JP5272057B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine providing a player with diversified and valuable information in a timely manner using a two-dimensional code. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes: a storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of information associated with a game state; a state discrimination means for discriminating the state of a current game; a switching discrimination means for discriminating whether the game state is switched or not; an obtaining means for obtaining information corresponding to the discrimination result by the state discrimination means, from the storage means; and a control means, in response to a fact that the switching discrimination means determines that the game sate has been switched, causing a display means to display the information obtained by the obtaining means, as a two-dimensional code readable by a portable terminal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a two-dimensional code.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines display a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) on an image display unit. Then, the player can obtain data (typically, standby image data of a mobile phone) by accessing a predetermined server by reading the two-dimensional code using a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-148491 A

  In the gaming machine as described above, the two-dimensional code is displayed during the big hit game. For this reason, the period during which a player can acquire data using a two-dimensional code has been greatly limited. In addition, the types of data that can be acquired by the two-dimensional code are limited. For these reasons, conventional gaming machines have not been able to provide a variety of useful information to a player in a timely manner using a two-dimensional code.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide a variety of useful information to a player in a timely manner using a two-dimensional code.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following configuration. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses, step numbers, and the like indicate correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

Storage means (502) for storing a plurality of pieces of information associated with the game status (see FIG. 7), status determination means (401, S131) for determining the current game status,
A switching discriminating means (401, S132) for discriminating whether or not the game situation has been switched; an acquisition means (401, 501) for obtaining information corresponding to the discrimination result by the situation discriminating means from the storage means; The information acquired by the acquisition unit is displayed as a two-dimensional code (700) that can be read by the portable terminal (701) when the switching determination unit determines that the game status has been switched. Display control means (501) to be displayed on the means (21).

  Further, when the two-dimensional code is displayed on the display unit by the display control unit, the display mode changing unit changes the two-dimensional code displayed this time to a display mode different from the two-dimensional code displayed previously. (501, S135, see FIG. 6).

  Moreover, you may provide the alerting control means (401,501) which alert | reports the display time of the two-dimensional code currently displayed on the said display means by the said alerting | reporting means (21,55) by the said display control means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide a variety of useful information to a player in a timely manner using a two-dimensional code.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating a player reading the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display part 21 with a portable information terminal. The figure for demonstrating an example of the network system 750 for the portable communication terminal 701 to acquire information. The figure for demonstrating an example of the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display part 21 The figure which shows an example of a mode that the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display part 21 switches and is displayed. The figure for demonstrating an example of the information acquired by the two-dimensional code 700 displayed corresponding to the condition of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the condition of the game The figure for demonstrating an example of the various information which the portable communication terminal 701 which image | photographed the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display part 21 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires, and displays on the display part. The flowchart which shows an example of the main control process performed by the main control part 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S53 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S54 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S60 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the various data memorize | stored in RAM403 of the production control part 400 The flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 The flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 The flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as a gaming machine 1.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, schematic structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins a prize, for example. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side, and is detachably attached to the game board 2. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the game area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 2) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the game area 20 ( (Not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 21 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 21 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, or by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item An effect is displayed, a reserved image indicating the number of times the special symbol lottery is held is displayed, or a two-dimensional code (typically a QR code (registered trademark)) is displayed. The image display unit 21 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Further, a movable accessory 22 and a board lamp 23 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 22 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the player's operation. Further, the board lamp 23 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  The game area 20 is provided with a game nail (not shown), a windmill (not shown), and the like that change the direction in which the game ball falls downward. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery, a first starting port 25a, a second starting port 25b, a gate 27, a big winning port 28, and a normal winning port 29 are arranged on the game board 2. It is installed. Further, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 24 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game holes launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start opening 25a and the second start opening 25b win a prize when a game ball enters and a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) is started. The first start port 25a and the second start port 25b are related to the winning of a game ball that will operate the special electric accessory (large winning port 28) and / or the special symbol display (display unit 3). It is a winning opening. When the game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal symbol lottery (the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 26 described below) starts.

  The 2nd starting opening 25b is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting opening 25a, and is provided with the electric tulip 26 near the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 26 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid), which will be described later. Lights up or blinks together. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 26 is in a state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 25b because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 25b is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 26 is configured such that when the pair of blade portions are opened to the left and right, the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 25b increases, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 25b. Has been. When the electric tulip 26 wins the normal symbol lottery executed by the game ball passing through the gate 27, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds or 1.80 seconds), and the specified number of times. Open and close (for example, once or three times).

  The special winning opening 28 is located below the second start opening 25b and opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The special winning opening 28 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the big winning opening 28 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of nine game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Note that the lottery is not started at the normal winning opening 29 even if a game ball is won.

  In addition, a display 3 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, lower right) of the game board 2 to display the result of the above-described special symbol lottery or normal symbol lottery, the number of these lotteries held, and the game status. Yes.

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. The prize ball is paid out. For example, if one game ball is won in the first start port 25a or the second start port 25b, four prize balls are awarded, and if one game ball is won in the big prize port 28, thirteen prize balls are given in the normal prize slot 29. When one game ball is won, ten prize balls are paid out. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 includes a handle 51, a lever 52, a stop button 53, a take-out button 54, a speaker 55, a frame lamp 56, an effect button 57, an effect key 58, a dish 59, a lock part 43, and the like. Is provided.

  When the player touches the handle 51 and performs an operation of rotating the lever 52 clockwise, the launching device 211 (at 100 hits per minute) with a hitting force corresponding to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 2) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 59 is provided so as to protrude in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize ball is paid out to the plate 59. Then, the game balls stored in the tray 59 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 52.

  The stop button 53 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 51, and even when the player touches the handle 51 and rotates the lever 52 clockwise, the game ball is fired by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 54 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 59 is provided. When the player presses the game ball, the game ball stored on the tray 59 is dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 55 and the frame lamp 56 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 55 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. Further, the frame lamp 56 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing, a difference in emission color, or the like.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the tray 59 are provided, and various substrates are attached. . For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 2) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub board includes a launch control board 200 (see FIG. 2) configured to control a launch device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control section 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board configured with an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image acoustic control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various types The lamp control board etc. with which the lamp control part 600 which controls the production | presentation by the lamp (frame lamp 56, the board lamp 23) and the movable accessory 22 are comprised are arrange | positioned. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 2, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, a lamp control unit 600, and the like.

  The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various types of control related to internal lottery and winning determination and the number of payout prize balls. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101, various data, and the like, and the RAM 103 is used as a work memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) when a game ball wins in the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 manages the number of special symbol lottery hold times and the number of normal symbol lottery hold times when the game ball passes through the gate 27, and the production control unit 400 stores data related to these hold times. Send to.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 28 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times) in which the big prize opening 28 protrudes and is opened until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or 9 game balls are won) is satisfied. Control) to repeat. In addition, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 28 opens and closes.

  When a game ball wins in the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out the number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  The main control unit 100 controls the launching device 211 that launches the game ball via the launch control unit 200. For example, the main control unit 100 transmits a signal permitting the operation of the launching device 211 to launch a game ball to the launch control unit 200 via the payout control unit 300 based on a predetermined condition.

  In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. The unit 115, the normal winning opening switch 116, and the display 3 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 25 a and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 25b and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 28 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 28 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 29 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  Further, the main control unit 100 displays the result of the special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball to the first starting port 25a (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first special symbol lottery) on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball to the second starting port 25b (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second special symbol lottery) on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the number of suspensions of the first special symbol lottery on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the second special symbol lottery hold count on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 27 on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the normal symbol lottery hold count on the display 3.

  The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data, and the RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the position of the lever 52 is in the neutral position, the lever 52 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 52 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal. The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 such that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 52 increases. Further, the launch control unit 200 can perform the launch operation of the launch device 211 by receiving a signal permitting launch from the main control unit 100. On the other hand, when the signal indicating that the stop button 53 is pressed is output or the control signal for stopping the emission is output from the main control unit 100, the launch control unit 200 performs the operation of launching the game ball by the launch device 211. Stop.

  The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data, and the RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

  The payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100. Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive motor or the like that sends out a game ball from a game ball storage unit (ball tank).

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, the effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect button 57 and the effect key 58, and acquires operation data output from the effect button 57 and the effect key 58 in response to an operation pressed by the player. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and the RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. In addition, when the effect button 57 or the effect key 58 is pressed down by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result. In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 400 causes the image display unit 21 to switch and display a plurality of two-dimensional codes. Details of this operation will be described later.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data, and the RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 21 and the sound output from the speaker 55 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, an image of a decorative symbol for notifying a player of a special symbol lottery result, an image of a character or item for displaying a notice effect to the player, a game The image data for displaying on the image display unit 21 a reserved image indicating that the special symbol lottery is reserved to the user, images of a plurality of two-dimensional codes, various background images, and the like are stored. The ROM 502 stores various types of acoustic data such as music and audio to be output from the speaker 55 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 21 or independently of the displayed image. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 uses the read image data to perform image processing for background image display, decorative symbol image display, decorative symbol image variation, character / item display, two-dimensional code display, reserved image display, and the like. Various effect displays corresponding to the commands sent from the effect control unit 400 are performed. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 21. Further, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs the sound indicated by the sound processing sound data from the speaker 55.

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 and the operation of the movable accessory 22. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data, and the RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  Based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400, the lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56, the emission color, and the like, and controls the operation of the movable accessory 22. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data for the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 in accordance with the production contents set by the production control unit 400. ing. The CPU 601 of the lamp control unit 600 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 22 corresponding to the effect contents set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Outline of characteristic operations according to this embodiment]
Next, an outline of characteristic operations according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining how the player reads the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21 with the portable information terminal 701 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, a two-dimensional code (typically a QR code) 700 is displayed on the image display unit 21, and the player uses the portable information terminal (typically In this case, the image is taken with a camera 701 of a cellular phone. The player then causes the portable information terminal 701 to acquire information using the photographed two-dimensional code 700 and displays the acquired information on the display unit of the portable communication terminal 701 for viewing. Hereinafter, this will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of the network system 750 for the mobile communication terminal 701 to acquire information in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the network system 750 includes a pachinko gaming machine 1, a mobile communication terminal 701, and a WEB server 702. Note that there may be a plurality of these components.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4, the player shoots the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21 with the camera of the mobile communication terminal 701 as shown in FIG. A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for accessing the server 702 and identification information for identifying information to be downloaded from the WEB server 702 are acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21. As shown in FIG. 5, the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21 specifies URL information for accessing the WEB server 702 via the Internet and information for requesting a download to the WEB server 702. Identification information.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the mobile communication terminal 701 connects to the WEB server 702 via the Internet (not shown) using the acquired URL, and transmits the acquired identification information to the WEB server 702. In response to this, the WEB server 702 downloads predetermined information corresponding to the identification information received from the mobile communication terminal 701 to the mobile communication terminal 701 as download information (hereinafter referred to as DL information) as shown in FIG. Let Here, as will be described later, the DL information is information on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1, information on a notice effect, and the like. And the portable communication terminal 701 which downloaded DL information displays DL information on a display part, and a player visually recognizes the DL information.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode in which the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21 is switched and displayed. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of two-dimensional codes 700 displayed on the image display unit 21, and the two-dimensional code 700 has a book page as illustrated in FIG. 6 according to the game situation. The display is switched and displayed in such a manner as to be beaten. At that time, the color of the two-dimensional code 700 is changed so that the player can clearly recognize that the two-dimensional code 700 has been switched. In FIG. 6, the black two-dimensional code 700 is switched to the red two-dimensional code 700.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 switches and displays the two-dimensional code 700 corresponding to the game situation on the image display unit 21. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game situation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and information acquired by the two-dimensional code 700 displayed corresponding to the game situation. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, as an example, the status of the game is as follows: “Waiting for customer effect”, “During decorative symbol effect (but not during reach effect)”, “Reach” It is divided into the situation of “in production” and the situation of “in jackpot game production”.

  Here, the customer waiting effect is an effect that is executed when a game is not performed by the player for a predetermined period or longer. For example, a character such as an animation that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 21. Or the display of the logo of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1 on the image display unit 21. The decorative symbol variation effect is an effect of notifying the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) by causing the image display unit 21 to variably display the decorative symbol consisting of numbers and the like and then displaying the stop symbol. is there. In the decorative symbol variation effect, typically, a large number of numbers (decorative symbols) are variably displayed in each of the three areas, then stopped and displayed, and the same number is aligned in these three areas to notify the big hit. Production. The reach effect is an effect that is generally executed in the latter half of the special symbol variation effect as a part of the special symbol variation effect, and is an effect that makes the player expect that the special symbol lottery is won (big hit). . The reach effect is, for example, an effect in which a big hit is notified when an anime character that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 plays a predetermined game and clears this game. The jackpot game effect is an effect that is executed when a special symbol lottery is won. During this effect, the player can win a large number of prize balls by winning a game ball at the big prize opening 28.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays, on the image display unit 21, a two-dimensional code 700 that can acquire the spec information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the situation of the game during the customer waiting effect. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of various information acquired by the mobile communication terminal 701 that has captured the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the display unit. . When the player takes a picture of the two-dimensional code 700 displayed in the state of the game during the stage of waiting for the customer with the mobile communication terminal 701 (see FIG. 3), the mobile communication terminal 701 downloads the spec information of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The requested identification information is transmitted to the WEB server 702 via the Internet, and the specification information is downloaded as DL information from the WEB server 702 (see FIG. 4). As shown in FIG. Spec information (big hit probability 1/300, etc.) is displayed. That is, during the customer waiting effect, the player can acquire and view the spec information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 using the two-dimensional code 700.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 obtains image information of the notice effect regarding the currently executed decorative symbol variation effect in the game situation during the decorative symbol variation effect (excluding the reach effect). The generated two-dimensional code 700 is displayed on the image display unit 21. Here, the notice effect is generally an effect that is executed at the beginning of the special symbol variation effect as a part of the special symbol variation effect, and is an effect that makes the player expect that the special symbol lottery has been won (big hit). There is, for example, an effect of displaying a cut-in image depicting the characters “Gekiatsu !!”. When the player shoots the two-dimensional code 700 displayed in the state of the game during the decorative symbol variation effect with the portable communication terminal 701 (see FIG. 3), the portable communication terminal 701 displays the decoration symbol variation effect currently being executed. ID information requesting download of the image information of the preview effect is transmitted to the WEB server 702 via the Internet, and the image information of the preview effect is downloaded as DL information from the WEB server 702 (see FIG. 4). As shown in (2), the image information of the notice effect is displayed on the display unit. That is, during the decorative symbol variation effect (except during the reach effect), the player can obtain and view the image information of the notice effect regarding the decorative symbol variation effect currently being executed by the two-dimensional code 700. . In FIG. 8 (2), the image “Atsuatsu!” Of the notice effect when the reliability that is a big hit in the special symbol lottery related to the decorative symbol variation effect currently being executed is high is shown in (A). An image “Atsui ?!” of the notice effect in the middle case is shown in (B), and an image “...” Of the notice effect when the reliability is low is shown in (C).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a two-dimensional code 700 on the image display unit 21 that can acquire reliability information that is a big hit with the reach currently being executed in the situation of the game in the reach production. To do. When the player captures the two-dimensional code 700 displayed in the state of the game during the reach effect with the mobile communication terminal 701 (see FIG. 3), the mobile communication terminal 701 determines the reliability of the reach effect currently being executed. As shown in FIG. 8 (3), identification information for requesting information download is transmitted to the WEB server 702 via the Internet, and the reliability information is downloaded as DL information from the WEB server 702 (see FIG. 4). Then, the reliability information is displayed on the display unit. In other words, during the reach production, the player can acquire and view information on the reliability of the currently executed reach production by using the two-dimensional code 700. In FIG. 8 (3), the image “reliability 70%!” When the reliability of the reach performance currently being executed is high is shown in FIG. 8A, and the image “reliability 30” when this reliability is medium. %! ”Is shown in (B), and an image“ reliability 5% ”when the reliability is low is shown in (C).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a two-dimensional code 700 that can acquire information indicating the type of jackpot related to the currently executed jackpot game effect in the situation of the jackpot game effect. To display. When the player shoots the two-dimensional code 700 displayed in the state of the jackpot game effect with the mobile communication terminal 701 (see FIG. 3), the mobile communication terminal 701 determines the type of jackpot related to the currently executed jackpot game effect. Is transmitted to the WEB server 702 via the Internet, and this information is downloaded as DL information from the WEB server 702 (see FIG. 4), as shown in FIG. 8 (4). This information is displayed on the display unit. That is, during the jackpot game effect, the player can acquire and view information indicating the type of jackpot related to the currently executed jackpot game effect by the two-dimensional code 700. In FIG. 8 (4), an image “probability big hit!” Is shown in (A) in the case where the currently executed jackpot game effect relates to a promiscuous jackpot, and the currently executed jackpot game effect relates to a normal jackpot. An image “Normal hit!” Is shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code 700 corresponding to the game situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 21, and the player displays the displayed two-dimensional code 700 on the portable communication terminal. By photographing at 701, it is possible to provide the player with useful information corresponding to the game situation. As a result, using the two-dimensional code 700, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can provide a variety of useful information corresponding to the game situation to the player in a timely manner.

  In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the color is changed when the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21 is switched. As a result, the player can surely recognize that the two-dimensional code 700 is switched, and can surely recognize that new information can be obtained by the new two-dimensional code 700.

  Below, the process which the pachinko game machine 1 performs in order to implement | achieve control which performs the above-mentioned operation | movement is demonstrated.

[Main control processing by main control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main control processing performed by the main control unit 100. Below, with reference to FIG. 9, the main control process performed in the main control part 100 is demonstrated. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 9 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed in the main control unit 100 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 9 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, determining the special symbol lottery result). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (ordinary jackpot or probable bonus jackpot) when a special symbol lottery is won. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol displayed on the display 3. The variation time of the special symbol displayed on the display 3 is equal to the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect performed by the image display unit 21 during the variation of the special symbol. In the random number update process of step S1, the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the like are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each lottery is performed in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and each random number is acquired. Then, a special symbol process in step S4 and a normal symbol in step S5 described later. Used in processing. Note that the counter that performs the process of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the set maximum random number (for example, 299 for jackpot random numbers).

  Next, in step S2, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch process. Specifically, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when one of the switches is turned on (the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch). At the time when a game ball detection signal is output from 111b), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbol lotteries is less than the upper limit. When the CPU 101 determines that the value is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the special symbol lottery in step S4.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch process. Specifically, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when the game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery is Judge whether it is less than the upper limit. When the CPU 101 determines that the value is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 101 acquires a random number used for the normal symbol processing in step S5.

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes a special symbol lottery, displays a special symbol on the display unit 3 and then displays a stop symbol indicating the lottery result, or transmits various commands to the effect control unit 400. A special symbol process is performed for this purpose. This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102, and after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the display unit 3. The normal symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  Next, in step S6, when the special symbol lottery is won and the jackpot game is being played, the CPU 101 controls the jackpot opening / closing unit 115 according to each state during the jackpot game to control the big prize port. The special winning opening process for performing 28 opening / closing operations or transmitting a command to the effect control unit 400 is executed. By this process, a so-called jackpot game is advanced, and the player acquires a large amount of prize balls. This special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing. Specifically, the CPU 101 operates the electric tulip 26 when the normal symbol displayed on the display device 3 by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol. When the electric tulip 26 is operated, a game ball can be won at the second start port 25b, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 25b, the second special symbol lottery is performed. .

  Next, in step S8, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing. Specifically, the CPU 101 manages the number of winning game balls based on information from the payout control unit 300, and also issues a command for instructing the payout control unit 300 to pay out a winning ball according to the win. Set in the RAM 103.

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 sends various commands set in the RAM 103 and information necessary for production in the special symbol process in step S4, the big prize opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, etc. 400 or an output process of outputting to the payout control unit 300 is executed.

[Special symbol processing by the main control unit]
FIG. 10 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S <b> 41, the CPU 101 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit (during a big hit game) based on information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S41 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S <b> 42, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed on the display 3. If the determination in step S42 is yes, the process proceeds to step S57. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S43 is yes, the process proceeds to step S44. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S45 is yes, the process proceeds to step S46. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S47.

  That is, when neither the first special symbol lottery nor the second special symbol lottery is held (in the case of NO in steps S43 and S45), the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S <b> 47, the CPU 101 determines whether the information stored in the RAM 103 is set for waiting for customers. Specifically, when the customer waiting setting flag stored in the RAM 103 indicates ON, the CPU 101 determines that the customer waiting setting is being performed, and when this flag indicates OFF, the CPU 101 determines that the customer waiting setting is not being performed. If the determination in step S47 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S48.

  In step S48, the CPU 101 performs customer waiting setting. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting setting flag stored in the RAM 103 to ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S49.

  In step S <b> 49, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting start command in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  In step S44, the CPU 101 rewrites the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S46, the CPU 101 rewrites the hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, as in step S47, the CPU 101 determines whether the information stored in the RAM 103 is set to wait for a customer. If the determination in step S50 is YES, the process moves to step S51. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S53.

  In step S53, the CPU 101 cancels the customer waiting setting. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the customer waiting setting flag stored in the RAM 103 from ON to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S <b> 52, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting end command in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process. FIG. 11 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S53 of FIG. The details of the jackpot determination process in step S53 of FIG. 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5301, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Specifically, when the CPU 101 executes the process of step S5301 following the process of step S44, the jackpot acquired in the process of step S2 of FIG. 9 is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second start port 25b. A random number is read from the RAM 103, and based on whether or not the jackpot random number matches a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102, it is determined whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a jackpot or a loss. On the other hand, when the process of step S5301 is executed following the process of step S46, the CPU 101 uses the RAM 103 to obtain the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S2 of FIG. 9 in response to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 25a. And whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big win or a loss is determined based on whether or not the big hit random number matches a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102. If the determination in step S5301 is YES (big win), the process moves to step S5303. If this determination is NO (in the case of a loss), the process moves to step S5302.

  In step S5302, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S54 in FIG.

  In step S5303, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot. Specifically, when the CPU 101 executes the process of step S5303 following the process of step S44, the symbol acquired in the process of step S2 of FIG. 9 triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 25b. A random number is read from the RAM 103. When the symbol random number matches the predetermined value assigned to the probability variation big hit stored in the ROM 102, it is determined that the current big hit is the probability variation big hit, and the symbol random number is stored in the ROM 102 as the normal big hit. If it matches the predetermined value assigned to, it is determined that the current jackpot is a normal jackpot. Further, when the CPU 101 executes the process of step S5303 following the process of step S46, the symbol random number acquired in the process of step S2 of FIG. 9 triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 25a is stored in the RAM 103. Read from. If the symbol random number matches the predetermined value assigned to the probability variation jackpot stored in the ROM 102, it is determined that the current jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, and the symbol random number is stored in the ROM 102 as a normal jackpot. If it matches the predetermined value assigned to, it is determined that the current jackpot is a normal jackpot. If the determination in step S5303 is YES (probability big hit), the process moves to step S5304. If this determination is NO (normal big hit), the process moves to step S5305.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the types of jackpots are, for example, two types of normal jackpots and probability variation jackpots. In this embodiment, the normal jackpot means that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery becomes a normal value (for example, 1/300) after the jackpot big hit game ends, and the time interval between the special symbol lottery and the special symbol variation is larger than usual. Is a big hit that is shortened to a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, up to 100 times) (that is, the time is shortened). In this embodiment, the probability variation jackpot is a probability value (for example, 1/30) that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than usual until the next regular jackpot or the probability variation jackpot after the end of the jackpot game. It is a big hit that becomes short.

  In step S5304, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a probability variation symbol indicating that the probability variation has been won as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S54 in FIG.

  In step S5305, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a normal symbol representing a normal big hit as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S54 in FIG.

  This is the end of the jackpot determination process in step S53 of FIG.

  In step S54 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 12 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S54 of FIG. Details of the variation pattern selection process in step S54 in FIG. 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5401, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit) is made in the big hit determination process in step S53 of FIG. If the determination in step S5401 is YES, the process moves to step S5803. If this determination is NO, the process moves to step S5402.

  In step S5403, the CPU 101 reads the jackpot variation table from the ROM 102 and sets it in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5406. Here, the variation table is a table in which a plurality of variation patterns of special symbols displayed on the display 3 are associated with random number values of variation pattern random numbers. This variation pattern includes information on the variation time (2 seconds, 8 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) of the special symbol displayed on the display 3. The big hit variation table is a table composed of a plurality of big hit variation patterns, which generally have a relatively long variation time for special symbols (30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.). Further, when the big hit variation table is set (that is, when the decorative symbol variation effect for notifying the big hit is executed), the reach effect is also executed.

  In step S5402, the CPU 101 determines whether to perform a reach effect. Specifically, the CPU 101 reads out the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step 53 of FIG. 10 from the RAM 103, and the read reach random number is set to a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102. Based on whether or not they match, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect for causing the player to expect a big hit. If the determination in step 5402 is YES, the process moves to step S5404. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S5405.

  In step S5404, the CPU 101 reads out the reach / loss variation table from the ROM 102 and sets it in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5406. In addition, the variation table for reach loss has a relatively long variation time for special symbols (30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.), and is a table composed of a plurality of variation patterns for reach loss.

  In step S5405, the CPU 101 reads out the reachless loss variation table from the ROM 102 and sets it in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5406. Note that the variation table for losing without reach is a table composed of a plurality of variation patterns for losing without reach, in which the variation time of special symbols is generally relatively short (2 seconds, 8 seconds, etc.).

  Here, a combination of the above-mentioned big hit variation table, the reach-losing variation table, and the no-reach loss variation table is referred to as a variation table set. There are a plurality of variation table sets, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, but are used in the variation pattern selection processing of FIG. 12 when the gaming state is set in the processing in step S6003, S6004 or S6011 of the suspension processing. Switch to the variable table set. As a result, a variation table set corresponding to the gaming state is used in the variation pattern selection process of FIG.

  In step S5406, the CPU 101 refers to the variation table set in any of steps S5403, S5404, and S5405, and acquires the variation pattern acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination processing in step S53 of FIG. By selecting the variation pattern corresponding to the random number, the variation time of the special symbol is determined. The variation pattern determined in this way is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S55 in FIG.

  Thus, the variation pattern selection process in step S54 in FIG. 10 ends.

  Next, in step S55 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 includes a change including special symbol setting information set by the jackpot determination process of step S53 and setting information such as a fluctuation pattern set by the fluctuation pattern selection process of step S54. An effect start command is generated and set in the RAM 103. Here, the variation effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the decorative symbol variation effect by the image display unit 21 or the like. The variation effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S56.

  In step S56, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display by the display 3 based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command set in the process of step S55. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S57.

  In step S57, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection processing in step S54 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S56. . If the determination in step S57 is YES, the process proceeds to step S58, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 58, the CPU 101 sets a change effect stop command for instructing the end of the decorative symbol change effect by the image display unit 21 in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S59. The variation effect stop command set in step S58 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S59, the CPU 101 terminates the special symbol variation display on the display 3 started in the process of step S56 and displays the stopped symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S <b> 60, the CPU 101 executes a stop process described later. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S60 of FIG. Hereinafter, the stop process in step S60 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S6001, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a big win has been won in this special symbol lottery (step S53 in FIG. 10). If the determination in step S6001 is YES, the process moves to step S6002, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S6008.

  In step S6002, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot determined in the current special symbol lottery is a probability variation jackpot. If the determination in step S6002 is YES (in the case of a probable big hit), the process proceeds to step S6003. If this determination is NO (in the case of a normal big hit), the process proceeds to step S6004.

  In step S <b> 6003, the CPU 101 sets the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a time-variable probability changing gaming state and stores the setting information in the RAM 103. Here, the time-varying probability variable game state is a game state after the jackpot game of the probability variable jackpot, and the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is raised (that is, the probability is changed), and the execution interval of the special symbol lottery is shortened. This is a gaming state that has been played (that is, shortened). Note that the time-variable probability-changing gaming state can be considered as a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is increased in the time-saving gaming state described later. In step S6003, the CPU 101 determines a variation table set for time-dependent probability change used in the above-described time-variable probability variation gaming state as the variation table set used in the variation pattern selection process described with reference to FIG. . In the variation pattern included in the variation table set for time-variable probability variation, the variation time of the special symbol is generally relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6006.

  On the other hand, in step S6004, the CPU 101 sets the gaming state to the short-time gaming state and stores the setting information in the RAM 103. Here, the short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the execution interval of the special symbol lottery or the like is shortened (that is, the time is shortened) without increasing the winning probability of the special symbol lottery. In step S6004, the CPU 101 determines a time-variation variation table set used in the above-mentioned time-short gaming state as the variation table set used in the variation pattern selection process described with reference to FIG. In the variation pattern included in the variation table set for time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is generally relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6005.

  In step S6005, the CPU 101 sets the special symbol lottery number J (hereinafter referred to as the short-time lottery number J) in the short-time gaming state to 100, for example, and stores it in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6006.

  In step S6006, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a jackpot game effect start command including information for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the jackpot game effect and information indicating the type of jackpot to be started. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6007. Note that the jackpot game effect start command set in step S6006 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S6007, the CPU 101 starts the jackpot game by storing setting information indicating that the jackpot game is being played in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S6008, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-short lottery number J set in step S6005 is zero. If the determination in step S6008 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S6009.

  In step S6009, the CPU 101 rewrites the hourly lottery number J to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6010.

  In step S6010, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of hourly lottery times J is 0, as in step S6008. If the determination in step S6010 is YES, the process proceeds to step S6011, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S6011, the CPU 101 sets the gaming state to the normal gaming state, and stores the setting information in the RAM 103. Here, the normal gaming state is a normal gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is not increased and the lottery interval such as the special symbol lottery is not shortened. In step S6011, the CPU 101 determines a normal variation table set used in the above-described normal gaming state as a variation table set used in the variation pattern selection process described with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  Thus, the stop process in step S60 of FIG. 10 ends, and the special symbol process ends.

[Large winning prize processing by the main control unit]
14 and 15 are an example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S <b> 601, the CPU 101 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit based on information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S601 is YES, the process proceeds to step S602. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 602, the CPU 101 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit opening based on information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S602 is YES, the process proceeds to step S603, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S603, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined set opening time has elapsed since the jackpot game effect start command set in the process of step S6006 of FIG. 13 is transmitted. If the determination in step S603 is YES, the process proceeds to step S604, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the round quantity “15” included in the jackpot as the total round number Rmax in jackpot, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the big winning opening 28 during the big hit, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. By these processes, the total number of rounds Rmax during the big hit, the interval time between rounds, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the big hit game, and the like are determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S <b> 605, the CPU 101 resets the number C of winning game balls to the big winning opening 28 stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S <b> 606, the CPU 101 rewrites the round hit number R stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 707, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 28. By this process, a round of big hit is started and the opening of the big winning opening 28 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S <b> 608, the CPU 101 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit interval based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S608 is YES, the process moves to step S609. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S610.

  In step S609, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time set in the process of step S604 has elapsed since the big winning opening 28 was closed at the end of the previous round. If the determination in step S609 is YES, it is time to start the next round, so the process proceeds to step S605 already described. If this determination is NO, it is time to start the next round. Since there is no process, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 610, the CPU 101 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executing the big hit ending effect based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S610 is YES, the process proceeds to step S619 in FIG. 15, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S611, the CPU 101 determines that the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit round, and based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the big prize opening switch 114, the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process moves to step S612. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S613.

  In step S612, the CPU 101 determines that a winning of a game ball to the big winning opening 28 has been detected, and rewrites the winning number C of the game ball stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. The CPU 101 executes the process of step S612 every time the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON, so that the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big prize opening 28 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Let Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S613, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a specified opening time (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the winning opening 28 was opened in the process of step S607. If the determination in step S613 is YES, the process moves to step S615. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614.

  In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached the upper limit number of game balls Cmax (9 in this embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 28 is closed. judge. If the determination in step S614 is YES, the process proceeds to step S615. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S615, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 28. As a result, the special winning opening 28 is closed. Thus, in each big hit round, the CPU 101 determines the total number of game balls (winning number C) detected by the big prize opening switch 114 until 29.5 seconds elapse after the big prize opening 28 is opened. The special winning opening 28 is closed on the condition that 9 (Cmax) has been reached, or that 99.5 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 28 without winning nine game balls. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S616.

  In step S616, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax during the big hit set in the process in step S604. If the determination in step S616 is YES, the process proceeds to step S617 in FIG. 15, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S617 in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the CPU 101 sets an ending command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game effect in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S619.

  In step S619, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S604 in FIG. 14 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S618. If the determination in step S619 is YES, the process proceeds to step S620. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 ends the big hit. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels the setting information stored in the RAM 103 and indicating that the jackpot is in effect, and ends the jackpot. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of various data stored in the RAM 403 of the effect control unit 400. Hereinafter, an example of various data stored in the RAM 403 of the effect control unit 400 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the RAM 403 includes a program storage area 4031 and a data storage area 4032. In the program storage area 4031, various programs 4033 executed by the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 are stored. In the data storage area 4032, various data such as a customer waiting effect flag data 4034, a fluctuating effect flag data 4035, a reach effect flag data 4036, a jackpot game effect flag data 4037, and a probability change jackpot flag data 4038 are stored. .

  The customer waiting effect flag data 4034 is data indicating a customer waiting effect flag set to “ON” during the customer waiting effect and set to “OFF” when the customer waiting effect is not being performed.

  The changing effect flag data 4035 is set to “ON” during execution of the decorative symbol change effect (which may be said to be during special symbol change), and set to “OFF” when the decorative symbol change effect is not being executed. It is the data which shows the flag during change production which is done.

  The reach effect flag data 4036 is data indicating a reach effect flag that is set to “ON” while the reach effect is being executed and is set to “OFF” when the reach effect is not being executed.

  The jackpot game effect flag data 4037 is data indicating a jackpot game effect flag that is set to “ON” during execution of the jackpot game effect and set to “OFF” when the jackpot game effect is not being executed. .

  The probability variation jackpot flag data 4038 is data indicating a probability variation jackpot flag set to “ON” during execution of the probability variation jackpot game effect and set to “OFF” when the probability variation jackpot game effect is not being performed.

  The CPU 401 can determine the game situation described with reference to FIG. 7 by referring to the ON / OFF states of the above flags.

  17 to 19 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIGS. 17-19, the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for a special case such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. .

  First, in step S101 of FIG. 17, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the variable effect start command set in the process of step S55 of FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S101 is yes, the process proceeds to step S102. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S102, the CPU 401 analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S101. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S <b> 103, the CPU 401 executes an effect pattern determination process for determining a decorative symbol variation effect pattern based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command analyzed in step S <b> 102. This will be specifically described below. The setting information included in the variation production start command includes information indicating the execution time of the decoration symbol variation production (variation pattern: it may be called the variation time of the special symbol), whether it was a big hit or lost in the special symbol lottery Information indicating the type of information in the case of a big hit, information on whether or not to perform a reach effect in the case of a loss is included. In step S103, the CPU 401 selects one effect pattern as an effect pattern to be executed by lottery from among a plurality of effect patterns that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information included in the change effect start command. Note that the plurality of effect patterns described above are stored in the ROM 402 in advance. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to start the decorative design variation effect of the effect pattern determined in step S103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S <b> 105, the CPU 401 sets the changing effect flag indicated by the changing effect flag data 4035 stored in the RAM 403 to ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, in step S106, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the variable effect stop command set in the process of step S58 in FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S106 is YES, the process proceeds to step S107. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S107, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to end the decorative design variation effect started in the process of step S104. As a result, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that notifies the result of the special symbol lottery together with the effect is displayed on the image display unit 21. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S <b> 108, the CPU 401 sets the variable effect flag in the variable effect flag data 4035 stored in the RAM 403 to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the CPU 401 determines whether or not a reach effect has been started in the decorative symbol variation effect started in the process of step S104. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines NO when the reach effect is not included in the decorative design variation effect started in the process of step S104, and when the reach design includes the reach effect. When it is not the start timing of the reach effect, it is determined as NO, and when the reach effect is included in this decorative design variation effect, it is determined as YES when it is the start timing of the reach effect. If the determination in step S109 is YES, the process proceeds to step S110. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S110, the CPU 401 sets a reach effect flag in the reach effect flag data 4036 stored in the RAM 403 to ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the reach effect determined to have started in the process of step S109 has ended. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines YES when it is the end timing of the reach effect determined to have been started in the process of step S109, and determines NO when it is not the end timing of this reach effect. If the determination in step S111 is YES, the process proceeds to step S112. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 112, the CPU 401 sets the reach effect flag in the reach effect flag data 4036 stored in the RAM 403 to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  In step S113 of FIG. 18, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the jackpot game effect start command set in the process of step S6006 of FIG. 13 has been received. If the determination in step S113 is yes, the process proceeds to step S114. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the current big hit is a probability variation big hit. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines that the jackpot related to the jackpot game effect start command received in step S113 is a probability change jackpot based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command analyzed in step S102 of FIG. Is determined as YES, and when this big hit is a normal big hit, it is determined as NO. If the determination in step S114 is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S115, the CPU 401 sets the probability variation jackpot flag indicated by the probability variation jackpot flag data 4038 stored in the RAM 403 to ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to start the big hit game effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S <b> 117, the CPU 401 sets a big hit game effect flag, which is indicated by the big hit game effect flag data 4037 stored in the RAM 403, to ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S118, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S618 in FIG. 15 has been received. If the determination in step S118 is YES, the process proceeds to step S119, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S119, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to start an ending effect in the big hit game effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S120, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending effect started in the process of step S118 has ended. If the determination in step S120 is YES, the process proceeds to step S121. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S123 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 121, the CPU 401 sets the probability variation jackpot flag indicated by the probability variation jackpot flag data 4038 stored in the RAM 403 to OFF. If the current big hit game effect is a normal big hit, the probability variable big hit flag is already set to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S <b> 122, the CPU 401 sets the big hit game effect flag, which is indicated by the big hit game effect flag data 4037 stored in the RAM 403, to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123 in FIG.

  In step S123 of FIG. 19, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting start command set in the process of step S49 of FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S123 is yes, the process proceeds to step S124. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 starts measuring the customer waiting effect start timing. Here, the customer waiting effect start timing is a timing for starting the customer waiting effect, and is a timing at which a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds) has elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting start command in step S123. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting start timing has been reached. If the determination in step S125 is YES, the process proceeds to step S126. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S126, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to start a customer waiting effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S127.

  In step S <b> 127, the CPU 401 sets the customer waiting effect flag, which is indicated by the customer waiting effect flag data 4034 stored in the RAM 403, to ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting end command set in the process of step S52 of FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S128 is YES, the process proceeds to step S129, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S131.

  In step S129, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to end the customer waiting effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S <b> 130, the CPU 401 sets the customer waiting effect flag indicated by the customer waiting effect flag data 4034 stored in the RAM 403 to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S131.

  In step S131, the CPU 401 refers to various flag data stored in the RAM 403 and confirms the current game situation (see FIG. 7). Specifically, the CPU 401 refers to various flag data (see FIG. 16) stored in the RAM 403, and determines that the game status is a customer waiting effect when the customer waiting effect flag is ON. If the variation effect flag is ON and the reach effect flag is OFF, it is determined that the decorative symbol change effect is being performed (but not during the reach effect), and the change effect flag is ON and reach is performed. When the performance flag is ON, it is determined that the reach effect is being performed, and when the jackpot game effect flag is ON, it is determined that the jackpot game effect is being performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the game situation has changed. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines YES if the game status confirmed in the current step S131 and the game status confirmed in the previous step S131 are different, and the current step S131 processing. If the game status confirmed in step S3 is the same as the game status confirmed in the previous step S131, the determination is NO. If the determination in step S132 is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S134.

  In step S133, the CPU 401 selects a new two-dimensional code 700 corresponding to the changed game situation as the two-dimensional code 700 to be newly displayed on the image display unit 21. Specifically, when the changed game status confirmed in the process of step S131 is in the waiting for customer effect, the CPU 401 uses the specification information (see FIG. 8A) of the gaming machine 1 as the WEB server 702. A two-dimensional code 700 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) including identification information for downloading from the plurality of two-dimensional codes 700 stored in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 is selected. In addition, when the game state after the change confirmed in the process of step S131 is in the decorative symbol variation effect (but not during the reach effect), the CPU 401 corresponds to the decorative symbol variation effect currently being executed. A two-dimensional code 700 including identification information for downloading image information of the notice effect (see FIG. 8B) from the WEB server 702 is selected from a plurality of two-dimensional codes 700 stored in the ROM 502. Further, when the changed game status confirmed in the process of step S131 is in the reach effect, the CPU 401 determines the reach reliability information corresponding to the reach effect currently being executed (see FIG. 8 (3)). Is selected from a plurality of two-dimensional codes 700 stored in the ROM 502. The two-dimensional code 700 including the identification information for downloading from the WEB server 702 is selected. In addition, when the changed game status confirmed in the process of step S131 is in the jackpot game effect, the CPU 401 displays information indicating the type of the jackpot game currently being executed (see FIG. 8 (4)). A two-dimensional code 700 including identification information for downloading from the server 702 is selected from a plurality of two-dimensional codes 700 stored in the ROM 502. More specifically, the CPU 401, when the game state after the change is in the big hit game effect, when the probability change big hit flag data 4038 of the RAM 403 is ON, A plurality of two-dimensional codes 700 stored in the ROM 502 including two-dimensional codes 700 including identification information for downloading information (see (A) in FIG. 8 (4)) indicating that the probability variation is a big hit. When the probability variation jackpot flag is OFF, the information (see (B) in FIG. 8 (4)) indicating that the currently running jackpot game is a normal jackpot is downloaded from the WEB server 702. A two-dimensional code 700 including identification information is selected from a plurality of two-dimensional codes 700 stored in the ROM 502. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S <b> 134, the CPU 401 continues to select the current two-dimensional code 700 selected corresponding to the current game situation as the two-dimensional code 700 to be continuously displayed on the image display unit 21. That is, the CPU 401 continues to select the currently selected two-dimensional code 700 from the plurality of two-dimensional codes 700 stored in the ROM 502. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S135, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display the two-dimensional code 700 selected in step S133 or S134 on the image display unit 21. Specifically, when performing the process of step S135 subsequent to step S133, the CPU 401 selects in step S133 in a display mode in which a book page is turned and the color is switched as described with reference to FIG. A new two-dimensional code 700 is displayed on the image display unit 21. On the other hand, when performing the process of step S135 subsequent to step S134, the CPU 401 continues to display the currently displayed two-dimensional code 700 on the image display unit 21.

[Modification of this embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, the two-dimensional code 700 has been described as being always displayed on the image display unit 21. However, the two-dimensional code 700 may not always be displayed on the image display unit 21. For example, the two-dimensional code 700 may be displayed before a predetermined time before the game status is switched, or may be displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game status is switched.

  In the present embodiment described above, the two-dimensional code 700 is switched and displayed in a display mode in which a page is turned and the color is switched as described with reference to FIG. However, the two-dimensional code 700 only needs to be switched and displayed in a display mode that allows the player to identify the switching. For example, the two-dimensional code 700 may be switched and displayed in a display mode in which the display area (that is, size) changes, or may be switched and displayed in a display mode in which the display position changes.

  In the above-described embodiment, the time until the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21 is switched to another two-dimensional code 700 (that is, the display time of the two-dimensional code 700 being displayed) is displayed. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports to a player. For example, since the execution time of the reach effect is determined for each reach effect, the currently executed reach effect (that is, the game situation during the reach effect) is terminated and the displayed two-dimensional code 700 is another two-dimensional code. The time until switching to 700 may be notified to the player by display by the image display unit 21 or voice by the speaker 55. In this case, for example, in step S135 of FIG. 19, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to execute the above-described notification by display by the image display unit 21 or sound from the speaker 55. It will be.

  The information that can be acquired by the two-dimensional code 700 is not limited to the information (see FIG. 8) exemplified in the above-described embodiment, and may be various information. For example, in a game situation during a customer waiting effect, event information by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1, information on the latest model, or the like may be acquired by the two-dimensional code 700.

  Further, the game situation described with reference to FIG. 7 is not limited to this, and various game situations are conceivable.

  In the above-described embodiment, the information displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal 701 and shown to the player has been described as being acquired from the WEB server 702 (see FIG. 4). However, the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21 may include information displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal 701 and shown to the player, and information may not be acquired from the WEB server 702. . In this case, the data amount of information displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal 701 and shown to the player is relatively small.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. The numerical values and processing steps used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values and processing steps.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

[Main effects of the above embodiments]
As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can cause the image display unit 21 to display the two-dimensional code 700 that can acquire information according to the game situation.
As a result, the player can acquire a variety of useful information corresponding to the game situation with good timing.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can change the display mode when switching the two-dimensional code 700 displayed on the image display unit 21.
As a result, the player can surely recognize that the two-dimensional code 700 is switched, and can surely recognize that new information can be obtained by the new two-dimensional code 700.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment may notify the display time of the two-dimensional code 700 being displayed on the image display unit 21.
This can reduce the failure of the player to acquire information corresponding to the current game situation.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 21 ... Image display part 100 ... Main control part 400 ... Production control part 401,501 ... CPU
402, 502 ... ROM
403, 503 ... RAM
500 ... image sound control unit 700 ... two-dimensional code 701 ... mobile communication terminal 702 ... WEB server

Claims (2)

Storage means for storing a plurality of information associated with the game situation;
A status determination means for determining the current game status;
Switching discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the game situation has been switched;
If the condition of the game Ri by said Kirikaeri determining means is determined to have changed, and obtaining means for obtaining information corresponding to the situation of the game after the switching, which is determined by the condition determination means from said storage means,
Display to be displayed on the display means the information acquired by the previous SL acquisition means in response to the situation of Yu technique depending on the switching Ri discriminating means is determine by a switched, as a two-dimensional code readable by a mobile device A gaming machine comprising control means.   When the two-dimensional code is displayed on the display unit by the display control unit, the display unit is provided with a display mode changing unit that changes the two-dimensional code displayed this time to a display mode different from the previously displayed two-dimensional code. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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