JP2005176925A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can display the animation images with a limited burden on control along with no sense of apparent incongruity. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, after the display is made from the head frame image (frame image 500a) to the final frame image (frame image 500e), when the head frame image is displayed, a repeated animation image reproduction processing is executed to repeat the reproduction processing of the first animation images (animation images 500) so arranged as to produce the successive animation images. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including an image display device that displays a moving image composed of a plurality of frame images.

  What is conventionally known as this type of gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a variable display device that displays a screen on which a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are varied (hereinafter, Is also referred to as “image display device”), and is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode (for example, “444”). Some are configured to be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state).

  Such a gaming machine is generally configured such that when the gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state, the gaming state is changed to a first state advantageous to the player (hereinafter also referred to as “round”), and then the player The second state, which is disadvantageous to the player, is configured to repeatedly control the first state again based on the establishment of a predetermined repeated continuation condition. A still image or a moving image is displayed on the image display device.

When a moving image is displayed on the image display device, the moving image has a large amount of data and requires a large-capacity memory, which increases the cost. Therefore, in order to reduce the amount of moving image data, some methods have been used to display moving images. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).
JP-A-9-38289 JP 2000-140421 A

  The gaming machine having the configuration described in Patent Document 1 repeatedly displays a moving image for a short time in order to reduce the data amount of the moving image, but the final frame of the moving image to be repeatedly displayed is displayed. After the display, when the first frame is displayed, it is not a continuous moving image, resulting in a strange appearance.

  In the gaming machine having the configuration described in Patent Document 2, an image showing a three-dimensional shape (hereinafter, also referred to as a “three-dimensional object” or “3D object”) in order to reduce the data amount of moving images. It is to repeatedly display a moving image of a short time generated by using it, but it is necessary to perform various processes for generating an image for each of a plurality of frames constituting the moving image, and the control burden of the image processing is reduced. It was getting bigger.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can display a moving image that does not feel strange and has a small control burden.

Means and effects for solving the problem

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) including an image display device (special symbol display unit 9) for displaying a moving image composed of a plurality of frame images,
After displaying from the first frame image (for example, frame image 500a) to the last frame image (for example, frame image 500e) of the moving image, the moving image becomes a continuous moving image when the first frame image is displayed. Moving image data storage means (CGROM 330) for storing first moving image data of a first moving image (for example, moving image 500);
Data expansion means (VDP320) for expanding the first moving image data stored in the moving image data storage means into a plurality of frame images (frame images 500a, 500b, 500c, 500d, 500e) constituting the first moving image. , Image decompression unit 440),
Of the plurality of frame images constituting the first moving image developed by the data developing means, a reproduction process of sequentially switching from the first frame image to the last frame image of the first moving image and reproducing it on the image display device Moving image reproduction means (display control unit 460 and DAC 462) to be executed;
Repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) for executing repetitive moving image reproduction processing for repeatedly performing reproduction processing of the first moving image by the moving image reproduction means.

  According to such a configuration, after displaying from the first frame image to the last frame image, the reproduction processing of the first moving image configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image is displayed is repeatedly performed. By executing the repetitive moving image reproduction process, it is possible to reproduce a moving image that does not feel uncomfortable with a small amount of data. In addition, by using a moving image, it is not necessary to perform various processes such as generating an image in which sprites are arranged or an image representing a 3D object for each frame, so that the control burden can be reduced.

(2) The moving image data storage means is a moving image different from the first moving image, and a first frame image of the first moving image from a final frame image (for example, a frame image 510e) of the different moving image. Further storing second moving image data of a second moving image (for example, moving image 510) configured to be a continuous moving image when (for example, frame image 500a) is displayed;
The data expansion means expands the second moving image data stored in the moving image data storage means into a plurality of frame images (frame images 510a, 510b, 510c, 510d, 510e) constituting the second moving image. And
The moving image reproduction means sequentially switches from the first frame image to the last frame image of the second moving image among the plurality of frame images constituting the second moving image expanded by the data expansion means to display the image After executing playback processing to be played back on the apparatus, sequentially switching from the first frame image to the last frame image of the first moving image among the plurality of frame images constituting the first moving image expanded by the data expansion means And executing a playback process for playback on the image display device,
The repetitive moving image reproduction means executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing for repeatedly performing the reproduction processing of the first moving image performed after execution of the reproduction processing of the second moving image by the moving image reproduction means.

  According to such a configuration, the first moving image is different from the first moving image, and a continuous moving image is obtained when the first frame image of the first moving image is displayed from the last frame image of the different moving image. After executing the playback processing of the second moving image configured as described above, the first frame image to the last frame image of the second moving image are displayed, and a continuous moving image is obtained when the first frame image is displayed. By executing the repetitive moving image reproduction process that repeatedly performs the first moving image reproduction process configured as described above, it is possible to reproduce a variety of moving images with a small amount of data and without any uncomfortable appearance.

(3) The moving image data storage means displays a moving image different from the first moving image, from the first frame image (frame image 600a) to the last frame image (frame image 600e) of the different moving image. Thereafter, the first frame image (frame image 610a) is configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image is displayed, and from the last frame image to the first moving image (for example, moving image 610). Further storing third moving image data of a third moving image (for example, moving image 600) configured to be a continuous moving image when
The data expansion unit expands the third moving image data stored in the moving image data storage unit into a plurality of frame images (frame images 600a, 600b, 600c, 600d, and 600e) constituting the third moving image. And
The moving image reproducing means sequentially switches from the first frame image to the last frame image of the third moving image among the plurality of frame images constituting the third moving image expanded by the data expanding means to display the image Execute playback processing to playback on the device,
The repetitive moving image reproduction means executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing for repeatedly performing the reproduction processing of the third moving image by the moving image reproduction means and changes the moving image to be reproduced by the image display device (for example, If a condition that the repeated moving image reproduction process for the third moving image is executed a predetermined number of times is satisfied, the repeated moving image reproduction process for repeatedly performing the third moving image reproduction process is terminated, and the moving image reproduction is performed. A repetitive moving image reproduction process for repeatedly performing the reproduction process of the first moving image by the means is executed.

  According to such a configuration, when the first frame image is displayed after the first frame image of the different moving image is displayed from the first frame image to the last frame image, the first frame image is different from the first and second moving images. A reproduction process of a third moving image configured to be a continuous moving image and configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image of the first moving image is displayed from the final frame image is performed. When the repeated moving image reproduction process to be performed repeatedly is performed and the moving image changing condition is satisfied, the repeated moving image reproduction process for the third moving image is terminated, and the repeated moving image reproduction for repeatedly performing the first moving image reproduction process is performed. By executing the processing, it is possible to reproduce a more colorful and interesting moving image with a small amount of data and without an uncomfortable appearance.

(4) The third moving image (for example, moving image 600) is a first frame image (frame) of the third moving image from the last frame image (frame image 610e) of the first moving image (for example, moving image 610). It is configured to be a continuous moving image when the image 600a) is displayed,
The repetitive moving image reproducing means is a moving image changing condition to be reproduced by the image display device when a repetitive moving image reproducing process for repeatedly performing the reproduction processing of the first moving image by the moving image reproducing means is executed. When (for example, the condition that the repeated moving image reproduction process of the first moving image has been executed a predetermined number of times) is satisfied, the repeated moving image reproduction process for repeatedly performing the first moving image reproduction process is terminated, A repetitive moving image reproduction process for repeatedly performing the reproduction process of the third moving image by the moving image reproducing means is executed.

  According to such a configuration, the third moving image is configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image of the third moving image is displayed from the last frame image of the first moving image. When a moving image changing condition to be reproduced by the image display device is satisfied while the repeated moving image reproduction process for repeatedly performing the moving image reproduction process is performed, the repeated moving image for repeatedly performing the first moving image reproduction process By executing the repetitive moving image reproduction process that ends the image reproduction process and repeats the reproduction process of the third moving image by the moving image reproducing means, it is more versatile and interesting with a small amount of data and with no visual discomfort. Video can be played.

(5) Fluctuating display control means (CPU 312, VDP 320, special symbol display) for displaying and displaying a display result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers “0” to “9”) that can identify each of them. Part 9),
A variable winning ball device (variable winning ball device 19) that changes between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player;
When the display result of the plurality of types of identification information variably displayed by the variability display control means has a predetermined specific display mode (for example, a doublet such as “444”), the variable winning ball apparatus is set to the first. And a variable winning ball apparatus control means (CPU 212) that repeatedly controls the state and the second state,
The repetitive moving image reproduction means executes the repetitive moving image reproduction process when the variable winning ball apparatus control means controls the variable winning ball apparatus to the first state, and the variable winning ball apparatus When the control means controls the variable winning ball apparatus from the first state to the second state, the repetitive moving image reproduction process being executed is terminated.

  According to such a configuration, when the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to the first state advantageous to the player, the moving image reproduction process is repeatedly executed, so that the player can be enjoyed without getting bored. Can be improved.

(6) Fluctuating display control means (CPU 312, VDP 320, special symbol display unit 9) that displays and displays a display result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them,
Specific game state control means (CPU 212) for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when a display result of a plurality of types of identification information displayed on the image display device is a predetermined specific display mode; In addition,
The repetitive moving image reproduction means is in a state in which the specific game state control means is not controlled to a specific game state, and the variable display control means after the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed by the variable display control means The repetitive moving image reproduction process is executed when a predetermined period has elapsed without the next variable display of the identification information being performed, and the repetitive moving image reproduction being performed when the next variable display is performed. The process ends.

  According to such a configuration, the repetitive moving image reproducing means is predetermined without displaying the next fluctuation display of the identification information by the fluctuation display control means after the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed by the fluctuation display control means. Since the repeated moving image reproduction process is executed when the period has elapsed and the repeated moving image reproduction process is terminated when the next variation display is performed, the player can be selected even when the identification information variation display is not performed. You can improve your interest without getting bored.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like, and the display state changes. The present invention can be applied to all gaming machines provided with a variable display device.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a detachable game board 6, a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape so as to cover the game board 6, and a batting game when a player plays a game. An operation knob 5 for operating a ball, a surplus ball receiving tray 4, a game area 7 for hitting a hit ball, a guide rail 29 for guiding the hit ball to the game area 7, and an outer side of the game area 7 A game effect lamp 42 to be played and a speaker 41 for generating a sound effect by the game are provided. The surplus ball receiving tray 4 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 3 and stores the balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 3.

  The player can fire the hit balls stored in the hit ball supply tray 3 one by one by operating the operation knob 5. The fired hit ball is guided into the game area 7 by the guide rail 29.

  The game area 7 includes a start-up winning combination 14a having a start winning opening 14 configured to start a change display of the change display device 8 when a hitting ball is won, and a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified. As an example, there is provided a variable display device 8 that displays special symbols in a variable manner.

  A movable piece is provided on the left and right sides of the starting electric accessory 14a.

  The special symbol is a symbol (hereinafter referred to as an “identification information image”) that displays a plurality of types of identification information such as numbers, letters, figures, patterns, etc. as identification information for determination for changing the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Called). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the identification information image is, for example, an image indicating numbers “0” to “9” as identification information. The special symbol is also a symbol that displays a plurality of types of identification information such as numbers, characters, figures, patterns, etc. as decoration identification information.

  The variable display device 8 is provided with a special symbol display unit 9, a normal symbol display unit 10, a start memory display 18 composed of four LEDs, and a passing memory display 15.

  The special symbol display unit 9 has a plurality of variable display areas. The special symbol display unit 9 is generally a liquid crystal display (LCD), but a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), Other display devices such as an organic EL display (Organic Electroluminescence Display) and a dot matrix may be used.

  The special symbol display unit 9 variably displays a special symbol (identification information image) for displaying the identification information for determination or a special symbol for displaying the identification information for decoration in each of the plurality of variable display areas described above. In addition to the special symbol, the special symbol display unit 9 can also display a decoration hold storage display for notifying the number of times the special symbol is changed, a still image such as a back image as a predetermined character / background image, and a moving image. It is. Hereinafter, still images and moving images are also simply referred to as images. Here, the character refers to an image representing a person, an animal, or an object displayed on the special symbol display unit 9. In the following description, when the expression “display the moving image on the special symbol display unit 9” is used, it is also referred to as “reproduce the moving image on the special symbol display unit 9”.

  The identification information indicated by the special symbol variably displayed by the special symbol display unit 9 may be any identification information as long as the identification information is a number, a character, a figure, a pattern, or the like. “0” to “9”), only characters, only graphics, only patterns, or a combination of these as appropriate.

  Further, the identification information image variably displayed by the special symbol display unit 9 is a sprite that is a flat image. The identification information image is not limited to a sprite, and may be an image showing a three-dimensional shape (hereinafter also referred to as “three-dimensional object” or “3D object”).

  The game area 7 is provided with an opening / closing plate 20 and a variable winning ball apparatus 19 that is in an open state in which a hitting ball can be won by tilting the opening / closing plate 20.

  The game area 7 further includes a plurality of winning holes 24 that are general winning holes, a passing hole 11 through which a ball can enter, a game effect lamp 25 that produces a game by lighting or flashing, and an out port 26. And are provided. Each of the plurality of winning holes 24 is provided with a winning hole switch 24a that detects a winning of a hit ball. The out hole 26 is driven into the game area 7 and collects the hit balls that have not won any of the winning areas of the start winning opening 14, the winning opening 24, and the variable winning ball apparatus 19 as out balls.

  A hit ball that has entered the passage 11 is detected by a gate switch 12 provided inside the passage. When the hit ball is detected by the gate switch 12, a predetermined random value is extracted and stored if the number of memories displayed on the passing memory display 15 has not reached the upper limit. And if it is a state which can start the fluctuation | variation display of the normal symbol display part 10, the fluctuation | variation display of the normal symbol display part 10 will be started.

  When the normal symbol display unit 10 is variably displayed, when the hit ball further enters the passage port 11 and is detected by the gate switch 12, the variably display of the normal symbol display unit 10 cannot be started. Since it is in the state, “4” is stored as the upper limit of the stored number, and a passing ball (random value or the like) is stored. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display of the normal symbol display part 10 is started, the number of LED currently lighted is reduced by one. In addition, the upper limit of the number of memories of the passage storage indicator 15 is not limited to “4”, and may be five or more.

  In the present embodiment, when a hit ball enters the passage opening 11, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display section 10 is started, and when the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14, the fluctuation display is started in the special symbol display section 9. Therefore, the passage opening 11 and the start winning opening 14 are also collectively referred to as a start area.

  The normal symbol display unit 10 includes a hit normal symbol indicator marked with “◯” and a non-standard symbol indicator marked with “x”. When a random value (hereinafter also referred to as “count value”) extracted when a hit ball enters the passage opening 11 coincides with a predetermined hit determination value, the display result of the variable display in the normal symbol display unit 10 is It is determined that it is a “hit”, and a normal symbol display with “◯” is lit. On the other hand, when the extracted random value does not match the predetermined hit determination value, it is determined that the display result of the variable display in the normal symbol display unit 10 is “out of”, and the normal out of which “x” is attached is determined. The symbol display lights up.

  When the hit normal symbol display with a “O” mark is lit, the pair of left and right movable pieces provided on the starting electric accessory 14a is opened once, and a predetermined open period has elapsed. Then, even if no start prize is generated, the movable piece is closed to the original position, and the open state ends.

  In a game, when a hit ball wins the start winning opening 14 (hereinafter also referred to as a start winning prize), the hit ball is detected by a start opening switch 17 provided on the game board 6, and a start memory indicator is displayed. One of the 18 four LEDs lights up. The number of start winnings is stored (also referred to as “start-up storage”) in a storage device (RAM 214 described later) provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 with “4” as the upper limit of the storage number. Note that the number of LEDs included in the start memory indicator 18 is not limited to four, and may be five or more. In this case, the number of start-up memories that can be stored is equal to the number of LEDs that the start-up storage indicator 18 has. In the following, for example, when three of the four LEDs of the start memory display 18 are lit, the start memory is said to be “3”.

  If a start prize is awarded in a state where “1” to “3” of the four LEDs of the start memory indicator 18 are lit, that is, the start memory of the start memory indicator 18 has not reached the upper limit, A predetermined random value for determining whether or not to generate a state (hereinafter also referred to as “specific game state”) and a predetermined random value for determining a special symbol to be displayed as a result are extracted. . Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the variable display control means to be described later starts the variable display of the special symbol display unit 9, and all the display results are derived and displayed after the predetermined period.

  Here, the predetermined condition is a condition that the game is not controlled to the specific gaming state and the variable display is not performed. At the same time when the change display is started, the start memory value is decreased by one, and one of the four LEDs of the start memory indicator 18 is turned off. That is, every time the variable display is started and the display result is derived and displayed, the start memory value decreases by “1”. At this time, if one or more LEDs of the start memory indicator 18 are lit, that is, if the start memory value is 1 or more, the variable display is started again, and the display result is derived and displayed.

  The above-described variation display of the special symbol display unit 9 is stopped when a certain time has elapsed. In the special symbol display unit 9, the combination at the time of stop display is a specific display mode (for example, “444”) on at least one effective line among a plurality of predetermined effective lines. )), The game machine 1 is controlled to a specific gaming state by a CPU 212, which will be described later, and the CPU 212, which will be described later, drives the solenoid 21 to open and close the opening / closing plate of the specific variable winning ball apparatus 19 20 is opened. Thereby, the big winning opening is opened. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a first state that is advantageous for a player who can make a hitting ball in the big winning opening.

  Note that the CPU 212, which will be described later, controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a specific game state and is also referred to as a specific game state control means.

  The first state of the variable winning ball device 19 described above is when the number of hit balls that have entered the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) or when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. When the earlier one of these conditions is satisfied, the process is temporarily terminated, and the CPU 212 described later drives the solenoid 21 to close the open / close plate 20 of the specific variable winning ball apparatus 19. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is controlled to a 2nd state unfavorable for the player who cannot win a hit ball.

  Then, on the condition that the hit ball that entered during the period in which the variable winning ball device 19 is in the first state has specifically won the specific winning area and has been detected by the V count switch 22, the variable winning at that time After the first state of the ball device 19 is finished and becomes the second state, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again, and repeated continuation control is performed to place the variable winning ball device 19 in the first state. The repeated continuation control is repeatedly executed while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the specific gaming state. Further, the upper limit of the number of times the repeated continuation control is repeatedly executed is set to 16 times, for example.

  Therefore, the CPU 212 operates as variable winning ball apparatus control means for repeatedly controlling the variable winning ball apparatus 19 in the first state and the second state.

  In the repeated continuation control, the state in which the variable winning ball device 19 is in the first state is called a round. When the upper limit number of executions of the repeated continuation control is 16, for example, the variable winning ball apparatus 19 can be set to the first state for 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round.

  When the display result of the variable display on the effective line of the special symbol display unit 9 is in a special display mode (for example, an odd number of eyes such as “777”, hereinafter also referred to as “probability big hit symbol”), the pachinko gaming machine 1 The probability variation state (special gaming state) in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is high compared to the normal gaming state is changed. In the normal gaming state, for example, if the probability of occurrence of a big hit is 1/300, in the probability variation state, the probability of occurrence of a big hit is 1/30. Such a probability variation state is generally sometimes abbreviated as “probability variation”. Hereinafter, the big hit by the probability variation symbol (the symbol representing the odd number) is also referred to as a probability variation big symbol.

  Once the probability variation jackpot occurs once in the normal gaming state, the probability variation state is continuously controlled until at least a predetermined number of probability variation continuation times (for example, until the next time) has occurred. Further, if a probability variation big hit occurs during the probability variation state, the probability variation continuation count is counted again after that probability variation big hit, and then the probability variation state continues until at least the number of probability variation continuations occurs. If the jackpot that has reached the probability variation continuation count is due to a non-probability variation symbol other than the probability variation symbol, the normal gaming state in which the probability variation does not occur is returned. In the following, a combination big hit with a non-probable variation is also referred to as a normal big hit.

  If the display result of the variable display on the active line of the special symbol display unit 9 is neither a big hit symbol nor a probable big hit symbol, it becomes “out of” and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 remains unchanged and remains in the normal gaming state. It becomes.

  In the special game state, when the display result on the active line of the special symbol display unit 9 becomes a big hit symbol by the probability variation symbol of the big hit symbol, it becomes a big hit symbol other than the probability variation symbol of the big hit symbol. What is necessary is just the state to which the added value to which the value provided becomes large compared with the time is provided. Therefore, the special gaming state is a variation time shortening state (which is also referred to as a short time state or a short time) for improving the start winning rate and shortening the variation time of the symbol of the special symbol display unit 9. Also good.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a short time state, the time from the start to the end of the variable display of the special symbol display unit 9 is shortened. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal gaming state, if the time from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display is 8 seconds, in the short time state, the variable display is displayed after the variable display is started. The time until completion is shortened to 3 seconds. Accordingly, in the short time state, the number of times of the variable symbol display on the special symbol display unit 9 is increased within a predetermined time, so that the probability of generating a big hit is higher than that in the normal gaming state within the predetermined time.

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the short-time state, if it is determined that the display result of the variable display in the normal symbol display unit 10 is “winning”, the opening of the movable piece of the starting electric accessory 14a in the normal gaming state is established. The interval is once every 30 seconds, for example, once every 1.5 seconds. Accordingly, since the number of opening of the movable piece within a predetermined time increases, the probability of starting winning is higher in the short time state than in the normal gaming state in the predetermined time.

  Further, the special gaming state may be a state in which the opening time of the movable piece of the starting electric accessory 14a and the number of opening times are increased (to be opened a plurality of times).

  If a big hit occurs in the normal gaming state and the big hit is a probable big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a probability variation state. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation state, the normal gaming state is entered if the next big hit is a non-probable big hit. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the special game state in which the probability variation state or the short-time state is generated, the consecutive occurrence of big hits is referred to as a continuous change.

  In addition, a probable hit occurs, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a probability fluctuation state, and during that time, a normal hit occurs, a time-short state is reached, and then a period until the normal game state is reached is a special game state period. Also called. The occurrence of a normal hit or a probable hit during the special gaming state period is also referred to as a continuous change. For example, if the big hit including the first chance change occurs five times during the special gaming state period, for example, it becomes five consecutive chunks.

  Further, a reach state (hereinafter also referred to as “reach”, “reach mode”, or “reach display mode”) may occur during the variable display of each variable display area.

  Here, the reach state is to display a plurality of types of identification information variably in each variable display region of the variable display device having a variable display region in which a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable can be displayed. The game state is advantageous for the player when a plurality of display results are derived and displayed at different times, and a predetermined display mode is obtained on at least one of the plurality of active lines. In a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state, when a part of the plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed, a display state that satisfies the condition that the display result that has already been derived and displayed becomes a specific display mode. Say.

  In other words, the reach state is when the display result of the identification information in the variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas in which the display state can be changed becomes a predetermined specific display mode. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, a specific result is displayed on at least one of the plurality of active lines at a stage where the display result of the variable display device is not yet derived and displayed. A display state for making the player think that the display mode is a variable display mode that is easy to display.

  For example, the reach display state also includes a state in which the variable display region is used for the variable display while maintaining the state in which the specific display mode is achieved. Furthermore, some reach is likely to generate a big hit when it appears, compared to the normal reach state. Such a specific reach state is called super reach.

  In addition, the reach state means that at least one of the plurality of effective lines is reached even when the display of the variable display device is started and then the display control proceeds to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed. It also refers to a display mode that does not deviate from a display condition that is a specific display mode on one effective line.

  The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and at least one of the plurality of effective lines is effective. It also refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas determined before the display result is derived and displayed on the line satisfies a condition for a specific display mode.

  In addition, the reach state is a stage in which a display result is not yet derived and displayed in a part of the variable display areas of the plurality of variable display areas, and already on at least one active line of the plurality of active lines. It also refers to a display state in which the display result of the variation display area that is derived and displayed satisfies the condition for a specific display mode.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control board 200.

  The game control board 200 includes a game control microcomputer 210. The game control microcomputer 210 has a function of controlling the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game control microcomputer 210 includes a CPU 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 214, a ROM 213, and an I / O port 215.

  The ROM 213 stores a game control program for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1, display result lottery table data for determining a variable display result of the special symbol display unit 9, and the like. The CPU 212 performs various control operations according to the game control program stored in the ROM 213. The RAM 214 is used as a work memory that temporarily stores data when the CPU 212 performs a control operation.

  Although details will be described later, the RAM 214 is provided with a data storage area capable of storing a plurality of flags for determining various gaming states and a plurality of variation display result data. The flag includes a big hit flag, a probability change schedule flag, a reach flag, and the like.

  The big hit flag is set to an ON state when a decision to generate a big hit is made by a variation display result determination process described later. The probability variation schedule flag is set to an ON state when a decision to generate a probability variation big hit is made by a variation display result determination process described later. The reach flag is set to the on state when the big hit flag is set to the on state or when the reach state is determined to be established in the variation display of the special symbol display unit 9 by the variation pattern determination process described later. Is done.

  The I / O port 215 transmits a game control command output from the CPU 212 for controlling the gaming state to an external circuit.

  In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 210 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the CPU 212, the ROM 213, and the RAM 214 are integrated. However, the present invention is not limited to such a structure. In addition, the CPU 212, the ROM 213, and the RAM 214 may not be integrated into one chip. That is, the CPU 212, the ROM 213, and the RAM 214 may be separately arranged on the game control board 200.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 further includes an effect control board 300, a special symbol display unit 9, a speaker 41, and a game effect lamp 25.

  The production control board 300 is a variable display control for performing control to display and display a display result by variably displaying a special symbol (identification information image) to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It includes circuits for performing various effect controls such as effect sound control for generating a sound effect for producing a game from the speaker 41 and game effect lamp control for controlling the game effect lamp 25.

  The effect control board 300 includes, as an example of a circuit for performing the various effect controls, an effect control microcomputer 310, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 320, a CGROM (Character Graphic Read Only Memory) 330, and a VRAM (Video Random Access). Memory) 340.

  The effect control microcomputer 310 has a function of controlling the VDP 320, the speaker 41, and the game effect lamp 25 in accordance with the game control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 210.

  The effect control microcomputer 310 includes a CPU 312, a RAM 314, a ROM 313, and an I / O port 315.

  The ROM 313 stores a control program for controlling the VDP 320, fluctuation pattern data, and the like. The variation pattern data is data that is determined in advance by a plurality of types with respect to the timing for stopping the special symbol, the occurrence of reach, the contents of reach effect, and the like when the special symbol is variably displayed. The variation pattern data includes display image identification data for identifying image data for generating an image to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 (hereinafter also referred to as “display image” or “variable display image”), Display position data indicating coordinate values, which are display positions of images specified by display image specifying data, and sound effect selection for selecting sound effect data for generating sound effects that produce a game from the speaker 41 at the time of reach production Data, lamp effect selection data for selecting lamp effect data for effecting a game by lighting or blinking the game effect lamp 25, and the like. There are a plurality of types of sound effect data and lamp effect data depending on the gaming state.

  The I / O port 315 receives the game control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 210 and transmits it to the CPU 312. In accordance with the game control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 210 and the control program stored in the ROM 313, the CPU 312 receives VDP 320, variable display control data, sound effect data, and lamp effect data for performing various effect controls. It transmits to the speaker 41 and the game effect lamp 25. The RAM 314 is used as a work memory that temporarily stores data when the CPU 312 performs various control operations.

  The variable display control data is data for generating an image and giving a control instruction to the VDP 320 to display the image on the special symbol display unit 9. Accordingly, the variable display control data includes attributes (drawing order) that are various setting parameters corresponding to the variable pattern data including the display image specifying data and the plurality of images displayed on the display image displayed on the special symbol display unit 9. , Number of colors, enlargement / reduction ratio, rotation angle, semi-transparent setting value (setting value for making the image semi-transparent), palette number, display position data).

  The variable display control data further includes display moving image specifying data for specifying moving image data which is moving image data to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 when the moving image is displayed on the special symbol display unit 9.

  In the present embodiment, the production control microcomputer 310 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the CPU 312, the ROM 313, and the RAM 314 are integrated. However, the present invention is not limited to such a structure. The CPU 312, the ROM 313, and the RAM 314 may not be integrated into one chip. That is, the CPU 312, the ROM 313, and the RAM 314 may be separately arranged on the effect control board 300.

  The CGROM 330 stores image data to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 9. Hereinafter, the CGROM 330 is also referred to as image data storage means. The image data is, for example, a character image made up of a person, an animal or a character (numerals), a figure or a symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 9, an identification information image, and a back image. The character image and the identification information image may be a sprite that is a flat image or a 3D object. Further, the back image may be a flat image or a 3D object. Hereinafter, the back image which is a sprite and a planar image is also collectively referred to as a planar image.

  The data of the 3D object includes a plurality of coordinate data in the virtual three-dimensional space. For example, when the 3D object has a pyramid shape having five vertices, the data of the 3D object is coordinate data of the five vertices.

  The CGROM 330 further stores moving image data that is moving image data composed of a plurality of frame images. Hereinafter, the CGROM 330 is also referred to as moving image data storage means. The moving image is a moving image to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 during a specific gaming state, a reach state, a standby state described later, and the like.

  The moving picture is MPEG1 (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 1) used for Video CD (Video Compact Disk), DVD (Digital Video Disc), MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 2) used for digital broadcasting and the like. ), MPEG4 (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 4), which is used in some digital home appliances, and H.S. H.264, other encoding methods using the principle of inter-frame compression, JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression of each frame image, JPEG (Motion-JPEG), encoding using other principles of intra-frame compression It is compressed by any one of the conversion methods.

  Note that the moving image may be a moving image composed of a plurality of uncompressed frame images.

  Although details will be described later, the VDP 320 reads necessary image data from the CGROM 330 according to the variable display control data transmitted from the effect control microcomputer 310, and uses a frame buffer in the VRAM 340 as a drawing area. Then, an image corresponding to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is generated, and the image data is temporarily stored in a frame buffer in the VRAM 340. The image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 340 is sent to the VDP 320 at a predetermined timing (for example, when 30 images are displayed per second on the special symbol display unit 9 according to the variable display control data. It is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 9 every 1/30 second).

  The special symbol display unit 9 has a plurality of variable display areas in which a predetermined image (for example, a special symbol) is variably displayed in a predetermined direction (for example, vertical direction such as from top to bottom and from bottom to top). At this time, if there are three variable display areas, for example, each of the three variable display areas is hereinafter referred to as a left variable display area, a middle variable display area, and a right variable display area. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a predetermined image is variably displayed from top to bottom or from bottom to top (vertical direction) in each of the left variation display region, middle variation display region, and right variation display region.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the identification information image that is variably displayed in the middle variation display area is stopped and displayed last until all the display results are derived and displayed. Hereinafter, the identification information image that is finally stopped and displayed is also referred to as a final stop identification information image.

  Each of the plurality of variable display areas may display a predetermined image in a variable manner, for example, from left to right or from right to left (horizontal direction). At this time, assuming that there are three variable display areas, for example, each of the three variable display areas is hereinafter referred to as an upper variable display area, a middle variable display area, and a lower variable display area.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing in detail the configuration of the control circuit for displaying an image on the special symbol display unit 9 and its internal configuration.

  Referring to FIG. 3, when only a plane image is displayed on special symbol display unit 9 in CGROM 330, data of the plane image is stored, and a 3D object is also displayed on special symbol display unit 9. In this case, 3D object data is further stored. If the plane image is a still image, the plane image data is data compressed by the JPEG encoding method or the like. If the plane image is a moving image, the above-described MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, H . H.264, data compressed by motion JPEG or the like, and the above-described moving image data. The plane image data may be uncompressed data.

  Next, the moving image data stored in the moving image data storage means (CGROM 330) will be described.

  FIG. 4 shows a moving image including a plurality of frame images 500a, 500b, 500c, 500d, and 500e. Note that the moving image shown in FIG. 4 will be described on the assumption that it is compressed in the MPEG format. Hereinafter, a moving image including a plurality of frame images 500a, 500b, 500c, 500d, and 500e is also collectively referred to as a moving image 500. Of the frame images 500a, 500b, 500c, 500d, and 500e, the frame image 500a is referred to as the first frame image of the moving image 500, and the frame image 500e is referred to as the last frame image of the moving image 500.

  The moving image 500 includes a special symbol display unit 9 from the first frame image (frame image 500a) of the moving image 500 to the last frame image (frame image 500e) of the moving image 500 in the order of the frame images 500a, 500b, 500c, 500d, and 500e. Played (displayed).

  The moving image 500 is reproduced from the first frame image (frame image 500a) to the last frame image (frame image 500e) of the moving image 500, and then the moving image after the last frame image (frame image 500e) of the moving image 500. When 500 head frame images (frame image 500a) are reproduced, a continuous moving image is formed. That is, the last frame image (frame image 500e) of the moving image 500 and the first frame image (frame image 500a) of the moving image 500 are similar images. Accordingly, the moving image 500 is a repetitively reproduced moving image in which the process of reproducing the first frame image to the last frame image of the moving image 500 is repeated again after the last frame image (frame image 500e) of the moving image 500 is reproduced. is there.

  Further, the frame images 500a, 500b, 500c, 500d, and 500e constituting the moving image 500 are I, B, B, P, and P frames, respectively. The frame images 500a, 500b, 500c, 500d, and 500e constituting the moving image 500 are not limited to the I, B, B, P, and P frames, respectively, and the first frame image and the last frame of the moving image 500 are not limited thereto. If the images are I and P frames, the other frame images may be arbitrary frames among the I, B, and P frames.

  Here, the I frame is a frame that is compressed within one frame without referring to the preceding and following frame images. The B frame is a frame image before and after, for example, when the frame image 500b is a B frame, the frame image 500b is expanded (expanded) with reference to the frame image 500a and the frame image 500c. The P frame is expanded (expanded) with reference to the previous frame image. For example, when the frame image 500d is a P frame, the frame image 500d is expanded (expanded) with reference to the frame image 500a, for example.

  FIG. 5 shows a moving image composed of a plurality of frame images. Note that the moving image shown in FIG. 5 will be described on the assumption that it is compressed in the MPEG format.

  FIG. 5A shows a moving image composed of a plurality of frame images 510a, 510b, 510c, 510d, and 510e. Hereinafter, a moving image composed of a plurality of frame images 510a, 510b, 510c, 510d, and 510e is also collectively referred to as a moving image 510. Of the frame images 510a, 510b, 510c, 510d, and 510e, the frame image 510a is referred to as a first frame image of the moving image 510, and the frame image 510e is referred to as a final frame image of the moving image 510.

  The moving image 510 is reproduced (displayed) from the first frame image (frame image 510a) to the last frame image (frame image 510e) of the moving image 510 in the order of the frame images 510a, 510b, 510c, 510d, and 510e. )

  FIG. 5B shows a moving image 500 including a plurality of frame images 500a, 500b, 500c, 500d, and 500e. The moving image 500 has been described with reference to FIG.

  The moving image 510 is configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image (frame image 500a) of the moving image 500 is displayed from the last frame image (frame image 510e) of the moving image 510. That is, the last frame image (frame image 510e) of the moving image 510 and the first frame image (frame image 500a) of the moving image 500 are similar images.

  Frame images 510a, 510b, 510c, 510d, and 510e constituting the moving image 510 are I, P, B, B, and P frames, respectively. Note that the frame images 510a, 510b, 510c, 510d, and 510e constituting the moving image 510 are not limited to I, P, B, B, and P frames, respectively, and the first frame image and the last frame of the moving image 510 are not limited thereto. If the images are I and P frames, the other frame images may be arbitrary frames among the I, B, and P frames.

  FIG. 6 shows a moving image composed of a plurality of frame images. Note that the moving picture shown in FIG. 6 will be described on the assumption that it is compressed in the MPEG format.

  FIG. 6A shows a moving image composed of a plurality of frame images 600a, 600b, 600c, 600d, and 600e. Hereinafter, a moving image including a plurality of frame images 600a, 600b, 600c, 600d, and 600e is also collectively referred to as a moving image 600. Of the frame images 600a, 600b, 600c, 600d, and 600e, the frame image 600a is referred to as the first frame image of the moving image 600, and the frame image 600e is referred to as the last frame image of the moving image 600.

  The moving image 600 is reproduced (displayed) from the first frame image (frame image 600a) to the last frame image (frame image 600e) of the moving image 600 in the order of frame images 600a, 600b, 600c, 600d, and 600e. )

  The moving image 600 is reproduced from the first frame image (frame image 600a) to the last frame image (frame image 600e) of the moving image 600, and then the moving image after the last frame image (frame image 600e) of the moving image 600. When the first frame image 600 (the frame image 600a) is reproduced, the moving image becomes a continuous moving image. That is, the last frame image (frame image 600e) of the moving image 600 and the first frame image (frame image 600a) of the moving image 600 are similar images. Therefore, the moving image 600 is a repetitively reproduced moving image in which the process of reproducing the first frame image to the last frame image of the moving image 600 is repeated again after the last frame image (frame image 600e) of the moving image 600 is reproduced. is there.

  The frame images 600a, 600b, 600c, 600d, and 600e constituting the moving image 600 are I, P, I, P, and P frames, respectively. The frame images 600a, 600b, 600c, 600d, and 600e constituting the moving image 600 are not limited to the I, P, I, P, and P frames, respectively, and the first frame image and the last frame of the moving image 600 are not limited thereto. If the images are I and P frames, the other frame images may be arbitrary frames among the I, B, and P frames.

  FIG. 6B shows a moving image composed of a plurality of frame images 610a, 610b, 610c, 610d, and 610e. Hereinafter, a moving image including a plurality of frame images 610a, 610b, 610c, 610d, and 610e is also collectively referred to as a moving image 610. Of the frame images 610a, 610b, 610c, 610d, and 610e, the frame image 610a is referred to as the first frame image of the moving image 610, and the frame image 610e is referred to as the final frame image of the moving image 610.

  The moving image 610 is reproduced (displayed) on the special symbol display unit 9 from the first frame image (frame image 610a) to the last frame image (frame image 610e) of the moving image 610 in the order of frame images 610a, 610b, 610c, 610d, and 610e. )

  The moving image 610 is reproduced from the first frame image (frame image 610a) to the final frame image (frame image 610e) of the moving image 610, and then the moving image after the final frame image (frame image 610e) of the moving image 610. When the first frame image 610 (frame image 610a) is reproduced, a continuous moving image is formed. That is, the last frame image (frame image 610e) of the moving image 610 and the first frame image (frame image 610a) of the moving image 610 are similar images. Accordingly, the moving image 610 is a repetitively reproduced moving image in which the process of reproducing the first frame image to the last frame image of the moving image 610 is repeated again after the last frame image (frame image 610e) of the moving image 610 is reproduced. is there.

  In addition, the moving image 610 is configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image (frame image 600a) of the moving image 600 is displayed from the last frame image (frame image 610e) of the moving image 610. That is, the final frame image (frame image 610e) of the moving image 610 and the first frame image (frame image 600a) of the moving image 600 are similar images.

  The moving image 600 is configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image (frame image 610a) of the moving image 610 is displayed from the last frame image (frame image 600e) of the moving image 600. That is, the last frame image (frame image 600e) of the moving image 600 and the first frame image (frame image 610a) of the moving image 610 are similar images.

  Frame images 610a, 610b, 610c, 610d, and 610e constituting the moving image 610 are I, P, B, B, and P frames, respectively. Note that the frame images 610a, 610b, 610c, 610d, and 610e constituting the moving image 610 are not limited to the I, P, B, B, and P frames, respectively, and the first frame image and the last frame of the moving image 610 are included. If the images are I and P frames, the other frame images may be arbitrary frames among the I, B, and P frames.

  Referring to FIG. 3 again, the VDP 320 has a CPU interface 320a for enabling data exchange between the CPU 312 and the VDP 320, and a CG bus for enabling data exchange between the CGROM 330 and the VDP 320. It has an interface 320b, and a VRAM interface 320c for enabling data exchange between the VRAM 340 and the VDP 320.

  The CPU interface 320a and the CG bus interface 320b exchange data with an internal data bus 320m provided in the VDP 320. The VRAM interface 320c exchanges data with an internal data bus 320n provided in the VDP 320.

  The internal data bus 320m exchanges data with the attribute register 430 and the drawing control unit 410 (image generation means).

  The attribute register 430 stores an attribute used when the drawing control unit 410 (image generation unit) generates an image. The attribute register 430 stores an attribute used when the image decompression unit 440 described later decompresses (decompresses) compressed still image data or compressed moving image data.

  The drawing control unit 410 (image generation unit) stores image data for generating an image specified from the display image specifying data included in the variation pattern data included in the variation display control data received from the CPU 312. The image is read from (CGROM 330), and an image corresponding to the attribute corresponding to the data of the image is generated using a frame buffer in the VRAM 340 as a drawing area.

  The drawing control unit 410 (image generation means) includes an attribute analysis unit 411, a geometric conversion processing unit 412, a three-dimensional image processing unit 413, and a translucent luminance modulation unit 414.

  The attribute analysis unit 411 has a function of analyzing attributes input via the internal data bus 320m.

  The geometric transformation processing unit 412 has a function of using the input image data and generating an image subjected to geometric transformation such as enlargement / reduction or rotation.

  When the 3D image processing unit 413 displays the 3D object on the special symbol display unit 9, the 3D image processing unit 413 generates a 3D object according to the instruction data from the CPU 312 that operates based on the control program stored in the ROM 313. 3D image data is generated by performing hidden surface processing, lighting processing, texture mapping processing, and the like.

  The hidden surface processing refers to processing for drawing so that an image arranged on the back surface of the 3D object is displayed on the back surface of the 3D object. The lighting process is a process in which a light source is arranged at an arbitrary position in a virtual three-dimensional space, and a 3D object is shaded so as to make it appear three-dimensional.

  The translucent luminance modulation unit 414 generates a translucent image (hereinafter also referred to as “transparent image”) in which part or all of the image is translucent according to the translucent setting value.

  Internal data bus 320m further exchanges data with data transfer control unit 450 and image decompression unit 440.

  The data transfer control unit 450 has a function of controlling data exchange between the internal data bus 320m and the internal data bus 320n.

  The image decompression unit 440 is a dedicated image processor having a function of decompressing (decompressing) compressed image data at high speed. If the compressed image is a still image compressed by the JPEG encoding method, the image expansion unit 440 expands (decompresses) the image at a high speed using an algorithm of the JPEG encoding method. In addition, the image decompression unit 440 determines that the compressed image has the above-described MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264. If it is a moving image compressed by H.264, Motion JPEG, etc., it is expanded (decompressed) from moving image data compressed by an algorithm corresponding to the compressed encoding method to a plurality of frame images constituting the compressed moving image. ) That is, the image expansion unit 440 operates as a data expansion unit.

  The VDP 320 further includes a palette buffer 420a, a CG data buffer 420b, a display control unit 460, and a DAC (Digital-To-Analog Converter) 462.

  The palette buffer 420a has a function of temporarily storing color data (hereinafter, also referred to as “pallet data”) necessary when the drawing control unit 410 (image generation unit) generates an image.

  The CG data buffer 420b has a function of temporarily storing CG data necessary for the drawing control unit 410 (image generation unit) to generate an image. Further, the CG data buffer 420b has a function of temporarily storing data that is frequently used (for example, identification information image, texture data, etc.) when the drawing control unit 410 (image generation unit) generates an image. Have.

  The display control unit 460 receives image data generated by the drawing control unit 410 (image generation unit) stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 340 and transmits the image data to the DAC 462. At the same time, a synchronization signal for sampling the image signal from the DAC 462 at a predetermined timing is output to the special symbol display unit 9.

  In addition, the display control unit 460 includes, among the plurality of frame images expanded (expanded) from the compressed moving image data configured by the image expansion unit 440 to the plurality of frame image data. The data of the last frame image is received in order from the data of the first frame image, and transmitted to the DAC 462 in the order of the received data. Each time data is transmitted, a synchronization signal for sampling the image signal from the DAC 462 at a predetermined timing is output to the special symbol display unit 9.

  The DAC 462 converts image data, which is a digital signal input from the display control unit 460, into an analog signal. Specifically, analog R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals are generated based on the color data of the image data. Each of the R, G, and B signals is represented by 256 levels of voltage (8 bits).

  Therefore, each of the R, G, and B signals can express the colors of red, green, and blue in 256 gradations, and about 16,770,000 colors (also referred to as “full color”) can be expressed by the R, G, and B signals. Is possible. Each of the R, G, and B signals is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 9 after being converted to 8 bits.

  Therefore, the display control unit 460 and the DAC 462 sequentially receive the data of the plurality of frame images expanded (decompressed) by the image expansion unit 440 from the compressed moving image data composed of the plurality of frame images. Frame image data is sequentially transmitted to the special symbol display unit 9 via the DAC 462, and a reproduction process for sequentially switching (reproducing) the plurality of frame images to the special symbol display unit 9 is executed. Acts as a means.

  Each of the R, G, and B signals is not limited to 8 bits, and may be expressed by 7 bits or less or 9 bits or more.

  In this embodiment, the DAC 462 is provided to convert digital color data into an analog signal. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, if the display controller 460 and the special symbol display unit 9 are connected via a digital interface without providing the DAC 462, a digital signal can be transmitted from the display controller 460 to the special symbol display unit 9 as it is. .

  Next, control until an image (hereinafter, also referred to as a specific display mode image) showing a specific display mode (for example, a double eye such as “444”) is displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 will be described below. .

  2 and 3, the game control microcomputer 210 operates as a start winning detection means 250, a fluctuation display result determination means 251, a fluctuation pattern determination means 252, and a command transmission means 253. Various processes described below in the start winning detection means 250, the fluctuation display result determination means 251, the fluctuation pattern determination means 252, and the command transmission means 253 are executed by the CPU 212.

  The effect control microcomputer 310 operates as command analysis means 361 and effect control means 362. Various processes described below in the command analysis unit 361 and the effect control unit 362 are executed by the CPU 312.

  The start winning detection means 250 performs a start winning detection process for detecting a start winning. In the start winning detection process, it is determined whether or not a hit ball has been detected by the start opening switch 17 described above (that is, a start win has been won). If it is determined by the start winning detection process that the start win has been won and the start memory is not “4”, a big value for determining the big hit is determined to determine the big hit. For example, a random counter for setting a value in the range of “0” to “314” (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit determination random counter) is used to determine the big hit determination random value.

  The big hit determination random counter is within the range of “0” to “314” and is “0” to “1” every predetermined period (eg, 2 msec) during which the game control microcomputer 210 executes the game control program. When the addition is updated one by one and is updated up to the upper limit “314”, the addition is updated again from “0”. The jackpot determination random value is a value set in the jackpot determination random counter at the time of winning the start.

  When the big prize determination random value is determined by the start winning detection process, the variable display result determination means 251 performs the variable display result determination process for determining the display result of the variable display. In the variable display result determination process, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit using the determined big hit determination random value. Specifically, if the jackpot determination random value is the same as one of a plurality of predetermined values (for example, “3”, “12”), it is determined to generate a jackpot. If the random value for determining the big hit is not the same as any of a plurality of predetermined values (for example, “3”, “12”), the big display is determined to be generated by the variable display result determination process. No decision is made.

  Further, in the variable display result determination process, it is determined whether or not to generate a probable variation jackpot using the determined jackpot determination random value. Specifically, if the jackpot determination random value is the same as a predetermined value (for example, “7” or the like), it is determined to generate a probability variation jackpot. If the random value for jackpot determination is not the same as a predetermined value (for example, “7”, etc.), it is not determined that the probability variation jackpot will be generated by the variation display result determination process.

  When the decision to generate a big hit is made by the variation display result decision processing, the big hit flag provided in the RAM 214 is turned on. If it is determined by the variation display result determination processing that the probability variation big hit is generated, the probability variation scheduled flag provided in the RAM 214 is turned on.

  Thereafter, stop symbols (identification information images) derived and displayed in the left variation display region, the middle variation display region, and the right variation display region are determined by the variation display result determination process.

  In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the decision to generate a big hit is made by the variable display result determination process, the big hit flag is turned on, and the probability variation scheduled flag is turned off.

  In this embodiment, since the big hit flag is on and the probability variation schedule flag is off, the identification that is derived and displayed in the left variation display region, the middle variation display region, and the right variation display region by the variation display result determination process. The information image is the same identification information image, and an identification information image displaying an even number (for example, “4”) is determined as a stop symbol.

  When the variation display result determination process ends, the variation pattern determination means 252 causes the variation pattern of each identification information image that is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 (the time from the start of variation display to the end of variation display). , Reach production etc.) is performed. In the variation pattern determination process, a variation pattern determination value for determining the variation pattern is determined. It is assumed that there are 32 types of variation patterns, for example. In the variation pattern determination process, for example, a random counter (hereinafter, also referred to as a variation pattern determination random counter) in which a value in the range of “0” to “31” is set is used. The random counter for determining the variation pattern is “0” to “1” within a range of “0” to “31” every predetermined period (for example, 2 msec) when the game control program is executed by the game control microcomputer 210. When "1" is added and updated up to "31" which is the upper limit, the addition is updated again from "0". The variation pattern determination value is a value set in the variation pattern determination random counter at the time of winning the start.

  For example, when the variation pattern determination value is set to “0” to “3”, the reach state can be established in the variation display of the special symbol display unit 9 if the reach state is determined in advance. It is determined. When the big hit flag or the probability variation scheduled flag is on, it is determined that the reach state is established in the variation display of the special symbol display unit 9 regardless of the value set as the variation pattern determination value. When it is determined by the variation pattern determination process that the reach state is established in the variation display of the special symbol display unit 9, the reach flag provided in the RAM 214 is turned on.

  When the variation pattern determination process is completed, the command transmission unit 253 performs a command transmission process based on the flag set in the RAM 214. In the command transmission process, the CPU 212 reads out the states of the big hit flag, the probability change plan flag, and the reach flag in the RAM 214, information on the state of the various flags read out, and the left variation display area determined by the variation display result determination processing described above. , Information on stop symbols (identification information images) derived and displayed in the middle variation display region and the right variation display region (hereinafter also referred to as stop symbol data), variation pattern determination values determined by variation pattern determination processing, etc. A game control command including game information is transmitted to the I / O port 315 via the I / O port 215.

  When a game control command is transmitted, the command analysis unit 361 performs command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the command received by the CPU 312 via the I / O port 315 is analyzed. When it is determined that there is a specific command in the received game control command, the command analysis process is terminated, and various processes are performed by the effect control means 362. The effect control means 362 (CPU 312) includes a variable display control means (CPU 312), a sound / lamp control means (CPU 312), and a command transmission means (CPU 312). The variation display control means performs display control (also referred to as variation display control processing) for performing control for displaying an image on the special symbol display unit 9 by transmitting variation display control data to the VDP 320.

  The variable display control means includes repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312). The repeated moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes a later-described repeated moving image reproduction process that causes the above-described moving image reproduction means to repeatedly reproduce a plurality of frame images.

  Note that the variable display control means performs three-dimensional image processing for generating a variable display image on which the 3D object as the identification information image is displayed when the identification information image is expressed by a 3D object instead of a sprite.

  The sound / lamp control means performs an effect sound control process and a game effect lamp control process for controlling the speaker 41 and the game effect lamp 25. The command transmission means performs command transmission processing for transmitting variable display control data, sound effect data, and lamp effect data to the VDP 320, the speaker 41, and the game effect lamp 25, respectively, in accordance with a command from the CPU 312.

  In accordance with the game control command analyzed by the command analysis process and the control program stored in the ROM 313, the CPU 312 performs a variable display control process, a repeated moving image reproduction process, an effect sound effect control process, a game effect lamp control process, a command, Perform transmission processing.

  In the variation display control process, when the game control command includes command data for performing variation display of the special symbol display unit 9, the CPU 312 is included in the control program and the game control command stored in the ROM 313. In accordance with the above-described stop symbol data, the designated variation pattern data is read from the ROM 313, and each of the display image specifying data for specifying the identification information image indicating "4" and the identification information images indicating a plurality of "4" Fluctuation display control data including variation pattern data including a plurality of corresponding display position data and attributes respectively corresponding to a plurality of identification information images indicating “4” is transmitted to the VDP 320 by command transmission processing.

  The VDP 320 generates a specific display mode image displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 from the CGROM 330 according to the display image specifying data included in the variation pattern data included in the variation display control data received from the CPU 312. Data of a plurality of identification information images is read out. On the other hand, the attributes included in the variable display control data transmitted from the CPU 312 are temporarily stored in the attribute register 430.

  Thereafter, the attribute analysis unit 411 analyzes the attribute stored in the attribute register 430. Based on the analysis result of the attribute analysis unit 411, the geometric conversion processing unit 412 enlarges / reduces, rotates, etc. each of the plurality of identification information images displayed on the specific display mode image from the read data of the plurality of identification information images. An image subjected to geometric transformation is generated. When the geometric transformation processing unit 412 generates the image, the palette buffer 420a and the CG data buffer 420b are used as necessary.

  If the identification information image is, for example, an image compressed by the JPEG method, before the data is transmitted to the geometric conversion processing unit 412, the image decompression unit 440 (data expansion unit) converts the image data. The data after decompression (development) is transmitted to the geometric transformation processing unit 412.

  Further, data for instructing the attribute to display an image in a translucent state (hereinafter also referred to as translucent display data. The translucent display data includes a translucent setting value indicating the degree of translucency. The translucent luminance modulation unit 414 generates a translucent image in which part or all of the specified image of the identification information image is translucent according to the translucent setting value. The translucent setting value is set between “0” and “100”. When the translucent setting value is “0”, the identification information image is not translucent. When the translucent setting value is “50”, an image in which the identification information image is 50% translucent is generated. When the translucent setting value is “100”, an image obtained by making the identification information image 100% translucent, that is, an identification information image is not generated.

  Then, the drawing control unit 410 (image generation unit) responds to the display position data corresponding to each of the plurality of identification information images further included in the variation pattern data included in the variation display control data, and the rendering order indicated by the attribute. Then, a specific display mode image is generated using the frame buffer in the VRAM 340 as a drawing area, and the data of the specific display mode image is temporarily stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 340.

  Then, the data transfer control unit 450 reads the data of the specific display mode image stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 340 and transmits the data of the specific display mode image to the display control unit 460.

  The display control unit 460 (moving image reproduction means) transmits the received data of the specific display mode image to the DAC 462. The DAC 462 (moving image reproduction means) converts the data of the specific display mode image, which is a digital signal input from the display control unit 460, into analog R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signal analog signals. And transmitted to the special symbol display unit 9.

  With the above control, the specific display mode image is displayed on the special symbol display unit 9.

  When the specific display mode image is displayed on the special symbol display unit 9, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the specific gaming state. Next, the display process during the specific game state executed during the specific game state will be described. The display process during the specific gaming state is a process that is executed during a period during which the variable winning ball device 19 is controlled to the first state, that is, during the round. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the display processing during the specific gaming state is executed for a maximum of 16 rounds, that is, 16 times in one big hit.

  Note that the display process during the specific gaming state is not executed for each round, but may be executed only for any of the 16 rounds (for example, 2, 4, 7 rounds).

  Further, the period during which the display process during the specific gaming state is executed is not limited to one round, and may be a period over a plurality of rounds (for example, a period of 3 to 6 rounds).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the display processing during the specific gaming state.

  2, 3, and 7, in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 100, the aforementioned variable winning ball device control means (CPU 212) sets the variable winning ball device 19 as the first. Control to the state. Then, the CPU 212 transmits control data for causing the above-described repeated moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) to execute the repeated moving image reproduction process. Thereafter, the repeated moving image reproduction process of S110 is executed.

  In S110, the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing. The repeated moving image reproduction process is performed from the first frame image of any one of the moving image 500 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the moving image 600 shown in FIG. This is a process of repeating the process of reproducing up to the final frame image.

  First, the control when the repeated moving image playback means (CPU 312) executes the repeated moving image playback processing of the moving image 500 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

  First, the repetitive moving image reproducing means (CPU 312) receives variable display control data including display moving image specifying data for specifying moving image data that is data of the moving image 500 to be reproduced (displayed) on the special symbol display unit 9. Transmit to VDP 320.

  The VDP 320 displays the moving image 500 to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 from the CGROM 330 (moving image data storage means) based on the moving image data included in the variable display control data received from the repeated moving image reproducing means (CPU 312). Read moving image data. On the other hand, the attributes included in the variable display control data transmitted from the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) are temporarily stored in the attribute register 430.

  Thereafter, the attribute analysis unit 411 analyzes the attribute stored in the attribute register 430.

  Then, based on the analyzed attribute, the data expansion means (image decompression unit 440) generates a plurality of frame images 500a (I frames) and 500b (B frames) from the moving image data of the moving image 500 compressed in the MPEG format. ), 500c (B frame), 500d (P frame), and 500e (P frame), and in the order of frame images 500a, 500d, 500b, 500c, and 500e, the image data is sequentially expanded (expanded) in the frame buffer in the VRAM 340 as a drawing area. )

  The data transfer control unit 450 converts the stored frame image data into a moving image reproduction unit (in the order of the frame images 500a, 500b, 500c, 500d, and 500e every predetermined period (for example, 1/30 second). Display control unit 460).

  The moving image reproduction means (display control unit 460 and DAC 462) executes a reproduction process for sequentially switching (reproducing) the received frame image on the special symbol display unit 9 based on the received frame image data.

  When the moving image reproduction means (the display control unit 460 and the DAC 462) performs a reproduction process for causing the special symbol display unit 9 to reproduce from the first frame image (frame image 500a) to the last frame image (frame image 500e) of the moving image 500, The repeated moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) causes the VDP 320 to execute the moving image reproduction means (the display control unit 460 and the DAC 462 repeatedly perform the reproduction process). The variable display control data including the display moving image specifying data for specifying the moving image data that is the above-mentioned data is transmitted for the number of times (for example, five times) the reproduction process is repeatedly executed.

  The moving image reproduction means (display control unit 460 and DAC 462) in the VDP 320 executes repeated moving image reproduction processing in which the above-described reproduction processing is repeated, for example, five times based on the received variable display control data.

  As described above, the repetitive moving image reproduction process of repeatedly reproducing the moving image 500 configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image is reproduced next to the last frame image of the moving image is executed. Thus, it is possible to reproduce a moving image that does not feel uncomfortable with a small amount of data.

  In addition, by using a moving image, it is not necessary to perform various processes such as generating an image in which sprites are arranged or an image representing a 3D object for each frame, so that the control burden can be reduced.

  Next, the control when the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes the repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 500 after the special symbol display unit 9 reproduces the moving image 510 shown in FIG. .

  First, the repetitive moving image reproducing means (CPU 312) receives variable display control data including display moving image specifying data for specifying moving image data that is data of the moving image 510 to be reproduced (displayed) on the special symbol display unit 9. Transmit to VDP 320.

  The VDP 320 displays the moving picture 510 to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 from the CGROM 330 (moving picture data storage means) based on the moving picture data included in the variable display control data received from the repeated moving picture reproducing means (CPU 312). Read moving image data. On the other hand, the attributes included in the variable display control data transmitted from the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) are temporarily stored in the attribute register 430.

  Thereafter, the attribute analysis unit 411 analyzes the attribute stored in the attribute register 430.

  Then, based on the analyzed attribute, the data expansion means (image decompression unit 440) generates a plurality of frame images 510a (I frames) and 510b (B frames) from the moving image data of the moving image 510 compressed in the MPEG format. ), 510c (B frame), 510d (P frame), and 510e (P frame), and in the order of the frame images 510a, 510d, 510b, 510c, and 510e, are sequentially expanded (expanded) in the frame buffer in the VRAM 340 as a drawing area. )

  The data transfer control unit 450 converts the data of the stored frame images in the order of the frame images 510a, 510b, 510c, 510d, and 510e every time a predetermined period (for example, 1/30 second). Display control unit 460).

  The moving image reproduction means (display control unit 460 and DAC 462) executes a reproduction process for sequentially switching (reproducing) the received frame image on the special symbol display unit 9 based on the received frame image data.

  When the moving image reproduction means (the display control unit 460 and the DAC 462) performs a reproduction process for causing the special symbol display unit 9 to reproduce the first frame image (frame image 510a) to the last frame image (frame image 510e) of the moving image 510, The repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) transmits to the VDP 320 variable display control data for causing the moving image regenerating means (display control unit 460 and DAC 462) in the VDP 320 to execute repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 500. Since the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 500 is the same as the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 500 of FIG. 4, detailed description will not be repeated.

  As described above, after reproducing the non-repeated moving image 510 configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image of the moving image 500 is reproduced next to the last frame image of the moving image 510, By executing the repeated moving image reproduction process of repeatedly reproducing the moving image 500 configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image is reproduced next to the last frame image of the moving image, the data amount can be reduced. Thus, it is possible to reproduce a variety of moving images that do not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, by using a moving image, it is not necessary to perform various processes such as generating an image in which sprites are arranged or an image representing a 3D object for each frame, so that the control burden can be reduced.

  Next, the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 600 and changes the moving image to be reproduced by the special symbol display unit 9 (hereinafter referred to as “moving image changing condition”). Is established, the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) ends the repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 600, and the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes the repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 610. The control of will be described.

  First, the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) receives variable display control data including display moving image specifying data for specifying moving image data as data of the moving image 600 to be reproduced (displayed) on the special symbol display unit 9. Transmit to VDP 320.

  The VDP 320 displays a moving image 600 to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 from the CGROM 330 (moving image data storage means) based on moving image data included in the variable display control data received from the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312). Read moving image data. On the other hand, the attributes included in the variable display control data transmitted from the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) are temporarily stored in the attribute register 430.

  Thereafter, the attribute analysis unit 411 analyzes the attribute stored in the attribute register 430.

  Then, based on the analyzed attribute, the data expansion means (image decompression unit 440) generates a plurality of frame images 600a (I frames) and 600b (P frames) from the moving image data of the moving image 600 compressed in the MPEG format. ), 600c (I frame), 600d (P frame), and 600e (P frame), and in the order of frame images 600a, 600b, 600c, 600d, and 600e, the image data is sequentially expanded (expanded) in the frame buffer in the VRAM 340 as a drawing area. )

  The data transfer control unit 450 converts the stored frame image data into moving image reproduction means (in the order of the frame images 600a, 600b, 600c, 600d, and 600e every predetermined period (for example, 1/30 second). Display control unit 460).

  The moving image reproduction means (display control unit 460 and DAC 462) executes a reproduction process for sequentially switching (reproducing) the received frame image on the special symbol display unit 9 based on the received frame image data.

  When the moving image reproduction means (the display control unit 460 and the DAC 462) performs a reproduction process for causing the special symbol display unit 9 to reproduce from the first frame image (frame image 600a) to the last frame image (frame image 600e) of the moving image 600, The repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes moving image reproduction means (display control unit 460 and DAC 462) in the VDP 320 again to execute the repetitive moving image reproduction process so that the moving image changing condition is satisfied. Until it is established, variable display control data including display moving image specifying data for specifying moving image data that is data of the moving image 600 is transmitted to the VDP 320. The repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 600 is performed as shown in FIG. Since it is the same as 500 repetitive moving image reproduction processing, detailed description will not be repeated.

  Here, the moving image changing condition in the present embodiment is a condition that the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) has executed a repetitive moving image reproduction process of the moving image 600 a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). .

  Further, as another example of the moving image changing condition, a hit ball wins a big winning opening during a period in which the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is in the first state, and the hit ball is detected by the V count switch 22. It may be a condition that

  As another example of the moving image changing condition, a hit ball wins a big winning opening during the period when the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is in the first state, and the hit ball is 10 times by the V count switch 22. It may be a condition that a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) is detected.

  Another example of the moving image changing condition may be a condition that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed.

  As another example of the moving image changing condition, when the period during which the display process during the specific gaming state is executed is a period extending over a plurality of rounds (for example, a period of 2 to 6 rounds), the repeated moving image reproducing means (CPU 312). ) May be a condition that the round is switched when the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 600 is executed in one round.

  As another example of the moving image changing condition, when the period during which the display process during the specific gaming state is executed is a period extending over a plurality of rounds (for example, a period of 2 to 6 rounds), the repeated moving image reproducing means (CPU 312). ) May be a condition that the repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 600 is performed for a period (for example, 2 to 4 rounds) over a plurality of predetermined rounds among the plurality of rounds.

  When the moving image changing condition is satisfied, the repeated moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) ends the repeated moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 600. Then, the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 610. Since the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 610 is the same as the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 600 described above, detailed description will not be repeated.

  As described above, the repetitive moving image reproduction process for repetitively reproducing the moving image 600 configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image is reproduced next to the last frame image of the moving image, When the moving image changing condition is satisfied, the moving image 600 is configured such that the repeated moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 600 is terminated and a continuous moving image is obtained when the first frame image is reproduced after the last frame image of the moving image. Repetitive moving image reproduction for repetitively reproducing a moving image 610 that is an image 610 and is a continuous moving image when the first frame image of the moving image 610 is displayed from the last frame image of the moving image 600 By executing the processing, it is possible to reproduce a more colorful and interesting moving image with a small amount of data and without an uncomfortable appearance.

  In addition, by using a moving image, it is not necessary to perform various processes such as generating an image in which sprites are arranged or an image representing a 3D object for each frame, so that the control burden can be reduced.

  Next, the repeated moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes the repeated moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 610, and when the moving image changing condition to be reproduced by the special symbol display unit 9 is satisfied, the repeated moving image reproduction means (CPU 312). The control when the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 610 is finished and the repeated moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 600 will be described.

  The repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 610 until the above-described moving image change condition is satisfied. Since the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 610 is the same as the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 600 described above, detailed description will not be repeated.

  When the moving image changing condition is satisfied, the repeated moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) ends the repeated moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 610. Then, the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing of the moving image 600. Since the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 610 is the same as the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 600 described above, detailed description will not be repeated.

  As described above, the repetitive moving image reproduction process for repeatedly reproducing the moving image 610 configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image is reproduced next to the last frame image of the moving image is executed, When the moving image changing condition is satisfied, the moving image is configured to be a continuous moving image when the repeated moving image reproduction process of the moving image 610 is terminated and the first frame image is reproduced next to the last frame image of the moving image. Repetitive moving image reproduction that is an image 600 and that reproduces the moving image 600 configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image of the moving image 600 is displayed from the last frame image of the moving image 610 By executing the processing, it is possible to reproduce a more colorful and interesting moving image with a small amount of data and without an uncomfortable appearance.

  In addition, by using a moving image, it is not necessary to perform various processes such as generating an image in which sprites are arranged or an image representing a 3D object for each frame, so that the control burden can be reduced.

  In S110, the repetitive moving image reproduction process described above is executed until the above-described variable winning ball apparatus control means (CPU 212) controls the variable winning ball apparatus 19 to the second state (S120). When the variable winning ball apparatus control means (CPU 212) controls the variable winning ball apparatus 19 to the second state, the display process during the specific gaming state is terminated and the process returns.

  As described above, during the period when the variable winning ball device 19 is controlled to the first state, that is, during the round, the above-described repeated moving image reproduction process is executed, and there is no sense of incongruity in appearance. By playing the video, it is possible to improve the interest without getting the player bored.

  Next, control for executing the above-described repeated moving image reproduction process while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a standby state will be described. Here, the standby state is a state in which the specific game state control means (CPU 212) is not controlled to the specific game state, and the display result of the identification information is displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 by the variable display control means (CPU 312). It means a state after a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without the next variation display of the identification information being performed by the variation display control means (CPU 312) after being derived and displayed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters the standby state, the repetitive moving image playback means (CPU 312) stores the standby state moving image (hereinafter also referred to as the standby moving image) to be played back (displayed) on the special symbol display unit 9. The variable display control data including the display moving image specifying data for specifying the standby moving image data is transmitted to the VDP 320.

  The VDP 320 is a standby motion to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 from the CGROM 330 (moving image data storage means) based on the display moving image specifying data included in the variable display control data received from the repeated moving image reproducing means (CPU 312). Read image data.

  Then, the data expansion means (image expansion unit 440) expands (expands) the standby moving image data compressed in the MPEG format into a plurality of frame images in the frame buffer in the VRAM 340.

  The data transfer control unit 450 converts the frame image data stored in the VRAM 340 into a moving image in a predetermined order for a plurality of frame images constituting the standby moving image every predetermined period (for example, 1/30 second). It is transmitted to the reproduction means (display control unit 460).

  The moving image reproduction means (display control unit 460 and DAC 462) executes a reproduction process for sequentially switching (reproducing) the received frame image on the special symbol display unit 9 based on the received frame image data. By the above processing, the moving image for the standby state is displayed on the special symbol display unit 9.

  Then, the repetitive moving image reproduction means (CPU 312) executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing that causes the moving image reproduction means (display control unit 460) to repeat the above-described reproduction processing.

  Then, when the hitting ball wins a start, a predetermined variation condition is satisfied, and the next variation display is performed by the variation display control unit (CPU 312), the repeated moving image reproduction unit (CPU 312) performs the repeated operation. The moving image playback process ends.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the above-described repeated moving image reproduction process while in a standby state, and reproduces a more diverse and interesting moving image that does not feel strange, so that the player is bored. It is possible to improve interest without making it happen.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and feature points of the present embodiment will be listed.

  (1) The control method in the above-described embodiment is arbitrary, and can be executed by a program.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 300 that performs effect control is exemplified by the effect control microcomputer 310, the CGROM 330, the VRAM 340, the VDP 320, etc., but the physical configuration is arbitrary. It is.

  For example, the production control microcomputer 310 may use a microprocessor in which the CGROM 330 and the VRAM 340 are incorporated into a single chip.

  Furthermore, when the VDP 320 has a sufficient processing capability, the VDP 320 bears the processing of the presentation control microcomputer 310 described in the above embodiment, and the presentation control microcomputer 310 is not provided. It is also possible.

  On the contrary, when the performance control microcomputer 310 is highly functionalized, all processing may be performed by the effect control microcomputer 310 without arranging the VDP 320.

  (3) The apparatus configuration, block configuration, variation pattern, and flowchart configuration in the above-described embodiment can be arbitrarily changed and modified.

  (4) 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 a form distributed and provided on a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form distributed by keeping it.

  Further, the program 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 by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the downloaded program and data via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (5) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine which is an example of the gaming machine in the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control circuit in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit for displaying an image on a special symbol display part, and its internal structure in detail. A moving image composed of a plurality of frame images is shown. A moving image composed of a plurality of frame images is shown. A moving image composed of a plurality of frame images is shown. It is a flowchart which shows a specific game state display process.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8 Fluctuation display device, 9 Special symbol display part, 10 Normal symbol display part, 11 Passage port, 12 Gate switch, 14 Start winning opening, 15 Pass memory display, 17 Start port switch, 18 Start memory display , 19 variable winning ball apparatus, 25 game effect lamp, 41 speaker, 210 game control microcomputer, 212, 312 CPU, 213, 313 ROM, 214, 314 RAM, 310 effect control microcomputer, 320 VDP, 330 CGROM 340 VRAM.

Claims (6)

A gaming machine comprising an image display device for displaying a moving image composed of a plurality of frame images,
A moving image that stores the first moving image data of the first moving image configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image is displayed after the first frame image to the last frame image of the moving image are displayed. Image data storage means;
Data expansion means for expanding the first moving image data stored in the moving image data storage means into a plurality of frame images constituting the first moving image;
Of the plurality of frame images constituting the first moving image developed by the data developing means, a reproduction process of sequentially switching from the first frame image to the last frame image of the first moving image and reproducing it on the image display device Moving image playback means to be executed;
A game machine comprising: repeated moving image reproduction means for executing repeated moving image reproduction processing for repeatedly performing reproduction processing of the first moving image by the moving image reproduction means. The moving image data storage means is a moving image that is different from the first moving image, and is a continuous moving image when the first frame image of the first moving image is displayed from the last frame image of the different moving image. Further storing the second moving image data of the second moving image configured to be,
The data expansion means expands the second moving image data stored in the moving image data storage means into a plurality of frame images constituting the second moving image,
The moving image reproduction means sequentially switches from the first frame image to the last frame image of the second moving image among the plurality of frame images constituting the second moving image expanded by the data expansion means to display the image After executing playback processing to be played back on the apparatus, sequentially switching from the first frame image to the last frame image of the first moving image among the plurality of frame images constituting the first moving image expanded by the data expansion means And executing a playback process for playback on the image display device,
The repetitive moving image reproduction means executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing for repeatedly performing the first moving image reproduction processing performed after execution of the second moving image reproduction processing by the moving image reproduction means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The moving image data storage means is a moving image different from the first moving image, and is displayed when the first frame image is displayed after displaying from the first frame image to the last frame image of the different moving image. A third moving image of a third moving image configured to be a moving image and configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image of the first moving image is displayed from the final frame image Store more data,
The data expansion means expands the third moving image data stored in the moving image data storage means into a plurality of frame images constituting the third moving image,
The moving image reproducing means sequentially switches from the first frame image to the last frame image of the third moving image among the plurality of frame images constituting the third moving image expanded by the data expanding means to display the image Execute playback processing to playback on the device,
The repetitive moving image reproduction means executes repetitive moving image reproduction processing for repeatedly performing the reproduction processing of the third moving image by the moving image reproduction means, and a condition for changing the moving image to be reproduced by the image display device is satisfied. Ending the repeated moving image reproduction process for repeatedly performing the reproduction process of the third moving image, and executing the repeated moving image reproduction process for repeatedly performing the reproduction process of the first moving image by the moving image reproducing means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The third moving image is configured to be a continuous moving image when the first frame image of the third moving image is displayed from the last frame image of the first moving image,
The repetitive moving image reproducing means is a moving image changing condition to be reproduced by the image display device when a repetitive moving image reproducing process for repeatedly performing the reproduction processing of the first moving image by the moving image reproducing means is executed. If is established, the repeated moving image reproduction process for repeatedly performing the first moving image reproduction process is terminated, and the repeated moving image reproduction process for repeatedly performing the third moving image reproduction process by the moving image reproducing means is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein: Fluctuation display control means for deriving and displaying a display result after fluctuating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them,
A variable winning ball apparatus that changes between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player;
When the display result of a plurality of types of identification information variably displayed by the variability display control means is a specific display mode determined in advance, the variable winning ball apparatus is repeated in the first state and the second state. And further comprising a variable winning ball control device for controlling,
The repetitive moving image reproduction means executes the repetitive moving image reproduction process when the variable winning ball apparatus control means controls the variable winning ball apparatus to the first state, and the variable winning ball apparatus The repetitive moving image reproduction process being executed is terminated when the control means controls the variable winning ball apparatus from the first state to the second state. Item 5. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 4 to 4. Fluctuation display control means for deriving and displaying a display result after fluctuating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them,
Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when a display result of a plurality of types of identification information displayed on the image display device is a predetermined specific display mode;
The repetitive moving image reproduction means is in a state in which the specific game state control means is not controlled to a specific game state, and the variable display control means after the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed by the variable display control means The repetitive moving image reproduction process is executed when a predetermined period has elapsed without the next variable display of the identification information being performed, and the repetitive moving image reproduction being performed when the next variable display is performed. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the processing is terminated.

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