JP2006218171A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of reducing labor and cost for acquiring premium image data and ringtone melody data and capable of reducing labor and cost necessary for providing such data.
SOLUTION: First storage means for storing a plurality of types of premium image data or ringtone melody data that can be used on a mobile phone; lottery means for performing lottery on game results in response to a predetermined game input from a player; Extraction means for extracting one premium image data or ringtone melody data from a plurality of types of premium image data or ringtone melody data stored in the first storage means based on the result of lottery by the lottery means, and extraction means Second storage means for storing a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one free gift image data or ringtone melody data extracted by the above, and display means for displaying a plurality of two-dimensional codes stored in the second storage means. Equipped gaming machine.
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Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, or a slot machine.

As a conventional gaming machine, for example, there is a gaming machine that displays a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) encoded with a predetermined URL on a display device such as an LCD (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). reference). In such a gaming machine, a player images a two-dimensional code with a mobile phone equipped with a digital still camera such as a CCD camera, and accesses the server based on a URL obtained from the captured two-dimensional code. For example, premium image data for a standby image, ringtone melody data used for so-called ringtones, and the like can be acquired.

JP 2004-267327 A JP 2004-236902 A

However, according to the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, there is a problem that the player cannot get the premium image data and the incoming melody data unless he / she once accesses the server. In addition, for example, when a mobile phone is charged for access to a server, there is a problem that access to the server is an obstacle to the use of such a service. On the other hand, even for businesses that provide premium image data and incoming melody data, there is a problem that a server that provides these data must be managed and operated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the labor and cost of acquiring premium image data and ringtone melody data, as well as the labor required to provide these data. Another object is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing costs.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) first storage means for storing a plurality of types of premium image data or incoming melody data that can be used in a mobile phone;
Lottery means for performing a lottery regarding game results in response to a predetermined game input from a player;
Extraction means for extracting one free gift image data or incoming melody data from a plurality of types of free gift image data or incoming melody data stored in the first storage means based on the result of the lottery means;
Second storage means for storing a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data extracted by the extraction means;
A gaming machine comprising display means for displaying a plurality of two-dimensional codes stored in the second storage means.

According to the invention of (1), since a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data are displayed based on a lottery result relating to a game result, the player can, for example, By capturing and reading a plurality of two-dimensional codes displayed on the screen, one premium image data or incoming melody data corresponding to these two-dimensional codes can be acquired. Accordingly, since it is possible to obtain premium image data and ringtone melody data without accessing the server, it is possible to reduce the labor and cost of obtaining these data, and the business operators provide data. Necessary labor and cost can also be reduced. Furthermore, since one free gift image data or ringtone melody data is included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes and displayed, free gift image data and ringtone melody data are provided in comparison with the case where a single two-dimensional code is displayed. It is also possible to do.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
Data conversion means for dividing one premium image data or ringtone melody data extracted by the extraction means into a plurality of two-dimensional codes and storing the converted plurality of two-dimensional codes in the second storage means is provided. It is characterized by that.

According to the invention of (2), one premium image data or ringtone melody data is divided and converted into a plurality of two-dimensional codes and then displayed by the display means. It is possible to change the division number of the image data or the incoming melody data, and to add diversity to the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
A variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
A stop control means for stopping the variation display of the identification information by the variation display means based on at least the result of the lottery by the lottery means,
The display means displays one two-dimensional code included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data every time the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information is a predetermined winning mode. It is characterized by displaying.

According to the invention of (3), every time the stop display mode of a plurality of identification information is a predetermined winning mode, one 2 included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data. Since the dimension code is displayed, the player's efforts to generate the same winning mode can be attracted, and a new preference can be added to the player.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
Lottery means for performing a lottery regarding game results in response to a predetermined game input from a player;
A stop control means for stopping the variation display of the identification information by the variation display means based on at least the result of the lottery by the lottery means;
Storage means for storing a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data that can be used in a mobile phone;
Display means for displaying one two-dimensional code included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data each time the plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner; A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the invention of (4), since a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data are displayed, the player can, for example, display a plurality of two-dimensional codes displayed on the gaming machine. By picking up and reading, one free gift image data or ringtone melody data corresponding to these two-dimensional codes can be acquired. Accordingly, since it is possible to obtain premium image data and ringtone melody data without accessing the server, it is possible to reduce the labor and cost of obtaining these data, and the business operators provide data. Necessary labor and cost can also be reduced. Furthermore, since one free gift image data or ringtone melody data is included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes and displayed, free gift image data and ringtone melody data are provided in comparison with the case where a single two-dimensional code is displayed. It is also possible to do.

In addition, since each stop display mode of a plurality of identification information is a predetermined winning mode, one two-dimensional code included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium data or ringtone melody data is displayed. The player's efforts to generate the same winning mode can be attracted, and a new preference can be added to the player.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) The gaming machine of (4) above,
Display history data storage means for storing display history data indicating the display history of the two-dimensional code by the display means;
Selection means for selecting a two-dimensional code not yet displayed from among a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data based on the display history data stored in the display history data storage means And
The display means displays the two-dimensional code selected by the selection means every time the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information becomes a predetermined winning mode.

According to the invention of (5), the display history data indicating the display history of the two-dimensional code is stored in the display history data storage means, and when the two-dimensional code is displayed, it is still displayed based on this display history data. Since no two-dimensional code is selected and displayed, a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data can be displayed without duplication. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same two-dimensional code from being repeatedly displayed and causing the player to feel frustrated or uncomfortable.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) The gaming machine according to (4) or (5) above,
The storage means stores a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to each of a plurality of types of premium image data or ringtone melody data in association with a winning mode of the plurality of identification information,
The display means displays one two-dimensional code included in the plurality of two-dimensional codes associated with the winning mode when the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information has become a predetermined winning mode. It is characterized by doing.

According to the invention of (6), one two-dimensional code included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to different prize image data or ringtone melody data is displayed according to the winning mode. The premium image data or the incoming melody data corresponding to the bonus) or RB (regular bonus) can be made to have a high rarity value. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's efforts to obtain such rare data, and to improve the fun of the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(7) The gaming machine according to (1) to (6) above,
The plurality of two-dimensional codes are connected by the mobile phone when read by the mobile phone and converted into one premium image data or incoming melody data.

According to the invention of (7), the player can automatically acquire one premium image data or ringtone melody data by reading a plurality of two-dimensional codes with a mobile phone. It is possible to further reduce the time and labor for obtaining the.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the effort and cost of acquiring the premium image data and the incoming melody data, and it is also possible to reduce the effort and cost necessary for providing these data.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a pachislot gaming apparatus and a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In the pachislot gaming device 1, every time a predetermined winning combination (for example, BB, RB, etc.) is established, one of the two two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data is selected. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. This premium image data or ringtone melody data corresponds to each winning combination, and these three two-dimensional codes are obtained by dividing one premium image data or ringtone melody data into two-dimensional codes. .
In the figure, reference numeral 92 denotes a two-dimensional code displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The player can take an image of the two-dimensional code 92 with a CCD camera 308 (not shown, see FIG. 18) provided in the mobile phone 300.

The player captures the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 every time a predetermined winning combination is established, thereby making all three three-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data. Can be imaged. When all three three-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data are imaged, the data obtained by decoding each two-dimensional code is connected by the mobile phone 300 and is combined into one premium image data or ringtone melody data. Converted. This premium image data or ringtone melody data is data that can be used by the mobile phone 300. For example, the premium image data can be used as a standby image, and the ringtone melody data can be used as a ring tone (so-called ringtone). is there.

The pachislot gaming device 1 corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this example, and examples thereof include a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine.
In this embodiment, a case where a QR code (registered trademark) is used as a two-dimensional code will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and a conventionally known two-dimensional code can be adopted.

In the present invention, instead of the mobile phone 300, a device capable of reading a two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine, such as a personal digital assistant, a portable game device, or the like, can be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, a case where the number of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data is three will be described, but in the present invention, one premium image data or ringtone melody data is supported. The number of two-dimensional codes to be performed is not particularly limited. Further, the number of corresponding two-dimensional codes may be varied for each premium image data or incoming melody data.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
In addition to coins, medals, tokens, and the like, the pachislot gaming device 1 can play a game using a game medium such as a card that is given to a player or stores information on the game value that is given. Although it is a gaming machine, in the following, it is assumed that a medal is used.

A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed on the front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire pachislot gaming device 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown). The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be partially or entirely switched to a transparent / non-transparent state, and 2 The dimension code 92 can be displayed.
The liquid crystal display device 5 functions as display means for displaying a plurality of two-dimensional codes.

In the present embodiment, every time a predetermined winning combination is established, any one of the two two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data is displayed. The case where three two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data are sequentially displayed every time a predetermined winning combination is established will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, when a predetermined winning combination is established once, all three three-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data may be displayed simultaneously or sequentially.

In the present embodiment, the case where the liquid crystal display device 5 as a display unit is provided on the front surface of the rotating reel 3 will be described. However, in the present invention, the position where the display unit is provided is not particularly limited. Absent. In the present embodiment, a case where an effect image or the like is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as a display means will be described. However, in the present invention, a display device on which an effect image or the like is displayed and a two-dimensional code are displayed. It is good also as a display means to display these.

Further, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided as variable display means. Each of the three rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has identification information such as a plurality of symbols displayed on its outer peripheral surface, and is provided in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable.

A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and a 1-BET switch 11 is provided on the left side of the pedestal portion 10. And a maximum BET switch 13 is provided.

A stored medal settlement switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation.
When “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as a credit in a memory (for example, a RAM 43 described later) provided in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1.

On the right side of the stored medal settlement switch 14, a start lever 6 for rotating the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation is rotatably attached within a predetermined angular range. When the start lever 6 is operated, a lottery regarding a game result, that is, a lottery for determining an internal winning combination is performed. Thus, in the present embodiment, a predetermined game input from the player is performed by the start lever 6.

Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three rotary reels 3L, 3R, and 3C are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively.
An enter button 26 and a cancel button 27 are provided on the right side of the front portion of the base 10. By operating the enter button 26 and the cancel button 27, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 can be switched, an instruction can be input, and the like.
A door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is further provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10, and the door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is rotated to the right by using a predetermined key to rotate the front door. Open / close and turn counterclockwise to release the stop.

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the housing 2. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 indicating a combination of winning symbols, a medal payout number, and the like is provided. ing.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol row arranged on the rotating reel 3.
Twenty-one symbols of a plurality of types represented on each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20” and stored as a data table in a memory (for example, ROM) provided in the pachislot gaming device 1. On each rotating reel 3L, 3C, 3R, it is composed of the symbols "Blue 7", "Red 7", "BAR", "Bell", "Plum", "Replay" and "Cherry". A symbol row is shown. Each rotary reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow.

The table shown in FIG. 4 shows the winning combinations and the number of payouts corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each gaming state.
The gaming state is divided into three states: a general gaming state, a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. In general, the general gaming state may be further classified according to whether or not the BB or RB is internally won, but the winning combinations that may be internally won are the same. Is divided into three states in the table.

The types of winning combinations that may be won internally are determined by a so-called probability lottery table (the probability lottery table will be described later), and this probability lottery table is provided for each gaming state. That is, in a game having the same gaming state, the types of winning combinations that may be won internally are the same.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the general gaming state, when “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” or “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the active line, a BB winning is established. , 15 medals are paid out, and the gaming state of the next game becomes the “BB gaming state”.

The “RB gaming state” indicates that when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line is “BAR-BAR-BAR” in the “general gaming state”, or in the “BB gaming state”, the active line becomes the active line. This occurs when the combination of symbols arranged along the line is “Replay-Replay-Replay” (so-called “JAC IN”), and 15 medals are paid out. In some cases, RBs starting from “general gaming state” are distinguished from normal RBs, and RBs starting from “BB general gaming state” are distinguished from RBs in BB.

The “RB gaming state” is a gaming state in which a predetermined symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged by betting one medal, and it is easy to hit an object that can obtain 15 medals. The maximum number of games that can be played in one “RB gaming state” (this is referred to as “RB game possible number”) is 12. Also, in this RB gaming state, the number of times that a prize can be won (this is referred to as the “number of times an RB game can be awarded”) is up to eight. In other words, this “RB gaming state” ends when the number of games reaches 12 times or the number of winnings reaches 8. Then, when the RB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.

One BB ends when 30 games are played in the BB general gaming state, or when the RB gaming state is entered three times and the third RB ends. Then, when the BB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.

In the general gaming state, when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line is “Replay-Replay-Replay”, a re-game winning is established. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming the medals.

In the general gaming state or the general gaming state during the BB, the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, thereby winning the “bell small part” winning.
In the general game state, when “Bell's small role” is won internally, whether or not a winning is achieved is determined by whether or not the stop order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R of the player is a predetermined order. The

In the general game state during BB, the internal winning combination “Bell's small role” and the internal winning combination “RB (JAC IN)” are group roles, and the success or failure is determined by the same flag. Which winning is established is determined by the stop order of the stop buttons 7 (7L, 7C, 7R).
Further, in the general game state and the BB general game state, it is possible to realize winnings such as “plum small part” and “cherry small part”, but the number of payouts is as shown in the figure.

The internal winning combination as described above performs random number sampling from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 16383) at a predetermined timing (for example, when the start lever 6 is operated, etc.). Based on the probability lottery table as shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a probability lottery table for the general gaming state, and this table is stored as data in a memory (for example, ROM) provided in the pachislot gaming device 1. In addition, in the memory provided in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, a probability lottery table for the BB gaming state and a probability lottery table for the RB gaming state are stored as data. In addition, the memory included in the pachislot gaming device 1 stores, as data, stop symbols for the three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R), that is, a stop winning combination determination table for determining a stop winning combination. Is done.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) having a plurality of identification information symbols drawn on their outer peripheral surfaces are rotatable. It is provided in a horizontal row.

The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 and a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front panel 31. The front panel 31 includes a transparent display window 31 a and a pattern formation region 31 b on which a pattern is drawn. A screen image displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31 is displayed on the front panel 31. Visible through the display window 31a.

A two-dimensional code 92 is displayed on the lower center side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 shown in FIG.
On the left side of the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5 are a game start display lamp 25, a WIN lamp 17, a medal insertion lamp 24, various BET lamps 9c, 2-BET lamp 9b and 1-BET lamp 9a, and the number of payouts. A display unit 18, a medal stored number display unit 19, and various display units such as an accessory operation number display unit 20 are provided. In addition, in the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, the front portions of the various lamps and the various display units described above are transparent, and the various lamps and the various display units can be visually recognized.

The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter also referred to as BET number). One game ends when all the rotating reels are stopped, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) is won internally, and also when a BB or RB winning is achieved. The game medal insertion lamp 24 blinks when the medal insertion is acceptable. The game start display lamp 25 is lit when at least one line is activated.

The number-of-payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals to be paid out when the winning is established, and the medal stored number display unit 19 displays the number of stored medals. 20 displays the number of possible RB games, the number of possible RB games, and the like. These display units consist of a 7-segment display.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device provided in the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG.
The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 composed of a protective glass 32 and a display plate 33, a transparent liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b, which are so-called white light sources, and a lamp holder. 39a to 39h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving a transparent liquid crystal panel is mounted. The TCP is constituted by a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34, or the like. .

The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the near side by rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 5 are provided with a predetermined interval.

The protective glass 32 and the display board 33 are comprised with the transparent member. On the display board 33, patterns and the like are formed at positions corresponding to the BET lamps 9a to 9c. That is, the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is formed is the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, and the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is not formed is the display window 31a of the front panel 31. (See FIG. 2). The entire surface of the front panel 31 may be used as the display window 31a without forming the pattern forming area 31b on the front panel 31. In this case, a pattern is not formed on the display board 33 or the display board 33 may be omitted.
Note that various lamps arranged on the back side of the display plate 33, electric circuits for operating the various display units, and the like are not shown.

The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate.
The display mode of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting a normally white transparent liquid crystal panel 34, even if a situation where the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, identification information such as symbols displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R The variable display and stop display can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when such a situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the identification information displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The light guide plate 35 is for guiding light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (illuminating the transparent liquid crystal panel 34), and is provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. It is composed of a transparent member (having a light guiding function) such as an acrylic resin having a thickness.

The reflective film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and a non-reflective area (transmissive area) 36B.

The fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b are disposed along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by a lamp holder 39 (see FIG. 6). The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b is reflected by the reflection area 36A of the reflection film 36 to illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are arranged toward the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the upper position and the lower position on the back side of the reflective film 36, respectively. The light exiting from the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

Thus, in the liquid crystal display device 5, the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and reflected from the reflection region 36A of the reflective film 36 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are irradiated, and the rotation reels 3L, 3C and 3R The light reflected from the surface and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.
Accordingly, the region of the liquid crystal display device 5 corresponding to the non-reflective region 36B of the reflective film 36 is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state depending on whether or not the liquid crystal is driven. The region of the liquid crystal display device corresponding to is in a non-transparent state regardless of whether or not the liquid crystal is driven.

In the pachislot gaming device 1, only a part of the liquid crystal display device is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is entirely transparent. / A region that switches to a non-transparent state may be used. In this case, in the pachislot gaming device 1, when the entire area of the liquid crystal display device 5 is an area to be switched to the transmission state or the non-transmission state, the reflection film 36 is all set as the non-reflection area 36 </ b> B or the reflection film 36 is omitted Good.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
The main control circuit 81 has a microcomputer 40 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43. Connected to the CPU 41 are a clock pulse generation circuit 144 and a frequency divider 145 for setting a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 146 and a sampling circuit 147 for generating a random number to be sampled. In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may comprise so that the sampling of a random number may be performed on the operation | movement program of CPU41.

The ROM 42 stores various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 82. As the command, for example, a command related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored.

Examples of commands related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 include an effect start command, an end effect command, and the like.
The effect start command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when the rotation of the three rotary reels 3 is started. The end effect command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when all three rotary reels 3 are stopped.
Further, a command relating to setting or releasing of RB and BB is also stored in the ROM 42, and the setting or releasing of RB or BB is notified to the sub-control circuit 82 by the command. It should be noted that data indicating that RB or BB is being executed may be included in various commands relating to display control for liquid crystal display device 5 instead of commands relating to setting or canceling RB or BB.

Various commands as described above are called from the ROM 42 by the CPU 41 and set in the RAM 43 when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The command set in the RAM 43 is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. The sub control circuit 82 executes various processes based on the supplied command.

The sub control circuit 82 does not input a command or the like to the main control circuit 81, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 81 to the sub control circuit 82. The ROM 42 also stores a symbol table (see FIG. 3) for associating the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel. A winning symbol combination table in which a combination of symbols, a winning medal dividend number and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated, a lottery probability table necessary for performing a lottery to determine an internal winning combination, etc. Stored. In addition to the above-described commands, the RAM 43 stores variables, flags, and the like related to game progress such as the number of credits corresponding to the number of medals.

Major peripheral devices (actuators) whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 40 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17, and game medal insertion. A lamp 24, a game start display lamp 25), various display units (payout number display unit 18, medal accumulated number display unit 19, and accessory operation number display unit 20), and medal are stored. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 50 for paying out a predetermined number of medals, and stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R for rotating the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, a motor drive circuit 49 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 50, a lamp driving circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display for driving and controlling various display units. The unit drive circuit 58 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41, and controls the operation of each actuator.
The motor drive circuit 49 and the stepping motor 59 (59L, 59C, 59R) function as stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information by the reel 3 (3L, 3C, 3R9) as the change display means.

The main input signal generators for generating input signals necessary for the microcomputer 40 to generate control commands include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a maximum BET switch 13, a stored medal settlement switch 14, There are an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reset switch 62, a setting key type switch 63, a reel stop signal circuit 56, a reel position detection circuit 60, and a payout completion signal circuit 61. These are also connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. With these operations, the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27 can switch the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and input an instruction.

The reel position detection circuit 60 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and transmits a signal for detecting the position of each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 41.
The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a medal payout completion signal when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches the designated number. When the CPU 41 receives this medal payout completion signal, the driving of the hopper 50 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 51 to complete the payout of medals. The medal detection unit 50S includes a medal sensor including a physical sensor for detecting medals paid out from the hopper 50, and can count the number of medals paid out by the medal sensor.

In the circuit shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 41 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range by the random number generator 46, and one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated by the sampling circuit 47. Is sampled. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table (see FIG. 5) stored in the ROM 42, the internal winning combination is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”. The CPU 41 functions as a lottery means for performing a lottery for determining an internal winning combination in accordance with a predetermined game input from the player via the start lever 6, that is, a lottery for a game result.

After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 43 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

In order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol table is stored in the ROM. In this symbol table, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated are provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 42. In the winning symbol combination table, winning symbol combinations, winning medal payout numbers, and winning determination codes representing the winnings are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

When an internal winning is made by a lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 41 sends an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 56 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 49.

When the variation display of the plurality of identification information by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the CPU 41 supplies the winning combination data to the sub-control circuit 82. Further, in the stop mode indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination is established, when “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the CPU 41 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 51. Then, a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the hopper 50. At this time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.
On the other hand, when “credit” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the number of medals to be paid out is stored in the RAM 43 as credits.

A sub control circuit 82 is connected to the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41.
The sub control circuit 82 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 81.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub-control circuit 82 to the main control circuit 81. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 82 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 81.

The sub control circuit 82 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, and a work RAM 210. In addition, the determination button 26 and the cancel button 27 are connected to the sub control circuit 82 via the interface circuit 240.
The sub-control circuit 82 includes a display control circuit 250 that performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 5, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the sub control circuit 82 in accordance with various commands supplied from the CPU 41.

In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the display control circuit 250. Further, when receiving the winning combination data from the main control circuit 81, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information is a predetermined winning combination based on the winning combination data. If it is determined that the winning combination is one prize image data or ringing melody data corresponding to the winning combination from a plurality of types of premium image data or ringing melody data stored in a program ROM 208 to be described later. To extract. Then, the sub CPU 206 divides the extracted premium image data or ringtone melody data and converts it into three two-dimensional codes, and stores the three converted two-dimensional codes in the work RAM 210. Subsequently, the sub CPU 206 selects a two-dimensional code that is not yet displayed based on the display history data indicating the display history of the two-dimensional code stored in the work RAM 210, and from the program ROM 208 based on the selection result. A two-dimensional code display pattern is extracted and transmitted to the VDP 212. The two-dimensional code display pattern includes, for example, various data necessary for displaying a two-dimensional code, such as data specifying a two-dimensional code to be displayed, data specifying a position or period for displaying a two-dimensional code, etc. Is included. Further, the display history data is updated so that the two-dimensional code once displayed is not repeatedly displayed.

The VDP 212 that has received the two-dimensional code display pattern performs a process of extracting the two-dimensional code from the work RAM 210 and displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the two-dimensional code display pattern, as will be described later. In the present embodiment, the premium image data or the incoming melody data stored in the program ROM 208 is divided and converted into a plurality of two-dimensional codes, and the converted two-dimensional codes are stored in the work RAM 210. Although the case where the work RAM 210 functions as the second storage unit will be described while functioning as one storage unit, the present invention is not limited to this example, and a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to the premium image data or the incoming melody data are provided. Alternatively, it may be stored in advance in an image data ROM 216 described later.

The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect in the liquid crystal display device 5 by the sub CPU 206. In addition, a table for determining the effect and whether or not to display a two-dimensional code are displayed. Various tables such as a table to be referred to when a lottery for determining the number is performed are also stored. The program ROM 208 includes a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and a plurality of screen images corresponding to the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when all the reels 3 are stopped. Types of end effect patterns are stored. The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of premium image data and ringtone melody data, and also stores a premium data table indicating the correspondence between each premium image data and ringtone melody data and a winning combination. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a two-dimensional code display pattern including various data for displaying a two-dimensional code. The program ROM 208 functions as first storage means.

In this embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, what is stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the ROM 42. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 and the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main control including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 is performed. Only the circuit 81 may be configured, and in this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the ROM 42 and executed by the CPU 41. Of course, only the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 may be used. In this case, the program stored in the ROM 42 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise as follows.

The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. The work RAM 210 stores a two-dimensional code generated by the sub CPU 206. Furthermore, the work RAM 210 stores display history data indicating the display history of the two-dimensional code.
In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used. The work RAM 210 functions as a second storage unit and further functions as a display history data storage unit.

The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 selects one audio data from a plurality of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234 based on the command supplied from the CPU 41. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the audio signal and generates audio from the speakers 21 (21L and 21R).

The display control circuit 250 generates a screen image according to a game result determined by the CPU 41 or an instruction input by the various buttons 26 and 27 and performs control for displaying the screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. The image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, and a D / A converter 218 for converting the image data as an image signal. The VDP 212 is connected to a sub CPU 206, an image data ROM 216 in which image data is stored, and a D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal.

The VDP 212 includes various circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying a screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying a screen image on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, a screen image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

In the image data ROM 216, for example, a background image, a character image representing a character, and the like are stored. In this embodiment, a case where a two-dimensional code is generated from premium image data or incoming melody data will be described. However, in the present invention, a two-dimensional code may be stored in the image data ROM 216 in advance.

The VDP 212 extracts an effect image from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206. Further, when the VDP 212 receives the two-dimensional code display pattern from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 extracts the two-dimensional code from the work RAM 210 based on the two-dimensional code display pattern.

The VDP 212 superimposes various images extracted from the image data ROM 216 or the work RAM 210 in order from the image located behind, for example, a background image, a character image, and a two-dimensional code in a buffer (for example, a video RAM). The screen image is synthesized by storing and supplied to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the screen image as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 5. As a result, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 2).
The player can take an image of the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 with the CCD camera 308 provided in the mobile phone 300. At this time, the liquid crystal display device 5 functions as display means.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachislot gaming device 1 is activated, the variables used in the CPU 41 are initialized to a predetermined value, and are constantly operating in a state where the set value is also set to the predetermined value. .

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main routine of game execution processing performed in the main control circuit.

First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals (step S120). The case where there is a request for automatic insertion is a case where a winning of replay (replay) is established in the previous game. When there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S122), and a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S123).

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S120 that there is no request for automatic medal insertion, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S121). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a detection signal issued by the insertion medal sensor 22S that has detected that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 has been received, or whether the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13). ) To determine whether or not a medal has been inserted. When it is determined that a detection signal issued by the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13) is received, the CPU 41 corresponds to the number of medals bet from the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. A process of subtracting the number of credits is performed.

When determining in step S121 that no medal has been inserted, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120.
If it is determined in step S121 that a medal has been inserted, or if the process in step S123 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the start lever 6 has been operated (step S124). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an input signal from the start switch 6S has been received.

When determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has not been operated, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120. On the other hand, when determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has been operated, the CPU 41 performs processing related to various settings (step S125). In these various setting processes, random numbers are sampled from the random number generator 146 at the timing when the start lever 6 is operated, and the internal winning is based on the sampled random number values and the lottery probability table set in the RAM 43. A lottery process for generating a combination (winning flag) is performed. In the various setting processes, for example, a win lamp lighting lottery process, a process related to selection of a stop control table for stopping the rotating reel, a process for initializing for reel rotation, and the like are performed, and the rotating reel 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) rotation is started. At this time, the CPU 41 functions as a lottery means.

After the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses transmitted to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is stored in the RAM 43. A reset pulse is obtained for each rotation from the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value is cleared to “0” in the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 by the reset pulse thus obtained. By doing so, the RAM 43 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, in the symbol table stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel, the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated is used as a reference. A code number that is sequentially given for each of the rotation reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and a symbol code indicating a symbol that is provided for each code number are associated with each other. Further, the winning symbol combination table stored in the ROM 42 is referred to when controlling the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and when confirming winning after stopping all the rotating reels.
After executing the process of step S125, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S126.

In step S <b> 126, the CPU 41 sets an effect start command in the RAM 43. This effect start command is a command for starting display of a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 and includes data on the internal winning combination determined by the lottery process. The effect start command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
After executing the process of step S126, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S128.

In step S128, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) is “ON” based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the reel stop signal circuit 56 (step S128). When it is determined that the stop button 7 is not “ON”, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (step S129), and when it is determined that the value is not “0”. The process returns to step S128.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128 that the stop button 7 is “ON”, or if it is determined in step S129 that the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, the CPU 41 corresponds to the stop button 7. The rotation of the rotating reel 3 is stopped. At this time, the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (the rotating position of the rotating reel 3 at the time of operation), the selected stop control table, etc. The number of frames is determined (step S130).

Next, the CPU 41 controls the driving of the stepping motor 59 (59L, 59C, 59R) by the motor drive circuit 49, and performs a process of rotating and stopping the rotary reel 3 by the number of sliding frames determined in step S130 ( Step S131). At this time, the motor drive circuit 49 and the stepping motors 59 (59L, 59C, 59R) function as stop control means. Thereafter, a stop request for one rotating reel 3 is set (step S132).

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not all of the three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) are stopped (step S134). If it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 are not stopped, the process returns to step S128. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 have stopped, the CPU 41 performs a winning search (step S135). At this time, a winning symbol combination table or the like stored in the ROM 42 is referred to. Further, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal. If not, the illegal error may be displayed and the process may be interrupted.

Next, the CPU 41 transmits winning combination data indicating which winning mode the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information is to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S136), and then the CPU 41 sends an end effect command to the RAM 43. Is set (step S137). This end effect command is a command for displaying an effect image at the end of the game according to the game result. The end effect command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been paid out, that is, whether or not there is a winning number (step S138).
When determining that there is a medal payout, the CPU 41 stores or pays out the number of medals according to the gaming state and the winning combination (step S139). When storing medals, the CPU 41 performs a process of adding the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when paying out medals, the CPU 41 sends out a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the medal payout process.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an RB has been won (step S140). If it is determined that RB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to RB setting (step S141). In step S <b> 141, the CPU 41 performs processing related to the setting of the RB lottery probability table and the RB winning symbol combination table. In step S141, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of RB game winnings and the like, and starts a process of displaying the count value on the accessory operation count display unit 20. After executing the process of step S141, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S142.

In step S <b> 142, the CPU 41 sets an RB setting command in the RAM 43. The RB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an RB effect image as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S140 that the RB has not been won or when the process of step S142 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the BB has been won (step S143). If it is determined that BB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to BB setting (step S144). In step S144, the CPU 41 performs processing related to setting of a BB lottery probability table, a BB winning symbol combination table, and the like. In step S146, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of times the BB game is consumed, displaying the count value on the accessory action number display unit 20, counting the number of medals paid out, and the like. Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S145.

In step S145, the CPU 41 sets a BB setting command in the RAM 43. The BB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image for BB as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S143 that the BB has not been won or when the process of step S145 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the RB has ended (step S146). If it is determined that the RB has ended, the CPU 41 next performs a process related to the RB setting cancellation (step S147). In step S148, the CPU 41 changes from the RB lottery probability table set in the process of step S141, the RB winning symbol combination table, or the like to the lottery probability table used for the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB). Performs processing related to setting change. Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S148.

In step S <b> 148, the CPU 41 sets an RB release command in the RAM 43. The RB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for RB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The RB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

If it is not determined in step S146 that the RB has ended, or if the process of step S148 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the BB has ended (step S149). If it is determined that the BB has ended, the CPU 41 then performs a process related to the BB setting cancellation (step S150). In step S150, the CPU 41 sets the lottery probability table used in the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB) from the lottery table for BB set in the processing of step S144, the winning symbol combination table for BB, or the like. Process related to change. Thereafter, the CPU 41 moves the process to step S151.

In step S <b> 151, the CPU 41 sets a BB release command in the RAM 43. The BB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for BB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The BB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
If it is determined in step S149 that the RB has not ended, or if the process of step S151 is executed, this subroutine is ended.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit.
First, in step S200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an effect start command has been received. If it is determined that an effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, if it is determined that an effect start command has been received, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
If the RB flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern for RB. If the BB flag is set, an effect pattern for BB is selected. Next, in step S202, effect pattern data, which is data indicating the effect pattern, is supplied to the display control circuit 250.
After executing the process of step S202, the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an end effect command has been received. If it is determined that the end effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S220.
On the other hand, when determining that the end effect command has been received, in step S211, the sub CPU 206 selects an end effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of end effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
Next, in step S212, end effect pattern data is supplied to the display control circuit 250. After performing the process of step S210, the process proceeds to step S220.

In step S220, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the RB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the RB setting command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the RB flag in step S221. After performing the process of step S221, the process proceeds to step S230. The RB flag is a flag that is set when the RB starts and cleared when the RB ends.

In step S230, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the BB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, when determining that the BB setting command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets the BB flag in step S231. The BB flag is a flag that is set when the BB starts and cleared when the BB ends. After performing the process of step S231, the process proceeds to step S240.

In step S240, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB release command has been received. If it is determined that the RB release command has been received, the RB flag is cleared (step S241).
If it is determined in step S240 that an RB release command has not been received, or if the process of step S241 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB release command has been received (step S250).
If it is determined that the BB release command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S260. On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB release command has been received, the sub CPU 206 clears the BB flag (step S251).

In step S260, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not winning combination data is received from the main control circuit 81 (step S260). If it is determined that the winning combination data has been received, a two-dimensional code generation process described later is executed (step S261). If it is determined in step S260 that no winning combination data has been received, or if the process of step S261 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of two-dimensional code generation processing that is called and executed in step S261 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the sub CPU 206 refers to a prize data table (see FIG. 14) stored in the program ROM 208, and based on the winning combination data received from the main control circuit 81, the prize image data or the incoming melody data corresponding to the winning combination. Are extracted from the program ROM 208 (step S280). At this time, the sub CPU 206 functions as an extraction unit.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a prize data table.
This prize data table is obtained according to a command (winning combination data in this embodiment) received from the main control circuit 81 by the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 82 according to the winning combination (premium image data or incoming melody data). ) Is a table referred to when selecting.
The incoming melody data A and B are associated with the winning combinations “BB” and “RB”, respectively. In addition, the prize image data X, Y, and Z are associated with the winning combinations “Bell's small role”, “Plum's small role”, and “Cherry's small role”, respectively. On the other hand, the prize image data or the incoming melody data is not associated with the winning combinations “replay” and “losing”. In the present embodiment, the incoming melody data A and B and the premium image data X, Y, and Z are divided into three when converted into a two-dimensional code.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is data to be extracted (step S281). As shown in FIG. 14, when the winning combination is “BB”, “RB”, “Bell's small part”, “Plum's small part”, “Cherry's small part”, there is data to be extracted. The process moves to step S282. On the other hand, if the winning combination is “replay” or “losing”, there is no data to be extracted, and thus this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S281 that there is data to be extracted, the sub CPU 206 divides one premium image data or ringtone melody data extracted in step S280 into a plurality of data and encodes it into a two-dimensional code (step S282). ). The encoding process will be described later. When executing the encoding process of step S282, the sub CPU 206 functions as a data conversion unit. Next, the sub CPU 206 stores the two-dimensional code generated in step S282 in the work RAM 210 (step S283). Next, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display history data table (see FIG. 15) stored in the work RAM 210, and selects a two-dimensional code that has not been displayed as a two-dimensional code to be displayed next (step S284). .

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display history data table.
The display history data table indicates which two-dimensional code has been displayed for each of the incoming melody data A and B and the free gift image data X, Y, and Z. In the figure, “◯” indicates that the two-dimensional code is already displayed, and “−” indicates that the two-dimensional code is not displayed. For example, according to the display history data table shown in FIG. 15, for the incoming melody data A, the two-dimensional code A1 has already been displayed, but the two-dimensional codes A2 and A3 have not yet been displayed. . In this case, the two-dimensional code A2 is selected as the two-dimensional code to be displayed next. In step S284, the sub CPU 206 functions as a selection unit.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 206 reads the two-dimensional code display pattern from the program ROM 208 and supplies it to the display control circuit 250 (step S285). Next, the sub CPU 206 updates the display history data stored in the work RAM 210 (step S286). For example, when the display history data table shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the work RAM 210, if the two-dimensional code A2 is selected in step S284, the sub CPU 206 displays the two-dimensional code A2. ("-" Shall be "○"). Further, when the Z3 two-dimensional code is selected in step S284, the sub CPU 206 has displayed the Z3 two-dimensional code (“-” is set to “◯”). Alternatively, when all the two-dimensional codes corresponding to the incoming melody data have been displayed, the display history data is reset (“◯” is set to “−”). The work RAM 210 functions as a display history data storage unit. Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

In the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, the sub-control circuit 82 refers to the display history data table as shown in FIG. 15 and selects a two-dimensional code to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Can be solved.
That is, because it is determined that communication between the main control circuit 81 and the sub-control circuit 82 must be unidirectional communication from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82 due to predetermined regulations or the like, the main control circuit No. 81 has a problem that it cannot recognize what two-dimensional code is displayed by the sub-control circuit 82. Therefore, when the sub-control circuit 82 displays the two-dimensional code based only on the command supplied from the main control circuit 81, the same two-dimensional code is repeatedly displayed, or only different types of premium image data or incoming melody data are displayed. In such a case, there is a problem that the player cannot obtain free gift image data or ringtone melody data.
However, in the pachislot gaming device 1, the sub-control circuit 82 refers to the display history data table as shown in FIG. 15 and selects a two-dimensional code to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. It is possible to display an appropriate two-dimensional code, and it is possible to prevent the same two-dimensional code from being repeatedly displayed or different types of premium image data or incoming melody data from being displayed.

Further, when selecting a two-dimensional code to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, for example, when the display of the two-dimensional code of the ring melody data A is started, all the two-dimensional codes (A1 to A3) of the ring melody data A are selected. The two-dimensional code selection may be limited based on the display history data so that no other two-dimensional code (for example, premium image data Z) is displayed until the two-dimensional code is displayed. Even if a mobile phone has to accept each two-dimensional code continuously when linking data obtained from a plurality of two-dimensional codes, by adding the above-described restrictions, The prize image data or the incoming melody data can be surely acquired.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an encoding process subroutine called and executed in step S282 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 206 divides the premium image data or the incoming melody data extracted in step S280 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 13 into three, and adds header data and footer data for data connection to any one of the data. The work RAM 210 is set (step S400).
Next, the sub CPU 206 creates a mode identifier in the work RAM 210 according to the character type of the data (for example, numbers, English characters, etc.) (step S401). Next, the sub CPU 206 creates a character number identifier corresponding to the number of data characters in the work RAM 210 (step S402). Next, the data is binarized (step S403). Next, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for adding a termination pattern to the data obtained in steps S401 to S403 (step S404).

Next, the sub CPU 206 performs code word conversion on the data obtained in step S404 (step S405), and further creates an error correction code word based on the data obtained in step S405, which is obtained in step S405. Is added to the data (step S406). Next, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing the data obtained in step S406 and arranging the data in a matrix (step S407).
Next, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of masking a predetermined pattern on the data obtained in step S407 (step S408). Next, a process of adding format information including an error correction level and a mask identifier is performed (step S409), and a two-dimensional code is generated (step S410). The generated two-dimensional code is stored in the work RAM 210. Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.
The sub CPU 206 sequentially executes the encoding process shown in FIG. 16 for all three pieces of data obtained by dividing the premium image data or the incoming melody data. When executing the subroutine shown in FIG. 16, the sub CPU 206 functions as data conversion means.

In this embodiment, three two-dimensional codes are generated by encoding all premium data obtained by dividing one premium image data or incoming melody data, and one of the two-dimensional codes to be displayed is selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, only one two-dimensional code to be displayed may be generated.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display control processing performed in the display control circuit.
The VDP 212 generates a screen image corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206. When the VDP 212 does not receive the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: NO), the VDP 212 extracts the demo image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S301).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the VDP 212 does not receive the end effect pattern data (step S304: NO), the effect image is extracted from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S305).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data supplied from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the end effect pattern data is supplied (step S304: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the effect image at the end from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S306).
After executing the processing of step S301, S305, or S306, when the VDP 212 receives the supply of the two-dimensional code display pattern data (step S320: YES), the two-dimensional code is extracted from the work RAM 210 and stored in the buffer. (Step S321).
At this time, the two-dimensional code is stored by being superimposed on the effect image extracted in step S301, S305, or S306 and stored in the buffer.
Thereafter, when it is time to end the display of the two-dimensional code (step S323: YES), the two-dimensional code display pattern data is cleared (step S324).

Next, at every predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) (step S307: YES), the screen image stored in the buffer is output to the liquid crystal display device 5 (step S308). As a result, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not the predetermined timing (step S307: NO), the process returns to step S307.

Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S310: NO), the process returns to step S300. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S310: YES), the pattern data is cleared (step S311), and the process returns to step S300.

In the present embodiment, the case where a two-dimensional code is displayed when a predetermined winning combination is established has been described. However, in the present invention, the condition for displaying the two-dimensional code is not particularly limited. If a lottery is performed after a predetermined winning combination is established and the lottery is won, a two-dimensional code may be displayed. Further, the two-dimensional code may be displayed when the predetermined number of winning combinations has reached a predetermined number.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the mobile phone shown in FIG.
The cellular phone 300 includes an operation unit 304, a liquid crystal panel 306, a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit, a wireless unit 310, an audio circuit 312, a speaker 314, a microphone 316, a transmission / reception antenna 318, a nonvolatile memory 320, a microcomputer 322, and a secondary. A battery 324 is provided.

The wireless unit 310 is controlled by the microcomputer 322 and transmits / receives to / from the base station using radio waves as a medium through the transmission / reception antenna 318. The audio circuit 312 outputs the reception signal output from the wireless unit 310 through the microcomputer 322 to the speaker 314 and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 316 to the wireless unit 310 through the microcomputer 322 as a transmission signal.

The speaker 314 converts the reception signal output from the audio circuit 312 into reception audio and outputs it, and the microphone 316 converts the transmission audio emitted from the operator into an audio signal and outputs it to the audio circuit 312.
The CCD camera 308 can image the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the pachislot gaming device 1, and image data obtained by imaging is stored in the nonvolatile memory 320. In the present embodiment, a case where a CCD camera is used as the imaging unit will be described. However, the imaging unit in the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a CMOS sensor camera.

The nonvolatile memory 320 stores, for example, image data, premium image data, incoming melody data, and the like obtained by the CCD camera 308 imaging the two-dimensional code 92 in a nonvolatile manner.
The secondary battery 324 supplies power to each circuit. The microcomputer 322 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs, for example, incoming / outgoing call processing, e-mail creation / transmission processing, Internet processing, and the like. Note that transmission / reception of electronic mail and transmission / reception of data via the Internet are performed by the microcomputer 322 via the wireless unit 310 and the transmission / reception antenna 318.

The microcomputer 322 functions as follows (A) to (B) by reading and executing the program stored in the nonvolatile memory 320.
(A) The microcomputer 322 recognizes the two-dimensional code from the image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 images the two-dimensional code 92, and from this recognized two-dimensional code, one premium image data or incoming melody data. 1 is generated and stored in the nonvolatile memory 320.
(B) When all the data constituting one premium image data or ringtone melody data is stored in the non-volatile memory 320, the microcomputer 322 concatenates these data to thereby give one premium image data or ringtone melody. Generate data.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a two-dimensional code recognition process executed in the mobile phone.
First, the microcomputer 322 drives a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 304, and the CCD camera 308 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the pachislot gaming device 1. The two-dimensional code 92 included in the screen image is imaged (step S700).

Thereafter, the microcomputer 322 stores the image data obtained in step S700 in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S701). Next, the microcomputer 322 performs an image conversion process on the image data stored in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S702). The image conversion process extracts the image data of the area where the two-dimensional code is displayed from the image data obtained by imaging, corrects the inclination and distortion, converts the image data to a monochrome image with a predetermined threshold, and views it from the front This is processing for obtaining image data including a two-dimensional code.

Next, the microcomputer 322 extracts a two-dimensional code from the image data obtained in step S702 and performs correction such as noise removal (step S703). Next, the microcomputer 322 binarizes the two-dimensional code obtained in step S703, and replaces each dot constituting the two-dimensional code with “0” or “1” (step S704). Matrix data is generated (step S705). Next, matrix data is generated (step S706). Next, the microcomputer 322 decodes the binarized matrix data and stores the obtained data in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S707).
Next, it is determined whether or not all the data constituting one premium image data or ringtone melody data is stored in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S708), and it is determined that all the data is stored. In this case, all the data are connected based on the header data and footer data of each data (step S709), and premium image data or ringtone melody data is generated (step S710).

When prize image data is generated as a result of the processing shown in FIG. 19, for example, a standby image based on the prize image data is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 306 of the mobile phone 300 as shown in FIG. Is done.

As described above, according to the pachislot gaming device 1, when winning the internal winning combination determined by lottery, a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data are displayed. For example, one premium image data or ringtone melody data corresponding to these two-dimensional codes can be acquired by imaging and reading a plurality of two-dimensional codes displayed on the gaming machine. Accordingly, since it is possible to obtain premium image data and ringtone melody data without accessing the server, it is possible to reduce the labor and cost of obtaining these data, and the business operators provide data. Necessary labor and cost can also be reduced. Furthermore, since one premium image data or incoming melody data is included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes and displayed, premium image data and incoming melody data that have a larger data capacity than the case where a single two-dimensional code is displayed are provided. It is also possible to do.

Each time a plurality of identification information stop display modes become a predetermined winning mode, that is, every time a predetermined winning combination is established, a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data are displayed. Since one included two-dimensional code is displayed, the player's efforts to generate the same winning mode can be attracted, and a new preference can be added to the player. Moreover, it is possible to make the data corresponding to BB and RB have a high rare value, and it is possible to attract the player's efforts to obtain such a high value data. The interest can be improved.

Furthermore, when displaying a two-dimensional code, one premium image data or ringtone melody data is displayed because a two-dimensional code not yet displayed is selected and displayed based on display history data indicating a display history of the two-dimensional code. A plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to can be displayed without duplication. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same two-dimensional code from being repeatedly displayed and causing the player to feel frustrated or uncomfortable.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed in design. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a figure showing typically an example of a pachislot game device and a mobile phone concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. 1. It is the figure which showed the symbol row arranged on the reel. It is a figure which shows the winning combination and payout number corresponding to a winning symbol combination. It is the figure which showed the probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device with which the pachislot gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. FIG. 8 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG. 7. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of the game execution process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the two-dimensional code generation process performed in a sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the prize data table used in step S280 of the subroutine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a display history data table. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the encoding process performed in a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the display control process performed in a display control circuit. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the two-dimensional code recognition process performed in a mobile telephone. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the liquid crystal panel of a mobile telephone.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Case 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Rotating reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 34 Transparent liquid crystal panel 36 Reflective film 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
82 Sub-control circuit 92 Two-dimensional code 300 Mobile phone 308 CCD camera 320 Non-volatile memory 322 Microcomputer

Claims (7)

First storage means for storing a plurality of types of premium image data or incoming melody data that can be used in a mobile phone;
Lottery means for performing a lottery regarding game results in response to a predetermined game input from a player;
Extraction means for extracting one free gift image data or incoming melody data from a plurality of types of free gift image data or incoming melody data stored in the first storage means based on the result of the lottery means;
Second storage means for storing a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data extracted by the extraction means;
A gaming machine comprising display means for displaying a plurality of two-dimensional codes stored in the second storage means. Data conversion means is provided for dividing one premium image data or ringtone melody data extracted by the extraction means into a plurality of two-dimensional codes, and storing the converted plurality of two-dimensional codes in the second storage means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: A variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
A stop control means for stopping the variation display of the identification information by the variation display means based on at least the result of the lottery by the lottery means,
The display means displays one two-dimensional code included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data every time the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information is a predetermined winning mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is displayed. A variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
Lottery means for performing a lottery regarding game results in response to a predetermined game input from a player;
A stop control means for stopping the variation display of the identification information by the variation display means based on at least the result of the lottery by the lottery means;
Storage means for storing a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data that can be used in a mobile phone;
Display means for displaying one two-dimensional code included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or ringtone melody data each time the plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner; A gaming machine characterized by comprising: Display history data storage means for storing display history data indicating the display history of the two-dimensional code by the display means;
Selection means for selecting a two-dimensional code not yet displayed from among a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to one premium image data or incoming melody data based on the display history data stored in the display history data storage means And
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the display unit displays the two-dimensional code selected by the selection unit every time the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information becomes a predetermined winning mode. . The storage means stores a plurality of two-dimensional codes corresponding to each of a plurality of types of premium image data or ringtone melody data in association with a winning mode of the plurality of identification information,
The display means displays one two-dimensional code included in a plurality of two-dimensional codes associated with the winning mode when the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information has become a predetermined winning mode. The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: 7. The plurality of two-dimensional codes are connected by the portable terminal when read by a cellular phone and converted into one premium image data or incoming melody data. The gaming machine described in 1.

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