JP2002306717A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remarkably improve amusement in a game machine such as a Pachinko machine provide with a display capable of variably displaying identification information. SOLUTION: A game board is provided in a Pachinko machine 1. An operation port, a big winning port, or the like, are provided in the game board, while a special pattern display device including a display part is incorporated into the central portion of the game board. A plurality kinds of and a plurality of identification patterns are variably displayed on the display part, and when these identification patterns are finally stopped in a specific display pattern, occurrence of a big hit state is decided. Further, a predetermined display object different from the identification pattern is properly displayed, and the state of the predetermined display object is varied based on the establishment of specified conditions, and then the object is displayed, whereby a predictive display is made to suggest transfer to a predetermined game state.

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 display means capable of variably displaying identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification symbols and the like has been known. In such a pachinko machine, for example, when the same kind of identification symbol is fixedly displayed in the specific display mode, a big hit state advantageous to the player is generated.

In recent years, with this type of pachinko machine, with the progress of display devices, various display effects have been performed in the process of reaching the jackpot state, and various display objects have been displayed together with the display effects. Was.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, since the display of the display target is performed in one pattern, each display effect is monotonous, and the interest for the player is hindered. There was a fear. In this sense, further enhancement of interest has been desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem and, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a display means capable of variably displaying identification information, a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest. Is to provide.

[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 a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means includes a predetermined display object separately from the identification information based on satisfaction of a predetermined display condition. Can be displayed from various angles, and when the first display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object viewed from a predetermined direction is displayed. When the second display condition is satisfied,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined display object viewed from a direction different from the case where the first display condition is satisfied is displayed, and a sign indicating a transition to a predetermined gaming state is displayed.

[0008] According to the means 1, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonization of the display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, a change in the appearance of the predetermined display target indicates a transition to the predetermined game state. In this way, when the sign is displayed,
Using a predetermined display object that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied, without suggesting a new display object or the like, to indicate to the player a sign that a transition to a predetermined game state is to be performed. Can be. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content and to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 2. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means includes a predetermined display object separately from the identification information based on satisfaction of a predetermined display condition. Can be displayed from various angles, and when the first display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object viewed from a predetermined direction is displayed. When the second display condition is satisfied,
The predetermined display object is once displayed in the same manner as when the first display condition is satisfied, and thereafter, the plurality of predetermined display objects viewed from a different direction from the case where the first display condition is newly satisfied are displayed. A gaming machine displaying a sign to indicate a transition to a predetermined gaming state.

[0010] According to the means 2, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, when the second display condition is satisfied, a predetermined display target that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied is displayed once, and then a plurality of display objects are displayed after changing their appearance, A transition to the state is suggested. In this way, when the sign is displayed,
Using a predetermined display object that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied, without suggesting a new display object or the like, to indicate to the player a sign that a transition to a predetermined game state is to be performed. Can be. That is, by displaying a plurality of predetermined display objects, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content and to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 3. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when the display is confirmed, wherein the display means is configured to determine a predetermined display object separately from the identification information based on satisfaction of a predetermined display condition. Can be displayed from various angles, and when the first display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object viewed from a predetermined direction is displayed. When the second display condition is satisfied, the first display condition is displayed. The predetermined display object is once displayed in the same manner as when the first display condition is satisfied, and then a plurality of the predetermined display objects viewed from a different direction from the case where the first display condition is newly satisfied are displayed. Indicates transition to state A sign display is performed, wherein the number of the plurality of predetermined display objects changes according to a predetermined condition, and a rate of transition to the predetermined game state at a later stage of the sign display changes according to the quantity. A gaming machine characterized in that:

According to the means 3, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, when the second display condition is satisfied, a predetermined display object that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied is displayed once, and then a plurality of display objects are displayed after the appearance is changed. , A transition to a predetermined game state is suggested. With this configuration, the first display can be performed without displaying another display target or the like at the time of displaying the sign.
By using a predetermined display target displayed when the display condition of the above is satisfied, it is possible to suggest to the player a sign of shifting to a predetermined game state. Further, the ratio of shifting to the predetermined game state at a later stage of the indication display changes according to the number of the predetermined display objects to be displayed. By doing so, the impression given to the player by the appropriately displayed sign display is changed by changing the quantity of the predetermined display target. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3, the display means can display the predetermined display target as a sign indicating a transition to a predetermined game state even when the first display condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the means 4, when the first display condition and the second display condition are satisfied, at least two types of indications can be displayed. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content and to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 5 In the means 4, when the second display condition is satisfied, at least as compared with the case where the first display condition is satisfied, a ratio of shifting to the predetermined game state at a stage after the indication display is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of games is increased.

According to the means 5, when the first display condition is satisfied and when the second display condition is satisfied, at least the ratio of the transition of the game state to the predetermined game state is different. The impression that the display gives to the player will be different. For this reason, the effect at the time of performing a sign display is enhanced, and it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 6. In any one of the means 1 to 5, the predetermined display object is constituted by a plurality of active operation objects performing an active operation, and
A gaming machine characterized by being moved and displayed in association with an active operation of the active operation target.

According to the above means 6, a plurality of active operation objects are displayed in motion, and are moved and displayed in association with the active motion. For this reason, for example, compared to the case where the appearance of the display target is unambiguous, a display effect that is rich in change is performed. In addition, more diverse display effects are performed as compared to the case where the display object or the like is composed of one component. Therefore, the effect of the display when the display object or the like is displayed is enhanced, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 7 A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means is multifaceted separately from the identification information based on establishment of a predetermined display condition. A displayable predetermined display object can be displayed as if viewed from a predetermined viewpoint, and when the first display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object is set such that the line of sight of the viewpoint is fixed. Is displayed, and when the second display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object is displayed so that the line of sight of the viewpoint is changed, and a sign indicating a transition to a predetermined game state is displayed. Featured games .

According to the means 7, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, the appearance of the predetermined display target changes as the line of sight changes, suggesting a transition to the predetermined game state. According to this configuration, at the time of the sign display, it is possible to shift to the predetermined game state by using the predetermined display target displayed when the first display condition is satisfied without newly displaying another display target or the like. Such a sign can be suggested to the player. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content and to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 8. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means is multifaceted separately from the identification information based on establishment of a predetermined display condition. A displayable predetermined display target can be displayed as if viewed from a predetermined viewpoint, and when the first display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display target is set such that the line of sight of the viewpoint is fixed. Is displayed, and when the second display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display target is once displayed in the same manner as when the first display condition is satisfied, and then the line-of-sight direction of the viewpoint is newly changed. So multiple before And display a predetermined display object, game machine and performing suggesting prognostic display a shift to a predetermined gaming state.

According to the means 8, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect and suppresses the monotonous display effect. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, when the second display condition is satisfied, a predetermined display object to be displayed based on the first display condition being satisfied is displayed once, and then a plurality of display objects are displayed after at least the appearance has changed. Then, a transition to a predetermined game state is suggested. With this configuration, a predetermined display target that is displayed based on the first display condition being satisfied can be used without displaying another display target or the like at the time of the sign display. That is, by displaying a plurality of predetermined display objects, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 9 A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means is multifaceted separately from the identification information based on establishment of a predetermined display condition. A displayable predetermined display target can be displayed as if viewed from a predetermined viewpoint, and when the first display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display target is set such that the line of sight of the viewpoint is fixed. Is displayed, and when the second display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display target is once displayed in the same manner as when the first display condition is satisfied, and then the line-of-sight direction of the viewpoint is newly changed. So multiple before A predetermined display target is displayed, and an indication indicating a transition to a predetermined game state is performed, and the number of the plurality of predetermined display targets changes according to a predetermined condition. A gaming machine characterized in that the rate of transition to the predetermined gaming state changes after the indication is displayed.

According to the above means 9, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, when the second display condition is satisfied, a predetermined display object that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied is displayed once, and then a plurality of display objects are displayed after changing the appearance thereof, A transition to the gaming state is suggested. With this configuration, at the time of the sign display, a predetermined display target that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied can be used without displaying another display target or the like.
It is possible to suggest to the player a sign of shifting to the predetermined game state. Further, the ratio of shifting to the predetermined game state at a later stage of the indication display changes according to the number of the predetermined display objects to be displayed. By doing so, the impression given to the player by the appropriately displayed sign display is changed by changing the quantity of the predetermined display target. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 10. In any one of the means 7 to 9, the display means can display the predetermined display target as a sign indicating a transition to a predetermined game state even when the first display condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the means 10, the first display condition,
And when the second display condition is satisfied, at least 2
A kind of sign display can be performed. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 11. In the means 10, when the second display condition is satisfied, at least as compared with the case where the first display condition is satisfied, a ratio of shifting to the predetermined game state at a stage after the indication display is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of games is increased.

According to the above means 11, at least when the first display condition is satisfied and when the second display condition is satisfied, at least the rate at which the game state shifts to the predetermined game state is different. The impression that the display gives to the player will be different. For this reason, the effect at the time of performing a sign display is enhanced, and it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 12. In any one of the means 7 to 11, the predetermined display object is constituted by a plurality of active operation objects that perform an active operation, and A gaming machine characterized by being moved and displayed in association with the game machine.

According to the above means 12, a plurality of active operation objects are displayed in motion, and displayed in a moving manner in association with the active motion. For this reason, for example, compared to the case where the appearance of the display target is unambiguous, a display effect that is rich in change is performed. In addition, more diverse display effects are performed as compared to the case where the display object or the like is composed of one component. Therefore, the effect of the display when the display object or the like is displayed is enhanced, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 13 A gaming machine according to any one of means 7 to 12, wherein when the direction of the line of sight changes, the direction of the line of sight rotates and changes with respect to the viewpoint.

According to the means 13, since the line of sight changes so as to rotate with respect to the viewpoint, it is possible to perform a display effect as if the player himself were moving in the line of sight. Can be further improved.

Means 14. In any one of the means 7 to 12, the predetermined display object is configured to be moved and displayed, and when the line-of-sight direction changes, the line-of-sight direction is adjusted in accordance with the movement display of the predetermined display object. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming machine rotates based on the viewpoint.

According to the above means 14, it is possible to perform a display effect with a sense of reality as if the player himself moved the line of sight and followed a predetermined display target with his / her eyes, thereby further improving the interest of the player. Can be planned.

Means 15. In any one of the means 7 to 12, the predetermined display object is moved and displayed, and when the line of sight changes, the line of sight is adjusted based on the viewpoint in accordance with the moving display of the predetermined display object. The structure is such that it can be rotated and changed, and after the predetermined display target is displayed so as to be directed toward the viewpoint, it is displayed so as to cross in front of the viewpoint and move away from the viewpoint. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the above-described means 15, the predetermined display object is moved and displayed so as to approach from a distance, cross the area in front of the eyes, and move away, and the player himself moves the line of sight to the predetermined display object. It is possible to perform a display effect with a sense of reality as if chasing with eyes, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the player.

Means 16. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means includes three-dimensional shape information including at least shape data, and a viewpoint having a predetermined line-of-sight direction. Is set in a virtual three-dimensional space, and a display image generated based on the three-dimensional shape information set within a predetermined field of view in the line-of-sight direction can be displayed, and based on establishment of a predetermined display condition, A display object that can be displayed on a polygonal basis that is generated based on the predetermined three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space and that can be displayed separately from the identification information; When a condition is satisfied, it displays the predetermined display object viewed from a predetermined direction,
When the second display condition is satisfied, the first three-dimensional shape information is set in the virtual three-dimensional space in a state where the orientation of the predetermined three-dimensional shape information is changed with respect to the viewpoint.
A game machine displaying the predetermined display object viewed from a direction different from the case where the display condition of the above is satisfied, and performing a sign display indicating a transition to a predetermined game state.

According to the means 16, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, a change in the appearance of the predetermined display target indicates a transition to the predetermined game state. With this configuration, at the time of the sign display, a predetermined display target that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied can be used without displaying another display target or the like.
It is possible to suggest to the player a sign of shifting to the predetermined game state. Further, a display image is generated such that the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint. For this reason, it is possible to change the appearance of the display object or the like and display it without having to individually store various display objects or the like having different appearances in advance. Therefore, various display effects can be performed within a limited data capacity without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player. 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 “3D set in the virtual 3D space”
The dimensional shape information may be 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 17. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means includes three-dimensional shape information including at least shape data, and a viewpoint having a predetermined line-of-sight direction. Is set in a virtual three-dimensional space, and a display image generated based on the three-dimensional shape information set within a predetermined field of view in the line-of-sight direction can be displayed, and based on establishment of a predetermined display condition, A display object that can be displayed on a polygonal basis that is generated based on the predetermined three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space and that can be displayed separately from the identification information; When a condition is satisfied, it displays the predetermined display object viewed from a predetermined direction,
When the second display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object is once displayed as in the case where the first display condition is satisfied, and then the predetermined three-dimensional shape information is newly added to the virtual three-dimensional space. By changing a plurality of orientations with respect to the viewpoint, a plurality of the predetermined display objects viewed from directions different from the case where the first display condition is satisfied are displayed, and a predetermined game state is displayed. A gaming machine characterized by performing a sign display to indicate a shift to a game machine.

According to the above-described means 17, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, when the second display condition is satisfied, a predetermined display target that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied is displayed once, and then a plurality of display objects are displayed after changing their appearance, A transition to the state is suggested. With this configuration, at the time of the sign display, a predetermined display target that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied can be used without displaying another display target or the like.
It is possible to suggest to the player a sign of shifting to the predetermined game state. That is, by displaying a plurality of predetermined display objects, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player.
Further, a display image is generated such that the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint.
For this reason, it is possible to change the appearance of the display object or the like and display it without having to individually store various display objects or the like having different appearances in advance. Therefore, various display effects can be performed within a limited data capacity without increasing the types of display objects and the like. The shape data is
One polygon plane data defined by three-dimensional coordinate values or a combination of a plurality of polygon plane data is included. Then, “the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual 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 18. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means includes three-dimensional shape information including at least shape data, and a viewpoint having a predetermined line-of-sight direction. Is set in a virtual three-dimensional space, and a display image generated based on the three-dimensional shape information set within a predetermined field of view in the line-of-sight direction can be displayed, and based on establishment of a predetermined display condition, A predetermined display target that can be displayed in multiple directions, which is generated based on the predetermined three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space, can be displayed separately from the identification information, and the first display condition is When standing, the predetermined display object viewed from a predetermined direction is displayed, and when the second display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object is temporarily determined in the same manner as when the first display condition is satisfied. And then setting a plurality of new three-dimensional shape information in the virtual three-dimensional space in a state in which the orientation of the predetermined three-dimensional shape information is changed with respect to the viewpoint. A plurality of the predetermined display objects viewed from different directions are displayed to provide an indication indicating a transition to a predetermined game state, and the plurality of the predetermined three-dimensional shapes set in the virtual three-dimensional space By changing the amount of information according to a predetermined condition, the number of the plurality of predetermined display objects to be displayed changes, and according to the amount,
A gaming machine characterized in that the rate of transition to the predetermined gaming state changes at a later stage of the indication display.

According to the means 18, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, when the second display condition is satisfied, a predetermined display object that is displayed when the first display condition is satisfied is displayed once, and then a plurality of display objects are displayed after the appearance is changed. , A transition to a predetermined game state is suggested. According to this configuration, at the time of the sign display, it is possible to shift to the predetermined game state by using the predetermined display target displayed when the first display condition is satisfied without newly displaying another display target or the like. Such a sign can be suggested to the player. Further, the ratio of shifting to the predetermined game state at a later stage of the indication display changes according to the number of the predetermined display objects to be displayed. If you do this,
By changing the quantity of the predetermined display target, the impression given to the player by the appropriately performed indication display becomes different. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player.
Further, the appearance of the predetermined display target changes as the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint. For this reason, it is possible to change the appearance of the display object or the like and display it without having to individually store various display objects or the like having different appearances in advance. Therefore, various display effects can be performed within a limited data capacity without increasing the types of display objects and the like. 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 three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual 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 19. In any one of the means 16 to 18, the display means can display the predetermined display target as a sign indicating a transition to a predetermined game state even when the first display condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the means 19, the first display condition,
And when the second display condition is satisfied, at least 2
A kind of sign display can be performed. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like within a limited data capacity. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 20. In the means 19, when the second display condition is satisfied, a ratio of shifting to the predetermined game state at a later stage after the indication display is performed, compared with at least a case where the first display condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by increasing the number of games.

According to the above means 20, at least when the first display condition is satisfied and when the second display condition is satisfied, at least the rate at which the game state shifts to the predetermined game state is different. The impression given to the player by the display will be different. For this reason, the effect at the time of performing a sign display is enhanced, and it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 21. In any one of the means 16 to 20, the predetermined display object is configured by a plurality of active operation objects performing an active operation,
A gaming machine characterized by being moved and displayed in association with an active operation of the active operation target.

According to the above-mentioned means 21, a plurality of active operation objects are displayed in motion, and are moved and displayed in association with the active motion. For this reason, for example, compared to the case where the appearance of the display target is unambiguous, a display effect that is rich in change is performed. In addition, more diverse display effects are performed as compared to the case where the display object or the like is composed of one component. Therefore, the effect of the display when the display object or the like is displayed is enhanced, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 22. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means includes three-dimensional shape information including at least shape data, and a viewpoint having a predetermined line-of-sight direction. Is set in a virtual three-dimensional space, and a display image generated based on the three-dimensional shape information set within a predetermined field of view in the line-of-sight direction can be displayed, and based on establishment of a predetermined display condition, A display object that can be displayed on a polygonal basis that is generated based on the predetermined three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space and that can be displayed separately from the identification information; In a case where the above is established, the predetermined three-dimensional shape information is set in the virtual three-dimensional space, the movement is controlled, and the display image is generated in a state where the viewing direction is fixed in a predetermined direction, so that the movement is performed. The predetermined display target is displayed in a display mode in which the user does not change his / her line of sight, and when the second display condition is satisfied, the predetermined three-dimensional shape information is set in the virtual three-dimensional space and movement control is performed. And generating a display image by changing the line-of-sight direction in accordance with the movement control of the predetermined three-dimensional shape information, thereby displaying the moving predetermined display target in a display mode in which the line of sight follows. A gaming machine characterized by displaying a sign indicating a transition to a gaming state.

According to the means 22, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, the moving to the predetermined game state is suggested by displaying the moving predetermined display target so as to be visually recognized with a change in the line-of-sight direction. According to this configuration, at the time of the sign display, it is possible to shift to the predetermined game state by using the predetermined display target displayed when the first display condition is satisfied without newly displaying another display target or the like. Such a sign can be suggested to the player. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. as a result,
The complexity of the game content can be reduced, and the range of display effects can be widened to further enhance the interest for the player. Further, a display image is generated such that the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint. For this reason, it is possible to display a display image in a display mode in which the line of sight changes without having to individually store various display objects having different views in advance. Therefore, various display effects can be performed within a limited data capacity without increasing the types of display objects and the like.
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 three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual 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 23. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means includes three-dimensional shape information including at least shape data, and a viewpoint having a predetermined line-of-sight direction. Is set in a virtual three-dimensional space, and a display image generated based on the three-dimensional shape information set within a predetermined field of view in the line-of-sight direction can be displayed, and based on establishment of a predetermined display condition, A display object that can be displayed on a polygonal basis that is generated based on the predetermined three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space and that can be displayed separately from the identification information; In a case where the above is established, the predetermined three-dimensional shape information is set in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the movement is controlled, and the display image is generated in a state where the line of sight is fixed in a predetermined direction. The predetermined display object is displayed in such a manner as to be viewed without changing the line of sight, and when the second display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object is temporarily reset as in the case where the first display condition is satisfied. Then, in the virtual three-dimensional space, a plurality of pieces of the predetermined three-dimensional shape information are set in the virtual three-dimensional space, and then grouped for movement control. By generating a display image by changing the line-of-sight direction in accordance with the movement control of the shape information, the moving plurality of predetermined display targets are displayed in a display mode in which the line of sight follows, and Game machine and performing suggesting prognostic display the transition to gaming state.

According to the means 23, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, when the second display condition is satisfied, a predetermined display object that is displayed based on the first display condition being satisfied is displayed once, and then a plurality of display objects are displayed and move. A plurality of predetermined display objects are displayed so as to be visually recognized with a change in the line of sight, suggesting a transition to a predetermined game state. According to this configuration, at the time of the sign display, the predetermined game target is displayed based on the first display condition being satisfied, without displaying another display target or the like. It is possible to indicate to the player a sign of transition to the state. In other words, by displaying a plurality of predetermined display targets,
Various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player. Further, a display image is generated such that the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint. For this reason, it is possible to display a display image in a display mode in which the line of sight changes without having to individually store various display objects having different views in advance. Therefore, various display effects can be performed within a limited data capacity without increasing the types of display objects and the like. 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 three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual 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 24. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means includes three-dimensional shape information including at least shape data, and a viewpoint having a predetermined line-of-sight direction. Is set in a virtual three-dimensional space, and a display image generated based on the three-dimensional shape information set within a predetermined field of view in the line-of-sight direction can be displayed, and based on establishment of a predetermined display condition, A display object that can be displayed on a polygonal basis that is generated based on the predetermined three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space and that can be displayed separately from the identification information; In a case where the above is established, the predetermined three-dimensional shape information is set in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the movement is controlled, and the display image is generated in a state where the line of sight is fixed in a predetermined direction. The predetermined display object is displayed in such a manner as to be viewed without changing the line of sight, and when the second display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object is temporarily reset as in the case where the first display condition is satisfied. Then, in the virtual three-dimensional space, a plurality of pieces of the predetermined three-dimensional shape information are set in the virtual three-dimensional space, and then grouped for movement control. By generating a display image by changing the line-of-sight direction in accordance with the movement control of the shape information, the moving plurality of predetermined display targets are displayed in a display mode in which the line of sight follows, and A sign indicating a transition to a game state is displayed, and is displayed when the number of the plurality of pieces of predetermined three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space changes according to a predetermined condition. A gaming machine, wherein the number of the plurality of predetermined display objects changes, and the ratio of transition to the predetermined game state at a later stage of the indication display changes according to the number.

According to the means 24, the diversified display of the display object produces a new effect, and the monotonous display effect is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Here, when the second display condition is satisfied, a predetermined display object that is displayed based on the first display condition being satisfied is displayed once, and then a plurality of display objects are displayed and move. A plurality of predetermined display objects are displayed so as to be visually recognized with a change in the line of sight, suggesting a transition to a predetermined game state. According to this configuration, at the time of the sign display, the predetermined game target is displayed based on the first display condition being satisfied, without displaying another display target or the like. It is possible to indicate to the player a sign of transition to the state. Further, the ratio of shifting to the predetermined game state at a later stage of the indication display changes according to the number of the predetermined display objects to be displayed. By doing so, the impression given to the player by the appropriately displayed sign display is changed by changing the quantity of the predetermined display target. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player. Further, a display image is generated such that the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint. For this reason, it is possible to display a display image in a display mode in which the line of sight changes without having to individually store various display objects having different views in advance. Therefore, various display effects can be performed within a limited data capacity without increasing the types of display objects and the like. The shape data is 3
This includes one polygon plane data defined by the dimensional coordinate values or a combination of a plurality of polygon plane data. Then, “the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual 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 25. In any one of the means 22 to 24, the display means can display the predetermined display target as a sign indicating a transition to a predetermined game state even when the first display condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the means 25, the first display condition,
And when the second display condition is satisfied, at least 2
A kind of sign display can be performed. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like within a limited data capacity. As a result, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the game content, widen the range of display effects, and further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 26. In the means 25, when the second display condition is satisfied, at least as compared with the case where the first display condition is satisfied, a ratio of shifting to the predetermined game state at a stage after the indication display is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of games is increased.

According to the means 26 described above, at least when the first display condition is satisfied and when the second display condition is satisfied, at least the rate at which the game state shifts to the predetermined game state is different. The impression given to the player by the display will be different. For this reason, the effect at the time of performing a sign display is enhanced, and it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 27. In any one of the means 22 to 26, the predetermined display target is configured by a plurality of active operation targets performing an active operation,
A gaming machine characterized by being moved and displayed in association with an active operation of the active operation target.

According to the means 27, a plurality of active operation targets are displayed in motion, and are moved and displayed in association with the active motion. For this reason, for example, compared to the case where the appearance of the display target is unambiguous, a display effect that is rich in change is performed. In addition, more diverse display effects are performed as compared to the case where the display object or the like is composed of one component. Therefore, the effect of the display when the display object or the like is displayed is enhanced, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 28. The gaming machine according to any one of means 22 to 27, wherein, when changing the line-of-sight direction, the display unit rotates and changes the line-of-sight direction based on the viewpoint.

According to the means 28, since the direction of the line of sight changes so as to rotate based on the viewpoint, it is possible to perform a display effect as if the player himself were moving the direction of the line of sight. Can be further improved.

Means 29. In any one of the means 22 to 27, the display means rotates the gaze direction with reference to the viewpoint in accordance with movement control of the predetermined three-dimensional shape information, A gaming machine characterized by temporarily moving and displaying an icon toward the front, and then moving and displaying the object as moving away.

According to the above means 29, the predetermined display object moves and is displayed as approaching from a distance, crossing in front of the eyes, and moving away from the user. Thus, it is possible to perform a display effect with a sense of realism as if the player is following with the eyes, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the player.

Means 30. A display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player, wherein at least the identification information finally becomes a specific display mode. A game machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed when confirmed and displayed, wherein the display means includes three-dimensional shape information including at least shape data, and a viewpoint having a predetermined line-of-sight direction. Is set in a virtual three-dimensional space, and a display image generated based on the three-dimensional shape information set in a predetermined field of view in the line-of-sight direction can be displayed. A predetermined display object generated based on the predetermined three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is displayed separately from the identification information, and a sign indicating a transition to a predetermined game state is displayed. There is,
The plurality of predetermined threes set in the virtual three-dimensional space
By changing the number of dimensional shape information according to a predetermined condition, the number of the plurality of predetermined display objects is variably changed,
A gaming machine characterized by indicating the rate of transition to the predetermined gaming state at a later stage of the indication display based on the quantity.

According to the means 30, the rate of transition to the predetermined game state at a later stage of the indication display changes according to the quantity of the predetermined display target to be displayed. In this way, by changing the quantity of the predetermined display target, the impression given to the player by each sign display becomes different. That is, various display effects can be performed without increasing the types of display objects and the like. As a result, the complexity of the game content can be reduced, and the range of display effects can be widened within the limited data capacity, thereby further improving the interest for the player. The shape data is one polygon plane data defined by three-dimensional coordinate values, or
Includes a combination of multiple polygon plane data. Then, “the three-dimensional shape information set in the virtual 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 31. In the means 30, it is assumed that the means 30 is constituted by a plurality of active operation objects that perform an active operation, and that the moving operation is performed in association with the active operation of the active operation object. A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the means 31, a plurality of active operation targets are displayed in motion, and are moved and displayed in association with the active motion. For this reason, for example, compared to the case where the appearance of the display target is unambiguous, a display effect that is rich in change is performed. In addition, more diverse display effects are performed as compared to the case where the display object or the like is composed of one component. Therefore, the effect of the display when the display object or the like is displayed is enhanced, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 32. A gaming machine according to claim 30 or 31, wherein a ratio of shifting to the predetermined game state at a later stage of the indication display is increased in proportion to a large number of the predetermined display objects.

According to the means 32, the rate of transition to the predetermined game state is suggested to the player by the number of predetermined display objects to be displayed. As a result, the effect of performing the sign display is enhanced, and it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 33. In any one of the means 1 to 32, the indication is displayed, and when the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state, the predetermined gaming state is more played than the gaming state at the stage before the indication is displayed. A gaming machine characterized by having a more advantageous gaming state.

According to the means 33, a sign is displayed, and when the game state shifts to a predetermined game state, the game state changes to a more advantageous one for the player.
In other words, by performing the indication display, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the gaming state may be more advantageous. As a result, the effect of the display effect is enhanced, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 34. In any one of the means 1 to 33, 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 35. In any one of the means 1 to 33, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows. Of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operating means (for example, the operating lever) for
The change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a 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 to a player who consumes game media.

Means 36. In any one of the means 1 to 33, 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: "the first identification information is fixedly displayed after the identification information string including a plurality of first identification information for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state is variably 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 by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. A gaming machine having a game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player on the condition that the fluctuation is stopped and the stop mode is determined and 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 to a player who consumes game media. In this slot machine, the display control performed by any of the means 1 to 33 is mainly performed by the second display means. That is, the second
Means corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 33, and the second identification information herein corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 33.

Means 37. In the means 36, at least before the first identification information is fixedly displayed in the specific display mode on the first display means, 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 37, 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.

Means 38. In any one of the means 1 to 33, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among these, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine includes a display means for variably displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of pieces 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 starting 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 lapse of a predetermined time. 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 39. In any one of the means 1 to 33, 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. Game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary 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 a 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 of the means 33 is mainly performed by the second display means. That is, the second display means here corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 33, and the second identification information here corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 33.

Means 40. In the means 39, at least in the first display means, before the first identification information is confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode, at least the second identification information is displayed in the second display means. A gaming machine characterized in that the occurrence of the special gaming state is confirmed by being confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode.

According to the means 40, each of 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.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko machine)
An embodiment of the present invention 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 below 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 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.

At the lower part of the game board 8, an operating port 11 and a special winning port 12 are provided. 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 formed 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 refers to a state that is advantageous to the player that is generated based on a predetermined condition being satisfied from a normal game state (a state in which the game ball B gradually decreases) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. Say. The reach state refers to one state in the process of reaching the big hit state, and corresponds to a predetermined game state in the present embodiment. 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, a normal 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.

Further, 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.

[0096] Each part of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with various effect lamps and electric decoration members (not shown) for enhancing the gaming effect. 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 holding lamps 24a to 24d, the normal 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.
It is controlled by.

The main substrate 50 has 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 at predetermined time intervals (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 specifically described, 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 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 after 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 confirmed and 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.
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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. 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.

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 or the like 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 stores 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 displayed on the display unit 20a.

More specifically, the CPU 71 first 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 executes the processing at 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
0a vertical scanning signal and the like are 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 a viewpoint in the world, 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 storage addresses.

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 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 variation, re-fluctuation or reach notice display. 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,
The display control board 110 determines whether or not to perform the development reach.
The determination may be made with reference to a predetermined table on the side. Note that the "reach notice display" 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 that the effect will affect the occurrence rate of the reach state by the effect, The reach state may not occur in some cases. That is, the “reach notice display” corresponds to the sign display in the present embodiment that indicates the shift to the reach state.

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 collectively transfers the data stored in the work RAM 73 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 And the like to be subjected to coordinate calculation. To the rendering processing unit 77, data of the storage address of the texture and the like stored in the image data storage unit 64 and the like are transmitted. Pallet processing unit 28
, Color pallet data or the like for instructing the hue 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 movement or rotation of various objects based on 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 value 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 viewing 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 (shape data). 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. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control may be performed in units of polygons.

The rendering processing section 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 refers to the texture storage address in the image data storage unit 62 and the color pallet data input from the pallet processing unit 78, and also assigns color information to each texture. In this way, 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, a portion which can be seen by the arrangement positional relationship of each polygon with respect to the viewpoint in the world coordinate system, and the like. Processes such as a hidden surface process for determining an invisible portion and a shading calculation process for calculating the state of reflection and reflection of light from a light source are also performed as appropriate.

The pallet processing section 78 appropriately supplies color information based on a plurality of types of color pallets to the rendering processing section 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.
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 pallet data specified by U71 is provided to the rendering processing unit 77. At this time, the pallet processing unit 7
8 gives the storage address of the color palette stored in the palette RAM to the rendering processing unit 77. 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 palette 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 into 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. Under the control of the selector unit 79, when rendering processing of a display image is performed by the rendering processing unit 77, one of the first frame memory 64a and 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 display image that has already been generated is read from the frame memory on which the drawing processing has not been performed, and is output to the display image output unit 80.

The display image output unit 80 converts the display image data read by the selector unit 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 so as to scroll from right to left in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23 (see FIG. 5). Further, in the present embodiment, the background image is displayed so as to be slowly scrolled from left to right behind the display where the identification symbol is variably displayed. The identification symbol in the present embodiment is composed of various animal symbols to which any one of the numeric symbols “1” to “9” is attached, and a plurality of types of “egg” symbols. When the identification symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner,
Each animal pattern is displayed as if it is moving in the direction of movement 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, after a predetermined time elapses, the symbol fluctuations occur in 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
The same type of identification symbols may be 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 jackpot combination is established, various special electric auditors are operated such as opening of the special winning opening 12, and a jackpot 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, it may not reach the jackpot state). 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 big hit 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 expected value may be different depending on each reach pattern.

For example, in the present embodiment, as a super reach, "Armagillo Reach (see FIG. 12)" in which Armadillo appears as a character, "Tornado Reach (see FIG. 13)" in which the identification pattern is rotated by a tornado, "Chase Reach (see FIG. 14)" in which the identification symbol that jumps out from the front and pierces the identification symbol that is stopped forward, "Pointing Reach (see FIG. 15)" in which the girl tries to stop the jackpot symbol, etc. Is to be 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 provided with 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.

Then, 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 sent in one symbol change), the display control board 110 sequentially generates a display image in which the identification symbol changes, and displays 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 determination 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 big hit combination, the main board 50 clears the round counter to “0” and sends a command to notify the big hit 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 bring the shutter 17 down to a substantially horizontal state and open the large winning opening 12. As a result, the game ball B wins in the V zone 15 and the prize passage 16, and a large hit state in which the player can obtain a large number of pachinko balls is established.

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 board 50 repeats this processing. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the big winning port 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 the opening of the special winning opening 12, one of (1) ten game balls B winning 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 if 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.

Further, in the present 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) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display section 33 is increased as compared with the normal state, and the opportunity to open the blade 13 of the operating port 11 is increased. (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 in 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 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.

Further, 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 display. 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, CPU7
1 determines whether or not the command includes information indicating that this time is a jackpot, or determines whether or not the command includes information indicating that this time is out of reach.
The CPU 71 selects a table to be referred to 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 possible to make it easier to perform the reach announcement display at the time of the jackpot, and to make it difficult to perform the reach notice at the time of the off-reach.

When performing the reach announcement display, the CPU 71 executes the above-described symbol variation display program and also executes the reach announcement display program. In the present embodiment, two types of reach notice displays, that is, a normal reach notice display and a special reach notice display, are displayed on the display unit 20a. The present invention is not limited to this, and one type of reach notice display or three or more types of reach notice display may be displayed. In the present embodiment, the reach announcement display is started immediately before the reach state is reached, but the timing at which the reach announcement display is performed is not limited to this.

When the normal reach notice display is performed (first
When the display condition is satisfied), the flamingo group FG as a display target is displayed behind the changing identification symbol (see FIG. 7A). The normal reach notice display corresponds to a sign display performed based on the establishment of the first display condition in the present embodiment.

When the special reach announcement display is performed (when the second display condition is satisfied), the flamingo group FG is temporarily displayed behind the changing identification symbol. Thereafter, a plurality of flamingo large groups TG are displayed as a plurality of predetermined display targets (see FIG. 7B). The special reach notice display corresponds to a sign display performed based on the establishment of the second display condition in the present embodiment. Note that the special reach notice display is a reach notice display that suggests to the player that the possibility of developing into a reach state, a jackpot state, or the like as a predetermined game state is higher than the normal reach notice display. In other words, when the special reach announcement display is performed (when the second display condition is satisfied), the reach reach notification is at least compared to when the normal reach advance display is performed (when the first display condition is satisfied). In the later stage of the display, the ratio of transition to the reach state increases.

Here, the display mode when the flamingo group FG is displayed will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, the identification symbols are omitted for convenience.

When the first display condition is satisfied, the display unit 20
a The flamingo group FG is displayed so as to appear from outside the display area on the right side (see FIG. 8A). Then, the flamingo group FG traverses the center of the display unit 20a and the display unit 2a.
0a is displayed so as to fly out of the display area on the left side (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). That is, the flamingo group FG is moved and displayed in the same direction as the change direction of the identification symbol. The display mode at this time is a display mode in which the flamingo group FG crosses the view range while the viewing direction is fixed. In other words, the moving flamingo group FG is displayed in such a manner that it is seen without changing the line of sight. The flamingo group FG is displayed in a state viewed from a predetermined direction (left lateral direction of the flamingo group FG).

In this embodiment, the flamingo group FG
Are the flamingos F1 to F5 as five active operation targets
It is composed of Each of the flamingos F1 to F5 is displayed so as to repeatedly perform an active operation of moving a blade.

Here, the operation display control of each of the flamingos F1 to F5 will be described. In the image data storage unit 62,
A plurality of flamingo objects that are commonly used for generating the flamingos F1 to F5 are stored. Each flamingo object is a flamingo F1-F5
Is an example of a series of operations performed by each of the above, and each has a different shape. The geometry processing unit 76 sequentially arranges these flamingo objects having different shapes at predetermined positions in the world coordinate system corresponding to each of the flamingos F1 to F5 based on the image configuration information. In this way, the display unit 20a displays the flamingos F1 to F5 that perform a series of operations. The flamingo objects simultaneously arranged at the predetermined positions corresponding to the flamingos F1 to F5 have different shapes. By doing so, the flamingo group FG
Is displayed such that the operations of the flamingos F1 to F5 are not synchronized. Therefore, a more realistic display mode can be realized. In the geometry processing unit 76, five flamingo objects arranged as appropriate are grouped and controlled for movement.

The display mode when the flamingo large group TG is displayed will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the identification symbols are omitted for convenience.

In the present embodiment, when the second display condition is satisfied, the flamingo group FG is first displayed as in the case where the first display condition is satisfied. Subsequently, a display is performed such that the line-of-sight direction changes rightward by a predetermined amount. Then, a flamingo large group TG appears from the end of the line of sight (see FIG. 9A). The flamingo large group TG is moved and displayed similarly to the flamingo group FG. However, the moving direction is different on the display because the line of sight changes.

When the flamingo horde TG is moved and displayed,
The gaze direction also changes in accordance with the moving display. And
As shown in FIG. 9B, the flamingo horde is displayed on the display unit 20.
a It is displayed so as to cross the center. Furthermore, the flamingo horde is displayed so as to fly out of the display area on the left side of the display unit 20a, and the line of sight also changes to follow the flamingo horde (see FIG. 9C). It should be noted that the viewpoint serving as the reference for the line of sight appears to the player's eyes as if the viewpoint is moving further relative to the background image or the like that is moved and displayed. However, such a change in the line-of-sight direction accompanying the movement of the viewpoint is not included in the change in the line-of-sight direction in the present embodiment.

Here, the display control when displaying the flamingo large group TG will be described. Geometry processing unit 76
Arranges a plurality of grouped flamingo objects (hereinafter, referred to as flamingo group objects) set when displaying a flamingo group FG at a predetermined position in a world coordinate system. The geometry processing unit 76 similarly controls movement of a plurality of flamingo group objects. By doing so, a plurality of flamingo groups FG as described above are displayed together. That is, the flamingo large group TG in which each flamingo repeatedly performs an active operation of moving the wing is displayed.
In other words, in the present embodiment, the large flamingo group TG is composed of a plurality of flamingo groups FG.

The geometry processing unit 76 controls the movement of the plurality of flamingo group objects and changes the viewing direction of the viewpoint based on predetermined rotation angle data. Specifically, at normal times, the geometry processing unit 76
The viewing direction is set in a predetermined direction corresponding to the depth direction of the display image. The geometry processing unit 76 arranges and sets a plurality of flamingo group objects outside the visual range of the viewpoint based on the image configuration information. Subsequently, the geometry processing unit 76 starts moving the plurality of flamingo group objects, and directs the line of sight to those objects. By doing so, a display image as if the flamingo large group TG was viewed obliquely from the front is displayed on the display unit 20a. In other words, the flamingo group FG and the flamingo large group TG correspond to a predetermined display target that can be displayed in various ways in the present embodiment, and the flamingo large group TG is displayed in a state viewed from different directions.

The geometry processing unit 76 changes the direction of the line of sight according to the plurality of moving flamingo group objects. In this manner, the display unit 20a displays a display image that follows the flamingo horde TG that flies across the eyes (FIGS. 9B and 9C).
reference). In other words, the flamingo large group TG is displayed in a display mode in which the line of sight follows the moving flamingo large group TG. That is, the sight line direction is changed so that the line of sight follows the flamingo large group TG, and the flamingo large group TG is displayed so as to be toward the viewpoint, and then moves in front of the viewpoint and moves away from the viewpoint. Is displayed.

Finally, the gaze direction returns to the normal state, and shifts to the next game state (reach state, detached state, etc.).

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 the 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. 10A, 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 to the left and displayed, and the lower symbol display area 2
In 3, the reach symbol is moved and displayed to the right.
In this way, the reach symbols are arranged, for example, on the oblique jackpot line L5 oblique to the right (see FIG. 10B). 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.

When the obtained reach pattern is “normal reach”, the CPU 71 executes the normal reach operation processing after the CPU 71 enters the reach state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the changing identification symbol is enlarged and displayed in the middle symbol display area 22. in this case,
The geometry processing unit 76 controls each symbol object so that the changing identification symbol is 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.

If 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. 12A, 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 jumps on the identification symbol on which the robot jumps several times, an operation display for pushing down the identification symbol is performed. 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. 12B). . 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 comes off and the reach state is reached, 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.

[0185] On the other hand, when the reach effect reaches the big hit 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 section 20a (see FIG. 12C). 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. In this case, FIG.
As shown in (a), in the display unit 20a, after the reach state is reached, the background image is switched from the one at the time of the normal fluctuation to the tornado reach background image. A tornado TM is displayed at the center of the display unit 20a. At the same time, each identification symbol is variably displayed so as to rotate around the tornado TM. 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 "tornado 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 identical symbols of the same type stopped and displayed and three identical symbols of the same type, which are variably displayed before or after any one of them, form a set, respectively, and surround the tornado TM. Rotate. Then, the final set of the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed at the center of 20a. Subsequently, 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 again.

If the obtained 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 portion, 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. 14B, 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 this embodiment,
The reach announcement display is performed by displaying the flamingo group FG and the flamingo large group TG. Flamingo group FG
Are generated from a common flamingo object. The large flamingo group TG is composed of a plurality of flamingo groups FG. For this reason, the flamingo group FG and the flamingo large group T are stored individually, and the flamingo group FG and the flamingo large group T are individually stored in the world coordinate system.
The display control of G can be performed with a relatively small data capacity and relatively simplified.

In displaying the special reach notice display, the flamingo large group TG is displayed by changing the line of sight. By doing so, it is possible to expand the range of display effects within a limited data capacity without increasing the types of display objects and the like and without increasing the data capacity for storing the display objects and the like. . The change in the line of sight here makes the reach announcement display more effective, and also produces a surprising display effect. Also, the diversified display of the flamingo horde TG creates a new effect, and suppresses the monotonous display effect. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player.

Further, when the special reach announcement display is performed, the flamingos F1 to F5
Is displayed so as to change. Such a display image is generated by viewing an object set in the world coordinate system from a predetermined viewpoint. Generating a display image in this way is relatively compared to generating a display image in which at least a plurality of flamingos having different modes are stored in advance and the visual line direction is changed by sequentially displaying the flamingos. An increase in data capacity can be suppressed.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiments, 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 blade 13 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), and (4) shortening the variation 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 may be configured to continue for the predetermined number of rotation fluctuations of the identification symbol and then switch to the normal mode. Further, when the time saving mode or the probable change mode is selected, the special mode may be continued until the big hit state occurs twice or more. together,
As a result, the number of continuations of the probability change mode or the time saving mode (the number of continuation occurrences of the big hit state) may be made variable according to the big hit symbol.

(C) In the above embodiment, the flamingo group FG and the flamingo large group TG are displayed when the reach announcement display is performed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the reach announcement display may be performed without displaying a predetermined display target such as the flamingo group FG or the flamingo large group TG. For example, a display that changes the line of sight performed at the time of the special reach notice display in the above embodiment may be used as the reach notice display. At this time, the identification symbol, the background image, and the like may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the change in the line-of-sight direction.

(D) 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, and can be applied to a gaming machine that generates a display image based on a two-dimensional image stored in advance. For example, the flamingo group FG having a different viewing angle from the flamingo group FG displayed during the normal reach notice display is stored in advance, and is displayed during the special reach notice display. In this way,
By changing the mode of the flamingo group FG, a special reach announcement display may be performed. Here, the aspect of the flamingo group FG may be an aspect that can be seen when the viewing direction changes. Note that the two-dimensional image stored in advance does not correspond to each of the flamingos F1 to F5, but corresponds to the flamingo group FG. By doing so, even when a display image is generated based on a two-dimensional image stored in advance, it is possible to suppress an increase in data capacity for storing display objects and the like.

(E) In the above embodiment, when the special reach notice display is performed (when the second display condition is satisfied), the flamingo group FG is temporarily displayed. Not limited to this, only the flamingo large group TG may be displayed.

(F) In the above-described embodiment, two kinds of reach notice displays, ie, the normal reach notice display and the special reach notice display are performed. In the normal reach announcement display, one set of flamingo groups FG is displayed. In the special reach announcement display, a large flamingo group TG including a predetermined number of flamingo groups FG is displayed. The present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of reach announcement displays may be performed, and the number of flamingo groups displayed in each reach announcement display may be changed. At this time, the rate of transition to the reach state may be changed at a later stage of the reach notice display according to the quantity. For example, when the ten flamingo groups are displayed, the rate of transition to the reach state at a later stage is higher than when the five flamingo groups FG are displayed.

(G) In the above embodiment, the flamingo group FG is normally displayed at the time of the reach announcement display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the flamingo group FG is appropriately displayed based on the first display condition being satisfied, and the flamingo group having a different aspect based on the second display condition being satisfied The reach announcement display may be performed by displaying the group GF. Here, the aspect of the flamingo group FG may be an aspect that can be seen when the viewing direction changes.

(H) In the above embodiment, the mode of the displayed flamingo horde TG is changed by changing the line of sight of the viewpoint set in the world coordinate system. The present invention is not limited to this, and the reach announcement display may be performed by changing the moving direction of the flamingo group object and changing the aspect of the flamingo group FG or the flamingo large group TG without changing the line-of-sight direction.

(I) In the above-described embodiment, the flamingo group FG and the flamingo large group TG are displayed, and the reach announcement display for shifting to the reach state is performed. Not limited to the reach announcement display, the flamingo group FG or the flamingo large group TG may be displayed, or the sight line direction may be changed to provide an indication indicating the transition to the predetermined game state. For example, the flamingo group FG or the flamingo large group TG is displayed during the reach state, or the gaze direction is changed, and a sign indicating that the state is to be shifted to the super reach, the advanced reach, or the jackpot state is performed. It may be. That is, when the above-mentioned sign display is performed and the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state, the gaming state may be changed to a more advantageous one for the player. Therefore, the "predetermined game state may include the special game state". The "predetermined game state may include the reach state". The "predetermined game state may include the super reach state".

(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 above-described liquid crystal display.

(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 that 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 identifying symbols for discriminating 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 gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined, at least different from the identification symbol, apart from a 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.

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

FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams for explaining a display mode of a flamingo group that is moved and displayed.

FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams for explaining a display mode of a flamingo large group that is moved and displayed.

FIGS. 10 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing how the identification symbol is moved on the display unit when a reach state occurs in the central vertical jackpot line.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a normal reach state.

FIGS. 12A to 12C are diagrams illustrating display effects on the display unit during armadillo reach.

FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining display effects on the display unit at the time of tornado reach; FIG.

FIGS. 14A and 14B are diagrams illustrating a display effect on the display unit at the time of chasing reach.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a pointing reach state;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 8 ... Game board, 20 ... Special design display device, 20a ... Display part, 21 ... Upper design display region, 22 ... Medium design display region, 23 ... Lower design display region, 50 ... Main control device (Main Substrate), 71 CPU, 76 Geometry processing unit, 110 Display control board, FG Flamingo group, TG
... a flamingo horde.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────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. Term (reference) 2C088 AA35 AA36 AA42 CA19 EB55

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player, wherein at least the identification information is in a specific display mode. And when the final display is finalized, the gaming machine is adapted to determine the occurrence of the special game state, wherein the display means is configured to determine the identification information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined display condition. Separately, a predetermined display object can be displayed from various angles, and when the first display condition is satisfied, the predetermined display object viewed from a predetermined direction is displayed, and when the second display condition is satisfied. Wherein the predetermined display object viewed from a direction different from the case where the first display condition is satisfied is displayed, and a sign indicating a transition to a predetermined game state is displayed.