JP2002248230A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interest in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine having a display means capable of variably displaying identification information. SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a game board. The game board is provided with an operation hole, a big prize hole and the like, and incorporated with a special pattern display device having a displaying part in its central area thereof. A plurality of identification patterns are variably displayed on the display part, and when the identification patterns are finally stopped in a specified display mode, the generation of a big prize is determined. In one period of variation of identification information, with the variable display of the identification information, the display mode of one component part of at least identification information is changed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a display means capable of variably displaying identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine equipped with a display device for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols and the like has been known as a kind of gaming machine.

In recent years, with this type of pachinko machine, with the progress of display devices, symbols have been displayed in various changing modes.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, the display mode of the pattern itself is often unambiguous and has little change compared to the variety of the pattern fluctuation mode. For this reason, the display effect may not be shining instead, and the interest for the player may be hindered. In this sense, further enhancement of interest has been desired.

The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problem. In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a display means capable of variably displaying identification information, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest in the game. To provide machines.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention Means effective to achieve the above object will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as necessary.

Means 1. A display means capable of variably displaying at least a plurality of pieces of identification information; and a special game state generating means capable of generating at least a special game state advantageous to a player, wherein at least the identification information is in a specific display mode and is finally displayed. In the case where the display is finally confirmed, the gaming machine is configured to determine the occurrence of the special game state, at least at one time during the change display of the identification information, at least in accordance with the change display of the identification information, A gaming machine, wherein a display mode of one component of the identification information is changed.

[0008] According to the means 1, the display mode of at least one component of the identification information changes with the fluctuation of the identification information. Therefore, the display mode of the identification information is not unique, and the identification information is displayed in various display modes. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the display effect, and to further improve the interest for the player.

Means 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display mode is changed so that at least one component of the identification information changes in accordance with the change display of the identification information.

[0010] According to the means 2, the display is made so that the direction of at least one component of the identification information changes. That is, the one component can be shown to the player from various angles. For this reason, for example, when displaying identification information having a three-dimensional effect, it is easier for the player to image a three-dimensional structure than to show the identification information uniquely. As a result, an effective display effect is provided, which leads to a further increase in interest for the player.

Means 3. In the means 1 or 2, the variable display is a moving display in which at least a position where the identification information is displayed is displaced.

Means 4. A gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein at least the moving direction of the identification information is changed at least at one time when the identification information is moved and displayed.

According to the above means 4, since the identification information is variably displayed so as to change the moving direction, it is possible to give a change to the variably displayed display which tends to be monotonous, thereby further improving the interest for the player. Can be achieved.

Means 5 In the means 4, the moving direction of the identification information is switched based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and at least the direction of at least one component of the identification information is continuously changed upon the switching of the moving direction. A gaming machine characterized by changing to

According to the means 5, the display is made such that at least the direction of at least one component of the identification information changes continuously when the movement direction of the identification information is switched. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the unnaturalness of the display mode of the identification information that may occur when the moving direction of the identification information is switched, and it is possible to alleviate the uncomfortable feeling that the player can feel.

Means 6. In the means (4), when the moving direction of the identification information changes, the identification information is variably displayed so that at least the direction of at least one component of the identification information changes in accordance with the change in the moving direction. A gaming machine characterized in that:

According to the means 6, the display is made so that at least the direction of one component of the identification information changes as the moving direction of the identification information changes. This makes it possible to change the display mode of the identification information that is moved and displayed in such a manner as to be viewed from a predetermined viewpoint, for example, a player's viewpoint. For this reason, for example, when displaying identification information having a three-dimensional effect, it is easier to give an image in which the identification information is displayed in a three-dimensional space in a fluctuating manner than when the identification information is uniquely displayed. . As a result, an effective display effect is provided, and it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 7. A gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 6, wherein at least when the identification information is moved and displayed, the moving display includes a movement in a depth direction.

According to the means 7, the moving display of the identification information includes a change in the depth direction. Therefore, for example, when displaying identification information having a three-dimensional effect, it is easier to give an image in which the identification information is displayed in a three-dimensional space in a fluctuating manner than to display the identification information uniquely. Can be. As a result, an effective display effect is provided, and it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 8 In any one of the means 3 to 7, the identification information is moved and displayed so as to include a motion of rotating or rotating at least around a predetermined reference axis at least at one time during the moving display. A gaming machine.

According to the means 8, the movement display of the identification information includes a motion such as a circular motion. For this reason, the variable display of the identification information is unlikely to be relatively monotonous so as to make the player tired. as a result,
By giving the display effect a thickness, it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 9 A game machine according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined rotating body is rotated and displayed on the basis of the predetermined reference axis, and the identification information is moved and displayed along with the rotating display of the rotating body.

According to the above-mentioned means 9, by displaying the rotating body, it is possible to give a thickness to the display effect when the identification information is variably displayed, thereby further improving the interest for the player. it can.

Means 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein even when the identification information is located behind the rotating body, at least a part of the identification information can be visually recognized through the rotating body.

According to the above means 10, the rotating body is displayed as being transparent. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the rotation display of the rotating body from hindering the movement display of the identification information as much as possible. Further, it is possible to make the player feel the depth more easily. As a result, an effective display effect is provided, and it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 11. In the means 9 or the means 10,
A gaming machine, wherein the rotator draws a local furious whirlwind.

According to the above means 11, a rotating body in which a local furious whirl is drawn is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect as compared with the case where a rotating body having no special feature is displayed, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player.

Means 12. In any one of the means 1 to 11, a display mode of the one component is changed so that at least one component of the identification information is rotated with respect to at least a predetermined point. Machine.

According to the means 12, the identification information is variably displayed so that at least one component of the identification information is rotated. For this reason, the display mode of the identification information, which tends to be monotonous at the time of the change, is changed, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 13. In the means 12, the display mode is changed so that the one component rotates with reference to the predetermined point set in the one component of the identification information. .

Means 14. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein at least the orientation of at least one component of the identification information does not relatively change with respect to the predetermined reference axis when the identification information is changed and displayed.

According to the means 14, the orientation of at least one component of the identification information does not change relatively to the predetermined reference axis. For this reason, at least the one component is rotated and the display mode is changed so as to change with the change of the identification information. For example, when a fluctuation display is performed such that the identification information moves in a circle around a predetermined reference axis in the vertical axis direction, at least one of the components is rotated with the fluctuation of the identification information, and the entire image is displayed. Will be displayed. Therefore, even when the change display of the identification information including the operation of rotating or rotating is performed, the display form of the identification information and the change It is possible to reduce the unnaturalness that may occur in relation to the mode, and to alleviate the uncomfortable feeling that the player can feel. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player.

Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein the identification information includes a component whose display mode changes in accordance with the variable display and a component whose display mode does not change. .

According to the means 15, the identification information can be displayed in various display modes by a combination of a component whose display mode changes and a component whose display mode does not change. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the display effect, and to further improve the interest for the player.

Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 14, the identification information includes at least a first component for clearly indicating the identification information to a player, and at least a second component different in form from the first component. A gaming machine comprising: a display device configured to change at least a display mode of the second component. Here, the first component may include a character or a number for specifying identification information.

Means 17. The gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the first component is displayed so as to maintain its orientation so that the orientation with respect to a predetermined direction does not change.

According to the means 17, the identification information is changed and displayed without changing the attitude of the first component. In other words, the first component is always displayed in a state where it is easy for the player to recognize the identification information in order to clearly indicate the identification information. For this reason, even if the display mode of the second component changes according to the change display of the identification information, the player can be recognized as the same identification information.

Means 18. A gaming machine according to claim 17, wherein the second component is displayed in an operation mode in which an active operation is added.

According to the means 18, it is displayed that the second component performs an active operation. For this reason, the range of the display effect at the time of the variable display of the identification information is expanded. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 19. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein a display mode of one component of the identification information is changed so as to be an operation mode in which an active operation is added.

According to the means 19, one component of the identification information is displayed in an active operation mode. For this reason, the range of the display effect at the time of the variable display of the identification information is expanded. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 20. In any one of the means 1 to 19, the display means sets predetermined three-dimensional shape information including at least shape data in a virtual three-dimensional space, and performs at least the identification based on the set three-dimensional shape information. A gaming machine characterized in that information is generated and displayed.

According to the means 20, at least the identification information is displayed in a more stereoscopic display mode. As a result, a more realistic display is possible. Further, the effects of the means 1 to 19 can be further enhanced. The shape data includes one polygon plane data defined by three-dimensional coordinate values or a combination of a plurality of polygon plane data. Then, "the virtual 3
The three-dimensional shape information set in the three-dimensional space is controlled at least in units of shape data. " Alternatively, “the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is controlled at least in units of polygon plane data”.

Means 21. In the means 20, the three-dimensional shape information has posture information serving as a reference, and when the three-dimensional shape information is set in the virtual three-dimensional space, by changing at least the posture of the three-dimensional shape information, A gaming machine, wherein a display in which the direction of the identification information is changed is enabled.

Means 22. In any one of the means 1 to 19, the display means generates the identification information based on predetermined three-dimensional shape information including at least shape data set in a virtual three-dimensional space and stores the identification information stored in advance. A gaming machine characterized by displaying.

According to the means 22, at least the identification information is an image generated by, for example, computer graphics, and is displayed in a display mode having a more three-dimensional effect. As a result, a more realistic display is possible. Further, the effects of the means 1 to 19 can be further enhanced.

Means 23. A display means capable of variably displaying at least a plurality of pieces of identification information; and a special game state generating means capable of generating at least a special game state advantageous to a player, wherein at least the identification information is in a specific display mode and is finally displayed. In the case where the display is finally confirmed, the gaming machine is configured to determine the occurrence of the special game state, at least at one time during the change display of the identification information,
A gaming machine characterized by displaying a whirlwind display target in which a local furious whirl is drawn.

According to the means 23, a whirlwind display object in which a local violent whirl is drawn is displayed. For this reason, a new effect is added to the display effect during the variable display of the identification information, which tends to be monotonous, and the interest of the player can be further improved.

Means 24. The game machine according to claim 23, wherein the identification information is variably displayed so as to be affected by the whirlwind display target.

According to the means 24, a display effect that the identification information fluctuates so as to be affected by the whirlwind display object can enhance the effect of the fluctuating display of the identification information. Can be improved.

Means 25. A gaming machine according to claim 23 or 24, wherein a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed so as to sequentially move on a fixed track.

According to the means 25, it is possible to make it easier for the player to visually recognize the variably displayed identification information.

Means 26. A gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to 25, wherein a predetermined display object that moves under the influence of the whirlwind display target is displayed separately from the identification information.

According to the means 26, the effect of displaying the whirlwind display object can be enhanced, and the interest of the player can be further improved.

Means 27. In any one of the means 1 to 26, a plurality of types of the identification information can be displayed, and at one time during the change display of the identification information, the same type of the identification information is grouped into a plurality based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. A gaming machine characterized by being capable of variable display.

According to the means 27, a plurality of the same type of identification information are variably displayed as a set. In other words, one set of identification information groups is variably displayed while changing its form. Such a fluctuating display can be a surprise for the player. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. In addition, it is good also as "it was set as the structure which suggests the generation | occurrence | production of the special game state when the said kind of said identification information is variably displayed as a set of two or more."

Means 28. In any one of the means 1 to 27, at least one time during which the identification information is variably displayed in at least one identification information display area and the identification information is stopped and displayed in the remaining identification information display areas, A gaming machine wherein a display mode of one component of the identification information is changed.

According to the means 28, in the case where the identification information is partially stopped and displayed in a partially fluctuating manner, for example, the display mode of one component of the identification information changes during the reach state. That is, a change in the display mode of one component of the identification information can be used as one of the display effects in the reach state. As a result, it is possible to make the display effect thicker, and to further enhance the interest of the player.

Means 29. In any one of the means 1 to 28, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and in response to the operation of the handle, a game ball is fired at a predetermined game area, and the game ball is provided at an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. The change of the identification information (identification information for identifying the game state in accordance with the game state) on the display means is started as a necessary condition for winning, and the special game state is generated within the game area during the occurrence of the special game state. A winning opening arranged at a predetermined position is opened in a predetermined manner so that game balls can be won, and a value (including writing to a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) according to the winning number is given. And the like. In the above pachinko machine,
There are two types of game states: a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes game balls. I do.

Means 30. In any one of the means 1 to 28, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, a display means for variably displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of pieces of identification information for identifying the game state according to the game state and then displaying the identification information in a fixed manner is provided. Of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operating device (for example, the operating lever),
The change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the player is required to have the specific identification information at the time of the stop as the specific identification information And a game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the game machine. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium. The gaming machine has a special gaming state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game media such as coins and medals,
There are two types of game states, a normal game state, which is disadvantageous for a player who consumes game media.

Means 31. In any one of the means 1 to 28, the gaming machine is a slot machine provided with at least a plurality of types of display means. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: "variable display of an identification information string composed of a plurality of first identification information for identifying the game state according to the game state is performed, and then the first identification information is definitely displayed. A first display unit that performs at least a plurality of pieces of second identification information different from the first identification information according to a game state, and at least a starting operation unit (for example, The change of the first identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), and the change of the first identification information is caused due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. A gaming machine having a game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation is stopped and the stop mode is fixedly displayed as a specific display mode " It made. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium. The gaming machine has a special gaming state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game media such as coins and medals,
There are two types of game states, a normal game state, which is disadvantageous for a player who consumes game media. In this slot machine, the display control performed by any one of the means 1 to 28 is mainly performed by the second display means. That is, the second
Means corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 28, and the second identification information herein corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 28.

Means 32. In the means 31, at least in the first display means, before the first identification information is fixedly displayed in a specific display mode, at least the second identification information is displayed on the second display means. A slot machine wherein the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed by being confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode.

According to the means 32, on the first display means and the second display means, each identification information is fixedly displayed in each specific display mode. For this reason, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 33. In any one of the means 1 to the means 28, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine, a display means for variably displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state and then displaying the identification information in a fixed manner. The change of the identification information is started by the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the identification information is changed by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. And a game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information, and using a game ball as a game medium. In addition, a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information, and many game balls are paid out when a special game state occurs. Become that gaming machine ". The gaming machine includes a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game balls. There are different types of gaming states.

Means 34. In any one of the means 1 to 28, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine provided with at least a plurality of types of display means and a slot machine. In particular, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: "the first identification information string comprising a plurality of first identification information for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state is variably displayed, and then the first identification First to confirm and display information
Second display means for variably displaying at least a plurality of second identification information different from the first identification information according to a game state, and at least a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever ), The change of the first identification information is started, and the change of the first identification information is caused by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. And a game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the stop mode is determined and displayed as a specific display mode, and a game ball is used as a game medium. A gaming machine configured to require a predetermined number of game balls at the start of the change of the first identification information and to pay out many game balls at the time of occurrence of the special game state. " That. The gaming machine includes a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game balls. There are different types of gaming states. Note that in the integrated gaming machine, means 1
The display control performed by any one of the means 28 to 28 is mainly performed by the second display means. That is, the second display means here corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 28, and the second identification information here corresponds to the identification information of any of the means 1 to 28.

Means 35. In the means 34, at least in the first display means, before the first identification information is fixedly displayed in a specific display mode, at least the second identification information is displayed in the second display means. A gaming machine wherein the occurrence of the special gaming state is determined by being determined and displayed in a specific display mode.

According to the means 35, the identification information is fixedly displayed in the specific display mode on the first display means and the second display means. For this reason, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

[0068]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko machine)
An embodiment that embodies a “sling machine” will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at a front portion thereof.
The front frame 3 is mounted on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door frame 4 mounted on one side so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate 5 and a lower plate 6 for storing game balls B under the glass door frame 4. Is provided.

A handle 7 as operating means is provided on the side of the lower plate 6 on the front side of the front frame 3. The handle 7 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown).

A game board 8 (see FIG. 2) is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame 3 (inside of the glass door frame, inside of the outer frame). The game ball launching device is configured such that when the player rotates the handle 7, the game ball B is launched toward the game board 8 with an intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle 7.

Inside the front frame 3 (on the side of the upper plate 5), a speaker 9 for emitting various sound effects as the game progresses and for notifying the player of the game state or the like by voice is embedded. Have been.

As shown in FIG. 2, on one side of the game board 8, an inner rail 10a and an outer rail 10 for guiding the game ball B fired by the game ball launching device to the upper portion of the game board 8.
b is provided.

An operating port 11 and a special winning port 12 are provided below the game board 8. The operating port 11 has a passage for the game ball B, and a blade 13 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. A seesaw 14 is provided at the back of the special winning opening 12, and V
A zone 15 and a winning passage 16 are provided.

In front of the special winning opening 12, a shutter 17 for opening and closing the special winning opening 12 is provided. Shutter 17
Is operated by a special winning opening solenoid 18 provided on the side of the special winning opening 12. Specifically, when the special winning opening solenoid 18 is in the excited state, the shutter 17 is in a substantially horizontal state and the special winning opening 12 is opened. When the special winning opening solenoid 18 is in the non-excited state, the shutter 17 is in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 12 is closed.

A seesaw solenoid 19 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 12. Normally, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in a non-excited state. At this time, the seesaw 14 is in a state inclined toward the V zone 15. When the seesaw solenoid 19 is excited, the seesaw 14 is inclined toward the winning passage 16. That is, when the game ball B wins the big winning opening 12,
The game ball B is guided to either the V zone 15 or the winning passage 16 by the inclination of the seesaw 14. In the present embodiment, when at least one of the game balls B passes through the V zone 15 in the open state of the shutter 17, the seesaw solenoid 19 is excited. Then, when the shutter 17 is closed, it is configured to return to the non-excited state again.

At the center of the game board 8, a special symbol display device 20 as display means is incorporated. The special symbol display device 20 includes a display unit 20a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), and can display an identification symbol, a background image, and the like as identification information. In the present embodiment, for example, in the upper symbol display area 21, the middle symbol display area 22, and the lower symbol display area 23 as identification information display areas of the display unit 20a, a plurality of types and a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed. Here, various game states are derived based on a combination of identification symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23. Examples of the various game states include a jackpot state, a reach state, a detached state, and the like as special game states. Here, the jackpot state is a state that is advantageous to the player, which is generated based on a predetermined condition being satisfied from a normal game state (a state in which the game balls B gradually decrease), which is a relatively disadvantageous state for the player. Say. The reach state refers to one state in the process of reaching the jackpot state. In addition, various display effects typified by various reach effects are performed together with the variable display of the identification symbol. Note that the above-described symbol display area is virtual, and changes appropriately as the game state changes. In addition, the variation mode of the identification symbol is also changed appropriately.

Note that the display of the change of the identification symbol is performed based on the game ball B winning in the operating port 11. However, when the game ball B newly wins the operating port 11 during the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display corresponding to that is performed after the fluctuation display being performed at that time ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held).

Above the display section 20a, a holding lamp 24 indicating the number of times of holding the change display of the identification symbol as described above.
a, 24b, 24c, and 24d are incorporated. The hold lamps 24a to 24d are turned on each time the variable display is held,
It is turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the suspension.

On the upper part of the special symbol display device 20, an ordinary symbol display device 31 is provided. Ordinary symbol display device 31
Has a holding lamp 32 and a 7-segment display unit 33. A pair of passing gates 34 are provided on both left and right sides of the special symbol display device 20. When the game ball B passes through the passage gate 34, the normal symbol display device 31 operates. The normal symbol display device 31 variably displays numbers from “0” to “9” on the 7-segment display unit 33. When the number stops at a predetermined value, the blade 13 of the working port 11 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. The normal symbol display device 31 can store the number of times that the game ball B has passed through the pass gate 34, and displays the number of holdings on the holding lamp 32. Therefore, in a state where all the holding lamps 32 are turned on, even if the game ball B passes through the passage gate 34, it is not counted. In addition, as long as the holding lamp 32 is lit, the ordinary symbol display device 31 operates only as many times as the number of holdings without the game ball B passing through the passing gate 34.

The game board 8 is provided with various switches for detecting a game state of the pachinko machine 1 which changes according to the operation of the player. For example, in the present embodiment, the through switch 40 and the operating port switch 4
1. V-zone switch 42 and count switch 43
Is provided. Here, the through switch 40 detects that the game ball B has passed through the passage gate 34. The switch 41 for the operating port is such that the game ball B
This is to detect that a prize has been won. The V-zone switch 42 is used to set the game ball B in the V-zone 1
No. 5 is detected. The count switch 43 detects that the game ball B has won the special winning opening 12.

Further, various effects lamps, illumination members and the like (not shown) for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to each part of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (extinguishing, lighting, blinking, etc.) of these effect lamps, illumination members, and the like (hereinafter, simply referred to as “lamp”) is changed according to the progress of the game.

Next, various control devices (control boards) mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of each control device. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various control boards such as a main control device (main board) 50 and a display control board 110 as special game state generating means are provided. However, the display control board 110 is incorporated in the special symbol display device 20.

The main board 50 drives the solenoids 18 and 19, the special symbol display device 20, the respective holding lamps 24a to 24d, the ordinary symbol display device 31, the blades 13 and the like based on the detection results of the switches 40 to 43. To control.
The display control board 110 performs display control in the special symbol display device 20. A control device (control board) (not shown) corresponding to the speaker 9 and the lamp, respectively.
Is controlled by the

The main substrate 50 includes a read-only memory (RO)
M), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. A predetermined control program and initial data are stored in the ROM in advance.
Executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM. The calculation result by the CPU is temporarily stored in the RAM.

Various counters are set in the RAM. Specifically, an internal random number counter that determines a jackpot state, a jackpot symbol random number counter that determines a jackpot symbol, each symbol random number counter for determining a stopped symbol in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23, and a reach pattern are determined. For example, various random number counters such as a reach type determination random number counter are set. Also, various counting counters such as a round counter for counting the number of rounds during a big hit, a winning counter for counting the number of winning game balls B to the special winning opening 12, and a holding counter for counting the number of times the variable display is held, as described later. Is set.

The value of each of the random number counters is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Each value of each counter is read out as a random number in accordance with a predetermined condition, and is stored in a random number buffer corresponding to each counter. For example, when the game ball B that has won the operating port 11 is detected by the operating port switch 41, if the read value of the internal random number counter is a specific value, the occurrence of the big hit state is determined. In each counter, when the value of the counter reaches a specific value, the counter returns to the initial value.

The CPU, ROM and RAM are connected to each other via a bus. An interface 50a is also connected to this bus. Interface 50
a is connected to the interface 61 of the display control board 110, various switches, and the like. Here, the main substrate 50 is
A winning signal or the like can be input from the operating port switch 41 or the like via the interface 50a. Also,
The main board 50 transmits various operation commands such as control data to the display control board 110 and other input / output devices (including other control boards), and can control each solenoid, each control board, and the like. .

In the present embodiment, the command is 2
It is composed of bytes. The first byte of this command is keyword information indicating what information will be transmitted from now on. The last byte is
This is content information such as a pattern code corresponding to specific instruction content.

Here, the configuration of the command will be described in detail by taking as an example a command relating to symbol variation transmitted to the display control board 110. When one symbol change is performed, a plurality of types of command groups are sequentially transmitted. Here, the command transmitted first is the pattern information. In this case, the first byte is keyword information indicating that pattern information will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is pattern code information indicating a time information and a variation pattern (including a reach pattern). The time information indicates the change time of the identification symbol, for example, “10
Seconds "or" 30 seconds ". The pattern code information indicates what variation pattern (or any of the variation patterns)
Is executed. In addition, the pattern information also includes information indicating that the symbol change becomes a big hit state, a loss state, and the like.

The command group transmitted following the pattern information is symbol information that is definitely displayed in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23. That is, in the case where each of the fluctuating identification symbols is determined in the order of, for example, the upper, lower, and middle symbol display areas, first, the command transmitted secondly after the pattern information is displayed in the upper symbol display area 21. This is to indicate the identification symbol to be confirmed and displayed. 1 of this command
The byte is the keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the upper symbol display area 21 is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is the pattern code information indicating the symbol to be definitely displayed.
The third transmitted command indicates an identification symbol that is definitely displayed in the lower symbol display area 23, and the fourth transmitted command indicates an identification symbol that is definitely displayed in the middle symbol display area 22. Is what you do. The configuration of these commands is similar to the command transmitted second.

Here, the electrical configuration of the display control board 110 for controlling the display mode in the special symbol display device 20, which is a characteristic part of the present embodiment, will be described. The display control board 110 includes an interface 61, an image data storage unit 62 that stores data such as various images constituting a display image, an image generation processing unit 63 that generates a display image according to various game states, and an image generation unit. A display image storage unit 64 for temporarily storing the display image generated by the processing unit 63; The display image generated here is displayed on the display unit 2.
0a.

The interface 61 receives commands sent from the main board 50 and sequentially transfers the received commands to the image generation processing unit 63.

The image data storage unit 62 is a memory that stores three-dimensional shape information (hereinafter, referred to as an object) corresponding to various images and including three-dimensional shape data. The image data storage unit 62 stores two-dimensional pattern data (hereinafter, referred to as texture) corresponding to the object. Here, the object is
By combining polygon plane data (hereinafter, referred to as polygons) defined as three-dimensional coordinate values, a shape defined as a three-dimensional coordinate value is included in a three-dimensional coordinate system called a local coordinate system. The local coordinate system includes a three-dimensional coordinate system corresponding to each object on which a reference posture object is set. Therefore, the object has the predetermined posture information serving as a reference. However, in the present embodiment, objects composed of one polygon and objects are also included. The image data storage unit 62 stores, for example, a two-dimensional image such as a background image in addition to the object and the texture.

[0095] The image generation processing section 63 executes a program corresponding to the received command to perform various processes, and generates a display image displayed on the display section 20a. First, the image generation processing unit 63 reads various objects from the image data storage unit 62 and sets them in a virtual three-dimensional coordinate space called a world coordinate system. Subsequently, the image generation processing unit 63
Converts an aspect in the world coordinate system viewed from a certain viewpoint into two-dimensional coordinate information. Then, the image generation processing unit 63
Virtually pastes textures on various objects,
For example, an image such as an identification symbol corresponding to the object is generated. Note that the world coordinate system is a three-dimensional coordinate system corresponding to the virtual three-dimensional space in the present embodiment.

The display image storage unit 64 includes the image generation processing unit 6
3 is for storing the display image generated.
The display image storage unit 64 includes a first frame memory 64a and a second frame memory 64b that store display image data for one screen. These frame memories 64a and 64b can store display image data alternately. The display image storage unit 6
The number of frame memories provided in 4 is not limited to two, but may be any number as long as it is one or more. Then, the display image data stored in the display image storage unit 64 is appropriately output to the display unit 20a.

Next, the configuration of the image generation processing section 63 in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the image generation processing section 63, the CPU 71
Program ROM 72, work RAM 73, DMA
The controller 74 is connected via a bus. An interface 75 is also connected to this bus. The interface 75 is connected to the geometry processing unit 76, the rendering processing unit 77, and the pallet processing unit 78 via a bus. Further, the geometry processing unit 76 is connected to the rendering processing unit 77, and transfers the result of the coordinate calculation processing executed there to the rendering processing unit 77. The rendering processing unit 77 is connected to the pallet processing unit 78 and the selector unit 79. Here, the palette processing unit 78 gives the color palette data to the rendering processing unit 77, and the rendering processing unit 77 transfers the drawn display image data to the selector unit 79. Selector section 79
Is connected to the display image storage unit 64 and the display image output unit 80, and the display image output unit 80 is connected to the display unit 20a. Further, the image data storage unit 62 is connected to the geometry processing unit 76 and the rendering processing unit 77 via a bus, and the geometry processing unit 76 and the rendering processing unit 77 store various image data necessary for generating a display image. Can be read out as appropriate.

Here, the CPU 71 has a program ROM
A central processing unit that controls the entire special symbol display device 20 based on the control program stored in 72.
Mainly, the CPU 71 executes a program corresponding to the command sent from the main board 50, and performs a process of setting screen configuration information of a display image to be displayed on the display unit 20a.

Specifically, first, the CPU 71 executes a display program for performing display control corresponding to the received command, and performs processing for setting an object, a viewpoint, and the like in the world coordinate system. The CPU 71 sequentially writes the obtained screen configuration information in the work RAM 73. The CPU 71 performs the following every predetermined interrupt processing interval.
It instructs the DMA controller 74 to transfer the image configuration information in the work RAM 73. As the interrupt processing, for example, the display unit 2 that is output at 1/30 second or 1/60 second intervals
For example, a vertical scanning signal of 0a is used. For this reason, the screen configuration information is generated by, for example, a display program executed during interrupt processing that occurs at predetermined intervals. The screen configuration information includes various data for generating a display image for one screen displayed on the display unit 20a. Specifically, coordinate values for arranging the object in the world coordinate system, rotation angle data indicating the posture of the object to be arranged in the world coordinate system by the amount of rotation from the reference posture of the object, and rotation angle data in the world coordinate system Coordinate values for setting the viewpoint, rotation angle data for rotating the line of sight in order to determine the line of sight of the viewpoint in the world coordinate system in a predetermined direction, objects, textures, and background images stored in the image data storage unit 62 And various data such as a storage address.

The program ROM 72 stores a program to be executed first by the CPU 71 when the gaming machine is turned on, a plurality of types of display programs for performing display control according to commands, and the like. The program ROM 72 also stores color pallet data for giving color information to image data. For example, as the display program, there is a program or the like that sequentially updates the arrangement position and the like of the identification symbol on the background image for each interruption process, and sequentially generates screen configuration information in which the identification symbol fluctuates on the background image. The display program includes not only a program that is executed independently but also a program that generates a task for performing display according to the type of command by combining a plurality of tasks, for example.

Therefore, when executing a display program corresponding to various fluctuation patterns, the CPU 71 refers to various tables stored in the program ROM 72 in advance, and combines new tasks to form the main board 5.
Various display modes can be created based on the various fluctuation patterns determined by 0. For example, set a table to select various effect patterns,
When executing various reach effect programs, various effect displays can be performed by combining effect programs such as slip fluctuation, re-fluctuation, and reach notice. Further, a development-type reach effect in which various reach effects have been developed may be similarly performed. That is, the basic reach pattern is determined on the main board 50 side, and whether or not to perform the extended reach may be determined on the display control board 110 side with reference to a predetermined table. Note that the “reach notice” may be any indication as long as it is possible to suggest that the reach state is likely to be generated by this effect, or the effect that the effect will affect the occurrence rate of the reach state. It does not matter if the condition does not occur.

The work RAM 73 stores data and the like obtained by executing the program. mainly,
The work RAM 73 temporarily stores the screen configuration information set by the CPU 71.

The DMA controller 74 transfers the data stored in the work RAM 73 collectively without going through the processing by the CPU 71. That is, the DMA controller 74 collectively transfers the screen configuration information stored in the work RAM 73 to the interface 75 based on a transfer start instruction from the CPU 71.

The interface 75 receives the screen configuration information transferred from the DMA controller 74 and transmits various data included in the screen configuration information to each of the processing units 76 and 7.
7, 78. Specifically, for the geometry processing unit 76, the storage address of the object stored in the image data storage unit 64, the arrangement coordinate value for arranging the object in the world coordinate system, and the arrangement coordinate value for setting the viewpoint Is transmitted as data to be subjected to coordinate calculation. The data of the storage address of the texture and the like stored in the image data storage unit 64 and the like are transmitted to the rendering processing unit 77. Pallet processing unit 28
, Color pallet data or the like for instructing the color of the texture is transmitted.

The geometry processing section 76 performs a coordinate calculation process based on the received data. The geometry processing unit 76 performs a coordinate calculation process associated with the movement or rotation of various objects based on the data provided from the interface 75. Specifically, the geometry processing unit 76 reads the object stored in the image data storage unit 64 based on the storage address. The geometry processing unit 76 arranges the object in the world coordinate system based on the arrangement coordinate value of the object. In this way, the geometry processing unit 76 calculates the coordinate values of each polygon constituting the object in the world coordinate system. At this time, the posture of the object changes based on the rotation angle data. In addition, the geometry processing unit 76 sets the viewpoint in the world coordinate system.
The viewpoint is set based on the arrangement coordinate values. The viewpoint direction changes based on the rotation angle data. Then, the geometry processing unit 76 converts the calculated coordinate values of each polygon into coordinate values of a viewpoint coordinate system with respect to the viewpoint. Further, the geometry processing unit 76
Sets the projection plane for projecting the object to be perpendicular to the viewing direction. The geometry processing unit 76 projects the object on a projection plane, and sets the coordinate value of each polygon to 2
Convert to dimensional coordinate values. The geometry processing unit 76 calculates the converted coordinate values of each polygon as projection information. Then, this projection information is supplied to the rendering processing unit 7.
7 is output. However, the projection information corresponds to a display image for one screen displayed on the display unit 20a, and information corresponding to a plurality of objects within a view range of a viewpoint is written therein. In the present embodiment,
The geometry processing unit 76 handles the objects read from the image data storage unit 64 for each object. That is, the object set in the world coordinate system is controlled without being decomposed into polygon units. This makes it possible to simplify various arithmetic processes in the geometry processing unit 76. But,
The present invention is not limited to this, and control may be performed in units of polygons.

The rendering processor 77 renders a display image based on the received data. The rendering processing unit 77 renders a display image based on the projection information input from the geometry processing unit 76. Specifically, the rendering processing unit 77 first reads the background image data from the image data storage unit 62. The rendering processing unit 77 sets the background image in the first frame memory 64a (or the second frame memory 64b) provided in the display image storage unit 64. Rendering processing unit 77
Develops each polygon in the first frame memory 64a based on the projection information. Thus, the rendering processing unit 77 obtains an address indicating a position corresponding to the coordinate value of each vertex of each polygon in the first frame memory 64a. Next, the rendering processing unit 77 deforms the texture read from the image data storage unit 62 according to the shape of each polygon. Rendering processing unit 77
Draws the texture on an area corresponding to each polygon based on each address in the first frame memory 64a. At this time, the rendering processing unit 77 also adds color information to each texture with reference to the storage address of the texture in the image data storage unit 62 and the color palette data input from the palette processing unit 78. In this manner, a display image in which images corresponding to various objects are drawn on the background image is generated in the first frame memory 64a.

In the geometry processing section 76 or the rendering processing section 77, a clipping process for determining a portion for generating a display image and a portion which can be seen by the arrangement positional relationship of each polygon with respect to the viewpoint in the world coordinate system. Processing such as hidden surface processing for determining an invisible portion and shading calculation processing for calculating the degree of light hit from the light source and the state of reflection are appropriately performed.

The pallet processing unit 78 appropriately supplies color information based on a plurality of types of color pallets to the rendering processing unit 77 based on the received data. The pallet processing unit 78 stores a plurality of types of color palettes composed of a plurality of types of color information.
It has AM. The pallet processing unit 78 stores the color pallet data sent from the program ROM 72 in the pallet RAM. The pallet processing unit 78
The color palette data specified by U71 is provided to the rendering processing unit 77. At this time, the pallet processing unit 7
8 gives the rendering processing unit 77 the storage address of the color palette stored in the palette RAM. Then, when the rendering processing unit 77 draws the display image, the color information stored in the storage address is referred to. Each color information is determined by a combination of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Also,
When the data size of the color pallet is, for example, 16 bits, predetermined color information is assigned to each value of 0 to 15. Each data of the color palette, that is, each pallet is assigned to each dot constituting the texture. Therefore, when each dot is drawn based on the color information of each palette, the entire texture is drawn. Further, by sequentially changing the color information assigned to each of the color palettes, a plurality of types of textures having different shades can be generated stepwise.

The selector section 79 is connected to the first frame memory 64a or the second frame memory 64 of the display image storage section 64.
This controls writing of the display image data to the display image data b, and controls reading of the display image data to be transmitted to the display image output unit 80. That is, the selector section 79 switches the first frame memory 64a and the second frame memory 64b sequentially so that writing and reading of the display image are performed alternately in the frame memories 64a and 64b. When the rendering process is performed by the rendering processing unit 77 under the control of the selector unit 79, either the first frame memory 64a or the second frame memory 64b provided in the image storage unit 64 is used. One is selected, and the display image is drawn there. At the same time, the already generated display image is read from the frame memory on which the drawing process has not been performed, and is output to the display image output unit 80.

The display image output section 80 converts the display image data read by the selector section 79 into a video signal (for example, RGB).
Signal and the like and output to the display unit 20a.

Next, various display modes such as a change in the identification symbol displayed on the display section 20a will be described in detail.

Normally, on the display section 20a, a plurality of types of identification symbols are displayed in a variable manner in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23 so as to scroll from right to left (see FIG. 5). Also, in the present embodiment, the background image is displayed so as to slowly scroll from left to right behind the display in which the identification symbol is variably displayed. The identification symbol in the present embodiment includes various animal symbols as a second component to which a numeric symbol as a first component of any of “1” to “9” is attached, and a plurality of types of “egg” symbols. It is composed of When the identification symbol is variably displayed, each animal symbol is displayed as if it is moving in the direction of variability by moving its limbs or the like. In addition, the “egg” symbol is displayed so as to fluctuate while repeatedly jumping and shrinking.

Here, the order of changing the identification symbols in the symbol display areas 21 to 23 will be described. In the upper symbol display area 21, each identification symbol is sequentially displayed and fluctuates so that the numeral symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in descending order with respect to the fluctuation direction. Also, in the middle and lower symbol display areas 22 and 23, each identification symbol is sequentially displayed and fluctuates so that the numeral symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order with respect to the fluctuation direction. Then, in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23, the “egg” symbol is displayed between the animal symbols. In addition, these orders may be appropriately changed, new identification symbols may be added, or the number of changing identification symbols may be increased or decreased. For example, in the present embodiment, in the middle symbol display area 22, the “egg” is displayed between the identification symbol with the numeral symbol “9” and the identification symbol with the numeral symbol “1”. Instead of a symbol, a numeric symbol "0"
The identification symbol marked with is appropriately displayed (for example, when a reach state is reached).

In the present embodiment, the symbol fluctuations occur after a lapse of a predetermined time, by the upper symbol display area 21, the lower symbol display area 23
It stops in the order of the middle symbol display area 22. However, this is only one example, and the stop may be performed in another order. In this way (when the symbol stops or in the process of stopping), the various game states as described above are indicated on the display unit 20a by the combination of the stopped identification symbols.

Here, the various game states shown on the display section 20a and the display modes thereof will be described in detail.

When the symbol change is stopped in all the symbol display areas 21 to 23, the predetermined jackpot line L
There are cases where the same type of identification symbols are arranged along 1 to L5. For example, in FIG. 6A, the identification symbols having the numeral symbol “5” are arranged along the oblique jackpot line L5 that is inclined downward and to the right. The symbols that constitute such a combination are called “big hit symbols”. When the winning combination is established, the special winning combination such as opening of the special winning opening 12 is activated, and a winning state advantageous to the player comes. That is, the player can acquire more premium balls.

The big hit line in the present embodiment includes a central vertical line L1, left and right vertical lines L2, L
3, and two oblique (upward and downward) cross lines L4 and L5 constitute a jackpot line.

The reach state refers to a state immediately before a jackpot (of course, the state may not reach the jackpot). The reach state in the present embodiment includes a state in which the change of the identification symbol in the lower symbol display area 23 stops on the jackpot lines L1 to L5 with the same type of symbol as the stop symbol in the upper symbol display area 21. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the upper symbol display area 21 and the lower symbol display area 23, the vehicle stops at the same identification symbol having the numeral symbol "2" on the oblique jackpot line L5 inclined downward and to the right. The middle symbol display area 22 shows a state where the identification symbol is still changing. In such a case, the big hit state is generated on the condition that the stop symbols on the big hit line in the middle symbol display area 22 are the same type of identification symbols as the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23. However, in the present embodiment, the “egg” symbol is excluded from the jackpot symbol.

In the above reach state, the middle symbol display area 2
In addition to the change of the identification symbol of No. 2 which finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbol in both the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23, a different type of symbol is displayed. (Hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach pattern"), and those which do not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state") are included. Further, after the symbol change in the middle symbol display area 22 is once stopped, the identification symbols in all the symbol display areas 21 to 23 (or a part of the symbol display areas) are replaced again, and thereafter all the symbol display areas 21 to 23 are replaced. The case where the identification symbol is confirmed and displayed (also referred to as re-variation) is also included.

In the reach state, one of various reach effects is performed. As these reach patterns, various reach patterns are set in addition to “normal reach (see FIG. 6B)” in which the identification symbol of the middle symbol display area 22 simply scrolls and fluctuates. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “Super Reach” is started, “Normal Reach”
The expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of. Also, in “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value may be different depending on each reach pattern.

For example, in the present embodiment, as a super reach, "Armagillo Reach (see FIG. 10)" in which Armadillo appears as a character, "Tornado Reach (see FIG. 11 etc.)" in which the identification pattern is rotated by a tornado,
The chase reach (FIG. 13) in which the discrimination symbol that has jumped out from behind pushes the discrimination symbol stopped forward.
), And "pointing reach (see FIG. 14)" in which the girl tries to stop the jackpot symbol is executed.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. First, when detecting that the game ball B has won the operating port 11 based on the detection signal from the operating port switch 41, the main board 50 turns on the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d based on the detection result. For example, two hold lamps 24a and 24
If b is lit, the third hold lamp 24c
Lights up. However, this is excluded when all the holding lamps 24a to 24d are turned on. Then, the main board 50 adds “1” to the value of the hold counter.

Subsequently, the main board 50 is connected to the operation port switch 4.
Based on the detection signal from 1, the values of the internal random number counter, the jackpot symbol random number counter, each symbol random number counter, and the reach type determination random number counter are stored in each random number buffer. The main board 50 turns off the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d at a predetermined timing, and decrements the value of the holding counter by "1". Note that the predetermined timing means a predetermined time (several seconds) after the change or the like has been completed if the symbol change or the big hit control has been performed.

The main board 50 outputs a symbol change command based on each value of each counter stored in each random number buffer to the display control board 110. At the same time, the main substrate 50
Outputs various commands corresponding to the symbol variation command to various control boards. Then, on the display control board 110 or the like that receives the command, control corresponding to each command is performed.

Here, when the display control board 110 receives a group of commands related to the symbol change (data group transmitted at the time of one symbol change), the display control board 110 sequentially generates a display image in which the identification symbol fluctuates, and generates the display image 20a. To be displayed. At this time, the display control board 110 executes various reach effect patterns based on the pattern information included in the symbol change command. These reach effect patterns are executed from the start of the change of the identification symbol to the final display, or for the number of seconds of time data set separately.

Thereafter, the main board 50 outputs a confirmation command to the display control board 110 at a timing corresponding to a predetermined time based on a timer of the main board 50. When receiving the confirmation command, the display control board 110 confirms and displays the symbol corresponding to the symbol information when the variation based on the time information of the symbol variation command is completed. For example, when a jackpot occurs, a command including the symbol information of the jackpot symbol determined by the internal symbol counter is transmitted at the final stage of the reach effect, and the jackpot symbol is displayed on the display unit 20.
a is fixedly displayed.

After transmitting the confirmation command to the display control board 110, the main board 50 confirms whether or not the combination of the identification symbols confirmed and displayed on the display section 20a is a jackpot combination. Then, when the combination of the identification symbols is not a winning combination, the main board 50 repeatedly performs the above-described symbol variation process when confirming that the symbol variation is suspended. Here, when it is confirmed that the symbol change is not suspended, the main board 50 waits until a new detection signal is input from the operating port switch 41.

When the combination of the identification symbols is a jackpot combination, the main board 50 clears the round counter to “0” and sends a command to notify the jackpot state to the display control board 110 or the like. Output. Thereby, the jackpot notification display is performed on the display unit 20a.

Next, the main board 50 clears the winning counter to "0" and sets a predetermined flag for winning determination to "0". The round counter is incremented by "1". Subsequently, the main board 50 excites the large winning opening solenoid 18 to depress the shutter 17 to be in a substantially horizontal state and open the large winning opening 12. As a result, the game ball B comes to the prize in the V zone 15 and the prize passage 16, so that a big hit state in which the player can obtain a large number of pachinko balls is obtained.

During the big hit state, the main board 50 appropriately determines whether or not the value of the winning counter is smaller than a predetermined value. If this determination condition is satisfied, the main board 50 determines whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 12 has yet to come. Then, when the scheduled closing time has not arrived, the main board 50 continuously repeats this determination processing. Therefore, unless the game balls B win more than a predetermined value after the opening of the special winning opening 12 or the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening 12 continues to be opened. If more game balls B win than the predetermined value or the scheduled closing time comes, the main board 50
Demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 18. As a result, the shutter 17 is raised to a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 12 is closed.

Thereafter, main board 50 determines whether or not the value of the round counter is smaller than a predetermined value. When the value of the round counter is smaller than the predetermined value, the main board 50 determines whether or not there is a prize. Here, if there is a prize, the main substrate 50 repeats this process. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 12 is repeated until the continuation condition for the game ball B winning in the V zone 15 is satisfied a predetermined number of times. For example, it is assumed here that the predetermined value of the winning counter is set to "10", the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to "about 29.5 seconds", and the predetermined value of the round counter is set to "16". In such a case, after opening the special winning opening 12, one of (1) ten game balls B win in the special winning opening 12 and (2) approximately 29.5 seconds elapse. When the condition is satisfied, the special winning opening 12 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 12 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball B wins in the V zone 15.

If the value of the round counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined value or there is no winning, the main board 50 determines that the big hit state has ended and outputs a command to notify the fact to the display control board 110. Then, a display to the effect that the big hit state has ended is displayed on the display unit 20a.

In this embodiment, the game mode is switched based on a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, the game mode is 2
There are two modes. For example, a normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about 5 times as large as that of the normal mode (hereinafter referred to as “probable Mode). In this game mode, the next game mode is set according to the type of the big hit symbol. In the present embodiment, when the number symbol of the big hit symbol is an even number (normal symbol), the normal mode is set in the next game. If the number symbol of the jackpot symbol is an odd number (probable variation symbol), the next game will be set to the probability variation mode as a special mode. When each game mode is set, a process of notifying the next game mode is executed at the end of the big hit. As the notification mode, for example, changing the color of the background image on the display unit 20a is exemplified. However, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set.

In general, the concept of the probability change mode is as follows: (1) An opportunity to open the blade 13 of the operating port 11 by increasing the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 33 as compared with the normal case. (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display unit 33, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 13 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) special The change time of the identification symbol of the display unit 20a of the symbol display device 20 may be shortened, and (5) the jackpot probability may be higher than that in the normal mode, but in the probable change mode in the present embodiment,
In addition to (5), all items (1) to (4) are executed.

Next, the display control processing in the special symbol display device 20 will be described in detail.

In the image generation processing section 63, the CPU 71
Receives the command related to the symbol variation sent from the main board 50 sequentially, and converts the received command to the work RA.
It is stored in the command buffer provided in M73. CPU
Reference numeral 71 sequentially calls commands stored in the command buffer. A display program such as a symbol variation pattern corresponding to this command is selected from the program ROM 72,
Execute the display program.

The CPU 71 executes the display program and sequentially sets the corresponding image configuration information. The geometry processing unit 76 reads objects corresponding to various symbols and the like displayed on the display unit 20a from the image data storage unit 62 based on the image configuration information, and sets the objects in the world coordinate system. The geometry processing unit 76 sequentially updates the arrangement position and orientation of each object according to the image configuration information.

The geometry processing unit 76 sequentially converts the coordinate values of each vertex of each polygon constituting the object into coordinate values in the world coordinate system. The geometry processing unit 76 converts the coordinate values of each vertex of each polygon into coordinate values of a viewpoint coordinate system based on the viewpoint.

The geometry processing section projects each object on a projection plane. Thus, each vertex of each polygon constituting each object is converted into a two-dimensional coordinate value on the projection plane.

When the projection of all objects within the field of view is completed, the geometry processing unit 76 sends the two-dimensional coordinate values of each vertex on the projection plane to the rendering processing unit 77 as projection information.

The rendering processing unit 77 reads the background image from the image data storage unit 62, and reads out the background image from the display image storage unit 64.
Set in the frame memory of Rendering processing unit 7
7 obtains a position in the frame memory of the display image storage unit 64 corresponding to the coordinate value of each vertex included in the projection information.
The rendering processing unit 77 reads a texture from the image data storage unit 62. The rendering processing unit 77
It is deformed according to the shape of the polygon to which the texture is to be pasted, and is drawn at the corresponding position in the frame memory. When drawing of all polygons in the frame buffer is completed, a display image to be displayed on the display unit 20a is generated in the frame buffer of the image storage unit 27. The display image is output to the display unit 20a for each interruption process. The display unit 20a sequentially displays the display images sequentially sent.

Specifically, at the time of the normal change of the identification symbol as shown in FIG. 5, the symbol objects corresponding to the identification symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 21 to 23 are sequentially set in the world coordinate system. Then, the arrangement positions of these symbol objects are sequentially updated so as to move along the horizontal axis direction of the projection plane. At this time, the symbol object moves from right to left as viewed from the viewpoint in the horizontal axis direction of the projection plane. By doing so, in the symbol display areas 21 to 23, the identification symbols scrolling from right to left are displayed on the display section 20a.

Here, each symbol object is projected in parallel to the projection plane so that there is no difference in the display style of each identification symbol displayed in each symbol display area 21 to 23. By doing so, the same type of identification symbol is displayed in the same display mode regardless of the arrangement position of each symbol object with respect to the viewpoint.

At the same time, the geometry processing unit 76
The position of the symbol object is moved, and the posture of each partial object corresponding to the limb or the like of each animal symbol is sequentially updated according to the rotation amount derived by the CPU 71, so that each partial object is controlled to be moving. .
In this way, the display section 20a displays the animal symbol as if it were running and moving. In addition, the geometry processing unit 76 moves the arrangement position of the “egg” object corresponding to the “egg” design, and deforms its shape by matrix calculation processing or the like. For example, in the present embodiment, scaling is performed in the vertical axis direction. Therefore, on the display unit 20a, an “egg” symbol that fluctuates while expanding and contracting in the vertical axis direction is displayed.

Here, the background image set in the frame memory is a part of the background image stored in the image data storage unit 62, and the rendering processing unit 77 sequentially shifts the portion to be read by a predetermined amount. This realizes a display mode in which the background image scrolls.

[0147] The CPU 71 executes the change display processing of the identification symbol, and appropriately executes the display effect processing such as various reach patterns, slip change, re-change or reach notice. Specifically, the CPU 71 refers to a predetermined table based on the received command and determines whether or not to execute any display effect processing. First, the CPU 71
Determines whether or not the command includes information indicating that this time is a jackpot, and determines whether or not the command includes information indicating that this time is out of reach. C
The PU 71 selects a table to be referred based on the determination result, determines an effect pattern corresponding to the table, and executes various game effects. The CPU 71 sets different tables depending on whether the received command includes, for example, information indicating that the current time is a jackpot, and information including that this time is a missed reach time. refer.
By doing so, it is easier to perform the “reach notice” at the time of the jackpot,
For example, it is possible to make it difficult to perform a reach announcement or the like.

When performing the reach announcement effect, the CPU 71 executes the above-described program for displaying the symbol variation and also executes the program for performing the reach announcement effect. In the present embodiment, as a reach announcement effect, a display effect is performed in which a group of flamingos crosses behind a fluctuating identification symbol. In this case, FIG.
As shown in (a), the display unit 20a has a group of 5
A flamingo of feathers is displayed.

At this time, in addition to setting the design object, the geometry processing unit 76 sets the object corresponding to the flamingo group in the world coordinate system.
The flamingo objects set here are not individually independent, but are stored as a set of flamingo group objects obtained by grouping the flamingo objects. The shape of each flamingo simulates one operation mode of a series of operations for moving the blade. The image data storage unit 62 stores a plurality of flamingo group objects having different shapes of the flamingos, that is, different operation modes. The geometry processing unit 76 continuously sets these flamingo group objects in a predetermined order while moving their arrangement positions. By doing so, when a group of flamingos is displayed on the display unit 20a, a flamingo crossing while moving the wing behind the identification symbol is displayed.

In addition to the reach announcement effect described above, the CPU 71 also performs a reach announcement effect indicating to the player that the possibility of developing into the reach state or the jackpot state is higher. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the above-mentioned flamingo group appears on the display unit 20a,
In addition, an effect is performed in which a horde of flamingos appears.

In this case, the geometry processing section 76 sequentially sets the above-mentioned flamingo group objects at a plurality of places. In other words, a large group of flamingos is realized by displaying a plurality of groups of five flamingos. Therefore,
The flamingo hordes no longer need to be remembered separately.

The changing identification symbol is displayed in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23 so that the changing speed gradually decreases. Then, in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23, the variation of the identification symbol is sequentially stopped. In the present embodiment, first, a specified predetermined stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23 in order.

At this time, the CPU 71 confirms whether or not a reach state is currently occurring. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the identification symbols stopped and displayed in the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23 are of the same type on at least one big hit line. When the reach state is not attained, the change of the identification symbol is stopped so that the stopped symbol is fixedly displayed in the middle symbol display area 22. on the other hand,
In the case of the reach state, various reach effects are performed.

The CPU 71 determines that the current cross lines L4, L
5 to determine whether or not double reach has occurred. If double reach occurs, the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 2 are displayed.
Recognition symbol (reach symbol) constituting the reach state of No. 3
Delete symbols other than. Subsequently, the CPU 71 performs various reach effects.

On the other hand, when double reach is not achieved,
First, the CPU 71 deletes symbols other than the identification symbols (reach symbols) constituting the reach state of the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a display control process performed when a reach state occurs in a central vertical jackpot line L1 will be described. The geometry processing unit 76 moves the arrangement position of each symbol object set in the world coordinate system so that the reach symbol is moved and displayed on a diagonal corner of the display unit 20a. Specifically, in the upper symbol display area 21, the reach symbol is moved and displayed to the left, and the lower symbol display area 23
In, the reach symbol is moved and displayed to the right. In this manner, the reach symbols are arranged, for example, on the oblique jackpot line L5 that is inclined downward and to the right (see FIG. 8B).
It should be noted that the display mode in which the off symbol is erased is realized by the rendering processing unit 77 performing a mask process on a portion corresponding to each identification symbol.

When the reach state occurs, the CPU 71
Various reach operation processes are performed based on the command.

If the obtained reach pattern is “normal reach”, the CPU 71 executes the normal reach operation processing after the CPU has entered the reach state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the changing identification symbol is displayed in an enlarged manner in the middle symbol display area 22. In this case, the geometry processing unit 76 controls each symbol object such that the fluctuating identification symbol is fluctuated and displayed at a relatively low speed. Then, after projecting the symbol object on the projection plane, the geometry processing unit 76 enlarges the two-dimensional information of the projected symbol object to a predetermined size.

When the obtained reach pattern is "armadillo reach", the CPU 71 executes the armadillo reach operation processing. In this case, on the display unit 20a, first, the identification symbol that fluctuates in the middle symbol display area 22 is temporarily stopped and displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10A, an armadillo AL is introduced. Next, on the display unit 20a, the armadillo AL is displayed so as to be round and jump. Then, the armadillo AL is displayed so as to jump on the stop symbol in the middle symbol display area 22. And when the "Egg" symbol is stopped in the center,
On the right side, it is displayed as jumping over the stopped animal symbol. On the other hand, when the animal symbol is stopped at the center of the middle symbol display area 22, the armadillo AL is displayed so as to jump on the animal symbol stopped at the center position.

Further, after the armadillo AL has jumped several times on the identification symbol on which the armadillo AL has jumped, an operation display for pushing the identification symbol downward is displayed. Further, in association with the operation of the armadillo AL, all the identification symbols displayed on the display unit 20a are displayed so as to be pushed down. Further, in association with the downward movement of the identification symbol, a boring pin group BPG as a display object including a plurality of boring pins is displayed so as to descend from above (see FIG. 10B). . However, at this stage, only a part of the bowling pin group BPG is displayed, and the whole image is not displayed.

Subsequently, when the reach effect is out of reach, the armadillo AL cannot completely push down the identification symbol, and the identification symbol is displayed so as to return to the original position. . At this time, the partially displayed bowling pin group BPG also moves upward and is erased from the display unit 20a. Then, it is displayed as if the armadillo AL is falling. At this point, the armadillo reach production has been completed, and each symbol display area 21-2
The stop symbol in 3 is determined.

On the other hand, when the reach effect reaches the jackpot state, all the identification symbols are displayed on the display unit 2.
0a is pushed out of the display area and erased. In conjunction with this, the boring pin group BPG is arranged and displayed at the center of the display unit 20a (see FIG. 10C). In addition, a new ground, a background, and the like are displayed along with the arrangement and display of the bowling pin group BPG. Each bowling pin is provided with an animal face or a number pattern corresponding to each animal pattern. In the present embodiment, when the bowling pin group BPG is arranged and displayed, it is determined that the big hit state occurs.

After the boring pin group BPG is displayed as if it has moved away to the predetermined position, the display section 20a
Will reappear Armadillo AL. After the armadillo AL starts running, it is displayed as rolling toward the bowling pin group BPG.

Armadillo AL has a bowling pin group BP
When colliding with G, the boring pin is flipped off and is sequentially deleted from the display area of the display unit 20a. Then, the display control is performed so that the armadillo AL is erased and only the bowling pin corresponding to the big hit symbol remains without falling down to the end.

Subsequently, the bowling pin corresponding to the jackpot symbol is broken, and a jackpot symbol appears from the crack. Then, the display unit 20a switches to the display mode at the time of the normal fluctuation, and the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the big hit line when the reach state occurs.

When the obtained reach pattern is "tornado reach", the CPU 71 executes the tornado reach operation processing program. First, FIG.
As shown in (2), after the display unit 20a enters the reach state, the background image is switched from the one during normal fluctuation to the background image for tornado reach. At the same time, a rotating body and a tornado TM as a whirlwind display target are displayed in the center of the display unit 20a. Note that the tornado TM corresponds to “local violent whirlwind” in the present embodiment.

At this stage, the variation of the identification symbol in the middle symbol display area 22 is the same as the variation at the time of “normal reach”, and the identification symbol is scrolled and displayed in the horizontal direction. That is, the identification symbol is moved and displayed in the horizontal direction. At this time, the animal symbol is displayed in an active motion mode such as running. Note that the moving display of the identification symbol in the present embodiment includes displacement of the position where the identification symbol is displayed.

Here, the processing performed by the image generation processing unit 63 to display the tornado TM will be described. First, the geometry processing unit 76 reads a substantially cylindrical disk object from the image data storage unit 62. Then, the geometry processing unit 76 sets a plurality of disk objects in the world coordinate system based on the read data of the disk object. The plurality of disk objects are stacked so as to be parallel to the longitudinal axis direction of the projection plane (of course, they need not be parallel). This allows
A cylindrical tornado object composed of a plurality of disk objects is set in the world coordinate system.

For each disk object, the amount of change in the arrangement position and the like in the world coordinate system is controlled by a predetermined arithmetic expression (for example, a sine function or the like).
However, in the present embodiment, a predetermined table that defines the amount of change of each disk object and the like is prepared in advance. Then, the CPU 71 sets the screen configuration information with reference to this table. The geometry processing unit 76 sequentially updates the arrangement position and the like of each disk object in the world coordinate system based on the screen configuration information. Specifically, in the world coordinate system, the arrangement position of each disk object changes so as to vibrate in the horizontal axis direction of the projection plane. As a result, in the world coordinate system, a plurality of stacked disk objects are sequentially set so as to vibrate like waves with the longitudinal axis of the projection plane as the center axis. Also, based on the table, the size of each disk object, the amplitude of the vibrating disk object, and the like also change appropriately. However, the present invention is not limited to the control based on the table, and each disk object may be controlled by a change amount randomly calculated by the CPU 71 as appropriate.

Next, in the rendering processing unit 77, a texture is pasted on each disk object. After that, the rendering processing unit 77 performs a mask process on the pasted texture. By performing this masking process, a streak is formed in the circumferential direction on the side of the cylinder of each disk object, and the tornado TM is displayed in a translucent state. In this manner, on the display unit 20a, a tornado TM having a reality that appears to rotate while swelling is displayed. Here, since the tornado TM is in a translucent state, even when the identification symbol is located behind the tornado TM, at least a part of the identification symbol is tornado TM.
It can be seen through. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the tornado TM from making the identification symbol invisible as much as possible.

[0170] In the "tornado reach" in the present embodiment, as a display effect, a leaf, a car, a fallen tree, etc., which are rolled up by the tornado TM, are displayed separately from the identification symbols which are displayed in a variable manner. In other words, leaves, cars,
A fallen tree or the like corresponds to a predetermined display object in the present embodiment that moves under the influence of the tornado TM.

Now, the tornado TM is displayed so as to approach from the distant position initially displayed in the forward direction. After the tornado TM reaches the predetermined position, when each of the variably displayed identification symbols reaches the predetermined position, the variation of the identification symbol is switched. Specifically, the moving direction of the identification symbol, which has been scroll-displayed in the middle symbol display area 22, changes in such a manner as to be caught in the wind caused by the tornado TM (in a manner affected by the tornado TM). Then, the rotation fluctuation display is made so as to rotate around the tornado TM. That is, the moving display of the identification symbol is switched from the moving display in the horizontal direction to the moving display that rotates with the movement in the depth direction. Along with that, the moving direction of the identification symbol is also switched. For example, in the present embodiment, when the identification symbol with the numeric symbol as the first component is scrolled and reaches a predetermined position on both the left and right sides of the middle symbol display area 22, the identification symbol moves in the moving direction. Switching is performed.

When the change of the identification symbol is switched (switching of the moving direction of the identification symbol), the direction of the part other than the numeral symbol in the identification symbol is continuously adjusted so as to match the variation. It is changing. Therefore, the unnaturalness of the display mode of the identification symbol, which may occur when the moving direction of the identification information is switched, is reduced.

When the moving of the identification symbol (moving direction) is switched, as shown in FIG. 11B, the identification symbol displayed on the left side of the middle symbol display area 22 passes through the left side of the tornado TM. Is displayed so as to rotate around the tornado TM toward the back of the tornado TM.

On the other hand, after the identification symbol displayed on the right side of the middle symbol display area 22 is rotated in the forward direction of the tornado TM,
The display is variably displayed so as to pass around the left side of the tornado TM and turn around the tornado TM toward the back of the tornado TM. At this time, the identification symbol is displayed such that its size changes with the rotation display. For example, the display is relatively large before the tornado TM and relatively small behind the tornado TM. Thereby, a sense of perspective (a sense of depth) is more effectively created. And tornado T
The identification symbols behind M are sequentially erased, and instead,
New identification symbols are sequentially set. In other words, each identification symbol switches behind the tornado TM,
Movement display such as rotating around the tornado TM sequentially is repeatedly performed. The rotation variation mode referred to here includes the concept of a variation mode in which the moving direction of the identification symbol is not constant, as in the scroll variation mode, and the moving direction changes sequentially. The present invention is not limited to a variation mode in which a circular motion is performed.

In order to realize such a display mode, the geometry processing section 76 first arranges and sets each symbol object around the tornado object, and arranges each symbol object so that each symbol object rotates around the tornado object. Are sequentially updated. For this reason, the symbol object approaches or moves away from the viewpoint set in the world coordinate system. Therefore, when the symbol object approaches the viewpoint, the identification symbol is displayed larger than usual, and when the symbol object moves away from the viewpoint, the identification symbol is displayed smaller than usual. That is, the identification symbol is displayed in a relatively large state in front of the tornado TM, and is displayed in a relatively small state behind the tornado TM.

In this embodiment, when the rotation fluctuation display is started as a display effect, for a while, the identification symbol is displayed so as to rotate relatively near the tornado TM at a relatively high speed. Is done. Then, as the time elapses, the fluctuation speed is gradually reduced, and the identification symbol is displayed so as to rotate away from the tornado TM.

In the present embodiment, the posture (orientation) of the animal symbol as the second component is displayed so as to change with the rotation change display of the identification symbol (FIG. 11).
(C)). That is, the animal symbol is displayed so as to rotate with reference to the predetermined point set therein. Here, the posture change of the animal symbol will be described with the posture of the animal symbol when the identification symbol is stopped as a reference posture. Here, the direction in which the identification symbol substantially fluctuates during the normal fluctuation, that is, the front direction of the animal symbol is defined as a first reference direction Jx. A direction parallel to the central axis direction of the tornado TM and perpendicular to the first reference direction Jx at the time of normal fluctuation of the identification symbol is defined as a second reference direction Jy. The near front direction of the identification symbol during normal fluctuation, that is, the left side direction of the animal symbol is the
Let it be the reference direction Jz.

When an identification symbol is set and displayed behind the tornado TM, the posture of the animal symbol is the same as the reference posture. Then, when the identification symbol starts to rotate and change, the posture of the animal symbol gradually changes to the first position on the display.
The reference direction Jx changes diagonally to the upper left, the second reference direction Jy changes to the substantially depth direction, and the third reference direction Jz changes to the upper right. Further, when the identification symbol fluctuates,
Gradually, the posture of the animal symbol is changed so that the first reference direction Jx is directed obliquely upward to the left, the second reference direction Jy is directed obliquely upward to the right, and the third reference direction is directed obliquely downward to the right. (See FIG. 11C). Then, as the identification symbol approaches the center of the display unit 20a (front of the tornado TM), the posture of the animal symbol changes so as to be in the same state as the reference posture. As the identification symbol passes by the central portion of the display section 20a (front of the tornado TM), the posture of the animal symbol is such that the first reference direction Jx is substantially downward and the second reference direction Jy is substantially forward on the display. The third reference direction J
z changes so as to be directed substantially to the left. Subsequently, on the display, the posture of the animal symbol is such that the first reference direction Jx is obliquely downward to the right, the second reference direction Jy is obliquely upward to the front, and the third
The reference direction Jz changes so as to face diagonally right and upward.
Further, when the identification information fluctuates and the animal symbol is on the left side of the tornado TM, the posture of the animal symbol is displayed on the display, the first reference direction Jx is substantially upward, the second reference direction Jy is substantially forward, and The three reference directions Jz are substantially leftward. Further, when the identification symbol fluctuates, the posture of the animal symbol gradually changes on the display, such that the first reference direction Jx is diagonally upper left, the second reference direction Jy is diagonally upper right, and the third reference direction is right. It changes so as to face diagonally downward. Then, when the identification information reaches behind the tornado TM,
The posture of the animal design is similar to the reference posture.

At this time, the posture (orientation) of the numeral symbol attached to the animal symbol is changed with respect to the animal symbol whose posture is changed.
And its display mode does not always change. Therefore, the number (the number itself) is always displayed in a state that is easy for the player to see.

In order to realize such a display mode, the geometry processing unit 76 updates the arrangement position of each symbol object and changes the posture of the animal symbol object corresponding to the animal symbol. Specifically, the geometry processing unit 76 adjusts and sets the amount of rotation of the animal design object based on the rotation angle data and the like included in the screen configuration information set by the CPU 71. Also,
The geometry processing unit 76 changes and sets the posture of each partial object corresponding to the limbs and the like of the animal design as needed. Thereby, the animal symbol at the time of the rotation change of the identification symbol is
It is displayed in an active operation mode in which the limbs are fluttering. Therefore, it is possible to express a state of resisting the rotation fluctuation forcedly performed by the tornado TM.

In the present embodiment, the animal design object corresponding to the animal design at the time of rotation change display is perspectively projected on the projection plane. By performing the perspective projection, the vertices of each polygon constituting the object are projected toward the viewpoint, and 3
The dimensional coordinate values are converted to two-dimensional coordinate values on the projection plane. Therefore, the animal design generated by perspective projection is
It can be seen more three-dimensionally than an animal design or the like generated by parallel projection. Further, the numeral symbol object corresponding to the numeral symbol is arranged and set so that its posture does not change with respect to the viewpoint. In other words, the arrangement position of the numeric symbol object is updated so that the surface on which the number is written always rotates around the tornado object while facing the viewpoint direction. However, the numeral symbol object is projected parallel to the projection plane so that there is no difference in the display mode of the numeral symbol. Thereby, regardless of the arrangement position of each numeric symbol object with respect to the viewpoint, the numeric symbols are displayed in the same display mode.

Further, in the rendering processing unit 77, a texture of a facial expression as if the animal is suffering is pasted on a partial object corresponding to the head of the animal design, so that the animal design is forcibly performed by the tornado TM. It is possible to express a state of resisting the fluctuation.

When the rotation change is started and a predetermined time has elapsed, the same symbol as the reach symbol is displayed on the display unit 20.
If the vehicle does not stop at the center (front of the tornado TM), the “tornado reach” ends. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12A, when an identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol stops at the center of the display unit 20a (in front of the tornado TM), the big hit is determined. Thereafter, if the type of the jackpot symbol is not a probability variable symbol, a re-lottery effect for finalizing the jackpot symbol (probably variable symbol or normal symbol) to be finally displayed is performed.

Specifically, the reach symbols stopped at the corners of the display section 20a are respectively displayed on the vertical lines L at the center.
Moved up one. At this time, the identification symbol large displayed at the center is not moved, and stands by as it is. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), these three identification symbols (normal symbol group) form a set to form a tornado TM.
Begins to fluctuate around. In addition, the identification symbols (probably changed symbol groups) which are displayed variably before or after any of the jackpot symbols are set as a set of three behind the tornado TM, and set as a set of three from behind the tornado TM. The rotation starts to fluctuate. At this time, the normal symbol group and the probable symbol group rotate and fluctuate in a symmetrical positional relationship with the tornado TM interposed therebetween. Here, the animal symbols included in each of the identification symbols in each of the symbol groups are displayed so as to change the posture when the rotation of the identification symbol is changed as described above. However, each symbol group rotates around the tornado TM so that the relative positional relationship of each identification symbol in each symbol group does not change.

Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, a symbol group serving as a final set of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed at the center of the display section 20a. Subsequently, the central jackpot symbol is reduced and displayed in the central portion of the middle symbol display area 22 at the size of the normal fluctuation. At the same time, on the display unit 20a, the tornado TM disappears, and the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the big hit line L2 when the reach state occurs, for example, as shown in FIG.

If the acquired reach pattern is "chase-reach", the CPU 71 performs "chase-reach" operation processing. The CPU 71 is configured as shown in FIG.
The background image is switched from the one at the time of normal fluctuation to the one for chasing reach as shown in FIG. At the same time, the variation of the identification symbol changes. Specifically, the identification symbols stopped in the reach state are displayed on the left and right sides below the display unit 20a.
In the center of the lower part of the display unit 20a sandwiched between the reach symbols, the changing identification symbols that have been temporarily stopped are displayed. Then, the operation is displayed such that a new identification symbol pops out from the back of the bush displayed in the center of the display unit 20a. Then, the identification symbol stopped at the lower central portion of the display section 20a is skipped and stopped at that position.
This variable display is repeated a plurality of times, and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed.

If the identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol does not stop at the lower center, the "chasing reach" ends. If an identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol stops at the center, the big hit is determined. Thereafter, a re-lottery effect is performed to determine the type of the big hit symbol (for example, a positively changing symbol or a normal symbol). As shown in FIG. 13 (b), three identification symbols of the same type form a set, jump out from the back of the bush in the same direction as in the above-described variable display, and jump off the three stopped identification symbols. This variable display is repeated a plurality of times, and the final big hit symbol is definitely displayed. Then, the display unit 20a switches to the display mode at the time of the normal fluctuation, and the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the big hit line when the reach state occurs.

If the obtained reach pattern is "pointing reach", the CPU 71 performs "pointing reach" operation processing. In this case, as shown in FIG.
The girl character is displayed in the center of the display unit 20a together with the identification symbol displayed in a variable manner. Then, a motion display in which the girl character points to the center of the display unit 20a is performed.
After a lapse of a predetermined time, the change of the identification symbol stops.

If the identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol does not stop at the center, the "pointing reach" ends. If an identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol stops at the center, the big hit is determined.

As described in detail above, in the present embodiment,
When the “tornado reach” is performed, the variation mode of the identification symbol is switched from the scroll variation mode during the normal variation to the rotation variation mode that rotates around the tornado TM. At this time, the identification symbol that has been scroll-variably displayed is rotated and displayed as it is. That is, it is possible to cope with a plurality of variations without switching the identification symbol itself to a different identification symbol. Therefore, since it is not necessary to display many types of identification symbols according to various fluctuation modes, it is possible to reduce confusing display effects that may confuse the player and prevent the interest for the player from being hindered. .
Furthermore, since it can respond to various variations,
Various display effects can be supported. as a result,
The effect of the effect is enhanced, and it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

[0191] Further, when the rotation fluctuation display of "tornado reach" is performed, the display mode is changed so that the posture (orientation) of the animal symbol, which is one component of the identification symbol, is changed. That is, in the case where the identification symbol is variably displayed in a variation mode that involves a change in the variation direction (movement direction) as in the above-described rotation variation mode, the animal symbol is changed according to the change in the variation direction (movement direction). Can be changed. Therefore, as compared with the case where the display pattern has a three-dimensional effect as in the present embodiment and the display mode is changed and the display direction of the identification symbol (moving direction) is changed and displayed, the display mode and the change mode of the identification symbol are different. It is possible to reduce the unnaturalness that can occur in the relationship and reduce the uncomfortable feeling that the player can feel. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player.

Further, in this embodiment, the identification symbol is composed of a numeral symbol and an animal symbol. At the time of the rotation fluctuation display of "tornado reach", the posture of the numeral symbol and its display mode are not changed at all times. That is, the identification symbol is composed of an animal symbol whose display mode changes and a numeric symbol whose display mode does not change. For this reason, the effect of the display effect is enhanced by the change in the display mode of the animal symbol, and the number is always maintained in a state that is easy for the player to see, so that the player can be easily recognized.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(A) In the above embodiment, the normal mode,
Adopting a game mode such as the probability change mode, the concept of the probability change mode, in addition to increasing the jackpot probability,
(1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 33 is increased as compared with the normal time, and the chance of opening the blade 13 of the working port 11 is increased. Shortening the time, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 13 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), and (4) reducing the fluctuation time of the identification symbol of the display unit 20a of the special symbol display device 20. To be implemented. On the other hand, satisfying any one of (1) to (4), in addition to increasing the jackpot probability, may be regarded as the probability change mode. Also,
As the special mode, a time reduction mode (time reduction mode) may be employed instead of the probability change mode. As the time saving mode, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) and (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4) ), (2), (3) and (4)).

(B) As the time saving mode and the probability change mode,
It may be continued until the next big hit,
It continues for a predetermined number of predetermined changes of the identification symbol,
Thereafter, the mode may be switched to the normal mode.
Also, when the time saving mode and the probable change mode are selected,
The special mode may be continued until the jackpot state occurs twice or more. At the same time, as a result, the number of continuations of the probability change mode or the time saving mode (the number of continuations of the big hit state) may be made variable according to the big hit symbol.

(C) In the above embodiment, when performing the rotation variation display, the identification symbol is rotated about the vertical direction of the display section 20a as the center axis. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Further, in the above-described embodiment, all the rotation trajectories of the identification symbol are displayed, and the identification information is variably displayed as if performing a circular motion. The present invention is not limited to this, and a variation mode in which the identification symbol fluctuates on a predetermined arc-shaped trajectory may be included in the rotation variation display in the above embodiment.

(D) Not only at the time of rotation fluctuation in the above embodiment, the posture (orientation) of the animal symbol may be changed, and the display mode may be changed. For example, in the reach state, the animal symbol included in the reach symbol stopped and displayed at the corner of the display unit 20a changes the first reference direction Jx and the third reference direction Jz without changing the second reference direction Jy. The posture may be changed so as to cause the movement. That is, the display mode is such that the animal symbol is rotated in the horizontal direction at that position.

(E) In the above-described embodiment, when performing the rotation change display, the posture change of the animal design is caused by the rotation change, and the posture (orientation) of the animal design is relative to the rotation change axis. May not be changed. For example,
The rotation and fluctuation display may be performed while maintaining the state in which the animal symbol faces the fluctuation direction (moving direction). Thereby, it is possible to display such that the posture (direction) of the animal symbol changes in accordance with the change in the changing direction (moving direction).

The animal symbol is displayed so as to rotate with reference to a predetermined point set therein. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined point may be set outside the animal symbol, and the animal symbol may be rotated or rotated around the point, so that the animal symbol is rotated and displayed around the tornado TM.

(F) In the above embodiment, the "tornado reach" effect is performed as one super reach effect. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed in the specific display mode by the "normal reach", the stop mode is changed and the type of the identification symbol is changed to the positively changing symbol. As "Tornado Reach"
An effect may be performed.

(G) In the above embodiment, the tornado T
M is displayed, and the identification symbol rotates around it. The present invention is not limited to this, and the identification symbol may be rotated and fluctuated without displaying the tornado TM. Also, the identification symbol may be displayed so as to rotate and fluctuate inside the tornado TM. Furthermore, instead of Tornado TM,
A thing corresponding to “local violent whirlwind” represented by “typhoon” or the like may be displayed.

(H) In the above embodiment, the tornado T
Behind M, the identification symbols to be displayed in a variable manner are sequentially switched. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all kinds of identification symbols may be rotationally changed and displayed, and the identification symbol to be finally displayed may be determined from the rotation symbols. For example, when “tornado reach” is performed, all the identification symbols displayed in the middle symbol display area 22 are displayed around the tornado TM. Then, while all the identification symbols rotate and fluctuate, a display effect is performed such that the identification symbols are gradually blown out of the display unit 20a from among them, and finally the same identification symbols as the reach symbol are left. In such a case, the occurrence of the jackpot state may be determined.

(I) In the above embodiment, the numeral symbol and the animal symbol are separated from each other. That is,
"The first component and the second component are separated from each other." The present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed in a state in which the numeric symbol and the animal symbol are attached to each other.
In this case, the display form of the numeral symbol changes together with the animal symbol.

(J) In the above embodiment, the display image is generated based on the three-dimensional shape information set in the world coordinate system. The present invention is not limited to this.
The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that generates a display image based on a two-dimensional image. Note that a three-dimensional display image such as computer graphics is also included in the two-dimensional image.

(J) As the display section 20a, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube or the like may be used in addition to the liquid crystal display described above.

(K) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine which enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines,
It can also be implemented as various game machines such as a game ball, a slot machine, and a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: "a reel as a display means for confirming and displaying an identification symbol after variably displaying an identification symbol array comprising a plurality of identification symbols for identifying the gaming status according to the gaming status. The player hits the start lever as a starting operation means, the identification symbol fluctuates by rotating the reel, the player presses a stop button as a stopping operation means, or a predetermined time A game state generating means for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to a player on condition that the reel is stopped by elapse of the stop, and that the stop identification symbol is a specific identification symbol at the time of the stop. Machine ". In this case, the game media is coins,
Medals and the like are typical examples.

The basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated is as follows. "A distinctive symbol row composed of a plurality of identification symbols for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state is displayed in a variable manner. A reel as display means for confirming and displaying the identification symbol is provided later, and the player hits a start lever as a starting operation means, and the identification symbol fluctuates by rotating the reel, and the player operates as a stopping operation means. By pressing the stop button, or
A game state generating means for generating a big hit state as a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the reel is stopped by elapse of a predetermined time and the stop identification symbol is a specific identification symbol at the time of the stop, as a necessary condition. A gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, requires a predetermined number of game balls at the start of changing the identification symbol, and is configured to pay out a large number of game balls when a big hit occurs. '' Become.

Further, in the above-mentioned slot machine, a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined, at least different from the identification symbol, apart from the display means for variably displaying an identification symbol row including a plurality of identification symbols. A second display means for variably displaying a plurality of second identification symbols in accordance with a game state is provided, and when performing various display controls in the above-described embodiment, the second display means may perform the display control. It may be. In addition, at least before the identification symbol is determined and displayed in the specific display mode, at least the second identification symbol is determined and displayed in the specific display mode on the second display means. The occurrence of the jackpot state as the state may be determined. With this configuration, each of the identification symbols is definitely displayed in the specific display mode by at least two types of display means. For this reason, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine main body according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a partial front view showing the game board in one embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main board and a display control board of the special symbol display device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a display control board.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a normal variation mode of an identification symbol on a display unit.

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of a big hit state, and FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of a reach state.

7A is a diagram illustrating a display mode on a display unit when a flamingo group appears, and FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a display mode on the display unit when a large flamingo group appears.

FIGS. 8 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing the movement of the identification symbol on the display unit when a reach state occurs in the central vertical jackpot line.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a normal reach state.

FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating display effects performed on the display unit during armadillo reach.

FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating display effects performed on the display unit at the time of tornado reach.

12A to 12C are diagrams illustrating display effects performed after the occurrence of the big hit state is determined in the tornado reach.

FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating display effects on the display unit at the time of chasing reach.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a pointing reach state;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... pachinko machine, 8 ... game board, 20 ... special symbol display device, 20a ... display part, 21 ... upper symbol display region, 22 ... middle symbol display region, 23 ... lower symbol display region, 50 ... main control device (main (Board), 71: CPU, 76: geometry processing unit, 77: rendering processing unit, 110: display control board. TM: tornado, Jx: first reference direction, Jy: second reference direction, Jz: third reference direction.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Kazuhiro Fujisawa 655 Fukudome-cho, Matsuto-shi, Ishikawa Pref. Ilemsoft Software Engineering Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Ryota Minami 655 Fukudome-cho, Matsuto-shi, Ishikawa Pref. Terms (reference) 2C088 AA17 AA35 AA36 AA42 BA03 BA04 BA05 BC22 CA27

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A display device capable of variably displaying at least a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating at least a special game state advantageous to a player, wherein at least the identification information is a specific display. A gaming machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is determined when the final display is finally performed in an aspect, wherein at least one time during the change display of the identification information, the change of the identification information is performed. A gaming machine wherein at least a display mode of at least one component of the identification information changes with the display.