information is displayed as a machine-readable symbol, the identification information is read more quickly and reliably than the photographed image data of the premium character 5b using a reader corresponding to the type of the symbol. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to mechanically determine whether or not the captured image data is authentic, and to reliably prevent unauthorized use of the image data. In addition, when the game machine manufacturer operates the above-described campaign for transmitting photographed image data, it is possible to save labor for receiving and checking photographed image data. In addition, since the two-dimensional barcode can express information with high density, when the two-dimensional barcode is adopted as the display mode of the identification information, the size on the screen can be reduced, and the identification information can be displayed. However, there is an advantage that it does not hinder effective presentation display by the premium character 5b.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which displays the date and time when identification information was displayed with game machine ID, as a structure which displays gaming machine ID, date information, and a premium character counter value as identification information Also good. For example, as in the fifth modification shown in FIG. 42, the date on which the premium character 5b is displayed and the premium character counter value indicating how many times the premium character 5b has been displayed on that day are displayed. You may do it. Here, in the identification information display area 5e, the gaming machine ID “12345”, the date “2003.5.21”, and the counter value “03” (numerical values after the hyphen) are displayed in order from the top. In this case, the data size of the counter value only needs to be able to express the maximum value of the number of times the premium character 5b is displayed per day. As described above, the probability of occurrence of premium reach is extremely small. The data size can be small (for example, two digits).

  Further, as identification information, in addition to or instead of the gaming machine ID and date / time information, player identification information for identifying a player may be displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, as an external device, a pedestal ball lending device 51 having a function related to ball lending provided with a card reading unit 52 is installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. As in the sixth modification shown, the interface board 24 is mounted on the pachinko machine 1, and the inter-card ball lending device 51 and the interface board 24 are connected via the communication line 50. When the card reading unit 52 reads a member ID (for example, a member number assigned by a gaming machine manufacturer) as a player identification information from a magnetic card or the like as a member card by the card reader 52, the communication line 50 The member ID is transmitted to the interface board 24 of the pachinko machine 1 via. The interface board 24 sends the received member ID to the symbol display control board 22, and the symbol display control board 22 stores the received member ID in the RAM 22c. Then, in the process of the flowchart of the premium character photographing screen display processing routine shown in FIG. 26 (for example, between steps S2171 and S2172), the member ID is displayed in the identification information display area 5e. FIG. 45 shows a display example of the premium character shooting screen in this modification. In the identification information display area 5e, the member ID “X11074”, the gaming machine ID “12345”, and the date / time information “2003” are displayed in order from the top. .5.21 / 20: 30 "is displayed.

  According to this modification, since the identification information includes the member ID as the player identification information, the player can be reliably recognized in the image data obtained by photographing the premium character 5b as the image to be photographed. The security of image data can be improved. The interface board 24 constitutes player identification information input means and interface means of the present invention. Alternatively, as another modification, the pachinko machine 1 may be provided with an input operation means for performing an input operation of player identification information (for example, a member ID). The input operation means can be constituted by, for example, a touch panel, a keyboard, an infrared input device, or the like. According to this modification, there is an advantage that player identification information can be input by a single pachinko machine 1 without using an inter-device as an external device.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which displays the type identification information for identifying the type of the premium character 5b as a to-be-photographed image as identification information. Specifically, in the processing of the flowchart of the premium character shooting screen display processing routine shown in FIG. 26 (for example, between steps S2171 and S2172), a character string representing the type of premium character 5b is stored in the identification information display area 5e. Process to be displayed. FIG. 46 shows a display example of the premium character photographing screen in the seventh modification, and in the identification information display area 5e, the type identification information “SAM” (the premium character 5b is SAM (sum)) in order from the top. Game machine ID “12345” and date / time information “2003.5.21 / 20: 30” are displayed. According to this modification, for example, even if the entire premium character 5b is not completely included in the captured image data obtained by capturing the premium character 5b, the type identification information is included in the captured image data. The type of the premium character 5b can be identified by the type identification information. This modification is particularly effective when multiple types of premium characters appear in the same gaming machine.

  In the embodiment, the identification information is continuously displayed while the premium character 5b is displayed. However, the identification information may be displayed only during a predetermined shooting timing. According to the present modification, the identification information is not displayed except for the predetermined shooting timing, thereby preventing the premium character 5b from interfering with the effective presentation display, and reliably during the predetermined shooting timing. Since the identification information is displayed, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the premium character 5b.

  Further, an operation detection unit for detecting a shooting operation of the player may be provided, and the identification information may be displayed when the shooting operation is detected by the operation detection unit. Here, the operation detecting means can be constituted by, for example, an infrared sensor capable of detecting the approach of a mobile communication terminal or the like. According to this modification, since the identification information is always hidden, it is possible to prevent the premium character 5b from interfering with effective presentation display, and shooting using a mobile communication terminal with a shooting function or the like. Since the identification information is displayed when the motion is detected, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the premium character 5b.

  Further, switch means operated by the player may be provided, and the identification information may be displayed when the switch means is operated by the player. Here, the switch means can be constituted by, for example, a push button switch. According to this modification, since the identification information is always hidden, it is possible to prevent the premium character 5b from interfering with an effective presentation display, and the switch means is operated as an indication of intention to shoot by the player. Since the identification information is displayed in the case of being performed, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the premium character 5b. Further, for example, by enabling the switch means only during the shooting campaign period of the premium character 5b and invalidating the switch means during other periods, the identification information, the dotted frame 5c and the arrow 5d are only required during the required period. Or the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the identification information is always displayed at a constant size. However, the identification information may be enlarged or reduced at a predetermined timing (eighth modification). Here, FIG. 47A shows an example in which the identification information is enlarged and FIG. 47B shows an example in which the identification information is reduced. For example, when the identification information is displayed in a reduced size at a timing other than the predetermined shooting timing (see FIG. 47B), it is possible to prevent the premium character 5b from interfering with effective presentation. On the other hand, by enlarging the identification information during a predetermined shooting timing (see FIG. 47 (a)), the player uses the portable communication terminal with a shooting function to make the identification information large and clear together with the premium character 5b. Can be taken. And according to the picked-up image data which image | photographed the enlarged identification information, identification information can be read easily and correctly.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which surrounds the imaging | photography object area | region containing the substantially whole premium character 5b with the dotted line frame 5c, it replaces with a dotted line frame and the display enclosed with frame lines, such as a solid line and a chain line, is performed You may comprise as follows.

  In the above-described embodiment, the premium character 5b as the image to be captured is clearly indicated by the display of the dotted line frame 5c and the arrow 5d. However, instead of or in addition to this, the premium as the image to be captured is displayed. It is good also as a structure which blinks and displays the character 5b or its circumference | surroundings. For example, the ninth modified example shown in FIG. 48 represents a state where the premium character 5b is displayed blinking. According to this modification, the shooting target image is clearly indicated by the blinking display, so that the player can surely know which image is the shooting target image on the display screen, and the mobile communication terminal with the shooting function Etc. can be used for photographing.

  Alternatively, the image to be captured may be specified only by displaying a message for clearly indicating the image to be captured without displaying the dotted frame 5c or the arrow 5d. Specifically, a message including contents indicating the display position of the premium character as the image to be photographed on the screen, the characteristics of the premium character, and the like is displayed. For example, in the tenth modification shown in FIG. 49, as a message for clearly indicating an image to be photographed, a message “Please photograph Sam-kun (the youth in the sea bread) in the center of the screen!” Is displayed in text. An example of the screen display is shown. According to this modification, since the shooting target image is clearly specified by displaying a message for clearly indicating the shooting target image, the player can determine which image is the shooting target image on the display screen. Can be reliably grasped, and photographing can be performed using a portable communication terminal or the like with a photographing function. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides the audio | voice generation apparatus and outputs the message for specifying the imaging | photography object image by audio | voice. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which outputs another message regarding imaging | photography of the premium character 5b.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the premium character 5b as a photographing object image showed the example stationary on the screen 5a, while displaying the premium character 5b in the aspect accompanying the movement on the screen 5a, premium You may comprise so that the dotted-line frame 5c and the arrow 5d may be moved and displayed according to the movement of the character 5b (11th modification). For example, FIG. 50A shows a state in which the premium character 5b is displayed at the center of the screen 5a, and FIG. 50B shows a state in which the premium character 5b has moved leftward on the screen 5a. Yes. As shown in FIG. 50B, the dotted frame 5c and the arrow 5d are displayed to move to the left as the premium character 5b moves to the left. According to this modification, shooting with a higher degree of difficulty than shooting a still image in which the premium character 5b as a shooting target image moves on the screen 5a and must follow the moving premium character 5b. It is possible to further improve the interests of the game. In addition, since the dotted frame 5c and the arrow 5d are moved and displayed in accordance with the movement of the premium character 5b, the player can reliably recognize the premium character 5b moving on the screen 5a as a shooting target and carry a mobile phone with a shooting function. Shooting can be performed using a communication terminal or the like. By using this modification, for example, a game machine manufacturer can develop a campaign “Let's shoot moving premium characters!”.

  In the above-described modification, the identification information is moved and displayed in accordance with the movement of the premium character 5b as the image to be photographed, so that the player can surely photograph the identification information together with the premium character 5b that moves on the screen. be able to. Alternatively, when the premium character 5b moves within the shooting target area indicated by the dotted frame 5c, the identification information may be displayed at a fixed position in the shooting target area.

  In the above embodiment, the e-mail address of the gaming machine manufacturer that is the transmission destination of the captured image data of the premium character is notified. However, as in the twelfth modification shown in FIG. 51, the gaming machine manufacturer The homepage address (URL) may be notified. In the present modification, the notified URL can be input on the Internet browsing screen of the mobile phone 200, and the image data can be transmitted by accessing the Internet home page of a gaming machine manufacturer or the like as the image data transmission destination.

  In the embodiment or the modification, the e-mail address of the gaming machine manufacturer or the URL of the gaming machine manufacturer that is the transmission destination of the captured image data of the premium character is displayed in the message display area 5f at the bottom of the reach effect screen. However, as in the thirteenth modification shown in FIG. 52, the information (URL, e-mail address, etc.) regarding the transmission destination may be displayed in the area 5g within the imaging target area surrounded by the dotted frame 5c. Good. According to this modification, the information regarding the transmission destination is also photographed by the portable communication terminal with the photographing function together with the premium character 5b that is the photographing target image. Therefore, the player can easily and reliably perform image data transmission work while referring to the destination URL and e-mail address taken together with the premium character 5b on the screen of the mobile communication terminal or the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the notification of the message prompting the player to shoot the premium character as the shooting target image is performed. However, as in the fourteenth modification shown in FIG. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports the detailed information containing the information etc. (for example, the information regarding present of a present) regarding the profit obtained by transmitting to the transmission destination of this. The player can surely recognize the profit obtained by transmitting the image data, thereby improving the motivation for capturing and transmitting the image to be captured. If the detailed information cannot be displayed at once in the message display area 5f, the entire message text can be displayed by scrolling the message left and right or up and down. Or you may comprise so that the alerting | reporting regarding the reference destination of such detailed information may be performed like the 15th modification shown in FIG. According to this modification, the player can reliably recognize the profit obtained by transmitting the image data by accessing the informed reference destination (for example, the URL of the Internet homepage). The motivation for capturing and transmitting the image to be captured is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine ID is displayed on the premium character 5b as the gaming machine identification information. However, the management information (for example, the board management number) of the main board 21 for performing the main control of the gaming machine. Etc.) may be displayed as identification information. According to this modification, it is possible to reliably recognize that the CPU 21a and the like of the main board 21 have not been illegally exchanged, in other words, that the genuine main board 21 is mounted on the pachinko machine 1.

  In the above embodiment, the message for prompting the premium character 5b to be photographed is notified. However, the advice information regarding the photographing of the premium character 5b may be notified. For example, as advice information for shooting the premium character 5b well, the player is notified by giving notices regarding which part of the premium character 5b that is the shooting target image should be shot at the center of the shooting range. Can accurately photograph premium characters with reference to advice information.

  In the above-described embodiment, the identification information is displayed in the substantially central portion of the premium character 5b. However, the identification information is displayed in the vicinity of the premium character 5b, more preferably in the shooting target area surrounded by the dotted frame 5c. It may be. For example, FIG. 55 shows a sixteenth modification in which the identification information display area 5e is provided in the lower right of the imaging target area surrounded by the dotted line frame 5c and the identification information is displayed. According to this modification, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the premium character 5b by photographing the premium character 5b surrounded by the dotted line frame 5c and the photographing target area including the periphery thereof.

  In the above embodiment, the premium character image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more during the jackpot end effect. In addition to or instead of this, a plurality of premium character images are displayed during the jackpot end effect. You may comprise so that it may display twice. According to the present modification, for example, even when a premium character image has not been successfully shot when it appears for the first time, it is possible to perform shooting reliably with preparation for shooting before it appears for the second time or later.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the mobile phone 200 is used as the mobile communication terminal has been described. However, in addition to the mobile phone, various mobile communications such as PHS (Simple Mobile Phone, Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It is possible to use a terminal.
In the above-described embodiment, the normal big hit is generated twice consecutively during the high probability mode, and the transition to the low probability mode is made. However, the normal big hit is low because the single big hit occurs once. It is good also as a structure which changes to probability mode.

  The present invention can also be applied to various gaming machines different from the above embodiment. For example, a gaming machine applied to the present invention is a pachinko gaming machine, which has a launching handle as a basic configuration, and launches a ball into a predetermined gaming area according to the operation of the launching handle, and the ball is in the gaming area The identification information that is dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is made at the operation port arranged at a predetermined position in the display device. It is done. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Another gaming machine applied to the present invention is a slot machine, and has a basic configuration of “variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information. The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the predetermined time elapses due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button). A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A gaming machine equipped. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals. FIG. 56 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine 301 as an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine. As shown in FIG. 56, the slot machine 301 is provided with variable display means 305 at substantially the center.

  Further, another gaming machine applied to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. As a basic configuration, “an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information is dynamically displayed. After that, a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information is provided, and the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) is operated. Special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the fact that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a state, and using a ball as a game medium, and a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information. A gaming machine that is configured to many balls are paid out. " FIG. 57 is a front view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 401 that is an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined. As shown in FIG. 57, the gaming machine 401 is provided with a variable display means 405 at a substantially central portion.

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The following means of the present invention can be extracted from the embodiment described above. In the following, each means will be described with the effects and the like added as necessary.

1. A gaming machine having display means capable of displaying a screen,
Shooting target image display control means for displaying a shooting target image shot by the player on the display means;
A clock means for counting the date and time;
Identification information display control means for displaying identification information including at least date and time information indicating date and / or time related to display of the photographing target image acquired from the clock means together with the photographing target image on the display means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the means 1, the identification information including at least the date information acquired from the clock means is displayed together with the image to be photographed, so that the date and / or time related to the display of the image to be photographed is photographed by photographing the image to be photographed. It can be recognized in the image data. Therefore, by referring to the identification information including the date and time information, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use such as using the same captured image data repeatedly, and thus it is possible to use the image data in various ways. . For example, by transmitting image data obtained by capturing a specific character as an image to be captured to a gaming machine manufacturer via the Internet or the like, services such as participation in the acquisition ranking of specific characters and provision of service points are realized. be able to.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the date / time information includes date information and hour / minute information related to the display of the image to be captured acquired from the clock means.

  According to the means 2, the date / time information includes date information and time / minute information related to the display of the image to be photographed acquired from the clock means, so that the image to be photographed displayed on the same gaming machine can be represented by only the date / time information. Can be identified individually.

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the identification information further includes a counter value that is counted up under a predetermined condition.

  According to the means 3, since the identification information includes the counter value in addition to the date and time information, it is possible to easily and reliably create the identification information that does not overlap with a limited data size. For example, identification information including a combination of a date on which a character image as a photographing target image is displayed and a counter value indicating how many times the character image is displayed on that day may be created. In this case, the data size of the counter value may be a relatively small data size as long as the maximum value of the number of times the character image is displayed per day can be expressed.

  4). The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the identification information further includes gaming machine identification information for identifying a gaming machine.

  According to the means 4, since the identification information includes the gaming machine identification information in addition to the date and time information, it is possible to identify in which shooting machine the captured image is displayed in the captured image data of the captured image. It is.

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine identification information includes management information of a main board for performing main control of the gaming machine.

  According to the means 5, since the gaming machine identification information includes management information (for example, board management number) of the main board for performing main control of the gaming machine, the CPU etc. of the main board is illegally exchanged. In other words, in other words, it can be surely recognized that the genuine main board is mounted on the gaming machine.

6). Comprising player identification information input means for inputting player identification information for identifying a player,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein the identification information further includes player identification information input by the player identification information input means.

  According to the means 6, since the identification information includes the player identification information inputted by the player identification information input means, the player can be surely recognized in the image data obtained by photographing the image to be photographed. The security of image data can be improved. Note that the player identification information is, for example, a member number or member ID assigned to a player by a gaming machine manufacturer.

  7). The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the player identification information input means comprises interface means for inputting the player identification information from an external device connected to the gaming machine.

  According to the means 7, the player identification information input to the external device by reading information from a card-type recording medium or the like such as a membership card or operating a key is reliably input to the gaming machine via the interface means. . The external device is, for example, a pedestrian device arranged adjacent to a gaming machine, such as a pedestal ball lending device having a function related to lending of game media or a terminal device having a function of displaying various information. is there.

  8). The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the player identification information input means comprises input operation means for performing an input operation of the player identification information.

  According to the means 8, the player identification information is surely input to the gaming machine by the player performing an input operation on the input operation means. The input operation means can be constituted by, for example, a touch panel, a keyboard, an infrared input device, or the like.

  9. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the identification information further includes type identification information for identifying a type of the photographing target image.

  According to the means 9, since the identification information includes the type identification information for identifying the type of the shooting target image, for example, the entire shooting target image is completely included in the shooting image data obtained by shooting the shooting target image. Even if not, if the type identification information is included in the captured image data, the type of the image to be captured can be identified by the type identification information. This is particularly effective when a plurality of types of images to be captured are displayed on the same gaming machine. Note that the type of shooting target image is, for example, the type of character when the shooting target image is a character image.

  10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein the clock means is a radio timepiece capable of receiving a standard radio wave based on a standard time.

  According to the means 10, since the radio timepiece corrects the time by receiving the standard radio wave, the identification information display control means displays the identification information including the accurate date and time information acquired from the radio timepiece together with the photographing target image. be able to.

  11. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the radio timepiece corrects the time when the gaming machine is turned on.

  According to the means 11, since the radio timepiece corrects the time when the gaming machine is turned on, the accurate date and time can always be counted even when the gaming machine is powered off at night or the like.

  12 The gaming machine according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the radio timepiece corrects the time based on a predetermined signal output from the gaming machine.

  According to the means 12, the radio timepiece corrects the time at an appropriate timing based on a predetermined signal output from the gaming machine, so that it is possible to always accurately count the date and display accurate date and time information.

  13. The gaming machine according to any one of means 10 to 12, wherein the radio timepiece corrects time when displaying identification information including at least date and time information.

  According to the means 13, the time correction is performed at the timing when the radio wave clock displays the identification information including at least the date information, so that the correct date information can always be displayed and the same date information is output twice or more times. It is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of malfunctions.

  14 The gaming machine according to any one of means 10 to 13, further comprising time setting means for manually setting the time on the radio timepiece.

  According to the means 14, even when a gaming machine is installed in an environment where it is difficult to receive standard radio waves in a game hall or the like, the time can be manually set on the radio clock by the time setting means.

  15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 10 to 14, further comprising forced reception means for forcibly receiving a standard radio wave in the radio timepiece.

  According to the means 15, the time can be surely set based on the standard radio wave by forcibly receiving the standard radio wave by the radio timepiece by the compulsory reception means at the time of shipment in a production factory of a gaming machine or the like.

  16. Any one of means 1 to 15, wherein the identification information display control means causes the display means to display identification information including at least date and time information representing a date and / or time when the image to be photographed is displayed. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the means 16, the identification information display control means causes the display means to display identification information including at least date and time information indicating the date and / or time when the image to be photographed is displayed. In the data, it is possible to recognize the date and / or time when the photographing target image is displayed.

  17. The identification information display control means causes the display means to display identification information including at least date and / or time information indicating a date and / or time when the displayable condition of the photographing target image is satisfied. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the means 17, the identification information display control means causes the display means to display identification information including at least date / time information indicating the date and / or time when the displayable condition of the imaging target image is satisfied. In the captured image data, the date and / or time when the displayable condition for the image to be captured is satisfied can be recognized.

  18. The identification information display control means causes the display means to display identification information including at least date and time information indicating a date and / or time when the identification information is displayed. The gaming machine described.

  According to the means 18, the identification information display control means causes the display means to display identification information including at least date and time information indicating the date and / or time when the identification information is displayed. The date and / or time when the identification information is displayed can be recognized.

  19. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 18, wherein the identification information is displayed as an array of characters or the like.

  According to the means 19, since the identification information is displayed as an array of characters or the like, the contents of the displayed identification information are visually recognized by the player himself or the person in charge of the gaming machine manufacturer who has received the captured image data. be able to. Note that letters, etc. include English letters, katakana, hiragana, kanji, symbols, numbers, and the like.

  20. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 19, wherein the identification information is displayed as a machine-readable symbol.

  According to the means 20, since the identification information is displayed as a machine-readable symbol, the identification information can be easily and reliably read from the image data obtained by photographing the image to be photographed using a reader corresponding to the type of the symbol. Can do. Therefore, the identification information of the captured image data can be determined mechanically accurately and quickly.

  21. The gaming machine according to claim 20, wherein the identification information is displayed as a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode.

  According to the means 21, since it is displayed as a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode, the identification information can be read more quickly and more reliably than the image data obtained by photographing the image to be photographed by using a reader corresponding to the type of barcode. It can be performed.

  22. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 21, wherein the identification information is displayed on the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 22, the identification information is displayed on the shooting target image, so that the identification information can be reliably shot together with the shooting target image.

  23. The gaming machine according to claim 22, wherein the identification information is displayed at a substantially central portion of the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 23, since the identification information is displayed at a substantially central portion of the shooting target image, the identification information is prevented from protruding outside the shooting range when shooting the shooting target image.

  24. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 21, wherein the identification information is displayed in the vicinity of the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 24, since the identification information is displayed in the vicinity of the photographing target image, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the photographing target image by photographing the screen region including the photographing target image and its periphery.

  25. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein the identification information display control means continuously displays the identification information during display of the photographing target image.

  According to the means 25, since the identification information is continuously displayed during the display of the photographing target image, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the photographing target image whenever the photographing target image is displayed.

  26. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein the identification information display control means displays the identification information only during a predetermined shooting timing.

  According to the means 26, since the identification information is not displayed except for the predetermined shooting timing, it is possible to prevent an effective presentation display of the image to be shot from being hindered, and to reliably identify during the predetermined shooting timing. Since the information is displayed, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the image to be photographed.

27. Provided with motion detection means for detecting a player's shooting motion,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein the identification information display control means displays the identification information when a photographing operation is detected by the action detection means.

  According to the means 27, since the identification information is always hidden, it is possible to prevent an effective presentation display of the image to be photographed from being hindered, and a photographing operation using a portable communication terminal or the like with a photographing function. Since the identification information is displayed when the image is detected, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the photographing target image.

28. Comprising switch means operated by the player,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein the identification information display control means displays the identification information when the switch means is operated by a player.

  According to the means 28, since the identification information is always hidden, it is possible to prevent an effective presentation display of the image to be photographed from being hindered, and the switch means is operated as an intention to photograph by the player. In this case, since the identification information is displayed, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the image to be photographed. Further, for example, the switch unit is enabled only during the shooting campaign execution period of the shooting target image, and the switch unit is disabled during other periods, so that the identification information can be displayed only during a necessary period. May be.

29. The shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image in a mode involving movement on a screen,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 28, wherein the identification information display control means displays the movement of the identification information in accordance with the movement of the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 29, since the shooting target image is displayed in a manner accompanied by the movement by the shooting target image display control means, it is more difficult than shooting a still image in which the moving shooting target image must be followed. It is possible to further improve the interest of the game by performing high-quality shooting. Further, since the identification information display control means moves and displays the identification information in accordance with the movement of the photographing target image, the player can surely photograph the identification information together with the photographing target image moving on the screen.

30. The shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image in a mode involving movement on a screen,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 28, wherein the identification information display control means displays the identification information at a predetermined fixed position.

  According to the means 30, since the photographing target image is displayed in a manner accompanied by movement by the photographing target image display control means, it is more difficult than photographing a still image in which the moving photographing target image must be followed. It is possible to further improve the interest of the game by performing high-quality shooting. Here, for example, when the shooting target image moves within a predetermined shooting target area, the identification information is displayed at a fixed position in the shooting target area by the identification information display control means, so that the player The identification information can be reliably photographed together with the target image.

  31. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 30, wherein the identification information display control means enlarges or reduces the identification information at a predetermined timing.

  According to the means 31, for example, the identification information is displayed in a reduced size at a timing other than the predetermined shooting timing to prevent an effective presentation display of the image to be shot, and the identification information is enlarged during the predetermined shooting timing. By displaying the information, the player can photograph the identification information including date and time information together with the image to be photographed in a large and clear manner using a portable communication terminal with a photographing function. And according to the picked-up image data which image | photographed the enlarged identification information, identification information can be read easily and correctly.

32. An explicit means for displaying a frame surrounding a shooting target area including substantially the whole of the shooting target image;
32. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 31, wherein the identification information display control means displays the identification information in the shooting target area surrounded by the frame line.

  According to the means 32, since the shooting target image including the substantially entire shooting target image is surrounded by the frame line, the shooting target image is clearly specified, so that the player can determine which image on the display screen is the shooting target image. And the identification information is displayed in the shooting target area surrounded by the frame line, so when the shooting target image is shot with a shooting function such as a portable communication terminal, the shooting target image is displayed. At the same time, the identification information is also reliably photographed.

  33. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 32, wherein the image to be photographed is a specific character image.

  According to the means 33, a specific character image (for example, a premium character image that appears with a very low probability) is displayed on the display means in a predetermined effect, so that the player can perform mobile communication with a photographing function possessed by the player. A specific character image can be reliably shot using a terminal or the like.

  34. 34. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 33, wherein display data for the image to be photographed is configured to be externally updateable.

  According to the means 34, since the display data of the image to be photographed can be updated from the outside, it is possible to display the image to be photographed only during a necessary period, change the pattern of the image to be photographed, and the like.

  35. 35. The gaming machine according to claim 34, wherein display data for the image to be photographed is stored in a nonvolatile storage medium rewritable from outside.

  According to the means 35, since the display data for the image to be photographed is stored in a non-volatile rewritable storage medium, the display data for the image to be photographed can be updated from the outside with a simple configuration. Can do.

  36. 35. The gaming machine according to claim 34, wherein the display data of the image to be photographed is downloaded from outside by communication.

  According to the means 36, the display data of the image to be photographed is updated by being downloaded from outside by communication.

37. Reach effect in the display means when a reach condition is established in which the combination at the time of stop of the other symbol strings except for one among the plurality of symbol strings variably displayed on the display means becomes a combination of the jackpot symbols And a reach effect control means for executing a specific reach effect accompanied by display of the shooting target image when a specific reach condition is established,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 36, wherein the shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image in the specific reach effect.

  According to the means 37, since the photographing target image display control means displays the photographing target image in the specific reach effect, the game in the reach gaming state is given by giving the photographing opportunity of the photographing target image in the specific reach effect. It is possible to surely enhance the interest of the player and further improve the player's willingness to play.

38. When a reach condition is established in which a combination when the other symbol sequences except for one of the plurality of symbol sequences variably displayed on the display unit is the combination of the jackpot symbols is satisfied, Reach effect control means for executing a specific reach effect accompanied by display of the image to be captured when a specific reach condition is established,
A jackpot effect control means for executing a jackpot effect on the display means in relation to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot condition is satisfied;
With
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 36, wherein the shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image in the jackpot effect after execution of the specific reach effect.

  According to the means 38, since the photographic target image display control means displays the photographic target image in the big hit effect after the execution of the specific reach effect, the photographic target image is given a photographing opportunity in the specific reach effect, and further, the big hit By giving a shooting opportunity again in the production, it is possible to surely enhance the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state and further improve the game motivation of the player.

  39. The gaming machine according to claim 37 or 38, wherein the game machine is set so that the big hit condition is always satisfied when the specific reach condition is satisfied.

  According to the means 39, when the specific reach condition is satisfied, the occurrence of the big hit gaming state is decided, and the player takes the shooting target image in the big hit effect while enjoying the big hit decision in the specific reach production. be able to.

40. Based on the establishment of a jackpot condition in which the combination at the time of stopping the plurality of symbol rows in the display means is a combination of predetermined jackpot symbols, a jackpot gaming state advantageous for a player is generated, A jackpot effect control means for executing a jackpot effect on the display means in relation to the occurrence of the jackpot game state when a jackpot condition is established,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 36, wherein the shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image in the jackpot effect.

  According to the means 40, since the shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image in the big hit effect, the shooting opportunity of the shooting target image is given in the big hit effect, so that the fun of the game in the big hit gaming state is ensured. It is possible to further improve the game motivation of the player.

  41. The gaming machine according to claim 40, wherein the shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image when the jackpot condition is satisfied under a specific condition.

  According to the means 41, the shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image when the jackpot condition is satisfied under a specific condition. Therefore, the fun of the game in the jackpot gaming state is surely enhanced, and the player It is possible to further improve the willingness to play.

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine having display means capable of displaying a screen,
Shooting target image display control means for displaying a shooting target image shot by the player on the display means;
A clock means for counting the date and time;
Identification information display control means for displaying identification information including at least date and time information indicating date and / or time related to display of the photographing target image acquired from the clock means together with the photographing target image on the display means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: