JP2001137459A5 - - Google Patents

Description

[Title of the Invention] Game Machine
[Claim of claim]
[Claim 1]An image display apparatus for performing a variable display game in which identification information is variably displayed and stopped for each of a plurality of variable display areas;
Big hit random numberGenerateAndBased on the establishment of the start conditionBig hit random valueExtracted and stored, this extracted and storedBig hit random valueAt the time of judgment and the judgment value set in advanceWhether or not to make the variable display game a big hitDetermineGame control device,
A display control device that performs control of displaying the variable display game on the image display device based on a display control signal from the game control device;
Equipped with
If the variable display game is a big hit, the special variable winning device will be opened and a big hit will occur.In gaming machines,
When the determination result of the big hit random number value makes the variable display game a big hit, the game control device determines the basic effect display content of the reach state based on the extraction result of the reach mode determination random number. And instructs the display control device to display the basic effect display contents by the display control signal,
The display control device
The detailed effect display content is determined with respect to the basic effect display content determined by the game control device, and the big hit is performed by each of the basic effect display content from the game control device and the detailed effect display content determined by the display control device Effect display of the variable display game to be and the basic effect display content and the detailed effect display content are each stored in the RAM,
In the case of the big hit state, based on the memory of the RAM, the information on the effect display of the variable display game that triggered the big hit state is displayed as the big hit process information during the big hit state aboutA game machine characterized by
[Claim 2]The display control device determines the detail effect display content based on the extraction result of the detail effect determination random numberThe gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that
[Claim 3]The display control device reproduces and displays the reach action displayed during the variable display game as the big hit process information.The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that
Detailed Description of the Invention
[0001]
Field of the Invention
The present invention is a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that plays a variation display game of identification information in an image display device, and becomes a big hit after a gaming value such as a big hit is awarded as a result of the variation display game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of easily reconfirming the contents of variable display and effect display of identification information in the variable display game.
[0002]
[Prior Art]
For example, on the game board of a "first type" pachinko machine, a display screen of an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information (a so-called special symbol or special figure) for each of a plurality of display areas is provided. A game (ie, a variable display game) is played by the variable display of the special view on this display screen. That is, apparently, when the variation display result of the special view (a combination of so-called stop symbols) becomes a combination of predetermined stop symbols (for example, Zoro eyes of "7, 7, 7"), the game of so-called big hit Value is given. In some cases, for example, in order to give the player a sense of expectation for a big hit near the end of the fluctuation display of the special drawing, the fluctuation display of the special drawing in a special mode including the effect display by the character (so-called reach action) Or, a reliability display that displays a reliability that is a jackpot, a notice display that notifies that a specific reach action is performed, and the like before a reach action are performed. In addition, during the big hit state after the big hit decision (during the state where the so-called special fluctuation winning device repeats the opening operation), usually the stop symbol of the special figure when the big hit becomes with the number of rounds of the big hit state, Displayed on the display screen.
[0003]
By the way, since the variable display game of the above-mentioned special figure is a game center for gaming machines such as "type 1" pachinko machines, it is important to improve the fun of the variable display and the effect display at that time. It is an important point to increase the commercial value of the game machine of the kind. Therefore, in this type of gaming machine in recent years, many kinds of variable displays and presentation displays (in particular, display of reach actions) with various ideas are set, and any of the fluctuations is based on random numbers (for example, reach random numbers etc.) For example, special reach actions, which are special reach actions with low occurrence rates, and premium reach actions, which are reach actions that rarely occur, are also set. It is usually done.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the pachinko parlors and other game arcades (halls), depending on the stop symbol of the special view when the jackpot occurs, special services (for example, continuing the game without replacing the acquired gaming ball with a prize) 1 In the daytime, etc.) is allowed. This is possible because the stop symbol of the special view when the jackpot is reached as described above is displayed during the jackpot state after jackpot determination, so that the employee of the hall can confirm this display.
However, as described above, the contents of the variable display of the special view such as the reach action in which various types of items are set can not be confirmed after the jackpot is confirmed by the employee, so the contents of this variable display when the jackpot It was not possible to provide the special service as described above (that is, the jackpot process).
For this reason, there has been a problem that the above-mentioned special service can only be set with limited contents. That is, because the stop symbol at the time of becoming a jackpot usually has the same appearance frequency as any symbol, even if any symbol is set as a symbol providing special service, this special service is provided with a considerable probability Things happen. Therefore, it is difficult to set the service which is extremely advantageous to the player in terms of the management of the game arcade.
[0005]
Also, in the conventional gaming machine, as described above, during the big hit state (after the end of the variation display of the special figure), only the stop symbol of the special figure and the number of rounds of the big hit are displayed. The flow of the game that was excited in the effect display at that time is divided with the big hit decision (end of the fluctuation display) as a trigger, the fluctuation display of the special figure and the effect display at that time, the display in the jackpot state is totally independent As a player there was a tendency to be received by the player. Under these circumstances, the production display related to the variable display of the special action such as reach action has been developed in various ways as mentioned above, and there is a demand to see such production display leading to the jackpot decision after the jackpot decision The The voice is particularly high for reach actions that are extremely infrequent such as premium reach.
Therefore, the present invention is a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that plays a variation display game of identification informationAfter the result is a big hitAn object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily reconfirming (preferably, re-observing) contents of variable display and effect display of identification information performed during the variable display game.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 isAn image display apparatus for performing a variable display game in which identification information is variably displayed and stopped for each of a plurality of variable display areas;
Big hit random numberGenerateAndBased on the establishment of the start conditionBig hit random valueExtracted and stored, this extracted and storedBig hit random valueAt the time of judgment and the judgment value set in advanceWhether or not to make the variable display game a big hitDetermineGame control device,
The variable display game is performed on the image display device based on the display control signal from the game control device. A display control device that performs control to display the
Equipped with
If the variable display game is a big hit, the special variable winning device will be opened and a big hit will occur.In gaming machines,
When the determination result of the big hit random number value makes the variable display game a big hit, the game control device determines the basic effect display content of the reach state based on the extraction result of the reach mode determination random number. And instructs the display control device to display the basic effect display contents by the display control signal,
The display control device
The detailed effect display content is determined with respect to the basic effect display content determined by the game control device, and the big hit is performed by each of the basic effect display content from the game control device and the detailed effect display content determined by the display control device Effect display of the variable display game to be and the basic effect display content and the detailed effect display content are each stored in the RAM,
In the case of the big hit state, based on the memory of the RAM, the information on the effect display of the variable display game that triggered the big hit state is displayed as the big hit process information during the big hit state aboutIt is characterized by
[0007]
Also, as a preferred embodiment, for example, as described in claim 2,The display control device determines the detail effect display content based on the extraction result of the detail effect determination random numberYou may do so.
[0008]
Also, for example, as described in claim 3,The display control device reproduces and displays the reach action displayed during the variable display game as the big hit process information.You may do so.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0010]
A. Configuration of the game board
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a game board, and a game area 3 is formed by the substantially circular area on the front surface being surrounded by a guide rail 2.
In the game area 3, for example, an image display device 4 having a display screen 4a for displaying a plurality of identification information (hereinafter referred to as a special view) in a variable manner, and a special fluctuation winning prize having a special winning opening 5b opened and closed by an open / close door 5a. Device 5 and normal fluctuation winning device 6 having a pair of left and right opening and closing members 6a and functioning as a special drawing starting opening, and in this case, the normal symbol provided in the front center of normal fluctuation winning device 6 and described later ), A through chucker type normal symbol starting port 8, a general winning opening 9, 10, a hitting direction conversion member 11a, 11b called a windmill, a side lamp 12, a out hole 13 Also, lamps 14 and decorations 15 are provided on both sides and under the special fluctuation winning device 5.
[0011]
Then, the special pattern start sensor 61 (see FIG. 2 and the same ones not shown in FIG. 1 similarly) exists in the winning flow path in the normal fluctuation winning device 6, but the passing flow path in the normal symbol start opening 8 A common view start gate sensor 62 is provided. Further, in the special winning opening 5b of the special variation winning device 5, the continuation sensor 40 is provided in the continuous winning flow passage (not shown), and the count sensor 37 is provided in the general winning flow passage (not shown).
In addition, a center case 16 is provided around the display screen 4a. In this case, a general winning hole 17 is provided at the center position of the upper end surface of the center case 16, and four special drawing start storage indicators 18 are provided at the upper portion of the center case 16. In addition, general prize winning opening 19 is provided also on both sides upper surface of special fluctuation winning a prize device 5, furthermore, around the normal symbol indicator 7 in the front of normal fluctuation winning a prize device 6, four common drawing starting memories in this case A display 20 is provided.
[0012]
Here, the image display device 4 (strictly speaking, the display device 142 shown in FIG. 3) corresponds to the image display device of the present invention, and is, for example, an LCD capable of displaying still images and moving pictures in color. May be
The normal symbol display device 7 is, for example, a display having a 7-segment display unit for displaying single digit numbers, such as a liquid crystal or an LED, and in this case, the normal symbol (common figure) is a single digit number. It is.
In addition, the special figure start memory indicator 18 or the common figure start memory indicator 20 indicates the number of start memories of the special figure or the common figure as described later.
Further, the special view start sensor 61 detects that the ball has won the normal fluctuation winning device 6, and the common view start gate sensor 62 detects that the ball has passed the normal symbol start opening 8, and the count sensor 37 Detects a general winning ball among gaming balls entering the special winning opening 5b of the special variation winning device 5, and the continuation sensor 40 is a so-called continuous winning (V winning) among gaming balls entering the special winning opening 5b. To detect the broken sphere.
[0013]
In the game area 3 of the game board 1, there are usually provided a large number of obstacle nails such as a natural nail and a hollow nail, but since they are complicated here, they are not shown except for a part. Moreover, although illustration is similarly abbreviate | omitted, the game board 1 may be provided with other various decoration lamps, LED, etc.
Further, in the present invention, the game area in the game board may be any type, and any configuration can be adopted as long as it is a gaming machine that plays a variation display game of the special view. It may be a pachinko machine belonging to a type other than the “first type”. In the present embodiment, an example applied to a type belonging to a so-called "first type" will be described.
[0014]
B. Control system configuration
Next, the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine will be described.
2 and 3 are block diagrams showing the overall configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. In FIG. 2, the control system is roughly divided into a game control device 100 and other peripheral devices including the discharge control device 200.
The game control apparatus 100 is a circuit including a microcomputer, and is realized by, for example, a board unit attached to the back of the game board 1. Further, the discharge control device 200 is realized by, for example, a discharge control circuit, a discharge unit and the like provided on the frame side of the gaming machine.
[0015]
The game control apparatus 100 comprises a gaming microcomputer 111 formed of a one-chip microcomputer for performing accessory control necessary for pachinko gaming and the like, and an oscillator 112 which divides a crystal oscillation frequency to obtain a basic clock of the gaming microcomputer 111. The input interface circuit 113 performs input processing of various signals, the output interface circuit 114 performs output processing of various signals, and the output of the safe sensor 115 which detects a winning ball to the input interface circuit 113 and the discharge control device 200 And the distribution circuit 116.
The gaming microcomputer 111 incorporates a CPU 121 for performing arithmetic processing, a ROM 122 for storing control programs and the like for character control, and a RAM 123 for temporarily storing data necessary for setting and control of a work area and the like. There is.
[0016]
The input interface circuit 113 receives the signals of the special view start sensor 61, the common view start gate sensor 62, the count sensor 37, and the continuation sensor 40 described above, and further from the safe sensor 115 via the distribution circuit 116. The signals of are respectively input. Here, the safe sensor 115 is a sensor that detects a winning ball that has won in any of the winning openings on the game board surface. The input interface circuit 113 is a circuit that performs input processing (for example, waveform shaping, chattering removal, and the like) of each of these signals and outputs the processed signal to the gaming microcomputer 111.
On the other hand, from the output interface circuit 114, the special symbol display device 4, the special winning opening solenoid 31 for driving the open / close door 5a of the special variation winning device 5, the flow path switching portion of the special variation winning device 5 The path switching solenoid 42, the special view start memory indicator 18, the common view start memory indicator 20, the normal symbol display 7, and the normal fluctuation prize device 6 to drive the path. Control signals (including data and the like) are output to the ordinary motorized item solenoid 6b to be driven, the sound control device 131, the decoration display control device 132, the external information terminal board 133, and the discharge control device 200.
[0017]
Here, the image display device 4 includes a display control device 141 and a display device 142 (display device main body). The display control device 141 is realized by, for example, a circuit board attached to the back side of the unit inside the special symbol display device 4 provided on the game board 1, and the display device 142 is realized by, for example, an LCD.
As shown in FIG. 3, the display control device 141 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, a RAM 153, a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller) 154, an interface 155, a VDC (Video Display Controller) 156, and a font ROM 157 storing display data such as images and characters. , The γ correction circuit 158, the clock 159, etc., and controls the display device 142 based on the display control signal from the game control device 100 to display an image (moving image or still image) or a special figure such as a predetermined character Yes (including variable display by scrolling etc.) Although not shown, a power supply for backlight and a power for liquid crystal display are supplied from the display control device 141 to the display device 142, and a ground line is connected.
[0018]
Here, when the display control signal is sent from the game control device 100 (in this case, exactly when the START signal described later is input), the CPU 151 receives a communication interruption via the interface 155, and Reading is performed, screen information based on the content of the command of the signal is created, and stored in the RAM 153. Then, based on the screen information, the VDC 156 fetches the corresponding image data of the font ROM 157,Display device 142Do horizontal scan and vertical scan ofDisplay device 142To display an image, a symbol or a message as instructed by the display control signal. The display control signal sent from the game control device 100 is, for example, a plurality of parallel signals for transmitting command data of a plurality of bits, and two control signals (START signal, STB for communication of the command data). (Strobe) signal). The command data includes, for example, first frame data and second frame data, and these command data are sequentially input in synchronization with the STB signal following the START signal, and the CPU 151 checks the STB signal. These two types of command data are sequentially read.
Further, the relationship between the command data of the display control signal and the signal content is set in advance, and the CPU 151 creates screen information as described above according to the setting relationship, and predetermined display is performed.
Further, in this case, in the RAM 153, a display control signal reception history storage area for storing information on the display control signal reception history is set as a data area.
[0019]
Next, the sound control device 131 is configured to include a sound generator, an amplifier, and the like that generate (or perform voice synthesis) sound effects necessary for the game. The sound control device 131 is connected to a speaker (not shown) disposed at a predetermined place of the gaming machine, and sound effects are emitted from the speaker based on an output signal from the sound control device 131.
Further, the decoration display control device 132 performs control necessary to decorate the side lamps 12 and 14, the decoration LED and the like to produce a game.
[0020]
Also, the external information terminal board 133 is for outputting various signals (for example, a big hit signal etc.) from the game control device 100 to an external management device (not shown). Note that the management device manages game machines and island facilities throughout the hall, and various signals (for example, a big hit signal etc.) are input from the game control apparatus 100 via the external information terminal board 133 and various types are input. Necessary data necessary for business are arithmetically processed based on the signal, and the processed data is displayed on the display or printed as needed.
In addition, the discharge control device 200 generates a ball based on a signal from the safe sensor 115 or the like input through the distribution circuit 116 and prize ball number control information (such as prize ball number data) input from the output interface circuit 114. A discharge device (not shown) is driven according to a prize or a prize mode of a prize to control to discharge the game ball.
Here, the game control device 100 and the display control device 141 constitute the display control means of the present invention.
[0021]
C. Summary of the game
Next, before describing the control flow of the game control apparatus 100, an outline of the game performed by the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described.
When the game ball driven into the game area through the guide rail 2 wins the normal variation winning device 6 which also serves as the starting point (chucker) of the special view, a plurality of display screens 4a of the special symbol display device 4 are displayed. The display (so-called variable display) in which a large number of special figures (consisting of numbers, characters, symbols, patterns, etc.) change (for example, scroll) is performed in the variable display area (for example, three places above and below or left and right) A display game is played. And if the stop symbol (combination of the stopped special figures) which is a result of this variable display game is a combination of specific symbols (for example, Zoro eyes such as "7, 7, 7"), a game value called a big hit Is granted.
In terms of control, values of various random numbers such as a big hit random number (random number for game value determination) are extracted and stored, for example, on condition that there is a winning of the gaming ball to the starting opening of the special figure (starting condition) The extracted and stored random number value and the preset determination value are compared and determined at the time of determination, and based on the comparison determination result, whether or not stop symbol (whether to make a big hit or not) or reach action is performed in advance The variable display is started in response to the determination.
[0022]
Next, in the case of a big hit, the opening / closing door 5a of the special variation winning device 5 is opened for a period of up to 10 wins, for example, within a range not exceeding the specified time (for example, 30 seconds). To be done. Then, the opening operation is performed a plurality of times up to, for example, 16 rounds on condition that the detection of the continuous winning balls (the detection of the winning balls by the continuous sensor 40) is performed.
Further, when the game ball is further awarded to the normal fluctuation winning device 6 during the fluctuation display game or the big hit of the special view, the special drawing start memory indicator 18 is turned on and stored up to four in this case, the fluctuation display After the game or the big hit is over, the variable display game of the above-mentioned special figure is repeated based on the memory (namely, starting memory).
[0023]
Further, in the present embodiment, during the big hit state in which the special variation winning device 5 is opened as described above, the control process of the game control device 100 and the display control device 141 causes a large hit on the display screen 4a of the image display device 4. A display that reports information related to the process of the variable display (that is, the one that has become a big hit) of the special figure that was performed immediately before, as well as the display of the stop symbol of the special figure that became Jackpot process information notification display) is also executed.
In addition, about this big hit process information alerting | reporting display, the specific example is mentioned later.
[0024]
On the other hand, when the game ball wins (passes) the normal symbol start opening 8 during the game, the variable display game of the common drawing by the variable display of the common drawing (in this case, the single digit number) of the normal symbol display 7 Is done. Then, if the result of the variable display game (the stopped common figure) is a predetermined symbol (for example, “7”), a game value called “generally hit per game” is given.
When it comes to this common drawing, a game is performed in which the pair of open / close members 6a of the normal fluctuation winning device 6 is held in the open state in the reverse C shape, for example, for about 0.5 seconds. As a result, the game ball easily wins the normal fluctuation winning device 6, and the number of times the variable display game of the special view is increased, and the possibility of becoming a big hit increases accordingly.
In addition, when the game ball is further won in the normal symbol starting opening 8 during the variable display game of the above-mentioned common drawing, the common drawing start memory indicator 20 is turned on and stored up to four in this case, the variable display of the common drawing. After the game is over, the variable display game of the above-mentioned common drawing is repeated based on the memory.
[0025]
D. Control system operation
Next, control of the pachinko machine performed by the control system described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4 to 6.
(A) Main routine of game control apparatus (game program)
FIG. 4 is a view showing a flowchart of main control processing (main routine) and interrupt processing performed by the game control apparatus 100 (game microcomputer 111).
Here, the main control process is performed one sequence at each reference time (for example, 4 ms) generated by the oscillator 112 of FIG. That is, in the remaining time process S22 of the final step, every time a reset signal is input from the oscillator 112 to the gaming microcomputer 111, the process is executed from the step S1. Further, the interrupt processing is processing that is triggered by an interrupt signal output from a timer circuit (not shown) at a constant cycle (for example, 3.8 ms).
[0026]
First, interrupt processing will be described. When the interrupt signal is output, the output process of step S31 is executed, and thereafter, in step S32, the process waits for the interrupt signal. That is, the output process is performed each time the interrupt signal is output (that is, at a constant cycle).
In this output process, a process of actually outputting, via the output interface circuit 114, various control signals set and output by various edit processes and communication processes described later is executed. As a result, each device on the game board 1 connected to the output interface circuit 114 is driven and controlled, and, for example, driving of the special variation winning device 5 or predetermined display on the image display device 4 is performed.
[0027]
Although the output process is conventionally performed as a step in the main control process, the output process is not necessarily performed in a constant cycle with this conventional configuration. It is still acceptable if this output process is executed immediately after the main control process is started by the reset signal (that is, although the execution cycle of the output process is substantially constant in this case), the main control process is in progress. When this output process is executed in the latter step, the execution timing of the output process varies due to the difference in the advancing speed of the main control process from time to time, and as a result, the execution cycle also varies. In this case, for example, flickering of the LED display which is dynamically turned on by the control of the game control apparatus 100, or variation of the driving time of the solenoid or the motor or the lamp lighting time may occur. However, as in the present embodiment, if the processing is performed by separate interrupt processing, this output processing is always performed in a fixed cycle regardless of the execution cycle of the main control processing, and thus there is no possibility that such a problem may occur. There is an advantage.
[0028]
Next, main control processing will be described. When the process is started, a power on determination process is first performed in step S1 to determine whether the power is on or not. If the power is on, an initialization process is performed to determine whether the ROM 122 is normal or not. The initialization of the work area, the setting of the I / O register, the setting processing of the register in the system, the initialization of the flag, and the like are performed. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S 2 to perform input processing and take in the signal from the input interface circuit 113. Thereby, external input information is acquired.
[0029]
Next, one of steps S4 to S11 is sequentially performed in time division. The outline of steps S4 to S11 is as follows.
Step S4: Discharge control information editing process
In the discharge control information editing process, editing on the number-of-balls control information (such as number-of-balls data) transmitted from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the discharge control device 200 is performed.
Step S5: Discharge control device communication processing
In the discharge control device communication process, the game microcomputer 111 transmits, to the discharge control device 200, prize ball number control information and the like.
Step S6: Voice control unit communication processing
In the voice control device communication process, a voice control signal (for example, a control signal of a sound effect of a game) is transmitted from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the sound control device 131.
Step S7: Decoration control device communication processing
In the decoration control device communication process, a decoration control signal is transmitted from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the decoration display control device 132. As a result, the decoration display control device 132 is used to decorate the side lamps 12 and 14, the decoration LED, and the like to produce a game.
[0030]
Step S8: Display control device communication processing
In the display control device communication process, the display control device 141 is actually set based on the setting of transmission information (that is, the display control signal including the above-described command data) performed in the display control device transmission information editing process S20 described later. A predetermined display control signal is output (that is, command data set in the transmission area is transmitted).
Thereby, for example, on the condition that the start condition is satisfied (winning to the normal fluctuation winning device 6 which is the starting opening), a plurality of special figures are variably displayed in a plurality of lines on the display device 142, and fluctuation display A game is played. In addition, the game state is appropriately rendered by the background image of the special view etc. in this variable display game, and in some cases, any of the various set reach actions as shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 7 described later. Is executed. Further, during the jackpot state, the jackpot process information notification display is also executed together with the display of the stop symbol of the special drawing and the number of rounds of the jackpot.
Steps S9 to S11: Through processing
Through processing passes these steps without performing any processing.
[0031]
Next, in the main control processing shown in FIG. 4, after the above time division processing is performed, random number generation processing is performed in step S12. In the random number generation process, the random numbers associated with the special drawing and the random numbers associated with the common drawing are updated. As a random number related to the special drawing, for example, a big hit random number (random number for determining whether or not a big hit), reach random number (random number for reach mode determination), a big hit stop symbol random number (for big hit stop symbol determination Random numbers, etc. In the generation of the random numbers, the random numbers of the special drawing and the common drawing are incremented and updated by, for example, “1”. Therefore, each time this routine is repeated, the random numbers of the special figure and the ordinary figure change, and the random number extraction value per jackpot or the ordinary figure maintains the atrandality. The same applies to reach random numbers, jackpot stop symbol random numbers and the like.
[0032]
Next, sensor input processing is performed in step S13. Here, while monitoring the input from the special view start sensor 61, the common view start gate sensor 62, the safe sensor 115, the continuation sensor 40, and the count sensor 37, the special view fluctuation or the like is performed based on the input signal from these sensors. The processing of updating starting memory of common drawing fluctuation, extracting random numbers related to special drawing or common drawing, etc., storing number of balls, setting of round continuation at big hit, etc. are performed.
Next, one process of steps S14 to S21 is sequentially performed by time division. The outline of the steps S14 to S21 is as follows, and the special symbol game process S14 is a process performed according to a subroutine described later.
[0033]
Step S14: Special symbol game processing
In the special symbol game process, a process corresponding to any of the start memory monitoring before the special figure is scrolled, the symbol stop monitoring and the big hit process is performed. Details of this process will be described later.
Step S15: Normal symbol game processing
In the normal symbol game processing, when the game ball wins (passes) the normal symbol starting opening 8, the processing for the variable display game by the variable display of the common figure (in this case, the single digit number) of the normal symbol display 7 If it becomes per common drawing, the corresponding per common drawing is processed.
Step S16: Symbol variation processing
In the symbol variation process, a process of varying and displaying a special figure is performed, and after a predetermined time elapses, the symbol variation is stopped and becomes either a big hit or a drop.
[0034]
Step S17: Decoration control information editing process
In the decoration control information editing process, editing of decoration control information to be transmitted from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the decoration display control device 132 (for example, editing of how to make decorations such as the side lamps 12 and 14 and decoration LED) Do.
Step S18: Solenoid editing process
In the solenoid editing process, editing of solenoid control information to be transmitted from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the special winning opening solenoid 31, the flow path switching solenoid 42, or the ordinary electric role solenoid 6b is performed.
Step S19: Fraud monitoring process
In the fraud monitoring process, monitoring of no count for the special variation winning device 5 and other fraud monitoring are performed, and in the case of fraud etc., external signal management is performed in the external terminal information editing process of step S21 described later, for example. Editing is performed to output to the device.
[0035]
Step S20: Display control device transmission information editing process
In the display control device transmission information editing process, the display control information (specifically, the display control signal composed of the above-mentioned command data) to be transmitted from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the display control device 141 is edited (that is, command data Select and set in the send area). Here, editing of display control information for realizing the display content is performed in accordance with the display content set in the start storage monitoring process and the like described later. For example, with regard to the variable display of the special drawing and the effect display at that time, editing of the display control information for realizing the display content is performed in accordance with the display content set in step S64 of start storage monitoring processing described later. It will be.
Step S21: External terminal information editing process
In the external terminal information editing process, editing of external terminal information (for example, a big hit signal etc.) transmitted from the gaming microcomputer 111 to an external management apparatus via the external information terminal board 133 is performed.
Next, in the main control process shown in FIG. 4, after the above time division process is performed, the remaining time process is performed in step S22. In the remaining time processing, when repeating the routine, it waits for the remaining time before it matches the next routine. After step S22, one sequence of the main routine ends.
[0036]
(B) Special symbol game processing
Next, a subroutine of the special symbol game process S14 in the main control process will be described. The flowchart of this subroutine is not shown. When this subroutine is started, first, at step S51, a branch is made according to the process number. This is a determination process for performing any one of the steps S52 to S54 in accordance with the process number determined in each process of the control process (steps S52 to S54) by the gaming microcomputer 111. is there. The outline of steps S52 to S54 is as follows.
[0037]
Step S52: Start memory monitoring process
In the start memory monitoring process, the start memory is monitored, and settings relating to the variable display of the special view, information setting of the reach action, and the like are performed. Details of this process will be described later.
Step S53: Symbol stop monitoring process
In the symbol stop monitoring processing, it is monitored whether or not the symbol variation of the special drawing is finished and stopped, and the processing number is stored in the next processing (big hit processing or start storage monitoring processing).
Step S54: Big hit processing
In the big hit process, when the symbol variation of the special figure ends and the big hit is stopped, the process corresponding to the big hit is performed, and the process number is stored in the next process (starting memory monitoring process).
[0038]
(C) Start memory monitoring process
Next, a subroutine of start storage monitoring processing S52 in the special symbol game processing S14 will be described. The flowchart of this subroutine is not shown.
When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S61 whether or not the number of starting opening memories (i.e., starting memories) is 1 or more. If it is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S62. And return. The number of starting memories is incremented (increased) by one each time the game ball wins the normal fluctuation winning device 6 (starting port of the special figure) in the above-mentioned sensor input processing S13, and conversely, Each time the variable display game of the special drawing is started by the process which is not shown, it is decremented by one.
Then, in steps S62 and S63, values such as the big hit random number and the reach random number extracted in the above-described sensor input processing S13 are read. In addition, game information such as whether or not to be a big hit is substantially obtained from the values of these random numbers.
[0039]
Next, in step S64, based on the game information acquired in steps S62, S63, etc., which display symbol is to be used as the variation display of the special figure or whether the reach action is to be performed. The display contents of the special view variation display and the related display thereof are selected, including which reach action is taken when performing the reach action, and the like. In addition, when it becomes a jackpot, usually some reach action is performed. Further, in this step S64, information setting for actually starting the variable display of the selected special drawing and the related display thereof is performed. Then, after passing through step S64, the routine is ended, and the process returns to the original program (that is, the above-mentioned special symbol game process).
In the display control device transmission information editing process S20 described above, the setting of the display control signal described above is performed based on the information set in step S64, and the display control device communication process S8 described above and further the output process In S31, the display control signal is actually transmitted to the display control device 141, whereby an image as set is displayed on the display screen 4a of the display device 4.
[0040]
Further, in the case of this embodiment, various reach actions of the same theme range (in this case, winter sports) as shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 7 and effect displays leading thereto are set, and when reach actions are performed Any reach action and the effect display leading to that are selected and set by determination by reach random numbers or the like.
Here, FIG. 6 shows the flow of effect display in the variable display game up to various reach actions. As shown in FIG. 6, in the effect display during the variable display game according to the present embodiment, for example, a moving image ("hopping action") in which a character such as "snowman" or "ski player" hops is displayed as the case may be. Is displayed, the character may slide down on the display screen 4a on the left side, center or right side ("left slip", "middle slip", "right slip") may be displayed (not displayed) In the case of "no slip"). Next, for example, of the three left and right columns of the variable display area on the display screen 4a, stop with a symbol (for example, Zorome symbol) in which the special figure for two columns becomes a big hit, and the remaining left, right, or center Display of reach actions (“standby reach left”, “standby reach right”, “standby reach in progress”) in which only the special view in the variable display area changes are started. Then, when "standby reach left" is displayed, "frame feed reach left" or "large rotation reach left" is displayed depending on the situation. Here, "frame feed reach left" is to display the special figure on the left side of the unconfirmed (during variation) in a frame advance, and "large rotation reach left" indicates, for example, the left special figure to the left. The special views in the two rows are displayed in a synchronized manner with Zoro eyes synchronized. Moreover, when "standby reach right" is displayed, the same "frame feed reach right" or "large rotation reach right" may be displayed depending on the situation. Moreover, when "in standby reach" is displayed, the same "in frame feed reach" or "in large revolution reach" may be displayed depending on the case.
[0041]
Also, in this case, when “standby reach right” is displayed, in some cases, for example, a moving image (“jump action”) in which the aforementioned character jumps instead of “frame feed reach right” or “large rotation reach right”. After being displayed, various special reach actions ("Figure Spin Reach", "Figure Score Reach", "Hockey Pack Reach", "Hockey Body Reach", "Hockey Body Fast Reach", "Normal Hill Fail Reach") , "Normal Hill Audience Reach", "Large Hill Fail Reach", "Large Hill Big Reach", "Large Hill Snowman Reach") will be displayed. These special reach actions are, for example, presentation displays in a reach state including a moving image such as a character such as a "snowman" or a "ski player" challenging a jump on a normal hill.
[0042]
Next, FIG. 7 shows the specification information of each pattern of the effect display shown in FIG. 6 as a list. One of the patterns of effect display set in this manner is selected by the determination based on the reach random number described above, and the display control signal for realizing the display is output from the game control apparatus 100. The display is actually executed on the display screen 4a as described above under the control of the display control device 141 that has received it. Then, the probability (that is, the appearance rate [%]) that each pattern of the effect display is selected is determined by the setting contents of the determination value used for the determination based on the above-mentioned reach random number etc., for example, as shown in FIG. It is set to. Moreover, the probability (big hit reliability) to be a big hit when each pattern of the above-mentioned effect display is selected, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, is set by five-step evaluation (in FIG. So big hit reliability).
By the way, the appearance rate of the “hopping action”, “middle slip”, “standby reach right”, “jump action”, and “large hill snowman reach” is displayed as shown in the bottom row of Figure 7. There is a so-called premium reach action, with the lowest pattern at 0.1% and the highest pattern of jackpot reliability on the contrary.
[0043]
(D) Control of display control device
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the main parts of the control performed by the display control device 141 (display control signal reception history storage processing, jackpot process information notification display generation processing) will be described.
(Display control signal reception history storage processing)
First, display control signal reception history storage processing will be described. This processing is performed, for example, one sequence every reference time (for example, 4 ms) generated by the clock 159 of FIG.
When the process is started, it is first determined in step S71 whether or not the display control signal has only been received from the game control device 100. If it has been received, the process proceeds to step S72, and if it has not been received .
Next, in step S72, it is determined whether or not the content of the received display control signal includes an instruction to newly start variable display of a special view, and the start of the variable display of the special view is instructed. The process proceeds to step S73, and otherwise proceeds to step S74.
Then, in step S73, the data of the display control signal reception history storage area in the data area of the RAM 153 is cleared.
[0044]
Next, in step S74, the selection of the detailed effect is performed. In the case of the present embodiment, the contents of the effect display are basically determined by the game control device 100 as described above, and are instructed to the display control device 141 in the form of the display control signal, but the effect display The details of the contents of the above are also determined by the processing of the display control device 141. For example, the indication of reach notice for notifying and displaying in advance information such as whether or not the reach action is performed, or what kind of the reach action is performed includes the point of whether or not such a display is performed. In the display control device 141, it is determined based on the display control signal transmitted from the game control device 100, the random number for determining the detailed effect, and the like. It is this step S74 that performs such determination processing for determination.
Next, in step S75, data of the content of the detail effect determined in step S74 is stored in a predetermined data area of the RAM 153.
Finally, in step S76, the data of the display control signal received in step S71 is sequentially stored in the display control signal reception history storage area of the RAM 153. Note that the data of the display control signal stored here is sequentially stored and received each time the display control signal is received until step S73 is executed (that is, until the new special view variable display is started). A plurality is accumulated for that amount.
After this step S76, the processing for one sequence is completed.
[0045]
(Big win process information notification display generation process)
Next, the jackpot process information notification display generation process will be described. This processing may be performed, for example, one sequence at every reference time (for example, 4 ms) generated by the clock 159 of FIG. It may be configured to be executed when a display control signal including a command for performing hourly effect display is input.
When the process is started, in step S81, data of all display control signals stored in the display control signal reception history storage area of the RAM 153 is read out. Further, here, the data of the content of the detailed effect stored in the predetermined data area of the RAM 153 is also read out.
Next, in step S82, data (screen information) for a jackpot process information notification display is created and stored in the RAM 153.
As described above, based on the screen information, the VDC 156 takes in the corresponding image data of the font ROM 157, performs horizontal scanning and vertical scanning of the screen 4a of the display device 4, and generates the display device 4 in this step S82. The display of an image, a symbol or a message according to the image information (ie, a jackpot process information notification display) is actually performed. However, this display is performed during the jackpot state by the processing omitted from the game control apparatus 100 or the display control apparatus 141, and is performed together with the normal display (display of the number of rounds, the jackpot symbol, etc.) during the jackpot state. After this step S82, the processing for one sequence is completed.
[0046]
According to the above process, information on all displays (variation display of special view and effect display at that time) performed during the fluctuation display game is sequentially accumulated and stored until the next fluctuation display game is started. When the variable display game is finished as a big hit, the big hit process information notification display is executed based on the stored information during the big hit state. In addition, since there are various modes in the jackpot process information notification display, specific examples thereof will be described below.
[0047]
E. Display example
Next, FIGS. 8 to 9 show specific examples of display contents (including a jackpot process information notification display) displayed during the jackpot state on the display screen 4a of the gaming machine of this embodiment. Each example will be described below.
First, in FIG. 8A, the display screen 4a is divided into an upper narrow area 301 (hereinafter referred to as an upper display area 301) and an area 302 other than that (hereinafter referred to as a main display area 302). In the area 301, a jackpot symbol or the like is displayed, and in the main display area 302, a character or the like appearing in the effect display of the reach action is displayed.
[0048]
In this case, in the upper display area 301, an indicator 303 indicating the number of winning balls to the special variation winning device 5 during the big hit (ie, so-called 10 counts) and an image 304 of the big hitting symbol are displayed (however, In the case, the jackpot symbol image 304 slightly protrudes to the main display area 302 side). In this case, for example, ten blinking regions 303a in a rectangular shape in which the lighting state is expressed by increasing the lightness (or luminance) are displayed in the left and right direction, for example, the number of winning balls increases by one. Each time, the number of lighting points increases one by one from the left side. As described above, when the number of winning balls to the special variation winning device 5 during the big hit (ie, the number of balls detected by the count sensor 37) is usually 10, one round of the big hit is completed, Such display of the indicator 303 allows the player to know the progress of the jackpot round. In addition, the image 304 is a symbol of "7" in this case, and the combination of the stop symbols of the special figure when the jackpot in the variable display game performed immediately before was "7, 7, 7" It is shown that.
In the upper display area 301, in addition to these, for example, a display indicating a big hit round (that is, a display for notifying one round or two rounds, etc.) may be performed. In addition, for example, in the interval period in the jackpot state (period from the end of the round and the special fluctuation winning device 5 is once closed to the time to move to the next round), the display of the indicator 303 is temporarily turned off, and instead For example, the number of rounds digested up to that point may be displayed.
[0049]
On the other hand, in the main display area 302, an image 305 (in this case, a ski jumping competition player) of a character that appeared in the effect display of a reach action, for example, of a variable display game (that is, a jackpot) performed immediately before. And a background image for presenting it.
In this way, when the image of the character that appeared in the effect display at the time of the jackpot is re-displayed, the display content until the player reaches the jackpot is reconfirmed, and the excitement at the jackpot may be enjoyed again. it can. In addition, since a game clerk can easily confirm this character after a big hit, in the game arcade, for example, an unconventional service system can be adopted in which a special service is provided depending on the character that has appeared. Also, in the case where there is a one-to-one relationship between the type of character and the display content in the variable display game (for example, the display pattern up to the reach action set as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7): Since the display contents can be easily understood from the character redisplayed in this way, a service system unlike the prior art that provides special services, for example, depending on the display contents (for example, the type of reach action) Can be adopted.
[0050]
Next, in FIG. 8B, the main display area 302 in the display example of FIG. 8A displays the display contents in the variable display game performed immediately before and the specification information about the effect display at that time as character information. It is an example displayed as the images 306 and 307 of (information represented by characters and symbols).
In this case, there is a pattern (shown at the bottom of FIG. 7) in which the effect display of “hopping action”, “middle slip”, “standby reach right”, “jump action” and “large hill snowman reach” are sequentially executed. The occurrence of reach action ("large hill snowman reach") finally performed in this pattern is displayed at 0.1%, which is displayed by the character information of the image 306 that was performed during the last variable display game. It is indicated by the character information of the image 307 that the jackpot reliability is five stars, and it can be easily understood by the beginner that it is a so-called premium reach action. Also, for the game arcade, it is possible to know clearly and clearly what the series of display contents leading to the jackpot was, so this series of display contents (for example, the type of reach action and the reach action) Depending on the display content of), an unprecedented service system that provides special services can be adopted with more detailed content.
[0051]
Next, FIG. 8C shows the combination of symbols 7, 7 in the special display when the main display area 302 in the display example of FIG. , 7 ”are displayed in a large size, and an image displaying the feature portion of the reach action in the variable display game performed immediately before in the lower right corner of the main display area 302 (in this case, the lower part of the image 310). This is an example in which 311 a (or the image 311 b or the image 311 c or the like) is displayed.
In this case, the image 311a shows the feature portion of "large hill snowman reach" among the reach actions shown in Figs. 6 and 7, and the images 311b and 311c show the feature portions of "large hill big reach" and "large hill failure reach". Each is shown.
Also by such display, it is possible to reconfirm the display contents until the player reaches the jackpot, and after the jackpot of the game shop grasps the display contents after the jackpot, the above-mentioned special service becomes possible.
[0052]
Next, FIG. 9 is an example in which the content displayed on the display screen 4a during the variable display game performed immediately before is reproduced as it is in the main display area 302 in the display example of FIG. 8A.
In this case, a reproduction display area 321 having an aspect ratio substantially equal to that of the entire display screen 4a is formed at the upper left position in the main display area 302, and the display content by the "large hill snowman reach" performed immediately before Are reproduced and displayed as they are in the reproduction display area 321. Here, FIG. 9 (a) shows a front part of this reach action, FIG. 9 (b) shows a middle part of this reach action, and FIG. 9 (c) shows a rear part of this reach action.
In the lower left position (below the display area 321 for reproduction) in the main display area 302, a character image 322 of "Replay" indicating that reproduction is in progress is displayed, and the right side of the display area 321 for reproduction is displayed. In the space, character images 323 to 325 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot and a character image 326 of "V" indicating the jackpot state are displayed.
According to such a display, the display contents until the player wins the jackpot can be completely watched again, and the attendant of the gaming shop clearly and in detail grasps the display contents after the jackpot, and the special as described above Services will be available with more detail.
In addition, such reproduction display is not necessarily required to reproduce all images (including moving images) in the variable display game or in the reach action, and it goes without saying that, for example, only the characteristic portion may be reproduced and displayed. Absent. Also, the display speed and display color of the image may be changed as appropriate.
[0053]
As described above, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the occurrence of the jackpot is determined, and after the variation display of the special view based on the determination is finished (in this case, in the jackpot state), the variation display process is related. Information (big hit process information) is notified on the display screen 4 a of the image display device 4 by control processing of the game control device 100 and the display control device 141.
For this reason, when the game in the gaming machine becomes a big hit, Hall's unique attractive special service system using the items of the variable display game other than special design symbols (for example, the type of reach action effect) Is possible. That is, since the appearance rate is uniform as described above only with the special drawing symbol, the quality and width of the special service to be provided must be made appropriate. However, if the conditions for providing special services can be set by the contents of variable display or effect display of special drawing where various patterns are set (especially contents of reach action effect), various conditions from high to low occurrence probability will be set. It is possible to set a special service which is quite advantageous to the player, and it is possible to greatly expand the quality and range of the special service. That is, with an occurrence probability of, for example, about 1/15, even a service that is extremely advantageous to a player that can not be provided can be provided with an occurrence probability of about 1/100. For example, if an extremely low reach action such as the premium reach described above is performed as a condition for the provision of a particular special service, the probability of occurrence of this particular special service is also extremely low. The content of the service can be set to a highly attractive service for the player, such as unlimited jackpot for one month, for example.
[0054]
In addition, for the player, since the process that became the jackpot can be reconfirmed after the jackpot decision, it is possible to enjoy the excitement of the jackpot even after the jackpot decision, and the flow of the game is divided after the jackpot decision and the interest of the game becomes It can solve the problem that it can not be kept high.
In particular, as described in the description of the display example of FIG. 9, for example, the image displayed on the display screen 4a in the case of the variable display game having reached a big hit is reproduced and displayed as the big hit process information on the display screen 4a. With this configuration, the player can reap the process of winning the jackpot completely and with ease, so he can fully enjoy the excitement of the jackpot and enjoy the contents of the display in detail. , The interest of the game is dramatically enhanced. In addition, in the current situation where reach action effects (variation display mode of the special figure at the reach action, or effect display by characters at the reach action) are diverse, it is unclear whether it can be seen even if the game is played for a long time Although there are various reach action effects, there is also an advantage that it is possible to completely meet the player's demand for revisiting such rare reach action effects that are rarely encountered.
[0055]
For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), specification information (such as appearance ratio, jackpot reliability, etc.) of the fluctuation display of the special view leading to the jackpot determination or presentation of the fluctuation display as the jackpot process information. ), As described above, even a beginner can understand the value of the display content, as described above, so it is possible to enjoy the fun of the game while grasping such value . By the way, if it is a player who has played for a long time, for example, it is possible to generally grasp how much the appearance rate of reach action effect at the time of the big hit becomes and also what the big hit reliability is. It is possible to play games while feeling the deep interest in each reach action production. However, for example, even if a great premium reach appears, it can not be recognized as a premium reach if a player first encounters it. However, if the above-described specification information is notified, it is clear to the player who has little game experience like this what appearance rate or reliability is, and it is quickly made to one by one in the effect display. It will be possible to get a deep sense of interest.
[0056]
In addition, for example, when the jackpot process information is displayed on the display screen 4a as character information as shown in FIG. 8 (b) and notified, or the features of the jackpot process information as shown in FIG. 8 (a) or 8 (c). In the case of notifying only a part, in addition to the above-described effects, there is an advantage that the control process for display is simplified.
[0057]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modifications and applications may be made.
For example, the processing of the game control apparatus 100 (processing of selecting or determining the display content as in step S64) in the embodiment may be partially or entirely performed on the display control apparatus 141 side. Conversely, part or all of the processing (the processing shown in FIG. 5) of the display control device 141 in the embodiment described above may be performed on the game control device 100 side.
The present invention can also be applied to machines other than pachinko machines (for example, slot machines) as long as the gaming machine has an image display device and plays a variation display game of identification information.
Further, it should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to claims.
[0058]
【Effect of the invention】
In the gaming machine of the present invention, when a big hit occurs, the memory of the display control device is stored. The information on the effect display of the variable display game triggered by the big hit state is displayed during the big hit state as the big hit process information by the control processing of the display control device.
Because of this, in the game with the gaming machineIf a big hit condition occursToOther than identification informationThe hall's unique and attractive special service system using the item of the variable display game (for example, the type of reach action presentation) becomes possible. That is,Identification information aloneSince the appearance rate is uniform as described above, the quality and breadth of the special service provided can not but be commensurate. However, if the conditions for providing special services can be set according to the contents of variation display or effect display of identification information where various patterns are set (especially contents of reach action effect), various conditions from high to low occurrence probability will be set. It is possible to set a special service which is quite advantageous to the player, and it is possible to greatly expand the quality and range of the special service. That is, with an occurrence probability of, for example, about 1/15, even a service that is extremely advantageous to a player that can not be provided can be provided with an occurrence probability of about 1/100. For example, if it is assumed that a very low reach action production with a low rate of occurrence, such as the above-mentioned premium reach, is performed as a condition for providing a particular special service, the probability of occurrence of this particular special service is also extremely low. The content of the special service can be set to a very attractive service for the player, such as unlimited for one month.
[0059]
Also, for players,Jackpot statusThe process that led toJackpot statusAs you can reconfirm after confirmation,Jackpot statusEven after confirmationJackpot condition occurrenceYou can get in the aftermath ofJackpot statusIt is possible to solve the problem that the flow of the game is divided after the decision and the interest of the game can not be maintained high.
In particular, for exampleClaim 3As stated,Jackpot statusThe player has described that the image displayed on the display screen in the case of the variable display game which has been reached is reproduced and displayed on the display screen as information of the present invention,Jackpot condition occurrenceYou can fully enjoy the inspiring lingering rhyme and enjoy the details of the display, which will greatly enhance the interest of gaming. Also,Variation display mode of identification informationIn the present situation where the contents of the presentation display are diverse, there are display contents that do not know whether or not you can watch even if you play a game for a long time, but want to see valuable display contents that you rarely encounter Advantages that can meet the demands of playersThere is also.
Brief Description of the Drawings
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an entire configuration of a control system of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a display control device.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main routine of game control.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an important part of processing of the display control device.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a progression pattern of display contents in the variable display game.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the type of reach action effect and the appearance rate.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example during a jackpot state.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example during a jackpot state.
[Description of the code]
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141 Display control device (display control means)
142 Display
100 game control device (display control means)