JP2004321370A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the player to play games at ease by properly handling the image data of the players captured. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a variable display device which is capable of variably displaying identification information. The display control means is provided with an imaging means for imaging the players, an image data generation means which generates the image data from the images of the players taken by the imaging means, a memory means for storing the image data generated by the image data generation means, an image data display control means which carries out a control so that the images based on the image data stored in the memory means are displayed on the variable display device, an image data use disabling means for disabling the use of the image data stored in the memory means. The image data generation means generates the image data related to the start of the variable display of the identification information and the image data use disabling means disables the use of the image data related to the display of the result aspect in the variable display of the identification information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that uses a photographed player image in a variable display game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A gaming machine that displays a player image on a symbol display device has been proposed for the purpose of imparting freshness and fun to the game and improving the sense of unity with the player (for example, see Patent Document 1). This type of gaming machine includes a photographing means for photographing a player and an image display means for displaying a photographed image on an image display device (for example, see Patent Document 2). The image processing apparatus further includes: an imaging unit that captures an image of a situation facing the board surface; and a display control unit that displays a captured image of the situation facing the board surface captured by the imaging unit on a display unit. .).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-8-229203
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-9-155032
[Patent Document 3]
JP-A-9-168647
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the gaming machine is not occupied and used by a specific player, and when a player plays a game for a certain time, it is replaced by another player. For this reason, if the gaming machine cannot detect the replacement of the player, an image of the player captured by the camera may be displayed in a game of another player. If the image of the previous player appears in the game, he / she feels sick, and if his / her image may appear in the game of the later player, he / she cannot play with confidence. In this case, such a game machine may be avoided by the function for improving the interest.
[0005]
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately handle image data of a photographed player, which is private information of the player, and enable the player to play a game with peace of mind.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A first invention is a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and display control means for controlling the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control means. A game machine that provides a predetermined game value when the identification information displayed as a result of the variable display on the variable display device has a specific display mode, wherein the display control means includes: Imaging means for photographing a player, imaging data generation means for generating imaging data from a player image taken by the imaging means, storage means for storing imaging data generated by the imaging data generation means, and storage means Image data display control means for controlling an image based on the image data stored in the variable display device to be displayed, and the image data stored in the storage means cannot be used Means for disabling imaging data, wherein the imaging data generating means generates imaging data in connection with the start of the variable indication of the identification information, and wherein the imaging data disabling means comprises the identification information. The imaging data is made unusable in connection with the display of the result mode of the variable display.
[0007]
In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the imaging data disabling means does not disable the imaging data but disables the imaging data when the next variable display start condition is satisfied at the end of the variable display. When the next variable display start condition is not satisfied at the time of termination, the gaming data is made unusable.
[0008]
In a third aspect based on the first or second aspect, the game control means comprises: a variable display command for instructing a variable display mode of identification information; an identification information command for instructing identification information as a display result; A confirmation command instructing the display of the result mode of the information can be transmitted as a control signal, and the imaging data generation unit generates imaging data in response to receiving the variable display command or the identification information command, The imaging data discarding unit disables the imaging data in response to reception of the confirmation command.
[0009]
A fourth invention is a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and display control means for controlling the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control means. A game machine that provides a predetermined game value when the identification information displayed as a variable display result mode on the variable display device has a specific display mode, wherein the game control means includes: A variable display command instructing a variable display mode of information, an identification information command instructing identification information displayed as a result mode of the variable display, and a confirmation command instructing display of a result mode of the identification information, as control signals. The display control means can be transmitted, and the display control means can be imaged by the imaging means in response to receiving the variable display command or the identification information command. Imaging data generation means for generating imaging data from a photographed player image; storage means for storing the imaging data generated by the imaging data generation means; and an image based on the imaging data stored in the storage means, the image being variable. Imaging data display control means for controlling the image data to be displayed on the display device, and imaging data disabling means for disabling the imaging data stored in the storage means in response to receiving the confirmation command, The imaging data generating means determines a storage state of the imaging data in response to receiving the variable display command or the identification information command, and newly generates imaging data when the imaging data is not stored. Wherein the imaging data disabling means disables the imaging data when the variable display start condition is not satisfied for a predetermined period.
[0010]
In a fifth aspect based on the first to fourth aspects, the image processing apparatus further comprises an invalidation accepting unit that accepts invalidation of the generation of the imaging data by the imaging data generation unit.
[0011]
In a sixth aspect based on the first to fifth aspects, the image processing apparatus further comprises a disabling reception unit that receives the disabling of the imaging data by the imaging data disabling unit.
[0012]
In a seventh aspect based on the first to sixth aspects, the storage unit stores image data selected when the imaging data is not used, and the imaging data disabling unit includes the imaging data disabling unit. The image data is made unusable by replacing data with any of image data selected when the image data is not used.
[0013]
Function and Effect of the Invention
In the first invention, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, a game control device for controlling the progress of a game, and a display control device for controlling the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control device A game machine that provides a predetermined game value when the identification information displayed as a result of the variable display on the variable display device has a specific display mode, wherein the display control means includes: Imaging means for photographing a player, imaging data generation means for generating imaging data from a player image taken by the imaging means, storage means for storing imaging data generated by the imaging data generation means, and storage means An image data display control unit that controls an image based on the image data stored in the storage unit to be displayed on the variable display device; Means for disabling imaging data, wherein the imaging data generating means generates imaging data in connection with the start of the variable indication of the identification information, and the imaging data disabling means comprises: In connection with the display of the result mode of the variable display of the information, the imaging data is made unusable, so that the imaging data of the player is generated and deleted in the game unit, so that the imaging data taken in the other game units is used. (An image of another player) is not displayed in the game. Further, it is possible to prevent the image displayed on the gaming machine during the game from being inconsistent with the imaging data such as imaging data (an image of another player) taken in another game unit and the imaging data. . Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can give amusement by displaying the imaging data (the image of the player) and can play the game with peace of mind.
[0014]
Further, the imaging data generating means generates imaging data in connection with the start of the variable indication of the identification information of the imaging hand, and the imaging data disabling means sets the result of the variable display of the identification information. Since the imaging data is made unusable in connection with the display, the holding period of the imaging data becomes clear, and a gaming machine that can be played with confidence can be provided.
[0015]
In the second invention, when the next variable display start condition is satisfied at the end of the variable display, the imaging data disabling means does not disable the imaging data. If the display start condition is not satisfied, the imaging data is disabled. That is, when the variable display is continuously performed, the possibility of player replacement is extremely low, so that the control processing load for generating and erasing imaging data can be reduced without inconvenience to the player.
[0016]
In the third invention, the game control means instructs a variable display command instructing a variable display mode of the identification information, an identification information command instructing the identification information as a display result, and an instruction to display a result mode of the identification information. The confirmation command can be transmitted as a control signal, and the imaging data generation means generates imaging data in response to receiving the variable display command or the identification information command, and the imaging data discarding means Since the imaging data is made unusable in response to the reception of the command, the generation and deletion of the imaging data are controlled in response to the reception of the command from the game control means. Can be reduced. Further, since the control timing for generating and erasing the imaging data is determined by an instruction from the game control means, the display control means does not need to measure the control timing, and the processing load on the display control means can be reduced.
[0017]
In the fourth invention, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, a game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and a display control means for controlling the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control means A game machine that provides a predetermined game value when the identification information displayed as a variable display result mode on the variable display device has a specific display mode, wherein the game control means includes: A variable display command instructing a variable display mode of information, an identification information command instructing identification information displayed as a result mode of the variable display, and a confirmation command instructing display of a result mode of the identification information, as control signals. The display control means can be transmitted, and the display control means includes an imaging means for photographing a player, and the imaging means responding to the reception of the variable display command or the identification information command. Image data generating means for generating image data from a player image taken by the camera, storage means for storing the image data generated by the image data generating means, and an image based on the image data stored in the storage means. Imaging data display control means for controlling the image data to be displayed on the variable display device, and imaging data disabling means for disabling the imaging data stored in the storage means in response to receiving the confirmation command; Wherein the imaging data generating means determines a storage state of the imaging data in response to receiving the variable display command or the identification information command, and newly generates imaging data when the imaging data is not stored. The imaging data disabling means disables the imaging data when the variable display start condition is not satisfied for a predetermined period. Les by, and reliably determine the turnover of the player can erase the player image, it is possible to prevent display of the previous player's image when the player has replaced.
[0018]
In the fifth aspect, since the invalidation receiving unit that receives the invalidation of the generation of the imaging data by the imaging data generating unit is provided, it is possible to provide a game suitable for a player who does not want to photograph his or her own image.
[0019]
In the sixth invention, since the disabling receiving means for receiving the disabling of the imaging data by the imaging data disabling means is provided, even if the player suddenly stops playing, he does not want to show it to other players. The imaging data can be erased. Therefore, by erasing the imaging data according to the player's own intention, the player can play the game with greater security.
[0020]
In a seventh aspect, the storage unit stores image data selected when the imaging data is not used, and the imaging data disabling unit stores the imaging data in a state where the imaging data is not used. In this case, the image data is made unusable by replacing the image data with any of the selected image data, so that the image data is made unusable regardless of the presence or absence of the image data. Is not complicated. Further, since the discard can be received regardless of the presence or absence of the imaging data, there is no restriction on the timing of receiving the discard and the timing of executing the disabling process. Further, since the selection probability of the image selected when the imaging data is not used changes depending on the presence or absence of the imaging data (because the probability of selecting the replaced image by the selection probability of the imaging data increases), the reliability is high. By relating to the notification, the game progress is diversified, and the interest can be improved.
[0021]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0022]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 6 of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023]
A game area surrounded by guide rails is formed on the surface of the game board 6, and a center case 11 in which an image display device (special symbol display device) 8 is provided is disposed substantially at the center of the game area. In the lower part, a variable winning device 10 having a large winning port is arranged, and in the game area, a direction changing member (windmill) 12, a general winning port 15, a starting port 16, a normal variable winning device 9 and the like are arranged. I have.
[0024]
The gaming board 6 is housed in a housing frame that forms a main body frame (outer frame) of the gaming machine. The main body frame (outer frame) is provided with a front frame that can be opened and closed rotatably via a hinge, and the front frame is provided with a cover glass as a front component that covers the front surface of the game board 6. I have.
[0025]
The image display device 8 has a display screen portion configured by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT (CRT), or the like. A plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and in each of the variable display areas, identification information (special symbol, normal symbol) or a character that creates a variable display game is displayed. Is displayed. That is, symbols (for example, numbers “0” to “9” and letters “A” and “B”) assigned as identification information are displayed in the variable display areas provided on the left, middle, and right sides of the display screen. Twelve types of characters) are displayed in a variable manner (variable display), and a variable display game is performed. In addition, an image based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.
[0026]
On the right side of the game board above the image display device 8, a camera 144 for photographing a player is provided. By providing the camera 144 on the right side of the game board (on the side where the firing handle is provided), even when the player holds his hand over the image display device 8 or operates the call lamp, the firing handle of the right hand is used. Since the left hand that becomes free even during the operation may hinder the shooting, it is possible to preferably shoot the player.
[0027]
Below the image display device 8, a starting port 16 having a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 9 is disposed, and a normal symbol starting gate 14 is disposed at a predetermined position on the left side of the game area.
[0028]
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a game is performed by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a hit ball launching device (not shown) toward the game area, and the launched game ball is placed at various points in the game area. Flows down the game area while changing the rolling direction by a rolling guide member 12 such as a windmill arranged at the bottom of the game area, or wins at the starting port 16, the general winning port 15, and the special variable winning device 10. It is discharged from the provided outlet. The winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 15 is determined by N winning sensors 51.1 to 51. N (see FIG. 2).
[0029]
When a game ball wins in the starting port 16, the general winning port 15, and the special variable winning device (large winning port) 10, a number of prize balls according to the type of the winning port that is won are discharged from the payout unit (discharging device). It is supplied to a supply plate provided below the game board 6.
[0030]
When a game ball is awarded to the starting port 16, the image display device 8 starts a variable display game in which the identification information composed of the numbers and the like described above is sequentially displayed in a variable manner, and an image relating to the variable display game is displayed. When a winning in the starting opening 16 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when a special symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), a big hit state is established, and three display symbols are aligned. Stop at (big hit symbol). At this time, the special variable prize winning device 10 closes the state where the special winning opening does not accept the game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the special winning opening solenoid 10A (see FIG. 2). Is changed from an unfavorable state to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which game balls can be easily received. That is, since the special winning opening is greatly opened for a predetermined period of time, a game value that the player can acquire many game balls during this period is provided.
[0031]
The winning of the game ball to the starting port 16 is detected by the special symbol starting sensor 52 (see FIG. 2). The special symbol random number counter value extracted according to the passing timing of the game ball is stored in a predetermined storage area (special symbol winning storage area) in the game control device 100 as a special symbol winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of consecutive numbers). (4 times). The number of the special symbol winning storage is displayed in a special symbol storage state display area provided on a part of the display screen of the image display device 8. The game control device 100 performs a variable display game on the image display device 8 based on the special symbol winning memory.
[0032]
The winning of the game ball to the special variable winning device 10 is detected by the count sensor 54 and the continuation sensor 55 (see FIG. 2).
[0033]
When a game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 14, the normal symbol display area provided in a part of the image display device 8 starts a variable display of the normal symbol (for example, as shown in the upper left of the display screen of FIG. 6). × ○ are displayed alternately). The game control device 100 performs a winning lottery on the normal symbol based on the normal symbol winning memory. That is, when the passage to the ordinary symbol starting gate 14 is detected at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the ordinary symbol random number counter value at the time of the passage detection is a winning value), the ordinary symbol hits, and The symbol stops at the hit symbol (in the case shown in FIG. 6 ○). At this time, the normal variable winning device 9 provided in front of the starting port 16 keeps the entrance to the starting port 16 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5) by energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 9A (see FIG. 2). (Seconds), and the possibility of winning the game ball to the starting port 16 is increased.
[0034]
The passing of the game ball to the ordinary symbol starting gate 14 is detected by the ordinary symbol starting sensor 53 (see FIG. 2). The normal symbol random number counter value extracted according to the passing timing of the game ball is stored in a predetermined storage area (normal symbol winning storage area) in the game control device 100 as a normal symbol winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of consecutive numbers). (4 times). The number of the ordinary symbol winning storage is displayed in an ordinary symbol storage state display area provided in the image display device 8.
[0035]
At a key point of the gaming machine (for example, the center case 11 provided at the center of the gaming board, an attacker provided at the lower part of the gaming board (around the variable winning device 10), etc.), decorative lights such as decorative lamps and LEDs are provided. An apparatus is provided. These decorative light-emitting devices are turned on in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the interest of the player in the game is improved.
[0036]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of a control system centered on the game control device 100 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0037]
The game control device 100 is a main control device that comprehensively controls a game, and is used as a CPU that controls the game control, a ROM that stores invariable information for the game control, and a work area during the game control. It comprises a gaming microcomputer 101 having a built-in RAM, an input interface 102, an output interface 103, an oscillator 104 and the like. The game control device 100 functions as game control means.
[0038]
The gaming microcomputer 101 includes various detection devices (general winning opening sensors 51.1 to 51.N, special symbol start sensor 52, ordinary symbol start sensor 53, count sensor 54, continuation sensor 55) via the input interface 102. In response to the detection signal from, various processes such as a jackpot lottery are performed. Then, a command signal is transmitted to each dependent control device (display control device 150, discharge control device 200), ordinary electric accessory solenoid 9A, special winning opening solenoid 10A, and the like via the output interface 103, and the game is comprehensively controlled. To control.
[0039]
A variation display command, an identification information command, a determination command, a demonstration display command, a fanfare command, a jackpot command, an error command, and the like are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 as display control command signals. Further, a command signal for changing a display mode depending on a game state such as a normal game state, a probability fluctuation state, and a fluctuation time reduction state is also transmitted.
[0040]
The above-described change display command indicates a change display mode of the identification information. The identification information command indicates identification information that is stopped and displayed as a display result. The confirmation command instructs to stop the identification information as a display result. The demonstration display command (customer waiting command) instructs a display to be performed when the variable display game (variable display game) is not played for a predetermined time. The fanfare command instructs the display of the state before shifting to the jackpot. The jackpot command instructs a display during a jackpot such as a round display during a jackpot, an interval display, and a display between rounds during a jackpot. The error command instructs display at the time of abnormality.
[0041]
In addition, as described later, the display control device can grasp the transition of the game state managed by the game control device, based on these display control command signals (commands). The transition of the game state is determined using these commands, and the imaging data can be generated or disabled in a predetermined game unit.
[0042]
The discharge control device 200 controls the operation of the payout unit based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 100 to discharge the prize balls. Also, based on the ball lending request signal from the card ball lending unit 2, the operation of the payout unit is controlled to discharge the ball lending.
[0043]
The decoration control device 250 controls a decoration light, a decoration light emitting device such as an LED (a decoration lamp in the center case 11, a decoration lamp in an attacker, and the like) based on a decoration control command signal from the display control device 150.
[0044]
The sound control device 300 functions as a sound control device by controlling a sound effect output from a speaker based on a sound control command signal from the display control device 150.
[0045]
A buffer, which is a signal transmission direction regulating means, is provided at a connection interface between the display control device 150 and the game control device 100, and communication between the game control device 100 and the display control device 150 is performed by the game control device 100. Only signal input to the display control device 150 is allowed, and signal output from the display control device 150 to the game control device 100 is prohibited. This can prevent an incorrect signal from being input from the display control device 150 to the game control device 100. When performing bidirectional communication between the game control device 100 and the display control device 150, a bidirectional buffer may be used for the buffer circuit.
[0046]
The power supply device (not shown) of the gaming machine includes a backup power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit in addition to the power supply circuit. When detecting a voltage drop of the power supply device, the power failure monitoring circuit sequentially outputs a power failure detection signal and a reset signal to the game control device 100 and the like. The game control device 100 performs a predetermined power failure process when receiving the power failure detection signal, and stops the operation of the CPU when receiving the reset signal. The backup power supply unit supplies backup power to the RAM of the game control device 100 and the like to back up game data (game information, game control information: including variable display game information) and the like.
[0047]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a display control device 150 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0048]
The display control device 150 is roughly classified into a display control unit 150a that performs image display control and an imaging unit 150b that captures an image of a player.
[0049]
The display control unit 150a functions as a display control unit together with the game control device 100. The display control device 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152 storing programs and the like, a RAM 153, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 156, a ROM 162 storing image data (design data, background image data, moving image character data, texture data, etc.), an image It is composed of a RAM 163 and the like provided with a frame buffer for temporarily storing image data displayed on the display device 8. The contents stored in the ROM 162 and the RAM 163 are read by the VDP 156. That is, the CG memory space of the VDP is configured by the ROM 162 and the RAM 163, and functions as a storage unit.
[0050]
The CPU 151 executes a program stored in the ROM 152, and, based on a signal from the game control device 100, image control information (a pattern constituted by sprite data, polygon data, or the like) for a variable display game according to a game state. Display information, background screen information, moving image object screen information, etc.) are calculated, and the VDP 156 is instructed to generate an image signal to be displayed on the image display device 8.
[0051]
The VDP 156 performs, for example, polygon rendering of an image (or a normal bitmap rendering) based on the image data stored in the ROM 162 and the content of the image control information calculated by the CPU 151, and adds a predetermined texture to each polygon. Pasted and stored in RAM 163 as a frame buffer. Then, the VDP 156 transmits the image stored in the RAM 163 to the image display device 8 at a predetermined timing (vertical synchronization signal V_SYNC, horizontal synchronization signal H_SYNC).
[0052]
The VDP 156 performs drawing processing such as point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, polygon drawing, texture mapping, alpha blending, shading processing (such as glow shading), and hidden surface removal (such as Z buffer processing). The image signal that has been subjected to these rendering processes is output to the image display device 8.
[0053]
Here, as the frame buffer, a plurality of frame buffers are respectively set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 163, and the VDP 156 can output the image by superimposing (overlaying) it on an arbitrary image.
[0054]
An oscillator (not shown) that supplies a clock signal is connected to the VDP 156. The clock signal generated by the oscillator defines the operation cycle of the VDP 156, and a vertical synchronizing signal (V_SYNC) and a horizontal synchronizing signal (H_SYNC) are generated based on the clock signal output from the oscillator. It is output as a timing signal.
[0055]
The imaging unit 150b includes an image capturing CPU 141, a ROM 142, a RAM 143, a camera 144, a bus switch 145, and the like.
[0056]
The image capturing CPU 141 controls the timing of capturing image data from the camera 144 to control the image capturing timing (imaging timing) of the camera 144. In addition, image processing such as color reduction, deformation, contour extraction, soft focus, and frame processing is performed on an image captured by the camera 144. This image processing may be performed by the VDP 156 instead of the image capturing CPU 141.
[0057]
The image capturing CPU 141 transmits a control signal to the bus switch 145 to control access to the RAM 163 from the image capturing CPU 141 and the VDP 156. In addition, a control signal (for example, a notice of permission to use the image data) is transmitted to the display control CPU 151.
[0058]
The ROM 142 stores programs and data necessary for the image capturing CPU 141 to operate.
[0059]
The RAM 143 temporarily stores data necessary for the operation of the image capturing CPU 141. In particular, image data (imaging data) is temporarily stored when an image captured by the image capturing CPU 141 is edited.
[0060]
The camera 144 is configured by a CCD camera, and functions as an imaging unit that captures an image of a player at a position facing the gaming machine. The player image photographed by the camera is sent to the image capturing CPU 141, and the above-described image processing is performed.
[0061]
The bus switch 145 switches the connection between the image capturing CPU 141 and the VDP 156 to the RAM 163, and is controlled by the image capturing CPU 141 and the VDP 156, and exclusively controls access to the RAM 163 from either one. Instead of using the bus switch 145, the RAM 163 may be configured as a dual port RAM to switch the access to the RAM 163 by both the VDP 156 and the image capturing CPU 141.
[0062]
In the embodiment described above, the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300 are provided separately from the display control device 150. However, among the subordinate control devices, the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300 are connected to the display control device. 150, the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300 may be configured integrally with the display control device 150.
[0063]
Further, the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300 may be configured to be directly connected to the game control device 100 instead of being connected to the display control device 150.
[0064]
FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram of a gaming state of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The outline of the game will be described with reference to this state transition diagram. In the following description, the variable display areas of the image display device 8 will be described as left, middle, and right variable display areas.
[0065]
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), the game is in a customer waiting state, and a display control command signal for commanding display of a customer waiting screen (demonstration display) is sent from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150. The transmitted screen is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 8 as a moving image or a still image.
[0066]
Then, when the game ball hit in the game area wins the starting port 16, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 100, a lottery of the variable display game is performed, and the winning is stored as a special symbol start memory. It is memorized. Then, when the fluctuation display start condition is satisfied, a display control command signal for instructing the fluctuation display from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 is transmitted to the left, middle, and right fluctuation display regions of the screen of the image display device 8. The variable display of a plurality of symbols is started.
[0067]
After a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, the variable display temporarily stops in the order of left, right, and middle. This temporary stop state is a state in which the final stop symbol is not determined as a substantially stop state in which the player can recognize the symbol. Specifically, in addition to slightly changing the pattern at the stop position, the mode such as rotating the pattern, scaling the pattern, changing the color of the pattern, changing the shape of the pattern, etc. There is.
[0068]
When a reach state (for example, a state in which the left symbol and the right symbol may generate a big hit combination) occurs in the process of the fluctuation display, a predetermined reach game is performed. In the reach game, for example, the symbol in the middle is fluctuated at a very low speed, fluctuated at a high speed, or the fluctuating display is reversed. In addition, background display and character display are performed according to the reach game.
[0069]
If the result of the lottery is a big hit, the left, middle, and right symbols are finally stopped in a predetermined big hit combination, and a big hit state occurs.
[0070]
When this big hit state occurs, a special game (big hit game) in which the special variable winning device 10 is opened for a predetermined period is performed. This special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) passed to the special variable prize device 10 as one unit (one round). A prescribed round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated on condition that a winning in the continuous winning opening in 10 (winning ball detection by the continuous sensor 16). Also, when a big hit game occurs, a signal for instructing a display related to the big hit game from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, such as a big hit fanfare display, a round number display, a big hit effect display, and the like, is transmitted. The big hit game is displayed on the screen.
[0071]
In this case, if the big hit is a certain big hit, a specific game state is generated after the big hit game, and the next big hit occurrence probability is set to a high probability (probable change state), or the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display game on the ordinary symbol display device 7 is performed. The time is shortened (shortening of time) and the like, so that the player becomes more advantageous.
[0072]
Then, when the variable display game ends (at a loss) or when the big hit game ends, if there is a special symbol start memory, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol start memory. If the special symbol start memory is not stored when the variable display game ends (when the game is lost), the game is returned to the customer waiting state and the demonstration screen is displayed.
[0073]
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 14, a random number related to the normal symbol is extracted based on the passing or the normal symbol starting memory, and if the random number is a hit, the hit symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 7. In addition, the normal variable winning device 9 of the starting port 16 is expanded for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), so that winning in the starting port 16 is facilitated.
[0074]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating processing of the display control unit and the imaging unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the image of the player is photographed and erased (disabled) using the variable display game as one game unit.
[0075]
When the display control unit 150a receives the change display command (or the identification information command) from the game control device 100 (S101), the display control unit 150a analyzes the contents of the transmitted command to determine the change display content, and performs the change display of the identification information. The process starts (S102).
[0076]
After that, the display control CPU 151 switches the bus switch 145 to the imaging unit side so that the image capture CPU 141 can access the RAM 163 (S103). Then, the display control unit 150a (display control CPU 151) transmits an imaging request signal to the imaging unit 150b (image capture CPU 141) (S104).
[0077]
The imaging unit 150b (the image capturing CPU 141) that has received the image capturing request signal captures the image capturing data (image data) of the player captured by the camera 144 at a predetermined timing, and captures an image of the player (S204). Thereafter, the image capturing CPU 141 identifies an area corresponding to the player's face from the captured data, extracts the player's face portion, and edits the captured data (S205). Then, the image data is stored in a computer graphics (CG) memory space by writing the image data to a predetermined address (image data storage area) of the RAM 163 (S206). The image capturing CPU 141 operates as described above to function as an image data generating unit.
[0078]
After that, the image capturing CPU 141 switches the bus switch 145 to the display control unit side so that the display control CPU 151 can access the RAM 163 (S207). Then, an imaging data use permission notification is transmitted from the imaging unit 150b (the image capturing CPU 141) to the display control unit 150a (the display control CPU 151), and the effect display using the imaging data becomes possible. Is notified (S208).
[0079]
The display control CPU 151 that has received the image data use permission notification sets the image data use permission state (for example, sets an image data use permission flag), and sets a predetermined address (image data storage) of the RAM 163 where the image data is written. With reference to the (area), a display effect using the face data of the player captured by the camera 144 is performed (S108). The display control CPU 151 operates as described above to function as image data display control means.
[0080]
Thereafter, when the display control unit 150a receives the confirmation command from the game control device 100 (S109), the display control unit 150a analyzes the content of the transmitted command, stops the change display of the identification information, and ends the change display (S110). . Since the variable display game for one game unit has been completed, thereafter, the image data disabling process of disabling the player image used in the effect in the variable display game is performed (S111 to S213).
[0081]
In the imaging data unavailable processing, first, the display control CPU 151 switches the bus switch 145 to the imaging unit side so that the image capturing CPU 141 can access the RAM 163 (S111). Then, the display control unit 150a (the display control CPU 151) transmits an imaging data deletion request signal to the imaging unit 150b (the image capture CPU 141) (S112). At this time, the display control CPU 151 releases the imaging data use permission state (for example, resets the imaging data use permission flag), and makes the image of the player captured in step S204 unusable.
[0082]
The imaging unit 150b (image capture CPU 141) that has received the imaging data erasure request signal erases the imaging data stored at a predetermined address (imaging data storage area) of the RAM 163 (S212). At this time, the imaging data temporarily stored in the buffer in the image capturing CPU 141 may also be deleted. Thus, when the image data is erased from the memory, the image data becomes completely unusable. When the image capturing CPU 141 and the display control CPU 151 operate in this manner, they function as image data disabling means.
[0083]
It should be noted that the imaging data is disabled by erasing the imaging data in the memory and controlling a flag (imaging data use permission flag) indicating whether or not the imaging data in the memory can be used. The imaging data may be disabled.
[0084]
Then, the image capturing CPU 141 switches the bus switch 145 to the display control unit so that the display controlling CPU 151 can access the RAM 163 (S213).
[0085]
In the process shown in FIG. 5, the shooting and erasing of the player image are performed using one variable display game as one game unit. Shooting and erasing of a player image can be performed using a continuation of a game state in which players are generally not replaced, such as during fluctuation, time reduction fluctuation (during time reduction), as one game unit. It should be noted that shooting and erasing of a player image may be performed using one game (arrangement of 16 balls) of the arranged pachinko as one game unit.
[0086]
FIG. 6 shows an example of a variable display of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0087]
On the upper left side of the display screen, a normal symbol display area of XX is provided, and by alternately displaying XX, the ordinary symbol fluctuates. Further, in the upper center of the display screen, there is provided a normal symbol storage state display area of four squares, and the color of the square changes according to the number of stored normal symbol prize memories. The number of stored memories can be known. In the center of the lower part of the display screen, there is provided a special symbol storage state display area of four rectangles, and the color of the rectangle changes according to the number of special symbol prize memories, so that the player can win the special symbol prize. The number of stored memories can be known.
[0088]
FIG. 6A shows a display example of a variable display game in which imaging data is used. The image data of the player's face taken by the camera 144 is used as the identification information, and is displayed at the center of the display screen.
[0089]
FIG. 6B shows a display example of a variable display game in which imaging data is not used. The image data of the face of the player is not used in the variable display game, and ordinary numerical (or character) identification information is used in the variable display game.
[0090]
In addition, an image storage display area is provided at the upper left of the display screen. In the image storage display area, it is displayed whether or not a player image captured by the camera 144 is stored in the RAM 163. That is, if the imaging data is stored in the RAM 163, a specific display (image storage display) is displayed in the image storage display area (in the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, as shown in FIG. The photo graphic is displayed in the upper right part of the screen (the position that overlaps the camera graphic). On the other hand, if the image data is not stored in the RAM 163, no image is stored and displayed in the image storage and display area (as shown in FIG. 6 (b), no picture figure is displayed in the upper right portion of the screen). Thereby, the storage state of the player's image data in the image storage area can be confirmed, and the player can stop the game with peace of mind.
[0091]
The necessity of the display of the image storage display may be determined not by the storage state of the image data of the player in the image storage area but by the imaging data use permission state.
[0092]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of selection of a display image according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and shows a storage state of an image used for a display effect in a variable display game.
[0093]
FIG. 7A shows an imaging data use permission state in which imaging data is stored. In addition to the option 1 image, option 2 image, and option 3 image stored in advance in the RAM 163, the imaging data In the storage area, imaging data of the player is stored. Then, these images are used at a predetermined probability in the effect of the variable display game. For example, the probability that each image is used for production is set such as 1/10 for the image of option 1, 2/10 for the image of option 2, 3/10 for the image of option 3, and 4/10 for the image data. You.
[0094]
FIGS. 7B to 7D show a state in which the imaging data is not stored and the imaging data is not stored, and the imaging data storage area of the RAM 163 is not the imaging data of the player. , The image data of any one of the image of the option 1, the image of the option 2, and the image of the option 3. FIG. 7B shows a state in which the image data of option 1 is stored in the imaging data storage area, and FIG. 7C shows a state in which the image data of option 2 is stored in the imaging data storage area. FIG. 7D shows a state in which the image data of option 3 is stored in the imaging data storage area.
[0095]
Therefore, since these images are used with a predetermined probability in the effect of the variable display game, the probability that the image of the option 2 and the image of the option 3 are used for the effect varies in the state shown in FIG. However, the probability that the image of option 1 is used for production changes to 5/10 (1/10 + 4/10). Similarly, in the state shown in FIG. 7C, the probability that the image of the option 1 and the image of the option 3 are used for the effect does not change, but the probability that the image of the option 2 is used for the effect is 6/10 (2 / 10 + 4/10). Further, in the state shown in FIG. 7D, the probability that the image of option 1 and the image of option 2 are used for production does not change, but the probability that the image of option 3 is used for production is 7/10 (3/10 + 4). / 10).
[0096]
In the first embodiment described above, the player is photographed when starting the variable display game, and the player image is deleted when the variable display game ends. That is, a player is photographed for each variable display game of one game unit, and a player image is generated and deleted. Therefore, when the players are switched, it is possible to prevent the display of the image of the previous player.
[0097]
Further, the imaging data display control means controls the display of information on whether or not the imaging data storage / holding means stores the imaging data. Therefore, by knowing the storage status of the imaging data (the status of availability of imaging data), Even a player who is worried about a game machine with a camera can play a game with peace of mind.
[0098]
Further, it is not necessary to separately prepare image data to be used when the image data is erased, and the process of selecting an image can be executed regardless of the presence or absence of the image data. Furthermore, the selection probability of each image is changed by overwriting the imaging data with one of the images as options, and the presence or absence of the imaging data causes diversity in the game effect.
[0099]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of processing of the display control unit and the imaging unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8, when no imaging data is stored, a new player is photographed to generate imaging data, and when there is no starting memory, the player image is disabled.
[0100]
When the display control unit 150a receives the change display command (or the identification information command) from the game control device 100 (S121), the display control unit 150a analyzes the contents of the transmitted command to determine the change display content, and performs the change display of the identification information. The process starts (S122).
[0101]
Next, the display control CPU 151 determines whether or not the imaging data use permission state is set (for example, whether or not the imaging data use permission flag is set) (S123). Then, if the imaging data use permission state is set, there is no need to newly photograph the player, and the process proceeds to subsequent processing without executing steps S124 and S125.
[0102]
On the other hand, if the imaging data use permission state is not set, the display control CPU 151 switches the bus switch 145 to the imaging unit side in order to photograph the player, and the access from the image capturing CPU 141 to the RAM 163 is stopped. (S124). Then, an image capture request signal is transmitted from the display control unit 150a (display control CPU 151) to the image capture unit 150b (image capture CPU 141) (S125).
[0103]
The image capturing unit 150b (the image capturing CPU 141) that has received the image capturing request signal captures the image data of the player captured by the camera 144 at a predetermined timing, and captures an image of the player (S225). Thereafter, the same processing as steps S205 to S208 and S108 in FIG. 5 is performed.
[0104]
Thereafter, when the display control unit 150a receives the confirmation command from the game control device 100, the display control unit 150a analyzes the content of the transmitted command, stops the change display of the identification information, and ends the change display (S126).
[0105]
Next, the display control CPU 151 determines whether or not the special symbol start memory is stored (S127). Whether or not the special symbol start memory is stored can be determined based on information about the game state transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150. Further, the gaming state can be determined based on the above-mentioned display command (for example, a display control command signal related to the special symbol storage state display area).
[0106]
If the special symbol start memory is stored (if the special symbol start memory number 図 0), it can be determined that the game by the same player is continuing, so that the image data (the player photographed in step S225) can be determined. Since it is not necessary to delete the image, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing without executing steps S128 and S129.
[0107]
On the other hand, if the special symbol start memory is not stored (if the special symbol start memory number = 0), it is determined that the player may have changed while the special symbol start memory number is 0, and the display is made. The control CPU 151 switches the bus switch 145 to the imaging unit side to enable the image capturing CPU 141 to access the RAM 163 (S128). Then, the display control unit 150a (the display control CPU 151) transmits an imaging data deletion request signal to the imaging unit 150b (the image capture CPU 141) (S129). At this time, the display control CPU 151 releases the imaging data use permission state (for example, resets the imaging data use permission flag), and makes the image of the player captured in step S225 unusable.
[0108]
The imaging unit 150b (the image capturing CPU 141) that has received the imaging data erasure request signal erases the imaging data stored at a predetermined address (imaging data storage area) of the RAM 163 (S229). At this time, the imaging data temporarily stored in the buffer in the image capturing CPU 141 may also be deleted. As described above, when the image data is deleted from the memory, the image data becomes completely unusable.
[0109]
Then, the image capturing CPU 141 switches the bus switch 145 to the display control unit so that the display control CPU 151 can access the RAM 163 (S230).
[0110]
In the second embodiment described above, the storage state of the image data is determined, and when the image data is not stored, the player is newly photographed. The person is not suddenly photographed. In addition, since the state of the special symbol start memory (satisfaction of the variable display start condition) is determined and the player image is disabled when the start memory is not stored, it is possible to reliably determine the replacement of the player and display the player image. It can be erased, and when the players are replaced, the display of the image of the previous player can be prevented.
[0111]
In addition, the imaging data is not updated when the fluctuation display is performed continuously without interrupting the start memory. However, the imaging memory is interrupted and the fluctuation display is performed discretely (sporadic or sporadic). Since the data is updated, the player can freely instruct the updating of the imaging data by adjusting the starting memory.
[0112]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of processing of the display control unit and the imaging unit according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 9, a new player is photographed when image data is not stored, and a player image is deleted when a demonstration display is performed.
[0113]
Upon receiving the change display command (or the identification information command) from the game control device 100 (S141), the display control unit 150a analyzes the contents of the transmitted command to determine the change display content, and performs the change display of the identification information. The process starts (S142).
[0114]
Next, the display control CPU 151 determines whether or not the imaging data use permission state is set (for example, whether or not the imaging data use permission flag is set) (S143). Then, if the imaging data use permission state has been set, there is no need to newly photograph the player, and the process proceeds to the subsequent processing without executing steps S144 and S145.
[0115]
On the other hand, if the imaging data use permission state is not set, the display control CPU 151 switches the bus switch 145 to the imaging unit side in order to photograph the player, and the access from the image capturing CPU 141 to the RAM 163 is stopped. It is made possible (S144). Then, the display control unit 150a (the display control CPU 151) transmits an imaging request signal to the imaging unit 150b (the image capture CPU 141) (S145).
[0116]
The image capturing unit 150b (the image capturing CPU 141) that has received the image capturing request signal captures the image data of the player captured by the camera 144 at a predetermined timing, and captures the image of the player (S245). Thereafter, the same processing as steps S205 to S208 and S108 in FIG. 5 is performed.
[0117]
Thereafter, when the display control unit 150a receives the confirmation command from the game control device 100, the display control unit 150a analyzes the content of the transmitted command, stops the change display of the identification information, and ends the change display (S146).
[0118]
Next, based on the display control command signal transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, the display control CPU 151 determines whether or not a transition has been made to the demonstration display state (S147). If the state has not shifted to the demonstration display state, it can be determined that the game by the same player is continuing, so that there is no need to delete the imaging data (the player image captured in step S245), and therefore, step S148 is performed. , S149 is not executed, and the process proceeds to the subsequent process.
[0119]
On the other hand, if the display has shifted to the demonstration display state, it is determined that the player may have changed during that time, and the display control CPU 151 switches the bus switch 145 to the imaging unit side, and the image capture CPU 141 The access to the RAM 163 is enabled (S148). Then, the display control unit 150a (the display control CPU 151) transmits an image data deletion request signal to the image pickup unit 150b (the image capture CPU 141) (S149). At this time, the display control CPU 151 releases the imaging data use permission state (for example, resets the imaging data use permission flag), and makes the image of the player captured in step S245 unusable.
[0120]
The imaging unit 150b (the image capturing CPU 141) that has received the imaging data erasure request signal erases the imaging data stored at a predetermined address (imaging data storage area) of the RAM 163 (S249). At this time, the imaging data temporarily stored in the buffer in the image capturing CPU 141 may also be deleted. . As described above, when the image data is deleted from the memory, the image data becomes completely unusable.
[0121]
Then, the image capturing CPU 141 switches the bus switch 145 to the display control unit side so that the display controlling CPU 151 can access the RAM 163 (S250).
[0122]
In the third embodiment described above, the storage state of the imaging data is determined, and when the imaging data is not stored, the player is newly photographed. The person is not suddenly photographed. In addition, since the display state of the image display device 8 is determined and the player image is disabled in the demonstration display state, it is determined that the player has been replaced due to the interruption of the game, and the player image is erased. When the players are switched, the display of the image of the previous player can be prevented.
[0123]
In other words, in a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined demonstration display on the variable display device when the variable display start condition is not satisfied for a predetermined period, the imaging data disabling unit converts the imaging data stored in the storage unit into the demonstration display. Is disabled when the game is executed, so that the player instructs to update the imaging data by selecting whether to display a demonstration (continuously playing or displaying a demonstration with a break). Can be.
[0124]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of processing of the display control unit and the imaging unit according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and shows processing relating to detection of an input to a gaming machine by a player.
[0125]
The image capturing CPU 141 captures an image captured by the camera 144 at a predetermined timing (for example, every 16.6 milliseconds), and determines whether the captured image matches a predetermined pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 11). As described above, whether or not an image of a predetermined light / dark pattern has been photographed is evaluated (S261). Then, the image capturing CPU 141 transmits the evaluation result to the display control CPU 151. It should be noted that the transmission of the evaluation result may be performed only when the pattern matches a predetermined pattern.
[0126]
Then, the display control CPU 151 receiving the evaluation result (S161) determines whether or not the received evaluation result is the imaging invalidation pattern (S162). When the evaluation result transmitted from the image capturing CPU 141 is the imaging invalidation pattern, the display control CPU 151 sets the imaging invalidation state (for example, sets an imaging invalidation flag) and accepts the imaging invalidation. (S163). On the other hand, when the evaluation result transmitted from the image capturing CPU 141 is not the imaging invalidation pattern, the display controlling CPU 151 proceeds to the next processing without performing the processing of step S163. The image capturing CPU 141 and the display control CPU 151 operate as described above to function as invalidation receiving means.
[0127]
Next, the display control CPU 151 determines whether or not the received evaluation result is an image data disabling pattern (S164). When the evaluation result transmitted from the image capturing CPU 141 is not the image data disabling pattern, it is determined that it is not necessary to disable the image data (the photographed player image), and steps S165 and S166 are executed. The process proceeds to the subsequent process without any processing.
[0128]
On the other hand, when the evaluation result transmitted from the image capturing CPU 141 is the image data disabling pattern, the display control CPU 151 sets the bus switch 145 in order to disable the image data (the captured player image). Is switched to the imaging unit side to enable the image capturing CPU 141 to access the RAM 163 (S165). Then, the display control unit 150a (the display control CPU 151) transmits an image data deletion request signal to the image pickup unit 150b (the image capture CPU 141) (S166). At this time, the display control CPU 151 releases the imaging data use permission state (for example, resets the imaging data use permission flag), and makes the captured image of the player unusable.
[0129]
The imaging unit 150b (image capturing CPU 141) that has received the imaging data erasure request signal erases the imaging data stored at a predetermined address (imaging data storage area) of the RAM 163 (S266). At this time, the imaging data temporarily stored in the buffer in the image capturing CPU 141 may also be deleted. As described above, when the image data is deleted from the memory, the image data becomes completely unusable. The image capturing CPU 141 and the display control CPU 151 operate as described above to function as a disabling accepting unit.
[0130]
Then, the image capturing CPU 141 switches the bus switch 145 to the display control unit so that the display controlling CPU 151 can access the RAM 163 (S267).
[0131]
FIG. 11 is a timing chart of a detection pattern according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[0132]
FIG. 11A shows an example of the imaging invalidation pattern. As described above, the image capturing CPU 141 captures an image captured by the camera 144 at a predetermined timing (for example, every 16.6 milliseconds). When the brightness of the captured image is repeated a predetermined number of times at predetermined time intervals (3 cycles of 33.3 milliseconds in the case shown in FIG. 11A), it is evaluated as an imaging invalidation pattern. The light / dark repetition cycle may be an arbitrary cycle. Specifically, a repetition cycle is extracted in the first one cycle, and when two cycles of light-dark repetition of the cycle continue, it is evaluated as an imaging invalidation pattern.
[0133]
FIG. 11B shows an example of the imaging data disabling pattern. Unlike the imaging invalidation pattern shown in FIG. 11A, when the image capturing CPU 141 detects that a captured image is dark for a predetermined time (in the case shown in FIG. .6 milliseconds × 6) When repetition is performed, the image data is evaluated as a pattern for disabling imaging data.
[0134]
Note that in FIG. 11, although the imaging invalid state and the disabling of the imaging data are determined based on the light and dark pattern of the image captured by the camera 144, the image is captured by the camera 144 when the player performs a specific sort. When a specific motion is detected in the image, it may be determined that the input is an input to the gaming machine (an imaging invalid state or a request to disable imaging data). Further, input switches for these gaming machines may be separately provided.
[0135]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of processing of the display control unit and the imaging unit according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and shows processing relating to shooting of a player image.
[0136]
When the display control unit 150a receives the change display command (or the identification information command) from the game control device 100 (S171), the display control unit 150a analyzes the content of the transmitted command to determine the change display content, and performs the change display of the identification information. It starts (S172).
[0137]
Next, the display control CPU 151 determines whether or not the imaging invalid state is set (for example, whether or not the imaging invalid flag is set) (S173). If the imaging invalid state has been set, there is no need to photograph the player, and the process proceeds to subsequent processing without executing steps S174 and S175.
[0138]
On the other hand, if the imaging invalid state is not set, the display control CPU 151 switches the bus switch 145 to the imaging unit side so that the image capturing CPU 141 can access the RAM 163 in order to photograph the player. (S174). Then, the display control unit 150a (the display control CPU 151) transmits an imaging request signal to the imaging unit 150b (the image capture CPU 141) (S175).
[0139]
The imaging unit 150b (the image capturing CPU 141) that has received the imaging request signal transmits an imaging signal to the camera 144. The image capturing unit 150b (the image capturing CPU 141) that has received the image capturing request signal captures the image data of the player captured by the camera 144 at a predetermined timing, and captures the player (S275). Thereafter, the image capturing CPU 141 specifies an area corresponding to the player's face from the captured data, extracts the player's face portion, and edits the captured data (S276). Then, the image data is stored in a computer graphics (CG) memory space by writing the image data to a predetermined address (image data storage area) of the RAM 163 (S277).
[0140]
After that, the image capturing CPU 141 switches the bus switch 145 to the display control unit side so that the display controlling CPU 151 can access the RAM 163 (S278). Then, an imaging data use permission notification is transmitted from the imaging unit 150b (the image capturing CPU 141) to the display control unit 150a (the display control CPU 151), and the effect display using the imaging data becomes possible. Is notified (S279).
[0141]
The display control CPU 151 that has received the image data use permission notification sets the image data use permission state (for example, sets an image data use permission flag), and sets a predetermined address (image data storage) of the RAM 163 where the image data is written. With reference to the (region), a display effect using the face data of the player captured by the camera 144 is performed (S179).
[0142]
Note that also in the fourth embodiment, the image used in the imaging invalid state can be stored by the display image storage method shown in FIG.
[0143]
That is, when the imaging invalid state is not set, as shown in FIG. 7A, in addition to the image of the option 1, the image of the option 2, and the image of the option 3, The imaging data of the player is stored in the data storage area. Then, these images are used at a predetermined probability in the effect of the variable display game.
[0144]
When the imaging invalid state is set, as shown in FIGS. 7B to 7D, the imaging data storage area of the RAM 163 stores not the imaging data of the player but the image of option 1. , The image data of either the option 2 image or the option 3 image is stored. Then, the probability of using each image in the variable display game differs depending on which image is overwritten in the imaging invalid state.
[0145]
Therefore, it is not necessary to separately prepare image data to be used in the imaging invalid state, and the selection probability of each image changes by overwriting the imaging data with any one of the options, and the presence or absence of the imaging data is determined. Generate diversity in game production.
[0146]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the processing of the display control unit according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[0147]
The display control CPU 151 determines whether or not the display has shifted to the demonstration display state based on the display control command signal (demo display signal) transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 (S191). If the state has shifted to the demonstration display state, it is determined that the player may have changed during that time, and the display control CPU 151 cancels the imaging invalid state by resetting the imaging invalid flag, for example ( S192). On the other hand, if the state has not shifted to the demonstration display state, it can be determined that the game by the same player is continuing, so that it is determined that it is not necessary to cancel the imaging invalid state set by the player, and step S192 is executed. Proceed to the subsequent processing without performing.
[0148]
Note that, in the shooting invalidation state, when the shooting invalidation pattern is detected, the shooting invalidation state may be released to allow the player to shoot.
[0149]
In the fourth embodiment described above, when the player sets the imaging invalidation state, a display effect that does not use the player image is performed, so that a suitable game is provided even to a player who does not like shooting the player image. can do. When the camera 144 detects a light / dark pattern that is repeated a predetermined number of times at a predetermined time interval, the camera 144 is set to the imaging invalid state. That is, when the player shakes his / her hand in front of the camera 144 and detects a predetermined light / dark pattern, the imaging is disabled, so that the imaging disabled state can be set without providing any special input means. A game suitable for a player who does not like shooting a player image can be provided.
[0150]
Further, when the camera detects a predetermined light / dark pattern, the image data is deleted. That is, since the player holds his hand over the front of the camera 144 and blocks the light that enters the camera 144 to hide the image, the image data is erased. Therefore, the image data is erased without providing any special input means. The player image can be erased according to the player's intention, and the display of the image of the previous player during the game of the next player can be prevented.
[0151]
The embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description of the invention, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system centered on a game control device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a display control device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram of a gaming state of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of processing of a display control unit and an imaging unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variable display of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of selection of a display image according to the first embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of processing of a display control unit and an imaging unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of processing of a display control unit and an imaging unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of processing of a display control unit and an imaging unit according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a timing chart of a detection pattern according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of processing of a display control unit and an imaging unit according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a process of a display control unit according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
6 game board
8 Image display device
100 game control device
141 CPU for image capture
142 ROM
143 RAM
144 camera
145 bus switch (BUS SW)
150 Display control device
151 Display control CPU
152 ROM
153 RAM
156 VDP

Claims (7)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and display control means for controlling the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control means; A gaming machine that provides a predetermined game value when identification information displayed as a result mode of variable display on a display device becomes a specific display mode,
The display control means,
Imaging means for photographing the player;
Imaging data generation means for generating imaging data from a player image taken by the imaging means;
Storage means for storing the imaging data generated by the imaging data generation means,
Imaging data display control means for controlling an image based on the imaging data stored in the storage means to be displayed on the variable display device;
Imaging data disabling means for disabling imaging data stored in the storage means,
The imaging data generating means generates imaging data in relation to the start of the variable indication of the identification information,
The gaming machine, wherein the imaging data disabling unit disables the imaging data in association with a display of a result mode of the variable display of the identification information. The imaging data disabling means,
At the end of the variable display, if the next variable display start condition is satisfied, do not disable the imaging data,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the next variable display start condition is not satisfied at the end of the variable display, the imaging data is disabled. The game control means includes: a variable display command instructing a variable display mode of identification information; an identification information command instructing identification information as a display result; and a determination command instructing display of a result mode of the identification information. Can be sent as
The imaging data generating means generates imaging data in response to receiving the variable display command or the identification information command,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the imaging data discarding unit disables the imaging data in response to receiving the confirmation command. A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and display control means for controlling the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control means; A gaming machine that provides a predetermined game value when identification information displayed as a result mode of variable display on a display device becomes a specific display mode,
The game control means instructs a variable display command instructing a variable display mode of identification information, an identification information command instructing identification information displayed as a result mode of the variable display, and an instruction to display a result mode of the identification information. A confirmation command can be transmitted as a control signal,
The display control means,
Imaging means for photographing the player;
In response to receiving the variable display command or the identification information command, imaging data generation means for generating imaging data from a player image captured by the imaging means,
Storage means for storing the imaging data generated by the imaging data generation means,
Imaging data display control means for controlling an image based on the imaging data stored in the storage means to be displayed on the variable display device;
In response to the reception of the confirmation command, imaging data disabling means for disabling the imaging data stored in the storage means,
The imaging data generating unit, in response to the reception of the variable display command or the identification information command, determines the storage state of the imaging data, and newly generates imaging data when the imaging data is not stored,
The gaming machine, wherein the imaging data disabling means disables the imaging data when the variable display start condition is not satisfied for a predetermined period. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an invalidation receiving unit that receives invalidation of generation of imaging data by the imaging data generation unit. 6. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a disabling accepting unit that accepts disabling of the imaging data by the imaging data disabling unit. The storage unit stores image data selected when the imaging data is not used,
The imaging data disabling unit disables the imaging data by replacing the imaging data with one of image data selected when the imaging data is not used. 7. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 6.

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