JP2016077482A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine displaying certification image capable of being used for game performance.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU is so constructed that display image generated by combining certification image for execution of predetermined performance (image display) on a portable terminal and performance image relating to the display performance is to displayed. In addition, a plurality kind of performance image may be combined with the same certification image. For example, a certification image showing big win may be combined with any of: performance image "Sunflower image" of high reliability showing high possibility of big win; performance image "phalaenopsis image" showing execution of ready-to-win performance; performance image "Aster tataricus image" of low reliability showing there is an opportunity to get big win.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine (rotating-type game machine) which is a kind of gaming machine, a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is used, and a game is started by inserting a medal into the slot machine. . An example of such a slot machine is the one described in Patent Document 1. In this slot machine, the game history such as the total number of games and the number of special role winnings is stored in a RAM or the like, and a two-dimensional code including such game history is created according to the player's request and displayed as an image. I am doing so. Then, the game history is acquired by the player when the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image by the slot machine with the camera of the portable communication terminal.

  Further, the two-dimensional code in the slot machine of Patent Document 1 includes not only the game history but also the URL (uniform resource locator) of the website of the server computer for storing the game history, that is, information on addresses on the Internet. It is. Depending on the access to the URL included in such a two-dimensional code, if the player has registered as a member, it will be included in the registered member-specific storage area in the storage device of the server computer. The game history is stored. The game history stored in the member-specific storage area in this way is issued as a password in response to a player's request, and the player inputs the issued password to the slot machine at the next game. The game history can be inherited so that the game can be performed.

  In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, when a player inputs a password based on a game history, the game history is stored in a RAM or the like by inheriting the game history based on the password.

JP 2009-195432 A (paragraphs [0040] to [0055])

However, the two-dimensional code is usually formed by white or black dots in a certain rectangular display area, and has a poor appearance in terms of gaming effects.
The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that displays an authentication image that can also be used for game effects. .

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems is provided on the front side of the gaming machine, and includes a display unit that displays an authentication image, and a display control unit that controls display contents of the display unit, and the display control unit includes: By authenticating to an authentication medium outside the gaming machine, a display image generated by combining an authentication image for executing a medium effect predetermined in the authentication medium and an effect image related to the display effect is displayed. The gist of the invention is that it is possible to combine a plurality of types of effect images with the same authentication image.

  In the gaming machine, the display control means displays the authentication image by causing the authentication medium to authenticate the authentication image, which is combined with the authentication image to be authenticated. An image may be generated.

  In the above gaming machine, the medium effect may vary depending on the type of authentication image, and the display control means may determine the authentication image based on the game information.

  In the gaming machine, the deciding effect image may be determined in advance, and the display control means may change the determination probability of each effect image based on the game information.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to display an authentication image that can also be used for game effects.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a specification. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the relationship between a pachinko machine and a portable terminal. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display image which consists of an authentication image and an effect image. The schematic diagram which shows a mode when the authentication by a portable terminal is performed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In this special symbol display device 11, a variable game (special symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 11 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is stopped by the end of the variable game. Is displayed. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13, a display effect related to the variable game is performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are not of the same type, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 corresponds to a symbol combination that is a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and the off symbol is displayed, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a start winning device 15 having a start winning port 14 into which a game ball can always enter is disposed below the effect display device 13. In addition, the start winning device 15 is provided with a start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14. When the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14, the start condition of the variable game can be established. In addition, when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the start winning port 14, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are established.

  Further, below the effect display device 13 (below the start winning port 14), a large winning device 20 having a large winning port 19 into which a game ball can be inserted is provided. In addition, the big winning device 20 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 19. When the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 19, a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  The big prize device 20 is provided with a big prize door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator ACT1 such as a solenoid or a motor. The big prize opening 19 is always closed with the big prize opening door 21 closed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 21 is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, the big prize opening 19 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed by the opening. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 19 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the big winning opening 19 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls enter or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
FIG. 2 shows the specifications. In FIG. 2A, “big hit probability (normal state)” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-probable change state), and “big hit probability (probability change state)” indicates the probability change state. Shows the winning probability of jackpot determination (lottery). Further, “when the start sensor is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, and “when the count sensor is detected” indicates a payout prize ball when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball. Indicates a number. Further, the “upper limit number of entering balls in the big hit game” indicates the upper limit number of incoming balls in one round game in the big hit game.

  FIG. 2B shows the types of jackpot games and their contents. In FIG. 2 (b), “hit symbol (type of jackpot game)” indicates the jackpot symbol (special symbol) and the type (classification) of jackpot game, and “ratio” indicates the jackpot game when winning the jackpot judgment Indicates the percentage. The “specified number of R” indicates the specified number of rounds. The “probability change state given after winning” indicates the presence or absence of a probability change state after the big hit game is over. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “ED” indicates the ending time. The “open / close mode of the big prize opening” indicates a time during which the big prize opening 19 is opened in one round game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 13 based on the control signal (control command) input from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A start sensor SE1 and a count sensor SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A special symbol display device 11 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. An actuator ACT1 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify the contents of the variation game (such as whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until the special symbol is stopped. .

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes an extraordinary reach fluctuation pattern that specifies an outlier reach effect that will eventually become a deviation after the reach effect is performed, and an outlier fluctuation pattern that specifies an outlier effect that is determined as a deviation without forming a reach. is there. Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the fluctuating game is subjected to the reach effect and finally stops and displays the symbol combination of the disparity. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the variable game finally stops and displays the symbol combinations that are out of reach without going through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in a variable game with decorative symbols on the effect display device 13 after a reach symbol combination is formed until a jackpot symbol combination or an outlier symbol combination is derived.

  In the present embodiment, the contents of the effect specified by the big hit variation pattern and the outlier reach variation pattern may include normal reach as the reach effect. Normal reach has the effect of stopping the display of the remaining decorative symbols after changing the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) in a state where the symbol combination of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed. .

  In addition, the production contents specified by the big hit fluctuation pattern and the outlier reach fluctuation pattern may include super reach as the reach production. Super reach is performed after normal reach is executed and all the decorative symbols in all rows are stopped and displayed. For example, a specific character appears and moves (develops) to “XX reach”, which is called by the name of the appearing character. The effect is that the symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, super reach is a reach production that develops in stages.

  And in this embodiment, the ratio (winning expectation degree) to which a big hit game is given is varied according to the type of reach production. More specifically, it is set so that the ratio of winning a big hit game is higher in super reach than in normal reach. This shows that the degree of expectation (possibility) that the big hit game is given is higher in the super reach than in the normal reach. In addition, in order to set a big hit expectation degree in a specific game effect (reach effect), in the case of jackpot, which occupies the total ratio of the ratio selected in the case of jackpot and the ratio selected in the case of a loss It is sufficient to increase the ratio selected for.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given.

  Further, in the main control board 30, various random numbers used as a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program.

  Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 14. That is, in the hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when a ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the variable game, and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. To do. At that time, it is stored so that the acquisition order of random values related to the variable game can be recognized. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated. In addition, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the main control CPU 30a is not in the big hit game or the symbol variation game, among the random number values associated with the variation game (used for the variation game), the random number values associated with the variation game according to the acquisition order (the random number for hit determination, the reach) A random number for determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the variable game is acquired.

The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery).
When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value, The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time when the fluctuation pattern designation command is output, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation of the special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot game can be specified. Therefore, the special symbol designation command is also a hit category designation command for designating the type of jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a specially displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display content of the symbol display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  If the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the effect control board 31 ( A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 19 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the big winning opening 19 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses.

  Then, when the special winning opening 19 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the special winning opening 19 is opened, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the special winning opening 19 to the effect control board 31. When closing the special winning opening 19, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the special winning opening 19 to the effect control board 31.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give a certain probability change state based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit game). That is, if the type of jackpot game gives a probability variation state, the probability variation provision condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, the effect display device is based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The combination of symbols by the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed at 13 is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the representation display device 13 to execute the variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the final stop symbol, and specifies whether or not the probability variation state is given. When the probability change state is given, after the big hit game is ended, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability change state is given to the sub-probability change flag. When the big hit game is started, the sub-probability change flag is once reset.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, when the authentication image displayed by the effect display device 13 is taken by the mobile terminal CM as the authentication medium, a predetermined effect is executed by the mobile terminal CM. It is configured to be. The mobile terminal CM in the present embodiment is a terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function (smart phone) capable of photographing the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a mobile information terminal (mobile computer, tablet type terminal) having a camera function. . The pachinko gaming machine 10 and the mobile terminal CM constitute a gaming system. This will be described in detail below.

First, the process performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 for displaying the authentication image and the authentication image will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the authentication image NC (authentication images NC1 to NC3) is a multidimensional code (in this embodiment, a two-dimensional code) in which game information is encoded (recorded) in accordance with a predetermined standard. . The authentication image NC is configured to be displayed at the start of the variable game (when the decorative symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner). The game information includes, for example, variable games such as the possibility of winning a big hit, the possibility of being given a big hit with a certain probability state, the possibility of performing a reach effect, the possibility of executing a super reach, Information about jackpot games and information about specifications such as specifications and how to hit. The effect control CPU 31a identifies game information based on the designated variation pattern and final stop symbol, and creates (or determines) an authentication image NC based on the game information.

  The authentication image NC in the present embodiment includes an authentication image NC1 for indicating a chance, an authentication image NC2 for indicating a big hit, an authentication image NC3 indicating a probable big hit, There is an authentication image NC4 for indicating that super reach is executed. Since the authentication image NC displayed on the effect display device 13 is coded, the player cannot recognize (or hardly) the suggested content from the appearance of the authentication image NC. In the present embodiment, the authentication images NC1 to NC4 may be collectively referred to as an authentication image NC.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the authentication image NC is combined with the effect image EG (effect images EG1 to EG3) related to the display effect on the effect display device 13 as an integrated display image 102. Is displayed. That is, the authentication image NC (two-dimensional code) is created with a square frame, and the effect image EG is incorporated into the frame formed by the authentication image NC. The effect image EG is determined by the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, and can be a part of the display effect unlike a code such as the authentication image NC that cannot be visually recognized by the player. That is, it is an image that can be visually understood by the player and can be improved. Further, the authentication image NC is reduced in the proportion of the display image 102 so that it does not interfere with the effect image EG, and it is made inconspicuous by being hardened to the edge of the display image 102, and further displayed in a frame shape. Even so, there was no sense of incongruity. In the present embodiment, the effect images EG1 to EG3 may be collectively referred to as the effect image EG.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect image EG suggests information related to the variable game, similarly to the game information described above. The effect image EG may suggest the same content as the game information corresponding to the authentication image NC, but it is preferable to suggest different content. Furthermore, while the production image EG suggests the possibility of a big hit, the production executed on the mobile terminal CM when the authentication image NC is authenticated suggests the possibility of a probable big hit. , It is more desirable to suggest related content, one of which is more detailed. As described above, the effect image EG suggests information about the variable game, and therefore when the display image 102 is displayed, attention is drawn to the effect image EG, while attention is drawn to the authentication image NC. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, as the effect image EG, a highly reliable effect image EG1 “sunflower image” indicating that there is a high possibility of a big hit, and FIG. 5B. As shown, there is an effect image EG2 “an image of Phalaenopsis orchid” indicating that the reach effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, as the effect image EG, there is a low-reliability effect image EG3 “purple image” indicating that there is a chance to win a big hit.

Next, a process for displaying the authentication image NC will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a determines to display the authentication image NC when a specific variation pattern is designated or when it is determined to display the authentication image NC by lottery. Then, as described above, the effect control CPU 31a identifies game information based on the specified variation pattern and final stop pattern, and creates (determines) an authentication image NC including a frame based on the game information.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a creates (determines) the authentication image NC3 indicating that the probability variation big hit is achieved when the probability variation big hit is given. On the other hand, if the probability variation jackpot is not given, the authentication image NC3 indicating that the probability variation jackpot is reached is not created (determined). In addition, when the authentication image NC3 indicating that the probability variation jackpot is not created and the jackpot is given, the effect control CPU 31a determines the authentication image NC2 indicating the jackpot with a high probability. Create (decide). On the other hand, when the big hit is not given, the authentication image NC2 indicating that it is a big hit is not created (determined). Further, when the authentication images NC2 and NC3 indicating that the probability variation big hit or big hit is not created and the super reach is executed, the authentication image NC4 indicating that the super reach is executed is increased. Create (decide) with probability. On the other hand, when the super reach is not executed, the authentication image NC4 indicating that the super reach is executed is not created (determined). In other cases, the production control CPU 31a creates (determines) an authentication image NC1 indicating a chance.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect image EG related to the change game based on the change pattern and the final stop pattern (game information) (or based on the type of the created authentication image NC). At that time, when it is shown that the game information is a promising big hit or big hit (or when the authentication images NC2 and NC3 indicating that the probable big hit or big hit is created), the effect control CPU 31a A highly reliable effect image EG1 “sunflower image” indicating that there is a high probability of winning a big hit is determined with high probability. When the game information indicates that super reach is executed (or when the authentication image NC4 indicating that super reach is executed is created), the effect control CPU 31a displays the reach effect. An effect image EG2 “Image of Phalaenopsis orchid” indicating execution is determined with high probability. In other cases, the effect control CPU 31a determines a low-reliability effect image EG3 “purple image” indicating that there is a chance to win a big hit. It should be noted that a certain restriction is imposed on the type of effect image EG that can be determined depending on the type or variation pattern of the determined authentication image NC. For example, when the reach effect is not executed, the effect image EG2 “phallus orchid image” indicating that the reach effect is executed is not determined.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a creates (determines) the display image 102 by combining the effect image EG with the frame of the determined authentication image NC. The effect control CPU 31 a performs control so that the determined display image 102 is displayed on the effect display device 13.

  As described above, it is possible to create the display image 102 by combining any one of a plurality of types of effect images EG with respect to one authentication image NC (two-dimensional code). Similarly, the display image 102 can be created by combining any one of a plurality of types of authentication images NC with respect to one effect image EG. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 13 is provided on the front side of the gaming machine and serves as a display unit that displays the authentication image NC. Further, the effect control CPU 31a serves as a display control means for controlling the display content of the effect display device 13. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control authenticates the effect image EG that suggests the contents of the medium effect (terminal-side image TG) to be executed in the mobile terminal CM by causing the mobile terminal CM to authenticate the authentication image NC. A display image 102 is generated by combining with the image NC. Further, the effect control CPU 31a changes the determination probability of each effect image EG based on the game information.

Next, the mobile terminal CM and processing by the mobile terminal CM will be described.
The mobile terminal CM stores application software (hereinafter referred to as an application) for authenticating a captured image and causing a presentation to be performed based on the authentication result. Based on this application, the mobile terminal CM can perform various operations related to authentication. This application is configured to be downloadable from a server computer connected to the Internet or the like.

  In addition, the mobile terminal CM is provided with a display screen 101 for displaying a camera and a captured image taken by the camera. The mobile terminal CM is configured to display the captured image on the display screen 101 in real time as it is when the camera captures an image.

  When the display image displayed on the effect display device 13 is captured by the camera of the mobile terminal CM, the mobile terminal CM determines whether or not the authentication image NC exists in the captured image based on the application. Authenticate.

  The authentication method will be described in detail. The application includes a plurality of authentication images NC (or authentication patterns) that can be authenticated in advance (stored). Then, the mobile terminal CM compares each authentication image NC included in the application with the captured image. Then, when an image that matches the authentication image NC included in the application exists in the captured image, the mobile terminal CM authenticates that the authentication image NC exists in the captured image.

  Then, when authenticating the authentication image NC, the mobile terminal CM displays the terminal-side image TG corresponding to the authenticated authentication image NC on the display screen 101 of the mobile terminal CM based on the function of the application.

  For example, when it is authenticated that the authentication image NC1 indicating the chance is present in the photographed image, the mobile terminal CM, based on the function of the application, the terminal-side image TG (character “chance”) corresponding to the authentication image NC1. Column) is displayed on the display screen 101. Similarly, when it is authenticated that the authentication image NC2 indicating that it is a big hit exists in the captured image, the mobile terminal CM, based on the function of the application, the terminal-side image TG (“big hit!”) Corresponding to the authentication image NC2. Is displayed on the display screen 101. When it is authenticated that the authentication image NC3 indicating that it is a probable big hit exists in the captured image, the mobile terminal CM, based on the function of the application, the terminal-side image TG corresponding to the authentication image NC3 (referred to as “probability change!”). Character string) is displayed on the display screen 101. Further, when it is authenticated that the authentication image NC4 indicating that the super reach is performed exists in the photographed image, the mobile terminal CM, based on the function of the application, the terminal side image TG (“super” corresponding to the authentication image NC4) (Character string “reach”) is displayed on the display screen 101. As described above, the contents of the medium effect (terminal-side image TG) vary depending on the type of the authentication image NC, and the effect control CPU 31a determines the authentication image NC based on the game information.

  In the present embodiment, when the mobile terminal CM displays the terminal-side image TG corresponding to the authenticated authentication image NC on the display screen 101, the image is superimposed on the captured image captured by the camera in real time. It is configured to be displayed. Hereinafter, it explains in detail with an operation.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, when the mobile terminal CM authenticates the authentication image NC, the terminal-side image TG corresponding to the authentication image NC is displayed on the right side of the authentication image NC displayed on the effect display device 13. . At that time, the size of the terminal-side image TG is enlarged or reduced according to the size of the photographed authentication image NC. Note that the size and arrangement of the terminal-side image TG can be grasped by comparing with the authentication image NC. In this way, since the terminal-side image TG is displayed on the display screen 101 of the mobile terminal CM in real time in accordance with the position and size of the photographed authentication image NC, the terminal-side image TG is actually displayed on the effect display device 13. The player can be reminded as if it is displayed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The effect control CPU 31a is generated by combining the authentication image NC for causing the mobile terminal CM to execute a predetermined effect (display of the terminal-side image TG) and the effect image EG related to the display effect. The display image 102 can be displayed. A plurality of types of effect images EG can be combined with the same authentication image NC. For example, with respect to the authentication image NC2 indicating that it is a big hit, a highly reliable effect image EG1 “sunflower image” indicating that there is a high possibility of a big hit, an effect image EG2 indicating that a reach effect is executed. Both “the image of Phalaenopsis orchid” and the low-reliability effect image EG3 “the image of purple coral” indicating that there is a chance to win a big hit can be combined. Thus, the effect image EG that can be recognized by the player and that can be part of the display effect is combined with the authentication image NC, so that the authentication image NC is displayed on the effect display device 13. However, it does not get in the way of the production, but rather it can improve the interest. That is, since the effect content of the variable game is suggested by the type of effect image EG, the effect image EG can be noted.

  Further, since a plurality of types of effect images EG can be combined with the same authentication image NC, any effect (that is, the type of terminal-side image TG) is executed in the mobile terminal CM from the types of effect images EG. It is difficult to predict whether the authentication image NC will be authenticated. Further, the effect image EG can be changed according to the situation with respect to the same authentication image NC, and the display effect in the effect display device 13 is not obstructed. For example, when the variable game is a big hit, it is possible to display the highly reliable effect image EG1 “sunflower image” indicating that there is a high probability of being a big hit, thereby improving the interest of the game. On the other hand, when the floating game is out of play, an effect image EG2 indicating that the reach effect is executed “an image of phalaenopsis” or a low-reliability effect image EG3 indicating that there is a chance to win a big hit "Image" can be displayed to make it interesting to see how it will develop.

  (2) The effect display device 13 displays a combination of the effect image EG suggesting the contents of the effect to be executed in the mobile terminal CM by causing the mobile terminal CM to authenticate the authentication image NC and the authentication image NC to be authenticated. An image 102 is generated. That is, the content suggested by the effect image EG and the content suggested by the terminal-side image TG executed by the mobile terminal CM when the authentication image NC is authenticated are related to each other. In the present embodiment, for example, the authentication image NC3 indicating that it is a probable big hit or the authentication image NC2 indicating that it is a big hit, and the highly reliable production image EG1 “sunflower image indicating that there is a high possibility of a big hit. "Are combined with a high probability. Further, the authentication image NC4 indicating that the super reach is executed and the effect image EG2 “the image of the butterfly orchid” indicating that the reach effect is executed are combined with a high probability. On the other hand, when the reach effect is not executed, the effect image EG2 “phallus orchid image” indicating that the reach effect is executed is not determined. For this reason, since the content of the terminal side image TG (medium effect) can be suggested by the effect image EG, the user is motivated to see and authenticate the effect image EG. It can also be expected.

  (3) The contents of the effect (medium effect) for displaying the terminal-side image TG on the mobile terminal CM are different depending on the type of the authentication image NC to be authenticated. Then, the effect control CPU 31a as the display image determining means determines the authentication image NC based on the game information. Thus, since the authentication image NC is varied according to the game information, the terminal-side image TG can be changed according to the game information. Thereby, it is possible to have a willingness to authenticate a player who is interested in the game information. Moreover, interest can be improved by the terminal side image TG.

  (4) The definable effect image EG is determined in advance, and the effect control CPU 31a changes the determination probability of each effect image EG based on the game information. For example, when it is shown that the game information is a promising big hit or big hit, the effect control CPU 31a determines with high probability that the highly reliable production image EG1 "sunflower image" indicating that there is a high possibility of a big hit. The Further, in the case of indicating that the super reach is executed as the game information, the effect image EG2 “phallus orchid image” indicating that the reach effect is executed is determined with high probability. When the reach effect is not executed, the effect image EG2 “phallus orchid image” indicating that the reach effect is executed is not determined. Therefore, the game information can be predicted by looking at the effect image.

  (5) The display image 102 is generated by combining the effect image EG with the authentication image NC generated in the frame shape. In the present embodiment, the authentication image NC (two-dimensional code) is created with a square frame, and the effect image EG is incorporated into the frame formed by the authentication image NC. In this way, the frame shape is displayed around the effect image EG so that the user does not feel uncomfortable even if the images are displayed together. In addition, the ratio of the authentication image NC to the display image 102 is reduced so that the authentication image NC does not get in the way of the effect image EG.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the authentication image NC is displayed at the start of the variable game, but the display timing may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be any time during a variable game (for example, at the start of reach production) or during a big hit game. Further, it may be in a standby state in which a variable game is not executed or in a demonstration effect.

  In the above embodiment, the game information used for generating the authentication image NC may be information other than information related to the variable game. For example, information on specifications, information on game history (number of jackpots, number of times of variable games, etc.), information on jackpot games, information on how to play (how to hit) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the determination probability of each effect image EG is changed based on the game information. However, the determination probability of each effect image EG may be changed according to the big hit expectation degree of the variation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, the authentication image NC is formed in a square frame shape, but the shape may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a round frame may be used. Moreover, what is necessary is just to be integrated and folded and it may be scattered. Further, the ratio shown in the display image 102 may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, the effect image EG has its decision probability changed based on the game information, but each effect image EG may be determined with a predetermined probability regardless of the game information. That is, each effect image EG may be determined regardless of game information. Thereby, it can be made more difficult to predict what kind of effect (that is, the type of the terminal-side image TG) is executed in the mobile terminal CM from the type of the effect image EG.

In the above embodiment, the effect image EG may be anything related to the display effect, and the content and type thereof may be arbitrarily changed.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the suggestion content which authentication image NC shows. For example, information on specifications, information on game history (number of jackpots, number of times of variable games, etc.), information on jackpot games, information on how to play (how to hit), etc. may be suggested. Further, the content of the variable game may not be suggested. The production may be only for entertaining the player.

  In the above embodiment, the effect image EG to be combined is determined according to the content suggested by the authentication image NC, but may be determined based on the variation pattern and the final stop symbol regardless of the authentication image NC. Further, the effect image EG may be determined based on other information, for example, information related to the game history and specifications. Further, the effect image EG may be determined based on a simple lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the mobile terminal CM displays the terminal-side image TG in real time on the captured image when the authentication image NC is authenticated. However, even if the display mode of the terminal-side image TG is arbitrarily changed good. For example, the mobile terminal CM may display a predetermined image independently without overlapping. That is, you may display only with portable terminal CM.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, although the portable terminal CM displayed the terminal side image TG, when authenticating the authentication image NC, you may perform effects other than an image display. For example, a predetermined sound may be output using a speaker of the mobile terminal CM, or may be vibrated using a vibration function of the mobile terminal CM.

  In the above embodiment, the mobile terminal CM stores the application and executes authentication and presentation. However, the mobile terminal CM connects to the server computer via a network such as the Internet, and uses the function of the server computer to perform authentication and rendering. An effect may be executed. That is, the server computer may be provided with a function corresponding to the application in the present embodiment, and the mobile terminal CM may perform data transmission / reception with the server computer.

  In the above embodiment, it is adopted for a pachinko gaming machine, but it may be realized by a slot machine (rotating-type gaming machine, hereinafter referred to as a slot). In addition, when the player operates the start operation means (start lever), the slot starts to fluctuate with a plurality of rotating bodies (reels) in which symbols are arranged, and the slot is determined whether or not it is related to whether or not the variable game is successful. Judgment is performed. In the slot, after the reels are rotated, a symbol stop process based on the determination of success / failure is executed in response to an operation of a stop operation means (stop button) provided corresponding to each reel. Value (award medal, etc.) is given.

  Further, when employed in the slot, it is not always necessary to execute the decorative symbol variation game in the effect display device, and an effect display such as an effect game suggesting a result of the determination of success or failure may be performed. The specific state in the slot means, for example, a state (so-called replay time or the like) in which a predetermined success / failure determination result (predetermined winning combination) is likely to be established, or a predetermined symbol combination (predetermined game value is added). It is a state (so-called assist time, etc.) that facilitates stopping the combination.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the gaming machine, the display image may be generated by combining an effect image with an authentication image generated in a frame shape.

  CM ... mobile terminal, SE1 ... start sensor, SE3 ... count sensor, ACT1 ... actuator of the big prize opening solenoid, YB ... game board, NC, NC1 to NC4 ... authentication image, EG, EG1 to EG3 ... effect image, 10 ... pachinko 11 ... Special symbol display device, 13 ... Direction display device, 14 ... Start winning prize port, 15 ... Start winning prize device, 19 ... Large winning port, 20 ... Large winning device, 21 ... Large winning door, 30 ... Main Control board, 30a ... CPU for main control, 30b ... ROM for main control, 30c ... RAM for main control, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... CPU for production control, 31b ... ROM for production control, 31c ... RAM for production control 101 ... Display screen of portable terminal, 102 ... Display image.

Claims (4)

Display means provided on the front side of the gaming machine and displaying an authentication image;
Display control means for controlling the display content of the display means,
The display control means is generated by combining an authentication image for executing a predetermined medium effect on the authentication medium and an effect image related to the display effect by being authenticated by an authentication medium outside the gaming machine. Configured to display the displayed image,
A gaming machine characterized in that a plurality of types of effect images can be combined with the same authentication image.   The display control means generates a display image by combining an authentication image that suggests the content of the medium effect to be executed on the authentication medium by causing the authentication medium to authenticate the authentication image and the authentication image to be authenticated. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The medium effect is different depending on the type of authentication image,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display control means determines an authentication image based on game information. Determinable production images are determined in advance,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display control means changes a determination probability of each effect image based on game information.