JP2007151944A - Image generating device, game machine, image forming method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing technology which enables the switching display of a subtle difference of a line drawing to the same object even if an image data capacity is comparatively low. <P>SOLUTION: The image generating device has a texture data storage section (5000) storing texture data corresponding to a texture applied to an object, a line drawing data storage section (5001) storing a plurality of line drawing data corresponding to a line drawing prepared so as to apply to the same object, a line drawing selection means (501) to select one or more line drawings to be applied to the object, and an image data generating means (502) to generate image data in which line drawing data corresponding to the selected line drawing is applied to the texture. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing technique that can arbitrarily change a delicate line drawing expression of an object such as an animation, and relates to an improvement of the image processing technique that can be applied to an image processing apparatus having a relatively small image memory capacity.

  With the recent development of image processing technology, image processing apparatuses configured to display an object (animation) in an image display area are frequently developed. Such an image processing apparatus is mounted on a business or consumer game device, a pachinko gaming machine, or a slot machine, and is useful for enhancing the interest in games, pachinko, and slot machine games. The displayed object is displayed as a planar two-dimensional image or as a so-called three-dimensional (3D) image. A three-dimensional image can be obtained by converting an object arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space into a two-dimensional image based on a predetermined viewpoint.

  Usually, an object displayed as an image is displayed in a three-dimensional image in a three-dimensional representation in which textures are developed on polygons. In many cases, a two-dimensional image is displayed as an animation in which a line drawing is colored.

In recent years, image processing techniques have been devised that change the visual representation of the same object. For example, Japanese Patent No. 3466246 is such a video display device for gaming machines (Patent Document 1). This patent invention is configured to switch and display two-dimensional planar image data and three-dimensional computer graphics image data having three-dimensional reality for the same subject. By this switching display, when the two-dimensional image data is switched to the three-dimensional computer graphics image data for the same subject and displayed, the effect that the subject is raised from the display can be obtained. It was.
Japanese Patent No. 3466246 (paragraph 0025, FIG. 6, FIG. 7)

  By the way, in the world of animation, even if the same object (subject) is used, the visual representation of the object varies greatly depending on the form of the line drawing. For example, even if the outline and color are the same, the visual impression received from an object differs greatly depending on whether the default strong line drawing is applied or a line drawing with a large line width and a large number such as a dramatic drawing is applied. . This difference depends on whether a drawing tool used for drawing a line drawing is a pencil or a brush. It would be convenient if such a subtle line drawing difference could be appropriately changed in image display.

  However, in the conventional image processing apparatus, in order to express these subtle differences in line drawings, image data for creating different pictures (images) of the line drawings for the same object and displaying the pictures. Must be stored separately and read out for display. That is, there is no choice but to prepare separate image data for one object even if the tone (touch) of the line drawing is different.

  Even a conventional apparatus that can switch between two-dimensional image representation and three-dimensional image representation for the same subject, such as the above-mentioned Japanese Patent No. 3466246, alternates and expresses such slightly different line drawings. However, it is still necessary to store a plurality of pieces of image data for displaying the same object in the same scene. In this case, double / triple image data is held for an object having a line drawing change, which requires an enormous amount of image memory.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an image processing technique capable of switching and displaying subtle line drawing differences for the same object even with a relatively small image data capacity.

  In order to solve the above problems, an image generation apparatus according to the present invention includes a texture data storage unit that stores texture data corresponding to a texture applied to an object in an image generation apparatus for displaying an object including a line drawing. A line drawing data storage unit for storing a plurality of line drawing data corresponding to the line drawing created to be applied to the same object, a line drawing selection unit for selecting one or more line drawings to be applied to the object, and a texture And image data generating means for generating image data to which line drawing data corresponding to the selected line drawing is applied.

  The image generation method of the present invention also includes a step of selecting one or more line drawings created to be applied to the same object, and a texture applied to the object in the image generation method for displaying an object including a line drawing. On the other hand, a step of generating image data to which line drawing data corresponding to the selected line drawing is applied is provided.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of types of line drawings are prepared for the same object, and line drawing data for displaying each line drawing is stored. This line drawing data has a much smaller data capacity than image data including the texture information of the object, and even if a plurality of line drawing data is stored, the memory capacity is relatively small. When generating an image, line drawing data to be applied to texture data is selected, and a completed object (for example, animation) is displayed by synthesizing the selected line drawing and texture. By changing the line drawing to be selected, the tone (touch) of the line in the displayed object can be easily changed.

  Here, the “line drawing” represents one picture by a set of straight lines or curves of a single color or a plurality of colors, and has a role of, for example, bordering a texture or partitioning a boundary. The object image is completed by coloring the area surrounded by a part of the line drawing with the texture. The “line drawing” can be provided corresponding to, for example, a texture when a line is drawn with a brush or a texture when a line is drawn with a ballpoint pen or a pencil. In addition to showing the outline of the texture, it also includes a set of fine line segments expressed on the texture surface, such as wrinkles, scratches, streaks, shadows, aza, moles, and the like.

  In the present invention, it is preferable to read a plurality of line drawing data and apply the line drawings corresponding to the plurality of line drawing data together to the texture. With this configuration, since a plurality of line drawings are simultaneously selected and combined, the texture of the line drawing combined with the texture can be variously changed. Despite being an object and a texture, various line drawing expressions can be made by the number of combinations of a plurality of line drawings.

  Here, the “plurality of line drawing data” includes data displayed by changing the line width or the number of lines of the “line drawing”. This is because, with such line drawing data, by selecting “line drawing”, the line width and the number of lines can be varied to effectively change the tone (touch) of the object.

  In particular, the first line drawing data for displaying the first line drawing and the first line drawing when the “line drawing data” is superimposed on the first line drawing are eliminated while the first line drawing data is overlaid on the first line drawing. The second line drawing data for displaying a second line drawing different from the line drawing may be included. In this case, it is preferable to read out the first line drawing data and the second line drawing data, and apply both the first line drawing and the second line drawing to the texture.

  In the above configuration, the second line drawing eliminates the overlap with the first line drawing. For example, the second line drawing is a line segment having a predetermined width along the outline of the first line drawing. In this case, an image obtained by combining the first line drawing and the second line drawing is obtained by adding the width of the second line drawing to the width of the first line drawing, and the thickness of the line can be changed. Become. Further, for example, the second line drawing is based on adding a line drawing to a portion different from the first line drawing. In this case, where the outline of the texture is indicated by the first line drawing, another line drawing is added by the second line drawing according to the production of other line drawing, such as wrinkles, scratches, streaks, shadows, aza, moles, etc.・ Change is free.

  In the present invention, the texture data and the selected one or more line drawing data may be stored in different layers. In this case, frame image data is generated with reference to the texture data read from each of the different layers and one or more line drawing data. According to this configuration, line drawing data and texture data are separated and stored for each layer, and when image data is output, addition synthesis is performed for each pixel from these layers, and the result of performing hidden surface processing when necessary Image data is output in real time.

  In the present invention, one frame image data can be generated and stored by referring to texture data and one or more selected line drawing data. According to this configuration, one frame image is generated and stored in advance based on the texture or line drawing. Image display can be performed by reading out and outputting the frame image data in a timely manner.

  The present invention is also a gaming machine including the above-described image generation apparatus of the present invention, and is also a program for causing a computer to execute the image generation method of the present invention. This program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. That is, the program is installed or loaded into a memory in an information processing apparatus such as a business or home video game machine or a personal computer through various media such as a CD-ROM, a magnetic disk, a semiconductor memory, and a communication network. can do. In this case, these video game machines and personal computers function as gaming devices that simulate the gaming machine of the present invention.

  According to the present invention, according to the present invention, although a plurality of types of line drawings are prepared for the same object, the line drawing data has a much smaller data capacity than the image data including the texture information of the object. Therefore, the memory capacity consumption is relatively small. When generating image data of an object, line drawing data to be applied to texture data is selected, and the selected line drawing and texture are synthesized. If the line drawing to be selected is changed, the line tone (touch) of the displayed object can be easily changed.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, as an example of a gaming machine, a so-called first-class pachinko machine (hereinafter, abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) will be described as an example. However, the present invention can be applied to other pachinko machines (second type, third type, etc.) as long as the model has an image display function.

(Definition)
Terms used in the present embodiment are defined as follows.
“Amusement machines”: Pachinko machines and slot machine machines that are installed in halls and are subject to customary laws (“Abbreviations for“ Regulations on customs business operations and business optimization ”).
“Game Ball”: A ball (pachinko ball) (rented ball) used in a gaming machine, by allowing a card reader to read a predetermined card, or by directly inserting coins into a ball rental machine , Provided.
“Prize ball”: A game ball to be paid out by winning.

“Winning”: A game ball enters the winning gate.
“Winning hole”: It is set to pay out a winning ball when a game ball enters. In this embodiment, it corresponds to a general winning hole 111 and a big winning hole 113.
“Start winning prize opening”: means a game that is set to start a lottery when a game ball enters, and is also called “chucker”. In the present embodiment, it corresponds to the start winning opening 112.

“Big prize opening”: An electric accessory that is released as a result of a jackpot, also called an “attacker”. In the present embodiment, the big prize opening 113 corresponds.
“Lottery”: “Lottery” or “losing” lottery results are output with a predetermined probability when a game ball wins a winning prize opening.
“Big Bonus”: Refers to shifting to a special game as a result of lottery.

“Reach”: A “big hit” if one more condition is met. For example, if one more number is arranged in the “decorative symbol”, the symbol “big hit” is displayed.
“Normal game”: A game that is played before a “big hit”.
“Special game”: A game state advantageous to the player.

  “Special symbol”: A symbol for displaying the result of the lottery, and “Big jackpot” or “Lose” is displayed.

  “Decoration design”: A design for presenting a lottery result with an image having an impact on the player, and corresponds to a lottery result of “big hit” or “losing” displayed by “special design”. Usually, a decorative design is represented by a design such as a number or a symbol. A design such as individual numbers or symbols is simply referred to as a “decorative design”. In the gaming machine, a group of a series of decorative symbols (for example, 10 numbers “0” to “9”) is moved and displayed as a unit. This group of “decorative symbols” is called “a series of ornamental symbols”. In the gaming machine, one of the “series of decorative symbols” is selected. By displaying a combination of a plurality of the selected decorative symbols, “winning” or “losing” is displayed. The combination of the decorative symbols expressed by the combination of the plurality of selected decorative symbols is referred to as “decorative symbol combination”.

“Normal symbol”: a symbol indicating whether or not a game ball is likely to win a normal electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) having a start winning opening.
“Variation display”: Displaying a decorative symbol while moving a lottery.
“Holding number”: The cumulative number of game balls that have entered the winning slot, which is the number of waiting for a lottery due to winning. Usually an upper limit is set.

“Probability variation mode”: a probability variation mode, which is a mode in which a state in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher than in a normal game is formed.
“Time-saving mode”: A mode in which the fluctuation time of “special symbol” and “ordinary symbol” is shortened for a predetermined period or a period in which a unit game is executed a predetermined number of times.

(Structure of pachinko machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
In FIG. 1, a pachinko machine (game machine) 100 includes a game board (gauge board) that constitutes a game board surface and a game machine frame that supports and fixes the game board.

  The game board includes a plurality of nails 101, windmills 102a and 102b, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a normal electric accessory 104, a center decorative part 105, a special symbol display device 106, an effect display device 107, a normal symbol display device 108, an outside A rail 110, an inner rail 109, and the like are provided as game parts. Further, the game board is provided with a general winning port 111, a starting winning port 112, a big winning port 113, and an out port 114.

  The inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 115.

  The nail 101 and the windmills 102 a and 102 b are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 115. For example, the game balls that enter the game area 115 and move from the top to the bottom of FIG. 1 are irregularly moved, or the game balls to the general prize opening 111, the start prize opening 112, and the big prize opening 113 are The winning frequency and the passing frequency of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 are adjusted.

  The special symbol display device 106 is provided on the side of the inner rail 109, and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED 116 that displays the special symbol and four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings to the starting winning port 112 of the game ball. It is prepared for.

  In this embodiment, the 7-segment LED 116 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112, and “3” and “7”, which are special symbols corresponding to “big hit”, and “losing”. After the corresponding special symbol “-” is displayed in a variable manner, one of these three types of special symbols is stopped and displayed based on the result of the lottery.

  The four LEDs 117 are for displaying the number of lottery results held based on the winning of the game balls at the start winning opening 112. Each time the game balls win the start winning opening 112, the light is sequentially emitted. When the fluctuation display starts, the lights are turned off sequentially. That is, the number of light emission of the four LEDs 117 corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of holdings is notified to the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112. As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 is set to four. Then, when the number of reserves is four and a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112, the number corresponding to winning at the start winning opening 112 without performing a lottery based on the winning of the game ball. Only to play the prize ball.

  The effect display device 107 is a display device for displaying an image including a decorative design, and is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 115 so that the player can easily recognize it, and displays related to various effects. A liquid crystal display device for performing the above is provided.

The display screen 118 is an area in which an image is provided to the player so as to be visually recognized on the liquid crystal display device provided in the effect display device 107. On the display screen 118, a set of decorative symbols is displayed. As a set of decorative designs, for example, “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, There are “9”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”. During the variation period of the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols are displayed alternately in the order determined by the gaming machine. At the end of the decorative symbol variation period, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped and displayed as decorative symbols. The combination of these three decorative symbols indicates “big hit” or “lost”. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is “losing”, decorative symbols other than the combination of specific decorative symbols corresponding to “big hit” are stopped and displayed.
The effect display device 107 provides not only image parts and decorative designs, but also background images of these, and object (character) images for giving the player a sense of expectation of transition to a reach state and “big hit”. Are also displayed around the decorative design. The image generated by the image generation apparatus (method) of the present invention relates to this object image.
Further, the effect display device 107 may display the number of winnings of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 and notify the player of the current number of winnings at the starting winning opening 112.

Below the effect display device 107, an ordinary electric accessory 104 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 104 opens and closes to guide the game ball to the start winning opening 112.
A big prize opening 113 is formed below the ordinary electric accessory 104. The big prize opening 113 becomes a “hit” and when the game shifts to a special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls and opens. In the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed in a special game. More specifically, during a unit game, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the big prize opening 113, it may shift to the next unit game. As much as possible, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed. In the present embodiment, the specific area 121 is formed in the special winning opening 113, but the specific area 121 is not necessarily formed. In this case, when shifting to the special game, it is guaranteed that 15 unit games will be executed.

  The center decorative component 105 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the effect display device 107. The center decoration part 105 plays a role of protecting the effect display device 107 or decorating the pachinko machine 100. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the game ball that has entered the through portion 105 a formed at the upper part of the center decorative part 105 passes through the center decorative part 105 and is placed below the center decorative part 105. A flow path is formed so as to move to the formed stage 105b.

  The normal symbol operation gate 103 is provided between the normal electric accessory 104 and the inner rail 109. For example, a game ball can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 103 from top to bottom. It is configured.

  The normal symbol display device 108 is provided at a position facing the normal symbol operation gate 103 through the normal electric accessory 104. For example, the 7-segment LED 122 for displaying the normal symbol and the normal symbol operation gate 103 for the game ball are provided. And four LEDs 123 that display the number of passages to. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not the normal electric accessory 104 is to be released according to the result of a lottery performed with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 as a trigger.

  The normal symbol display device 108 causes the 7-segment LED 122 to emit light based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 and, for example, “7” and “−” as the normal symbols are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, it is determined as “winning” and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”, and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not opened.

  The four LEDs 123 indicate the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operating gate 103. The regular LEDs are sequentially lit each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 103, and the normal symbol variation display is displayed. Turns off sequentially when starting. That is, the number of passages of the normal symbol operation gate 103 is notified to the player by the number of light emission of the four LEDs 123.

  The general winning opening 111 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 103 and the inner rail 109. When a gaming ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.

  The out port 114 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 115 and collects game balls that have not won any of the start winning port 112, the general winning port 111, and the big winning port 113. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100.

The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 124, a front frame 125, a transparent plate 126, a door 127, and a ball tray unit 128.
The outer frame 124 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 125 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 124, and is attached to the outer frame 124 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The front frame 125 has a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, electrical decoration parts 130a to 130d such as game effect lamps that are turned on according to the state of the game are provided on the peripheral edge of the front frame 125.

  The transparent plate 126 is for protecting the game board, and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. A player plays a game through the transparent plate 126 while seeing through the game area 115 of the game board.

  The door 127 is for supporting the transparent plate 126, and is attached to the front frame 125 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 125. The ball tray 128a stores a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, and fires the game balls. A mechanism for sending out the game ball to the mechanism for the above, a ball removal mechanism for extracting the stored game ball into a ball exit storage box (so-called dollar box), a firing handle 131, an operation switch 132, and the like.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism. More specifically, when the player presses the bullet release button 128b, a part of the bottom surface of the ball tray 128a is opened, and the game ball stored in the ball tray 128a is released to the outside.

  The launch handle 131 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 115. When the player rotates the launch handle 131, the game ball is guided toward the game area 115 by being guided by the inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.

The operation switch 132 is operated by the player, and a game effect is executed by reflecting the operation content. In the present embodiment, the operation switch 132 includes a push button and a cross key (not shown).
In addition, speakers 133 for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided on both sides of the ball removal mechanism 128b.

(Outline of the game)
Here, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
First, in a state where the rented game balls are placed on the ball tray 128a, when the player turns the launch handle 131 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game balls are directed toward the game area 115. Fired. The game ball that has entered the game area 115 collides with the nail 101 or the windmill 102 formed in the game area 115, and moves in the game area 115 from top to bottom while moving irregularly.

  At the start of the game, the decorative screen is not displayed on the display screen 118 of the effect display device 107, an image in which a predetermined character (object) moves around on the background image, and character information indicating the theme of this gaming machine Is displayed.

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, a predetermined number of winning balls (four winning balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a, and the special symbol display device 106 displays a variation display of the symbols. Be started. The lottery is started based on the winning. Corresponding to the start of the lottery, the decorative symbol is displayed on the display screen 118 and the variable display is started. When the result of the lottery executed based on the winning is “losing”, a special symbol corresponding to “losing” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Then, a “reach” effect is executed on the display screen 118 as necessary, and a predetermined combination of decorative images corresponding to “losing” is displayed in the final stop, and then the mode shifts to a standby mode.

  The object image composed of the texture and the line drawing displayed by the image generating apparatus (method) of the present invention is applied to the character displayed in this “reach” effect. A feature of the present invention is that the line drawing applied to the texture is switched and displayed in accordance with the degree of expectation and the degree of progress in the “reach” effect.

  On the other hand, when the result of the lottery executed based on the winning is “big hit”, after executing the reach effect, a special symbol corresponding to “big win” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 in this stop. The The display screen 118 displays a predetermined combination of decorative symbols corresponding to “big hit”, and then shifts to a special game.

In the special game, the special prize opening door 120 falls and the special prize opening 113 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the open big winning opening 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In this embodiment, when the grand prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or when a specific number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening 113, the grand prize opening door 120 is raised. Then, the big prize opening 113 is closed.
In the following description, when the specific number is 10, that is, either the big prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or ten game balls are won in the big prize opening 113. A description will be given by taking as an example a case where the grand prize opening door 120 is raised when the state is reached.

When the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the big winning opening 113 while the winning opening 113 is open, the big winning opening 113 is opened again. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 113 is performed up to 15 times. That is, as described above, in the special game, a unit game in which the opening / closing of the special winning opening 113 is set as a set is performed 15 times at maximum.
In this way, when a special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122) starts to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108, the normal electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation. When the ordinary electric combination 104 is opened, the game ball can win the start winning opening 112 without passing between nails (so-called life nails) above the start winning opening 112.

  Further, according to the result of the lottery executed based on the winning at the start winning opening 112, the mode is shifted to either the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game is executed. When shifting to the “probability change mode”, the special symbol display device 106 displays “7” as the special symbol, and the effect display device 107 executes an effect indicating the shift to the “probability change mode” to play the game. Inform the person. Further, when shifting to the “short time mode”, the special symbol display device 106 displays “3” as the special symbol, and the effect display device 107 executes an effect indicating that the transition to the “short time mode” is performed. , Inform the player.

  As described above, when the transition to the “probability change mode” is performed after the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while after the execution of the special game.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a. If the game ball has not won any winning opening, the game ball flows into the out opening 114.

(Description of system configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG.
Inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole pachinko machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs and data necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 described later and other game controls. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, an electrical decoration board 208 is connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores programs and data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, which will be described later, and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The effect display device 107 includes a liquid crystal display device, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The decoration display and the object image according to the present invention are displayed on the display screen 118 by the effect display device 107.

  The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 107. In particular, the image data ROM 202e stores texture data corresponding to the texture of the object image and a plurality of line drawing data corresponding to a plurality of line drawings applied to the texture.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the effect display device 107. The video RAM 202f can store a plurality of frame image data. The image data related to the decorative design read from the image data ROM 202e is developed in the individual frame image storage unit of the video RAM 202f for each decorative design. The image data developed in each frame image storage unit is displayed on the display screen 118 by the effect display device 107. Needless to say, the display screen 118 may be configured to include the effect display device 107 using, for example, a plasma display instead of the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 133.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as a peripheral device for performance, in addition to the performance display device 107 and the speaker 133, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. For example, as the illumination component 130, an illumination component (LED) that is lit when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is lit during execution of a special game, and an illumination component that is lit during a prize ball ( LED).

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the operation switch 132 and transmits the detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a recognizes the operation content of the operation switch 132.

  The I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-mentioned electrical decoration part 130 is connected to the electrical decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 is output to the electrical decoration part. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 130 performs lighting or light extinction.

(Prize opening board 203)
On the winning opening board 203, a start winning opening switch 210 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 112, a normal symbol operating gate switch 211 for detecting the passing of the gaming ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103, A general winning opening switch 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the winning opening 111, a large winning opening switch 213 that detects a winning of a gaming ball to the big winning opening 113, and a specification formed in the large winning opening 113 A specific area detection switch 214 that detects passage of a game ball to the area 121 is connected.

  Based on the signals transmitted from the start winning port switch 210, the normal symbol operating gate switch 211, the general winning port switch 212, the large winning port switch 213, and the specific area detecting switch 214, the winning port board 203 It identifies which region has passed and transmits a game ball passing signal indicating the identified result to the main control board 201.

  Further, the prize winning board 203 has an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 215 for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104, a prize winning solenoid 216 for opening the prize winning opening 113, and the prize winning opening 113. A specific area solenoid 217 for controlling the movement of the game ball is connected. Specifically, the specific area solenoid 217 makes it easy to pass the game ball to the specific area until the specific area detection switch 214 detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121, and enters the specific area 121. When the passage of the game ball is detected, the state where the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 becomes easy is released.

  The prize opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the ordinary electric combination 104 to the ordinary electric combination solenoid 215 when an ordinary electric combination release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as will be described later. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation.

  In addition, when the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize winning hole board 203 outputs a current for driving the big prize winning hole door 120 to the big prize winning hole solenoid 216. As a result, the special prize opening door 120 falls and the special prize opening 113 is opened. On the other hand, when a special winning opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for driving the special winning opening door 120 is stopped. As a result, the grand prize opening door 120 stands and the special prize opening 113 is closed.

  Furthermore, when the game ball passes through the specific area 121, it is determined that the special game will be transferred to the next unit game, and when the specific area control instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 is specified. A current for releasing the state where the passing of the game ball to the area 121 becomes easy is output to the specific area solenoid 217. As described above, in this embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are continued in one special game.

(LED drive board 204)
A special symbol display device 106 and a normal symbol display device 108 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When a special symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as described later, the LED drive board 204 receives the 7-segment LED 116 disposed in the special symbol display device 106 based on the special symbol display instruction signal, The four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings are made to emit light. In addition, when the normal symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204, based on the normal symbol display instruction signal, the 7-segment LED 122 disposed in the normal symbol display device 108, and the gate passage The four LEDs 123 for displaying the numbers are caused to emit light.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 131 for launching a game ball into the game area 115. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 131 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 115.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 115.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives a prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201 as will be described later, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is paid out to the ball tray 128a. Thus, the dispensing device 218 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is controlled. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  The winning a prize board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. This is distributed to the board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the decoration board 208.

Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.
(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. Specifically, based on the game ball passing signal, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is a start winning port 112, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a general winning port 111, a large winning port 113, and a specific area 121. Which of the above has been passed is determined.
The winning determination unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instructing unit 303 transmits the award ball number signal indicating the number of winning balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 (that the game ball has won the start winning port 112), the payout instructing unit 303 receives the award. The prize ball number signal indicating that the number of balls is “4” is transmitted to the payout control board 206.

  When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the general winning opening 111, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send. Further, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “15” to the payout control board 206. Send.

Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.
The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol lottery section 304)
The special symbol lottery unit 304 generates and acquires a random number ranging from “0” to “65535”, for example, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the start winning opening 112. For example, if no random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area in the RAM 202 c, the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 305.

On the other hand, when a random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area, the acquired random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. In this embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 304 can be stored in the special symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. Then, the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 305 and deletes the output random number from the special symbol random number storage region.
The special symbol lottery unit 304 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and a RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 305)
The winning determination unit 305 determines whether the random number output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” or “lost” based on the random number value output by the special symbol lottery unit 304. Further, when the “big hit” is true, it is determined whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the “big hit”. These determinations are made using, for example, a lottery table.

  Then, if it corresponds to “big hit”, the bonus flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. Further, when the “accuracy change mode” is applicable, the probability change flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. On the other hand, in the case of “time reduction mode”, the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery table that is different between the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and the other cases (the case where the mode is shifted to the “short-time mode” and the normal game is played) is used. It is determined whether it corresponds to the above-mentioned “big hit” or “losing”.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery table used when shifting to the “probability change mode”, the case of shifting to the “time reduction mode”, and the case of performing a normal game There are two lottery tables, the normal lottery table to be used.

And, in the case of shifting to the “probability mode”, the probability of being a “big hit” is higher than the case of shifting to the “short-time mode” and the case of performing a normal game. The contents of the two lottery tables are set.
The winning determination unit 305 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol display instruction unit 306)
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines the special symbol variation display time in the special symbol display device 106 based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and determines the result determined by the winning determination unit 305. Based on this, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”) is more than that in the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on The special symbol variation display time is made much shorter than when playing “games”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “probability change mode”, “7” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. On the other hand, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “time reduction mode”, “3” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Further, in the case of “losing”, “−” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106.

The special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the special symbol variation display time, and the like, and the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern is displayed on the LED drive base. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
When the winning determination unit 305 determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” by the winning determination unit 307 and the bonus flag in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, The special winning opening release instruction signal is transmitted to the substrate 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. After that, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 121 formed in the big prize opening 113 based on the result of the determination in the winning determination section 301, the special prize opening release instruction section 307 performs the specific area control. An instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released.

  Thereafter, for example, when it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the prize winning opening 113, or when it has been determined that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the prize winning opening 113 was opened, the prize winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 Then, a large winning opening closing signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  When the big prize opening 113 is closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 facilitates the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 while the big prize opening 113 is being opened. It is determined whether or not the state has been released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the special winning opening 113 is opened 15 times. . That is, it is determined whether or not 15 unit games have been consumed.

  As a result of these determinations, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is facilitated and all the unit games in the special game have not been digested, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 The prize winning opening instruction signal is transmitted to the prize winning board 203 to shift to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the prize winning opening 113 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed. Do.

On the other hand, when all the rounds of the special game have been completed, the special game has ended, and the special winning opening 113 is not opened. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 121 while the special winning opening 113 is opened, it is a so-called “punk” state, and whether or not all unit games in the special game have been consumed. Regardless, the special game is forcibly terminated. Accordingly, in this case as well, the special winning opening 113 is not opened.
The special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a random number within a predetermined range. Then, when the normal symbol is not being displayed in the normal symbol display device 108 (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the normal symbol lottery result), the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 310. .

On the other hand, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display device 108, the obtained random number Are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. . Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
The winning determination unit 310 determines whether the random number output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing” based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, using the lottery table that is different between the case of shifting to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” and the case of performing a normal game, either “winning” or “losing” described above is used. Judgment is made as to whether this is the case.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, a special mode lottery table used when shifting to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” and a normal lottery table used when a normal game is being performed. There are two lottery tables.

The two lottery tables are set so that the probability of “winning” is significantly higher in the case of shifting to “probability mode” or “short-time mode” than in the case of playing a normal game. Is set. As a result, the probability of winning a normal symbol when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” is increased. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”, the normal electric accessory 104 is released more frequently than when the normal game is played, and the ball is held as much as possible. The game can be progressed without being reduced.
The winning determination unit 310 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instructing unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the normal symbol based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310. A normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 108 is determined. Then, a display pattern based on the determined stop symbol and the normal symbol variation display time is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”). The normal symbol variation display time is made much shorter than when they are not turned on (than when the normal game is played).

  If the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.

Then, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the normal symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
Based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, etc., the normal electric combination driving instruction unit 312 determines the operation mode of the normal electric combination 104, A normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”). The operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104, for example, the opening time is determined so that the game ball can be easily won at the start winning opening 112, compared with the case where they are not turned on (than when the normal game is performed). Like to do.

  Note that the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 is the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 301, the result of determination by the winning determination unit 305 (special symbol lottery result), the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display. Based on the special symbol variation display time determined by the instruction unit 306, an effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.
The production command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.
(Direction command analysis unit 401)
The effect command analysis unit 401 operates according to the flowchart of FIG. 11 and analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313). For example, when an effect command indicating the special symbol lottery result and the special symbol variation display time is input from the main control board 201, the flag storage unit 408 is referred to, the current game mode is acquired, and these information are obtained. Is output to the effect control unit 402.

In addition, when it is configured to change the variation pattern of the decorative design according to the player's operation, the operation signal of the operation switch 132 is acquired and the variation pattern information to be changed based on the operation signal is output. To do.
In addition, the process which the production | presentation command analysis part 401 performs is not limited to these, The process according to the content of the production | presentation command is performed suitably.
The effect command analysis unit 401 is realized by using a sub CPU 202a, a ROM 202b, and a RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Production pattern storage unit 403)
The effect pattern storage unit 403 stores information on the decoration symbol combination information to be stopped and displayed in the main stop, the decoration symbol variation pattern, the reach effect time, and the effect contents in the reach effect. These pieces of information are determined by the effect control unit 402 according to the lottery result.

  As the decorative symbol variation pattern, a plurality of variation patterns related to the sequence of symbol transition from the variation display start to the main stop are set in a table. The reach production time is an extra time required to produce the “reach” when the “reach” is applied.

  The contents of the “reach” effect include object specification information for specifying the type of object to be displayed between reach and the actual stop, position information in the virtual three-dimensional space for each elapsed time of the object, and elapsed time of the object Motion information for each, and viewpoint position information for each elapsed time. In particular, in the present embodiment, line drawing specifying information for specifying the type of line drawing applied to the object is included.

  The effect pattern storage unit 403 corresponds to the ROM 202b.

(Production control unit 402)
The effect control unit 402 is a functional block that operates based on a part of the flowchart of FIG. The effect control unit 402 refers to the effect pattern storage unit 403 based on information such as a special symbol lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 401, and generates and outputs effect information.
First, the effect control unit 402 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the display screen 118 of the effect display device 107 at the time of this stop. Specifically, when the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit” and the mode shifts to “probability change mode”, “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “999” ”,“ AAA ”,“ CCC ”, and“ EEE ”are determined as combinations of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit” and the mode shifts to the “short time mode”, “000”, “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”, “ A combination of any one of “BBB”, “DDD”, and “FFF” is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed. The combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 107 may be determined by lottery, for example.

  Furthermore, when the lottery result of the special symbol is “losing”, the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed is determined so that the combination of different decorative symbols is displayed on the display screen 118.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect control unit 402 includes object specifying information for specifying the type of object to be displayed between reach and the actual stop, position information in the virtual three-dimensional space for each elapsed time of the object, object Including movement information for each elapsed time, viewpoint position information for each elapsed time, and the like are output as effect information.
Here, the effect control unit 402 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Image generation unit 405)
Based on the effect information output from the effect control unit 402, the image generation unit 405 generates image data for displaying an object related to the decorative symbol and the “reach” effect, and outputs the image data to the effect display device 107. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.
The image generation unit 405 is realized by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub-control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 406)
The sound generation unit 406 generates sound data based on information output from the effect command analysis unit 401, the effect control unit 402, and the like, and outputs the sound data to the speaker 133.
For example, when the variation pattern information of the decorative pattern is output from the effect control unit 402, the expectation of “reach” or “big hit” is made corresponding to the decorative symbol in accordance with the progress degree of the variation pattern. Sound data that excites is generated and output to the speaker 133. When the production information related to the “reach” production is output from the production control unit 402, audio data is generated in accordance with the progress of the “reach” production, and is output to the speaker 133.

Needless to say, the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 406 is not limited to these.
The sound generation unit 406 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, the RAM 202c, and the sound source circuit 202g provided on the sub control board 202.

  The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than the functions described above. Also, the functions of the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 are not limited to the above description, and may be implemented with various knitting.

Next, a functional configuration implemented by the image generation unit 405 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the image generation unit 405. Such functional blocks are realized by operating according to a flowchart as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the image generation unit 405 includes a line drawing data storage unit 5000, a texture data storage unit 5001, an object data storage unit 5002, a line drawing selection unit 501, an image data generation unit 502, a frame image storage unit 503, an image composition. A unit 504 and a drawing control unit 505.

  Among these, the line drawing data storage unit 5000, the texture data storage unit 5001, and the object data storage unit 5002 correspond to the image data ROM 202b. The line drawing selection unit 501 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c. The image data generation unit 502, the image composition unit 504, and the drawing control unit 505 are realized by an image control processor 202d controlled by the sub CPU 202a. The frame image storage unit 503 corresponds to the video RAM 202f.

(Line drawing data storage unit 5000 and texture data storage unit 5001)
The line drawing data storage unit 5000 stores a plurality of types of line drawing data according to the present invention. The texture data storage unit 5001 stores texture data representing the texture to which the line drawing is applied.
The line drawing displayed by the line drawing data is a two-dimensional image representing one picture by a set of straight lines or curves of a single color or a plurality of colors. Although the line drawing data has no physical difference from the texture data in that it is a two-dimensional pattern, it differs mainly in that it is data related to line information that borders the texture and partitions the boundary. Therefore, the line drawing data is stored in a bitmap format or a compressed image format based on the bitmap format, like the texture data. It is preferable that the line drawing data does not include color information (monotone) because the data capacity can be greatly reduced.

  For example, assume that FIG. 13A is an image of an object OBJ1 that is desired to be displayed in a certain frame period. This object OBJ1 includes parts p01 to p04 corresponding to the human skin part, parts p11 to p19 corresponding to the clothing part, and parts p21 and p22 corresponding to the shoe part. The object OBJ1 has a different texture to be applied depending on whether it is a human skin portion, a clothing portion, or a shoe portion.

  In a normal object (animation), a texture and a line drawing are stored as integral image data and called as necessary. In this embodiment, the texture TXT and the line drawing are stored as separate data in this way. Examples are texture TXT shown in FIG. 13B and line drawing LN1 shown in FIG. 13C.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13B, only the texture TXT among the components of the object OBJ1 is stored in the texture data storage unit 5001 as texture data. A texture txt1 for human skin is applied to the human skin portion, a texture txt2 for clothing is applied to the clothing portion, and a texture txt3 for shoes is applied to the shoe portion. The eye texture txt4 is also applied to the eye portion that determines the facial expression.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13C, among the components of the object OBJ1, the line drawing LN1 applied to the texture TXT is stored in the line drawing data storage unit 5000 as line drawing data. In addition to forming the boundary of the texture TXT, the line drawing LN1 also adds a hair constituent line ln1 and eye, nose and mouth contour lines ln2. By applying the line drawing LN1 to the texture TXT, the object OBJ1 as shown in FIG. 13A can be displayed as an image.

  Line drawing data for displaying such a line drawing is provided in accordance with the texture for each same object. When the object to which the line drawing is added moves (for example, when the shape changes every frame period), line drawing data for expressing the line drawing corresponding to the object is provided for each frame.

  The object picture is completed by coloring the area surrounded by the line drawing expressed by the line drawing data with the texture. As the texture of the line included in the line drawing, for example, a texture when drawn with a brush or a texture when drawn with a ballpoint pen or pencil can be expressed. Line drawing data prepared in advance so as to be a line drawing corresponding to these line qualities can be stored. The line drawing not only shows the outline of the texture, but also includes a set of fine line segments expressed on the texture surface, such as wrinkles, scratches, streaks, shadows, azas, moles, and the like. That is, the line drawing can be said to be an image to which details (details) are added to the texture.

  A plurality of line widths of line drawings can be prepared according to the tone (touch) desired to be expressed in the object. For example, in the case of a line drawing for a strong deformed animation, a solid line that partitions the texture and has a substantially uniform line width can be obtained. On the other hand, if it is a realistic dramatic animation, it can be drawn with a relatively thick line drawn with a brush and with a line width change.

  Further, as the number of lines in a line drawing, it is possible to express a dramatic object by drawing a boundary with a plurality of lines. In addition, the number and amount of hair, texture, wrinkles, scratches, muscle streaks, shadows, aza, moles, etc. can be expressed by changing the number of lines in the line drawing.

  The line drawing corresponding to one object is not limited to one. That is, a plurality of types of line drawing data may be provided for the same object. In this case, each of the plurality of line drawing data is provided for the number of frame periods during which the object is moving. The plurality of line drawing data are obtained by changing the line width or the number of lines of the line drawing bordering the texture even if the same object has the same shape (posture). That is, a plurality of line drawings are stored so as to be selectable for the same shape of the same object. By selecting one or more of the line drawing data, the line width and the number of lines can be arbitrarily changed according to the program, and the tone (touch) like the difference in writing can be changed effectively. .

FIG. 13D shows an example of such a plurality of line drawings.
FIG. 13D shows a line drawing LN2 created to be applied to the same object OBJ1 to which the line drawing LN1 is applied. Similar to the line drawing LN1, the line drawing LN2 is applied to the texture TXT to express an object image different from the case where the line drawing LN1 is applied.

  As shown in FIG. 13D, in the line drawing LN2, the constituent line ln21 of the hair is changed, and an outline ln22 about the clothes is added. By applying the line drawing LN2 to the texture TXT, an object OBJ2 as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed. The object OBJ2 is the same as the object OBJ1, but the line drawing information expressing details is changed, so that the object OBJ2 has an impression different from that in FIG. 13A. In this way, by using instead of the line drawing LN1, it is possible to create line drawing data so that images of different objects can be expressed.

  Further, the line drawing data may be created on the assumption that the line drawing is used in combination with other line drawing instead of the alternative. Such line drawings are superimposed to change the expression of the entire line drawing. For example, when the first line drawing that can express a certain texture by itself is superimposed on the first line drawing, the overlap with the first line drawing is eliminated, and the line width and the number of lines are increased. It is the comprised 2nd line drawing.

FIG. 13E shows an example of a line drawing created on the premise that it is used together with such other line drawing data.
FIG. 13E shows a line drawing LN3 created to be applied to the same object OBJ1 to which the line drawing LN1 is applied. However, the line drawing LN3 adds a line drawing of a specific part, and is used together with the line drawing LN1 or the line drawing LN2 and is premised on being applied to the texture TXT at the same time.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13E, the line drawing LN3 does not include texture outline information. Instead, a heel line ln31, a blood vessel line ln32, a sweat ln33, a heel ln34, and the like that add details to the facial expression are added. The line drawing LN3 is a line drawing for changing the impression of the face, and is characteristic in that it is always used together with the line drawings LN1 and LN2. By applying such a line drawing LN3 to the texture TXT together with the line drawing LN2, for example, an object OBJ3 as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed. Since this line drawing LN3 can also be used together with the line drawing LN1, the expression of the expression can be made as shown in FIG. 15 while maintaining the impression of clothing as shown in FIG. 13A.

  When a plurality of line drawing data are used together, line drawing information of a part independent of other line drawing is added like the line drawing LN3, or a closely complementary line drawing may be produced. For example, when the first line drawing is basically used and the line width is increased, the second line drawing can be produced so that the periphery of the first line drawing is increased.

FIG. 16A to FIG. 16C show examples of such line drawings produced in a complementary manner.
FIG. 16A is a first line drawing LN4 including basic contour information. FIG. 16B is a second line drawing LN5 produced to increase the line width of the first line drawing. By using the second line drawing LN5 together with the first line drawing LN4, the line width can be expressed thickly as shown in FIG. 16C. That is, it is possible to change the thickness of the same line drawing while the original line drawing is displayed.

(Object data storage unit 5002)
The object data storage unit 5002 stores normal object data other than texture data and line drawing data according to the present invention. For example, polygon shape information, relative position information of polygons constituting the object, arrangement / orientation information in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the like are stored so that an image in the virtual three-dimensional space can be displayed.

(Frame image storage unit 503)
The frame image storage unit 503 is configured to be able to store frame images divided into a plurality of layers. In this embodiment, a texture data layer 5030, a first line drawing data layer 5031, and a second line drawing data layer 5032 are provided. It has been. In FIG. 5, two line drawing data layers are shown. However, if three or more line drawing data are simultaneously applied to the same texture, the line drawing data layer may be further increased.

(Line drawing selection means 501)
The line drawing selection unit 501 specifies a line drawing for displaying an object based on the effect information supplied from the effect control unit 402. That is, the line drawing selection unit 501 performs the next frame period based on the object specifying information for specifying the object type, the position information in the virtual three-dimensional space for each elapsed time of the object, and the motion information for each elapsed time of the object. It is determined what to apply as a line drawing for the object to be displayed. Then, the line drawing data for the selected line drawing is read from the line drawing data storage unit 5000.

(Image data generating means 502)
The image data generation unit 502 reads out image data corresponding to the object designated from the effect control unit 402 from the object data storage unit 5002 for each frame period, and generates an object image. When the display of the object according to the present invention is designated, the image data generation unit 502 reads the texture data of the designated object from the texture data storage unit 5001 and stores it in the frame image memory 503 for each frame period. Are stored in the texture data layer 5030. Further, the image data generation means 502 stores the line drawing data read corresponding to the texture data in the first line drawing data layer 5031 in the frame image memory 503 for each frame period. Further, when a plurality of line drawings are simultaneously applied to the texture and the line drawing selection unit 501 reads a plurality of line drawing data from the line drawing data storage unit 5000, the line drawing data is stored in the second line drawing data layer 5032.
Image data relating to other objects is stored in another layer (not shown).

(Image composition unit 504 and drawing control unit 505)
The image composition unit 504 reads texture data, first line drawing data, line drawing data subsequent to the second line drawing data, and image data related to other objects stored in a plurality of layers of the frame image storage unit 503, if necessary. Then, a composition process corresponding to the priority order is performed for each pixel (Z buffer process), and the result is output as one frame image data.
Here, the image composition unit 504 synthesizes the line drawing data with higher priority than the texture data so that the line drawing is not hidden by the texture. That is, the concept is such that the line drawing is overwritten on the texture.

  The drawing control unit 505 is configured to output the image data output by the image composition unit 504 to the effect display device 107 at every frame timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds).

(Description of operation)
Next, an example of the processing operation in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
(Processing of main control board 201)
FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operations in the main control board 201.
In step S1 of FIG. 6, when the power switch 219 is turned on, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launching process will be described. First, after the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, the main control board 201, It is determined whether or not a certain amount of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  If the result of this determination is that a certain amount or more of game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and the game balls are directed to the game area 115. A command indicating that it has been fired is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, a game ball is launched into the game area 115 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls cannot be launched into the game area 115. A command indicating this is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 131, the game ball is not fired toward the game area 115. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the illumination part 130 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the general winning opening 111. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. This normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 passes through the normal symbol operation gate. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B.

  Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a start winning process. This start winning process is a process that is performed based on a winning of a game ball launched into the game area 115 to the start winning port 112. Details of the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B.

  Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a special game execution process. In this special game execution process, as a result of determining “big hit” by the winning determination unit 305, a predetermined symbol or effect image is displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the effect display device 107, resulting in a “hit”. This is a process that is performed when a transition is made. Details of the special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the main control board 201, the game ball launching process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the starting winning process, and the special game executing process are repeatedly performed, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 below. Thus, in the present embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, each process (including the partial process to which the code | symbol is not provided) can be arbitrarily changed in order within the range which does not produce contradiction in the processing content, or can be performed in parallel (this point is other The same applies to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 7, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 111 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the general winning opening 111, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instruction unit 303 pays out the award ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4”. Transmit to the substrate 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 111 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 informs the player that the general winning opening 111 has been won by, for example, lighting the electric decoration part 130. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the general winning opening 111, it is not necessary to perform the process of step S12, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8A and 8B.
In step S21 of FIG. 8A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 counts the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less. As a result of the determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since normal symbols cannot be displayed based on, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. Determine. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

  As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.

Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that no random number is stored, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 skips steps S27 to S29 and proceeds to step S30.

If it is determined in step S27 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based on cannot be displayed, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 returns to the main flowchart of FIG.
When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.

  Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifting to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, and the process proceeds to step S32, where the winning determination unit 310 The special mode lottery table used in the case of the “short time mode” or “probability change mode” is read.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the time-saving flag nor the probability variation flag is turned on, it is determined that the game is in the normal game, and the process proceeds to step S33. The winning determination unit 310 is used when the game is in the normal game. The normal lottery table to be extracted is extracted.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 8B, and the winning determination unit 310 selects the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30. It is determined whether or not the lottery table corresponds to “winning”. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S35, and the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instructing unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302, and It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a transition is made to either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode”. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S 36, when the transition to the “short time mode” is in progress, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in the “short time mode”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “win” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, when transitioning to the “probability change mode”, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol change display time in the “probability change mode”, and then “wins”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating that the normal symbol is displayed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 37, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode” to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the normal game is in progress, so the process proceeds to step S38, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default during normal game. During the normal symbol variation display time, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed such that “7” indicating “winning” is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol indicating the formed display pattern is formed. A display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 39, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode during the normal game to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S34 that the normal symbol lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S40, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to set the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag. Determine whether it is turned on. As a result of these determinations, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S41, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 During the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in “mode” or “probability change mode”, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed so that “−” indicating “losing” is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S40 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the normal game is in progress, so the process proceeds to step S42, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal in normal game. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the symbol variation display time, a display pattern is formed so that “-” indicating “losing” is stopped, and the normal symbol display instruction indicating the formed display pattern is formed. A signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S21 of FIG. 8A that the game ball has not passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the process proceeds to step S43, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is provided with the normal symbol provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 proceeds to step S29 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S22, so the normal symbol lottery unit 309 returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Start-up winning process)
Next, details of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9A and 9B.
In step S61 of FIG. 9A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the start winning port 112 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S62, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S63, the special symbol lottery unit 304 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S64, and the special symbol lottery section 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S65, where the special symbol lottery section 304 counts the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less.

As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S66, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result (step S62). Is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S63 that the bonus flag is not turned off (turned on), the special symbol lottery unit 304 proceeds to step S65 because the special game is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S65 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. Therefore, the special symbol lottery unit 304 returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S67, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. Determine. If the result of this determination is that random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S68, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

  As a result of the determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S69, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result (step S62). Is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.

Next, in step S70, the special symbol lottery unit 304 reads the random number stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S71.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S67 that no random number is stored, the special symbol lottery unit 304 skips steps S68 to S70 and proceeds to step S71.

  If it is determined in step S68 that the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. Since the special symbol based on the symbol cannot be displayed, the special symbol lottery unit 304 returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  When the special symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S71, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 305.

  Next, in step S72, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the mode has been shifted to the “probability variation mode”, and the process proceeds to step S73. The winning determination unit 305 is used when the probability variation mode is in effect. The lottery table for probability variation to be extracted is extracted.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S74, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S75, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302. Add 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted.

Next, in step S76, the winning determination unit 305 extracts a normal lottery table to be used in the “time reduction mode”.
Next, in step S77, the winning determination unit 305 determines whether or not the “time saving mode” has ended by digesting the prescribed number of games. If the result of this determination is that the prescribed number of games has been exhausted and the “time reduction mode” has ended, the process proceeds to step S78, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the time reduction flag.

If it is determined in step S77 that the prescribed number of games has not been consumed, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing, and thus the processing in step S78 is omitted.
If it is determined in step S74 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the game is in a normal game, so the process proceeds to step S79, and the winning determination unit 305 selects a normal lottery table to be used during the normal game. Extract.

  As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S73, S76, and S79, the process proceeds to step S80 in FIG. 9B. Determines whether or not it corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S81, and the winning determination unit 305 further determines whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game. Referring to the flag storage unit 302, the bonus flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is not won, the process of step S81 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, since either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability variation mode” is being executed, the process proceeds to step S83. The special symbol display instructing unit 306 forms a display pattern for the time reduction / probability change mode based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, if the hourly flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on, it means that the game is in the normal game, so that the process proceeds to step S84, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 is used for the normal game based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82. And the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  In step S <b> 85, the payout instructing unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the number of prize balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

Next, in step S86, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S87. If the winning determination unit 305 determines in S81 to shift to the “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S88, where the flag storage unit Referring to 302, the probability variation flag is turned on.
On the other hand, when it is determined in S81 that the winning determination unit 305 shifts to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S89, and the flag storage unit 302 is referred to and the time reduction flag is turned on.

  In step S90, the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82 and the stored contents of the flag storage unit 302, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 02. Return to.

  If it is determined in step S61 in FIG. 9A that the game ball has not passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S91, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the design random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S70 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S62, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Special game execution process)
Next, the details of the special game execution process in step S5 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S101 of FIG. 10, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is not turned on, there is no need to perform the processing after step S102 (since it does not shift to a special game), the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S <b> 102, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened, and one round of the specific game consisting of 15 rounds starts.

Next, in step S <b> 103, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.
If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the process proceeds to step S104, where the winning determination section 301 determines that the game ball is based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. It is determined whether or not the specific area 121 has been passed. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121, the process proceeds to step S105, where the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and proceeds to step S106. move on. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 121, the process skips step S105 and proceeds to step S106.

Next, in step S <b> 106, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 or the specific area 121, and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has passed the special winning opening 113 or the specific area 121 is displayed on the effect display device 107. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. Thereby, 15 prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.
If it is determined in step S106 that the game ball has not won the big winning opening 113, the winning determination unit 301 skips steps S104 to S106 and proceeds to step S107.

  Next, in step S107, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed, it is the end of the unit game, so the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. To do. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

Next, in step S <b> 109, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 121 is released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the process proceeds to step S110, where the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 determines that all unit games in the special game (that is, It is determined whether or not (special game) has ended. If the result of this determination is that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S111, where the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the special game and transmits it to the sub control board 202. Thereby, an image indicating the end of the special game is displayed on the effect display device 107.
Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.
In step S112, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the bonus flag, and returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

If it is determined in step S107 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened, the process proceeds to step S113, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 is transmitted from the winning determination unit 301. Based on the game ball passage signal, it is determined whether or not 10 or more game balls have passed through the big winning opening 113. If the result of this determination is that there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening 113 is closed.
On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have passed through the big winning opening 113 is not ten or more, the unit game is continuing, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S110 that all unit games in the special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and thus the process proceeds to step S114, where the effect command generation unit 313 An effect command indicating progress to a game is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game has progressed to the next unit game is displayed on the effect display device 107. In addition, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and returns to the main flowchart of FIG. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

  Needless to say, processes other than those shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 may be performed. For example, the timing at which the production command is generated and transmitted is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, and other production commands may be generated and transmitted.

(Processing operation of sub-control board 202)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing operations in the normal game on the sub-control board 202.
In step S131 of FIG. 11, the effect command analysis unit 401 in the sub control board 202 determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 201. As a result of this determination, if an effect command is received, the process proceeds to step S132, and the effect command analysis unit 401 analyzes the received effect command.

  As a result of analyzing the effect command, if the received command is an effect command indicating the start of the “reach” effect, the effect command analysis unit 401 outputs this information to the effect control unit 402. Thereby, the image generation process of the line drawing in the “reach” effect according to the present embodiment is started.

  On the other hand, in the case of an effect command other than the above, the effect command analysis unit 401 instructs the image generation unit 405 to execute an effect for causing the effect display device 107 to display an image corresponding to the analysis result. .

  In addition, the effect command analysis unit 401 instructs the sound generation unit 406 to execute an effect of emitting sound corresponding to the result of analyzing the effect command. Thereby, the sound generation unit 406 generates sound data corresponding to the effect and emits the sound from the speaker 133.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S131 that an effect command has not been received, the effect command analysis unit 401 instructs the image generation unit 405 or the like to perform a standby effect. As a result, the image generation unit 405 generates image data for executing the standby effect and causes the effect display device 107 to display the image data.

(Reach production process)
Next, line drawing image generation processing according to the present invention will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
This process is executed when the effect command received by the effect command analysis unit 401 of the sub control board 202 is an effect command indicating the start of the “reach” effect.

  In step S141, based on the object specifying information transferred from the effect command analyzing unit 401, the image generating unit 405 specifies the object to be displayed next. In step S142, the image generation unit 405 determines whether the specified object is an object to which the line drawing switching display according to the present invention is applied. If the result of this determination is that the object to be displayed next is a normal object (not applicable to the present invention) (S142 / NO), the process moves to step S148, and the image data generation unit 502 stores the object data. Image generation processing for a normal object is executed with reference to the image data related to the object stored in unit 5002.

  In step S142, when the object to be displayed next is an object to be displayed for line drawing switching according to the present invention (YES), the process proceeds to step S143, and the image data generating unit 502 includes the texture data storage unit 5001. From the specified texture data. Then, the arrangement of the texture in the virtual three-dimensional space is determined, developed into a two-dimensional image based on the viewpoint, and stored in the texture data layer 5030.

  In step S144, the line drawing selection unit 501 selects a line drawing to be applied to the texture, reads the corresponding line drawing data from the line drawing data storage unit 5000, determines the arrangement in the three-dimensional space, and sets the viewpoint. The first two-dimensional image data layer 5031 stores the reference two-dimensional image.

Next, the process proceeds to step S145, and it is determined whether or not the drawing target object is a target to which a plurality of line drawings are applied. When it is specified that a plurality of line drawings are used in an overlapping manner (S145 / YES), the process proceeds to step S146, and the line drawing selection unit 501 reads other line drawing data to be used together from the line drawing data storage unit 5000. Then, it is expanded into a two-dimensional image and stored in the second line drawing data layer 5032.
If it is specified to apply another line drawing at the same time, these processes are repeated (S144 to S146).

  When the writing of all the line drawing data is completed, the process proceeds to step S147, and the image composition unit 504 reads the texture data and one or more line drawing data from each layer, determines the priority order, composes them, and outputs them as image data. . The drawing control unit 505 sends this image data to the effect display device 107.

  By the above processing, for example, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, when only one line drawing is designated, one line drawing LN1 is applied to the texture TXT shown in FIG. 13B, and as shown in FIG. 13A. Image data as the object OBJ1 is output. When LN2 is selected as one line drawing, image data as an object OBJ2 as shown in FIG. 14 is output.

  Further, for example, when it is specified that two line drawings as shown in FIGS. 13D and 13E are applied in an overlapping manner, the line drawing LN3 shown in FIG. 13E is superimposed on the line drawing LN2 shown in FIG. The image data is output as an object OBJ3 as shown in FIG.

(Example)
18 to 26 show examples of the original image (texture and line drawing) and the image finally output for image display when the image generation processing of the present invention is applied. In this embodiment, the image generation processing of the present invention is applied to an animation character, and an object representing the animation character is stored separately in texture data and line drawing data and synthesized.

  FIG. 18 shows a case where only the texture to which the line drawing is applied is displayed. As shown in FIG. 18, a texture including a color is shown, but no line drawing is applied.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that the line drawing is applied in combination with “line drawing 1” of a touch drawn with a pencil, and “line drawing 2” of touch and a “line drawing 1” made a little dramatic using a brush. “Line Drawing 3” was produced. FIG. 19 shows only “line drawing 1” as an image, and the line drawing is drawn with a relatively thin line width. FIG. 20 is an image display of only “line drawing 2”, the line width is slightly thick, and lines and shadows are added. In FIG. 21, only “line drawing 3” is displayed as an image, and the portion where “line drawing 1” is displayed is drawn white.

22 to 26 show image display when a line drawing is applied to a texture according to this embodiment.
FIG. 22 is obtained by applying “line drawing 1” to the texture of FIG. 18, and it can be seen that a completed animation character is displayed. FIG. 23 is obtained by applying “line drawing 2” to the texture of FIG. 18, and it can be seen that a touch animation character with a thick line width is displayed. FIG. 24 is obtained by applying only “line drawing 3” to the texture of FIG. 18 and is a line drawing that should be applied together with “line drawing 1”, so it can be seen that the contour is displayed unnaturally. In FIG. 25, both “line drawing 1” and “line drawing 2” are applied to the texture of FIG. 18, and “line drawing 1” having a thin line width is hidden by “line drawing 2” that is relatively thick. This is because “line drawing 1” and “line drawing 2” are originally selected alternatively. FIG. 26 is obtained by applying both “line drawing 1” and “line drawing 3” to the texture of FIG. By superimposing “line drawing 3” on “line drawing 1”, the line width is thick and it is expressed in a dramatic style. Thus, “line drawing 3” is applied in a complementary manner to “line drawing 1”.

(Effect of embodiment)
This embodiment has the following advantages.
1) According to this embodiment, a texture and a line drawing are separately stored for the same object, and a plurality of types of line drawing data are prepared for one object. By appropriately selecting and changing, it is possible to easily change the line tone (touch) of the displayed object.

  2) In particular, according to the present embodiment, since only line drawings are stored as line drawing data, the data capacity is much smaller than that of image data including normal texture information, and a plurality of line drawing data can be stored. Since the consumption of the memory capacity is relatively small, a variety of line drawing can be expressed even in an apparatus with a small memory capacity.

  3) Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the texture when drawn with a brush or the line drawing of the texture when drawn with a ballpoint pen or pencil can be applied, so the animation drawn on paper gives a different impression depending on the drawing tool. In the same manner as described above, a subtle difference in tone (touch) in the display image can be expressed.

  4) Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, as a line drawing, a set of fine line segments expressed on the texture surface, such as wrinkles, scratches, streaks, shadows, azas, moles, etc., as well as contour lines and partition lines. Therefore, it is possible to greatly change the impression of animation by selecting a line drawing.

  5) Also, according to the present embodiment, line drawings applied in combination are produced so as to have a complementary relationship, so that the thickness of the line can be arbitrarily changed, and the outline and partition lines are the same. However, other elements such as wrinkles, scratches, muscles, shadows, azas, moles, etc. can be added, and various image representations are possible.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be variously modified and applied.
First, hardware to which the image generation apparatus of the present invention is applied is not limited to the above configuration and can be applied.
FIG. 17 shows a modification of the image generation unit 405 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, in the image generation unit 405, the frame image storage unit 503 does not include a plurality of layers. In this configuration, the image data generation unit 502 simultaneously develops a two-dimensional image including texture data, selected line drawing data, and other object data, generates a single piece of image data, and generates frame image data. It is stored in the frame image storage unit 503. Such a configuration is effective, for example, when the capacity of the video RAM 202f is limited.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was based on a texture, it does not necessarily have to use a line drawing with a texture. This is because the present invention can also be applied to animations and objects that are only line drawings without textures. That is, it may be applied as a single line drawing alone or in combination of a plurality of lines, assuming that there is no texture data in the above embodiment.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the pachinko machine was illustrated as a gaming machine, it is applicable to a slot machine as a gaming machine. Further, the image generation processing according to the present invention may be applied to the image display of a game device or a simulation device beyond the frame of the gaming machine. That is, the slot machine, the game device, and the simulation device are the same as the pachinko machine in this embodiment in that an object can be displayed by applying a line drawing to the texture.

Front view showing an example of the external configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment Block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the pachinko machine 100 Functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201 Functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the sub-control board 202 Functional block diagram showing details of the functional configuration of the image generator Main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the main control board The flowchart explaining the detail of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. The flowchart explaining the detail of the normal symbol action | operation gate passage process in step S3 of FIG. The flowchart explaining the detail of the normal symbol action | operation gate passage process in step S3 of FIG. Flowchart explaining details of start winning process in step S4 of FIG. Flowchart explaining details of start winning process in step S4 of FIG. The flowchart explaining the detail of the special game execution process in step S5 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the processing operation in the normal game in the sub control board 202 The flowchart explaining the detail of the image generation process of embodiment An example of an object displayed in the embodiment An example of a texture that makes up the object Example of line drawing applied to the texture (LN1) An example of line drawing applied to the texture (LN2) An example of line drawing applied to the texture (LN3) Object display example when line drawing LN2 is applied to the texture Object display example when both line drawings LN2 and LN3 are applied to the texture This is an example of a complementary line drawing, and the first line drawing LN4 This is an example of a complementary line drawing, and the second line drawing LN5 combined with the first line drawing Display example of change in line width when both the first line drawing and the second line drawing are applied Modification of configuration of sub-control board 202 Example of texture display Example of line drawing 1 display example Example of line drawing 2 display example Example of line drawing 3 display example Object display example in which line drawing 1 is applied to the texture of the embodiment Object display example in which line drawing 2 is applied to the texture of the embodiment Object display example in which line drawing 3 is applied to the texture of the embodiment Example of object display in which both line drawing 1 and line drawing 2 are applied to the texture of the embodiment Object display example in which line drawing 1 and line drawing 3 are applied to the texture of the embodiment

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 103 Normal symbol operation gate 106 Special symbol display device 107 Production display device 108 Normal symbol display device 112 Start winning opening 113 Grand winning opening 131 Launch handle 132 Operation switch 201 Main control board 203 Winning opening board 210 Start winning opening switch 215 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 301 Prize determination unit 302 Flag storage unit 304 Special symbol lottery unit 305 Winning determination unit 306 Special symbol display instruction unit 309 Normal symbol lottery unit 310 Winning determination unit 311 Normal symbol display instruction unit 312 Normal electric accessory driving instruction Unit 313 effect command generation unit 401 effect command analysis unit 402 effect control unit 403 effect pattern storage unit 404 flag storage unit 405 image generation unit 406 audio generation unit 5000 line drawing data storage unit 5001 texture data storage unit 5002 Kutodeta storage unit 501 line image selection unit 502 the image data generating unit 503 frame image storage unit 5030 texture data layer 5031 first linework data layer 5032 second linework data layer 504 image combining unit 505 drawing control unit

Claims (11)

In an image generation apparatus for displaying an object including a line drawing,
A texture data storage unit for storing texture data corresponding to the texture applied to the object;
A line drawing data storage unit for storing a plurality of line drawing data corresponding to the line drawing created so as to be applied to the same object;
Line drawing selection means for selecting one or more line drawings to be applied to the object;
Image data generating means for generating image data by applying line drawing data corresponding to the selected line drawing to the texture;
An image generation apparatus comprising: The plurality of line drawing data includes data displayed by changing the line width or the number of lines of the line drawing,
The image generation apparatus according to claim 1. The line drawing selection means reads a plurality of line drawing data and applies a plurality of line drawings corresponding to the plurality of line drawing data to the texture.
The image generation apparatus according to claim 1. The plurality of line drawing data includes the first line drawing data for displaying the first line drawing and the first line drawing when overlapping the first line drawing while eliminating the overlap with the first line drawing. Second line drawing data for displaying a second line drawing different from the line drawing of
The line drawing selection means reads the first line drawing data and the second line drawing data, and applies both the first line drawing and the second line drawing to the texture;
The image generation apparatus according to claim 3. The texture data and the selected one or more line drawing data are stored in different layers, respectively.
The image data generation means generates frame image data with reference to the texture data read from each of the different layers and the one or more line drawing data;
The image generation apparatus according to claim 1. The image data generation means generates and stores one frame image data with reference to the texture data and the selected one or more line drawing data.
The image generation apparatus according to claim 1.   A gaming machine comprising the image generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. In an image generation method for displaying an object including a line drawing,
Selecting one or more line drawings created to apply to the same object;
Generating image data obtained by applying line drawing data corresponding to the selected line drawing to the texture applied to the object;
An image generation method comprising: In the step of selecting the line drawing, a plurality of the line drawing data is read out and a line drawing corresponding to the plurality of line drawing data is applied to the texture together.
The image generation method according to claim 8. The plurality of line drawing data includes the first line drawing data for displaying the first line drawing and the first line drawing when overlapping the first line drawing while eliminating the overlap with the first line drawing. Second line drawing data for displaying a second line drawing different from the line drawing of
In the step of selecting the line drawing, the first line drawing data and the second line drawing data are read out, and both the first line drawing and the second line drawing are applied to the texture.
The image generation method according to claim 9. The program for making a computer perform the image generation method as described in any one of Claims 8 thru | or 10.