JP5970325B2 - Game system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system including a mobile terminal having a photographing means for photographing a game machine and an image having a display means for displaying an image.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a type of gaming machine, a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is used, and by inserting a medal into the pachislot The game is started. As such a pachislot, the thing as described in patent document 1 is mentioned, for example. In this pachislot machine, the game history such as the total number of games and the number of special roles won is stored in a RAM or the like, and a two-dimensional code including such a game history is created according to the player's request and displayed as an image. I have to. Then, the game history is acquired by the player when the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image with a pachislot with the camera of the mobile communication terminal.

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

  In the pachislot of Patent Document 1, when a player receives an input of a password based on a game history, the game history based on the password is inherited and the game history is stored in a RAM or the like.

JP 2009-195432 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, it is possible to display only when the game is not being performed or for a short time after the end of the big hit because of the need to display the two-dimensional code. In particular, in a pachinko gaming machine in which held games are executed one after another, it is necessary to wait until all the pending games are executed and a standby effect (demonstration effect) is started. That is, the service by the mobile communication terminal could not be received without interrupting the game.

The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. Its purpose is to provide a game system which can improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 is provided with a gaming machine provided with an effect display means for performing a game performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols, and a portable terminal operable by the player. the gaming system including the gaming machine, when the game is done, the game image control means for displaying on Starring output display means information providing images to be included in the character image displayed in accordance with the representation embodiment of game effects wherein the mobile terminal includes a shooting unit for shooting an image, the when the trigger image is captured by the imaging means, when the information providing images within the captured images has been displayed, the information the terminal image in accordance with the provided image, superimposed on images taken by the imaging means, and the terminal display control means for displaying on the terminal display unit of the portable terminal, and summarized in that with a.

According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved .

The block diagram which shows a game system. The front view of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of the jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The block diagram which shows the transfer aspect of effect mode. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus in 1st normal effect mode, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus in 2nd normal effect mode. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the menu screen in a pachinko game machine, (d) is a schematic diagram which shows the login screen in a portable terminal, (e) is a schematic diagram which shows the content menu screen in a portable terminal . (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the content site with a portable terminal. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the display part of a portable terminal, when a pachinko game machine is image | photographed with the portable terminal.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a game history in a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine can be stored and managed by a system via a server 100 capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from a portable terminal CM that can be operated by a player. A gaming system is being built.

  In such a gaming system, a multi-dimensional code (this book) in which a game history related to a variable game played on the pachinko gaming machine 10 during a predetermined counting period is coded (recorded) in accordance with “Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) X-0510”. In the embodiment, it is issued to the player with a two-dimensional code NC). In this embodiment, as such a game history, the cumulative number of games played during the counting period, the number of jackpots, and the like are targeted.

  In the present embodiment, a camera-equipped mobile phone (smart phone) that can read the two-dimensional code NC issued by the pachinko gaming machine 10, or a portable information terminal (mobile computer or the like) that has a camera function and a communication function even if it is not a mobile phone ) Is assumed as a mobile terminal CM.

  In the present embodiment, the computer provides a specific function or data in response to an instruction from the mobile terminal CM, and records the server computer 100a that performs such processing and data necessary for such processing. The server 100 including the readable / writable server memory 100b is assumed. Further, in the server memory 100b, a dedicated storage area (hereinafter referred to as "individual area") is secured for each player by the player's registration act, and the game subject to the registration act in the individual area. A game history related to the person is recorded (managed).

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the history tabulation mode described later or the password input described later is started as the start of the game history summation, and then the totaled game history is converted into the two-dimensional code NC. Is issued from the pachinko machine 10.

  The two-dimensional code NC issued from the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be read by the camera of the mobile terminal CM, and is obtained by the player via the mobile terminal CM. In this two-dimensional code NC, in addition to information on the game history, a URL (uniform resource locator) of the server 100, that is, an address on the Internet and the address of the server memory 100b for recording the game history is a code (record). Has been.

  When this two-dimensional code NC is read by the mobile terminal CM, the URL of the target individual area of the server 100 is displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM. By specifying the URL to be displayed in this way, the mobile terminal CM can connect (access) the server 100 for the URL via the Internet. In accordance with the connection of the server 100, the mobile terminal CM transmits information related to the game history recorded in the two-dimensional code NC to the server 100, and records the information related to the game history in a target individual area. be able to. In this individual area, the game history in the latest state reflecting the game history newly transmitted from the mobile terminal CM to the already recorded game history is recorded.

  In this way, when the latest game history is recorded in the target individual area, a password consisting of a plurality of digits (in this embodiment, 6 digits) indicating the latest game history is stored in the server 100. Is issued to the mobile terminal CM and displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM. By inputting the password displayed in this way to the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to a predetermined procedure and starting the game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 takes over the gaming history (the latest gaming history at the present time) based on the password. You can start playing.

  In accordance with the input of the password, the pachinko gaming machine 10 sets the game history such as the cumulative number of games and the number of big hits so far so that the game history based on the password can be taken over. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 specifies unique information (registered name or the like) that becomes identification information based on the player's registration act in accordance with the input of the password. The pachinko gaming machine 10 manages (aggregates) the game history of the player based on the unique information (registered name, etc.) so that the game history to be reflected is reflected in the set game history so that it can be saved. A game history (the number of variable games, the number of jackpots, etc.) in the situation of the later-described aggregation period is managed (aggregated) so as to be storable.

  The predetermined procedure for inputting the password is, for example, when the player presses the switch / input button BT provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a standby state where the variable game is not performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. By operating, the display content of the effect display device 21 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is switched to the password input enabled screen. While the password input screen is displayed, the player operates the switch / input button BT to input a predetermined password, and the player further operates the switch / input button BT to input the predetermined password. A definitive input is made to the pachinko gaming machine 10. The switching / input button BT and the effect display device 21 will be described later.

  Thus, the player who owns the mobile terminal CM and is assigned the individual area in the server memory 100b by the registration act saves the latest game history in the individual area (server 100) to which the latest game history is assigned. (Recording). In addition, such a player can take over the latest game history at that time and start a game on the pachinko gaming machine 10, and can record a game history to be played on the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the future. it can.

  The server 100 provides a content site CS that provides various types of information as an Internet information service (content provision). In this content site CS, an information service or the like is disclosed that discloses specific information (such as the number of jackpots) in the player's game history based on the player's (registrant) game history received by the server 100. The content site CS is displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM by designating the URL, and the player can browse the content site CS (browse content). Regarding browsing of the content site CS, even if it is not the mobile terminal CM assumed in the present embodiment, it can be browsed if it is an information terminal (such as a personal computer) having a communication function.

  In this way, a player who owns the mobile terminal CM browses the content site CS and receives an information service, so that in addition to his game history, the user of the other mobile terminal CM (other players) A record of specific information in the game history can also be viewed (confirmed). As a result, it is possible to provide the player with pleasure such as browsing the other player's record and comparing it with his / her own record, or releasing the confident record to other players.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 13 for setting various game components is assembled openably and detachably. A front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the frame so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 13 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be seen from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 15 in the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 16 serving as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 15. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 15 is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is provided with a frame lamp 17 that emits light (illuminates or flashes) by a light emitter (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 15. .

  In the front frame 14, speakers 18 are provided at the upper left and right sides of the window 15 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The speaker 18 is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 14, and a plurality of sound emitting holes (not shown) are formed on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the mounting portion of the speaker 18.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 19 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 16 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 13 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 13 and to the right of the lower plate 19, a launching handle 20 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is launched onto the game board YB is mounted. ing.

  The upper plate 16 is provided with a payout opening for game balls to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side thereof, and a concave storage passage for storing game balls held by the player is provided continuously. Further, an upper dish intake for taking game balls in the storage passage into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 16 are guided to the upper plate intake through the storage passage and are taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate intake, and are launched toward the game board YB. The The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 20. The lower plate 19 is provided with a game ball outlet 19a overflowing from the upper plate 16, and a concave storage portion for storing the game ball is connected to the game ball outlet 19a. .

  The upper plate 16 is provided with a switching / input button BT. This switching / input button BT includes a display switching button BT1 that is operated when switching the display content of the effect display device 21, an input button BT2 that is operated when switching a menu or inputting a password, and various input results. And a confirmation button BT3 which is operated when confirming, and each button BT1 to BT3 is provided at a predetermined position.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3, an effect display device 21 as an effect display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of the game board YB of the pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 21, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying symbols in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed by the effect display device 21 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, an 8-segment special drawing display device 22 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 21. In the special symbol display device 22, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, on the special figure display device 22, one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is selected from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is confirmed and stopped. Special symbols are classified into jackpot symbols that are symbols that can recognize jackpots and outlier symbols that are symbols that can recognize losing. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 21 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. The effect display device 21 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure display device 22. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 22, as a general rule, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 21. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. In addition, when the special symbol display device 22 displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop, as a general rule, the special symbol display device 22 also displays the stop symbol (the combination of the split symbols) in a fixed stop display. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols in each column in the effect display device 21 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 21. The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the types of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the effect display device 21 and the special figure display device 22 are changed. On the other hand, the “pause display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, for example, a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state. The “determined stop display” is a state in which the symbol is fixedly stopped in the display area (a state where the symbol is stopped at the symbol displayed at the end of the symbol variation game). Then, the symbol variation game in the special symbol display device 22 and the symbol variation game in the effect display device 21 are started simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol at the same time). Is confirmed and stopped).

  Also, a normal symbol display device 23 composed of two LEDs is disposed at the lower left of the game board YB and below the special figure display device 22. In this normal symbol display device 23, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). Is sometimes displayed). In this embodiment, there are three types of ordinary diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the right LED is lit, only the left LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the general map shown when both LEDs are turned on is called “0”, and the general map shown when only the right LED is turned on is called “1”. The usual figure shown by turning on only the LED is the ordinary figure “2”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or deviation from a symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 23 are “1” and “2”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the normal figure displayed on the normal symbol display device 23 is “0”, a deviation from the normal figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, below the effect display device 21, a first start winning opening 24 having a first starting entrance where a game ball can always enter is disposed. Behind the first start winning opening 24, a first start opening sensor SE1 is provided as a start winning means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The first start port sensor SE1 can give the start condition of the symbol variation game when the game ball that has entered the first start winning port 24 is detected. Further, in the lower right portion of the effect display device 21, in the upper right portion of the first start winning opening 24, there is a second starting entrance through which a game ball can enter and an operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL. A second start winning opening 26 provided with an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 25 as an opening / closing member for performing an opening / closing operation is provided.

  Behind the second start winning opening 26, a second start opening sensor SE2 is provided as a start winning means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The second start port sensor SE2 can give the start condition of the symbol variation game when the game ball that has entered the second start winning port 26 is detected. The second starting entrance hole of the second starting winning opening 26 is always closed with the opening / closing blade 25 closed. In a state in which the second starting entrance is closed, the second starting winning opening 26 is in a state in which entering is not possible (a state in which entering is restricted). Then, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the second starting entrance is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times by operating the opening / closing blade 25 from the closed state to the open state. Is done. In a state where the second starting entrance is open, the second start winning opening 26 is in a state in which it is possible to enter (a state where entry is permitted).

  Also, on the right side of the first start winning opening 24, there is disposed a large winning opening 27 as a special winning means provided with a large winning opening door 27a that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. Has been. Behind the big winning opening 27, a count sensor SE3 for detecting a winning game ball is arranged. The big winning opening 27 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 27 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 27a during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  In addition, when a game ball is launched into a game area on the game board YB by a launching device (not shown) and the game ball flows through a predetermined first flow path Y1, a part of the game ball is a first start prize. Arranged are game nails capable of changing the flow-down mode of the game balls arranged on the game board YB, obstacle members such as the effect display device 21 and the first start winning opening 24 so as to be guided to the mouth 24 Has been. In other words, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device (not shown) and passes the left side of the effect display device 21 is a game nail or the like disposed on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. To the first start winning opening 24. In addition, when a game ball is launched by a launcher into a game area on the game board YB and the game ball flows through a predetermined second flow path Y2 different from the first flow path Y1, one of the game balls. An obstacle member such as a game nail disposed on the game board YB, the second start winning opening 26 and the big winning opening 27 are arranged so that the portion is guided to the second starting winning opening 26 and the big winning opening 27. ing. That is, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device and passes the right side of the effect display device 21 is caused by the game nails or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. 2 It is guided to the start winning opening 26 and the big winning opening 27.

  In addition, when a game ball flows through the first flow down path Y1, the obstacle member, the second start winning port 26, and the big winning port 27 are arranged so that the game ball is not guided to the second start winning port 26 or the big winning port 27. Has been placed. At the same time, when a game ball flows through the second flow down path Y <b> 2, the obstacle member and the first start prize port 24 are arranged so that the game ball is not guided to the first start prize port 24. Further, by operating the launch handle 20, the direction in which the game ball is launched can be adjusted. That is, the player can arbitrarily select the flow down route.

  Also, below the special figure display device 22, a special figure reservation storage display device 28 having a plurality of special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure holding storage display device 28 notifies the player of the number of special reserved starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding storage number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26 arranged on the game board YB, but by the start of the symbol variation game 1 is subtracted. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). ). And the special figure reservation light emission part in this embodiment turns on or off according to the number of reservation storage.

  In addition, an operation gate 29 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 21. Behind the operation gate 29, a gate sensor SE4 that detects a winning (passing) game ball is provided. The operation gate 29 can give the start condition for the usual game when the winning of the game ball is detected (passage detection). The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the second start winning opening 26 is in an open state (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 26). The second start winning opening 26 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening / closing blade 25, and in this closed state, the game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, in the second start winning opening 26, when a game is given per game, the second starting winning opening 26 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 25, and a game ball can be won. . That is, when a game is given per game, a game ball can be won at the second start winning opening 26 by opening the opening / closing blade 25, so that it becomes easier to win a game ball at the second start winning opening 26, The player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition of the symbol variation game. It should be noted that game balls can always be awarded to the first start winning opening 24 under the same conditions.

  In addition, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state (probability variation state) that changes the lottery probability (winning probability) of a big hit from a normal probability that is a low probability (normal state) to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment has a variable function for providing a variable time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “variable”) state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. When the variable state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 25 is shortened, and the normal hit probability of the ordinary game is higher than the normal probability A winning rate improvement state (winning rate improvement state) that varies in a row is awarded as a privilege. In this increased entrance rate, the open / close blade 25 is opened and closed in an operation pattern different from that in the normal state (non-variable state) when winning in the normal game. In other words, when a normal game is won in the normal state, the open / close blade 25 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 200 ms elapses after being opened. On the other hand, when winning the normal game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 25 is opened four times, and the opened state is maintained until 900 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. That is, the opening / closing blade 25 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes. It should be noted that the shortage state (entrance rate improvement state) of the present embodiment is determined depending on the type of jackpot game and the game state in which the symbol variation game that becomes the jackpot game is played, and to what time. Whether to be granted is determined. In addition, when the probability variation state is imparted, the above-described variation state (entrance rate improvement state) may also be imparted.

Next, based on FIG. 4, the jackpot game prescribed for the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described in detail.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, the opening time is set according to the type of the big hit game. In this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 27 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds. During one round game, the big winning opening 27 is a predetermined time (large winning opening 27) until a maximum number of winning balls (eight in this embodiment) is won or for each round game. Until the elapse of (opening time). In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are completed, an ending time is set according to the type of jackpot game. Depending on the type of jackpot game, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed during this ending time. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  And in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the multiple types of big hit games shown in FIG. 4, and the determined big hit game is given. ing. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 22 are classified into three groups of symbols A to C.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the special chart display device 22, the specified number of rounds is set to “16”, and the probability change state after the jackpot game ends. It is a jackpot game that grants. Hereinafter, it is indicated as “16R probability variation big hit ZA”. In the 16 round games in the 16R probability variable hit ZA, it is set so that the big winning opening door 27a of the big winning opening 27 is opened in each round game. Further, in the 16R probability variation big hit ZA, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends and the variable state is given until the end of the probability change state. In FIG. 4, the case where the variable state is given until the next big hit after the certain change state is given is expressed as “until next time”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the special chart display device 22 has the specified number of rounds set to “4 times” and gives a probable change state after the jackpot game ends. It is a big hit game. Hereinafter, it is indicated as “4R probability variation big hit ZB”. Also, in the 4R probability variable big hit ZB, if the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is not the variable shortage state, a non-variable short state (normal state) is given even after the big hit ends (shown as “None” in the figure). . On the other hand, in the 4R probability variable big hit ZB, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is the variable state, the variable state is given until the end of the probability variable state.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special chart display device 22 has a specified number of rounds set to “4” and gives a probable change state after the jackpot game ends. It ’s a big hit game. Hereinafter, it is indicated as “4R non-probable large hit ZC”. In addition, in the 4R uncertain variable big hit ZC, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is not the variable shortage state, the non-variable short state (normal state) is given even after the big hit ends. On the other hand, in the 4R uncertain variable big hit ZC, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a variable state, the variable state is given until 100 symbol variation games are executed. .

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 21 and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected such that various sensors such as the first start port sensor SE1, the second start port sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 detect and output the game ball can be input. Has been. Further, a special figure display device 22 and a special figure hold storage display device 28 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control RAM 30c stores a hold storage. For this reason, the main control RAM 30c serves as a storage unit that updates and stores the storage number.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Time).

  The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. Further, the variation pattern for outlier effect includes a variation pattern for outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content and a variation pattern for outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

  In addition, the reach effect is displayed in the symbol variation game using the decorative symbols on the effect display device 21 after the reach symbol combination is displayed until the final symbol combination (big hit, off symbol combination) is derived. It is a production to be performed. It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the normal deviation effect, the symbol combination that is not in the final stage is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed, and finally, the symbol pattern combination of the disparity is developed so as to be confirmed and stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect, after reaching the reach effect, the symbol combination of the big hit is developed so as to be finally displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of reach effects, and there are a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot effects and variations of reach effects depending on the types of reach effects. In the reach production, jackpot reliability indicating the possibility of winning is determined. The big hit reliability is determined by the ratio of the big hit when the game effect (reach effect or the like) in the symbol variation game that is the target of the big hit reliability is executed. That is, it is determined by the ratio at which the target reach effect is selected when it is a big hit, and the ratio at which the target reach effect is selected when it is out of reach. In other words, when the selection ratio of the target reach effect is high when it is a big hit, and when the selection ratio of the target reach effect is low when it is off, or when at least one of them is selected In addition, the big hit reliability is increased.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 5 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to the effect display device 21, the frame lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the like. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 24 or the second start winning port 26, and the first start port sensor SE1 or the second start port sensor SE2 that has detected the game ball outputs the detected ball. When a signal is input, a hold determination is made as to whether or not the hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories after rewriting. The main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the reserved storage number exceeding the upper limit number when the determination result of the hold determination is negative.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the symbol variation game is being executed or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in a symbol variation game and not a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is one or more. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a jackpot determination. At this time, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the reserved memory number and rewrites the reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories after rewriting.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special figure display device 22 to be confirmed and stopped. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the special symbol.

  In the big hit fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from among a plurality of types of big hit effect fluctuation patterns. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the loss. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination (reach lottery). If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of reach with the reach effect. In the reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 22. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the outlier design determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 22 with a fixed stop. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of out of normal variation variation patterns. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the deviation fluctuation process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and also variably displays the special symbol. The display contents of the special figure display device 22 are controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a then issues an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (decoration stop display of the decorative symbol) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. And the display content of the special figure display device 22 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the big hit lottery is won will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a starts setting an opening time according to the determined type of jackpot game. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 27 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a wins a big prize until the upper limit number (8 in this embodiment) of game balls wins or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. Open the mouth 27. Then, when the special winning opening 27 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time according to the determined type of jackpot game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  Further, when the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a probability change flag indicating whether or not to give a probability change state, and whether or not to give a variable state according to the type of the big hit game given. A value is set for each of the operation flags shown. That is, when the 16R probability variation big hit ZA or 4R probability variation big hit ZB is given, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the probability variation flag. On the other hand, when the 4R non-probability variable big hit ZC is given, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability change state is not given to the probability change flag.

  The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is applied to the operation flag when the 16R probability change big hit ZA is applied, and sets the value indicating the number of times the variable state is applied. As the number of times, a value indicating that the variable state is provided until the next big hit game is provided is set.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a indicates that when the 4R probability variable big hit ZB is given and the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is the non-variable state, the variable state is not given to the operation flag. Set the value. On the other hand, the CPU 30a for main control is a value indicating that the shortage state has been given to the operation flag when the 4R probability variation big hit ZB is awarded and the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is a shortage state. And a value indicating that the variable state is provided until the next big hit game is provided as the remaining variable number of times indicating the number of times the variable state is provided.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a indicates that when the 4R uncertain variable big hit ZC is given, and the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is the non-variable state, it means that the short state is not given to the operation flag. Set the value shown. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a indicates that when the 4R uncertain variable big hit ZC is given and the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the variable state, the variable state is given to the operation flag. In addition to setting a value, a value indicating 100 is set as the remaining number of times of change indicating the number of times the change state is given. When 100 is set as the remaining number of times of change, the remaining number of times of change is decremented by 1 for each symbol variation game. The CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is not given to the operation flag. Note that the probability change flag, the operation flag, and the remaining number of times of change are all stored in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 21 according to the instruction content of the command. Hereinafter, the determination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 21 in a fixed stop will be described.

  When the big hit effect variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed from among the jackpot symbol combinations ([111] to [888]) constituted by numerical symbols. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a confirms and stops from among the outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]). Decide the decorative pattern to be displayed. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach symbol combination (for example, [426] and [211]). The decoration pattern to be confirmed and stopped is determined from among the above.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 21 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol variable game. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 21 to confirm and stop the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped.

Next, the control for executing the big hit effect in the big hit game will be described.
When the jackpot game is started and an opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a executes an opening effect according to the type of jackpot game. When the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the number of rounds by the round command. Then, the effect control CPU 31a executes a round effect according to the type of the big hit game and the number of rounds. When the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a executes an ending effect according to the type of the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode can be executed when the symbol variation game is executed. In the production mode, there is a “probability change confirmation mode” for notifying the player that the probability change state is given, and that the probability change state can be expected when the change state is not given. There is a “probability concealment concealment mode” that informs the player. In addition, the production mode is provided with a variable state, and a “chance mode” that can be expected for the fact that the variable state is provided, and that the variable state and the variable state are not provided. There is a “normal production mode” for informing the player. In the present embodiment, the normal effect mode includes a first normal effect mode and a second normal effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 21 displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image, and the decorative symbol game is executed by variably displaying these decorative symbols. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is given by allowing the player to grasp the type of the production mode currently staying at the player from the type of the background image displayed on the production display device 21. It is notified whether it can be expected or notified that a certain change state is given. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding the decorative symbols displayed in the symbol variation game.

  In this embodiment, when the effect mode being executed (staying) is the probability variation confirmation mode, an image dedicated to the probability variation confirmation mode is displayed as a background image so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the probability variation confirmation mode. A character image of “probability change confirmation mode” is displayed at the top of the image display portion GH. In addition, when the performance mode being executed in the present embodiment is the probability variation concealment mode, an image dedicated to the probability variation concealment mode is displayed as a background image, and “probability variation” is provided so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the probability variation concealment mode. A character image of “secret mode” is displayed at the top of the image display portion GH. In addition, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the chance mode, an image dedicated to the chance mode is displayed as a background image, and the “chance mode” is set so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the chance mode. A character image is displayed at the top of the image display portion GH. Further, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the first normal effect mode, an image dedicated to the first normal effect mode is displayed as a background image, and when the effect mode is the second normal effect mode. An image dedicated to the second normal effect mode is displayed as a background image.

  Next, a transition mode of the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows a mode transition mode when the variable state is not given to the inside of the broken line portion, and shows a mode shift mode when the variable state is given to the outside of the broken line portion. Further, which effect mode is currently set is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  The first normal effect mode and the second normal effect mode are effect modes that are executed (stay) when the variable state is not given. When the effect mode during execution (staying) is the first normal effect mode or the second normal effect mode, if the 16R probability variable big hit ZA is given, the effect control CPU 31a determines the probability change after the big hit game ends. Set the mode. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the first normal effect mode or the second normal effect mode, if 4R probability variation big hit ZB or 4R non-probability big hit ZC is given, the effect control CPU 31a will end the game after the hit. , Set the probability variation concealment mode. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the first normal effect mode and the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets the second normal effect mode. Similarly, when the effect mode being executed is the second normal effect mode and the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets the first normal effect mode. It should be noted that a plurality of times can be set as the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 20 times, 40 times, and 60 times), and are determined by lottery at the time of transition.

  Further, the probability variation concealment mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is not given. When the effect mode being executed is the probability change concealment mode and the 16R probability change big hit ZA is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability change confirmation mode after the big hit game ends. If the 4R probability variation big hit ZB or 4R non-probable big hit ZC is given when the performance mode being executed is the probability variation concealment mode, the effect control CPU 31a continues the probability variation concealment mode after the winning game ends. . Further, when the performance mode being executed is the probability variation concealment mode and the probability variation state is not given, the effect control CPU 31a performs the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times after the probability variation concealment mode is set. Is executed, the first normal effect mode is set. The number of times until shifting is determined in advance by lottery at the start of the probability variation concealment mode. In the present embodiment, any one of 20, 40, and 60 times is determined.

  The probability variation confirmation mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variation state and the certain variation state are given. When the effect mode being executed is the probability change confirmation mode, when the 16R probability change big hit ZA is given, the effect control CPU 31a continues the probability change confirmation mode after the big hit game ends. Further, when the effect mode being executed is the probability change confirmation mode, if 4R probability change big hit ZB or 4R non-probability big hit ZC is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the chance mode after the hit game ends.

  The chance mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is given. When the effect mode being executed is the chance mode, when the 16R probability variable big hit ZA is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability change fixed mode after the big hit game ends. Further, when the effect mode being executed is the chance mode, if 4R probability variation big hit ZB or 4R non-probability big hit ZC is given, the effect control CPU 31a continues the chance mode after the winning game ends. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the chance mode and the variable state ends, the effect control CPU 31a sets the first normal effect mode. From the above, the effect control CPU 31a becomes a mode setting means for setting the effect mode for specifying the effect mode of the game effect from a plurality of types of effect modes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, a hold display image HG indicating the hold storage number is displayed on the effect display device 21. More specifically, when the presentation control CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command from the main control CPU 30a, the production control CPU 31a specifies the number of hold memories designated by the hold designation command. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores the specified number of reserved memories in the effect control RAM 31c and displays the number of reserved display images HG corresponding to the number of reserved memories.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the hold display image HG is different depending on the type of the effect mode being executed. That is, the display mode of the hold display image HG is changed for each effect mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the first normal effect mode is set, “◯” is displayed as the hold display image HG as many as the hold storage number. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the second normal effect mode is set, “□” is displayed as the hold display image HG as many as the hold storage number. Therefore, the CPU 31a for effect control according to the present embodiment serves as a game image control means for displaying the game image including the information providing image on the effect display means.

  In addition, the demonstration control CPU 31a performs demonstration on the condition that after the power is turned on or after the variation game is finished, a state in which the start of the symbol variation game is not instructed, that is, a standby state in which the variation pattern designation command is not input continues for a predetermined period. Various devices such as the effect display device 21 are controlled so that an effect (hereinafter referred to as “demonstration effect”) is performed. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state (demo state) using a device such as the effect display device 21 and obtaining a customer effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a is set to be effective so as to be able to accept the input of the operation of the switching / input button BT during the standby state, and performs processing based on the operation of the switching / input button BT.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the operation control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal for the display switching button BT1 during the standby state, the display content of the effect display device 21 is controlled so as to switch to the “menu screen”. To do. The “menu screen” displays four types of “history totaling mode”, “password input”, “two-dimensional code issuance”, and “end”. In the present embodiment, the “history totaling mode” is a menu for setting the start of game history totaling, and enables game history totaling without requiring input of a password based on a registration act. “Password input” is a menu for inputting a password issued from the server 100, and the start of the game history is set by inputting the password. “Issue two-dimensional code” is a menu for issuing a two-dimensional code NC. “End” is a menu for ending the menu screen. The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so as to switch to the display content of the variable game with the start of the variable game during display of the menu screen and various menus to be described later.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so as to switch the position of the cursor K indicating the menu to be selected when the operation signal of the input button BT2 is input during display of the menu screen. The effect control CPU 31a switches the position of the cursor K for each operation of the input button BT2 while the menu screen is displayed. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs an operation signal of the confirm button BT3 while the menu screen is displayed, the selection of the menu indicated by the cursor K is confirmed and corresponding processing is performed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a sets [1] to the history count mode flag indicating that the game history is being stored stored in the predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c when confirming the selection of the history count mode. . The effect control CPU 31a sets [1] to the history count mode flag while the game history is being counted. The effect control CPU 31a sets [0 (zero)] to the history count mode flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the game history count ends.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8B, the effect control CPU 31 a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so as to switch to the “password input screen” when the selection of the password input menu is confirmed. Further, when the operation control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal of the input button BT2 while the password input screen is displayed, the display control of the effect display device 21 is controlled so as to input a password based on the operation. In addition, when the operation signal for the confirm button BT3 is input, the effect control CPU 31a accepts the input password and sets information related to the game history so far based on the password. Furthermore, the CPU 31a for effect control sets [1] to the history count mode flag stored in the RAM 31c for effect control, upon receipt of the password. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control can continue to add up the game history after receiving the password to the game history based on the password. The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so as to return to the “menu screen” when an operation signal of the display switching button BT1 is input during display of the password input screen.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 31 a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so as to switch to the “two-dimensional code issue screen” when confirming the two-dimensional code issue. In the “two-dimensional code issue screen”, two types of “save two-dimensional code issue” and “site access two-dimensional code issue” are displayed. In this embodiment, “save two-dimensional code issuance” is a menu for ending a game and saving (acquiring) a game history. “Issue two-dimensional code for site access” is a menu for accessing the login screen of the content site.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so that the position of the cursor K indicating the menu to be selected is switched when the operation signal of the input button BT2 is input during the display of the two-dimensional code issue screen. . The effect control CPU 31a switches the position of the cursor K for each operation of the input button BT2 during display of the two-dimensional code issue screen. When the operation control button BT3 is input during display of the two-dimensional code issuance screen, the effect control CPU 31a determines the selection of the menu indicated by the cursor K and performs corresponding processing. The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so as to return to the “menu screen” when an operation signal of the display switching button BT1 is input during display of the two-dimensional code issue screen.

  Then, the production control CPU 31a includes address information (such as the address of the login screen of the content site CS) necessary to display the login screen of the content site when confirming the selection of the two-dimensional code for site access. A process for generating (creating) the site access two-dimensional code NC and issuing it on the effect display device 21 is performed. As a result of the site access two-dimensional code NC issued in this way being read by the player's portable terminal CM, the address is displayed on the display unit CH of the portable terminal CM. When this address is specified by the mobile terminal CM, as a result of connecting to the server 100, the login screen of the content site CS is displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, on the login screen of the content site CS, a plurality of types of menus such as “login name” and “user registration” are displayed. If a registration act has already been performed and an individual area for game history information has been secured, select “Login Name” and enter the login name (registered name). Screen "can be displayed. On the other hand, when the registration act is not performed, “user special record” is selected and user registration is performed. As a result, an individual area targeted for information related to the game history corresponding to the registered name is secured. Thereafter, a “content menu screen” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 8E, a plurality of types such as “password display”, “game history display”, “history release square”, “application download”, and the like are displayed on the “content menu screen”. In the present embodiment, “password display” is a menu for acquiring a password to be input to the pachinko gaming machine 10, and allows the game history being stored in the individual area of the server 100 to be taken over. That is, the password includes information related to the game history being stored in the individual area corresponding to the registered name input (or registered) when the content menu screen is displayed. When the content menu screen is displayed for the first time after user registration, an initial value (ie, “0”) is set for each value that becomes a game history.

  The “game history display” is a menu for browsing the game history stored in the server 100. The “history release plaza” is a menu for browsing the public information indicating the game history of each player received by the server 100, and allows the public information released by each player to be browsed. “Application download” is a menu for downloading application software (hereinafter simply referred to as an application) to the mobile terminal CM. By installing the application on the mobile terminal CM, the function of the application can be used. The function of the application in this embodiment will be described later.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a generates the save two-dimensional code NC based on the game history information stored in the predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c when the selection of the save two-dimensional code issuance is confirmed ( To create) and issue the effect on display device 21. At that time, the effect control CPU 31a generates a storage two-dimensional code NC including address information (such as the address of the individual area and the address of the content site CS) necessary to transmit each game history to the server 100. In addition, when the “history counting mode” is selected on the “menu screen” and the game history is totaled without performing the registration act (that is, when the game history is not taken over by the password), a predetermined registered name ( For example, the address of the individual area corresponding to “Guest”) is included in the address information of the storage two-dimensional code NC. On the other hand, if the game history included in the password is taken over by entering the password on the “password input screen”, the address of the individual area corresponding to the registered name included in the password is the two-dimensional code for storage It is included in the address information of NC.

  The storage two-dimensional code NC issued in this way is read by the player's portable terminal CM, and as a result, the address is displayed on the display unit CH of the portable terminal CM. When this address is designated by the mobile terminal CM, the game history recorded in the storage two-dimensional code NC is transmitted to the server 100. The game history recorded in the storage two-dimensional code NC is recorded in an individual area of the server 100 and is also disclosed on the content site CS managed by the server 100. Then, as shown in FIG. 8E, as a result of connection to the server 100 based on the two-dimensional storage code NC, the “content menu screen” is displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM as described above. At this time, since “display password” is selected, the displayed password includes an individual area corresponding to the registered name indicated by the two-dimensional code NC for storage acquired when the “content menu screen” is displayed. Contains information about the game history being saved.

Next, a game history totaling method according to this embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, counting of game histories is triggered by setting of a history counting mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and input of a password to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets, in the predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c, the accumulated game number indicating the number of executed variable games and the information indicating the number of hit big hits, etc. during the accumulation of the game history. Tally. Further, the effect control CPU 31a adds “1” to the cumulative number of games stored in the effect control RAM 31c for each instruction to start a variable game during the accumulation of the game history. The effect control CPU 31a adds “1” to the number of jackpots stored in the effect control RAM 31c every time the jackpot game is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the aggregation of the game history is terminated when the pachinko gaming machine 10 issues the storage two-dimensional code NC. Then, the effect control CPU 31a clears the game history stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the storage two-dimensional code NC is issued. Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets [0 (zero)] to the history count mode flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and finishes the game history count.

  When the server 100 receives information related to the game history based on the two-dimensional storage code NC issued by the pachinko gaming machine 10, the server 100 performs a process according to the reception. That is, when the server 100 receives information related to the game history based on the storage two-dimensional code NC, the server 100 updates the game history of the individual area associated with the registered name from the information. If the registered name is not described in the information related to the game history based on the storage two-dimensional code NC (when game history counting is started by setting the history counting mode), the server 100 causes the game history to be recorded. A predetermined registration name is determined each time information relating to the above is received, an individual area associated with the predetermined registration name is secured, and a game history of the individual area is stored.

  In addition, the server 100 generates (creates) public information regarding the cumulative number of games and the number of jackpots, and reflects the display information on the content site CS in the order in which the public information is generated (information is received). This reflection result can be browsed by connecting to the content site CS from the mobile terminal CM.

  Specifically, the server 100 performs processing so that the public information of each player is displayed in time series together with the registered name on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM. Note that the server 100 performs processing so that the public information of each player is displayed in chronological order from the bottom of the display unit CH on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM. Further, when adding public information, the server 100 performs processing so as to be added to the top layer of the public information displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM. In addition, when adding public information, the server 100 performs processing so that existing public information is shifted and displayed one layer at a time.

  Note that the server 100 causes a display of a predetermined registration name (for example, “guest”) to the public information of a player who has not been registered. In addition, when adding public information of the same player (registered name), the server 100 updates only the latest public information in time series. In other words, the simultaneous release of a plurality of public information by the same player (registered name) is prevented.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 9A, on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM, public information by various registered names of each player is displayed in time series. In the public information, the contents of the cumulative number of games are disclosed by a character string “cumulative...” And the contents of the number of big hits are disclosed by a character string “number of big hits ...”. Thereby, the player can browse the public information released by each player in time series. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM, when the public information of the player “XYZ (registered name)” is added, it is added to the uppermost layer.

And in this embodiment, the information provision application in which the game information according to the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus 21 is displayed is prepared. Hereinafter, this application will be described together with its operation.
An information providing application is stored in the server memory 100b of the server 100 in advance. Then, when the “content menu screen” is displayed on the mobile terminal CM and “application download” on the “content menu screen” is selected, the server 100 transmits (downloads) the information providing application to the mobile terminal CM. Then, when the mobile terminal CM installs the downloaded application, the information providing application can be executed. That is, the mobile terminal CM includes terminal storage means for storing the information providing application.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, when the mobile terminal CM executes the information providing application, the camera function provided in the mobile terminal CM is activated, and an image captured by a camera (not shown) as an imaging unit is activated. It is displayed on the display unit CH as the terminal display means of the mobile terminal CM. When the position of the mobile terminal CM and the shooting direction of the camera are adjusted and the display content of the image display unit GH is displayed, if the information providing image is displayed in the taken game image, the information providing A terminal image TG corresponding to the image is superimposed on the captured image captured by the camera and displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM.

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image corresponding to the reach effect at a predetermined position of the image display unit GH based on the change pattern when executing a predetermined game effect during the symbol change game. At the same time, the information display two-dimensional code NCa is displayed as the information providing image. In the present embodiment, the predetermined game effect is a reach effect, the image corresponding to the reach effect is a character image CA that appears during the reach effect, and the predetermined position of the image display unit GH is: It is the lower part of the image display part GH.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, when a predetermined game effect (reach effect in this embodiment) is executed during the symbol variation game, the lower part of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 21 A character image corresponding to the reach effect is displayed side by side with the information display two-dimensional code NCa as the information providing image. The information display two-dimensional code NCa is different for each reach effect, and is configured so that game information related to the game effect (in this embodiment, the name of the reach effect and the jackpot reliability) can be specified. Yes.

  When the mobile terminal CM obtains the information display two-dimensional code NCa by the camera while the information providing application is activated, the image data of the terminal image TG corresponding to the information display two-dimensional code NCa is read. Then, the mobile terminal CM displays the terminal image TG at a position corresponding to the information display two-dimensional code NCa based on the image data of the terminal image TG. At that time, the captured image is displayed as the background of the terminal image TG. That is, the terminal image TG is displayed over the captured image. Therefore, in the mobile terminal CM of the present embodiment, the terminal image TG corresponding to the information display two-dimensional code NCa is superimposed on the captured image captured by the camera and displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM. Control means (specifically, a CPU (not shown) of the mobile terminal CM) is provided.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, the terminal image TG informing the name of the reach effect being executed and the jackpot reliability of the reach effect is displayed on the mobile terminal CM so as to overlap the captured image captured by the camera. Displayed in the section CH.

  When the terminal image TG is displayed on the display unit CH, the dimensions are changed according to the dimensions of the photographed information display two-dimensional code NCa. Specifically, the mobile terminal CM specifies the dimension of the information display two-dimensional code NCa photographed by the camera, and if the dimension of the information display two-dimensional code NCa is large, the terminal image TG is proportionally increased. indicate. Further, when the terminal image TG is displayed on the display unit CH, the display position is displayed in correspondence with the display position of the photographed information display two-dimensional code NCa. That is, the mobile terminal CM displays the terminal image TG so as to overlap the information display two-dimensional code NCa according to the position of the information display two-dimensional code NCa photographed by the camera. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the terminal image TG is an image (so-called balloon) in which the character image informs the name of the reach effect and the jackpot reliability with a dialogue. Since the position and size of the TG are adjusted, it is possible for the player to appear as if the character image is speaking. Note that the image data of the terminal image TG is downloaded and installed together with the information providing application.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When an information display two-dimensional code NCa as an information providing image is included in a photographed image photographed by the camera of the mobile terminal CM, a terminal image TG corresponding to the information display two-dimensional code NCa is displayed. Is done. That is, the terminal image TG is displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM in accordance with the information display two-dimensional code NCa displayed during the game. For this reason, since the terminal image TG can be displayed simply by photographing the information display two-dimensional code NCa by the camera function of the mobile terminal CM, it is not necessary to execute the demonstration effect and issue the two-dimensional code NC. . That is, the service can be received from the mobile terminal CM without interrupting the game. Further, since the mobile terminal CM displays the terminal image TG corresponding to the information display two-dimensional code NCa on the display unit CH so as to be superimposed on the captured image captured by the camera, the mobile terminal CM is an image related to the game. Impress and improve the fun of the game.

  (2) The display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM is a terminal image that is executed based on the information display two-dimensional code NCa as the information providing image photographed by the camera and provides information related to the effect aspect of the game effect (reach effect). TG is displayed. Thereby, the information regarding the production mode can be known, and more attention can be paid. More specifically, the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM displays the name of the reach effect and its jackpot reliability. For this reason, the player can specify the type of reach effect that has been executed, and can know the reliability of the jackpot. In addition, a player who wants to know the jackpot reliability can actively take a game image with the mobile terminal CM and can receive a service from the mobile terminal CM. Further, since the name of the executed reach effect can be specified, the player can easily check the reach effect by using a personal computer or a magazine.

  (3) The mobile terminal CM is configured to download the information providing application from the server 100 and store it in a storage unit such as a memory provided in the mobile terminal CM, and to install the stored information providing application. For this reason, even if the mobile terminal CM cannot communicate with the server 100, once installed, the information providing application can be activated from the mobile terminal CM at any time to receive the service.

  (4) The mobile terminal CM adjusts the size of the terminal image TG according to the size of the information providing image (information display two-dimensional code NCa) photographed by the camera. As described above, since the size of the terminal image TG is changed according to the size of the information providing image (information display two-dimensional code NCa), it can be adjusted to the size of the captured image and feels uncomfortable when superimposed on the captured image. Can be reduced. That is, the terminal image TG is extremely large and does not interfere with other images.

  (5) The mobile terminal CM adjusts the position of the terminal image TG based on the position of the information providing image (information display two-dimensional code NCa) in the captured image captured by the camera. As described above, since the position of the terminal image TG is changed based on the position of the information providing image (information display two-dimensional code NCa) in the captured image, the feeling of strangeness is reduced when the terminal image TG is superimposed on the captured image. be able to.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, although the type of jackpot was determined based on the special symbol, it does not need to be based on a special symbol. For example, the type of jackpot may be determined based on a random number.

  In the above embodiment, the information display two-dimensional code NCa is displayed as the information providing image, but an image other than the two-dimensional code NC may be used as the information providing image. That is, information (image data) can be specified by the shape and color of the image, and the mobile terminal CM may display the terminal image TG based on the information.

  In the above embodiment, the information display two-dimensional code NCa (information providing image) is displayed together with the character image corresponding to the reach effect, but the information providing image is displayed together with an image other than the character image corresponding to the reach effect. May be. For example, it may be displayed on a hold display image HG, a symbol (such as a reach symbol or a jackpot symbol), a background image, or the like. Further, the position of the information providing image may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be moved to the top of the screen.

  In the above embodiment, the information providing image is displayed side by side with the character image, but may be included in the character image. Similarly, an information providing image may be included in a hold display image HG, a character image displayed other than a design (a reach design, a jackpot design, etc.), a background image, or a reach effect.

  In the above embodiment, the information providing image is displayed at a predetermined position of the image display unit GH, but may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be changed for each reach effect, and may be displayed at the top rather than at the bottom.

  In the above embodiment, the information display two-dimensional code NCa for displaying the terminal image TG corresponding to the reach effect on the display unit CH is displayed on the effect display device 21. However, even if it corresponds to a game effect other than the reach effect. good.

  For example, a terminal image corresponding to the effect mode (terminal image providing game information related to the effect mode) may be displayed. That is, you may display the terminal image which notifies the kind (name) etc. of presentation mode currently staying.

  Similarly, a terminal image corresponding to the jackpot game (a terminal image providing game information related to the jackpot game) may be displayed. In other words, a terminal image that informs the specifications of the jackpot game being executed (number of rounds, probability change state assignment mode, number of times of change applied, upper limit number of balls, etc.) may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the terminal image for notifying the name of the reach effect and the jackpot reliability is displayed as the information related to the game effect, but information other than the name of the reach effect and the jackpot reliability may be notified. For example, it may be the name of the character image, the length of the reach effect, the reach probability, the number of executions, the winning probability (actual probability) performed today. In addition, when displaying the winning probability of the reach effect performed today, it is necessary to memorize the number of executions of the reach effect and the respective winning results to measure the winning probability. Further, when the number of executions is notified, it is necessary to store the number of executions.

In the above embodiment, an information providing image may be included in the moving image.
In the above embodiment, the accumulated number of games and the number of jackpots are stored as the game history, but any other information may be stored as the history. For example, the number of prize balls that have been paid out, the number of jackpots that have been won in a state where the probability variation state or the short-time state has been continuously given (so-called consecutive number of times), the number of times that a predetermined super reach has been executed, the number of reach times, a predetermined number of times You may memorize | store the number of executions of jackpot notice, the number of premiere effects, etc. as a log | history.

  In the above embodiment, a terminal image storage unit that stores the terminal image TG displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM may be provided. Then, the type of the terminal image TG once displayed may be stored so that it can be redisplayed according to the player's operation. In this way, the terminal image TG once displayed can be redisplayed according to the operation, and can be redisplayed and enjoyed even if it is missed or not seen well. . Further, it is possible to give interest to collecting (collecting) the types of terminal images TG by displaying various terminal images TG.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines the type of the information providing image according to the probability variation expectation indicating the possibility that a probability variation state in which the winning probability that is a big hit is higher than usual is given. You may do it. For example, the effect control CPU 31a stores whether or not the probability variation state is given based on the jackpot symbol notified from the main control CPU 30a, and displays the information providing image based on the stored content. What is necessary is just to specify the expected probability of change and determine the type of the information providing image according to the expected probability of change. As a result, it is possible to know the expected probability of change according to the type of speech, and to draw more attention. In addition, game images can be actively taken by the mobile terminal CM, and services from the mobile terminal can be received.

  In the above embodiment, the mobile terminal CM may display the terminal image TG when the size of the information providing image taken by the camera is in a predetermined range. For this reason, more attention can be paid to the shooting distance.

  -In the said embodiment, the display aspect of the jackpot reliability notified by a terminal image may be shown by arbitrary forms, for example, may be shown by% and may be shown by the number of star marks etc.

  In the above embodiment, the information providing image is displayed on the effect display device 21 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, but the information providing image may be displayed on a display device of a pachinko slot machine (so-called pachislot).

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The portable terminal includes a size adjusting unit that adjusts the size of the terminal image in accordance with the size of the information providing image captured by the imaging unit .

(B) The portable terminal includes position adjustment means for adjusting the position of the terminal image based on the position of the information providing image in the photographed image photographed by the photographing means .

(C) The gaming machine further includes mode setting means for setting an effect mode for specifying the effect mode of the game effect from a plurality of types of effect modes, and the game image control means is provided when the game is performed. , Ru is displayed in the effect display means an image including an information providing images corresponding to the effect mode.

(D) The portable terminal includes terminal image storage means for storing the terminal image displayed on the terminal display means, and the terminal display control means receives the terminal image stored in the terminal image storage means as a player. Ru is re-displayed in response to the operation.

(E) The game image control means determines the type of information providing image according to the jackpot reliability indicating the possibility of winning a jackpot game, and the terminal display control means is information taken by the shooting means. based on providing the image, that provide information about the jackpot reliability.

(F) The game image control means determines the type of information providing image according to a probability variation expectation indicating a probability that a probability variation state in which the winning probability of winning a big hit is higher than usual is given, terminal display control means, based on the captured information providing image by the imaging means, that provide information about the probability variation expectations.

(G) The game image control means determines the type of information providing image according to the jackpot reliability indicating the possibility that the jackpot game is given, and the terminal display control means is the information photographed by the photographing means. If the dimensions of the provided image is within a predetermined range, depending on the type of the information providing images to identify the big hit reliability, Ru display the terminal image in a manner corresponding to the big hit reliability identified.

  BT ... switch / input button, BT1 ... display switch button, BT2 ... input button, BT3 ... confirm button, CM ... mobile terminal, CH ... display unit of mobile terminal, NC ... two-dimensional code, NCa ... two-dimensional for information display Code, SE1 ... first start port sensor, SE2 ... second start port sensor, TG ... terminal image, YB ... game board, 10 ... pachinko machine, 21 ... effect display device, 22 ... special display device, 23 ... normal Symbol display device, 24 ... first start winning opening, 25 ... opening / closing blade, 26 ... second starting winning opening, 27 ... large winning opening, 19 ... start winning opening, 24 ... large winning opening, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... CPU for main control, 30b ... ROM for main control, 30c ... RAM for main control, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... CPU for production control, 31b ... ROM for production control, 31c ... RAM for production control, 100 ... Server , 00a ... server computer, 100b ... server memory.

Claims (1)

In a gaming system including a gaming machine provided with an effect display means for performing a game performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols, and a portable terminal that can be operated by the player,
The gaming machine is
When the game is performed, the game image control means for displaying the information providing image on the effect display means so as to be included in the character image displayed according to the effect mode of the game effect,
The portable terminal is
Photographing means for photographing an image;
When an information providing image is displayed in the photographed image when the image is photographed by the photographing means, a terminal image corresponding to the information providing image is overlaid on the image photographed by the photographing means. And a terminal display control means for displaying on the terminal display means of the portable terminal .