JP2015013147A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can ensure the photographing of a target image such as a premium character by explicitly indicating which object is the object to be photographed on the display screen.SOLUTION: A premium character 5b is indicated explicitly in such a manner that an imaging area containing substantially the whole of the premium character 5b is displayed within a frame of dotted lines 5c by a pattern variable display device 5 and further the premium character 5b is indicated by an arrow 5d. Thus, a player can surely understand which object is the premium character to be photographed and photograph the premium character using a mobile phone 200 having a photographing function.

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.

JP 2002-102475 A

  However, as described above, since the premium character appears very rarely, even if the premium character appears in the reach effect, the player can determine which image on the display screen is the premium character to be photographed. There is a problem that it is difficult to grasp and a chance of shooting a premium character tends to be missed. In addition, even if there are explanations regarding the shooting of premium characters on the main body of the pachinko machine or in the vicinity thereof, it is considered that few players carefully read these explanations before or during the game. There is a problem that it is difficult to make a photography campaign effective.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to clearly shoot a shooting target image such as a premium character by clearly indicating which image on the display screen is the shooting target image. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

(Claim 1) A gaming machine comprising 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;
Explicit means for clearly indicating the image to be photographed displayed on the screen by the display means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the shooting target image shot by the player by the shooting target image display control unit is displayed on the screen of the display unit, and the shooting target image displayed on the screen of the display unit is displayed. Since it is clearly indicated by the explicit means, the player can surely grasp which image is the image to be photographed on the display screen, and can photograph using a portable communication terminal or the like with a photographing function.

  According to the present invention, the shooting target image shot by the player by the shooting target image display control means is displayed on the screen by the display means, and the shooting target image displayed on the screen by the display means is clearly indicated by the explicit means. Therefore, the player can surely grasp which image is the image to be photographed on the display screen and can photograph using a portable communication terminal with a photographing function or the like.

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. 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. It is a flowchart explaining a reach production process routine. 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 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 figure showing the modification which made the surroundings of a premium character blink on the premium reach production screen. It is a figure showing the modification which displayed the message for clearly indicating a premium character on a premium reach production screen. It is a figure showing the modification which made the premium character move display on a premium reach production screen, (a) is the state where the premium character was displayed in the screen center, (b) is the premium character displayed on the screen left side. Each state. It is a figure showing the modification which alert | reported URL of the gaming machine maker on the premium reach production screen. It is a figure showing the modification which displayed URL of a gaming machine maker on a premium character on a premium reach production screen. It is a figure showing the modification which displayed detailed information on the premium reach production screen. It is a figure showing the modification which displayed the reference URL of the detailed information on a premium reach production screen. It is a figure showing the modification which changed the display position of identification information on the premium reach production screen. It is a figure showing the modification which displayed the identification information on the premium reach production screen by two-dimensional barcode. 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.

  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, a left symbol row 8, a middle symbol row 9, and a right 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 left symbol row 8, the right 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 combination of stop symbols is hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol”. In this embodiment, there are a total of five types of jackpot lines: one that extends in the horizontal direction (upper, middle, and lower three types) 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 variation in the right symbol row 10 stops on the big hit line with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol in the left 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 the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10, a combination of jackpots is finally included. That is, the reach game state refers to a state in which the combination at the time of stop of the other symbol sequences except for one among the plurality of symbol sequences is a combination of jackpot symbols. 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.

  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, and as shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 22a, ROM 22b, RAM 22c, and nonvolatile memory 22d are configured as main components, and the CPU 22a is input from the main board 21. The symbol variation display device 5 is driven and controlled based on the signal. The ROM 22b stores symbol display data, reach effect pattern data, and the like. The nonvolatile memory 29 is a writable nonvolatile storage medium for storing a premium character counter PC, which will be described later, in a nonvolatile manner. The value of the premium character counter PC is stored and retained even after the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. Is done.

  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. 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 three reels of left, middle and right 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 the process of step S30 (symbol variation start process) is performed as described above, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stored in any of the processes of steps S33, S35, and S36 in step S40 of FIG. Replace with the stopped symbol. The symbol fluctuations in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stopped by the symbol after replacement. In step S50, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 is a reach combination (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. 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 fixed, and therefore, the premium reach effect is not executed in the outlier reach. 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 it is a display instruction for reach effects other than premium reach (step S651: No), reach effect pattern data corresponding to each reach effect command is read from the ROM 22b in step S652, and the symbol variation display device 5 is read. After performing the reach effect display control, the processing of this routine is terminated. 9A shows a display example of the normal reach effect screen, FIG. 9B shows a display example of the special reach A effect screen, and FIG. 9C shows a display example of the special reach B effect screen. Yes.

  On the other hand, if the reach effect command is a premium reach display command (step S651: Yes), premium reach effect pattern data is read from the ROM 22b in step S653, and premium reach effect display control is performed on the symbol variation display device 5. . FIG. 10 shows a display example of the premium reach production screen. On the premium reach production screen, a premium character 5b is displayed as an image to be photographed by the mobile phone 200 with a photographing function possessed by the player. 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, by displaying such a rarely appearing premium character 5b on the symbol variation display device 5, a great surprise and joy are given to the player, and the interest of the game in the pachinko machine 1 is further improved. Is done. Note that the processing in step S653 functions as the photographing target image display control means of the present invention.

  Further, in step S654, the shooting target area including substantially the entire premium character 5b is displayed in a rectangular shape surrounded by a dotted frame 5c, and the premium character 5b in the dotted frame 5c is displayed by an arrow 5d. 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 S654 functions as an explicit means of the present invention. Subsequently, in step S655, the gaming machine ID received from the main board 21 together with the reach effect command is displayed in the identification information display area 5e provided substantially at the center of the premium character 5b. Further, in step S656, the value of the premium character counter PC is read from the nonvolatile memory 29 and displayed on the right side of the gaming machine ID displayed in the identification information display area 5e. For example, in FIG. 10, the numerical value “12345” in the identification information display area 5e represents the gaming machine ID, and the numerical value “951” after the hyphen represents the value of the premium character counter PC. Therefore, the identification information displayed in the identification information display area 5e indicates which gaming machine is the premium character 5b displayed by the gaming machine ID, and how many times the premium character displayed on the pachinko machine 1 is displayed. Whether it is 5b is represented by a premium character counter PC value. The premium character counter PC value corresponds to unique information given in accordance with a predetermined rule, and the processes in steps S655 to S656 function as the identification information display control means of the present invention. Subsequently, in step S657, the value of the premium character counter PC in the nonvolatile memory 22d is counted up.

  Further, in step S658, a message that prompts the player to shoot the premium character 5b displayed on the premium reach effect screen and clearly indicates which image on the screen is the premium character 5b is displayed at the bottom of the reach effect screen. Is displayed in the message display area 5f. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the message “Please shoot a premium character in a dotted frame!” Is displayed in text, 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 S659, the destination mail address of the photographed image data of the premium character 5b (specifically, the email address of the gaming machine manufacturer) is displayed in the message display area 5f. The execution time of the premium reach effect is set longer than the execution times of the other three types of reach effects. Furthermore, in the premium reach effect, the premium character 5b is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more. Thereby, sufficient time is secured for the player to prepare for and shoot with the mobile phone 200, and the premium character 5b can be reliably shot. After executing each processing step described above, this routine is terminated. In addition, the process of step S658-S659 functions as an alerting | reporting means of this 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 effect process is performed in step S90. Subsequently, in step S100 of FIG. 4, the round counter R is reset. 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, 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 opening of the big winning opening 6 is started, the big 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), the process returns to step S110 of FIG. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 6 repeats the opening / closing 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 opening / closing cycle of the big winning opening 6 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball B wins the V zone 11. If any one of the determination conditions in steps S170 and S180 is not satisfied, the probability variation process is executed in step S190, and then the special electric accessory control routine is terminated.

  In the probability variation processing routine of FIG. 11, in step S221, it is determined whether or not the jackpot 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. Then, when the big hit gaming state with even 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 wins the V zone 11 a maximum of 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, an 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. 13 and 14. 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 (CCD camera 230) (<1> in FIG. 12). 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 (<2> in FIG. 12).

  The server device 101 receives the photographed image data of the premium character 5b attached to the e-mail via the Internet 102 (FIG. 12 <3>), and various types of maker members (players) who are e-mail senders. The data is updated (<4> in FIG. 12). 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.

  Then, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pattern variation display device 5 displays the premium character 5b as a shooting target image shot by the player in the process of step S653 (shooting target image display control means). In addition to the display, in the process (explicit means) of step S654, a dotted frame 5c surrounding the shooting target area including substantially the entire premium character 5b displayed on the screen by the symbol variation display device 5 is displayed. The premium character 5b is clearly shown by pointing the character 5b by 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.

  Further, in the processing (notification means) of steps S658 to S659, since the message notification regarding the shooting of the premium character 5b displayed on the screen by the symbol variation display device 5 is performed, the player can perform the shooting function based on the notified message. The premium character 5b can be reliably shot using the attached mobile phone 200.

  Further, in the processing (notification means) of steps S658 to S659, since the message regarding the shooting of the premium character 5b is displayed in characters on the symbol variation display device 5, the player is notified by reading the displayed message. It is possible to take a picture with certainty of the contents. 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.

  Further, in the process (notification means) in step S658, a message prompting the player to shoot the premium character is notified, so that the player can know the shooting timing with the message and perform shooting. Further, in the process (notifying means) in step S659, 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. 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.

  Further, in the processing of steps S655 to S656 (identification information display control means), identification information for individually identifying the premium characters 5b as the images to be photographed is displayed in the dotted frame 5c together with the premium characters 5b in the symbol variation display device 5. Therefore, when the premium character 5b is photographed by the photographing function of the mobile phone 200, the image data can be individually identified on the gaming machine manufacturer side. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent duplicate use of the same image data and unauthorized use of image data of others. Further, since the identification information is displayed as an array of characters or the like, the person in charge such as the player himself or a gaming machine maker can visually recognize the contents of the displayed identification information. 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 includes the premium character counter value as unique information given according to a predetermined rule, the premium characters 5b can be reliably identified individually. Since the counter value counted up every time the premium character 5b is displayed is used, unique information can be created easily and reliably without duplication.

  Further, since the premium character image is displayed in the premium reach effect in which the big hit is confirmed, the player can shoot the premium character image based on the notification contents while enjoying the big hit. In addition, since the premium character image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more during the premium reach production, a time for shooting by the player is secured, so the player surely prepares for shooting and performs shooting. be able to. Furthermore, since the premium reach production is executed for a longer time than other reach productions, a time for shooting by the player is secured, so that the player can surely prepare for shooting and perform shooting. At the same time, you can fully enjoy the finish of the big hit while watching the reach production.

  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 shooting target area including substantially the entire premium character 5b is displayed with a dotted frame 5c. However, instead of the dotted frame, a display surrounded by a frame line such as a solid line or 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, FIG. 15 shows a state where the premium character 5b is blinked. 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, FIG. 16 shows an example of a screen display in which a message “Please shoot Sam in the middle of the screen (Young man in sea bread)!” Is displayed as a message to clearly indicate the target image. 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. For example, FIG. 17A shows a state in which the premium character 5b is displayed at the center of the screen 5a, and FIG. 17B shows a state in which the premium character 5b has moved leftward on the screen 5a. Yes. As shown in FIG. 17B, 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 embodiment, the message notification related to shooting is performed while the premium character 5b is displayed. However, the message notification may be performed in advance before the premium character 5b is displayed on the screen. The notice message is displayed as, for example, “Premium character will appear soon. Please take out the mobile phone and prepare for shooting.” According to this modification, the player can prepare the mobile phone 200 in advance before displaying the premium character 5b, and can reliably perform shooting without missing the timing.

  In the above embodiment, the e-mail address of the gaming machine manufacturer that is the transmission destination of the photographed image data of the premium character is notified. However, as shown in the display example of FIG. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports (URL). 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 shown in the display example of FIG. 19, the information (URL, e-mail address, etc.) regarding the transmission destination may be displayed in the area 5g in the imaging target area surrounded by the dotted line frame 5c. 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, a message for prompting the player to shoot a premium character as a shooting target image is notified. However, as shown in the display example of FIG. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports the detailed information including the information regarding the profit obtained by transmitting to (for example, the information regarding present of a present). 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, as shown in the example of a display of 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. 22 illustrates an example in which the identification information is displayed by providing the identification information display area 5e at the lower right in the imaging target area surrounded by the dotted frame 5c. 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 embodiment, the identification information is displayed as characters. However, the identification information may be displayed as a machine-readable symbol (for example, a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode). For example, FIG. 23 shows an example in which the identification information (game machine ID and premium character / counter value) 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 can be easily and reliably read from the photographed image data of the premium character 5b by using a reader corresponding to the type of the symbol. Can do. Accordingly, it is possible to mechanically determine whether or not the image data is authentic, and to reliably prevent unauthorized use of the image data.

  In the embodiment, the premium character image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or longer. In addition to this, the premium character image is displayed a plurality of times during the premium reach effect. It may be configured. According to this modification, for example, even when a premium character image cannot be 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 a PHS (Simple Mobile Phone) and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) are available. 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. 24 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine 301 which is an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine. As shown in FIG. 24, the slot machine 301 is provided with a variable display means 305 at a substantially central portion.

  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. 25 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. 25, 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;
Explicit means for clearly indicating the image to be photographed displayed on the screen by the display means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the means 1, the photographing target image photographed by the player by the photographing target image display control means is displayed on the screen by the display means, and the photographing target image displayed on the screen by the display means is specified by the explicit means. Therefore, the player can surely grasp which image is the image to be photographed on the display screen and can photograph using a portable communication terminal with a photographing function or the like.

2. 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 claim 1, wherein the specifying means specifies the shooting target image in accordance with the movement of the shooting target image.

  According to the means 2, since the photographing target image is displayed in a manner accompanied by movement by the photographing target image display control means, the degree of difficulty is higher than the still image photographing 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. In addition, since the shooting target image is clearly shown in accordance with the movement of the shooting target image by the explicit means, the player can reliably recognize the shooting target image moving on the screen and use a mobile communication terminal or the like with a shooting function. Can be taken.

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the explicit means displays a frame line surrounding a photographing target area including substantially the whole of the photographing target image.

  According to the means 3, since the shooting target image including the substantially entire shooting target image is surrounded by the frame line so that the shooting target image is clearly specified, the player can determine which image on the display screen is the shooting target image. Can be reliably grasped, and photographing can be performed using a portable communication terminal or the like with a photographing function.

4). The shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image in a mode involving movement on a screen,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the explicit means moves and displays the frame line in accordance with the movement of the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 4, since the photographing target image is displayed by the photographing target image display control means in a manner accompanied by movement on the screen, it is more preferable than the still image photographing that the moving photographing target image must be followed. However, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by performing shooting with a high degree of difficulty. Further, since the frame line is moved and displayed by the explicit means in accordance with the movement of the shooting target image, the player can reliably recognize the shooting target image moving on the screen and use a mobile communication terminal or the like with a shooting function. Can be taken.

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that identification information for individually identifying the image to be photographed is displayed in the region to be photographed surrounded by the frame line.

  According to the means 5, the identification information for individually identifying the shooting target image is displayed in the shooting target area surrounded by the frame line, and the shooting is performed when the shooting target image is shot by the shooting function of the mobile communication terminal or the like. Since the identification information is reliably photographed together with the target image, the photographed image data can be individually identified. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent duplicate use of the same image data and unauthorized use of image data of other people, thereby making it possible to use the image data in various ways. For example, by transmitting image data obtained by photographing a specific character to a gaming machine maker via the Internet or the like, services such as participation in the acquisition ranking of a specific character and provision of service points can be realized.

  6). Any one of means 3 to 5 is configured to display information related to a transmission destination of image data obtained by capturing the image to be captured in the region to be captured surrounded by the frame line. Game machines.

  According to the means 6, the information related to the transmission destination of the image data obtained by photographing the photographing target image is displayed in the photographing target region surrounded by the frame line. Information about the destination is also reliably captured. Therefore, the player can easily and reliably perform the image data transmission work while referring to information (for example, URL and e-mail address) regarding the transmission destination taken together with the image to be taken on the screen of the mobile communication terminal or the like. Can do. The player can reliably transmit the image data from the portable communication terminal or the like to the gaming machine manufacturer or the like based on the information regarding the transmission destination.

  7). The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the explicit means blinks and displays the image to be photographed or its surroundings.

  According to the means 7, since the shooting target image is clearly indicated by blinking the shooting target image or its surroundings, the player can surely grasp which image is the shooting target image on the display screen. In addition, photographing can be performed using a portable communication terminal with a photographing function.

  8). The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the explicit means displays a predetermined graphic indicating the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 8, since the shooting target image is surely specified by pointing the shooting target image with a predetermined figure (for example, an arrow), the player can determine which image is the shooting target image on the display screen. It is possible to reliably grasp the image and perform photographing using a portable communication terminal with a photographing function or the like.

9. 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 claim 8, wherein the explicit means moves and displays the predetermined figure in accordance with the movement of the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 9, since the photographing target image is displayed by the photographing target image display control means in a manner accompanied by movement on the screen, it is necessary to shoot a still image in which the moving photographing target image must be followed. However, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by performing shooting with a high degree of difficulty. In addition, since the predetermined figure indicating the shooting target image is moved and displayed by the explicit means according to the movement of the shooting target image, the player can reliably recognize the shooting target image moving on the screen and has a shooting function. Shooting can be performed using a portable communication terminal or the like.

  10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein the explicit means displays a message for clearly indicating the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 10, the shooting target image is clearly specified by displaying the message for clearly indicating the shooting target image, so that the player can determine which image is the shooting target image on the display screen. It is possible to reliably grasp and take a picture using a portable communication terminal with a photographing function or the like. Here, the message for clearly indicating the shooting target image is specifically a message including contents indicating the display position of the shooting target image, the characteristics of the shooting target image, and the like in the screen.

  11. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 10, wherein the specifying means outputs a message for specifying the image to be photographed as a voice.

  According to the means 11, since the shooting target image is clearly specified by outputting a message for clearly indicating the shooting target image, the player can determine which image is the shooting target image on the display screen. It is possible to reliably grasp and take a picture using a portable communication terminal with a photographing function or the like. Here, the message for clearly indicating the shooting target image is specifically a message including contents indicating the display position of the shooting target image, the characteristics of the shooting target image, and the like in the screen.

  12 The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 11, further comprising notification means for performing predetermined notification regarding the photographing of the photographing target image displayed on the screen by the display means.

  According to the means 12, the shooting target image display control means displays the shooting target image shot by the player on the display means, and the notification means relates to shooting of the shooting target image displayed on the screen of the display means. Since the predetermined notification is performed, the player can surely shoot the image to be captured using a portable terminal with a shooting function or the like possessed by the player based on the notified information. The image to be photographed is, for example, a character image displayed in a reach effect or a big hit effect.

  13. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the notifying means is constituted by a character display means for displaying a message related to photographing of the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 13, since the character display means displays a message relating to the photographing of the image to be photographed, the player can surely grasp the notification content by reading the message displayed by the character display means. The target image can be captured.

  14 The gaming machine according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the notifying means is constituted by sound generating means for outputting a message relating to the photographing of the photographing target image.

  According to the means 14, since the sound generating means outputs a message regarding the photographing of the photographing target image, the player can surely grasp the notification contents by the voice message and can photograph the photographing target image.

  15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 14, wherein the notification means performs notification regarding the shooting of the shooting target image while the screen of the shooting target image is displayed.

  According to the means 15, since the notification regarding the shooting of the shooting target image is performed at a timing at which the shooting target image can be shot, the player can immediately shoot the shooting target image based on the notified information. it can.

  16. 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 15, wherein the notification means performs notification regarding shooting of the shooting target image in advance before displaying the shooting target image on the screen.

  According to the means 16, since the notification regarding the shooting of the shooting target image is performed in advance before the screen of the shooting target image is displayed, the player prepares the mobile communication terminal or the like in advance before the screen of the shooting target image is displayed. It is possible to perform shooting without failing to miss timing.

  17. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 16, wherein the notification means notifies a message prompting a player to shoot the image to be shot.

  According to the means 17, a message prompting the player to shoot the shooting target image is notified, so that the player can surely know the shooting timing by the message and shoot the shooting target image.

  18. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 17, characterized in that the notification means notifies advice information related to shooting of the shooting target image.

  According to the means 18, the advice information related to the shooting of the shooting target image is notified, so that the player can accurately shot the shooting target image with reference to the advice information. Here, the advice information related to shooting is, for example, notes regarding which part of the shooting target image should be the center of the shooting range.

  19. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 18, wherein the notification means performs notification related to transmission of image data obtained by capturing the image to be captured.

  According to the means 19, since the notification regarding the transmission of the image data obtained by capturing the image to be imaged is performed, the player should surely transmit the image data from the portable communication terminal or the like to the gaming machine manufacturer or the like based on the notification content. Can do.

  20. The gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the notifying means notifies information relating to a transmission destination of image data obtained by photographing the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 20, the information related to the transmission destination of the image data obtained by capturing the image to be captured is notified, so that the player can reliably transmit the image data from the portable communication terminal or the like to the gaming machine manufacturer based on the information regarding the transmission destination. Can be sent to.

  21. The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 20, wherein information relating to the transmission destination of the image data is displayed on the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 21, since the information about the transmission destination is displayed on the image to be photographed, the information about the transmission destination is photographed together with the image to be photographed by the mobile communication terminal with the photographing function. Therefore, the player can easily and reliably perform the image data transmission work while referring to information (for example, URL and e-mail address) regarding the transmission destination taken together with the image to be taken on the screen of the mobile communication terminal or the like. Can do.

  22. The gaming machine according to means 6, 20, or 21, wherein the information relating to the transmission destination of the image data is a URL (uniform resource locator) of the transmission destination of the image data.

  According to the means 22, the informed URL is input on the Internet browsing screen of a portable communication terminal or the like, the Internet home page of the gaming machine manufacturer or the like that is the image data transmission destination is accessed, and the image data obtained by capturing the image to be captured is surely obtained. Can be sent to.

  23. The gaming machine according to claim 6, 20, or 21, wherein the information relating to the transmission destination of the image data is an email address of the transmission destination of the image data.

  According to the means 23, the notified e-mail address can be input on an e-mail transmission screen of a mobile communication terminal or the like, and the image data can be reliably transmitted as an e-mail to a gaming machine manufacturer or the like that is the image data transmission destination. .

  24. The gaming machine according to any one of means 19 to 23, wherein the notification means notifies detailed information including information relating to profits obtained by transmitting the image data to a predetermined transmission destination.

  According to the means 24, detailed information including information related to profits obtained by transmitting the image data to a predetermined transmission destination (for example, information related to gift presentation) is notified, so that the player can Profits obtained by transmission can be recognized with certainty, thereby improving the willingness to capture and transmit images to be captured.

  25. 24. The means according to any one of means 19 to 23, wherein the notification means performs notification regarding a reference destination of detailed information including information regarding profits obtained by transmitting the image data to a predetermined transmission destination. Gaming machine.

  According to the means 25, since the reference destination of detailed information including information related to profits obtained by transmitting the image data to a predetermined transmission destination (for example, information related to gift presentation) is notified, the player can By accessing the notified reference destination (for example, the URL of the Internet homepage), it is possible to surely recognize the profits obtained by transmitting the image data, thereby improving the willingness to capture and transmit the image to be captured. Figured.

  26. The game according to any one of means 1 to 25, further comprising identification information display control means for displaying identification information for individually identifying the photographing target images together with the photographing target image on the display means. Machine.

  According to the means 26, since the identification information display control means displays the identification information for individually identifying the image to be photographed together with the image to be photographed on the display means, the image to be photographed is captured by a photographing function such as a portable communication terminal. When the image is taken, the taken image data can be individually identified. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent duplicate use of the same image data and unauthorized use of image data of other people, thereby making it possible to use the image data in various ways. For example, by transmitting image data obtained by photographing a specific character to a gaming machine maker via the Internet or the like, services such as participation in the acquisition ranking of a specific character and provision of service points can be realized.

  27. 27. The gaming machine according to means 5 or 26, wherein the identification information is displayed as an array of characters or the like.

  According to the means 27, since the identification information is displayed as a sequence of characters or the like, the person in charge such as the player himself or the gaming machine manufacturer can visually recognize the contents of the displayed identification information. Note that letters, etc. include English letters, katakana, hiragana, kanji, symbols, numbers, and the like.

  28. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5, 26, or 27, wherein the identification information is displayed as a machine-readable symbol.

  According to the means 28, 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 by using a reader corresponding to the type of the symbol. Can do. Accordingly, it is possible to mechanically determine whether or not the image data is genuine and to prevent unauthorized use with certainty.

  29. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5 or 26 to 28, wherein the identification information includes unique information given in accordance with a predetermined rule.

  According to the means 29, since the screen identification information includes unique information given in accordance with a predetermined rule, the predetermined screen display can be reliably identified individually.

  30. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5 or 26 to 29, wherein the identification information includes gaming machine identification information for identifying a gaming machine.

  According to the means 30, since the identification information includes the gaming machine identification information for identifying the gaming machine, it is possible to reliably identify in which gaming machine the captured image is displayed.

  31. The gaming machine according to claim 30, wherein the identification information includes the gaming machine identification information and unique information given in accordance with a predetermined rule.

  According to the means 31, since the identification information includes the gaming machine identification information and unique information given in accordance with a predetermined rule, it is possible to identify in which gaming machine the image to be photographed is displayed. In addition, it is possible to individually identify the shooting target images displayed on the same gaming machine.

  32. 32. A gaming machine according to claim 29 or 31, wherein the unique information is a counter value counted up under a predetermined condition.

  According to the means 32, since the unique information is a counter value that is counted up under a predetermined condition (for example, every time the image to be captured is displayed), the unique information can be created easily and reliably without duplication. can do.

  33. The gaming machine according to claim 30 or 31, 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 33, 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.

  34. 34. A gaming machine according to any one of means 5 or 26 to 33, wherein the identification information is displayed on the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 34, since the identification information is displayed on the photographing target image, the identification information can be reliably photographed together with the photographing target image.

  35. 35. A gaming machine according to claim 34, wherein the identification information is displayed at a substantially central portion of the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 35, 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.

  36. 34. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5 or 26 to 33, wherein the identification information is displayed in the vicinity of the image to be photographed.

  According to the means 36, 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.

37. The display means comprises a symbol variation display device in which a plurality of symbol sequences are variably displayed.
When the combination of the plurality of symbol sequences that are variably displayed on the symbol variation display device becomes a combination of predetermined jackpot symbols, a big hit gaming state is entered, and one of the plurality of symbol sequences is selected. When the combination at the time of stop of the other symbol row except for becomes a reach gaming state that is a combination of the jackpot symbol, it is configured to perform a reach effect on the symbol variation display device,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 36, wherein the image to be photographed is a specific image displayed on the symbol variation display device in a specific reach effect executed with a predetermined probability. .

  According to the means 37, a specific image is displayed on the symbol fluctuation display device in a specific reach effect executed with a predetermined probability, and the notification means captures a specific image displayed on the screen on the symbol fluctuation display device. Therefore, the player can shoot a specific image more reliably by using a mobile communication terminal with a shooting function owned by the player based on the notification content.

  38. The gaming machine according to claim 37, wherein the specific image is a specific character image.

  According to the means 38, a specific character image (for example, a premium character image appearing with a very low probability) is displayed on the symbol variation display device in a specific reach effect executed with a predetermined probability, and the notifying means Since the predetermined notification is made regarding the shooting of the specific character image displayed on the screen by the variable display device, the player can use the mobile communication terminal with a shooting function owned by the player based on the notification content more reliably. A specific character image can be taken.

  39. The gaming machine according to means 37 or 38, wherein the specific reach effect is a reach effect in which a big hit is determined.

  According to the means 39, since a specific image (for example, a premium character image appearing with a very low probability) is displayed on the symbol variation display device in the reach effect in which the jackpot is determined, the player enjoys the determination of the jackpot. Meanwhile, a specific image can be taken based on the notification content.

  40. The gaming machine according to any one of means 37 to 39, wherein the specific image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more during the specific reach production.

  According to the means 40, a specific image (for example, a premium character image that appears with a very low probability) is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more during a specific reach production, so that a time for shooting by the player is obtained. Thus, the player can surely prepare for shooting and perform shooting.

  41. 41. The gaming machine according to any one of means 37 to 40, wherein the specific image is displayed a plurality of times during the specific reach production.

  According to the means 41, since a specific image (for example, a premium character image that appears with a very low probability) is displayed a plurality of times during a specific reach production, for example, when a specific character image appears for the first time. Even when shooting is not possible, it is possible to perform shooting reliably with preparations for shooting before the second appearance.

  42. The gaming machine according to any one of means 37 to 41, wherein the specific reach effect is executed for a longer time than other reach effects.

  According to the means 42, a specific reach effect is executed for a longer time than other reach effects, so that a time for shooting by the player is ensured. It can be performed. Furthermore, when the specific reach production is the reach production of the jackpot decision, it is possible to enjoy the aftermath of the jackpot decision while watching the reach production.

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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;
Explicit means for clearly indicating the image to be photographed displayed on the screen by the display means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: