JP2006334178A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve player's expectations of a game result by 3D images and to make it easy for a player to understand the game result. <P>SOLUTION: When a player operates an operation button, a microcomputer for performance control controls display so that an identification information image 9b hits a performance image 9e (refer to Fig. 18(f2)). Also, the display is controlled so as to change the moving amount of the performance image 9e having identification information in accordance with the difference of a position on the ring of the identification information image 9b according to the difference of the pressing timing of a pressing switch 515. In the case that losing is decided, the display is controlled so that the performance image 9e pushes out the identification information image 9b (refer to Fig. 18(i1)) and the losing is reported (refer to Fig. 13(j1)). In the case that a winning is decided, the display is controlled so that the identification information image 9b pushes out the performance image 9e (refer to Fig. 18(h2)) and the winning is reported (refer to Fig. 13(j2)). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined variable display execution condition and derives and displays a display result. The variable display device includes a specific display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when is displayed.

  When a variable display device is provided as an image display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”), and the display result of variable display of identification information such as symbols in the variable display device is a specific display result In addition, there is a game machine such as a pachinko game machine configured to be controllable to a specific game state advantageous to the player. In such a game machine, an operation unit is provided. For example, when a reach is reached, an effect image displayed on the image display device is changed in accordance with an operation of the operation unit by a player. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific gaming state is, for example, a state of a special variable winning device provided in a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine, which is advantageous for a player who is easy to win a ball (big hit gaming state), and for a player This is a state in which a predetermined game value such as a state in which a right to be advantageous is generated or a state in which conditions for paying out premium game media are likely to be satisfied is given.

  Reach is a variable display of identification information that is not yet stopped when the identification information (stop identification information) that is stopped and displayed among a plurality of pieces of identification information forms part of the specific display result. (Variable display) is being performed, or all or a part of the identification information is in a state of being variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the specific display result.

  Further, there is a game machine configured to display the identification information as a three-dimensional (3D) image using a polygon (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  Further, as a game machine, there is a game machine that advances a game by controlling an effect image displayed on an image display device to move within a screen according to an operation of an operation means by a player (for example, Patent Document 3). reference.)

JP-A-10-192501 (paragraphs 0035-0037, FIG. 9) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-317114 (paragraphs 0004-0005, FIG. 9) JP 2001-46743 A (paragraph 0004, FIG. 4)

  However, in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, the effect image that moves according to the operation of the operation means by the player is different from the stop identification information that is the original game result. In other words, although the invention described in Patent Document 1 can improve the player's sense of expectation for the game result by the effect image that moves according to the operation by the player, the game result is given to the player. There is a problem that it is difficult to understand. This is the same even when a 3D image as described in Patent Document 2 is applied as identification information in the game machine described in Patent Document 1.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to improve a player's expectation for a game result by using a 3D image and make the game result easy to understand.

  The game machine according to the present invention variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) based on the establishment of predetermined variable display execution conditions (for example, winning a game ball in the start winning opening 14). The image display device (for example, the variable display device 9 or the display device 501) that starts and displays the display result is displayed, and the specific display result (for example, left and right in the state in which the left and right middles are aligned is displayed on the image display device. A game machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the symbol is derived and displayed, and an operation means that outputs an operation signal in accordance with the player's operation (for example, , The operation device 514 and the push switch 515), and whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the image display device should be the specific display result before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed Predetermining means to be determined (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the processes of steps S56 and S57), and an identification information image for displaying identification information (for example, an identification information image 9b and an effect image having identification information) 9e) identification information image creation means for creating polygons (for example, coordinate conversion unit 534 and raster conversion unit 535 in VDP 109) and display control means for performing display control of the display screen of the image display device (for example, effect control micro) The display control means includes an effect display image using the identification information image (for example, a reach effect period or a second re-lottery effect period) (for example, a reach effect period or a second re-lottery effect period). A display screen including the identification information image 9b shown in FIG. Effect display image control means to be displayed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 (particularly, the part that executes the processing of step S661 and the like) and the VDP 109 that performs display control in accordance with the command from the effect control microcomputer 100) The display image control means changes the display mode of the identification information image in the effect display image in response to the output of the operation signal from the operation means during the effect period, and identifies according to the difference in the output timing of the operation signal. The display mode of the information image is changed to a different mode (for example, in response to the collision between the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e having the identification information in FIG. 18 (g), the collision between the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e. Effect display image changing means (for example, changing the moving distance, moving direction, shape / pattern, etc.) The production control microcomputer 100 (particularly the part that executes the processing of step S661) and the VDP 109) and the display result of the variable display determined by the predetermining means in response to the change of the identification information image by the production display image changing means A mode of change of the identification information image in the remaining time is determined by a calculation based on the remaining time from when the identification information image is changed until the presentation period elapses (processing in step S660), and in a mode according to the determination result Identification information display control means for displaying the identification information image on the image display device (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 (particularly the part for executing the processing of step S662) and the VDP 109). Deriving an identification information image according to the determination result of the predetermination means to the image display device when the period has elapsed Shimesuru display result deriving means (e.g., partial and VDP109 executing the stop processing of the decorative pattern in the last step S805 and step S809 in the performance control microcomputer 100) characterized in that it comprises a.

  When the operation signal is not output from the operation means within a predetermined effective period (for example, the operation effective period) in the effect period, the effect display image changing unit is set to a predetermined timing (for example, FIG. 31A). (At the end of the operation valid period shown in FIG. 5), it may be configured to change to a predetermined effect display image (for example, the process of step S675).

  The effect display image changing means may be configured to select a change timing of the effect display image from a plurality of types of timing (for example, the process of step S674).

  Transition to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state) in which the display result of the identification information is likely to be a specific display result compared to a normal game state (for example, a state that is not a probable change state) on condition that a predetermined transition condition is established A game control microcomputer that controls the progress of the game, and an effect control microcomputer that controls the display state of the image display device based on the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. The game control microcomputer includes a predetermination unit and a variable display time determination unit (for example, a game control microcomputer) that determines a variable display time from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. The step of performing the process of step S302 in 560), and the predetermining means It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (for example, the process of step S61) and whether or not to notify that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, the process of step S67). When starting variable display of identification information on the display device, a result specifying command (for example, display result command: see FIGS. 32 and 34) for specifying the determination result of the predetermining unit, and a variable display time determining unit are provided. A variable display pattern command (for example, a variation pattern command: see FIG. 32 and FIG. 34) capable of specifying the determined variable display time is transmitted as an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer, and the specific game state is ended. , Special game state end command (for example, jackpot end command: see FIG. 32 and FIG. 34) Including a command transmission means (for example, a part of step S27 in the game control microcomputer 560) that transmits to the effect control microcomputer as a control command. The effect control microcomputer includes an identification information image creation means; Display control means, command receiving means for receiving an effect control command (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes step S704), a result specifying command and a variable display pattern command received by the command receiving means, Informing effect execution determining means for determining whether or not to notify that a predetermined transition condition has been established based on either or both of the above (for example, the portion of step S691 in the effect controlling microcomputer 100). And announcement production If the execution deciding means decides to execute the notice effect, the notice effect start means for starting the notice effect when the command receiving means receives the specific gaming state end command (for example, step S692 in the effect control microcomputer 100). -The part which performs the process of S694) may be comprised.

  The command transmission means uses the display result of the variable display of the identification information as the specific display result as the result specifying command, and establishes a predetermined transition condition and performs a notification effect (for example, a transition condition establishment / notification command (for example, No. 3 command shown in FIG. 32), a transition condition establishment / non-notification command indicating that the display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result, and that a predetermined transition condition is established and a notification effect is not performed. (For example, the command No. 4 shown in FIG. 32), a transition condition non-established command (for example, shown in FIG. 32) indicating that the display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result but a predetermined transition condition is not satisfied. No. 2 command), or a non-specific gaming state command (for example, indicating that the display result of variable display of identification information is not a specific display result) No. 1 command shown in No. 32) is transmitted, and the notification effect execution determining means is configured to determine to execute the notification effect when the command receiving means receives the transition condition establishment / notification command. Also good.

  During the variable display of the identification information, variable display effect means for performing a predetermined effect (for example, a notice effect or a revival effect) by the identification information image (a part for executing the processing in step S804 reach effect in the effect control microcomputer 100, In particular, the identification information image creation means can create an identification information image by pasting a movie image on the polygon, and the variable display effect means can be a polygon created by the identification information image creation means. It may be configured to perform a predetermined effect by using an identification information image in which a movie image is pasted.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the operation signal is output from the operation means within the effect period, the game machine changes the display mode of the identification information image in the effect display image, and the operation signal output timing is changed. The display mode of the identification information image is changed to a different mode according to the difference, and the display result of the variable display and the identification information image determined by the predetermining unit are changed corresponding to the change of the identification information image by the effect display image changing unit. The mode of change of the identification information image in the remaining time is determined by calculation based on the remaining time until the presentation period elapses from the time when the identification period is displayed, and the identification information image is displayed on the image display device in a mode according to the determination result Therefore, the player can be presented as if the player's operation had an effect on the outcome of the game, and the identification information image can be changed. The display result of the variable display determined by the pre-determining means according to the manner of the game, that is, the result of the game can be grasped, and the game result can be easily understood by the player by the display in which the identification information image itself changes. There is. In addition, since the display mode of the identification information image is changed to a different mode according to the difference in the output timing of the operation signal, for example, an effect that causes the identification information image to collide with another image is performed, It becomes possible to change the movement of the identification information image, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game by giving variations to the mode of change of the identification information image.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when an operation signal is not output from the operation means within a predetermined effective period in the effect period, the image is changed to a predetermined effect display image at a predetermined timing. In the game machine that produces an effect as if the player's operation had an influence on the game result, the game result suddenly appears when the player does not perform the operation. Can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable.

  In the invention according to claim 3, since the change timing of the effect display image is selected from a plurality of types of timing, the effect start timing when the player does not perform the operation is always constant and monotonous. Absent.

  In the invention according to claim 4, since the notification effect execution determining means determines whether or not to notify the fact that the predetermined transition condition is established based on either or both of the result specifying command and the variable display pattern command. In the configuration including the game control microcomputer for transmitting the effect control command and the effect control microcomputer for receiving the effect control command, the notification effect can be realized without increasing the effect control command.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the command receiving means receives the transition condition establishment / notification command, the notification effect execution determining means determines to execute the notification effect. Therefore, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is specified. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the notification effect based on the effect control command indicating whether or not to obtain the display result, and to realize the notification effect without increasing the effect control command.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, since the variable display effect means performs a predetermined effect by the identification information image obtained by pasting the movie image on the polygon created by the identification information image creation means, the variation of the effect is further increased. Can do.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a game machine according to the present invention. A game machine 500 shown in FIG. 1 includes a display device 501 and an operation console 502. The operation portion (upper surface) of the operation console 502 is provided with a medal insertion port 503 for inserting medals, and the lower portion of the operation console 502 is provided with a discharge port 504 through which medals are paid out.

  In addition, the operation portion of the operation table 502 includes a payout switch 511 operated by the player, a bet (betting) switch 512, a start switch 513, an operating device (trackball) 514 that can be rotated in any direction, and a push switch 515. Is provided.

  The player inserts one or more medals into the medal insertion slot 503 and presses the bet switch 512 to set the betting rate. The number of prizes (in this example, medals) based on the game result increases according to the betting rate, and the number of medals required for one game increases. For example, each time the bet switch 512 is pressed, the betting rate increases. The prizes acquired by the player are stored inside the game machine 500, but when the player presses the payout switch 511, the stored medals are paid out to the discharge port 504.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a main part of the circuit configuration of the game machine 500. In the configuration illustrated in FIG. 2, a game control board (main board) 31 on which a game control microcomputer 560 is mounted, an effect control microcomputer 100 that controls screen display of the display device 501, and a video display processor (VDP). ) 109 is mounted. The VDP 109 is sometimes called a GCL (graphic controller LSI). A game control microcomputer 560 controls the progress of the game in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown). In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 receives an operation signal or a detection signal from a payout switch 511, a bet switch 512, a start switch 513, and a medal insertion sensor 516 that detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 503. Input via a port (not shown). When the operation signal or the detection signal is input, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the progress of the game in accordance with the operation signal or the detection signal. Operation signals from the operation device 514 and the push switch 515 are input to the effect control microcomputer 100 via an input port (not shown). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 switches the contents of the display screen of the display device 501 in accordance with the command and the operation signal transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560.

  In addition, when a detection signal indicating that the switch has been pressed is input from the payout switch 511, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the payout motor 289 to be stored in the medal storage unit 520 that stores medals. The medals are paid out to the discharge port 504.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The production control microcomputer 100 controls the display device 501 in accordance with the production control command. That is, screen data is created in cooperation with the VDP 109, and the screen data is output from the VDP 109 to the display device 501.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 are mounted on separate boards, but may be mounted on the same board. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 may be realized by a single microcomputer. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 560 may be divided into a microcomputer that controls the progress of the game and a microcomputer that controls the payout of medals.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a circuit in the effect control board 80. The effect control board 80 stores information used by the VDP 109 in addition to the effect control microcomputer 100 and the VDP 109 that execute display control in accordance with an effect control program stored in a ROM (not shown). 542 and a video RAM (VRAM) 541 to which image data is written are mounted. The production control microcomputer 100 analyzes the production control command. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 gives a command to the VDP 109 based on the production control command. The memory 542 includes a texture memory 542a that stores a texture such as a pattern image pasted on the 3D polygon. The texture may be video data.

  The VDP 109 temporarily stores information related to the 3D image from the sprite control unit 531 that controls drawing of a pattern or the like by a two-dimensional image, and the rendering control microcomputer 100, specifically, coordinate data of each polygon constituting the 3D image. Command FIFO 532, a memory control unit 533 for performing image composition and drawing in the VRAM 541, a coordinate conversion unit 534 for converting coordinate data in the command FIFO 532 into screen coordinates, and a line segment based on each coordinate value created by the coordinate conversion unit 534 A raster conversion unit 535 that performs raster conversion, a pixel FIFO 536 that temporarily stores image data obtained by raster conversion, a drawing unit 537 that outputs image data in the pixel FIFO 536, and image data in the VRAM 541 are converted into color data. Referred to when Ra pallet 538, and the color image data having a D-A converter 539 to an analog signal.

  The coordinate conversion unit 534 inputs shape data, which is a set of x, y, and z coordinates of vertices of each polygon (polygon, for example, triangle) constituting the 3D image, from the effect control microcomputer 100 via the command FIFO 532. Then, coordinate transformation is performed to unify the coordinates of each image element. Then, set the light from the specified direction to shade each polygon, set the viewpoint and screen (screen), project the coordinates of each polygon to the screen, and convert it to the coordinates on the screen Perform conversion. The raster conversion unit 535 performs raster conversion for creating a line segment from each coordinate obtained by perspective conversion.

  The memory control unit 533 receives image data from the sprite conversion unit 531, image data based on 3D image data from the drawing unit 537, and data from the memory 542. The memory control unit 533 is provided with a Z buffer. Then, the memory control unit 533 performs image composition processing using the Z buffer. In the composition process, the z coordinate value of each pixel constituting the screen is calculated. If the z coordinate value of each pixel is smaller than the z coordinate value already set in the Z buffer, the z coordinate value and the pixel value of the VRAM 541 are updated. By performing the above processing for all the pixels, the one having the smallest z coordinate value (the one closest to each other) in each pixel is set in the VRAM 541. Note that the initial value of each pixel in the Z buffer is a z coordinate value (maximum value) corresponding to a background image (an image of a ground other than a pattern or character on the display screen). Therefore, the background image is treated as a set of pixels having the maximum z coordinate value.

  In addition, the memory control unit 533 converts each coordinate in a texture image (a pattern and the pattern includes identification information) created separately and stored in the texture memory 542a of the memory 542 into a coordinate system of each polygon. Perform the texture processing to be associated. As a result of the texture processing, a pattern or the like is pasted on the surface of the image. The texture image may be video data (moving image data, movie data). Then, the image data in the VRAM 541 is appropriately read out and is DA-converted by the DA converter 539, and then output to the display device 501 such as a CRT or LCD. Here, when each pixel value set in the VRAM 541 is expressed in a palette format, color image data is obtained by referring to the color data set in the color palette 538.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a 3D image creation method by the VDP 109. The shape data representing the 3D image created by the effect control microcomputer 100 is temporarily stored in the command FIFO 532 in the VDP 109 (step S501). The shape data is a set of x, y, z coordinates of the vertices of each polygon (polygon, for example, a triangle) constituting the 3D image. When each part is expressed in a different coordinate system when creating the shape data, the coordinate conversion unit 534 performs coordinate conversion to unify the coordinates of each part (step S502). Further, the coordinate conversion unit 534 shades each polygon by setting light from a predetermined direction (step S503). Then, the viewpoint and the screen (screen) are set, and the perspective transformation for projecting the coordinates of each polygon onto the screen and converting it to the coordinates on the screen is performed (step S504).

  The raster conversion unit 535 performs raster conversion for creating a line segment from each coordinate obtained by perspective conversion (step S505), and further performs hidden surface deletion processing for deleting a portion behind a certain portion (step S506). ). Image data from the raster conversion unit 535 is output to the memory control unit 533 via the pixel FIFO 536 and the drawing unit 537. The memory control unit 533 performs texture processing for converting each coordinate in a separately created texture image (pattern) into a coordinate system of each polygon and associating them (step S507). As a result of the texture processing, a pattern or the like is pasted on the surface of the image. The 3D image obtained as described above is stored in the VRAM 541 as two-dimensional image data that can be displayed on the display device 501 (step S508). Thereafter, the memory control unit 533 reads out necessary image data from the VRAM 541 and outputs it to the display device 501 side.

  Next, a game example by the game machine 500 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagrams of FIGS. In the example shown in FIG. 5A, for example, when the game is started, a display in which numbers as identification information displayed on the left and right in the display screen 90 of the display device 501 change with the passage of time (that is, When the predetermined time elapses, the number determined by the game control microcomputer 560 by lottery is displayed in a stop display (in conjunction with the VDP 109 by the effect control microcomputer 100). (Also referred to as derivation or derivation display). FIG. 5A shows a state in which the left and right numbers are stopped.

  Next, when the player operates the operation device 514, a game in which the roulette rotates is performed. An operation signal from the operation device 514 (in this case, a signal indicating how much rotation is made in which direction, that is, a signal indicating an operation amount) is input to the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect control microcomputer 100 outputs a command for creating an effect display image corresponding to the operation signal from the operation device 514 to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 creates an effect display image corresponding to the input command and displays it on the display device 501.

  In this example, an image display is performed such that the roulette rotates according to the amount of operation of the operation device 514 by the player, but when the rotation stops, the number applied to the arrow portion is determined by a predetermined hit number (left and right). If the number is the same as the stop-displayed number), the player has succeeded in the game, and a prize according to the betting rate is given to the player.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5B, the player controls the operation unit 514 after the production control microcomputer 100 and the VDP 109 stop displaying the numbers determined by the game control microcomputer 560 by lottery. A game is performed in which a numerical identification information image moves.

  An operation signal from the operation device 514 (in this case, a signal indicating how much rotation in which direction, that is, a signal indicating an operation amount) is input to the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect control microcomputer 100 outputs a command for creating an effect display image corresponding to the operation signal from the operation device 514 to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 creates an effect display image corresponding to the input command and displays it on the display device 501.

  In this example, an image display is performed such that the effect image is moved by the amount of movement corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation device 514 by the player. If it stops before the effect image displayed as shown above, or if it is displayed so as to jump over the effect image, the player has succeeded in the game, and a prize according to the betting rate is given to the player Is done. It should be noted that an image in which a numerical identification information image moves is realized by control of the effect control microcomputer 100 and the VDP 109 according to the effect control command.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5 (c), after the game control microcomputer 560 displays the number determined by lottery in cooperation with the VDP 109, the player controls the operation device 514. By performing the operation, a game is played as if the effect image displayed like a pig collides with a numerical identification information image.

  In this example, an image display is performed such that the identification information image is moved by the amount of movement corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation device 514 by the player, but when an effect image displayed like a pig is pushed up. In addition, or when the player can move while avoiding the effect image, the player has succeeded in the game, and a prize according to the betting rate is given to the player. Note that the identification information image by number and the image in which the effect image displayed like a pig moves are realized by the control of the effect control microcomputer 100 and the VDP 109 according to the operation signal from the operation device 514. .

  FIG. 5D and FIG. 5E illustrate a case where the game machine 500 can execute a bowling game and an air hockey game in accordance with the operation of the operation device 514 by the player.

  In FIG. 6A, an effect image that is displayed like a kite in response to an operation of a push switch 515 (outputs information indicating the amount of pressing as an operation signal) by a player is displayed like a pond. The case of a game machine 500 capable of executing a game that jumps into an image portion is illustrated. FIG. 6B shows a game machine 500 capable of executing a game in which the effect image displayed like a lion exceeds the image portion displayed like a ring in response to the operation of the push switch 515 by the player. The case of is illustrated.

  FIG. 6C illustrates the case of the game machine 500 capable of executing a game in which an effect image displayed like a motorcycle racer races according to the operation of the push switch 515 by the player. . FIG. 6D shows a game machine capable of executing a game in which an effect image displayed like a hot air balloon avoids an effect image displayed like a bird in response to an operation of the push switch 515 by the player. The case of 500 is illustrated.

  In the game machine 500 capable of executing the game illustrated in FIGS. 5D, 5E, and 6A to 6D, the effect control microcomputer 100 includes the operation device 514 or the push switch 515. Depending on the operation signal, the production contents (such as a bowling ball course, an air hockey pack movement course, a kite jumping course, a lion flying course, a motorcycle running course, a hot air balloon moving course, etc.) are determined and decided. A command for causing the VDP 109 to create image data corresponding to the result is output to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 creates a two-dimensional image or a three-dimensional image or image data obtained by synthesizing the two-dimensional image or the three-dimensional image according to the input command, and outputs the image data to the display device 501. Since the “three-dimensional image” is displayed on the display device 501 having a two-dimensional screen, the three-dimensional image is actually a two-dimensional image.

Next, an example of a game using the variation of identification information will be described in detail.
7 to 9 are explanatory diagrams showing how to create an identification information image for representing identification information. In FIG. 7A, a decoration texture 522 is pasted, that is, mapped to a rectangular parallelepiped 523 by a polygon set, that is, mapped, and a numerical texture 521 as identification information is pasted by the VDP 109 to create an identification information image. An example is shown. In the following description, a three-dimensional image based on a polygon set may be referred to as a 3D polygon. FIG. 7B shows an example in which the 3D polygon 525 itself to which the numerical texture 521 is attached forms an identification information image.

  FIG. 8 shows an example in which an identification information image is created by pasting a numeric texture on the surface of a cubic 3D polygon 526. When the example shown in FIG. 8 is applied, the cube-shaped 3D polygon 526 can be displayed so as to rotate, and the number displayed on the front surface (more precisely, the surface facing the left direction) changes every 90 °. Can be made. In this case, the VDP 109 performs a process of applying a number (in this example, “9”) on the back surface of the cube-shaped 3D polygon 526, thereby changing the identification information (a change in which the number changes every 90 ° rotation). ) Can be realized.

  Each of FIGS. 9A to 9C shows an example in which an identification information image is created by combining a decorative image on a rectangular two-dimensional image displaying numbers. Such an identification information image is created by the sprite control unit 531 or the memory control unit 533 in the VDP 109 combining two two-dimensional images.

  In addition, the texture image for decoration can be created from an image stored in the VRAM 541 in addition to what is stored in the texture memory 542a. For example, the VDP 109 reads out an image stored in the VRAM 541 (in this example, an image other than the identification information in a rectangle having identification information), and a predetermined effect image (in this example, FIG. 9 (a), a crack portion shown in FIG. 9 (b), and a flame portion shown in FIG. 9 (b)) are generated and synthesized, that is, by effect processing for creating an effect image, FIG. An identification information image as shown can be generated.

  The decorative texture image may be video data stored in advance in the texture memory 542a (continuous data of a plurality of still images, also referred to as a movie image). For example, the VDP 109 reads out the still image data constituting the movie image stored in the texture memory 542a as time elapses (for example, reads out the next still image data every 16.7 ms and displays it as a number) Paste on a rectangular two-dimensional image.

  Further, FIG. 9 shows an example in which an effect image or a movie image is pasted on a two-dimensional image. However, an image to be pasted is a 3D image (3D identification information) created by a 3D polygon. Image). In particular, the 3D identification information image to which the movie image is pasted can be applied to a specific effect constituting the game effect. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, which will be described later, which is an example of a game machine, a 3D with a movie image pasted when executing a notice effect (an effect that informs a player that there is a possibility of winning) An identification information image can be used. That is, in the notice effect period, the player is notified that there is a possibility of winning by changing the identification information image to the 3D identification information image to which the movie image is pasted.

  Also, in a pachinko gaming machine, the display device is once rendered as a reach but deviated (for example, the left and right identification information are stopped and displayed together, but the stop information is displayed as different identification information inside. ), And then change the identification information again, and then change the identification information again when performing a rebirth effect that changes with the hit (for example, the left, middle, and right identification information are displayed again and stopped). In this case, the 3D identification information image to which the movie image is pasted may be used. The player can instigate a sense of expectation in the rebirth effect by changing the 3D identification information image to which the movie image is pasted.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a change in viewpoint. As described above, the coordinate conversion unit 534 in the VDP 109 sets a viewpoint and a screen (screen), projects the coordinates of each polygon on the screen, and converts the coordinates to the coordinates on the screen. By performing the processing, it is possible to realize an image when the 3D polygon 526 is viewed from an arbitrary direction (a two-dimensional image displayed on the screen of the display device 501). In FIG. 10, the position of the viewpoint is indicated by the camera 900, but the camera 900 does not actually exist.

  Next, a specific example of the flow of an example of the game effect executed in the game machine 500 will be described. First, in the game machine 500, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the VDP 109 to display a screen as shown in FIG. 11A on the display screen 90 of the display device 501. However, the character image of the person is stationary. When the player performs an operation of rotating the operation device 514 clockwise, the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs a command for moving and displaying the character image to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 moves and displays the character image according to the command. Specifically, a screen in which the posture of the character image and the display position are sequentially changed is created and sequentially output to the display device 501. Hereinafter, in order to simplify the description, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the VDP 109 and causes the display device 501 to display the screen. The effect control microcomputer 100 simply performs display control (or to the display device 501). To be displayed).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 causes the display device 501 to display an amusement store image. When the player operates the operation unit 514 in the direction from the position of the character image toward the game store image in a state where the character image is displayed in the vicinity of the game store image (see FIG. 11B), The microcomputer 100 causes the display device 501 to display a screen for prompting the start of the game as shown in FIG. At this time, the production control microcomputer 100 causes the display device 501 to statically display three (left middle right) number identification information images.

  When the player inserts a predetermined number of medals into the game machine 500 and presses the bet switch 512, the game control microcomputer 560 sends an effect control command indicating completion of game start preparation to the effect control microcomputer 100. Send. When the player depresses the start switch 513 (see FIGS. 12A and 12B), the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an effect control command indicating the start of the game to the effect control microcomputer 100. To do.

  When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the production control command indicating the start of the game, the display device 501 changes the number (identification information) in the numeric identification information image with the passage of time. That is, the identification information is changed (variably displayed). Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the left identification information (identification information displayed on the left side on the screen of the display device 501) is not changed (see FIG. 12C). That is, the display is stopped. Further, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the game, the right identification information (identification information displayed on the right side on the screen of the display device 501) is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 12D). Here, if the left and right stop identification information do not match, the game ends (for the player, the game fails).

  If the left and right stop identification information matches, reach is reached and the game continues further. The production control microcomputer 100 causes the display device 501 to display an explanation screen for notifying that the reach has been established and how to play the game (see FIG. 12E). And the reach production as a game production is performed. In this example, the reach effect “shooting reach” is executed.

  In the effect of shooting reach, the effect control microcomputer 100 first sets the identification information image (medium identification information image) 9b displayed in the center on the display screen 90 of the display device 501 as a shooting target (3D image). .) Is displayed on the display device 501 (see FIG. 12F). Here, the identification information displayed by the middle identification information image 9b is the same as the left and right identification information that is stopped.

  When the player depresses the push switch 515, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control as if a bullet has been fired (see FIG. 13G). The effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control such that the bullet hits the target, and further performs display control such that the target medium identification information image falls or rises (see FIG. 13H). Although the display position of the member image 9d representing the member that fires the bullet is changed according to the player operating the operation device 514 (see FIG. 12F), the effect control microcomputer 100 is changed. You may control to display a movement as time passes. Further, the effect display image including the bullet as the effect image, the member image 9d as the effect image, and the identification information image 9b is created by the memory control unit 533 in the VDP 109 executing image synthesis.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a predetermined lottery process at the start of the game and determines whether the game result is a win (success) or a failure (failure). The predetermined lottery process is, for example, a process in which the game control microcomputer 560 generates a random number, compares the generated random number value with a predetermined determination value, and wins if they match. It is processing.

  If it is determined to be out of place, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control that is targeted at the end of the game (see FIG. 13 (i1)), and changes the identification information in the middle to the left and right identification information. Then, the player is notified of the deviation (see FIG. 13 (j1)). In this case, the player recognizes that the game in the reach effect has failed (specifically, the bullet has hit the target but the target has not fallen). To be precise, the player can be recognized as such. If the winning control is determined, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control that causes the target to fall down at the end of the game (see FIG. 13 (i2)) and then wins the player. (See FIG. 13 (j2)). In this case, the player recognizes that the game in the reach effect is successful (specifically, the bullet hits and hits the target). In the case of winning, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to give a predetermined number of medals to the player.

  In this embodiment, the time from the start of the game to the end of the game (when the display shown in FIGS. 13 (j1) and (j2) is made) is set to a predetermined length. That is, the time is a fixed time. It should be noted that the time point at which it is determined whether or not to reach the game from the start of the game (the time point when the display shown in FIG. 12D is made) is a fixed time. Therefore, the time from the start of reach production to the end of the game is also a fixed time. Therefore, it is necessary to change the period during which the display control as shown in FIG. 13H is performed in accordance with the difference in timing when the player presses the push switch 515. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 calculates the number of times the middle identification information image 9b is vibrated (falls down or rises) in accordance with the time difference between when the push switch 515 is pressed and the time when the game ends. And the control which vibrates the identification information image 9b by the calculated frequency | count is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the production control microcomputer 100 and the VDP 109 cooperate with each other. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the VDP 109 to create a display screen in accordance with a command from the production control microcomputer 100. When executing display control, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 specifies the type of background to be displayed, the type and display position of identification information, the type and orientation of the character image, and the display position with respect to the VDP 109. Output possible commands. The command is output each time the background, identification information, character image orientation, display position, or the like should be changed.

  In the VDP 109, the sprite control unit 531 inputs necessary image data (background image data, identification information image data, etc.) from the memory 542 and creates a two-dimensional image. In addition, the coordinate conversion unit 534, the raster conversion unit 535, and the drawing unit 537 create and output a 3D image (in this example, a person character image or target). Further, the memory control unit 533 generates screen data by combining the 3D image from the drawing unit 537 and the two-dimensional data from the sprite control unit 531, and stores the screen data in the VRAM 541. When the screen data output timing to the display device 501 is reached (for example, every 16.7 ms), the screen data is input from the VRAM 541 and output to the display device 501 side.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the display effect as shown in FIG. The production control microcomputer 100 selects and selects one of a plurality of positions, instead of making it hit a fixed position when performing display control that hits the bullet. Display control is performed so that it touches the position. The contact position is determined according to the position of the member image 9d. FIG. 14 illustrates three positions A, B, and C as selected positions. When the display control is performed so as to hit the A position (left side), the display control is performed so as to move slightly in the backward direction, and the display control is performed so as to tilt toward the right side. In addition, when the display control is performed so as to hit the B position (center), the display control is performed so as to tilt toward the rear side. When the display control is performed so as to hit the C position (right side), the display control is performed so as to move slightly in the backward direction, and the display control is performed so as to tilt toward the left side.

  By performing such display control, it is possible to increase the variation of the game effect and prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. Note that the display control as shown in FIG. 14 is performed if the presentation control microcomputer 100 gives a command to the VDP 109 as a viewpoint, and the coordinate conversion unit 534 in the VDP 109 sets the instructed viewpoint and performs coordinate conversion. Good.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining another example of the display effect as shown in FIG. When the position of the member image 9d set by the player operating the operation device 514 is largely deviated from the target medium identification information image 9b, display control as shown in FIG. 13G is performed. So it is unnatural. Therefore, when the position of the member image 9d is misaligned, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control so that the bullet is untargeted (see FIG. 15G).

  As described above, whether to win or not is determined at the start of the game. It is unnatural to perform display control so that the bullet will miss the target when it is decided to win. This is because the player wants to show the player as if the game was successful because the bullet was hit. Therefore, when it is determined to be out of place, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control so as not to fall down as in the case shown in FIGS. 13 (i1) and (j1) ( In the case of a hit, display control is performed as if the bullet bounced back and hit the target (see FIGS. 15 (i2) and (j2)). In FIG. 15, those corresponding to those shown in FIG. 13 (h) are not shown.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining still another example of the display effect as shown in FIG. In some cases, the player does not operate the operation unit 514 for firing bullets. Further, even if the operation device 514 is operated, there is a case where the operation of pressing the push switch 515 is not performed. In that case, when it is determined in advance (in this example, at the start of the game) to win, it is unnatural to perform display control for suddenly informing the hit.

  Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 corresponds to the remaining time (from the time when the production display image is changed until the production period elapses) from a predetermined time before the end of the game (5 seconds in this example). ) Is also displayed on the display device 501 (see FIG. 16G). If the operation device 514 is not operated before the remaining time becomes zero, display control for notifying the time-up as shown in FIG. When it is, a display effect is performed so that stop identification information on the left middle right is aligned (see FIGS. 16 (i1), (k), (j1), and (i2), (j2)). The effects of “winning time (part 1)” and “winning time (part 2)” are determined, for example, by the effect control microcomputer 100 performing lottery processing. Further, when it is determined in advance that the game has been shifted in advance, for example, the game is ended without performing any effect (see FIGS. 16 (i3) and (j3)).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, a specific example of the flow of another example of the game effect executed in the game machine 500 will be described. The display effects shown in FIGS. 17A to 17D are the same as the display effects shown in FIGS.

  When the right and left stop identification information matches, the production control microcomputer 100 informs that the reach has been established and causes the display device 501 to display an explanation screen for explaining how to play the game (FIG. 17 ( e)). And the reach production as a game production is performed. In this example, a reach effect called “sumo reach” is executed.

  In the sumo reach, the production control microcomputer 100 first displays identification information image (medium identification information image) 9b with the same identification information as the left and right stop identification information, and identification information different from the left and right stop identification information. The produced effect image 9e is displayed on the display device 501 (see FIG. 17 (f1)). However, as long as the player does not operate the operation device 514, the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e are displayed statically.

  When the player operates the operation device 514, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control so as to move the identification information image 9b. However, the production control microcomputer 100 may be controlled to move and display over time. In accordance with the movement of the identification information image 9b, the effect image 9e is also moved as if pressed by the identification information image 9b.

  When the player presses down the push switch 515, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control so that the identification information image 9b is applied to the effect image 9e (see FIG. 18 (f2)). Further, display control is performed so that the effect image 9e moves backward (see FIG. 18G). Here, display control is performed so as to change the amount of movement of the effect image 9e having the identification information in accordance with the position of the identification information image 9b on the earth depending on the difference in pressing timing of the push switch 515. . That is, in order to prevent the effect image 9e from breaking the earthwork, the effect image 9e is moved to the position of the earthwork, but the amount of movement of the effect image 9e can be changed according to the difference in the distance to the time of the earthwork. Note that the display control microcomputer 100 sets the positions of the display information when the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e are in contact with each other in accordance with an operation signal from the operation device 541. Although not shown in FIG. 18, after the display control is performed so that the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e are hit, the effect control microcomputer 100 moves the identification information image 9b as well. Display control may be performed, and at that time, the movement direction and the movement amount may be changed according to the difference in position. Further, after display control is performed so that the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e are hit, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes the shapes and patterns of the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e (for example, FIG. 9 (a) may be controlled). At that time, the changed shape or pattern may be changed according to the difference in position. Here, a display effect is performed in which the identification information image 9b acts on the effect image 9e (in this example, a collision), but the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes the display screen of the variable display device 9. Control may be performed to display a character image different from the image for displaying information, and a display effect may be performed such that the identification information image 9b acts on the character image. The movement of the identification information image 9b at that time is, for example, the same as the movement described above when a display effect is performed such that the identification information image 9b acts on the effect image 9e.

  If it is determined in advance that it is a deviation, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control as if the effect image 9e pushes back the identification information image 9b (see FIG. 18 (h1)). Further, display control is performed so that the effect image 9e projects the identification information image 9b (see FIG. 18 (i1)). Then, the inside identification information is changed to the identification information attached to the effect image 9e, and the player is notified of the deviation (see FIG. 18 (j1)).

  When it is determined in advance that the winning is achieved, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control such that the identification information image 9b pushes the effect image 9e (see FIG. 18 (h2)). Then, the player is notified that it is a win (see FIG. 18 (j2)).

  As described above, the time from the start of reach production to the end of the game is a fixed time. Therefore, it is necessary to change the period during which the display control as shown in FIG. 18G is performed according to the difference in timing when the player presses the push switch 515. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 calculates a period during which the effect image 9e is displayed as if standing on the earth. Then, control is performed so that the effect image 9e is displayed on the earth during the calculated period.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, a specific example of the flow of still another example of the game effect executed in the game machine 500 will be described. The display effects shown in FIGS. 19A to 19D are the same as the display effects shown in FIGS.

  When the right and left stop identification information matches, the production control microcomputer 100 informs that the reach has been established and causes the display device 501 to display an explanation screen for explaining how to play the game (FIG. 19 ( e)). And the reach production as a game production is performed. In this example, the reach effect “lock on reach” is executed.

  In the lock-on reach, the production control microcomputer 100 first displays a cube-shaped identification information image 9b with the same identification information as the left and right stop identification information and other identification information on each surface on the display device 501. At the same time, the aiming image 9f, which is an effect image having a shape as if the identification information image 9b was inserted, is displayed on the display device 501 (see FIG. 19F).

  When the player operates the operation device 514, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control to rotate the identification information image 9b (see FIG. 20G). The production control microcomputer 100 may be controlled to rotate with time. In the display control as shown in FIG. 20G, the production control microcomputer 100 gives a command indicating the viewpoint corresponding to the operation signal from the operation device 514 to the VDP 109, and the coordinate conversion unit 534 in the VDP 109 The instructed viewpoint may be set and coordinate conversion may be performed. That is, display control by moving the viewpoint may be performed.

  In this example, the production control microcomputer 100 also displays on the display device 501 a display indicating the remaining time until the game ends (see FIG. 20H). Then, when the player presses down the push switch 515, the production control microcomputer 100 faces the front face to which the identification information different from the left and right identification information is attached, when it is determined to be shifted in advance. In this way, display control of the identification information image 9b is performed (see FIG. 20 (i1)), and the player is notified of the shift (see FIG. 20 (j1)). In this case, the player feels that he / she has come off despite having aimed at the operation device 514.

  If the winning control is determined in advance, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the display of the identification information image 9b so that the surface to which the same identification information as the left and right identification information is attached faces the front. Is performed (see FIG. 20 (i2)), and the player is notified that it is a hit (see FIG. 20 (j2)). In this case, the player feels that the player has hit the game because the player has aimed at the operation device 514.

  As described above, the time from the start of reach production to the end of the game is a fixed time. Therefore, it is necessary to change the period during which the display control as shown in FIG. 20 (i1) or (i2) is performed in accordance with the timing at which the player presses the push switch 515. Therefore, when the push switch 515 is pressed and an operation signal is output, the effect control microcomputer 100 calculates a period during which display control as shown in FIG. 20 (i1) or (i2) is performed. Then, display control as shown in FIG. 20 (i1) or (i2) is performed only during the calculated period. For example, display control is performed such that the identification information image 9b vibrates or rotates to adjust the period. Display control in which the identification information image 9b vibrates or rotates can also be realized by performing display control by moving the viewpoint.

  Next, a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a game machine will be described. FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine viewed from the side, and FIG. 22 is a front view showing the front of the gaming board.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2a formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame 2b attached inside the outer frame 2a so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided on the game frame 2b so as to be opened and closed. The game frame 2b includes a front frame that is openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2a, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (except for a game board described later) attached to them. It is a structure.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In addition, an operation device 514 that can rotate in an arbitrary direction and a push switch 515 that can move in the vertical direction are provided in the vicinity of the hitting ball supply tray 3. In accordance with the rotation of the operation device 514, a member and an electric circuit capable of outputting an operation signal indicating the rotation direction and the rotation amount according to the rotation of the rotating portion are installed in the operation device 514. Inside the push switch 515, a member and an electric circuit capable of outputting an operation signal indicating the amount of movement in the vertical direction are installed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, a variable display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display units each variably displaying an effect decorative symbol is provided near the center of the game area 7. The variable display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Note that the position of the variable display portion on the display screen of the variable display device 9 is not fixed. The variable display device 9 performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (production) during the variable symbol display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8. The variable display device 9 that performs variable display of decorative symbols is controlled by a production control microcomputer mounted on the production control board.

  Below the variable display device 9, four special symbol hold memory indicators 18 are provided for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening 14, that is, the number of hold memories (also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ing. The special symbol hold memory display 18 displays up to four hold memory numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 each time there is a start winning in the start winning opening 14. Then, each time the special symbol display 8 starts variable display, the special symbol hold storage indicator 18 decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, turns off one LED). Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time variable display is started on the special symbol display 8. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of starting memories by winning to the start winning opening 14, but the upper limit number may be four or more.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided on the variable display device 9. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display a larger number of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp a specific stop symbol. In addition, the variable display device 9 performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (for production) during the variable symbol display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8.

  Below the variable display device 9 is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that forms a start winning opening 14. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened and closed by a solenoid 16.

  A variable winning ball apparatus 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit state) is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The variable winning ball apparatus 20 is a means for opening and closing the big winning opening. Of the winning balls that are won by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) is detected by the V winning switch 22 and then detected by the count switch 23. The game ball entering the other area is detected by the count switch 23 as it is. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 21A for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when turned on). When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time a game ball passes to the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39, and winning of game balls to the winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39 is performed by winning hole switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, respectively. Detected. Each winning opening 29, 30, 33, 39 constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game media and allowing winning. The start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game media and allows winning. Around the left and right of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts variable display (variation) if the variable display of the symbol can be started. If the variable display of the symbol cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 8 stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins. When the game ball is won in the V winning area while the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and is detected by the V winning switch 22, a continuation right is generated and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). When the stop symbol on the special symbol display 8 is a big hit symbol, the variable display device 9 stops and displays a decorative symbol reminiscent of a big hit (for example, the left, right and right decorative symbols are aligned). The Such a state for the decorative symbol is also expressed as a jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol for the decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  When the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) with a probability variation, the probability of the next jackpot increases. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in a probable change state. The probability variation state is terminated when, for example, the variation of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when the next big hit occurs.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a big hit (non-probable big hit = big hit that is not controlled in a probabilistic state) occurs, the special symbol variation time (variable display time) is reduced to a time-short state. is there. The time-short state is terminated when, for example, the variation of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or the next big hit occurs.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 10 enters a state in which the normal symbol is variably displayed. Further, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. Change to an advantageous state. Furthermore, the normal symbol variation time may be shortened in the probability variation state. It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state. Further, even in a short time state, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be increased, or the fluctuation time of the normal symbol may be shortened.

  FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. FIG. 23 also shows a payout control board 37, a lamp driver board 35, an audio output board 70, a relay board 77, and an effect control board 80 mounted on the gaming machine. The main board 31 has a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, a V winning switch 22, a count switch 23, and a winning port switch 29a, An input driver circuit 58 for supplying signals from 30a, 33a, 39a to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 20, and a path in the big prize opening And a solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21A according to a command from the basic circuit 53.

  In this embodiment, a game ball won in the V winning area is detected by the V winning switch 22 and also by the count switch 23. Therefore, the number of game balls won in the special winning opening corresponds to the number detected by the count switch 23. However, the game balls won in the V prize area are detected only by the V prize switch 22, and the number of game balls won in the big prize opening is determined by the number detected by the V prize switch 22 and the number detected by the count switch 23. You may make it become the sum. Further, the V winning area may not be provided, and a continuation right may always be generated in rounds other than the final round.

  The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a control operation according to the program. A game control microcomputer 560 having a CPU 56 and an I / O port unit 57 are included. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be built in a one-chip microcomputer.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 executes (or performs processing) specifically. Is that the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a basic circuit 53 including a game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, the effect control means (comprising the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77, and displays the decoration. Display control of the variable display device 9 for variably displaying symbols is performed.

  FIG. 24 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. When the microcomputer is mounted, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits a control command to the lamp control microcomputer mounted on the lamp driver board and the voice control microcomputer mounted on the sound output board, and lamp control is performed. The microcomputer for sound and the microcomputer for sound control control various lamps / LEDs and the speaker 27 in accordance with the control command from the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 in the effect control microcomputer 100 (an example of an electrical component control microcomputer) 100 operates according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown), and is connected via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the relay board 77, the input driver 102, and the input port 103 in accordance with the capture signal (effect control INT signal) transmitted from the main board 31. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the VDP 109 to perform display control of the variable display device 9 using a CRT or LCD (LCD in this example) based on the effect control command.

  The relay board 77 passes signals (production control signal and production control INT signal constituting the production control command) input from the main board 31 only in a direction toward the production control board 80 (from the production control board 80). A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted as a signal direction restricting means (a signal is not allowed to pass in the direction toward the main board 31).

  An operation signal from an operating device 514 operated by a player and an operation signal from a push switch 515 are input to the effect control microcomputer 100 via the input port 106.

  Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the panel side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. The game control microcomputer 560 is a game control process (game control microcomputer 560 is a process for controlling the progress of the game by a timer interrupt process activated by a timer interrupt that occurs periodically (for example, 2 ms). A command signal is transmitted to control a game device such as a variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device or the like provided in the gaming machine, or to cause another microcomputer to control the device. Processing, also referred to as gaming device control processing).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interruption occurs, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the timer interruption process of steps S20 to S31 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, the gaming control microcomputer 560 first determines whether or not a power-off signal indicating a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine is output from the power supply board (whether or not it is turned on). A power-off detection process is executed to detect (step S20). In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switch 24a are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination thereof is performed (switch processing: step S21). .

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (step S22). The game control microcomputer 560 further performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (step S23, S24). The display random number is a random number for determining a symbol displayed on the special symbol display 8, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. It is. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a jackpot (a jackpot determining random number generation counter).

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: For special symbol losing symbol determination (3) Random 3: For determining a special symbol that generates a big hit (for big hit symbol determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the random 1 initial value)
(7) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the random 5 initial value)
(8) Random 8: After the big hit game is finished, it is determined whether or not to control the probability change state (that is, to shift the game state to the probability change state) (for probability change determination)
(9) Random 9: Decide whether or not to perform the second re-lottery effect (for determining the second re-lottery)

  In step S22, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) big hit determination random number, (3) big hit symbol determination random number, (5) normal symbol determination random number, and (8) probability change determination. The counter for generating the random number is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the gaming effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (9) may be used.

  Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a special symbol process (step S25). In the special symbol process control, in order to perform the variable display control and the opening control of the big prize opening, the corresponding process is selected according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S26). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of sending an effect control command by setting an effect control command related to the decorative symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (decorative symbol command control process: step) S27). Note that the fact that the variation of the decorative symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S28).

  The game control microcomputer 560 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, etc. (step S29). Specifically, a payout command signal such as a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on the fact that the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, etc. are turned on. . The payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device in response to receiving a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the game control microcomputer 560 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area to the output port. (Step S31: Output process). Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S32), and the process ends.

  With this control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started periodically (for example, every 2 ms). Note that the processing of steps S21 to S30 (excluding step S29) corresponds to a game control process for controlling the progress of the game.

  In this embodiment, there are nine special symbols variably displayed on the special symbol display 8 from “0” to “9”, and the special symbol display 8 displays the special symbols in order from “0”. Changes in special symbols are realized by changing. Note that the display of the display symbols may change discontinuously during the change of the special symbols. Further, when the final stop symbol (determined symbol) of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol of “3” or “7”, it is a big hit. When the special symbol display 8 performs variable display of the special symbol, the variable display device 9 performs variable display of the decorative symbol in synchronization with the special symbol display 8. Note that “synchronized” means that the variable display period is the same. When the special symbol's final stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol, it stops with the right and left decorative symbols aligned at a predetermined time after the start of variable display (reach establishment), and then the special symbol's final stop symbol is displayed. When it is done, the final stop will be made with the decorative patterns on the left, middle, and right aligned. Even when the final stop symbol of the special symbol does not become a big hit symbol, it may stop in a state where the left and right decorative symbols are aligned at a predetermined time after the start of variable display. That is, there is a case where it becomes a loss reach. Note that when the symbol stops, the display result may be derived.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a relationship between a big hit determination random number and a big hit determination value. The game control microcomputer 560 extracts the count value of the counter for generating the jackpot determination random number at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the jackpot determination random value. If it matches the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. 27, it is determined to be a jackpot.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern (variation time) of special symbols and decorative symbols used in this embodiment.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28, six types of variation patterns # 1 to # 6 are used, but the probability variation state and the time shortening are compared to the normal state (the gaming state that is neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state) that is the normal state. In state, the variation time is short. Note that the data shown in the left side of FIG. 28 (normal fluctuation time) is stored in the ROM 54 as a normal fluctuation pattern table (first variable display pattern table) in association with random 4 possible values. The data shown on the right side of FIG. 28 (variation time during probability variation / shortening time) is stored in the ROM 54 as a probability variation / temporal variation pattern table (second variable display pattern table) corresponding to a random 4 possible value. Yes. That is, referring to the normal variation pattern table or the probability variation / short variation variation pattern table based on the extracted random value 4, one variation pattern is determined.

  EXT shown in FIG. 28 is the second byte data of an effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern. In the first byte, the same value (for example, 80 (H)) is set for the effect control command corresponding to any variation pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern command (the effect control command for designating the variation pattern) is also used for the normal time and the probability change / short time. For example, the fluctuation pattern command whose second byte is 01 (H) is used even in normal time, and is used even in the time of probability change / short time. However, the variation pattern command may be completely different between the normal time and the probability change / short time.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560. The special symbol process shown in FIG. 29 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. In the special symbol process, the game control microcomputer 560 is turned on if the start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on, that is, a game. If a start winning that causes the ball to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), the start opening switch passing process (step S312) is performed, and then any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed according to the internal state. Perform the process. In the start switch passing process, it is confirmed whether the start winning memory number (holding memory number) has reached the maximum value of 4, and if the holding memory number has not reached 4, the value of the holding memory number is increased by 1, Values of random numbers (random 1 to random 4) such as jackpot determination random numbers are extracted and stored in a storage area corresponding to the value of the number of reserved storage. Note that increasing the value of the reserved memory count by 1 means specifically increasing the value of the reserved memory count counter by 1. Also, extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. Further, a counter and a storage area for generating a big hit determination random number are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waits until the variable symbol variable display can be started. When the special symbol variable display can be started, the number of reserved memories is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is not 0, whether or not to make a big hit as a result of variable symbol special display is determined by lottery for the oldest reserved memories. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. In addition, it is also determined whether or not to control the probability variation state. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301. In addition, when it is determined to control to the probable change state, as an example, when the big hit game as the specific game state is finished, the game state is changed from the normal game state (the state that is not the probabilistic change state) to the probable change state. Migrate to

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): A special symbol stop symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302. Note that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined by the production control microcomputer 100.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302): A variation pattern of variable display of a special symbol (variable display pattern, which corresponds to a variation time here) is determined according to the value of a random number for random variation determination (random 4) extracted at the time of start winning. Then, referring to the normal time variation pattern table or the probability variation / short time variation pattern table, a selection is made from among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Also, a variation time timer corresponding to the variation pattern is started. At this time, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits, as an effect control command, information indicating whether or not to make a big hit and information for instructing a variation pattern to the effect control board 80. And after starting the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S303.

  Special symbol variation process (step S303): When a predetermined time (the time indicated by the variation time timer in step S302) has elapsed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): The variable symbol display on the special symbol indicator 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S305. Otherwise, the internal state is updated to a value according to step S300. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 performs control to stop the variable display of the decorative symbols independently when the fluctuation time elapses. You may control so that a symbol may be stopped. In this case, for example, when the variation time has elapsed, an effect control command (decoration symbol stop command (determined command)) indicating stop of the decorative symbol is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 In response to the reception of the decorative symbol stop command, the decorative symbol stop symbol may be derived and displayed (stop display).

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the large winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Also, the process timer sets the execution time of the big prize opening opening process and sets the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.

  Processing for opening a special prize opening (step S306): A process for sending a production control command for displaying a big prize round to the production control board 80, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition for the special prize opening, and the like are performed. If the conditions for closing the grand prize opening are satisfied, the grand prize opening is closed. If the closing condition of the final winning prize is satisfied, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S307, and if not, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed to step S305. Update to transition to.

  Specific area valid time processing (step S307): It is detected for a predetermined time whether or not the game ball wins the V winning area. If a predetermined time has elapsed without detecting that the game ball has won the V winning area, or if it is detected that the game ball has won the V winning area, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to step S308. Update to migrate. However, if it is detected that the game ball has already won the V winning area during this big hit game, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is shifted to step S308 without waiting for a predetermined time. You may make it update so that it may.

  Big hit end processing (step S308): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. And when it is determined to perform the second re-lottery effect, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S309. Otherwise, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S300.

  Second re-lottery effect processing (step S309): When a predetermined time (predetermined time as the second re-lottery period) elapses, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S300. .

  Next, game effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. 30 (a) to 30 (c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a game effect executed in the variable display device 9 within the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The variation time of the decorative pattern is a fixed time determined according to the variation pattern. In the case of reaching, when the predetermined period (for example, 4 seconds in the normal state) elapses after the start of the variation of the decorative symbols, the left and right symbols are displayed on the variable display device 9. The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed when they are aligned.

  At that time, on the variable display device 9, the display of the screen for explaining the game content (description display) is started, and when the predetermined period (fixed period) elapses, the game can be started. From this point of time, the production control microcomputer 560 starts to confirm the operation signal of the operation device 514 or the push switch 515. That is, an operation effective period (a period during which a button operation is possible, that is, a period during which the production control microcomputer 100 performs a predetermined operation related to a game when an operation signal is input) starts. The operation valid period ends at a time before the end of the variable time. Hereinafter, the operation of the operation device 514 or the push switch 515 by the player is referred to as a button operation.

  When an operation signal is output when the player operates the button during the operation valid period, the effect control microcomputer 560 executes the game effect by the variable display device 9. Note that the game effects are also performed during the period in which “operation is valid” in FIGS. The button operation is valid during the operation valid period, and the game effect is started when the button operation is performed. It should be noted that the period until the button operation is performed after the button operation description is displayed will be referred to as a “pre-game period”. The length of the game production period (excluding the pre-game period) varies depending on the button operation timing. This is shown in each of FIGS. 30 (a) to 30 (c). When the game effect ends, a result notification for notifying the game result is displayed on the variable display device 9.

  In this embodiment, a big hit game is played when the special symbol stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol. However, after the big hit game ends, an effect such as a second re-lottery effect may be executed. The second re-lottery effect is an effect aimed at notifying the player of the fact that the game state is shifted to the probable change state, but is not a simple notification. It is an effect that makes the player think as if shifting to a probable state by winning.

  Regarding the second re-drawing effect, the lottery process is not actually performed by the game control microcomputer 560, but it is as if it is a lottery (actually, winning (success) / failure of the game). The effect is performed as if the result was derived.

  FIGS. 31A to 31C are explanatory diagrams for explaining the second re-lottery effect. When the big hit game is over and it is decided to execute the second re-lottery effect, the variable display device 9 starts to display a screen (explanation display) for explaining the game contents, and for a predetermined period ( When the fixed period has elapsed, the game can be started. From this point of time, the production control microcomputer 560 starts checking the operation signal based on the button operation. That is, the operation effective period starts. The operation valid period ends at a time before the end of the period defined as the period of the second re-lottery effect.

  When an operation signal is output by the player operating the operation effective period in the operation effective period, the effect control microcomputer 560 executes the game effect by the variable display device 9. Note that the game effects are also performed during the period in which “operation is valid” in FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (c). This period is also called a pre-game period. The length of the game production period (excluding the pre-game period) varies depending on the button operation timing. This is shown in each of FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (c). When the game effect ends, a result notification for notifying the game result is displayed on the variable display device 9. In addition, as will be described later, when the game end effect is executed because the player has not operated the operation button during the game effect period, the period during which the game end effect is executed is shown in FIG. This is included in the result notification period.

  FIGS. 31D and 31E are explanatory diagrams showing a game example of a reach effect and a second re-lottery effect. In the example shown in FIGS. 31D and 31E, when the game effect is started in response to the button operation, the A action and the B action are repeated. Each A operation period has the same length and a certain period. Each B operation period has the same length and a certain period. The A operation displays a hit at the end of the operation, and the B operation displays a deviation at the end of the operation. In addition, the A action is, for example, that a predetermined identification information image or character is displayed so as to act on the screen (specifically, an action that reminds the player of hitting). On the other hand, the B action means that a predetermined identification information image or character is displayed on the screen in a manner different from the A action (specifically, an action that reminds a player to shift). Means.

  FIG. 31 (d) shows a winning case, and FIG. 31 (e) shows a falling case. Here, the winning case is a case where the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol when the reach effect is executed, and when the second re-lottery effect is executed, the stop symbol at the end of the decorative symbol change (this) Is also referred to as a temporary stop symbol.) Is changed to a symbol (probability variation symbol) that recalls the transition to the probability variation state. Further, the case of losing is a case where the stop symbol at the end of the change becomes a losing symbol when the reach effect is executed, and when the second re-lottery effect is executed, the temporary stop symbol is in a probabilistic state. This is a case where the symbol is not changed to a symbol reminiscent of transition to (that is, the display of a non-probable variable symbol is maintained).

  As shown in FIG. 31 (d), in the case of winning, the game effect is ended by the A operation. In the case of a loss, the game effect is ended with the B action. For example, in the case of using the previously described “shooting reach”, the state in which display control is performed so that the target middle identification information image 9b falls down corresponds to the A action, and the middle identification information image 9b is displayed to rise. The controlled state corresponds to the B operation.

  The explanation display period is fixed, but the pre-game period and the game effect period are indefinite. The length from the start of the explanation display to the end of the result display period is a predetermined length. When the reach effect is executed, the length is from the time when reach is reached in the decorative symbol variation time to the time when the variation time ends. When the second re-lottery effect is executed, it is a period determined as a period of the second re-lottery effect.

  The length of the game production period varies depending on the timing of the button operation. In the game production, the production control microcomputer 560 repeats the A action and the B action, and ends with the A action in the case of a win and ends with the B action in the case of a loss. The number of repetitions of the B operation and the result notification period are adjusted.

  For example, when the execution time of the A action and the B action is 1 second each and the time from the point when the button operation is performed to the end time of the reach effect or the second re-draw effect is 8 seconds, The production control microcomputer 560 executes the A operation four times and the B operation three times (in this case, the number of repetitions is three, and one A operation is added thereto) when winning, and The result notification period is determined to be 1 second. Further, when it is determined as a gap, the number of repetitions is set to 4, and the result notification period is determined to be 2 seconds.

  Note that the production control microcomputer 560 may end the A operation in the case of winning by changing the operation time of the A operation and the B operation, and may end in the B operation in the case of a loss. For example, if the execution times of the A operation and the B operation are each 1 second as a standard, the entire time is adjusted by making it shorter or longer than 1 second. In this embodiment, when the A action and the B action are executed, for example, an effect image of a specific character or the like (for example, the medium identification information image 9b in “shooting reach”) is controlled to operate within the screen. Therefore, the execution time of the A operation and the B operation can be increased or decreased by increasing the operation speed in the screen. Further, the execution time of each A operation and the execution time of each B operation may be different.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100. FIG. 32 shows three types of command specifications (command system). In the command specification of # 1, No. is used as a symbol designation command (result display command) for designating a stop symbol of a decorative symbol. Use 1-4 commands. In addition, as a variation pattern command (which also serves as notification of variation time) indicating a variation pattern, No. 8 commands are used. No. The command 8 is a command as shown in FIG. As a jackpot end command for notifying the end of the jackpot (also serving as an instruction for the second re-drawing effect), No. The commands 11 to 13 are used.

  In the command specification of # 1, the production control microcomputer 100 is No. It can be determined whether or not the second re-lottery effect is performed by the commands of 3 and 4. That is, no. When the command 3 is received, the second re-lottery effect is performed.

  In the command specification of # 2, No. is used as a symbol designation command (result display command) for designating a stop symbol of a decorative symbol. Use 1, 2, 5 commands. In addition, as a variation pattern command (which also serves as notification of variation time) indicating a variation pattern, No. 9 commands are used. No. The command 9 is a command in which the second re-lottery presence / absence information is added to each of the commands as shown in FIG. As a jackpot end command for notifying the end of the jackpot (also serving as an instruction for the second re-drawing effect), No. The commands 11 to 13 are used.

  In the command specification of # 2, the production control microcomputer 100 is No. Whether or not to perform the second re-lottery effect can be determined by the command of 9.

  In the command specification of # 3, as a symbol designation command (result display command) for designating a stop symbol of a decorative symbol, No. Use commands 1, 6 and 7. In addition, as a variation pattern command (which also serves as notification of variation time) indicating a variation pattern, No. Ten commands are used. No. The command of 10 is a command obtained by adding information of probability variation / non-accuracy variation designation to each command as shown in FIG. As a jackpot end command for notifying the end of the jackpot (also serving as an instruction for the second re-drawing effect), No. The commands 11 to 13 are used.

  In the command specification of # 3, the production control microcomputer 100 is No. It can be determined whether or not the second re-lottery effect is to be performed by the commands of 7 and 10. That is, no. When the command No. 7 and the command N0.10 are received, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines to execute the second re-lottery effect.

  FIG. 32 shows only the jackpot end command related to the second re-lottery. In other words, a jackpot end display command for simply telling the effect control microcomputer 100 that the jackpot game has ended is also used as the command transmitted when the jackpot ends.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 33, in the case of a big hit (specifically, when the special symbol stop symbol becomes a 3 or 7 probability variation symbol as a big hit symbol), the left, right and right sides are aligned in the variable display device 9. The decorative design is stopped and displayed. Then, when shifting to the probability changing state, the decorative symbol (the probability changing symbol for the decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed in a state of being aligned in 3 or 7, and this is notified to the player. When the second re-lottery effect is executed, the stop symbol when the effect ends, that is, the final stop symbol corresponds to the definition shown in FIG. A combination of decorative symbols arranged in 3 or 7 is called a probable big hit symbol, and a combination of other symbols is called a big hit (non-probable) symbol.

  In addition, if it is reach but not a big hit, the decorative symbols are displayed as a stopped symbol in which the left and right symbols are aligned and the middle symbols are different. In addition, when it does not reach, stop symbols with different left middle right symbols are displayed.

  FIG. 34 is a timing diagram illustrating an example of the transmission timing of the effect control command. In the example shown in FIG. 34, when the variation of the decorative symbol is started, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a variation pattern command and a symbol designation command. Then, when the big hit game ends, a big hit end command is transmitted. In the command specification of # 1, when starting the change of the decorative design, No. 1-No. 4 and a variation pattern command (a command indicating any one of variation patterns # 1 to # 6 shown in FIG. 28) are transmitted, and the second re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit game ends. No. 11-No. Any one of the 13 commands is transmitted. In the command specification of # 2, when starting the change of the decorative design, No. When the second re-lottery effect is executed when the command of any one of 1, 2, 5 and the variation pattern command are transmitted and the big hit game is finished, 11-No. Any one of the 13 commands is transmitted. In the command specification of # 3, no. When the command of 1, 6 or 7 and the variation pattern command are transmitted and the big hit game is finished, the second re-lottery effect is executed. 11-No. Any one of the 13 commands is transmitted.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 may transmit a confirmation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the variation time has elapsed. The effect control microcomputer 100 executes the variation of the decorative pattern for the variation time recognized from the variation pattern command (including the period of the first re-drawing effect). The control is performed so that the fluctuation is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed on the variable display device 9. However, when the confirmation command is used, the stop symbol is displayed on the variable display device 9 when the confirmation command is received. You may make it control.

  Hereinafter, the description will be made assuming that the command specification of # 1 shown in FIG. 32 is used.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 can start the variation of the special symbol (for example, when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300) (step S51). ), And confirms the value of the reserved memory number (start winning prize memory number) (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. Note that the case where the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the symbol is not changed in the variable display device 9, and the second re-lottery effect is executed, not in the big hit game. If not.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S53), and the value of the reserved memory number is set. 1 is decremented (the value of the pending storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes. In other words, in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a process of shifting the contents of each storage area each time a variable display start condition is satisfied.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S55), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S56). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is to be made when the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 27). That is, during normal operation, the set value in the normal jackpot determination value table shown on the left side of FIG. 27 is compared with the random number for jackpot determination, and when the probability changes, the set value in the probability change jackpot determination value table shown in the right side of FIG. Compare with a random number. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S57), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a big hit flag (step S58). If it is decided not to win, the process proceeds to step S69.

  Then, the probability variation determination random number is read from the random number storage buffer (step S59), and the probability variation determination random number is compared with the determination value to determine whether or not to control the probability variation state (step S60). If the random number for probability variation coincides with the criterion value, it is determined to control the probability variation state (step S61), and the probability variation transition flag is set (step S62). If it is determined not to control to the certain change state, it is determined whether or not to control to the time-short state (step S63). If it is decided to control to the time-short state, a time-short transition flag is set (step S64). In this embodiment, for example, when the probability variation determination random number and the determination value for the time reduction match, it is determined to control to the time reduction state. That is, it is assumed that the random number for probability variation determination also serves as the random number for time reduction determination.

  Further, the second re-lottery determination random number is read from the random number storage buffer (step S65), and the second re-lottery determination random number is compared with the determination value to determine whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect (step). S66). If the second re-lottery determination random number matches the determination value, it is determined to execute the second re-lottery effect (step S67), and the second re-lottery execution flag is set (step S68). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S69.

  In step S69, the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a special symbol stop symbol using the off symbol determination random number or the jackpot symbol determination random number in the special symbol stop symbol setting process in step S301. In the variation pattern setting process in step S302, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the variation pattern determination random number. By determining the variation pattern of the decorative design, the variation time of the special design and the decorative design is also determined. When the big hit flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 does not select the variation pattern corresponding to EXT = 06 shown in FIG.

  Next, in the special symbol variation process in step S303, a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, and the No. 1 shown in FIG. Any one of symbols designating commands 1 to 4 is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Here, when the big hit flag is not set, a command for designation of losing (No. 1) is transmitted. When the big hit flag is set but the second re-lottery execution flag is not set, the command of non-probable variation hit designation (No. 2) or probable change hit designation (no second re-lottery) (No. 4) command Send. If the second re-lottery execution flag is set, No. 3 command is transmitted.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S308) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot ending process, the game control microcomputer 560 has transmitted a command indicating execution of the second re-lottery effect (a command including information on the presence of the second re-lottery = No. 3 command) as a variation pattern command. (Step S71). If a command indicating execution of the second re-lottery effect has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S78.

  If a command indicating the execution of the second re-lottery effect has been transmitted, it is confirmed whether or not the probability change transition flag is set (step S72). If the probability change flag is set, No. Twelve commands (see FIG. 32) are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. When the probability change transition flag is not set and when the short-time transition flag is set, Thirteen commands (see FIG. 32) are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. When the time shift flag is not set, 11 commands (see FIG. 32) are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Then, the process proceeds to step S80.

  When transmitting the effect control command, specifically, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the address of the command transmission table (previously set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. set. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the decorative symbol command control process (step S27).

  In step S78, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a jackpot end display command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300). In the case of executing the second re-lottery effect, no. The commands 11 to 13 (see FIG. 32) also serve as jackpot end display commands.

  In step S80, the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second re-lottery effect processing (step S309).

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 in the pachinko gaming machine will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the production control microcomputer 100. When power supply to the gaming machine is started and the reset signal becomes high level, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts main processing. In the main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first performs an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the start interval of effect control, and the like ( Step S701). Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 100 proceeds to a loop process for confirming the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interruption occurs, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a timer interruption flag in the timer interruption process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  A timer interrupt takes, for example, every 2 ms. That is, the effect control process is activated, for example, every 2 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process, but the effect control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis execution process: step S704). Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9 is executed. Then, a process of updating a random number counter for generating a random number such as a reach mode determining random number is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

  An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to an interrupt terminal of the effect control microcomputer 100. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, the production control microcomputer 100 is interrupted. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes effect control command reception processing in the interrupt processing. In the reception process of the effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 stores the received effect control command data in the command reception buffer.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes one of steps S800 to S809 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command (variation pattern command) capable of specifying the fluctuation time is received by the command reception interrupt process. For example, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (variation pattern reception flag) indicating that a variation pattern command has been received is set. The variation pattern reception flag is set when it is confirmed by command analysis processing that a variation pattern designation effect control command has been received. When it is confirmed that the effect control command designating the variation pattern has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S801.

  Fluctuation mode determination processing (step S801): A variation pattern (especially the type of reach effect) to be actually used and a stop symbol of the decorative symbol are determined from a plurality of decorative symbol variation patterns determined in accordance with the variation pattern command. . Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S802.

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S802): The variation of the ornament symbol (left middle right symbol) in the variable display device 9 is started. Here, the time until the reach is established (corresponding to the change time in the case of a failure that is not reached) is set in the change timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to step S803.

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S803): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed, etc.) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the variation timer time-up. When reaching reach, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed. When the variation timer expires, the variation timer is set to the time from reach establishment (when the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed) to the end of the variation time, and the value of the effect control process flag is set according to step S804. Update to a new value. When not reaching, stop control of the left middle right design is performed, and when the variation timer expires, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to step S800.

  Reach effect processing (step S804): Reach effect display control from the time reach is established until the end of the variable time is performed. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to step S805. In addition, when performing the above-mentioned notice effect and revival effect, it is performed in this process.

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S805): Stop control of the middle symbol. That is, control is performed to cause the variable display device 9 to stop display the middle symbol that has been previously determined as the stop symbol. In addition, game effect result display processing is also performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S806.

  Jackpot display processing (step S806): After the end of the variable time, the jackpot display command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received, and a display for notifying that a jackpot has occurred based on the received jackpot end command Take control. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to step S807.

  Processing during jackpot game (step S807): Control during jackpot game is performed. For example, when an effect control command for display before opening the big winning opening or display when opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed. When the display control command indicating that the big hit game has ended is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to step S808.

  Big hit end process (step S808): It is determined whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect, and when executing the second re-lottery effect, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S809. . When the second re-lottery effect is not executed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S800.

  Second re-lottery effect processing (step S809): Display control of the second re-lottery effect is executed. When the time determined in advance as the effect time of the second re-lottery effect elapses, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S800.

  Here, a display effect in the variable display device 9 including the second re-lottery effect will be described with reference to the explanatory diagrams of FIGS. 39 and 40. Here again, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the VDP 109 to display the variable display device 9 on the screen, and the effect control microcomputer 100 simply performs display control (or display on the variable display device 9). It expresses like this.

  Upon receiving the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a decorative pattern (example of this example) as identification information in the variable display device 9 (specifically, in the display screen of the variable display device 9). Then, the numbers are changed (variably displayed) (see FIGS. 39A and 39B). Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the left decorative pattern is not changed (see FIG. 39C). That is, the display is stopped. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the right decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 39 (d)). Here, in the case of a detachment (in the case of a detachment that does not become reach), the left and right stop decorative symbols are not matched, and the variation of the decorative symbols (also referred to as a variable display game) ends.

  If it is decided to reach, the left and right stop decorative symbols are matched (see FIG. 39D), reach is reached, and the variable display game is further continued. The effect control microcomputer 100 causes the variable display device 9 to display a notification screen for notifying that the reach has been established (see FIG. 39E). And the reach production as a game production is performed. When the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the variation pattern commands of variation patterns # 1 to # 5 illustrated in FIG. 28, it determines that the reach is set.

  As the reach production, “shooting reach”, “sumo reach”, and “lock on reach” as described above can be used, but FIG. 39 shows the first during the reach production called “chance time”. An example in which a re-lottery effect is executed is shown. The first re-lottery effect is an effect in which a non-probable variation symbol is once shown as a stop symbol to the player, and then the stop symbol is changed to a probable variation symbol. In addition, “shooting reach”, “sumo reach”, and “lock on reach” are displayed on the display screen 90 in FIGS. 12E and 12F and FIGS. Each screen is displayed as shown.

  If it is determined in advance that the effect control microcomputer 100 will be a big hit, first, the variable display device 9 displays decorative symbols in a state where the left middle, right and right are aligned (see FIG. 39 (f)). ). Here, a big hit (non-probable variation) decorative symbol (see FIG. 23), that is, a non-probable variation symbol is displayed. Then, a screen for informing that there is a possibility that the stop symbol is likely to change into a probability variation symbol (“chance 1” is displayed (see FIG. 39 (g)). In this embodiment, the probability variation state is entered. In the case of control, the decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed becomes a probable variable symbol, and in the case of not controlling to the probable variation state, the display control is performed so that the decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed becomes a non-probable variable symbol. .

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 variably displays the left and right decorative symbols (see FIG. 39 (h)), and stops the non-probable variation symbols when not controlling to the certain variation state.

  In addition, even when controlling to the probability variation state, the non-probability variation symbol may be stopped and displayed. In that case, for example, the probable big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in a second re-lottery effect to be described later.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control for notifying the start of the big hit game (see FIG. 39J). Display control during the big hit game is performed (FIGS. 39 (k) and (l)).

  When the big hit game ends, if the second re-lottery effect is not performed, a screen for notifying the player of the end of the big hit game is displayed on the variable display device 9 (see FIG. 40 (m)).

  When performing the second re-lottery effect, first, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the variable display device 9 to display an explanation display for explaining the game method (see FIG. 40 (n)). Next, an identification information image (medium identification information image) 9b displayed in the center on the screen of the variable display device 9 is displayed on the variable display device 9 as if it is a target. Here, the identification information displayed by the middle identification information image 9b is the same as the left and right identification information that is stopped.

  When the player depresses the push switch 515, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control as if a bullet has been fired (see FIG. 40 (o)). The effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control so that a bullet hits the target, and further performs display control such that the target medium identification information image 9b falls or rises (see FIG. 40 (p)). The display position of the member image 9d is changed according to the player operating the operation device 514.

  The production control microcomputer 100 is set to No. at the end of the big hit game. If 13 commands (display at the time of the second re-lottery display: see FIG. 32) have been received, the display control is performed when the target is raised (see FIG. 40 (q1)), and the identification information stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display (See FIG. 39 (i)) is displayed again on the variable display device 9 (see FIG. 40 (r1)). In this case, the player recognizes that it is not controlled to the probability variation state. In other words, it is recognized that the game has failed in the second re-lottery effect (specifically, the bullet hit the target but the target did not fall down). Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, when a big hit occurs, if the control is not controlled to the probability variation state, the control is performed to the short time state (the game state is shifted to the short time state).

  In addition, at the end of the jackpot game No. If 12 commands (normal probability change display: see FIG. 32) are received, display control is performed so that the target falls (see FIG. 40 (q2)), and then the probability change state is displayed to the player by displaying the probability change symbol. Is notified (see FIG. 40 (r2)). In this case, the player recognizes that the game has succeeded in the game of the second re-drawing effect (specifically, the bullet has hit the target and the target has fallen). That is, from the identification information (see FIG. 39 (i)) stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display, the player feels as if the probable state has been acquired by winning the game.

  In this embodiment, the time until the end of the second re-lottery start is set to a predetermined length. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the period during which the display control as shown in FIG. 40 (p) is performed according to the difference in timing when the player presses the push switch 515. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 calculates the number of times the middle identification information image 9b is vibrated (falls down or rises) in accordance with the time difference between when the push switch 515 is pressed and the time when the game ends. And the control which vibrates the identification information image 9b by the calculated frequency | count is performed.

  Specifically, in this example, the operation in which the middle identification information image 9b is tilted corresponds to the operation A shown in FIG. 31, and the operation in which the middle identification information image 9b is raised is shown in FIG. Corresponds to the action. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 repeats the A action and the B action, and ends the A action in the case of winning (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 40 (q2) and (r2)) In this case (in this example, the case shown in FIGS. 40 (q1) and (r2)), in order to end with the B operation, the number of repetitions of the A operation and the B operation and the result notification period, that is, FIG. ) Or the period during which the screen shown in (r2) is displayed.

  For example, if the execution time of the A action and the B action is 1 second each and the time from the time when the button operation is performed to the end time of the second re-drawing effect is 8 seconds, When winning, the microcomputer 560 executes the A operation four times and the B operation three times (in this case, the number of repetitions is three, and one A operation is added thereto), and the result notification is performed. Determine the duration to 1 second. Further, when it is determined as a gap, the number of repetitions is set to 4, and the result notification period is determined to be 2 seconds.

  Also in this case, when the position of the member image 9d set by the player operating the operation device 514 is greatly deviated from the target medium identification information image 9b, the state shown in FIG. As shown, it is preferable that the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control such that the bullet is untargeted. In addition, at the end of the jackpot game No. If 12 commands are received, display control as shown in FIGS. 40 (q2) and (r2) is performed. In this case, the position of the member image 9d is larger than the target medium identification information image 9b. When there is a deviation, it is preferable to perform display control as shown in FIGS. 15 (i1) and (i2). Further, when the player does not operate the operation device 514 for firing bullets, the effect control microcomputer 100 (FIGS. 16 (g), (h), (i1), (k), It is preferable to perform display control as shown in (j1), (i2), and (j2).

  Next, another example of the second re-lottery effect will be described with reference to FIG. When the big hit game is over, if the second re-lottery effect is not performed, the player is caused to display a screen for notifying the end of the big hit game on the variable display device 9 (see FIG. 41 (m)). When performing the second re-lottery effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 first causes the variable display device 9 to display an explanation display for explaining the game method (see FIG. 41 (n)). The production method until the big hit game ends is the same as the case shown in FIG.

  The production control microcomputer 100 first has an identification information image (medium identification information image) 9b to which identification information (in this example, “7”) constituting the probability variation symbol is attached, and identification information different from that. The effect image 9e is displayed on the variable display device 9 (see FIG. 41 (o)). However, as long as the player does not operate the operation device 514, the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e are displayed statically.

  When the player operates the operation device 514, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control so as to move the identification information image 9b. When the player presses down the push switch 515, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control so that the identification information image 9b is applied to the effect image 9e (see FIG. 41 (o)). Further, display control is performed so that the effect image 9e moves backward (see FIG. 41 (p)).

  The production control microcomputer 100 is set to No. at the end of the big hit game. If 13 commands (display at the time of the second re-lottery display: see FIG. 32) are received, display control is performed so that the effect image 9e protrudes the identification information image 9b (see FIG. 41 (q1)). Then, the identification information (see FIG. 39 (i)) stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display is displayed again on the variable display device 9 (see FIG. 41 (r1)). In this case, the player recognizes that it is not controlled to the probability variation state. That is, it is recognized that the game has failed in the second re-drawing effect (specifically, the pressing timing of the pressing switch 515 is wrong).

  No. at the end of the jackpot game. If 12 commands (usually normal change display: see FIG. 32) are received, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control such that the identification information image 9b pushes out the production image 9e (see FIG. 41 (q2)). . Then, the player is notified that the probability variation state is displayed by displaying the probability variation symbol (see FIG. 41 (r2)). In this case, the player recognizes that the game has been successful in the second re-drawing effect. In other words, from the identification information stopped at the end of the variable display (see FIG. 39 (i)), the game is won (specifically, the pressing timing of the pressing switch 515 is correct), and the probability changing state is acquired. I feel as if I did it.

  As described above, the time from the start to the end of the second re-lottery effect is a fixed time. Therefore, it is necessary to change the period during which the display control as shown in FIG. 41 (p) is performed in accordance with the difference in timing when the player presses the push switch 515. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 calculates a period during which the effect image 9e is displayed as if standing on the earth. Then, control is performed so that the effect image 9e is displayed on the earth during the calculated period.

  Specifically, in this example, the operation in which the medium identification information image 9b presses the effect image 9e corresponds to the A operation shown in FIG. 31, and the operation in which the medium identification information image 9b is pressed by the effect image 9e. Corresponds to the B operation shown in FIG. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 repeats the A action and the B action, and ends the A action in the case of winning (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 41 (q2) and (r2)) In this case (in this example, the case shown in FIGS. 41 (q1) and (r2)), in order to end with the B operation, the number of repetitions of the A operation and the B operation, and the result notification period, that is, FIG. ) Or the period during which the screen shown in (r2) is displayed.

  Next, still another example of the second re-lottery effect will be described with reference to FIG. When the big hit game is finished, when the second re-drawing effect is not performed, the player is caused to display a screen for notifying the end of the big hit game on the variable display device 9 (see FIG. 42 (m)). When performing the second re-lottery effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 first causes the variable display device 9 to display an explanation display for explaining the game method (see FIG. 42 (n)). The production method until the big hit game ends is the same as the case shown in FIG.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a cube-shaped identification information image 9b in which identification information (in this example, “7”) constituting the probability variation symbol and other identification information are attached to each surface. And the aiming image 9f, which is an effect image having a shape as if the identification information image 9b was inserted, is displayed on the variable display device 9 (see FIG. 42 (o)).

  When the player operates the operation device 514, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control so as to rotate the identification information image 9b. In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 also displays on the variable display device 9 a display indicating the remaining time until the end of the second re-lottery effect (see FIG. 42 (p)).

  When the player depresses the push switch 515, the production control microcomputer 100 displays No. 1 at the end of the big hit game. If the 13 commands (display with time reduction at the second re-lottery: see FIG. 32) are received, the display control of the identification information image 9b is performed so that the surface with the non-probable variation symbol is directed to the front (FIG. 42). (See (q1)), the identification information (see FIG. 39 (i)) stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display is displayed again on the variable display device 9 (see (r1) in FIG. 42). In this case, the player recognizes that it is not controlled to the probability variation state. That is, it is recognized that the game has failed in the second re-drawing effect (specifically, the operation of the operation device 514 was mistakenly turned off).

  In addition, at the end of the jackpot game No. If 12 commands (usually normal change display: see FIG. 32) have been received, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control of the identification information image 9b so that the surface to which the positive change pattern is attached faces the front ( 42 (see FIG. 42 (q2)), the player is notified that the probability change state is controlled by displaying the probability change symbol (see FIG. 42 (q2)). In this case, the player recognizes that the game has been successful in the second re-drawing effect. That is, by winning the game from the identification information (see FIG. 39 (i)) stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display (specifically, the operation of the controller 514 is correct and the aim is set correctly), I feel as if I have acquired a probable state.

  As described above, the time from the start to the end of the second re-lottery effect is a fixed time. Therefore, it is necessary to change the period during which the display control as shown in FIG. 42 (q1) or (q2) is performed according to the difference in timing when the player presses the push switch 515. Therefore, when the push switch 515 is pressed and an operation signal is output, the effect control microcomputer 100 calculates a period during which display control as shown in FIG. 42 (q1) or (q2) is performed. Then, display control as shown in FIG. 42 (q1) or (q2) is performed only during the calculated period. For example, display control is performed such that the identification information image 9b vibrates or rotates to adjust the period.

  Specifically, in this example, when the identification information image 9b rotates or vibrates, the operation that changes from the state in which the non-probability variable symbol is displayed in the front to the state in which the probability variable symbol is displayed in the front is the A operation illustrated in FIG. The operation that changes from the state in which the probability variation symbol is displayed in front to the state in which the non-probability variation symbol is displayed in front corresponds to the operation B shown in FIG. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 repeats the A action and the B action, and ends the A action in the case of winning (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 42 (q2) and (r2)) In this case (in this example, the case shown in FIGS. 42 (q1) and (r2)), in order to end with the B operation, the number of repetitions of the A operation and the B operation and the result notification period, that is, FIG. ) Or the period during which the screen shown in (r2) is displayed.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described with particular attention to the operation for realizing the reach effect and the second re-lottery effect as described above. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the variation mode determination process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 43, in the variation mode determination process, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a reach mode when it does not receive a shift designation command (see FIG. 32) as a symbol designation command (step S601). The random number is extracted (step S602), and the reach mode (the type of reach effect) is determined (step S603). For example, if the reach mode determination random number value matches the reach mode determination value set in the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 44, the reach mode corresponding to the reach mode determination value is used. Determine as. Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number (in this case, a counter for generating a reach mode determining random number). Further, a counter for generating the reach mode determination random number is formed in the RAM, and the count value is updated by the random number update process. For example, +1 is added.

  In addition, here, as the reach production, one of the “shooting reach”, “sumo reach”, and “lock on reach” as described above is executed, as shown in FIG. When such “chance time” is also used, a reach mode determination value corresponding to “chance time” is also set in the reach determination table.

  And the stop symbol of a decoration symbol is determined (step S604). For example, when a designating command is received as a designating command, a design determining random number is extracted, and a decorative design stop symbol is determined according to the value of the design determining random number. In this case, the left middle right stop symbols are determined to be different. The counter for generating the symbol for determining the symbol is formed in the RAM, and the count value is updated by the random number update process. For example, it is incremented by 1 every time the process is executed.

  When a command for specifying non-probable variation is received as the symbol designating command, the stop symbol is determined to be a big hit (non-probable variation) symbol (see FIG. 33) according to the value of the random number for symbol determination. Specifically, the jackpot (non-probable variation) symbol shown in FIG. 33 is determined according to the symbol determination random number.

  If a probability variation designation (second re-lottery) command has been received as a symbol designation command, a stop symbol at the end of variable symbol display depending on the symbol determination random number (so-called temporary stop) A symbol (in this case, a big win (non-probable change) symbol) and a stop symbol at the end of the second re-drawing effect (a so-called final stop symbol, in this case, a probabilistic big hit symbol) are determined.

  If a command for probability variation per designation (no second re-lottery) is received as a symbol designation command, the stop symbol is determined to be a probability variation big hit symbol (see FIG. 33) according to the value of the random number for symbol determination. . Specifically, it is determined as one of the probable big hit symbols shown in FIG. 33 according to the value of the symbol for determining symbols.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) (step S605).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 45, in the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the normal variation time (if the variation designation time is received as the symbol designation command from the variation timer, the symbol designation is the same as the variation time). When a command other than that is received as a command, a predetermined time until the reach is established is set (step S611).

  Next, a process table corresponding to the variation mode is selected (step S612). Here, the variation mode is a reach mode in the case of reach, and in the case of a shift, it is a mode that is determined in advance to be used at the time of shift (a variation of the decorative design executed during the shift time). The change speed, the display position of the decorative design, and the type of character image displayed on the variable display device 9 during the change of the decorative design.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each aspect constituting one variation aspect (for example, each 0.1 second aspect constituting 4 seconds when the variation aspect takes 4 seconds) is described. Yes. The process timer set value is set with a variation time in each mode. The effect control microcomputer 100 refers to the process table and performs display control in a manner set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs display control execution data as a command to the VDP 109, and the VDP 109 generates image data based on the input command and outputs it to the variable display device 9.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the lighting state of various lamps based on the lamp control execution data when the time set in the process timer set value elapses (specifically, the display state of the lamp is designated). Lamp control execution data is output), and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70.

  The process data shown in FIG. 46 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the process timer set value set at the beginning of the process table in the process timer (step S613). Here, the display control execution data (that is, display control data 1) set immediately after the process timer set value in the process table is output to the VDP 109 as a command, and the lamp control data set immediately after that and The sound number data is output to the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70.

  Then, the data pointer indicating the data position in the process table is incremented by 1 (step S614), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S803) (step S615). When the data pointer is incremented by 1, the data pointer indicates the data position of the next (here, second) process timer set value in the process table.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 47, in the decorative symbol variation processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 first subtracts 1 from the variation timer (step S631). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the variation timer has expired, specifically, whether or not it has become 0 (step S632).

  If the variation timer has expired, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to reach (step S633). In this embodiment, if any of the variation pattern commands corresponding to the variation patterns # 1 to # 5 is received at the start of variation, it is determined to reach. When the reach is not reached, control is performed to stop and display the left, middle, and right decorative symbols (step S638), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). (Step S639).

  If it is decided to reach, a command for displaying an explanation screen (see FIG. 31, etc.) is output to the VDP 109 (step S634). Then, a value corresponding to a period (explanation display period) for displaying the explanation display screen on the effect timer is set (step S635). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the reach effect processing (step S804) (step S636). In this embodiment, after reaching reach, that is, after the variation timer has timed out in step S632, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control using the process table (specifically, the process timer). Display control based on an effect timer set by the user, instead of effect control based on the effect). Further, since the process table is not used, the production control microcomputer 100 is not explicitly shown in the following flowchart, but when performing display control based on the production timer, the lamp control for the lamp driver board 35 is performed together with the display control. Execution data output control and sound number data output control for the sound output board 70 are performed.

  If it is confirmed in step S632 that the variation timer has not expired, the effect control microcomputer 100 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S641). When the value of the process timer becomes 0 (step S642), process data switching control is performed (step S643). Specifically, the process timer set value pointed to by the data pointer in the process table is set in the process timer, and the display control execution data set immediately after the process timer set value is output to the VDP 109 as a command. Is output to the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70. Then, the data pointer is incremented by one.

  FIGS. 48 and 49 are flowcharts showing the reach effect processing (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the reach production process, the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the production timer value by 1 (step S652) if the explanation is being displayed (step S651). If the production timer has timed out, that is, 0 (step S653), the explanation display is displayed as a game production display (FIG. 12 (f), FIG. 17 (f1), FIG. 19 (f). A command for switching to (display shown in FIG. 4) is output to the VDP 109 (step S654). Further, a value corresponding to the operation effective period (see FIG. 30A) is set in the effect timer (step S655), and the process is terminated.

  If the explanation is not being displayed (step S651), it is confirmed whether or not the state is after the push switch is pressed (step S656). If it is a state before pressing, it is confirmed whether or not there is an operation of the operating device 514 by the player (step S657). If the operation device 514 is operated, that is, if an operation signal is output from the operation device 514, the identification information image and the effect image displayed on the variable display device 9 are displayed according to the operation amount indicated by the operation signal. A command for changing is output to the VDP 109 (step S658). Based on such control, the position change of the member image 9d as shown in FIG. 12 (f), the position change of the identification information image 9b as shown in FIG. 18 (f2), and FIG. Control of the position change of the identification information image 9b as shown in g) is executed.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs an operation signal from the push switch 515 when the push switch 515 is pressed within the operation effective period (before the production timer time-out set in step S655). In this case (step S659), the number of repetitions of the A operation and the B operation as described above and the result display period are calculated from the time until the time when the decorative symbol variation time elapses (step S660). . Then, a command for starting the A operation is output to the VDP 109 (step S661).

  If the condition that the push switch 515 is pressed is not satisfied within the operation effective period (after the operation effective period has elapsed or the press switch 515 is not pressed within the operation effective period), the process proceeds to step S671.

  If the state is after the push switch 515 has been pressed (step S656), when the timing for switching between the A operation and the B operation arrives, a command indicating the operation after the switching is output to the VDP 109 (step S662). Although not explicitly shown in the flowchart, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a value corresponding to the period of each operation in the production timer when the A operation is started or the B operation is started. When the production timer times out, it is determined that the switching timing has arrived.

  Further, when all of the A and B actions determined in step S660 have been completed (step S663), the effect control microcomputer 100 is a command for switching the display of the variable display device 9 from the display of the game effect to the result display. Is output to the VDP 109 (step S664), a time corresponding to the result display period is set in the effect timer (step S665), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S805). Update (step S666). In this embodiment, the command for switching to the result display includes information for displaying the final stop symbol.

  In step S671, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the operation effective period has ended. If not finished, the production timer is decremented by 1 (step S672). If the effect timer has not timed out, the process is terminated (step S673).

  When the production timer has timed out (in this case, when the operation valid period has expired), among the multiple types of game end productions that are determined to be executed when the push switch 515 is not depressed. Is selected (step S674), and a command for executing the selected game end effect is output to the VDP 109 (step S676). For example, when the “shooting reach” effect is executed, the effects illustrated in FIGS. 16 (i1) and (i2) correspond to a plurality of types of effects at the end of the game. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 100 generates, for example, a random number and determines which game end effect is selected based on the generated random number. In addition, the game end effect may be selected from a plurality of types of game end effects for the effect at the time of loss. As described above, when the push switch 515 is not pressed, a game end effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of game end effects, so that the player does not perform an operation. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of incongruity due to a sudden game result, and to prevent the player from getting bored by adding variations to the effects at the end of the game.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a time corresponding to the effect time at the end of the game in the effect timer (step S676), and ends the process.

  Note that, instead of changing the type of the game end effect based on the random number, the timing at the start of the game end effect may be changed. For example, in step S655, the production control microcomputer 100 generates a random number, selects an operation effective period from a plurality of types based on the generated random number, and sets the selected operation effective period in the production timer. . By doing so, the start timing of the game end effect can be varied, and as a result, the timing at the start of the game end effect can be selected from a plurality of types of timing.

  If it is after the operation valid period is over (step S671), the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the production timer (step S681), and the production timer times out (here, the production at the end of the game). When the period ends), the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs a command for switching the display of the variable display device 9 from the display of the effect at the end of the game effect to the result display to the VDP 109 (step S683). Then, the time corresponding to the result display period is set in the effect timer (step S684), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S805) (step S685).

  In step S684, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a time obtained by reducing the game end production execution time by the time calculated in step S660 as the result display period.

  In the decorative symbol variation stopping process, the effect control microcomputer 100 erases the result display and shifts to the control in the big hit gaming state when the result display period elapses.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S808) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big hit ending process, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the second re-lottery effect is to be executed (step S691). In this embodiment, No. 1 is displayed at the start of the variation of the decorative pattern. If the command 4 (see FIG. 32) is received, it is determined that the second re-lottery effect is to be executed. If the second re-lottery effect is not to be executed, a command for displaying the big hit end screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S695), and the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the variable pattern command reception waiting process ( The value is updated to a value corresponding to step S800) (step S696), and the process ends.

  If the second re-lottery effect is to be executed, a command for displaying an explanation screen (see FIG. 31, etc.) is output to the VDP 109 (step S692). Then, a value corresponding to a period (explanation display period) for displaying the explanation display screen on the effect timer is set (step S693). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second re-lottery effect process (step S809) (step S694), and the process ends.

  In the second re-lottery effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the same control as the reach effect process shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, although the contents of the explanation screen and the result display are different. In addition, the reach production process is completed when the result display is started, and the value of the production control process flag is updated so as to shift to the decorative symbol variation stop process (see steps S666 and S685). In the re-lottery effect, control is performed until the end of the result display period in the second re-lottery effect process in step S809. Therefore, when the second re-lottery effect processing is completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated so as to shift to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  As described above, in the above embodiment, when the operation signal is output from the push switch 515 as the operation means within the effect period (the reach effect period or the second re-lottery effect period), the effect display image (For example, an image of a bullet whose display is controlled so as to be fired from the identification information image 9b and the member image 9d), and the effect display image is changed in a different manner according to the difference in the output timing of the operation signal. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), as shown in FIG. 14, depending on the position of the member image 9d with respect to the identification information image 9b depending on the timing difference, the identification information image 9b is changed), in response to the change of the effect display image, the display period of the variable display determined by the pre-determining means and the effect display image from when the effect display image is changed A mode of change of the identification information image in the remaining time (for example, the number of operations A and B) is determined by calculation based on the remaining time until the elapsed time, and the identification information image is displayed in an image according to the determination result. Since it is configured to display on the device, it is possible to give the player an effect as if the player's operation had an effect on the result of the game. The display result of the variable display determined by the means, that is, the game result can be grasped, and the game result can be easily understood by the player by the display in which the effect image acts on the identification information image.

  Further, when an operation signal is output from the push switch 515 as the operation means within the effect period (reach effect period or second re-draw effect effect period), the display mode of the identification information image in the effect display image is changed (for example, The identification information image 9b is displayed so as to move), and the display mode of the identification information image is changed to a different mode according to the difference in the output timing of the operation signal (for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (f2)) When the display control is performed so as to collide with, the movement amount of the effect image 9e having the identification information is changed according to the position of the identification information image 9b being different according to the timing difference. After the display control is performed so that the information image 9b hits the effect image 9e, the display control is performed so that the identification information image 9b also moves. The direction and amount of movement may be changed, and after the display control is performed so that the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e hit, the shapes and patterns of the identification information image 9b and the effect image 9e are changed. In this case, the shape or pattern after the change may be changed according to the difference in position.) In response to the change of the identification information image, the predetermining means A mode of change of the identification information image in the remaining time (for example, between the A operation and the B operation) by calculation based on the determined display result of the variable display and the remaining time from when the identification information image is changed until the presentation period elapses. The identification information image is displayed on the image display device in a manner according to the determination result, so that the player's operation has influenced the game result. Performance In addition, the display result of the variable display determined by the pre-determining means according to the change method of the identification information image, that is, the result of the game can be grasped, and the display of the identification information image itself is changed. The game result can be easily understood by the player.

  Further, when an operation signal is output from the operation device 514 or the push switch 515 as the operation means within the effect period (reach effect period or second re-draw effect effect period), the viewpoint position with respect to the identification information image is moved, and The display mode of the identification information image is changed to a different mode according to the difference in the output timing of the operation signal from the operation switch 515 (for example, when the operation switch 515 is pressed at an early stage, the identification information image 9b is displayed for a long time. When the operation switch 515 is pressed at a late stage, the identification information image 9b is vibrated for a short time, and the movement of the viewpoint position is controlled to vibrate.) Corresponding to the movement, the remaining time is calculated by calculation based on the display result of the variable display determined by the predetermining means and the remaining time until the production period elapses. Since the identification information image is changed in mode (for example, the number of operations A and B), the identification information image is displayed on the image display device in a mode according to the determination result. The player can perform an effect as if the player's operation had an effect on the game result. Furthermore, the display result of the variable display determined by the pre-determining means according to the change of the identification information image, that is, the game result In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the game result by displaying the identification information image itself.

  In a pachinko gaming machine as a game machine, the reach effect period is determined in advance, and the second re-lottery effect period is also determined in advance. Therefore, no matter what timing the button is operated, the reach effect and the second re-lottery effect must be terminated when the determined period has elapsed. According to the control based on the inventions described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the effect control microcomputer 100 increases or decreases the period of the reach effect and the second re-lottery effect according to the difference in timing when the button operation is performed. It will be. Then, with respect to the reach effect, the timing at which the big hit game based on the win is started (the timing at which the game control microcomputer 560 recognizes the end of the reach effect, that is, the timing at which the variable time elapsed determined at the start of the variable display game). Therefore, there is a possibility that the stop display timing of the big hit symbol for notifying that it is a win (timing at which the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes the end of the reach effect) is shifted. However, in the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 keeps the reach production period and the second re-lottery production period constant even if the timing of the button operation varies.

  In the game machine described in Patent Document 3, the progress of the game depends on the player's operation. That is, when the player does not perform an operation, the game does not proceed, and when the player performs an operation quickly, the game proceeds quickly. However, in pachinko machines and the like, the variable information display period of the identification information is set in advance to a predetermined period, and the game (variable display game) must be terminated when the period elapses. Therefore, when the invention described in Patent Document 1 is applied to a game machine with a limited game period, it is difficult to end the game when the game period has elapsed.

  FIG. 51 is a partial perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine in which the operation device 514 and the push switch 515 are exchangeable. As shown in FIG. 51, the unit 550 on which the operation device 514 and the push switch 515 are mounted is configured to be detachable from the main body of the pachinko gaming machine. A connector 552 is provided on the main body side of the pachinko gaming machine, and a connector 551 connected to the connector 552 by a cable is provided in the unit 550. Operation signals from the operation device 514 and the push switch 515 are transmitted to the main body side of the pachinko gaming machine via the connectors 551 and 552.

  FIG. 52 is a partial perspective view for explaining that the unit 550 shown in FIG. 51 can be replaced with another unit 553. In the example shown in FIG. 52, the unit 553 is provided with only a push switch 515. Therefore, when the game effect as described above is executed, the unit 550 is attached, and if not, the other unit 553 is attached, so that it is possible to easily cope with pachinko machines having different specifications. When the unit 553 is mounted, in such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, the push switch 515 can be used in a game effect as shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. is there.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine 500 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a player uses a medal or a game ball as a game medium are taken as an example, but the present invention is an image-type game machine that operates on a personal computer, It can also be applied to home game machines. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called slot machine that uses medals as game media (may be game balls).

  In the above embodiment, since the # 1 command system shown in FIG. 32 is used, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect only in the case of a probable big hit. However, no. By dividing the “non-probable variation hit designation” command of 2 into a “non-probable variation designation (no second re-lottery)” command and a “non-probable variable hit designation (with a second re-lottery)” command, It is possible to execute the second re-lottery effect even when the probable big hit. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 can easily determine whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect in the case of the uncertain change big hit.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the predetermined transition condition (for example, the probability change state as the special game state) is based on either or both of the received result specifying command and the variable display pattern command. It has been determined whether or not to execute a notification effect for notifying that the transition condition has been established, but whether or not to execute the notification effect based on a specific gaming state end command (for example, a jackpot end command: see FIG. 32) It may be determined whether or not. When deciding whether or not to execute the notification effect based on the specific game state end command, even if an error (for example, garbled data between boards) occurs in the result specific command or variable display pattern command, the specific game state The notification effect can be reliably executed by the end command. In addition, when determining whether or not to execute the notification effect based on the specific gaming state end command, for example, the presence / absence of the second re-lottery effect is specified in more detail than the jackpot end time command illustrated in FIG. It is preferable to use command specifications (for example, “a command that designates a normal (non-probable) display without performing the second re-drawing effect”), “a command that designates a probable display without performing the second re-drawing effect”, “ 4 types of commands for “2 re-lottery effects and specifying normal display” and “commands for specifying 2nd re-lottery effects and specifying probability variation display”).

  In the above embodiment, the case where the game is started when the push switch 515 is pressed has been described. However, the game may be started based on the operation of the operation device 514.

  In the above embodiment, the operation device 514 as the operation means is a trackball. However, any coordinate designating member such as a joystick can be used as the operation means.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a game machine that executes a variable display game in which identification information is variably displayed on a display device.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the principal part of the circuit structure of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a circuit in the effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production method of 3D image by VDP. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a game by a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a game by a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows how to produce the identification information image for representing identification information. It is explanatory drawing which shows how to produce the identification information image for representing identification information. It is explanatory drawing which shows how to produce the identification information image for representing identification information. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change of a viewpoint. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the flow of an example of game production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the flow of an example of game production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the flow of an example of game production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of a display effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the other example of a display effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the further another example of a display effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the flow of the other example of a game effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the flow of the other example of a game effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the flow of the further another example of a game production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the flow of the further another example of a game production. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the side. It is a front view which shows the front of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example such as an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the random number for jackpot determination, and a jackpot determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the game production performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 2nd re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is a timing chart showing an example of the transmission timing of the effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display effect in the variable display apparatus containing a 2nd re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display effect in the variable display apparatus containing a 2nd re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the 2nd re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the further another example of a 2nd re-lottery effect. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation aspect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the table for reach determination. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during reach production. It is a flowchart which shows the process during reach production. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine which enabled exchange of the operation device and the push switch. It is a fragmentary perspective view for demonstrating that a unit is exchangeable.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Variable display device 100 Production control microcomputer 109 VDP
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 500 Game machine 501 Display apparatus 514 Operation device 515 Push switch 560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (6)

An image display device that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information based on establishment of predetermined variable display execution conditions and derives and displays a display result, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the image display device. A game machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when played,
Operation means for outputting an operation signal in accordance with a player's operation;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information in the image display device is the specific display result before the display result of variable display is derived and displayed;
An identification information image creating means for creating an identification information image for displaying the identification information using polygons;
Display control means for performing display control of a display screen of the image display device,
The display control means includes effect display image control means for creating an effect display image using the identification information image in an effect period of a predetermined length and displaying it on the image display device,
The effect display image control means includes:
Corresponding to the output of the operation signal from the operation means within the effect period, the display mode of the identification information image in the effect display image is changed, and the identification information according to the output timing difference of the operation signal Effect display image changing means for changing the display mode of the image to a different mode;
Corresponding to the change of the identification information image by the effect display image changing means, the display period of the variable display determined by the predetermining means and the identification information image are changed until the effect period elapses. An identification information display control means for determining a change mode of the identification information image in the remaining time by calculation based on the remaining time, and displaying the identification information image on the image display device in a mode according to the determination result. Have
The display control means includes display result deriving means for deriving and displaying the identification information image corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means on the image display device when the effect period has elapsed. Machine. The effect display image changing means changes to a predetermined effect display image at a predetermined timing when an operation signal is not output from the operation means within a predetermined effective period in the effect period. 1. A game machine according to 1. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect display image changing means selects a change timing of the effect display image from a plurality of types of timing. A game machine that transitions to a special gaming state in which a display result of identification information is likely to be a specific display result as compared to a normal gaming state on the condition that a predetermined transition condition is satisfied when the specific gaming state ends. ,
A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect control microcomputer for controlling the display state of the image display device based on the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer;
The game control microcomputer is:
A pre-determination means;
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of identification information until a display result is derived and displayed,
The pre-determining means determines whether to establish the predetermined transition condition and whether to notify that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied;
When the game control microcomputer starts variable display of identification information on the image display device, the result specifying command for specifying the determination result of the prior determination unit and the variable display time determination unit are determined A variable display pattern command capable of specifying a variable display time is transmitted as the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer, and when the specific game state is ended, the specific game state end command is used as the effect control command. Including command transmission means for transmitting to the control microcomputer;
The production control microcomputer is:
An identification information image creating means;
Display control means;
Command receiving means for receiving the effect control command;
Notification effect execution determining means for determining whether to notify that the predetermined transition condition is established based on either or both of the result specifying command and the variable display pattern command received by the command receiving means. When,
The notification effect starting means for starting the notification effect when the command receiving means receives the specific gaming state end command when the notification effect execution determining means determines to execute the notification effect. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The command transmission means uses, as the result specifying command, a transition condition establishment / notification command indicating that the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, and that a predetermined transition condition is established and a notification effect is performed, identification information The display result of the variable display is the specific display result, the transition condition is established / non-notification command indicating that the predetermined transition condition is established and the notification effect is not performed, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result A transition condition non-satisfied command indicating that a predetermined transition condition is not satisfied, or a non-specific gaming state command indicating that the display result of variable display of identification information is not a specific display result,
The game machine according to claim 4, wherein the notification effect execution determining means determines to execute the notification effect when the command receiving means receives the transition condition establishment / notification command. During variable display of the identification information, provided with variable display effect means for performing a predetermined effect by the identification information image,
The identification information image creating means can create an identification information image by pasting a movie image on a polygon.
6. The variable display producing device according to claim 1, wherein the variable display producing device performs the predetermined production using an identification information image obtained by pasting a movie image on a polygon created by the identification information image creating device. game machine.

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