JP2004298570A - Game machine and game control process - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a next-to-win presentation display while controlling the burden on a main control board of a game machine in which the main control board and a sub-control board are separated. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, the main control board 11 determines whether the result of the variable display should be a jackpot or not when a game ball wins a prize, and outputs a variable display result indication signal indicating the determined result of the variable display to a display control board 13. When a condition for starting the variation is satisfied, the main control board 11 outputs a variation start command to the display control board 13. The display control board 13 determines whether the variable display should be next-to-win variation or not, and determines whether the display should be the next-to-win display without presentation or the next-to-win presentation display with presentation if it is determined that the variable display should be the next-to-win variation. The display control part 13 executes the variable display with the next-to-win variation with presentation when it is determined that the next-to-win presentation display should be executed, and controls the variable display of special patterns so that patterns are final stop patterns in accordance with the result of the display specified by the variable display result indication signal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a game control method, and more particularly, to a gaming machine and a game control method for performing a game using a variable display of identification information.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device (hereinafter, LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) displays predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) in an updated manner, thereby performing a variable display. There have been provided a number of games in which a so-called variable display game is used to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be given based on the result, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.
[0003]
As a variable display game, there is a game mainly performed by using the above-described display device as an image display device (hereinafter, a special figure game). The special figure game performs the update display of the display symbol in accordance with the detection of the game ball passing through the predetermined area, and the case where the stop symbol mode when the update display of the display symbol is completely stopped is the specific display mode. This is a "big hit" game. When a "big hit" occurs in the special map game, a special winning combination or a special electric auditorium called an attacker is opened to continuously provide the player with a state in which it is extremely easy to win a game ball for a certain period of time.
[0004]
A special gaming state is a state in which a special jackpot is opened in the special figure game and the special electric accessory is opened, so that a player can easily win a game ball. In order to be in the specific game state, usually, the stop symbol mode of the display symbol displayed on the variable display device is set to a predetermined specific display mode (generally, the display symbols are aligned with the same symbol). Condition.
[0005]
In the special figure game, the maximum attention of the player is paid on whether or not the stop symbol mode becomes the specific display mode and becomes a “big hit”. Therefore, in order to enhance the interest in the special figure game, in the process of deriving the stop symbol, there are provided a number of games that perform a so-called reach effect.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In recent years, pachinko gaming machines have been divided into a main control board, which controls the parts related to the basics of the game, and a sub-board, which individually controls the display, sound, lamps, etc. It is generally performed (for example, Patent Document 1). By adopting such a configuration, the configuration of the main control board that controls the game itself is relatively simple, and it is easy to find fraud or the like performed on the main control board.
[0007]
The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1 includes a main control board and a sub control board, but does not disclose what kind of function is shared between the main control board and the sub control board. The content is unclear.
[0008]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-58041 A
[0009]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and in a gaming machine having a configuration in which a main control board and a sub-control board are separated from each other, a reach effect is achieved while suppressing the burden on the main control board for controlling the progress of a game. It is an object of the present invention to realize a gaming machine and a game control method capable of appropriately executing display.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application,
A display unit (for example, a special figure display unit 43) for variably displaying the identification information;
A variation execution condition satisfaction detecting unit (for example, a winning ball detector 6c) for detecting that the variation execution condition of the identification information is satisfied and outputting a detection signal;
Based on the establishment of the fluctuation start condition after the fluctuation execution condition is satisfied, the display unit starts the fluctuation display of the identification information, derives a display result, and when the display result becomes a specific display result, Control means (for example, a game control unit 11 and a display control unit 13) for setting a specific game state advantageous to a player;
A gaming machine comprising:
The control means,
Game control means (for example, game control unit 11) for controlling the progress of the game and display control means (for example, for controlling the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means in accordance with an instruction from the game control means (for example, A display control unit 13).
The game control means,
After outputting the detection signal from the variation execution condition satisfaction detection means, it is determined whether or not the result of the variation display of the identification information triggered by the satisfaction of the variation execution condition is the specific display result (for example, a jackpot). Display result determining means for determining (for example, processing of steps S401 to S404 by the processor 111);
After outputting the detection signal from the fluctuation execution condition satisfaction detection means, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start condition of the identification information is satisfied. When it is determined that the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, a fluctuation start instruction signal is generated. Condition satisfaction determination means (for example, processing of steps S301 to S305 by the processor 111);
Outputting a fluctuation display result instruction signal indicating a result of the fluctuation display determined by the display result determination means to the display control means; and determining that the fluctuation start condition is satisfied by the fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means, Output means (for example, the processing of step S503 by the communication I / F 121 and the processor 111) for outputting a change start instruction signal (for example, a change start command) for instructing the start of the change of the identification information to the display control means;
With
The display control means (13) comprises:
Input means for inputting the fluctuation display result instruction signal and the fluctuation start instruction signal from the output means (for example, a part for performing reception processing of the communication I / F 151 and the CPU 154);
The variable display of the identification information is a reach display in which only the identification information from which the display result is derived first may be the specific display result and only the identification information from which the display result is derived last is displayed in a variable manner, and any one of the identification information From the result of derivation of the display effect until the reach state is established, a reach effect display determination means for determining whether or not a reach effect display accompanied by a predetermined effect display is made (the CPU 154 selects the variation pattern in step S719). Processing; steps S1001 to 1004);
In response to the fluctuation start instruction signal, when the reach effect display determination means determines to perform reach effect display, the reach state is established and the display state of any identification information is derived, and then the reach state is determined. Until the change is established, the variable display accompanied by the predetermined reach effect display is executed, and the final stop identification information that matches the variable display result specified by the variable display result instruction signal input by the input unit is obtained. And a variation control means (for example, the processing shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 by the CPU 154 and the VDP 157) for controlling the variation display of the identification information by the display means.
The variation control means includes:
In performing the variation display of the identification information on the display means, outputting a first timing signal which is a trigger for generating an image to be displayed on the display means, and performing a reach effect display in the reach effect display determination means. A timer (for example, a variable time timer 154a, an internal interrupt timer 154b) that outputs a second clock signal that triggers generation of an image to be displayed on the display for the display of the reach effect based on the determination;
Image information storage means (for example, a character ROM 158) for storing image data from which an image to be displayed on the display means is generated;
Each time the first timing signal is output from the timing unit, an image of identification information to be displayed on the display unit is sequentially generated based on the image data stored in the image information storage unit, and the second A display image generating means for generating a display image including an image for reach effect display to be displayed on the fluctuation display means based on the image data stored in the image information storage means when the clock signal is output A part of the processing of S801, S802, S809, S810 by the CPU 154 and the VDP 157 and the part of the processing of FIG. 26 which are executed at the normal fluctuation display timing and the reach effect display timing);
Supply means for supplying image data of the image generated by the display image generation means to the display means (a process of reading out image data from the VRAM 159 by the VDP 157 and outputting the image data to the special figure display unit 43 via the LCD drive circuit 160) And comprising
It is characterized by the following.
[0011]
In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 11) determines the change time of the identification information and the final stop identification information in the change display of the identification information (for example, the jackpot lottery table memory 114, the stop symbol lottery table). (Steps S401 to S407, S411, S412, S501, and S502) performed by the memory 115, the variable time lottery table memory 116, and the processor 111.
The output unit (for example, the processing of step S503 by the communication I / F 121 and the processor 111) includes a fluctuation time instruction signal (for example, a fluctuation time instruction signal) indicating the fluctuation time determined by the determination unit and the final stop identification. Outputting a final stop identification information instruction signal (final stop symbol instruction signal) indicating information to the display control means (for example, the display control unit 13);
The input unit (for example, a part that performs a reception process of the communication I / F 151 and the CPU 154) inputs the fluctuation time instruction signal and the final stop identification information instruction signal output from the output unit,
The change control means (for example, the processing shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 by the CPU 154 and the VDP 157) changes the identification information by the change time specified by the change time instruction signal, and outputs the final stop identification information instruction signal. The display means (for example, the special figure display unit 43) is controlled so as to stop at the final stop identification information specified in the above.
[0012]
According to this configuration, since the game control unit notifies the display control unit of the change time, the game control unit and the display control unit can operate in synchronization.
[0013]
In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The game control unit (for example, the game control unit 11) further includes a variable time determining unit (for example, the processing of steps S501 and S502 by the processor 111) for determining a variable time of the identification information in the variable display of the identification information,
The output means (for example, the processing of step S503 by the communication I / F 121 and the processor 111) outputs a fluctuation time instruction signal indicating the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination means to the display control means,
The input means (for example, a part for performing input processing of the communication I / F 151 and the CPU 154) inputs the fluctuation time instruction signal from the output means,
The variable display control means includes final stop identification information determining means for determining final stop identification information for variable display of the identification information according to the variable display result specified by the variable display result instruction signal input by the input means (for example, And a process of determining the final stop symbol by the stop symbol lottery table 115 and the CPU 154 in the second embodiment).
The fluctuation control means (for example, the processing shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 by the CPU 154 and the VDP 157) fluctuates the identification information by the time specified by the fluctuation time instruction signal, and determines by the final stop identification information determination means. The display unit (for example, the special figure display unit 43) is controlled so as to stop with the final stop identification information that has been set.
[0014]
According to this configuration, since the game control unit notifies the display control unit of the change time, the game control unit and the display control unit can operate in synchronization.
[0015]
In the above-described configuration, for example, the game control means (11) includes first time counting means (special figure variable time timer 120) for measuring the lapse of the variable time determined by the variable time determining means, The display control means (13) measures the elapse of the variation time determined by the variation time determination means so as to execute the variation display of the identification information for the time determined by the variation time determination means. (For example, a fluctuation time timer 154a) so that the first time measurement means and the second time measurement means perform the time measurement operation substantially synchronously with the output of the fluctuation instruction signal. You may. According to this configuration, the first and second timing units perform the timing process in synchronization, so that the game control unit and the display control unit can operate in synchronization.
[0016]
In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The game control means (11) is a final stop identification information determining means for determining the final stop identification information of the variable display of the identification information (for example, a stop symbol lottery table memory 115 and a processor 111 in the third embodiment). Process for determining the final stop symbol).
The output means (for example, output processing by the communication I / F 121 and the processor 111) outputs a final stop identification information instruction signal indicating the final stop identification information determined by the final stop identification information determining means to the display control means. ,
The input means (for example, a part for performing a reception process of the communication I / F 151 and the CPU 154) inputs the final stop identification information instruction signal from the output means,
The fluctuation display control means further includes a fluctuation time determination means for determining a fluctuation time of the identification information (a processing of selecting a fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern lottery table 190 and the CPU 154 in the third embodiment),
The change display control means displays the identification information variably for the time determined by the change time determination means, and stops the display at the final stop identification information designated by the final stop identification information instruction signal. Control means,
The display control means includes means (transmitting means of the third embodiment) for transmitting fluctuation time information indicating the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination means to the game control means,
The game control means includes a receiving means (the communication I / F 121 and the processor 111 in the third embodiment) for receiving the fluctuation time information transmitted from the display control means, and the fluctuation time information received by the reception means. Game progress control means (special symbol change processing by the processor 111) for controlling the progress of the game based on the specified change time.
[0017]
According to this configuration, the display control unit notifies the game control unit of the change time, so that the game control unit and the display control unit can operate in synchronization.
[0018]
In the gaming machine according to claim 5,
The fluctuation display control means determines the fluctuation time of the identification information (the processing of selecting the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern lottery table 190 and the CPU 154 in the fourth embodiment) and the final stop identification information. And a stop symbol lottery table 115 and a process of selecting a stop symbol by the CPU 154 according to the fourth embodiment.
The change display control means displays the identification information variably for a time determined by the change time determination means, and stops the display at the final stop identification information determined by the final stop identification information determination means. Control means,
The fluctuation display control means includes transmission means (a transmission section of the communication I / F 151 and the CPU 154) for transmitting fluctuation time information indicating the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination means to the game control means,
The game control means (13) includes a reception means (the communication I / F 121 and the processor 111 in the third embodiment) for receiving the fluctuation time information transmitted from the display control means, and a fluctuation received by the reception means. Game progress control means (special symbol change processing by the processor 111) for controlling the progress of the game based on the change time specified by the time information.
[0019]
According to this configuration, the display control unit notifies the game control unit of the change time, so that the game control unit and the display control unit can operate in synchronization. Further, since the final stop identification information and the fluctuation time are determined by the display control means, the processing load on the game control means is reduced.
[0020]
In the above-described configuration, for example, the game control means (11) includes first time measuring means (special figure variable time timer 120) for measuring the lapse of the variable time indicated by the variable time information, The display control means (13) measures the elapse of the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination means in order to execute the fluctuation display of the identification information for the time determined by the fluctuation time determination means. A clock means (for example, a variable time timer 154a) is provided so that the first clock means (11) and the second clock means perform a clock operation substantially in synchronization with the output of the variable time information. You may. If the game control means and the display control means operate independently, the progress of the game and the display may be different. In the present invention, since the first and second timing units perform the timing process in synchronization, the game control unit and the display control unit can operate in synchronization.
[0021]
The gaming machine according to claim 6,
The display control means (13) comprises:
A display controller (for example, CPU 154) which constitutes the reach effect display determination means and obtains and outputs display parameters (for example, display character, display position, display size, transparency, rotation angle, etc.) for specifying a display image. When,
Image forming means (for example, VDP157) displaying means for receiving display parameters from the display controller and developing an image on a display memory according to the received display parameters.
[0022]
According to this configuration, the display control unit includes the display controller that obtains the display parameters and the image forming unit that develops an image in accordance with the parameters, and the control is shared by appropriately designed configurations. Therefore, appropriate display can be performed with a simple configuration.
[0023]
The game control method according to claim 7,
Based on the satisfaction of the change start condition after the change execution condition is satisfied, a change display of the identification information (for example, a special symbol) is performed by a display means (for example, the special figure display unit 43), and the change display is a specific display. A game control method for controlling a game state to a specific game state (for example, a big hit) advantageous to a player when a result is obtained,
In game control means (for example, game control unit)
After the change execution condition is satisfied (for example, the detection of the game ball by the winning ball detector 6c and step S201), it is determined whether or not the result of the change display of the identification information is the specific display result (steps S401 to S407, S411, S412), and outputs a variable display result instruction signal (for example, a variable display result instruction signal) indicating the determination result (step S503).
It is determined whether the change start condition is satisfied (for example, steps S301 to S305), and based on the determination that the change start condition is satisfied, a change start instruction signal (for example, a change start command) is output (step S503).
In a display control means (for example, a display control unit),
A fluctuation display result instruction signal and a fluctuation start instruction signal output from the game control means are input (input processing by the communication I / F 151 and the CPU 154),
In response to the input fluctuation start instruction signal, the fluctuation display, after deriving the display result of any of the identification information, reach effect display with a predetermined effect display until the reach state is established. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S719; steps S1001 to 1004),
i) in response to the input change start instruction signal, sequentially generate a change display image of the identification information based on the image data stored in advance, and ii) when the elapse of a predetermined time is counted, the stored display image is displayed. A display image of reach is generated based on the image data, and iii) an image of final stop identification information that matches the variable display result indicated by the input variable display result instruction signal (for example, the CPU 154 and the VDP 157). 25 and FIG. 26),
Displaying the generated image (processing by VDP 157, LCD drive circuit 160, and special figure display unit 43);
It is characterized by the following.
[0024]
According to this configuration, the control of the gaming machine is shared by the game control means for controlling the progress of the game and the display control means for controlling the display, and whether or not the display control means performs the reach effect display. Is determined and its control is performed. As a result, the control effect of the game control means can be suppressed, and the control and configuration can be simplified while enabling the reach effect display.
[0025]
The computer program according to claim 8,
A display unit (for example, a special map display unit 43) including a plurality of change display units for changing and displaying the identification information;
Based on the establishment of the fluctuation start condition after the fluctuation execution condition is satisfied, the display unit starts the fluctuation display of the identification information, derives a display result, and when the display result becomes a specific display result, Control means (for example, the game control unit 11 and the display control unit 13) for setting the game state to a specific game state advantageous to the player;
A determination unit (based on the processor 111) that determines whether a result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result based on the satisfaction of the variation execution condition, and outputs a variation display result instruction signal indicating the determination result. Steps S401 to S407, S411, and S412);
Timer means (for example, a variable time timer 154a and an internal interrupt timer 154b) for measuring a time relating to image generation;
Image data storage means (for example, a character ROM 158) for storing image data for forming a display image;
Among the operations of the gaming machine comprising, at least, a computer program for controlling or simulating the display of the variable display unit and identification information,
On the computer,
i) In response to the input change start instruction signal, a change display image of the identification information is sequentially generated based on the image data stored in advance, and ii) When the elapse of a predetermined time is measured, the previously stored change display image is displayed. A display image of reach is generated based on the image data, and iii) an image of final stop identification information that matches the fluctuation display result indicated by the input fluctuation display result instruction signal is generated (for example, the CPU 154 and the VDP 157). 25 and FIG. 26),
The generated image is displayed (display processing by VDP 157, LCD drive circuit 160, and special figure display unit 43).
[0026]
According to this configuration, it is possible to cause the computer to perform a predetermined reach effect display.
[0027]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0028]
The gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine that performs a special map game using an image display device such as an LCD, and is a card reader (CR: Card Reader) type first-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card. , A gaming machine such as a slot machine equipped with an LCD.
[0029]
In addition, if it is a ball-and-ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine and has an image display device, it is called, for example, a pachinko game machine classified into a second type or a third type, a general electric machine, or a pachicon. It may be a ball and ball game machine or the like. Further, the present invention is applicable not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using cash. That is, any form of gaming machine having an image display device such as an LCD and capable of performing an effect display corresponding to a special figure game may be used.
[0030]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2.
[0031]
The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A display device 4 is provided substantially at the center of the game area. Below the display device 4, an ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6 having a starting function for allowing a change of a special symbol is arranged. Below the normal variable winning ball device 6, a special variable winning ball device (large winning opening) 7 is arranged. Passing members 5a to 5d are arranged in the game area.
[0032]
The display device 4 includes a normal figure display unit 41, a normal figure reservation display unit 42, a special figure display unit 43, and a special figure reservation display unit 44.
[0033]
The ordinary figure display unit 41 is disposed on the upper part of the display device 4 and includes display elements 41a and 41b of ordinary symbols (in FIG. 1, symbols representing （(circle) and X (cross)) indicating a hit and a loss. Then, in the ordinary figure game where the execution condition is that the game ball passes through any of the passing members 5a to 5d, they are alternately displayed for a predetermined time (the ordinary symbol change display). When the change is completed and the winning display element 41a is finally displayed, the state is changed to the "normal drawing win" state, and the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning prize ball device 6 are opened and controlled.
[0034]
The ordinary symbol suspension display section 42 displays the number of suspended regular symbols. That is, even if a game ball passes through any of the passing members 5a to 5d and the execution condition of the variation display of the ordinary symbol is satisfied, the game is started for the reason that the conventional ordinary symbol game is being executed. An execution condition for which the condition is not satisfied may occur. The later-described ordinary figure holding memory 112 (FIG. 4) stores the state in which the start condition is not satisfied up to the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). The ordinary drawing reservation display unit 42 displays the number of storages in the ordinary drawing reservation memory 112.
[0035]
The special figure display unit 43 functions as a variable display unit that displays identification information in a variable manner, and is configured by a liquid crystal display device, a dot matrix type image display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), an EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like. , Middle and right three special symbols are displayed. Each special symbol is composed of numerals, characters, and symbols, each functions as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and fluctuates and stops at the special symbol display unit 43.
[0036]
Specifically, the special figure display unit 43 starts to change three special symbols in a special figure game in which the execution condition is that a game ball wins in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6. The special figure display unit 43 sequentially stops the special symbols according to the elapsed time of the variable display. When the change of all the special symbols is stopped and fixed, and the combination of the special symbols becomes a predetermined jackpot combination (for example, the same pattern of the double-spot), the gaming machine 1 sets the specific gaming state (both the jackpot gaming state). ).
[0037]
In the specific game state, the special variable prize ball device 7 is opened for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls is generated. The game ball falling on the surface is received. Then, on condition that the received game ball passes through a specific area (not shown) provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 (V winning), the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed and then opened again. For example, this opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times.
[0038]
The fluctuation of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the ordinary variable winning ball device 6 is stored in a special figure holding memory 113 (FIG. 4) described later up to an upper limit number (four times in the present embodiment). The special figure reservation display section 44 displays the number of reservations stored in the special figure reservation memory 113.
[0039]
Each of the passing members 5a to 5d has a passage for guiding a game ball received from an upper end opening thereof downward, and a passing ball detector is provided in the middle of the passage. When the passing ball detector detects a game ball passing through the passage, the execution condition of the ordinary figure game based on the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary figure display unit 41 is satisfied.
[0040]
The ordinary variable winning ball device 6 is configured as a tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces 6a and 6b that are movably controlled between a vertical (normal) position and a tilting (expanded and open) position by a solenoid. In the normal variable winning ball device 6, a winning ball detector 6c configured by a micro switch or the like and detecting a winning game ball is arranged. The detection of the winning game ball by the winning ball detector 6c is one of the execution conditions of the special figure game (however, as will be described later, if the number of holdings is 4 or more, it is ignored). And functions as a variation start condition satisfaction determination unit that determines whether a variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied.
[0041]
The special variable winning ball device 7 includes an opening / closing plate 71 that controls opening and closing of a winning area by a solenoid. The opening / closing plate 71 is normally closed, and as a result of the special figure game being performed by the special figure display section 43 based on the winning of the game ball to the normally variable winning prize ball device 6, a specific game state (also referred to as a jackpot game state). ), The winning area is opened (open cycle) by the solenoid until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, and the surface of the game board 1 is opened. Catch the falling game ball. The game ball received by the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected by a detector (not shown). Then, on condition that the received game ball passes through a specific area (not shown) provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 (V winning), the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed and then opened again. This open cycle can be repeated up to 16 times. In response to the detection of a winning ball, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by a game control unit 11 and a payout control unit 16 (FIGS. 2 and 3) described later.
[0042]
Further, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill 21, an outlet 22, and the like are provided on the surface of the game board 2. Further, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game effect lamp 9 that lights or blinks and speakers 8L and 8R that generate sound effects.
[0043]
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main boards. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board (power supply unit) 10, a main control board (game control unit) 11, a symbol control board (display control unit) 13, and a voice control board (voice control), as described in detail later. Unit), a lamp control board (lamp control unit) 15, a payout control board (payout control unit) 16, and an external terminal board (information output unit) 17, which are provided at appropriate places.
[0044]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration centering on a game control unit. As shown in the figure, the pachinko gaming machine 1 mainly includes a power supply unit (power supply board) 10, a game control unit (main control board) 11, an input / output unit 12, a display control unit (symbol control board) 13, It includes a voice control unit (voice control board) 14, a lamp control unit (lamp control board) 15, a payout control unit (payout control board) 16, and an information output unit (external terminal board) 17. These units cooperate to start the special symbol display change display by the special figure display unit 43 based on the establishment of the change start condition after the special symbol change execution condition is satisfied, and derive a display result. When the display result becomes a specific display result, a control means for setting a specific game state advantageous to the player is constituted.
[0045]
The power supply unit 10 supplies a predetermined power supply voltage to each circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 1.
[0046]
The game control unit 11 includes various circuits provided in a main control board which is a control board on the main side, and a random number generation function used in a normal figure game and a special figure game, and an input / output unit 12. Signal input / output function, display control unit 13, voice control unit 14, lamp control unit 15, output function of control commands to payout control unit 16, output various information to hall management computer It has functions, etc., and constitutes a main part of a configuration corresponding to the game control means of the present invention. That is, the game control unit 11 functions as a game control unit for controlling the progress of the game.
[0047]
As shown in FIG. 4, the game control unit 11 includes a processor 111, a normal figure holding memory 112, a special figure holding memory 113, a jackpot lottery table memory 114, a stopped symbol lottery table memory 115, and a variable time lottery table. A memory 116, a special figure processing selection flag memory 117, a probability change / time saving flag memory 118, a big hit flag memory 119, a special figure fluctuation time timer 120, and a communication I / F (interface) 121 are provided.
[0048]
The processor 111 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an I / O (Input / Output) device, and the like, and performs various types of game control related to game control while performing communication with an external circuit. Execute the process.
[0049]
In the ordinary figure holding memory 112, an execution condition (variable execution condition) which is a condition for executing the ordinary figure game by passing the game ball through any of the passing members 5a to 5d is satisfied. Is a memory for storing the hold information of the ordinary figure game in which the start condition (the change start condition) for actually starting the change for the reason such as the execution is not satisfied.
[0050]
More specifically, the normal drawing holding memory 112 includes first to fourth entries, and stores information on the normal drawing game in the holding state. In each of the first to fourth entries, extracted random number values are stored in the order in which the fluctuation execution condition is established by the passing of the game ball through the passing members 5a to 5d. The random number value is a value derived for determining the hit (○) and the loss (×).
[0051]
When the ordinary figure game is completed once, the hold information registered in the second to fourth entries is advanced one entry at a time, and the fluctuation start condition is satisfied based on the hold information newly stored in the first entry. Then, a normal figure game is executed. When a game ball has newly passed through the passing members 5a to 5d, a random value is derived and registered in the highest empty entry. When the contents of the ordinary drawing reservation memory 112 are updated, the processor 111 transmits a display control command to the display control unit 13 to cause the display of the ordinary drawing reservation display unit 42 to be updated.
[0052]
The special figure holding memory 113 stores information on the currently running special figure game and execution conditions (variable execution conditions) which are conditions for executing a special figure game when a game ball wins the normally variable winning prize ball device 6. In order to store the hold information of the special figure game that has been established but the start condition (change start condition) for actually starting the change for the reason that the conventional special figure game is being executed is not established. Memory.
[0053]
More specifically, the special figure reservation memory 113 includes first to fourth entries, the first entry stores information of the special figure game being executed, and the second to fourth entries store the special figure game in a suspended state. The information of the figure game is stored. In each of the first to fourth entries, a jackpot random number value (random number for judging whether or not a jackpot) is extracted in the order in which the variable execution condition by the prize to the variable winning prize ball device 6 is satisfied. Is stored. When the contents of the special figure reservation memory 113 are updated, the processor 111 transmits a display control command to the display control unit 13 to update the display of the special figure reservation display unit 44.
[0054]
When the special map game is completed once, the hold information registered in the second to fourth entries is advanced one entry at a time, and the change start condition is satisfied for the hold information newly registered in the first entry. Further, when a game ball newly wins in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6, a random value resulting from the winning is registered in the highest empty entry.
[0055]
The jackpot lottery table memory 114 is a memory that stores a jackpot lottery table in which a jackpot random number value and a display result are associated with each other in order to determine whether the result of the special figure game is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 5A, the jackpot lottery table memory 114 stores two types of tables, a regular jackpot lottery table 131 and a probability change / hour reduction jackpot lottery table 132. The jackpot lottery table 132 is set with a higher probability of becoming a jackpot.
[0056]
The stop symbol lottery table memory 115 shown in FIG. 4 is a memory storing a stop symbol lottery table for performing a lottery to determine what symbol combination is to be used as the result of the special symbol change display in the special figure game. As shown in FIG. 5B, the stop symbol lottery table memory 115 stores a stop symbol lottery table 133 for a big hit and a stop symbol lottery table 134 for a loss.
[0057]
The big hit stop symbol lottery table 133 stores a random number value (stop symbol random number value) and a combination of a final stop symbol of a special symbol corresponding to “hit” in association with each other. The lost symbol stop symbol lottery table 134 is a table for individually selecting the final stopped symbol of the special symbol in the event of a loss.
[0058]
The variable time lottery table memory 116 in FIG. 4 is a memory storing a variable time lottery table for randomizing the duration of the special figure game, and stores a random number value and a variable time as shown in FIG. It is stored in association with.
[0059]
The special figure processing selection flag memory 117 shown in FIG. 4 is set with a flag indicating which processing should be selected and executed in the special symbol processing (processing for controlling the special figure game) described later with reference to FIG. You.
[0060]
When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probability change state (probability variation state) or the time reduction state, a flag indicating that fact is set in the probability change / time reduction flag memory 118. As described above, the probability change state is a state in which the probability of a big hit in a special figure game is set higher than usual, and the time reduction state is, for example, a fluctuation time of a special symbol in the special figure game is shorter than usual. It has been set. The probable change state and the time reduction state are game states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is selected. The probable change / time saving flag is set and reset appropriately by the processor 111 according to the progress of the game.
[0061]
In the big hit flag memory 119, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit state, that is, the specific gaming state, a flag indicating that fact is set. The specific game state is set when the combination of the special symbols determined in the special figure game becomes a predetermined jackpot combination (for example, the same symbol with a double line). In the specific game state, the special variable prize ball device 7 is opened until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. The game ball falling on the surface is received. Then, on the condition that the received game ball passes through a specific area (not shown) provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 (V winning), the ball is closed and then opened again, and the opening cycle is up to 16 times. Can be repeated times.
[0062]
The special figure fluctuation time timer 120 is a down counter for counting an elapsed time (elapsed time of the special figure game) after the special symbol on the special figure display section 43 starts to change.
[0063]
The communication I / F (interface) 121 is for transmitting and receiving data (including commands, control data, and the like) between the game control unit 11 and the control boards 12 to 17 on the sub side. Together, they function as output means for outputting instructions and data to the display control unit 13.
[0064]
The input / output unit 12 in FIG. 3 is for detecting a game ball and opening / closing an accessory, and includes a sensor and a solenoid. The sensors include a passing ball detector arranged on the passing members 5a to 5d, a winning ball detector 6c usually arranged on the variable winning prize ball device 6, and the like. Examples of the solenoid include a solenoid for controlling the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b of the normally variable winning ball device 6 to be tilted, and a solenoid for opening the open / close plate 71 of the special variable winning ball device 7.
[0065]
The display control unit 13 is for controlling the display device 4 based on a command and control data transmitted from the game control unit 11, and controls the normal figure display unit 41 in a normal figure game and in the special figure game. The control of the special figure display section 43, the control of the ordinary figure reservation display section 42, the control of the special figure reservation display section 44, and the like are performed. The display control unit 13 forms a main part of the display control unit of the present invention.
[0066]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a portion of the configuration of the display control unit 13 that drives the special figure display unit 43. The display control unit 13 is composed of various circuits and a computer program provided on the symbol control board, generates an image to be displayed on the special figure display unit 43, and sends a video signal for displaying the image to the display device 4. Output.
[0067]
As shown in FIG. 6, the display control unit 13 includes a communication I / F 151, an oscillation circuit 152, a reset circuit 153, a display control CPU 154, a ROM 155, a RAM 156, and a video display processor (hereinafter, VDP: It includes a Video Display Processor (157), a character ROM 158, a VRAM (Video RAM) 159, and an LCD drive circuit 160.
[0068]
The communication I / F (interface) 151 is for performing communication with the game control unit 11, and is an input for inputting various commands and data from the game control unit 11 in cooperation with the CPU 154. Configure means.
[0069]
The oscillation circuit 152 outputs a reference clock signal to the CPU 154 and the VDP 137. The reset circuit 153 outputs a reset signal for resetting the CPU 154 and the VDP 157.
[0070]
The CPU 154 operates according to the program stored in the ROM 155, and upon receiving the change start command and the control data from the game control unit 11, reads out the display control data for performing the display control from the ROM 155 while using the RAM 156 as a work area. According to the display control data, a drawing command (instruction signal) for synthesizing an image to be displayed on the special map display unit 43 is output to the VDP 157.
[0071]
Further, the CPU 154 includes a fluctuation time timer 154a and an internal interrupt timer 154b. The timers 154a and 154b constitute time measuring means for measuring time related to processing for generating a display image. The fluctuation time timer 154a counts the oscillation signal from the oscillation circuit 152, counts the fluctuation time of the special symbol similarly to the special figure fluctuation time timer 120, and outputs a signal indicating the measured time (count value). . The internal interrupt timer 154b counts the reference clock signal from the oscillation circuit 152, and generates an internal interrupt signal every time a predetermined time elapses. The internal interrupt signal triggers an interrupt process.
[0072]
As shown in FIG. 7A, an operation program 161, a random number program 162, a fluctuation pattern table 163, a jackpot announcement lottery table 164, a reach lottery table 165, a reach announcement lottery table 166, Display control data 167 for each variation pattern is registered.
[0073]
The operation program 161 shown in FIG. 7A is a computer program for controlling a display operation by the CPU 134 and the VDP 137.
The random number program 162 is a program for extracting an arbitrary random number.
[0074]
The variation pattern table 163 stores various variation patterns in the special figure game. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the variation pattern table 163 includes a plurality of variation patterns, their contents, total variation time, left symbol variation stop time, right symbol variation stop time, and jackpot. Information such as presence / absence of a notice, presence / absence of a reach, presence / absence of a reach notice display, and a control code for specifying a variation pattern thereof is stored.
[0075]
The variation patterns registered in the variation pattern table 163 include, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, a normal loss variation pattern (variation pattern 1), which derives the final symbol of the loss without reaching. As shown in FIG. 11B, a normal loss shortening fluctuation pattern (variation pattern 2) in which the fluctuation time is set shorter than the normal fluctuation pattern, and a normal reach display as shown in FIG. And a normal reach loss fluctuation pattern (variation pattern 20) for deriving the final symbol of the loss, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), a normal reach fluctuation pattern for performing the normal reach display and deriving the final symbol per hit ( Variation pattern 21), as shown in FIG. 12 (b), a reach loss variation pattern (the characteristic reach effect display is performed to derive the final symbol of the loss). Dynamic pattern 22), as shown in FIG. 12 (c), reach per fluctuation pattern (movement pattern 23 to derive the final pattern by performing a characteristic reach demonstration), etc. are included.
[0076]
Further, during the fluctuation, for example, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), a "big hit notice" for giving a notice that the game result of the special figure game of this time will be a big hit, or this time as shown in FIG. 13 (b). There is also a variation pattern that appropriately performs “reach announcement” for announcing that the variation of the “reach” will be the reach.
[0077]
Here, the reach display, the reach effect display, the big hit display, and the big hit effect display will be described.
[0078]
First, the reach state means that, for example, a special symbol is displayed on an active line (one horizontal line in the present embodiment), and the special symbol (two in this example) is first hit. And a state in which only the special symbol that finally derives the display result is variably displayed. The reach display and the reach effect display are both displays for guiding the reach state.
[0079]
In the reach display, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), after the special symbol change display is started, the first stop symbol (the left symbol in the figure) is decelerated and stopped, and then the second stop symbol ( In the figure, the right symbol (the right symbol) is decelerated and stopped, and the reach state is established. Between the stop of the first stop symbol and the stop of the second stop symbol, the effect images such as characters, characters, symbols, and figures other than the special symbols are not displayed. It should be noted that the special symbol itself is optional, and may be a number, a symbol, or a symbol to which a decoration symbol is added. For example, in the example of FIG. 14A, after the first stop symbol (3) stops, the second stop symbol decelerates and stops without any special effect, and the reach state is established. Further, after the reach state is established, a display that informs the player of the establishment of the reach state and congratulates the player may be included. For example, the example of FIG. 14B is an example in which, after two stop symbols are aligned and the reach state is established, the fact that the reach state has been reached is displayed, and a blessing display is performed.
[0080]
Next, as shown in FIGS. 14 (c), (d), and (e), the reach effect display starts, after changing display of the special symbol is started, the first stop symbol decelerates and stops, and then, The point where the second stop symbol stops and the reach state is established is the same as the reach display described above, but after the first stop symbol stops and before the second stop symbol, special symbols, characters and characters are displayed. , A symbol, a graphic, or the like, or a display for performing various effects such as changing a special symbol or another symbol in a manner different from the conventional variation (movement).
[0081]
For example, in the example of FIG. 14 (c), after the first stop symbol (3) is temporarily stopped, one or more special symbols change the symbol, decoration, size and orientation, and transmittance while changing the symbol. This is an example of not only moving downward but also freely moving within the screen of the special figure display unit 43 and finally performing the effect of fixing the second stop symbol. For example, in the example of FIG. 14D, a character appears after the first stop symbol (3) is temporarily stopped, and an effect is performed such that the second stop symbol is determined by the action of the character. It is. For example, in this example, after temporarily stopping a second stop symbol in which the reach is not established, an effect is performed in which the character is changed to a second stop symbol in which the reach state is established. For example, in the example of FIG. 14E, after the first stop symbol (3) temporarily stops, the direction of movement (moving direction) of the special symbol is changed from the previous one, and the second stop symbol is decelerated and fixed. This is an example of performing a direct effect. An effect may be performed by appropriately combining the variations illustrated in FIGS. 14 (c) to (e).
[0082]
The jackpot state is a specific game state that is advantageous to the player. (3 special symbols are aligned on the line).
[0083]
The big hit display is, as exemplified in FIG. 15A, after the reach state is established, the third stop symbol is changed in the same manner as before, and the second stop symbol is changed from the stop to the third stop symbol. Until the stop, without displaying images for effects such as characters, characters, symbols, figures, etc. other than the special symbol, decelerate and stop the third stop symbol to display a big hit (for example, three special symbols) This is a display for deriving a double-sided eye. For example, in the example of FIG. 15A, after the first and second stop symbols (3) stop, the third stop symbol decelerates and stops without any special effect, and the special symbol (3) is stopped. As a result, a jackpot situation has been established. Further, after the jackpot state is established, an effect display that informs the player of the establishment of the jackpot state and congratulates the player may be included. For example, the example of FIG. 15B is an example in which after a large hit state has been established with all three stop symbols, the fact that the big hit state has been reached is displayed, and a blessing display is performed.
[0084]
Next, as illustrated in FIGS. 15C to 15E, the jackpot effect display is performed after the second stop symbol (the right symbol in the figure) stops and the reach state is established, and then the third stop symbol ( In the figure, the point where the middle symbol is stopped and the big hit state is established is the same as the above-mentioned big hit display, but after the second stopped symbol is stopped, the special symbol and the character are displayed until the third stopped symbol. This is a display that performs various effects, such as displaying an image for effect using characters, symbols, figures, or the like, or changing a special symbol or another symbol in a manner different from the conventional variation (movement). .
[0085]
For example, in the example of FIG. 15 (c), after the second stop symbol (3) is temporarily stopped, one or more special symbols are changed while changing the symbol, decoration, size / direction / transmittance. In this example, not only the downward movement but also the effect of moving along the free curve in the screen of the special figure display unit 43 and finally determining the third stop symbol to derive the big hit state is performed. The example of FIG. 15D is an example in which a character appears after the second stop symbol is temporarily stopped, and an effect is performed such that the third stop symbol is determined by the action of the character. For example, in this example, a character appears after temporarily stopping a third stop symbol in which a jackpot is not established, and an effect is performed in which the special symbol is changed to a third stop symbol in which a jackpot is established. In the example of FIG. 15E, after the second stop symbol (3) is temporarily stopped, the direction in which the special symbol is changed (moving direction) is changed from the conventional one, and the second stop symbol is decelerated and fixed. This is an example of performing.
[0086]
The jackpot announcement lottery table 164 shown in FIG. 7 is a jackpot announcement lottery table for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform an effect display for notifying that the result of the special figure game will be a jackpot before deriving the final stop symbol. This is the stored memory. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the jackpot announcement lottery table memory 164 stores a jackpot announcement lottery table 181 for regular time and a jackpot announcement lottery table 182 for probability change and time saving.
[0087]
The normal time jackpot notice lottery table 181 and the probability change / hour saving time jackpot notice lottery table 182 store the random number value and the presence or absence of the notice in association with each other. It is set so that the probability of giving a notice is higher than that of the probability change / time saving big hit notice lottery table 182.
[0088]
The reach lottery table 165 is a memory storing a reach lottery table for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a reach in the special figure game. As shown in FIG. 9B, the reach lottery table 165 stores a reach lottery table 183 for normal times and a reach lottery table 1184 for certainty / time reduction.
[0089]
The normal-time reach lottery table 183 and the probability-change / hour-reach-time reach lottery table 184 store the random number value and the presence / absence of the reach in association with each other. The setting is made so that the probability of performing the reach is higher than the time reach lottery table 184.
[0090]
The reach announcement lottery table memory 166 is a memory that stores a reach announcement lottery table for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform an effect display for announcing that a reach is to be performed in the special figure game before the start of the reach. As shown in FIG. 9C, the reach announcement lottery table 166 stores a reach announcement lottery table 185 for normal time and a reach advance announcement lottery table 185 for probable change and reduced working hours.
[0091]
The normal-time reach announcement lottery table 185 and the probability change / hour reduction reach advance announcement lottery table 186 store a random number value and the presence or absence of an announcement in association with each other. It is set so that the probability of making a notice is higher than that of the reach change notice lottery table 186 for probable change / hour reduction.
[0092]
The display control data for each variation pattern is control data (including a program) prepared for each variation pattern in order to enable the variation display as illustrated in FIGS. 11 (a) to 15 (d).
[0093]
Each display control data is data that defines which display pattern is to be displayed at which timing, at what size, at what size, at what transparency, and at what rotation angle. That is, it is information for specifying a display parameter at each display timing.
Note that a plurality of types of reach display display patterns, reach effect display patterns, big hit display patterns, and big hit effect display patterns are prepared. Further, a display pattern of a normal fluctuation display (from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the deceleration / stop of the first stop symbol) is prepared. These are appropriately combined as a kind of module (variable pattern module) to form one variable display pattern.
The display control data is also configured by combining the display control data of these modules.
[0094]
FIG. 10A shows an example of display control data for one display pattern, and defines that a plurality of modules are sequentially called to perform display control.
[0095]
On the other hand, FIG. 10B shows display control data for one module. In FIG. 10B, for example, if the timing at which the module is called is tk, it is specified that the display objects 01 and 02 are displayed at the called timing tk. The display object 01 is specified by the code 003 of the character (image) stored in the character ROM 138, and its size is 1.1 times the standard size (vertical and horizontal uniform magnification). At the position of the coordinates (x0, y3) in the space, a display parameter to be developed with a transparency of 0% and a rotation angle of 0 ° is specified. Similarly, for the display object 02, display parameters such as a character code for specifying a character (image), a size (length and width), a development position (coordinates), transparency, and a rotation angle are specified. Thereafter, information for defining a similar display image is set for each drawing timing of tk + 1, tk + 2,.
[0096]
The expression form of the display control data is arbitrary, and it is sufficient that the CPU 154 can interpret and execute the display control data, and it is not necessary to adopt an expression form that can be understood by a human. Further, it is also possible to realize a part or the whole by a computer program.
[0097]
The RAM 156 of FIG. 6 is used as a work area of the CPU 154.
The RAM 156 stores various information such as a big hit flag 171, a final stop symbol 172, a probability change / time saving flag 173, a big hit notice flag 174, a reach flag 175, and a reach notice flag 176 as shown in FIG. 7B. .
[0098]
The VDP 157 in FIG. 6 has a display device control function and a high-speed drawing function for displaying an image, reads various images from the character ROM 158 in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 154, and arranges the images at the designated positions. Expand to generate image data.
[0099]
The character ROM 158 previously stores character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the special figure display unit 43, for example, images of special designs, and functions as identification information storage means.
[0100]
The VRAM 159 is a frame memory for expanding the image data generated by the VDP 157.
[0101]
The LCD drive circuit 160 drives the liquid crystal display elements constituting the special figure display unit 43 by frame data (image data) sequentially provided in dot row units of the special figure display unit 43 from the VDP 157, Display special symbols, etc.
[0102]
Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. First, an outline of a game flow in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
[0103]
By operating a handle provided at the lower right position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched into the game area. The processor 111 of the game control unit 11 monitors the presence or absence of an input of a passing ball detector, a winning ball detector 6c, or the like in the input / output unit 12, and a game ball passes through a passage formed in the passing members 5a to 5d. Upon passing, a random number value is obtained, and this random number value is registered at the head of an empty entry in the ordinary figure holding memory 112 shown in FIG.
[0104]
The game control unit 11 reads the random number value stored in the normal figure holding memory 112 from the first entry, and sets the final display pattern of the normal figure as a winning symbol (（symbol) based on the read random number value. Or a lost design (× design)
.
[0105]
The game control unit 11 transmits to the display control unit 13 a display control command for instructing the normal figure display unit 41 to change the display. In accordance with the display control command, the display control unit 13 controls the normal symbol display unit 41, performs a variable display process of alternately lighting the hit symbol and the lost symbol for a certain period, and displays a final symbol. Execute the figure game. The normal symbol is fluctuated for a certain period of time, and if the final display symbol is a hit symbol, the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b of the normal variable winning prize ball device 6 are tilted so as to be enlarged and opened, thereby facilitating the winning of the game ball. When a game ball wins in the normal variable winning ball device 6, the winning ball is paid out and the execution condition of the special map game is satisfied.
[0106]
When the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 6 (the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b may be in a vertical state or a tilted state), the winning of the game ball is detected by the winning ball detector 6c. Then, the game control unit 11 receives the notification via the input / output unit 12, generates a random number value (big hit random number value), and stores the obtained big hit random number value in the special figure reservation memory 113 shown in FIG. It is stored at the head of the empty entry as the hold information.
[0107]
The game control unit 11 reads the jackpot random number value stored in the first entry of the special map reservation memory 113, and executes the special map game corresponding to the read jackpot random value. That is, it is determined whether to make a jackpot or a loss from the jackpot random number value set in the first entry of the special figure reservation memory 113. Furthermore, the display result (final stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol is determined according to whether the jackpot or the loss occurs. Further, a special symbol variation time (continuation time of the special figure game) is randomly selected.
[0108]
The game control unit 11 transmits, to the display control unit 13, a change start command for instructing the start of the change of the special symbol (start of the special figure game), data for specifying the final stop symbol, and the change time. The game control unit 11 measures the elapsed time after the transmission of the fluctuation start command, and transmits a confirmation command when the total fluctuation time has elapsed.
[0109]
The display control unit 13 randomly determines whether or not to perform the jackpot announcement according to the change start command from the game control board 11 and the received control data, determines whether or not to perform the reach state, and determines whether or not to perform the reach announcement. Or lottery. Then, a variation pattern to be used is determined based on the display result (final stop symbol) received from the game control unit 11 and the variation time. Next, according to the display control data for the determined variation pattern, the special symbol is changed, and a reach display or a reach effect display is performed as appropriate, and if a jackpot, a display image of a jackpot display or a jackpot effect display is formed. I do.
[0110]
If the final stop symbol is a state in which three symbols are aligned, the gaming machine 1 is in a jackpot state (specific gaming state), and the opening / closing plate 71 of the special variable winning ball device 7 is awarded for a fixed time or a fixed number of gaming balls. Opening and closing are repeated for a certain cycle on condition of V winning. On the other hand, if the final stop symbol is a lost symbol, the opening and closing plate 71 of the special variable winning ball device 7 is not opened.
[0111]
The player makes the normal variable prize ball device 6 or the special variable prize ball device 7 win a game ball while performing the normal figure game and the special figure game in this way, and obtains the prize ball paid out by the payout control unit 16. I do.
[0112]
Hereinafter, the processing of the special figure game executed by the game control unit 11 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0113]
The game control unit 11 starts the special symbol process process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16 by, for example, a timer interrupt every 2 ms.
[0114]
First, the game control unit 11 determines whether or not a special symbol change execution condition is newly established. Specifically, the game control unit 11 detects whether or not the game ball has won the normally variable winning ball device 6 by checking the output of the winning ball detector 6c (step S111). If a game ball has won (step S111; Yes), a winning process is executed (step S112). If no game ball has won (step S111; No), the winning process (step S112) is skipped.
[0115]
In the winning process in step S112, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the number of reservations in the special figure reservation memory 113 is equal to or more than the upper limit value of 4 (step S201). If the number of reservations is four or more, the start of the special figure game due to the current prize is invalid and nothing is performed. On the other hand, if the number of reservations is less than the upper limit value of 4, it means that the condition for executing the change of the special symbol is satisfied, and the random number program is started to extract the random number value (step S202). Therefore, the winning execution detector 6c and the processing in step S201 of the processor 111 constitute a variation execution condition satisfaction determination unit. Next, the extracted random number value is set at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation memory 113 (step S203).
[0116]
Next, based on the value of the special figure processing selection flag stored in the special figure processing selection flag memory 117, the game control unit 11 executes any one of the processes in steps S100 to S107 shown in FIG. select.
[0117]
The special symbol normal process of step S100 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process selection flag set in the special figure process selection flag memory 117 is the initial value “0”. This process is a process of determining whether or not a special symbol change start condition is satisfied, and updating the special figure process selection flag to “1” if the condition is satisfied. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the game control unit 11 shifts the respective pieces of suspension information of the second to fourth entries of the special figure reservation memory 113 one entry at a time (step S301).
[0118]
Then, after the shift, it is determined whether or not the hold information is stored in the first entry (step S302). If the hold information is stored (step S302; Yes), the timer or the like causes the timer or the like to terminate the immediately preceding special map game. It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed (step S303). If it has passed (Step S303; Yes), the random number value newly stored in the first entry is read (Step S304), and the value of the special figure process selection flag is updated to “1” (Step S305). . On the other hand, if the hold information is not stored in the first entry (Step S302; No) or if the fixed time has not elapsed since the end of the last special figure game (Step S303; No), the process selection flag is set. This interrupt processing is terminated while maintaining the value of “0” at “0”.
[0119]
By a series of these processes, it is determined whether or not the condition for starting the change of the special symbol is satisfied, and these processes by the processor 111 constitute a condition for determining the start of the change.
[0120]
The stop symbol setting process of step S101 in FIG. 16 is executed when the value of the special figure process selection flag is “1”, and is a process for determining the display result of the special figure game in advance. In this process, the game control unit 11 determines (predetermines) a display result using the jackpot random number value held in the first entry of the special figure reservation memory 113. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, first, it is determined whether or not the probable change / time saving flag is turned on in the probable change / time saving flag memory 118 (step S401).
[0121]
If the probability change / time saving flag is on, that is, if the gaming state is in the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S401; Yes), the probability change / time saving time jackpot lottery table 132 is selected (step S402). On the other hand, if the probability change / time saving flag is turned off, that is, if the gaming state does not become the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S401; No), the normal time jackpot lottery table 131 is selected (step S402). .
[0122]
Subsequently, in step S100 (step S304), the jackpot random number value read from the first entry of the special figure holding memory 113 is applied to the selected lottery table to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss (before the special figure game starts). ) Is determined (step S404).
[0123]
If it is a big hit (step S405; Yes), a big hit flag is set in the big hit flag memory 119 (step S406). Further, a random number value is extracted and applied to the jackpot stop symbol lottery table 133 to determine a jackpot display result (final stop symbol) (step S407).
[0124]
Next, it is determined whether or not the game state is set to the certain change state or the time saving state from the determined final stop symbol (step S408). If the big hit symbol is for probability variation setting, a probability change flag is set in the probability change / time saving flag memory 118 (step S409). On the other hand, if the big hit symbol is for setting a time saving, a time saving flag is set in the probability change / time saving flag memory 118 (step S410).
[0125]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S405 that a loss has occurred (step S405; No), the jackpot flag is turned off (step S411), and a random number is extracted and applied to the stop symbol lottery table 134 for loss. The display result of each symbol is determined in order (step S412).
[0126]
After these processes, the value of the special figure process selection flag is updated to "2" (step S413). By the processing of the above-described steps S401 to S407, S411, and S412 by the processor 111, it is determined whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol is the specific display result. Therefore, these processes by the processor 111 constitute a display result determination unit.
[0127]
The variable time lottery process in step S102 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process selection flag is “2”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 20, the game control unit 11 passes a random number (step S501) and stores the random number in the variable time lottery table memory 116 shown in FIG. By applying to the table, the total fluctuation time of the special symbol (execution time of the special figure game) is randomly selected (step S502).
[0128]
Subsequently, a fluctuation start command for instructing the start of the special figure game and control data for instructing the fluctuation parameter determined by the game control unit 11 are output to the display control unit 13 (step S503). The control data includes a fluctuation result instruction signal indicating a fluctuation result (whether a big hit or not) determined in advance in step S404, a final stop symbol instruction signal instructing the final stop symbol determined in step S407 or S412, and step S502. And a variety of data used by the display control unit 13 in the subsequent display control, such as the on / off status of the probable change / time saving flag.
[0129]
Subsequently, a count value corresponding to the total fluctuation time obtained by the lottery in step S502 is set in the special figure fluctuation time timer 120 (step S504). Thereafter, the value of the process selection flag is set to 3 (step S505).
[0130]
Thereafter, the game control unit 11 repeatedly executes the special symbol changing process of step S103 in FIG. This processing is executed when the value of the special figure processing selection flag is “3”.
[0131]
In this process, as shown in FIG. 21, the game control unit 11 subtracts one from the count value of the special figure variable time timer 120 (step S601). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure variation time timer 120 is 0, that is, whether or not the special symbol has been varied by the set variation time (step S602).
[0132]
When it is determined that the special figure variation time timer 120 = 0 (Step S602; Yes), it is the timing when one special figure game is completed, and the game control unit 11 sets the special figure processing selection flag to “4”. (Step S603).
[0133]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the special figure variable time timer 120 is not 0 (step S602; No), the current interrupt processing is ended.
[0134]
The change start command and the control data output in step S503 are input to the CPU 154 of the display control unit 13 via the communication I / Fs 121 and 151.
[0135]
The CPU 154 saves the input control data in the RAM 156 (turns on / off the big hit flag 171, the final stop symbol 172, the probable change / time saving flag 173, etc. shown in FIG. 7B), and responds to the change start command. Then, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22 is started, and the process of specifying the variation pattern is performed.
[0136]
First, the CPU 154 determines whether or not the control data (variable display result instruction signal) received from the game control unit 11 indicates a jackpot (step S701). If a jackpot is instructed (step S701; Yes), a random number for jackpot announcement lottery is extracted (step S702).
[0137]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the control data saved in the RAM 156 indicates a probable change state or a time saving state. If the notice lottery table 182 is selected and the probability change / time saving state is not set, the normal time jackpot notice lottery table 181 is selected (step S703). Subsequently, a lottery (judgment) is made as to whether or not to perform a jackpot notice by applying the random number for the jackpot notice lottery extracted to the selected jackpot notice lottery table (step S704). Through these processes, the processor 111 functions as a preview lottery means for performing a lottery determination as to whether or not to perform a jackpot preview.
[0138]
If a jackpot notice is given (step S705; Yes), the jackpot notice flag 174 is turned on (step S706). If no jackpot notice is given (step S705; No), the jackpot notice flag 174 is turned off (step S705). S707)
[0139]
In step S701, when it is determined that it is not a jackpot (step S701; No), or after the processing of step S706 or S707 ends, the flow proceeds to step S708.
[0140]
In step S708, a random number for reach lottery is extracted. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the state is the probability change / time reduction state. If the state is the probability change / time reduction state, the probability change / time reduction time reach lottery table 184 in the reach lottery table 165 is selected. The time reach lottery table 183 is selected (step S709). Then, the lottery is performed to determine whether or not to reach the reach state (reach display or reach effect display) by applying the extracted random number to the selected reach lottery table 183 or 184 (step S710).
[0141]
When the reach state is set (FIG. 23: step S711; Yes), the reach flag 175 is turned on (step S712).
[0142]
Subsequently, a random number for reach announcement lottery is extracted (step S713). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the state is the probability change / time saving state. If it is not in the state, the normal-time reach announcement lottery table 185 is selected (step S714). Then, it is determined whether or not a reach announcement display is to be performed by applying the extracted random number for the jackpot announcement to the selected jackpot announcement lottery table (step S715). Through these processes, the CPU 154 functions as a preview lottery unit that determines whether or not to perform a reach preview.
[0143]
When the reach announcement is performed (Step S716; Yes), the reach announcement flag 176 is turned on (Step S717), and when the reach announcement is not performed (Step S716; No), the reach announcement flag 176 is turned off (Step S716). S718).
[0144]
Subsequently, from among a large number of variation patterns registered in the variation pattern table 163, the set conditions (whether or not a jackpot, a final stop symbol, presence / absence of a jackpot notice, presence / absence of a reach, presence / absence of a reach announcement, Variable time). If there are a plurality of items that match the conditions, one is selected by using a random number or the like (step S719). Depending on the selected variable display pattern, if there is a reach, the reach display and the reach effect display are determined. In the case of a big hit, the big hit display and the big hit effect display are determined.
[0145]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S711 that it is not reach (step S711; No), the reach flag 175 is turned off (step S720), and a normal fluctuation pattern is selected (step S721).
[0146]
The CPU 154 reads out the display control data for the selected variation pattern from the ROM 155 and stores it in the RAM 156 (FIG. 24; step S722). That is, first, the module of the display control data to be selected is determined, and each module is read. Subsequently, the variable time timer 154a is started (Step S723).
[0147]
With the above, preparation for displaying the change of the special symbol is completed.
[0148]
The internal interrupt timer 154b of the CPU 154 counts the clock signal output from the oscillation circuit 152. For example, when measuring a time (1/30 second) corresponding to a refresh period of the special figure display unit 43, the internal interrupt signal is output. appear. CPU 154 executes the display control process of FIG. 25 almost periodically in response to the internal interrupt signal.
[0149]
In the display control process of FIG. 25, the CPU 154 determines that the count value of the fluctuation time timer 154a is performing a normal fluctuation among the special figure fluctuations defined by the display control data for the specified fluctuation pattern (normally). It is determined whether or not it is (variable display timing) (step S801). The normal fluctuation display timing is a period during which a special symbol is changed without displaying a special effect.
[0150]
If it is the normal fluctuation display timing (Step S801; Yes), the same normal fluctuation display processing as that of the related art (that is, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started, the image in which the special symbol fluctuates, is sequentially formed, and the final stop is performed) (Step S802) of performing a process to stop at the final stop symbol specified by the symbol instruction signal. For this process, for example, the CPU 154 notifies the VDP 157 of information for specifying a symbol (sprite) of a special symbol to be displayed this time and a display position in order to display a changing special symbol. The VDP 157 reads the designated design from the character ROM 158 and develops the processed (enlarged / reduced, trimmed, transmittance set, etc.) image at the specified position on the VRAM 159. This operation is a process of starting and continuing generation of a special symbol fluctuation image in response to the input fluctuation start command, and corresponds to a part of a display image generation unit.
[0151]
If the timing indicated by the count value of the fluctuation time timer 154a does not match the normal fluctuation display timing (Step S801; No), or after the end of Step S802, the timing indicated by the count value of the fluctuation time timer 154a becomes It is determined whether it is the reach notice display timing (step S803). If the reach notice display timing is reached (step S803; Yes), an effect display process for notifying that the special figure game will be a reach is executed (step S804). That is, the CPU 154 notifies the VDP 157 of a character or the like to be displayed and information such as its size and position in order to give a notice by text or character in accordance with the display control data. The VDP 157 reads the designated character image or text image from the character ROM 158 and develops it at the designated position on the VRAM 159 at the designated size as illustrated in FIG. 13B.
[0152]
If the timing indicated by the count value of the fluctuation time timer 154a does not match the reach notice display timing (step S803; No), or after the end of step S804, the timing indicated by the count value of the fluctuation time timer 154a becomes It is determined whether or not it is the jackpot notice display timing (step S805). If it is the jackpot announcement display timing (step S805; Yes), an effect display process for notifying that the special figure game will be a jackpot is executed (step S806). That is, the CPU 154 notifies the VDP 157 of a character or the like to be displayed and information such as its size and position in order to give a notice by text or character in accordance with the display control data. The VDP 157 reads out the designated character image or text image from the character ROM 158 and develops the image at the designated position on the VRAM 159 at the designated size as illustrated in FIG.
[0153]
If the timing indicated by the count value of the variable time timer 154a does not match the jackpot notice display timing (step S805; No), the CPU 154 determines whether the timing indicated by the count value of the variable time timer 154a is the reach display timing. Is determined (step S807). By executing this process, the CPU 154 functions as reach display start condition satisfaction determination means for determining whether or not the reach display start condition has been satisfied.
[0154]
If the variation pattern selected this time includes the reach display and the current timing is the reach display timing, the result is Yes in step S805, and the reach display process without the effect for establishing the reach state is executed ( Step S808). That is, according to the display control data, the CPU 154 determines the character number of the special symbol image to be displayed and the character number of the special symbol to be displayed in order to perform the reach display that the left symbol is stopped, the right symbol is stopped from deceleration, and the middle symbol is changing. The VDP 157 is notified of information such as the size and the position. The VDP 157 reads the image of the special symbol of the designated character number from the character ROM 158 and develops the image at the designated position on the VRAM 159 with the designated size. Thereby, the reach display without the effect as illustrated in FIGS. 14A and 14B becomes possible.
[0155]
If the timing indicated by the count value of the fluctuation time timer 154a does not match the reach display timing (step S807; No), the CPU 154 determines whether the timing indicated by the count value of the fluctuation time timer 154a is the reach effect display timing. Is determined (step S809). By executing this process, the CPU 154 functions as a reach effect display start condition satisfaction determination unit that determines whether a start condition of the reach effect display has been satisfied.
[0156]
If the fluctuation pattern selected this time includes the reach effect display timing and the current timing is the reach effect display timing, the result is Yes in step S809, and the process of the reach effect display with the effect for establishing the reach state is executed. (Step S810). That is, the CPU 154 notifies the VDP 157 of information such as a special design or a character to be displayed and its size and position in order to perform reach effect display using the character or the like in accordance with the display control data. The VDP 157 reads the designated character image from the character ROM 158 and develops the designated character image at a designated position on the VRAM 159 with a designated size. Thereby, the reach effect display as illustrated in FIGS. 14C to 14E becomes possible.
[0157]
If the timing indicated by the count value of the variable time timer 154a does not match the reach effect display timing (step S809; No), the CPU 154 determines whether the timing indicated by the count value of the variable time timer 154a is the jackpot display timing. Is determined (step S811). By executing this process, the CPU 154 functions as a jackpot display start condition satisfaction determination unit that determines whether a jackpot display start condition is satisfied.
[0158]
If the fluctuation pattern selected this time is to derive a jackpot as a display result, includes a jackpot display, and if the current timing is the jackpot display timing, the result is Yes in step S811 and the jackpot state is established. Big hit display processing without the effect for the game is executed (step S812). That is, according to the display control data, the CPU 154 performs a display in which the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and the middle symbol is decelerated and stopped. To the VDP 157. The VDP 157 reads the image of the special symbol of the designated character number from the character ROM 158 and develops the image at the designated position on the VRAM 159 with the designated size. This makes it possible to display a jackpot without an effect as illustrated in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b).
[0159]
In addition, according to the count value of the variation time timer 154a, the CPU 154 determines the final stop symbol designated by the control data (final stop symbol designation signal) at the end of the variation time designated by the control data (variation time designation signal). The generation of the display image is controlled so as to generate the image. Thereby, the final stop symbol is displayed on the special figure display section 43.
[0160]
If the timing indicated by the count value of the variable time timer 154a does not match the big hit display timing (step S811; No), the CPU 154 determines whether the timing indicated by the count value of the variable time timer 154a is the big hit effect display timing. Is determined (step S813). By executing this processing, the CPU 154 functions as a jackpot effect display start condition satisfaction determination unit that determines whether a start condition of the jackpot effect display is satisfied.
[0161]
If the display result of the variation pattern selected this time is the jackpot, the jackpot effect display is included, and if the current timing is the jackpot effect display timing, the result is Yes in step S813 to establish the jackpot state and / or The process of displaying the big hit effect accompanied by the effect after the establishment is executed (step S814). That is, the CPU 154 notifies the VDP 157 of information such as a character to be displayed and its size and position in order to perform a jackpot effect display using a special symbol or a character image in accordance with the display control data. The VDP 157 reads the designated character image from the character ROM 158 and develops the designated character image at a designated position on the VRAM 159 with a designated size.
[0162]
Thereby, the jackpot effect display as illustrated in FIGS. 15C to 15E becomes possible. In addition, according to the count value of the fluctuating time timer 154a, the CPU 154 sets the final stop symbol designated by the control data (final stop symbol designating signal) at the end of the varying time designated by the control data (variable time designating signal). The variable display image is generated so as to generate the image of. Thereby, the final stop symbol is displayed on the special figure display section 43.
[0163]
Although not shown in FIG. 25, when another display timing is set in the fluctuation pattern, display control is performed according to the display pattern for that timing.
[0164]
The CPU 154 performs the above processing and ends the current interrupt processing.
[0165]
The VDP 157 reads out the data developed on the VRAM 159 by the interrupt processing of FIG. 25, for example, in a time (1/30 second) corresponding to the refresh period of the special figure display unit 43, and sequentially provides the data to the LCD drive circuit 160. The LCD drive circuit 160 outputs an image signal for driving the special figure display unit 43 based on the provided image data. The special figure display section 43 displays an image according to the image signal. Therefore, the read operation of the VDP 157 and the operation of the LCD drive circuit 160 constitute an image signal supply unit.
[0166]
More specifically, the CPU 154 and the VDP 157 perform a display image forming process shown in FIG. 26 each time the internal interrupt timer 154b generates an internal interrupt signal, and cooperate to generate a display image.
[0167]
First, as shown in FIG. 26A, the CPU 154 determines an image to be displayed, a position, a size, a rotation angle, a transparency, and a color palette of the image to be displayed in accordance with the display control data based on the count value of the variable time timer 154a. Etc. are specified (step S901). Next, the specified information and the display command are transmitted to the VDP 157 (step S902).
[0168]
The VDP 157 receives the display command and the display information from the CPU 154, reads out each display character based on the display information, corrects the character size, sets the transparency, and uses the color specified by the designated color palette. , Is developed at a designated position on the VRAM 159 (step S903).
[0169]
Such an operation is sequentially repeated, and the images developed on the VRAM 159 are sequentially displayed on the special figure display unit 43, whereby the image specified by the display control data is displayed.
[0170]
When the count value of the fluctuating time timer 154a reaches the count value notified from the game control unit 11, that is, when the fluctuating time of the selected fluctuating pattern ends, the CPU 154 changes the display content (final stop symbol) to the control data. (Variable display result instruction signal) and the final stop symbol specified by the control data (final stop symbol instruction signal) are determined and displayed for a certain period of time. Move on to display processing of.
[0171]
The above operation is summarized as shown in FIG. That is, 1) the game control unit 11 detects the establishment of the change execution condition, and then determines whether or not a jackpot, a final stop symbol, a change time, and the like, and 2) a change start command, etc., according to the establishment of the change start condition. Is output to the game control unit 13, and 3) in the display control unit 13, the CPU 154 determines the presence or absence of the reach (lottery), selects a variation pattern that matches the determination result and the variation time notified, and 4) continues. Then, the CPU 154 and the VDP 157 cooperate with each other to perform a special figure change display process to perform a reach display, a reach effect display, a big hit display, a big hit effect display, etc. 5) The game control unit 11 and the display control unit 13 Shifts to the subsequent processing almost synchronously when the fluctuation time has elapsed.
[0172]
FIG. 28 illustrates the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 described above.
That is, the game control means (11) includes a fluctuation execution condition satisfaction determination means for determining that the execution condition of the special figure game has been satisfied, and a fluctuation start condition for determining that the condition for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol has been satisfied. Judgment means, display result lottery means for judging (lottery) the display result (big hit or not), final stop symbol determining means for determining the last stop symbol (lottery), fluctuation time of special symbol (duration of special figure game) Time determining means for determining (lottery), output means for outputting an instruction signal (a fluctuation start instruction signal, a fluctuation result instruction signal, a final stop symbol instruction signal, a fluctuation time instruction signal) and the like to a display control means, a designated fluctuation time Clocking means for measuring the time.
[0173]
On the other hand, the display control means (13) includes an input means for inputting an instruction signal or the like, a time keeping means for keeping time for image generation, and an image information storage means for storing in advance identification information (special symbols) and images for effect display. Display image generating means for generating a display image using an image stored in the image information storage means in accordance with the time measured by the time measuring means, a reach display determining means for determining whether or not to perform reach display, a generated display image Supply means for supplying the image signal to the display means.
[0174]
As described above, according to this embodiment, the control of the gaming machine 1 is shared by the game control unit 11 that controls the progress of the game and the display control unit 13 that is in charge of display control. The display control unit 13 determines whether or not to perform reach display and controls the display. As a result, the control load on the game control unit 11 can be suppressed while the reach display can be performed, and the control and configuration can be simplified.
[0175]
Further, since the game control unit 11 notifies the display control unit 13 of the change time of the special figure game, the game control unit 11 and the display control unit 13 can communicate with each other even though the display control unit 13 determines a change pattern or the like. , And can operate synchronously.
The display control unit 13 includes a CPU (display controller) 154 for obtaining display parameters (information for specifying a character, a development position, and the like) and a VDP 157 for developing an image in accordance with the obtained parameters. Control is shared by the designed configuration. Therefore, appropriate display can be performed with a simple configuration.
[0176]
In addition, the reach display without the effect as illustrated in FIG. 14A and the reach effect display as illustrated in FIG. 14C to FIG. Functions as a reach announcement, and when the execution of the reach effect display starts, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the transition to the reach state, which is a stage before the jackpot state.
[0177]
(Second embodiment)
In the above-described embodiment, the game control unit 11 determines whether or not a big hit has occurred, the final stop symbol, and the fluctuation time, and performs the display control in the display control unit 13. However, these roles can be arbitrarily changed. is there.
[0178]
For example, as shown in FIG. 29, a jackpot lottery table memory 114 and a variable time lottery table memory 116 are arranged in the game control unit 11, and a stop symbol lottery table 115 and a jackpot announcement lottery are stored in the ROM 155 of the display control unit 13. The table 164, the reach lottery table 165, and the reach announcement lottery table 166 may be arranged.
[0179]
In this case, as shown in FIG. 30, 1) the game control unit 11 detects the establishment of the 1-1) variation execution condition, and 1-2) thereafter, determines whether or not a big hit and a variation time or the like. 1-3) According to the establishment of the change start condition, a change start command and control data for specifying whether or not a big hit or a change time are transmitted to the game control unit 13; ) The CPU 154 draws the final stop symbol and the presence / absence of a notice, etc., 2-2) selects a fluctuation pattern matching the fluctuation result and the notified fluctuation time, and 2-3) Subsequently, the CPU 154 and the VDP 157 cooperate. The display process including the reach display, the reach effect display, the big hit display, the big hit effect display, etc. of the special figure change is performed, and 2-4) the final stop symbol is displayed when the change time elapses. 3) Game controller 11 and display Turning to further processing and control unit 13 is substantially synchronized to, the flow of the process of.
[0180]
In addition, the setting of the probability change, the time saving, etc. may be performed by the game control unit 11, and the game control unit 11 may notify the display control unit 13, and the display control unit 13 may draw lots of the stop symbols matching the probability change, the time reduction. Alternatively, the display control unit 13 performs a probability change / time saving state lottery based on the lottery of the final stop symbol, and notifies the game control unit 11 of the result, and the game control unit 11 performs the following according to the notified lottery result. May be controlled.
[0181]
FIG. 31 illustrates the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 described above.
That is, a variation execution condition establishment determining unit that determines that the execution condition of the special figure game is established, and a variation start condition establishment determination that determines that a condition for starting the variation of the special symbol is established is provided to the game control unit (11). Means, display result determination means for determining (lottery) the display result (whether a big hit or not), variation time determination means for determining the variation time of the special symbol (the duration of the special figure game), instruction signal (variation start instruction signal, An output unit that outputs a fluctuation result instruction signal, a fluctuation time instruction signal) and the like to the display control unit, and a clock unit that measures the indicated fluctuation time are arranged.
[0182]
On the other hand, the display control means (13) includes an input means for inputting an instruction signal or the like, a reach display determination means for determining whether or not reach display is to be performed, a timekeeping means for timing time for image generation, and identification information (special symbol). ) Or an image information storage means for storing images for effect display in advance, a final stop symbol determination means for determining (lottery) a final stop symbol, and an image stored in the image information storage means in accordance with the time measured by the timer means. A display image generating means for generating a display image and a supply means for supplying an image signal of the generated display image to the display means are arranged.
[0183]
(Third embodiment)
In the first and second embodiments, the game control unit 11 determines the duration of the special figure game. However, for example, the display control unit 13 may determine the duration of the special figure game.
[0184]
For example, as shown in FIG. 32, a jackpot lottery table memory 114 and a stop symbol lottery table memory 115 are arranged in the game control unit 11, and a fluctuation pattern lottery table 190 and a jackpot notice are stored in the ROM 155 of the display control unit 13. A lottery table 164, a reach lottery table 165, and a reach announcement lottery table 166 are arranged.
[0185]
In this case, as shown in FIG. 33, 1) the game control unit 11 detects the satisfaction of the 1-1) variation execution condition, and 1-2) determines whether or not it is a big hit and a final stop symbol. -3) In accordance with the establishment of the fluctuation start condition, a fluctuation start command and control data for specifying whether or not a big hit, a final stop symbol, a setting state of a probable change / time saving state, and the like are output to the display control unit 13, and 2) display control. In the unit 13, 2-1) the CPU 154 draws the presence / absence of the notice, the presence / absence of the reach, etc., and 2-2) applies a random number to the fluctuation pattern lottery table 190 to select a fluctuation pattern matching the lottery result. 3) The selected fluctuation pattern (or the fluctuation time of the special symbol by the fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the game control unit 11, and 2-4) the game control unit 11 and the display control unit 13 start measuring the fluctuation time, 2-5) With CPU 154 DP157 cooperates to perform special figure change display processing including reach display, reach effect display, jackpot display, jackpot notice display, etc., and 2-6) displays the final stop symbol when the change time elapses. Thereafter, 3) the game control unit 11 and the display control unit 13 determine that the fluctuating time has ended, and shift to subsequent processing.
[0186]
FIG. 34 illustrates the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 described above. That is, a variation execution condition establishment determining unit that determines that the execution condition of the special figure game is established, and a variation start condition establishment determination that determines that a condition for starting the variation of the special symbol is established is provided to the game control unit (11). Means, display result determination (lottery) means for selecting a display result (whether or not a jackpot), final stop symbol determining means for determining a final stop symbol, instruction signals (change start instruction signal, display result instruction signal, final stop symbol instruction) And a clock unit for determining whether or not the change time of the identification information has reached the time transmitted from the display control unit.
[0187]
On the other hand, the display control means (13) includes an input means for inputting an instruction signal and the like, an image information storage means for preliminarily storing identification information (special symbol) and an image for effect display, and a variation for determining a variation time of the special symbol. Time determining means, transmitting means for notifying the game control section of a fluctuating time instruction signal (fluctuating pattern or fluctuating time) indicating the determined fluctuating time, time measuring means for measuring time relating to image generation, image information storage in accordance with the time measured by the time measuring means A display image generating means for generating a display image by using an image stored in the means, and a supply means for supplying an image signal of the generated display image to the display means are provided.
[0188]
(Fourth embodiment)
Also, as shown in FIG. 35, a jackpot lottery table memory 114 is arranged in the game control unit 11, and a stop symbol lottery table 115, a jackpot announcement lottery table 164, a reach lottery table 165, and a stop symbol lottery table 115 are stored in the ROM 155 of the display control unit 13. The reach announcement lottery table 166 and the fluctuation pattern lottery table 190 may be arranged.
[0189]
In this case, as shown in FIG. 36, 1) the game control unit 11 detects the establishment of the 1-1) variation execution condition, 1-2) determines whether or not a jackpot, and 1-3) the variation In accordance with the establishment of the start condition, a fluctuation start command and control data for specifying whether or not a jackpot is output to the game control unit 13. 2) In the display control unit 13, 2-1) the CPU 154 displays the final stop symbol and the notice display. The presence / absence, presence / absence of reach, etc. are selected by lottery. 2-2) A fluctuation pattern matching the lottery result is selected by the fluctuation pattern lottery table 190. 2-3) Subsequently, the selected fluctuation pattern (or special by the fluctuation pattern) 2-4) The game control unit 11 and the display control unit 13 start measuring the change time, and 2-5) the CPU 154 and the VDP 157 cooperate with each other. Figure fluctuation display 2-6) The final stop symbol is displayed when the fluctuation time has elapsed, and then 3) The game control unit 11 and the display control unit 13 determine that the fluctuation time has ended, and The process flow is to shift to the process.
[0190]
FIG. 37 illustrates the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 described above.
That is, in the game control means (11), a variation execution condition satisfaction determination means (6c or the like) for determining that the start condition of the special figure game has been satisfied, and a variation for determining that the condition for starting the variation of the special symbol has been satisfied. Start condition satisfaction determining means, display result determining means for determining (lottery) the display result (whether or not a big hit), output means for outputting an instruction signal (change start instruction signal, display result instruction signal) and the like to the display control means, identification There is provided a clock means for determining whether or not the information change time has reached the time notified from the display control means.
[0191]
On the other hand, the display control means (13) includes an input means for inputting an instruction signal and the like, an image information storage means for storing identification information (special symbol) and an image for effect display in advance, and determines (lottery) a final stop symbol. Final stop symbol determination means, fluctuation time determination means for determining the fluctuation time, transmission means for transmitting a fluctuation time instruction signal (fluctuation pattern or fluctuation time) indicating the determined fluctuation time to the game control unit, and time for image generation. Clocking means, display image generating means for generating a display image using an image stored in the image information storage means in accordance with the time measured by the clocking means, and supplying means for supplying an image signal of the generated display image to the display means are arranged. Will be done.
[0192]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, an example is shown in which the special figure display section 43 displays a special symbol in one row and three columns, but the number and arrangement are arbitrary, such as three rows and three columns. Further, the expression form and format of the display control data are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. Also, the control method is arbitrary, and can be executed by a program.
[0193]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display control unit 13 is configured by the CPU 154, the ROM 155, the RAM 156, the VDP 157, the character ROM 158, the VRAM 159, and the like, but the physical configuration is arbitrary. For example, a one-chip microprocessor in which the CPU 154, the ROM 155, and the RAM 156 are integrated into one chip may be used, or a VDP, a character ROM, or the like, in which a character ROM or VRAM is incorporated and integrated into one chip, may be used. Further, when the VDP alone has a sufficient processing capability, the processing of the CPU 154 described in the above embodiment may be borne by the VDP, and the CPU may not be provided. Conversely, when the CPU is sophisticated, all processing may be performed by the CPU without disposing the VDP.
[0194]
The numerical values shown in the above embodiment are examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the above example, the upper limit of the number of reservations in the special figure reservation memory 113 is 4, but the upper limit of the number of reservations is arbitrary. In addition, the order of stopping symbols that are changing in the special figure game is arbitrary.
[0195]
The method for satisfying the execution condition of the ordinary figure game and the special figure game is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the prize of a game ball to a specific winning opening is set as an execution condition of the ordinary drawing game, or the passing of a game ball of a specific gate or the winning of a game ball to a specific non-variable winning opening is a special drawing game. It may be an execution condition.
[0196]
The above-described device configuration, block configuration, variation pattern, and flowchart configuration can be arbitrarily changed and modified.
[0197]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, by selecting a variable putter based on a variable time, presence or absence of a reach, presence or absence of a notice, etc. Is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this method, and the reach display, the reach effect display, the big hit display, and the big hit effect display may be directly drawn and determined. In this case, for example, a reach display / reach effect display lottery table and a big hit display / big hit effect display lottery table as shown in FIG. 38 are arranged, and after step S717 or S718 in FIG. After performing such a lottery / determination process, a variation pattern that matches the lottery / determination result may be selected.
[0198]
That is, it is determined from the value of the reach flag 175 whether or not to make the reach change (step S1001). If the reach change is made (step S1001; Yes), a random number for lottery is extracted (step S1002). Next, one of the reach display / reach effect display lottery tables shown in FIG. 38A is selected according to the playing state (normal state or probable change / time saving state) at that time (step S1003), and the extracted random numbers are extracted. Is selected to determine whether the display is a reach display or a reach effect display (step S1004). Through these processes, the processor 111 functions as a reach display determination unit or a reach effect display determination unit.
[0199]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a jackpot has occurred (step 1005). If a jackpot is to be determined (step S1005; Yes), random numbers for lottery are extracted (step S1006). Next, one of the jackpot display / big jackpot effect display lottery tables shown in FIG. 39B is selected according to the playing state (normal state or probable change / time saving state) (step S1007), and the extracted random numbers are extracted. Is applied to determine whether to display a big hit or a big hit effect display (step S1008). Through these processes, the processor 111 functions as a jackpot display determining unit or a jackpot effect display determining unit.
[0200]
Subsequently, a variation pattern that matches these lottery / determination results is selected (step S719 in FIG. 23).
[0201]
Also, for example, in the above-described embodiment, after a change start condition is satisfied, a jackpot or not, a final stop symbol, and the like are randomly selected. However, these can be randomly selected at any timing after the change execution condition is satisfied. Yes, for example, when a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 6, it may be performed after step S203 in FIG. 15, for example.
[0202]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, in step S523, the game control unit 11 transmits the change start command and the control data (data for specifying a jackpot or a loss) to the display control unit 13, but the change start command and the control The data and the data may be transmitted from the game control unit 11 to the display control unit 13 at different timings. For example, a fluctuation start command is transmitted at the stage when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, and the control data is transmitted at an appropriate timing after the fluctuation execution condition is satisfied, before the start of the fluctuation display, or during a certain period after the start of the fluctuation display. You may make it transmit. For example, 1) the control data is transmitted from the game control unit 11 to the display control unit 13 without waiting for the fluctuation start condition by judging whether or not a big hit occurs at the time of winning the normal variable prize ball device 6; After the conditions are satisfied, the system waits until the fluctuation start conditions are satisfied, scans all the reservation information stored in the special figure reservation memory 113, determines the presence or absence of a notice, a fluctuation pattern, and the like, and determines necessary control data. May be transmitted from the game control unit 11 to the display control unit 13.
[0203]
Further, in the above embodiment, the variable time timer 154a and the internal interrupt timer 154b are arranged in the CPU 154, and the timekeeping processing for image generation is performed by these. However, other timekeeping methods can be adopted. . For example, a third timer that counts the time from when each module of the display control data shown in FIG. 10B is read is disposed, and the third timer is used to reduce the execution time of the fluctuation processing for each module. You may make it measure. In this case, in each module of FIG. 10B, the display content is defined by the elapsed time from being called. Then, the total fluctuation time after the start of the fluctuation display is measured by the fluctuation fluctuation time timer 154a, thereby determining which module is to be read out, and the internal interrupt timer 154b starts the interrupt processing. Then, the third timer is reset when each module is read, the elapsed time since the module was read is measured by the third timer, and the display image is developed based on the measured value. When the return command is read, the process returns to the main display control data in FIG. 10A, and if necessary, reads the next module.
[0204]
The present invention can also be applied to a game machine (computer) that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a removable recording medium, but are preinstalled in a storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form distributed by doing so. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.
[0205]
The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.
[0206]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention has the following effects.
[0207]
According to the configuration of claim 1, the control of the gaming machine is shared between the game control means for controlling the progress of the game and the display control means for controlling the display. As a result, the control effect of the game control means can be suppressed, and the control and configuration can be simplified while enabling the reach effect display.
[0208]
According to the configuration of the gaming machine described in claim 2, the game control unit notifies the display control unit of the change time, so that the game control unit and the display control unit can operate in synchronization.
[0209]
According to the configuration of the gaming machine described in claim 3, since the game control means notifies the display control means of the change time, the game control means and the display control means can operate in synchronization.
[0210]
According to the configuration of the gaming machine described in claim 4, the display control unit notifies the game control unit of the fluctuation time, so that the game control unit and the display control unit can operate in synchronization.
[0211]
According to the configuration of the gaming machine described in claim 5, the display control unit notifies the game control unit of the change time, so that the game control unit and the display control unit can operate in synchronization. Further, since the final stop symbol and the fluctuation time are determined by the display control means, the processing load on the game control means is reduced.
[0212]
According to the configuration of the gaming machine described in claim 6, the display control means determines whether or not to perform the reach effect display and controls the reach effect display. As a result, the control effect of the game control means can be suppressed, and the control and configuration can be simplified while enabling the reach effect display.
[0213]
According to the game control method of the seventh aspect, the control of the gaming machine is shared between the game control means for controlling the progress of the game and the display control means for controlling the display. The control of the reach effect display is performed. As a result, the control effect of the game control means can be suppressed, and the control and configuration can be simplified while enabling the reach effect display.
[0214]
According to the computer program of the eighth aspect, it is possible to cause the computer to perform a predetermined reach effect display.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a system configuration centering on a game control unit.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing details of a circuit configuration of a game control unit.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot lottery table, a stop symbol lottery table, and a variable time lottery table arranged in the game control unit.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating details of a circuit configuration of a display control unit.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a ROM and a RAM of a display control unit.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a fluctuation pattern table arranged in a display control unit.
9 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot announcement lottery table, a reach lottery table, and a reach announcement lottery table shown in FIG. 7A.
10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of display control data stored in a ROM of a display control unit, wherein FIG. 10A is an example of display control data for one variation pattern, and FIG. 10B is an example of a display control data module; It is.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fluctuation pattern.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fluctuation pattern.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fluctuation pattern.
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reach display and reach effect display.
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a big hit display and a big hit effect display.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a special symbol process process by the game control unit.
17 is a flowchart showing details of a winning process in FIG.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of a special symbol normal process in FIG. 16;
19 is a flowchart showing details of a special symbol stop symbol setting process in FIG.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of a variable time setting process in FIG. 16;
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an outline of a special symbol changing process in FIG. 16;
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating details of a fluctuation pattern setting process executed by the display control unit.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating details of a variation pattern setting process executed by the display control unit.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating details of a fluctuation pattern setting process executed by the display control unit.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating details of a display control process executed by the display control unit.
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating processing executed by a CPU and a VDP constituting a display control unit.
FIG. 27 is a timing chart of the operation of the game control unit and the display control unit.
FIG. 28 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine shown in FIGS. 1 to 27;
FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of main parts of a game control unit and a display control unit of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 30 is a timing chart of the operation of the game control unit and the display control unit according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 31 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the second embodiment.
FIG. 32 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of main parts of a game control unit and a display control unit of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 33 is a timing chart of the operation of the game control unit and the display control unit according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 34 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the third embodiment.
FIG. 35 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a game control unit and a display control unit of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 36 is a timing chart of the operation of the game control unit and the display control unit according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 37 is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of a reach display / reach effect display lottery table and a big hit display / big hit effect display lottery table.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of display control using a reach display / reach effect display lottery table and a big hit display / big hit effect display lottery table.
[Explanation of symbols]
1… Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 ... game board (gauge board)
3 ... frame for machine (base frame)
4 Display device (special symbol display device)
5a to 5d: Passing member
6: Normal variable prize ball device (start chucker)
6c ... winning ball detector
7… Special variable winning ball device (large winning opening)
8L, 8R ... speaker
9 ... lamp
10 Power supply unit (power supply board)
11 ... game control unit (main control board)
12 ... input / output unit
13 Display control unit (symbol control board)
14 Voice control unit (voice control board)
15 ... lamp control unit (lamp control board)
16 ... payout control unit (payout control board)
17 Information output part (external terminal board)
111 ... Processor
112… Ordinary figure hold memory
113… Special figure pending memory
114… jackpot lottery table memory
115 ... Stop symbol lottery table memory
116… fluctuation time lottery table memory
117 ... Special figure processing selection flag memory
118… Probable change / time saving flag memory
119 ... jackpot flag memory
120… Special figure variable time timer
121 ... Communication I / F (interface)
151 ... Communication I / F
152… oscillation circuit
153 Reset circuit
154… CPU
154a: Variable time timer
154b… Internal interrupt timer
155… ROM
156… RAM
157… Video display processor (VDP)
158… Character ROM
159… VRAM (Video RAM)
160… LCD drive circuit
161… operation program
162… random number program
163… fluctuation pattern table
164… jackpot notice lottery table
165… Reach lottery table
166… Reach preview lottery table
167: Display control data for each variation pattern
171… jackpot flag
172… final stop symbol
173… Probable change / time saving flag
174… jackpot notice flag
175… Reach flag
176… Reach notice flag
190… fluctuation pattern lottery table

Claims (8)

Display means for variably displaying identification information;
A variation execution condition satisfaction detection unit that detects that a variation execution condition of the identification information is satisfied, and outputs a detection signal;
Based on the establishment of the fluctuation start condition after the fluctuation execution condition is satisfied, the display unit starts the fluctuation display of the identification information, derives a display result, and when the display result becomes a specific display result, Control means for setting a specific game state advantageous to the player;
A gaming machine comprising:
The control means,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and display control means for controlling the change display of the identification information by the change display means according to an instruction from the game control means,
The game control means,
After outputting the detection signal from the variation execution condition satisfaction detecting means, a display result determination for determining whether or not a result of the variation display of the identification information triggered by establishment of the variation execution condition is the specific display result. Means,
After outputting the detection signal from the variation execution condition satisfaction detection means, it is determined whether or not a variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and when it is determined that the variation start condition is satisfied, a variation start instruction signal is generated. Condition satisfaction determination means;
A fluctuation display result instruction signal indicating a result of the fluctuation display determined by the display result determination means is output to the display control means, and when it is determined that the fluctuation start condition is satisfied by the fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means, Output means for outputting a change start instruction signal for instructing start of change of the identification information to the display control means,
With
The display control means,
Input means for inputting the fluctuation display result instruction signal and the fluctuation start instruction signal from the output means,
The variable display of the identification information is a reach state in which the identification information from which the display result is derived first may be the specific display result, and only the identification information from which the display result is derived last is displayed in a variable manner. After deriving the display result of the information, between the reach state is established, reach effect display determination means to determine whether or not to reach display with a predetermined effect display,
In response to the fluctuation start instruction signal, when the reach effect display determining means determines to perform reach effect display, the reach state is established and the display state of any identification information is derived, and then the reach state is determined. Until the change is established, the variable display accompanied by the predetermined reach effect display is executed, and the final stop identification information that matches the variable display result specified by the variable display result instruction signal input by the input unit is obtained. And a variation control unit that controls the variation display of the identification information by the display unit,
The variation control means includes:
In performing the variation display of the identification information on the display means, outputting a first timing signal which is a trigger for generating an image to be displayed on the display means, and performing a reach effect display in the reach effect display determination means. Based on the determination, a timing unit that outputs a second timing signal that triggers generation of an image to be displayed on the display unit for reach effect display,
Image information storage means for storing image data of a generation source of an image to be displayed on the display means,
Each time the first timing signal is output from the timing unit, an image of identification information to be displayed on the display unit is sequentially generated based on the image data stored in the image information storage unit, and the second Display image generating means for generating a display image including an effect image for reach effect display to be displayed on the fluctuation display means, based on the image data stored in the image information storage means, when the time signal is output When,
Supply means for supplying image data of an image generated by the display image generation means to the display means,
A gaming machine characterized by that: The game control means further includes a determination means for determining a variation time of the identification information and a final stop identification information in the variation display of the identification information,
The output means outputs to the display control means a fluctuation time instruction signal indicating the fluctuation time determined by the determination means and a final stop identification information instruction signal indicating the final stop identification information,
The input unit inputs the fluctuation time instruction signal and the final stop identification information instruction signal output from the output unit,
The change control means changes the identification information by a change time specified by the change time instruction signal and stops the display at the final stop identification information specified by the final stop identification information instruction signal. Control the
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The game control means further includes a fluctuating time determining means for determining a fluctuating time of the identification information in the fluctuating display of the identification information,
The output means outputs a fluctuation time instruction signal indicating the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination means to the display control means,
The input means inputs the fluctuation time instruction signal from the output means,
The variable display control unit further includes a final stop identification information determining unit that determines final stop identification information of the variable display of the identification information according to the variable display result specified by the variable display result instruction signal input by the input unit. Prepare,
The fluctuation display control means fluctuates the identification information by the time specified by the fluctuation time instruction signal, and causes the display means to stop at the final stop identification information determined by the final stop identification information determination means. Control,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The game control means further includes final stop identification information determining means for determining final stop identification information of the variable display of the identification information,
The output unit outputs a final stop identification information instruction signal indicating the final stop identification information determined by the final stop identification information determination unit to the display control unit,
The input means inputs the final stop identification information instruction signal from the output means,
The fluctuation display control means further includes a fluctuation time determination means for determining a fluctuation time of the identification information,
The change display control means displays the identification information variably for the time determined by the change time determination means, and stops the display at the final stop identification information designated by the final stop identification information instruction signal. Control means,
The display control means includes transmission for transmitting fluctuation time information indicating the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination means to the game control means,
The game control means includes a reception means for receiving the fluctuation time information transmitted from the display control means, and a game for controlling the progress of the game based on the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation time information received by the reception means. Progress control means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The variable display control means further includes a variable time determining means for determining a variable time of the identification information and a final stop identification information determining means for determining final stop identification information,
The change display control means displays the identification information variably for a time determined by the change time determination means, and stops the display at the final stop identification information determined by the final stop identification information determination means. Control means,
The fluctuation display control means includes transmission means for transmitting fluctuation time information indicating the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination means to the game control means,
The game control means includes a reception means for receiving the fluctuation time information transmitted from the display control means, and a game for controlling the progress of the game based on the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation time information received by the reception means. Progress control means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The display control means,
A display controller that configures the reach effect display determination means, and obtains and outputs a display parameter for specifying a display image,
A display control signal for receiving display parameters from the display controller, expanding an image on a display memory according to the received display parameters, and displaying an image defined by image data of the image expanded on the display memory. Means for outputting to the display means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: Based on the satisfaction of the change start condition after the change execution condition is satisfied, the display means executes the change display of the identification information, and when the change display has a specific display result, the gaming state is advantageous to the player. A game control method for controlling to a specific game state,
In the game control means,
After the change execution condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the result of the change display of the identification information is the specific display result, and a change display result instruction signal indicating the determination result is output,
It is determined whether the change start condition is satisfied, and a change start instruction signal is output based on the determination that the change start condition is satisfied,
In the display control means,
Input a fluctuation display result instruction signal and a fluctuation start instruction signal output from the game control means,
In response to the input fluctuation start instruction signal, the fluctuation display, after deriving the display result of any identification information, reach effect display with a predetermined effect display until the reach state is established. Judge whether to do
i) in response to the input change start instruction signal, sequentially generate a change display image of the identification information based on the image data stored in advance, and ii) when the elapse of a predetermined time is measured, the stored image is displayed. A display image for reach effect display including an effect image is generated based on the image data, and iii) an image of final stop identification information that matches the variable display result indicated by the input variable display result instruction signal. And
View the generated image,
A game control method comprising: Display means having a plurality of change display units for changing and displaying the identification information;
Based on the fulfillment of the variation start condition after the fulfillment of the variation execution condition, the variation display of the identification information is started by the display means, a display result is derived, and when the display result becomes a specific display result, Control means for setting the game state to a specific game state advantageous to the player;
A determination unit configured to determine whether a result of the variation display of the identification information is to be the specific display result based on the satisfaction of the variation execution condition, and to output a variation display result instruction signal indicating the determination result;
A timing means for timing the time related to image generation;
Image data storage means for storing image data for forming a display image,
Among the operations of the gaming machine comprising, at least, a computer program for controlling or simulating the display of the variable display unit and identification information,
On the computer,
i) sequentially generating a change display image of the identification information based on the image data, and ii) calculating the display result of one of the identification information based on the image data when the elapse of a predetermined time is reached, and then reaching. Until the state is established, a display image of the reach effect display accompanied by the predetermined effect display is generated, and iii) an image of the final stop identification information that matches the fluctuation display result indicated by the fluctuation display result instruction signal. Let
Display the generated image,
Computer program.

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