JP2009254400A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which permits the borders of superposing parts of a plurality of images to be obscured and a less incongruous performance to be executed. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has at least an image data storage means 612 to store at least one or more pieces of image data, an image generation means 600 to generate a first two-dimensional image 2001 and a second two-dimensional image 2002 from the image data, an image display means 157 to individually transferably display the first two-dimensional image 2001 and the second two-dimensional image 2002. The first two-dimensional image 2001 is formed, including a first specific pattern at least in a part and the second two-dimensional image 2002 is formed, including a second specific pattern similar to the first specific pattern at least in a part of the vicinity of an outline portion having a projection at least in a part. The image generation means 600 superposes the second two-dimensional image 2002 on the first two-dimensional image 2001 so that the second specific pattern approach at least a part of the first specific pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

  In recent years, gaming machines are provided with a display such as a liquid crystal display, and effect display is performed in various places. Since this effect display has the purpose of enhancing the interest of the player, it is desirable that a more realistic image display with less sense of incongruity within a limited specification is provided.

Fig.1 (a) is the sprite image of the cobblestone which concerns on a prior art example, and its expansion schematic diagram. FIG. 1B is a conventional example (conceptual diagram) in which one cobblestone is expressed using two sprite images. In the figure, one cobblestone is expressed by the first sprite image 52 and the second sprite image 54. However, since the patterns of the two sprite images 52 and 54 are discontinuous, the boundary line 50 (dotted line in the figure) is visible. As a conventional game machine to which such a technique is applied, a game machine that represents a realistic cloud by combining a plurality of sprite images is provided (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-120766 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a cloud is expressed by superimposing a plurality of sprite images, the boundary of the image may be easily visually recognized, so a sufficiently realistic image is provided. There is concern about the fear of being unable to do so.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and it is possible to make a gaming table capable of making the boundary of the overlapping portion of a plurality of images inconspicuous and producing an effect with a little uncomfortable feeling. The purpose is to provide.

  (1) The present invention provides image data storage means for storing at least one or more image data, image generation means for generating a first two-dimensional image and a second two-dimensional image from the image data, Image display means for individually movably displaying the first two-dimensional image and the second two-dimensional image, wherein the first two-dimensional image has at least a part of the first specific picture. The second two-dimensional image includes at least a part of a second specific pattern whose design is similar to that of the first specific pattern in the vicinity of the contour part having a protruding part at least in part. Formed, and the image generating means places the second two-dimensional image on the first two-dimensional image so that at least a part of the first specific picture and the second specific picture are close to each other. At the game stand, characterized by overlapping That.

  (2) In the present invention, the first two-dimensional image is formed from a plurality of the first specific pictures that are close to each other, and the second two-dimensional image is a plurality of the second specific images that are close to each other. The game machine according to (1), wherein the game machine is formed from a picture.

  (3) The present invention is the gaming table according to (1) or (2), characterized in that the shape of the contour portion in the second two-dimensional image is substantially uneven.

  (4) The present invention is characterized in that the first specific pattern can be visually recognized in the concave portion by performing a transparent treatment on the substantially concave portion. It is a game machine.

  (5) In the present invention, the shape of the contour portion having the protruding portion in the second two-dimensional image is at least partly the shape of the contour portion of the first specific pattern in the first two-dimensional image. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the gaming machine has a simulated shape.

  (6) In the present invention, the image generation means moves the first two-dimensional image and the second two-dimensional image in substantially the same direction, and moves the second two-dimensional image to the first two-dimensional image. The game machine according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the game machine is moved faster than a two-dimensional image.

  (7) The present invention is characterized in that the image data that is the basis of the first two-dimensional image and the image data that is the basis of the second two-dimensional image are common. (1) It is a game stand given in any 1 paragraph of (6).

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the boundary between the overlapping portions of a plurality of sprite images cannot be easily visually recognized, so that an excellent effect that a realistic effect display is possible can be achieved.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine (game table) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100. FIG.

  The slot machine 100 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown in FIG. 1), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Backlights (not shown in FIG. 1) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are disposed on the rear surfaces of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five lines, the down line and the upper right line, may be valid as the winning lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 134a is a slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 134a. is there. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when the desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 134a or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  The sound hole 160 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A rendering device 190 is disposed at the top of the front door 102. The effect device 190 includes a door (shutter) member 163 including two right doors 163a and a left door 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (illustrated) disposed on the back side of the door member 163. When the two right doors 163a and 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (player). Side).

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, a sub control unit 400 that controls various devices in accordance with commands transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a sub control. And a sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices in accordance with commands transmitted from the unit 400.

<Main control unit 300>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below.

  The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 16 MHz, the divided clock is 8 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a monitoring cycle for constantly monitoring the states of sensors and switches, which will be described later, and a transmission cycle of motor drive pulses, via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus.

  The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 47, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz = 1. 504 ms.

  In addition, the CPU 310 has a control program data for controlling each IC, a lottery data used for internal winning lottery, a ROM 312 for storing reel stop positions, and a RAM 313 for storing temporary data. Is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this point is the same in each control unit described later.

  The CPU 310 further has an input interface 360 and output interfaces 370 and 371 connected to an address bus via an address decoding circuit 350. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces.

  The CPU 310 receives the medal acceptance sensor 320, the start lever sensor 321, the stop button sensor 322, the medal insertion button sensor 323, the checkout switch sensor 324, the medal payout sensor 326, and the index sensor 325 via the input interface 360 every interruption time. Is detected and each sensor is monitored.

  Two medal acceptance sensors 320 are installed in the passage inside the medal insertion slot 134a and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever sensors 321 are installed on the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button sensor 322 is installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detects the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The medal insertion button sensor 323 is installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and detects an insertion operation when a medal electronically stored in the RAM 313 is inserted as a game medal. For example, when the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 130 is at the L level, the CPU 310 electronically inserts one stored medal and the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 131 is at the L level. If the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 132 becomes L level, three stored medals are electronically inserted. When the medal insertion button 132 is pressed, two are inserted when the number of stored medals is two, and one is inserted when the number is one.

  The settlement switch sensor 324 is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor 326 is a sensor for detecting a payout medal. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  Specifically, the index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes L level each time the light shielding piece provided on the reel passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 for driving the reels, and a hopper motor driving for driving a motor of a hopper (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket from the medal payout outlet 155). 331, a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a game start lamp 121, a re-game lamp 122, a reel panel lamp 123, a game medal insertable lamp 124, etc.), and a 7-segment display 341 ( Storage number display device 125, display device 126, payout number display device 127, etc.) are connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on a clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310. Used for various lottery processes including lottery. The random number generation circuit 317 in the present embodiment includes one random number counter that increments a value from 0 to 65535 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 316.

  Further, an output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310.

<Sub-control unit 400>
Next, the sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit 400 is a CPU 410 that is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. The data bus and the address bus are provided, and the configuration described below is provided.

  The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock.

  Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, backlight lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. The RAM 413 is connected via each bus.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals. The input / output interface 460 includes a backlight 420 for illuminating the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 from the back, a front surface. A door sensor 421 for detecting opening / closing of the door 102 and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413 are connected.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and the CPU 410 excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Performing production processing and the like.

  A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. 461, an input / output interface 470, and a clock IC 422a are connected. The CPU 410 can acquire the current time by connecting the clock IC 422a.

  Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the input / output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the input / output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 controls the effect lamp 430 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, reel panel lamp 123, title panel lamp, saucer lamp, etc.) according to the data received from the CPU 410. The title panel lamp is an illumination lamp for the title panel 162.

  In addition, the CPU 410 performs transmission / reception of signals to / from the sub control unit 500 via the input / output interface 470.

<Sub-control unit 500>
Next, the sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control unit 500 includes a CPU 510 which is an arithmetic processing unit, a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each IC and each circuit, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 514 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 511 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 510 as a system clock.

  A signal (control command) from the CPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400 is sent to the CPU 510 via the input / output interface 561. The CPU 510 receives this signal and controls the sub-control unit 500 as a whole.

  A timer circuit 515 is connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The CPU 510 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 512 to the timer circuit 515 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 515 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 510 for each interrupt time. The CPU 510 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, a ROM 512, a RAM 513, and a VDP (video display processor) 600 are connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The ROM 512 stores control program data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 500 and data for presentation. The RAM 513 includes a work area for programs processed by the CPU 510. A crystal oscillator 512a is connected to the VDP 600, and further, a CG-ROM 612 and a VRAM 613 in which image data and color palette data for image data are stored are connected via a bus. The VDP 600 reads out the image data stored in the CG-ROM 612 based on the signal from the CPU 510, generates an image signal using the work area of the VRAM 613, and the liquid crystal display device 157 via the D / A converter 614. Display an image on the display screen. Note that a luminance adjustment signal is input to the liquid crystal display device 157 so that the CPU 510 can adjust the luminance of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157.

  The CPU 510 is connected to an input interface 560 for receiving an external signal. The input interface 560 includes a shutter sensor (right door 1) 550, a shutter sensor (right door 2) 551, and a shutter sensor ( A left door 1) 552 and a shutter sensor (left door 2) 553 are connected. The shutter sensor (left door 1) 552 and the shutter sensor (left door 2) 553 are sensors for detecting the open / closed state of the left door 163b. The shutter sensor (right door 1) 550 and the shutter sensor (right door 2). Reference numeral 551 denotes a sensor for detecting the open / closed state of the right door 163a.

  An input / output interface 561 for receiving a control command from the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the CPU 510 via a data bus, and the CPU 510 executes the entire game based on the command received via the input / output interface 561. The effect process etc. which excite is performed.

  Similarly to the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400, the CPU 510 is connected to an address decode circuit 550a for selecting an external IC. The address decode circuit 550a is connected to a command from the sub control unit 400. Are connected to an input / output interface 561 and an output interface 570.

  Furthermore, a left door motor drive unit 522 and a right door motor drive unit 523 are connected to the output interface 570. The left door motor drive unit 522 drives the left door 163b in the horizontal direction. The right door motor drive unit 523 drives the right door 163a in the horizontal direction. In this embodiment, the left door motor drive unit 522 and the right door motor drive unit 523 drive the left door 163b and the right door 163a based on a signal from the CPU 510 using a pulse motor.

<VDP>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a display control board constituting the sub-control unit 500, and shows the detailed internal configuration of the VDP 600. The VDP 600 includes a CPU I / F 622, a CG bus I / F 624, and an attribute register 626 for temporarily storing instructions received via the CPU I / F 622. The CPU I / F 622 is an I / F for transmitting / receiving data to / from the CPU 510, ROM 512, and RAM 513 connected to the bus B2, and the CG bus I / F 624 is connected to the CG-ROM 612 connected to the bus B3. It is I / F for transmitting / receiving.

  The CPU I / F 622, the CG bus I / F 624, and the attribute register 626 are connected to the drawing control unit 628, the data transfer control unit 630, and the display control unit 632 via the bus B4. The drawing control unit 628 reads out image data from the CG-ROM 612 according to a command stored in the attribute register 626, generates a predetermined image, and stores the generated image in a predetermined area of the VRAM 613 via the VRAM I / F 634. To do. The data transfer control unit 630 controls transfer of image data between the attribute register 626 and the VRAM 613. The display control unit 632 receives the image generated by the drawing control unit 628 and transmits the image to the D / A converter 614, and causes the liquid crystal display device 157 to sample the image signal from the D / A converter 614 at a predetermined timing. The sync signal is output. The D / A converter 614 converts the image data, which is a digital signal input from the display control unit 632, into analog R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals to convert the liquid crystal display device 157. Output to.

  The CG-ROM 612 of this embodiment stores sprite image color palette data and sprite image data. The sprite image color palette data is color information for the sprite image. In this embodiment, there are four types of color palette data of 8, 16, 64, and 256 colors. The sprite image data is image data composed of bitmap data of a predetermined size, and is data of a two-dimensional sprite image. The sprite image data stores one of the four types of color palette data. The sprite image data using 256-color palette data has an 8-bit palette corresponding to each dot. In the sprite image data using 64 color palette data, a 6-bit palette number is stored corresponding to each dot, and the sprite image data using 16 color palette data is stored. 4 stores a 4-bit palette number corresponding to each dot, and sprite image data using 8-color palette data stores a 3-bit palette number corresponding to each dot. ing. Note that the sprite image data storage method is not limited to this, and for example, a conventionally known image compression method such as a run length method can be applied.

  The VRAM 613 of this embodiment is provided with a display area A and a display area B for storing an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. Although illustration is omitted, areas other than the display areas A and B are provided with a palette area for storing the above-described sprite image color palette data and a CG data area for temporarily storing the sprite image data. Yes. In this embodiment, the VRAM 613 is composed of two 128 Mbit SDRAMs, but is not limited to this.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in the present embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the first embodiment). Yes. Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the first embodiment, the “replay” symbol for the number 1 frame on the left reel 110, the “bell” symbol for the number 0 frame on the middle reel 111, and the number 2 frame on the right reel 112 "Watermelon" design is arranged respectively.
<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  Among the winning combinations in this specification, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is a replay without newly inserting medals. Each winning combination is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and is sometimes called an “acting combination”. However, in this specification, the “winning combination” includes a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay that are operating combinations. include. In addition, “winning” in the present specification includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator that does not accompany a medal payout (ie, does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on an effective line, for example, a big bonus, a regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replay (replay). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . Corresponding symbol combinations are “white 7-white 7-white 7” for BB1, and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” for BB2. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are being internally selected, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 “white 7-white 7-white 7”, the symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is in a state of winning a prize.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “bonus-bonus-bonus”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game) (details will be described later), the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally and the combination of symbols is displayed on the winning line. It may be set to automatically start.

  “Short (cherry, watermelon, bell)” (hereinafter, simply referred to as “cherry”, “watermelon”, “bell”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The symbol combinations are “cherry-ANY-ANY” for cherry, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” for watermelon, and “bell-bell-bell” for bell. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replay” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay” for replay 1 and “replay-replay-bell” for replay 2.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. In this embodiment, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a normal game, a BB game, an RB game, and an internal winning game of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB). However, it may be divided into a general game, a BB game, and an RB game.

<Normal game>
The winning combinations that are internally won for normal games include a big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay), and small roles (cherry, watermelon, bell).

  “Big Bonus (BB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning. “Regular Bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) that starts a regular bonus game (RB game) upon winning. The “replay” (replay) is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without a medal being inserted in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The “small role” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning.

  In addition, the internal winning probability of each combination is a range of random values obtained at the time of internal lottery from numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each combination from lottery data prepared for normal games. It is calculated by the value divided by the numerical data (for example, 65535). The lottery data prepared for the normal game is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. The lottery data includes settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set one of the set values.

  In the normal game, the result of the internal lottery is set to be roughly lost (big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay) and small role won), and the medal to win The total number is less than the total number of medals inserted. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific symbol combination is displayed), it is a gaming state that may be changed to increase the probability of internal winning of replaying. In this case, When a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a small role, there are cases where the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted, resulting in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player.

<BB game>
The BB game is set to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the BB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the BB game is started by winning a big bonus (BB), and an RB game (described later) can be repeatedly executed continuously. For example, a predetermined number (for example, during the game) The process ends when more than 465 medals are obtained.

  However, the starting condition of the RB game during the BB game is set as a combination for starting the RB game (for example, the symbol combination is “Replay-Replay-Replay”), and when this combination is won internally or won In this case, the RB game may be set to start. Furthermore, in the BB game, when the BB general game excluding the RB game during the BB game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or the number of the RB games executed during the BB game is a predetermined number of times. It may be made to end when it reaches (for example, three times).

<RB game>
The RB game is set so as to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the RB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the RB game is started by winning a regular bonus (RB), and one predetermined role is set to a variation that increases the probability of internal winning (for example, “setting 1” or “normal game”). Increase the internal winning probability 1/15 of “small role 1” to an internal winning probability 1 / 1.2 which is a predetermined value) and win a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) It ends when there is.

<Big winning (BB) and regular bonus (RB) internal winning games>
The winning combination for internal winning in the internal winning game of the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) includes a replay and a small part. The big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are not won internally, and are game states in which a symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) can be won.

  However, the probability of the internal winning of the replay may be changed from the next game internally won in the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB). Until the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) wins, the total number of medals to be acquired is almost the same as the total number of inserted medals, and is compared with the normal game. The gaming state may be beneficial to the player.

<Processing of main control unit>
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the basic control of the game in the slot machine 100. Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, and the processing shown in FIG. Information obtained by executing each process is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  Hereinafter, this process will be described. When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in step S101. Here, various initial settings are performed. In step S102, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined. In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generator is acquired. In step S105, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S104. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned ON. In step S106, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result.

  In step S107, the rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step S108, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step S106. Stop based on data. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the validated winning line, it is determined that the bell is won. However, with respect to the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB), if the prize is not won in the current game, the internal winning flag is maintained in the next game. A so-called flag carryover is performed. In step S110, if any winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines. In step S111, game state control processing is performed. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Processing of Sub Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400.

  When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S201. In this initialization process, initialization of input / output ports, initialization of a storage area in the RAM, and the like are performed. In step S202, command input processing (details will be described later) is performed. In step S203, effect data is updated. In the effect data update process, the operation control data for controlling the effect is updated. In step S204, it is determined whether or not the effect data updated in step S203 includes data to be output to the driver of each effect device of the sub-control unit 400. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S205, and if not, the process proceeds to step S206. In step S205, data is set in the driver of the rendering device of the sub-control unit 400. The production device executes the production according to the data by setting the data. In step S206, it is determined whether or not there is a control command to be transmitted to the sub control unit 500 in the effect data updated in step S203. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S207; otherwise, the process returns to step S202. In step S207, a control command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 500, and the process returns to step S202.

  Next, command input processing of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S301, it is determined whether or not at least one control command is stored in the command storage area. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S302; otherwise, the process returns to step S301. In step S302, one control command is acquired from the command storage area, and processing corresponding to the control command is executed. The acquired control command is deleted from the command storage area.

  Next, the strobe process of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This strobe process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the strobe process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 413 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, timer interrupt processing of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and executes the sub-control unit 400 timer interrupt process in response to this timer interrupt. The sub-control unit 400 sets a general-purpose timer (10 ms), and the general-purpose timer is updated in step S501.

<Processing of Sub Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11A is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the sub-control unit 500.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S601. In this initialization process, a process of transferring sprite image color palette data and sprite image data stored in the CG-ROM 612 to the VRAM 613 is performed. Specifically, a VRAM transfer request is made to the VDP 600 in order to transfer the sprite image color palette data and sprite image data stored in the CG-ROM 612 to the VRAM 613. Here, the transfer request for the sprite image color palette data and the sprite image data frequently used in the sprite image data (for example, a background image in a normal game) is made (image palette data or image data). The transfer method will be described later). Furthermore, other initialization processes such as variable initialization are performed.

  In step S602, command input processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this command input process, various processes are performed based on the command input from the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not the value of the VDP counter stored in the RAM 513 is two. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 500 receives a V blank signal (vertical synchronization signal) that the VDP 600 outputs periodically (in this example, about once in 16.66 ms) and receives VDP interrupt processing described later. 1 is added to the value of the VDP counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 513. If the value of the VDP counter is 2, the process proceeds to step S604. Otherwise, the process returns to step S602.

  In step S604, effect image display processing is performed. Details of the effect image display process will be described later.

  In step S605, the value of the VDP counter is set to zero. Here, the value of the VDP counter stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 512 is changed to zero. Thereafter, the sub control unit 500 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S602 to S605. That is, the sub-control unit 500 is set to execute the effect image display process when the V blank signal transmitted from the VDP 600 is received twice. Therefore, the sub-control unit 500 executes the effect image display process every 16.66 ms × 2 = about 33 ms. As a result, 30 frames (about 33 ms × 30 = 1 second) sprite moving image can be drawn per second.

  Next, the command input process (step S602) in the above-described sub-control unit 500 main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S701, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command among the commands received from the sub-control unit 400. If there is an unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step S702. If there is no unprocessed command, the process ends. In step S702, an unprocessed command is executed.

  Next, the strobe process of the sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-control unit 500 performs this strobe process when it detects a change in the strobe signal input from the sub-control unit 400. In step S801 of the strobe process, the command received from the sub control unit 400 is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 513 as an unprocessed command, and then the process ends.

  Next, the timer interrupt process of the sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-control unit 500 periodically executes this timer interrupt process based on a timer interrupt request signal output from the timer unit of the CPU 510. In step S901 of the timer interruption process, the effect data is updated according to the gaming state and the like.

  Next, the VDP interrupt process in the main process of the sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the sub control unit 500 receives the V blank signal transmitted from the VDP 600, the sub control unit 500 executes the VDP interrupt process. In step S1001, 1 is added to the value of the VDP counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 513.

<Production image display processing>
Next, the effect image display process (step S604) in the above-described sub-control unit 500 main process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows a flowchart showing the flow of the effect image display process and information transmitted and received between the CPU 510 and the VDP 600 in accordance with the effect image display process.

  In step S1101, a sprite image data transfer instruction is issued. Here, the CPU 510 sets a transfer source address of the CG-ROM 612, a transfer destination address of the VRAM 613, etc. in the attribute register 626 of the VDP 600, and then issues a command for instructing the start of transfer of sprite image data from the CG-ROM 612 to the VRAM 613. Set. The VDP 600 transfers sprite image data from the CG-ROM 612 to the VRAM 613 based on a command set in the attribute register 626, and then outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 510.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 600. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1103. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step S1103, an attribute instruction is given. In this attribute instruction, the CPU 510 forms information on the sprite image data constituting the display image (for example, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 613 based on the sprite image data transferred to the VRAM 613 in step S1101. Instruct the VDP 600 of the coordinate axes, image size, storage destination address, etc. of the VRAM 613. The VDP 600 performs setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register 626.

  In step S1104, an image generation instruction is issued. In this image generation instruction, CPU 510 instructs VDP 600 to start image generation. VDP 600 starts image generation in accordance with an instruction from CPU 510. Specifically, the VDP 600 generates a composite sprite image by superimposing a plurality of sprite images based on the respective attribute data, and alternately stores the composite sprite image data in the areas A and B of the VRAM.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from VDP 600 is input. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process ends. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is not detected. Wait for input.

<Display Image According to Example 1>
FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an initial stage of a display image on the liquid crystal display device 157 according to the first embodiment. The composite sprite image 2000 of FIG. 10A includes a first background sprite image 2001 generated from the first sprite image data, a second background sprite image 2002 generated from the second sprite image data, It is composed of a third background sprite image 2003 generated from the third sprite image data and a character sprite image 2004 generated from the fourth sprite image data.

  Here, the sprite image data is still image data (bitmap data or the like) used in the sprite drawing method. The sprite drawing method is to speed up the display by creating separate shapes to be moved and other shapes, such as animation cel images, and synthesizing them on hardware. It is a technique. This moving figure is usually called a sprite.

  Note that the sprite image in this embodiment is a two-dimensional image composed of bitmap data of a predetermined size. The first background sprite image 2001 depicts the sky, clouds, walls, and ground, and is arranged at the back of the image 2000. The second background sprite image 2002 depicts the ground and is arranged in front of the first background sprite image 2001. Similar to the second background sprite image 2002, the third background sprite image 2003 depicts the ground and is arranged in front of the second background sprite image 2002. The sprite image 2004 of the character depicts a ninja who runs sideways with the “white 7 symbol” that constitutes the symbol combination “white 7-white 7-white 7” corresponding to the above-mentioned BB1. It is arranged in front of the background sprite image 2001.

  The sprite image data for generating the first to third background sprite images 2001 to 2003 and the character sprite image 2004 is CG-ROM 612 (FIGS. 5 and 6) as image data storage means together with the color palette data. Is remembered. The VDP 600 serving as image generation means loads these sprite image data from the CG-ROM 612 and superimposes the first to third background sprite images 2001 to 2003 and the character sprite image 2004 in the order as described above. A synthesized sprite image 2000 is generated that shows how a ninja is running on the ground. The composite sprite image 2000 is generated as an image in a range larger than the displayable range of the liquid crystal display device 157 that is an image display unit. Therefore, the VDP 600 sets the display range 2000 a as a display region to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 among all the regions of the composite sprite image 2000, and transmits an image signal in the display range 2000 a to the liquid crystal display device 157. Accordingly, the liquid crystal display device 157 that has received the image signal in the display range 2000a displays an image in the display range 2000a of the composite sprite image 2000 as shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the four sprite images 2001 to 2004 are combined to generate the combined sprite image 2000, but more characters and background objects are included by combining five or more sprite images. A composite sprite image 2000 may be generated.

  In the present embodiment, the second background sprite image is generated from the second sprite image data, and the third background sprite image is generated from the third sprite image data. Both the second background sprite image and the third background sprite image may be generated from the image data. Thus, by sharing image data having the same shape, the capacity of the image data can be reduced.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating a second stage of the display image on the liquid crystal display device 157 according to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, by changing the display positions (drawing positions) of the four sprite images 2001 to 2004 constituting the composite sprite image 2000, the symbol combination “white 7-white 7-” corresponding to the above-described BB1 is changed. A ninja holding a “white 7 symbol” that constitutes “white 7” on the side displays a sprite moving image that moves in the horizontal direction (arrow direction in the figure) from the right to the left of the page.

  At that time, the speed of the first two-dimensional image 2001 arranged at the back is slower than that of the second two-dimensional image 2002 arranged in front of it. Furthermore, the speed of the second two-dimensional image 2002 is slower than that of the third two-dimensional image 2003 arranged in front of it. That is, the speed of the three background sprite images 2001 to 2003 gradually increases from the back toward the front. By providing such a speed difference, a stereoscopic effect appears in the entire image, and a more realistic expression with depth can be realized.

  Although details will be described later, the upper edge of the second background sprite image 2002 and the upper edge of the third background sprite image 2003 have a substantially uneven shape. This is to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary line between the first background sprite image 2001 and the second background sprite image 2002 and the boundary line between the second background sprite image 2002 and the third background sprite image 2003.

<One Example of Boundary Shape According to Example 1>
FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of a boundary shape according to the first embodiment and a method for generating the shape. As shown in FIG. 13 above, the upper edge shape of the second background sprite image 2002 is substantially uneven. Here, the display method of this substantially uneven shape will be described. In this embodiment, in order to make the upper edge of the second background sprite image 2002 into a substantially uneven shape, the concave portion surrounded by a dotted line in the drawing is subjected to a transparent process, and a continuous substantially uneven shape is formed. ing. In other words, a plurality of irregularities are formed so that the upper edge has a comb-teeth shape. In the present embodiment, the upper edge has a comb-teeth shape, but may have a saw blade shape.

  More specifically, the image data of the recess has 4 dots (pixels) column data × 5 dots row data = 20 dots of data, and each dot has 4 bits (0 to 15) of image data. The palette number of the color palette data 2005 is stored (color information is stored in a so-called color palette system). Since the concave data of the present embodiment is a transparent color image, 15 (transparent color) is stored as the palette number for all 20 dots. In the present embodiment, the color palette data 2005 described above is stored in the CG-ROM 612 shown in FIGS. Thereafter, as described above, the VDP 600 generates the second background sprite image 2002 having a substantially uneven shape on the upper edge from the image data and the color palette data 2005 in the work area of the VRAM 613. Further, the VDP 600 superimposes the second background sprite image 2002 and another image in the work area of the VRAM 613 to generate a composite sprite image 2000 as shown in FIG. 13, and displays the image on the liquid crystal display device 157. To do.

  In this embodiment, the image data of the recesses is 4 dots (pixels) column data × 5 dots row data = 20 dots data, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of other dots For example, 10 dot (pixel) column data × 10 dot row data = 100 dot square area data may be used. Details of the setting of the image data of the recess will be described later.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the color palette data 2005 in FIG. 5A, a 4-bit (0 to 15) palette number is stored in each dot of the concave image. For example, a 6-bit (0-63) or 8-bit (0-255) palette number may be stored in each dot of the concave image.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a 4-bit palette number is stored corresponding to each dot has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, all the information on the recessed image data Information indicating that the palette number 15 (transparent color) is stored in each dot may be stored, and inspection image data is stored using a conventionally known image compression method such as a run length method. May be.

  FIG. 14B is an enlarged view of the boundary shape according to the first embodiment. A hatched portion 2002c in the drawing indicates a portion to be subjected to the transparentizing process (a concave portion having a substantially concave and convex shape). On the other hand, the portion 2002a (substantially uneven shape convex portion) that is not subjected to the transparency treatment becomes a protruding portion, and an uneven shape contour portion is formed. Here, the outline portion is an outline 2002b that partitions the second sprite image 2002 from other images. Therefore, the vicinity of the outline means the vicinity of the outline 2002b.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific design surrounded by two circles indicated by A in the figure is considered to have the same design, that is, the shape, pattern, color and other morphological components are the same according to social wisdom. It has a specific pattern. In addition, since the design in the present embodiment is not “the shape, pattern or color of the article, or a combination thereof” but “a pattern made of an electronic image”, it is different from the design in the design law (hereinafter referred to as “design”). The design in this example is different from the design in the Design Act). In the present embodiment, the specific design is a specific design having the same design, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a specific design having a similar design as described later.

<Modification of Boundary Shape According to Example 1>
FIG. 15A is a front view showing an example in which the shape of the boundary according to the first embodiment is substantially the same as the contour of the stone. As shown in FIG. 5A, the second background sprite image 2012 is formed by a large number of “stone” patterns that are close to each other, and replicates a stone pavement on which a large number of “stones” are spread. Here, “proximity” means that the “stones” of each other are not separated to the extent that a consumer (including a trader) feels separated. That is, a large number of specific patterns “stones” are included, and the large number of specific patterns “stones” are close to each other. In other words, the first background sprite image 2011 and the second background sprite image 2012 formed by a plurality of patterns close to each other are pattern images having a pattern expressing texture. Further, the first background sprite image 2011 and the second background sprite image 2012 do not have to be pattern images that express the texture of all of them. For example, in FIG. At the bottom of 2012, there may be an image of a single flower that blooms in the stone pavement.

  In addition, as shown in the detail view of the A part of the same figure, the first background sprite image 2011 is arranged in the back of the second background sprite image 2012. The first background sprite image 2011 includes a number of specific designs “stones” 2015 similar in design to the specific design “stones” of the second sprite image 2012, and these designs are close to each other. Further, a set 2016 (part surrounded by a dotted line in the figure) of the specific pattern “stone” 2015 is arranged in the vicinity of the boundary.

  Here, the “specific design with similar design” in the present embodiment means “a design with a common aesthetic that is caused through the visual perception of consumers (including traders)”. For example, in FIG. 5A, the specific pattern “stone” of the first background sprite image 2011 and the specific pattern “stone” of the second background sprite image 2012 have some differences, but there is a demand. It can be considered that the aesthetics caused through the visual perceptions of traders (including traders) are common.

  The shape of the contour portion having the protruding portion in the second sprite image 2012 is a substantially semicircular shape that is rounded, imitating a part of the shape of the contour portion of the specific pattern “stone” 2015 in the first sprite image 2011. It has a shape. Here, the outline of “stone” 2015 refers to the outline of “stone” 2015. By adopting such a shape, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary line between the first background sprite image 2011 and the second sprite image 2012.

  FIG. 15B is a front view illustrating an example in which the shape of the boundary according to the first embodiment is substantially the same as the contour of the lawn. As shown in FIG. 5B, the second background sprite image 2014 is formed by a large number of “turf” patterns close to each other, and replicates a lawn on which a large number of “turf” is spread. Here, “proximity” means that the “turf” of each other is not so far away that the consumers (including the traders) feel that they are separated.

  In addition, as shown in the detailed view of the B part in the same figure, the first background sprite image 2013 is disposed in the back of the second background sprite image 2014. The first background sprite image 2013 includes a large number of specific designs “turf” 2017 similar in design to the second background sprite image 2014, and these designs are close to each other. Furthermore, a set 2018 (part surrounded by a dotted line in the figure) of the specific pattern “turf” 2017 is arranged near the boundary.

  The shape of the contour portion having the protruding portion in the second sprite image 2014 is substantially triangular, imitating a part of the shape of the contour portion of the specific pattern “turf” 2017 in the first sprite image 2013. Here, the contour portion of “turf” 2017 refers to a portion recognized as the outer shape of “turf” 2017 (a portion corresponding to the contour line in the above “stone” 2015). With such a shape, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary line between the first background sprite image 2013 and the second sprite image 2014.

  FIG. 15C is an enlarged view illustrating an example in which the shape of the boundary according to the first embodiment is substantially the same as the contour of the stone. As shown in FIG. 7C, in the second background sprite image 2012, a contour portion having a protruding portion 2012a having substantially the same shape as the stone contour is formed by an outer line 2012b. In the vicinity of the outline 2012b that is the contour portion, a “stone” 2015 that is a specific pattern of the first background sprite image 2011 and a “stone” 2012c that is a specific pattern of the second background sprite image 2012 are: They are superposed and arranged so as to be close to each other. Here, the “neighboring” is a range that is not far enough that a consumer (including a trader) feels away from the contour when a “stone” that is a specific pattern is placed. . This range varies depending on the type, size, number, etc. of the pattern, but whether or not the boundary line can be easily recognized is an important criterion. Further, “proximity” means that the “stone” 2012c and the “stone” 2015 are not separated to the extent that a consumer (including a trader) feels separated. Then, “superimpose” means that the second background sprite image 2012 is arranged on the first background sprite image 2011 so as to hide a part of the “stone” 2015 as shown in FIG. is there.

  In FIG. 9C, the height TA of the upper edge protrusion 2012a in the second background sprite image 2012 is the height average value Ta of all “stones” copied in the first background sprite image 2011. It is almost the same. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary line.

  In this example, the height average value Ta of the specific pattern “stone” 2015 of the first background sprite image 2011 and the height TA of the boundary shape of the second background sprite image 2012 are shown to be substantially the same. However, for example, the height TA of the boundary shape of the second background sprite image 2012 may be substantially the same as the average outer shape value and width average value of the specific pattern “stone” 2015 of the first background sprite image 2011. . However, in practice, it is difficult to obtain the average value Ta of the heights of the “stones” from the sizes of all the “stones”. Therefore, the height TA of the projecting portion 2012a may be a value at which the relationship of (1/2) TA ≦ Ta ≦ 2TA will be satisfied. As described above, by setting the value of the height TA of the protruding portion 2012a, the boundary between the first background sprite image 2011 and the second background sprite image 2012 becomes difficult to visually recognize.

  In addition, the height, the outer shape, or the width itself of one pattern is not the height average value, the outer shape average value, or the width average value of the specific pattern “stone” 2015 of the first background sprite image 2011. The height TA of the boundary shape of the second background sprite image 2012 may be substantially the same. In addition, the average value of all the stones copied in the first background sprite image 2011 is not set as the height of the convex portion of the upper edge of the second background sprite image 2012, but the average value of other quantities of stones. It is good.

  FIG. 15D is an enlarged view showing an example in which the shape of the boundary according to the first embodiment is approximately the same as the contour of the lawn. As shown in FIG. 4D, in the second background sprite image 2014, a contour portion having a protruding portion 2014a having substantially the same shape as the contour of the turf is formed by an outline line 2014b. In the vicinity of the contour line 2014b, which is the contour portion, “turf” 2017, which is a specific design of the first background sprite image 2013, and “stone” 2014c, which is a specific design of the second background sprite image 2014, They are superposed and arranged so as to be close to each other.

  In FIG. 4D, the height TB of the upper edge protrusion 2014a in the second background sprite image 2014 is substantially the same as the average height Tb of all the grasses copied in the first background sprite image 2013. It is. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary line.

  In this example, the average height Tb of the specific pattern “turf” 2017 of the first background sprite image 2013 and the height TB of the boundary shape of the second background sprite image 2014 are shown to be substantially the same. However, for example, the outer shape average value and the horizontal width average value of the specific pattern “turf” 2017 of the first background sprite image 2013 may be substantially the same as the height TB of the boundary shape of the second background sprite image 2014. .

  In addition, the height, outer shape, or width itself of one pattern is not the height average value, outer shape average value, or horizontal width average value of the specific pattern “turf” 2017 of the first background sprite image 2013. The height TB of the boundary shape of the second background sprite image 2014 may be substantially the same. In addition, the average value of all the grasses copied in the first background sprite image 2013 is not set as the height of the convex portion of the upper edge of the second background sprite image 2014, but the average value of other numbers of grasses. It is good.

<Application example of boundary shape according to embodiment 1>
FIG. 16A is a schematic diagram illustrating an example in which the boundary shape according to the first embodiment is an irregular uneven shape. Although FIGS. 13 and 14 show examples in which the boundary shape is a regular uneven shape, the present invention is not limited to this, and the boundary shape is not limited as shown in FIG. It is good also as a regular uneven shape. Moreover, in the figure (a), the outline part which has the six protrusion parts 2018a-2018f is formed of the outline line 2018g.

  FIG. 16B is a schematic diagram illustrating an example in which the boundary shape according to the first embodiment is a discontinuous shape. Although FIGS. 13 to 15 show examples in which the boundary shape is a continuous shape, the present invention is not limited to this, and the boundary shape may be a discontinuous shape. In FIG. 9A, an image of a boundary portion is formed by discontinuous eight square images 2019a to 2019h with respect to the image 2019k. In this case, the eight discontinuous square images 2019a to 2019h correspond to “projections”. Further, the outline lines of the eight discontinuous square images 2019a to 2019h and the upper edge outline line 2019j of the image 2019k correspond to the “contour part”. As shown in FIG. 2B, the sizes of the discontinuous images are not the same and may be different. In addition, discontinuous images may be generated by applying a transparency process to discontinuous portions, or discontinuous images may be individually arranged.

  FIG. 16C is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which a background two-dimensional sprite image according to the first embodiment is generated from 3D image data. Although FIGS. 13 to 15 show examples in which a background two-dimensional sprite image is generated from two-dimensional image data, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be generated from 3D image data. . Here, the 3D image data is image data used to represent a three-dimensional object or space represented by spread in three directions of vertical, horizontal, and height. In this way, by generating a background two-dimensional sprite image from 3D image data, the polygon data of the three-dimensional model created by the three-dimensional CAD is used as it is, and a background two-dimensional sprite image is immediately generated. It becomes possible.

  FIG. 16D is a schematic diagram illustrating an example in which jaggy is used for the boundary shape according to the first embodiment. Here, jaggy is that when a picture drawn with dots is enlarged, a curved line or an oblique straight line becomes jagged like a staircase. Jaggy generally tends to occur in bitmap images. As shown in FIG. 4D, the image B is an enlarged image, the image B is arranged in front of the image A so that at least one part of the image A can be visually recognized, and jaggy appears at the boundary. Then, it becomes possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary line between the image A and the image B due to jaggies.

  In the present embodiment, the image B is generated by the image data stored in the raster format. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image data in the vector format represented by DXF or the like may be used. Good. However, in this case, since jaggy does not occur in the image B, it becomes impossible to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary line by the above method.

<Application Example of Image Movement According to Embodiment 1>
FIG. 17A is a front view showing an example in which three background sprite images move linearly in the same direction at different speeds. In FIG. 9A, a second background sprite image 2021 is arranged in front of the first background sprite image 2020, and a third background sprite image 2023 is arranged in front of the second background sprite image 2021. Yes. Thick line portions 2024 and 2025 in the figure indicate boundary portions to be processed according to the present invention. Also, the three background sprite images 2020 to 2023 move linearly in the same direction (right to left on the page) at different speeds, as shown in FIG. At this time, the speeds A to C of the three background sprite images 2020 to 2023 satisfy the condition of C>B> A as shown in the figure, and the speed gradually increases from the back toward the front. Yes. By providing such a speed difference, as described in FIG. 13 above, the stereoscopic effect of the entire image is increased, a more realistic image with a depth is obtained, and the perspective of the image can be expressed.

  In the present embodiment, three configuration examples of the background sprite image are shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a background sprite image may be added to configure four or more images. Also, the moving direction of the background sprite image may be moved not only from right to left on the page but also from left to right on the page.

  FIG. 17B is a front view showing an example in which two background sprite images move linearly in different directions at the same speed. In FIG. 5B, a second background sprite image 2027 is arranged in front of the first background sprite image 2026. A bold line portion 2028 in the figure indicates a boundary portion to be processed according to the present invention. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, the two background sprite images 2026 and 2027 are straight in different directions at the same speed A (background sprite 2026: right to left on the paper surface, background sprite image 2027: left to right on the paper surface). Move on. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary 2028 between the first background sprite image 2026 and the second background sprite image 2027 even in background sprite images with different movement directions.

  In this embodiment, two background sprite images 2026 and 2027 are moved at the same speed A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be moved at different speeds. Good. In this embodiment, a configuration example with two background sprite images is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a background sprite image is further added to form a configuration with three or more images. Also good.

  FIG. 17C is a front view showing an example in which two background sprite images move linearly in the same direction and the other moves in a curved line. In FIG. 9C, a second background sprite image 2030 is arranged in front of the first background sprite image 2029. A bold line portion 2031 in the figure indicates a boundary portion to be processed according to the present invention. Further, the two background sprite images 2029 and 2030 move in the same direction (right to left in the drawing) at speeds A and D, as shown in FIG. At that time, the first background sprite image 2029 moves linearly, and the second background sprite image 2030 moves curvedly. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary 2031 between the first background sprite image 2029 and the second background sprite image 2030 even in a background sprite image that moves in a curve. .

  In the present embodiment, only the second background sprite image 2030 is moved in a curved line, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first background sprite image 2029 is also moved in a curved line. May be. Also, the moving direction of the background sprite image may be moved not only from right to left on the page but also from left to right on the page.

  In this embodiment, a configuration example with two background sprite images is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a background sprite image may be added to form a configuration with three or more images. Good.

  FIG. 17D is a front view showing an example in which the second background sprite image arranged on the first background sprite image moves in a circle. As shown in FIG. 5C, the first background sprite image 2032 has a rectangular shape, and the second background sprite image 2033 has a smaller circular shape than the first background sprite image 2032. . In addition, a second background sprite image 2033 is arranged in front of the first background sprite image 2032. A bold line portion 2034 in the figure indicates a boundary portion to be processed according to the present invention. The second background sprite image 2033 is rotated in the direction of the arrow in the figure. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the boundary 2034 between the first background sprite image 2032 and the second background sprite image 2033 even in a background sprite image that rotates.

  In the present embodiment, the second background sprite image 2033 is rotated clockwise, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be rotated counterclockwise. The shape of the background sprite image is not limited to a rectangular shape or a circular shape, but may be other shapes (for example, an ellipse, a polygonal shape, etc.).

  In this embodiment, a configuration example with two background sprite images is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a background sprite image may be added to form a configuration with three or more images. Good.

  FIG. 17E is a front view showing an example in which two background sprite images move linearly in the same direction at different speeds. In FIG. 9E, a second background sprite image 2036 is arranged in front of the first background sprite image 2035. A bold line portion 2037 in the figure indicates a boundary portion to be processed according to the present invention. Further, the two background sprite images 2035 and 2036 move linearly in the same direction (right to left on the page) at different speeds, as shown in FIG. At this time, the speeds A and B of the two background sprite images 2035 and 2036 satisfy the condition of B> A as shown in the figure, and the image in the foreground is faster than the image in the back, as shown in the figure. Is getting faster. By providing such a speed difference, the three-dimensional effect of the entire image is increased as described in FIG. 4A, and a more realistic image with a depth can be obtained, and the perspective of the image can be expressed. .

  Further, as described above, in the present invention, the design of the first background sprite image 2035 and the second background sprite image 2036 does not have to be completely the same, and it is only necessary that the designs are similar. Further, the second background sprite image 2036 may be configured to include another specific pattern 2036a (hatched portion in the figure) in the pattern portion excluding the boundary portion 2037.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the image data storage unit (for example, CG-ROM 612) in which at least one or more image data (for example, the first sprite image data) is stored; Image generating means (for example, VDP 600) for generating a first two-dimensional image (for example, first background sprite image 2001) and a second two-dimensional image (for example, second background sprite image 2002) from the image data; Image display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157) that displays the first two-dimensional image and the second two-dimensional image so as to be individually movable. The first two-dimensional image includes the first two-dimensional image, The second two-dimensional image is formed so as to include at least part of the specific pattern (for example, stone), and the first specific pattern and the design are in the vicinity of the contour part having the protruding part at least in part. A similar second specific design (for example, stone) is formed at least in part, and the image generation means is configured to make the second specific design close to at least a portion of the first specific design. The second two-dimensional image is superimposed on the one two-dimensional image.

  For this reason, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the boundary between the first two-dimensional image and the second two-dimensional image, and a realistic presentation display without a sense of incongruity becomes possible.

In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the first two-dimensional image (for example, the first background sprite image 2001) is formed from a plurality of first specific pictures (for example, stones) that are close to each other.
A second two-dimensional image (for example, second background sprite image 2002) is formed including a plurality of second specific patterns (for example, stones) that are close to each other.

  For this reason, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the boundary between the first two-dimensional image and the second two-dimensional image, and a realistic presentation display without a sense of incongruity becomes possible.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, since the shape of the contour portion in the second two-dimensional image (for example, the second background sprite image 2002) is substantially uneven, the first two-dimensional image and It becomes difficult to visually recognize the boundary portion of the second two-dimensional image, and a realistic presentation display without a sense of incongruity becomes possible.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the first specific picture (for example, stone) can be visually recognized in the concave portion by applying a transparent treatment to the concave portion having a substantially concave and convex shape. The shape of the boundary portion of the three-dimensional image can be easily made into a substantially uneven shape.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the shape of the contour portion having the protruding portion (for example, the upper edge protruding portion 2012a) in the second two-dimensional image (for example, the second background sprite image 2012) is Since the shape of the contour portion of the first specific pattern (for example, stone) in the first two-dimensional image (for example, the first background sprite image 2011) is a part of the shape, the first two-dimensional It becomes difficult to visually recognize the boundary between the image and the second two-dimensional image, and a realistic presentation display without a sense of incongruity becomes possible.

  In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the image generation unit (for example, the VDP 600) includes the first two-dimensional image (for example, the first background sprite image 2001) and the second two-dimensional image (for example, the first two-dimensional image). 2 background sprite image 2002) is moved in substantially the same direction, and the second two-dimensional image is moved faster than the first two-dimensional image, so that the stereoscopic effect of the entire image is increased and the depth is increased. It becomes a real image, and it is possible to express the perspective of the image.

  In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the image data (for example, the second sprite image data) that is the basis of the first two-dimensional image (for example, the second background sprite image 2002), the second Since the image data (for example, the second sprite image data) that is the basis of the two-dimensional image (for example, the third background sprite image 2003) is common, the capacity of the image data can be reduced. Become.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven, and a start lever (for example, a start lever) for instructing rotation of the reels. 135), a stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) that is provided corresponding to each reel and individually stops the rotation of the reels, and whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery. Lottery means (for example, a winning combination internal lottery in S105), reel stop control means (for example, reel stop control in S108) that performs stop control related to the stop of reel rotation based on the lottery result of the lottery means, Whether or not the symbol combination displayed by the reels stopped based on the lottery result is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to the internal winning combination And a payout control means for performing a game medium payout process for paying out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode. (For example, S110 medal payout) is suitable, but can also be applied to a pachinko machine described below.

  Next, a pachinko machine 1000 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1000 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 1000 from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 1000 is a game board (to be described later) disposed on the back side of a door member 1156 formed of a transparent plate member 1152 made of glass or resin and a transparent member holding frame (glass frame) 1154 through a transparent plate member 1152 (see below). Board) 1102. Although illustration is omitted, the game board 1102 has a general winning port through which a game ball can enter, a first special symbol starting port (first special symbol starting port), a second special symbol starting port (second special symbol starting port). Mouth), a normal symbol start opening (normal figure start opening) and a big winning opening (variable winning opening) are arranged together with a game nail and a hitting direction changing member. In addition to the special symbol display device (special symbol display device) and the normal symbol display device (common symbol display device), the game board 1102 is provided with a decorative symbol display device that displays various images used for decoration symbols and effects. It is installed.

  Below the door member 1156, a launcher 1138 that is rotated by a launcher motor 1602 to be described later, a launcher 1140 that is attached to the tip of the launcher 1138 and launches a ball toward a game area 1104 to be described later, and this launcher A launch rail 1142 for guiding a ball launched by the rod 1140 to an outer rail 1106, which will be described later, and a storage tray 1144 for temporarily storing the ball and supplying the stored ball to the launch rail 1142 in sequence, A chance button 1146 is provided to change the effect display by the decorative symbol display device or the like when the player can perform a pressing operation and detects the operation at a predetermined time.

  Further, below the launcher 1138 and the launcher 1140, an operation handle 1148 for controlling the launcher 1138 and operating the launch intensity of the sphere toward the game area 1104 is disposed, and a storage dish Below 1144, a lower plate 1150 is provided for storing overflow balls that cannot be stored in the storage plate 1144.

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19C, the special figure display device, the decorative symbol display device, and the special figure display device of the pachinko machine 100 that are stopped and displayed will be described.

  FIG. 19A shows an example of a special display stop display mode. There are three types of special display stop display modes according to the present embodiment: “Special Figure 1” which is a jackpot symbol, “Special Figure 2” which is a special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure 3” which is a missed symbol. . When the special figure variable game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won at the first special figure start opening or the second special figure start opening, The “variable display of special figure” is performed by repeatedly lighting all the segments and lighting the one segment in the center. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the special figure elapses, in order to notify the winning of the special figure variable game, “Special Figure 1” or “Special Figure 2” is stopped and displayed. In the case of notifying the disconnection, “Special Figure 3” is stopped and displayed. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  FIG. 19B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The left symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, the right symbol of the decorative symbol display device on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor has detected that a ball has won a prize at the first special figure start port or the second special figure start port In each symbol display area of the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. Performs “decorative display variation display” to switch the display. When notifying the jackpot, a symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot in the symbol display area (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols having the same number (for example, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”)). In the case of stopping and notifying the special jackpot, a symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols of the same odd number numbers (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1”)) ) Is stopped. When the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game or the special jackpot game is started, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot is stopped and displayed, the special jackpot game is started. In the case of notifying a detachment, if a symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area, and there is a variation display of the decorative symbol on hold, the variation display is started. .

  FIG. 19C shows an example of a normal stop display mode. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of the normal figure, “general figure 1” which is a winning symbol and “general figure 2” which is a missed symbol. When the usual figure display game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the usual figure starting port, the ordinary figure display device will turn on all seven segments, The “variable display of the usual map” is performed repeatedly by lighting up one segment. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “general figure 1” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game being lost, the “normal figure 2” is stopped and displayed.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 1000 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 1000 can be broadly classified according to a main control unit 1300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 1300. A sub-control unit 1400 that controls the production, a payout control unit 1550 that mainly performs control related to payout of the game ball in response to a command transmitted by the main control unit 1300, and a launch control unit 1600 that controls the launch of the game ball And a power management unit 1650 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 1000.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 1300 of the pachinko machine 1000 will be described.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a basic circuit 1302 that controls the entire main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1302 includes a CPU 1304, a ROM 1306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 1308 for storing data, an I / O 1310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 1312 for measuring time and frequency. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 1306 and the RAM 1308, and this is the same for the sub-control unit 1400 described later. The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1314 as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 1302 includes a counter circuit 1316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 1314 is received (this circuit has 2 And a signal output from various sensors 1318 including a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving an amplification result and a reference. A sensor circuit 1320 for outputting the comparison result with the voltage to the counter circuit 1316 and the basic circuit 1302, a display circuit 1322 for performing display control of the special-figure display device 1114, and display control of the universal map display device 1112 Table for display circuit 1324 and various status display sections 1326 (general figure hold lamp, special figure hold lamp, high accuracy medium lamp, etc.) A display circuit 1328 for controlling, connects the solenoid circuit 1332 for controlling the solenoids 1330 for opening and closing the second Japanese view start hole or a variable winning hole or the like.

  When the ball detection sensor 1318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port, the sensor circuit 1320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 1316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 1316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port, and the latched value is stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the first special figure starting port. To remember. Similarly, when the counter circuit 1316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won a prize at the second special figure starting port, the counter circuit 1316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port. The obtained value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port.

  Further, an information output circuit 1334 is connected to the basic circuit 1302, and the main control unit 1300 pachinkos to an information input circuit 1652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 1334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 1000 is output.

  The main control unit 1300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 1336 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 1650 to the main control unit 1300. The voltage monitoring circuit 1336 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 1302.

  Further, the main control unit 1300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 1338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 1304 receives the start signal output circuit 1338 from the start signal output circuit 1338. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 1300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub control unit 1400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 1550. With this configuration, the sub control unit 1400 is provided. In addition, communication with the payout control unit 1550 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 1300, the sub control unit 1400, and the payout control unit 1550 is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 1300 can transmit signals such as commands to the sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1550. However, the sub-control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1550 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 1300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the sub control unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1000 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 1400 includes a basic circuit 1402 that controls the entire sub-control unit 1400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1402 includes a CPU 1404, a control program, ROM 1406 for storing various data, RAM 1408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 1410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 1412 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 1404 of the basic circuit 1402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 1402 includes a sound source IC 1418 for controlling the speaker 1416 (and an amplifier), a display circuit 1422 for controlling various lamps 1420, and a drive for driving an effect movable body of the effect device. An effect drive device control circuit 1426 for controlling various effect drive devices 1424 including a device such as a solenoid or a motor, and the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 1110 and the decorative symbol display device 1110 are shielded. A sub-control unit 1500 for controlling the shielding means is connected to a chance button detection circuit 1428 that detects the pressing of the chance button 1146 and outputs a signal.

  Although not shown, the sub-control unit 1500 includes a CPU that is an arithmetic processing unit, ICs such as ROM and RAM, and a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each circuit. A VDP (video display processor) is connected to the CPU via a bus. A crystal oscillator is connected to the VDP, and further a CG-ROM and VRAM in which image data and color palette data for image data are stored are connected via a bus. The VDP reads image data stored in the ROM based on a signal from the CPU, generates an image signal using the work area of the VRAM, and displays the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1110 via the D / A converter. Display an image. Note that a luminance adjustment signal is input to the decorative symbol display device 1110 in order to enable the CPU to adjust the luminance of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1110.

  The VDP (not shown) is an attribute register for temporarily storing instructions received via the CPU I / F, CG bus I / F, and CPU I / F, as described in the first embodiment. And. The CPU I / F is an I / F for transmitting / receiving data to / from the CPU, ROM, and RAM of the sub-control unit 1500, and the CG bus I / F is an I / F for transmitting / receiving data to / from the CG-ROM. / F.

  The CPU I / F, CG bus I / F, and attribute register are connected to the drawing control unit, the data transfer control unit, and the display control unit via the bus. The drawing control unit reads image data from the CG-ROM in accordance with an instruction stored in the attribute register, generates a predetermined image, and then stores the generated image in a predetermined area of the VRAM via the VRAM I / F. The data transfer control unit controls transfer of image data between the attribute register and the VRAM. The display control unit receives the image generated by the drawing control unit, transmits the image to the D / A converter, and causes the decorative symbol display device 1110 to sample the image signal from the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. Is output. The D / A converter converts image data, which is a digital signal input from the display control unit, into R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals of analog signals and supplies them to the decorative symbol display device 1110. Output.

  The CG-ROM of the present embodiment stores sprite image data and sprite image data as described in the first embodiment. The sprite image color palette data is color information for the sprite image. In this embodiment, there are four types of color palette data of 8, 16, 64, and 256 colors. The sprite image data is image data composed of bitmap data of a predetermined size, and is data of a two-dimensional sprite image. The sprite image data stores one of these four types of color palette data, and the sprite image data using 256-color palette data has an 8-bit value corresponding to each dot. A palette number is stored, and in the sprite image data using 64-color palette data, a 6-bit palette number is stored corresponding to each dot, and a sprite image using 16-color palette data is stored. The data stores a 4-bit palette number corresponding to each dot, and the sprite image data using 8-color palette data stores a 3-bit palette number corresponding to each dot. Has been. Note that the sprite image data storage method is not limited to this, and a conventionally known image compression method such as a run length method can be applied.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 1550, the launch control unit 1600, and the power management unit 1650 of the pachinko machine 1000 will be described.

  The payout control unit 1550 controls the payout device 1552 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 1300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on the control signal output from the payout sensor 1554. It is detected whether or not the card unit 1654 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 1000 via the interface unit 1556.

  The launch control unit 1600 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 1550 to permit or stop the launch, and an operation amount of the launch handle 1148 by the player output from a launch intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 1148. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding launch intensity, the launch rod 1138 and the launch motor 1602 that drives the launch rod 1140 are controlled, and the ball feeder 1604 that feeds the balls from the storage tray 1144 to the launch rail 1142 is controlled. .

  The power management unit 1650 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 1000 into a DC voltage, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls the control units such as the main control unit 1300 and the sub control unit 1400, and the devices such as the dispensing device 1552. To supply. Further, the power management unit 1650 is a storage circuit (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 1300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. Capacitor).

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, a main control unit main process executed by the CPU 1304 of the main control unit 1300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 1300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 1338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 1306.

  In step S1201, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 1304, the interrupt mask is set, the initial setting of the I / O port 1310, the initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 1308, and the operation permission to the WDT 1313 is permitted. Set initial values. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in the WDT 1313 as an initial value.

  In step S1202, the counter value of WDT 1313 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 1313 is restarted.

  In step S1203, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 1650 to the main control unit 1300 by the voltage monitoring circuit 1336 is a predetermined value (in this example, When the voltage is less than 9V), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output. Then, if the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 1304 has detected that the power has been cut off), the process returns to step S1202, and if the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 1304 has not detected that the power has been cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S1204.

  In step S1204, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 1312, a predetermined port of the I / O 1310 (for example, a test output port, a sub-port) Processing for outputting a clear signal from the output port to the control unit 1400, setting for permitting writing to the RAM 1308, and the like are performed.

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 1302 of the main control unit 1300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to step S1207. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process advances to step S1207.

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of the game shop operates the operation unit provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicating that there is an operation), that is, It is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S1207 to set the basic circuit 1302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is read, and whether the power status information is information indicating suspend. Determine whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S1207 to set the basic circuit 1302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 1308 is displayed. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S1206 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is abnormal), the process advances to step S1207 to set the pachinko machine 1000 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process advances to step S1207.

  In step S1206, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 1308 at the time of power failure is read and reset to the stack pointer. In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 1308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 1304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 1000 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in steps S1208 and S1209) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing (described later) immediately before the power interruption.

  In step S1207, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization processing, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer, initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 1308, and the like are performed.

  In step S1208, after setting for interrupt prohibition, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the normal figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the normal figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer random number counter, respectively. Two random number counters for generating numerical values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 1308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. In addition, after this basic random number initial value update processing is completed, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  The main control unit 1300 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S1208 and S1209 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 1304 of the main control unit 1300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a counter timer 1312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt signal is used as a trigger to perform main control unit timer interrupt processing. Start with a period of

  In step S1301, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 1304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S1302, the WDT 1313 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and WDT interruption is not generated (so as not to detect processing abnormality) periodically (this implementation). In the example, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S1303, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals from various sensors 1318 including the above-described transparent member holding frame opening sensor, front frame opening sensor, lower plate full sensor, and a plurality of ball detection sensors via the input port of the I / O 1310. Is input and monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of various sensors 1318 in the RAM 1308. In this embodiment, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process of the last time (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 1308 for each previous sphere detection sensor. This information is read from the area, and this information is stored in the RAM 1308 in the detection signal storage area provided in advance for each sphere detection sensor and detected by the previous timer interrupt process (about 2 ms before). Information on the presence or absence of a signal is read from a current detection signal storage area provided in the RAM 1308 for each sphere detection sensor, and this information is stored in the previous detection signal storage area. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  In step S1303, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in the sphere detection sensor of the two sphere detection sensors matches. The information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, this time detection signal) If it matches the information on the winning entry (general winning opening, variable winning opening) or starting opening (first special figure starting opening, second special drawing starting opening), It is determined that there was a passage. For example, if the information on the presence or absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the ball detection sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening, it is determined that the player has entered the general winning opening. Then, the processing associated with the subsequent entry to the general winning opening is performed, but if the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with entering the ball.

  In step S1304 and step S1305, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S1208 is updated, and then the universal winning random number value and special value used in the main control unit 1300 are updated. The two random number counters for generating the figure random number values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number for winning a normal figure is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a random number for winning a normal figure provided in the RAM 1308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value obtained from a random number counter for generating a random number value for normal winning that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100 is obtained, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the obtained value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 1308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the regular-winning random number next makes one round, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 1308.

  In step S1306, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, the random number counter for generating the effect random number used in the main control unit 1300 is updated.

  In step S1307, timer update processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this timer update processing, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the special symbol display device Various timers are updated, including a special figure display symbol update timer for timing a time, a timer for timing a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like.

  In step S1308, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, if there is a winning (winning) in the winning opening (general winning opening, first and second special figure starting opening, and variable winning opening), it is provided in the RAM 1308 for each winning opening. The value of the winning ball number storage area is read and 1 is added to set the original winning ball number storage area.

  In step S1309, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, if there is a winning at the first and second special figure starting ports and the number of special figure variable games held is less than four, the counter circuit corresponding to the winning starting port The value is acquired from the counter value storage register 1316 as a special figure winning random value. Further, a value is acquired as a special figure random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure random number described above, and stored in the random value storage area provided in the RAM 1308 together with the special figure winning random number value. In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the usual figure starting port, and the number of pending ordinary figure variable games is less than two, the random number counter for generating the usual figure winning random number at that timing The value is acquired as a normal winning random number value, and stored in a random number value storage area provided in the RAM 1308 that is different from that for the above-mentioned special figure. Also, in this winning acceptance process, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a winning (winning) of the first or second special figure starting port, the ordinary drawing starting port, or the variable winning port, the sub-control unit 1400 In the transmission information to be transmitted, winning acceptance information indicating the presence / absence of winning (winning) of the first and second special figure starting openings, the universal drawing starting opening, and the variable winning opening is set.

  In step S1310, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 1550 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information in bit 7 (indicating that data is set when turned on), and power supply in bit 6 Input information (when ON, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate the number of payout requests after processing I am doing so.

  In step S1311, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in a general diagram state update process during a normal map change (a general-purpose general-purpose timer value to be described later is 1 or more), a lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the general map display device 1112 is performed. Do.

  Further, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), when the hit flag is on, FIG. When the 7-segment LED constituting the universal display device 1112 is turned on / off so that the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. 1 and the hit flag is off, the normal figure shown in FIG. In the RAM 1308, in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec), the 7-segment LED constituting the ordinary display device 1112 is controlled to be turned on / off so as to be in the second mode. In addition, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the normal stop time management timer. With this setting, the usual figure is stopped and the result of the usual figure variable game is notified to the player.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the predetermined state is displayed. During the opening period (for example, 2 seconds), a signal for holding the blade member in an open state is output to the solenoid 1330 for opening and closing the blade member of the second special figure starting port, and the blade opening time management provided in the RAM 1308 is used. Information indicating the release period is set in the storage area of the timer.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 1330, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 1308.

  In the normal state update process that starts at the timing when a predetermined closing period has elapsed (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the normal state is set to inactive. In the normal state update process when the normal state is inactive, the process proceeds to the next step S1312 without doing anything.

  In step S1312, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the opening and closing control of the general map variable game and the 2nd special map starting port is not performed (the state of the normal map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable game on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. If the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 1308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 1112 is selected from among them, and this variable display time is stored in the general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 1308 as the normal map variable display time. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the common figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 1308. Each time a hit determination is made, the number of pending custom figure variable games is calculated. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S1313, special figure state update processing is performed. In the special figure state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure. For example, in the special figure state update process during special figure fluctuation (the value of the special figure general-purpose timer to be described later is 1 or more), lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 1114 is performed. Do.

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure change display time has elapsed (when the special figure display symbol update timer value changes from 1 to 0), the jackpot flag is on and the probability change flag is off When the special figure display device 1114 has the special figure 1 shown in FIG. 19A and the jackpot flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the special figure display device 1114 has the special figure 2 shown in FIG. When the flag is OFF, the 7 segment LED constituting the special figure display device 1114 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure display device 1114 shown in FIG. In order to maintain the display period (for example, 500 msec), information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure stop time management timer provided in the RAM 1308. With this setting, the special figure is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player. Further, 02H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S1315).

  Further, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing at which the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), if the jackpot flag is on, a predetermined value is displayed. A special figure waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 1308 for waiting for a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 1110 is started is displayed. Information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area. Further, 04H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S1315).

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the special figure standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds or A signal for holding the door member in an open state is output to the solenoid 1330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening until the winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening. The information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 10H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S1315).

  In the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) is variable. A signal for holding the door member in a closed state is output to the solenoid 1330 for opening and closing the door member of the prize opening, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 1308. . Further, 20H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S1315).

  Further, in the special figure state update process in which the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) and started at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, by the decorative symbol display device 1110 Information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 1308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the jackpot is to be ended is displayed. Further, 08H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S1315).

  Further, in the special figure state update process which starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure state is set to inactive. . In the special figure state update process when the special figure is in a non-operating state, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S1314.

  In step S1314, special drawing related lottery processing is performed. In this special figure-related lottery process, the special figure variable game and the variable prize opening / closing control are not performed (the state of the special figure is inactive), and the number of the special figure variable games held is one or more. In this case, the jackpot determination is first performed among various lotteries using the jackpot determination table, the high probability state transition determination table, the timer number determination table, and the like. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S1303 is within the numerical range of the lottery data for the first special figure starting port in the jackpot determination table. If the random value is within the numerical range of the lottery data for the first special figure start opening, information indicating that the special figure variable game is won and the jackpot flag storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is a big hit is set. (Here, setting the jackpot information in the RAM 1308 is setting the jackpot flag to ON). On the other hand, when the special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the first special figure starting port lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of the game, and the big hit flag storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is out of the storage area. (In this case, setting outlier information in the RAM 1308 sets the jackpot flag off). Note that the number of special figure variable games held is stored in the special figure variable number storage area provided in the RAM 1308. Each time a hit determination is made, the number of special figure variable games held is determined. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this special figure reservation number storage area. In addition, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  As a specific example, if the gaming state is in a low probability state and the special figure winning random number obtained based on the detection of the ball winning at the first special figure starting opening is 10100, the jackpot flag is set to ON. When the winning random number is 10200, the jackpot flag is set off. In addition, when the special figure winning random number obtained based on the detection of the ball winning at the second special figure starting opening is 20100, the jackpot flag is set to ON, and when the special figure winning random number is 20200, the jackpot flag is set. Set to off.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON, then the probability variation transition determination is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure random value stored in the random value storage area in step S1309 is within the numerical range of the transition determination random number, and the special figure random value is within the numerical range of the lottery data. Sets information indicating that a special jackpot game is to be started in the storage area of the probability variation (probability variation) flag provided in the RAM 1308. (Here, setting the special jackpot game start information in the RAM 1308 is to set the probability variation flag to ON). On the other hand, if the special figure random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, information indicating that the jackpot game is started is set in the storage area of the probability variation flag (here, the information on the start of the jackpot game is set). Setting in the RAM 1308 refers to setting the probability variation flag to OFF). For example, when the acquired special figure random number value is 20, the probability variation flag is set to OFF. On the other hand, if the acquired special figure random number value is 80, the probability variation flag is set to ON.

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. The timer number corresponding to the value of the jackpot flag and the timer random number range including the acquired special figure timer random number value is selected and stored in a predetermined timer number storage area provided in the RAM 1308. Further, the fluctuation time corresponding to the timer number is stored as the special figure fluctuation display time in the special figure display symbol update timer described above, and the general command rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S1315). For this reason, 01H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above, and the process ends.

  For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 50000, the special figure timer random number value is in the range of 0 to 60235, and therefore 1 corresponding to those conditions of the timer number determination table. Timer 1 indicating the timer number stored in the line and 5 indicating the variation time are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 1308. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 64000, the special figure timer random number value is not in the range of 0 to 15535, so the timer 2 is not selected and is not 15536 to 24535. Timer 3 is not selected, and timer 4 is not selected because it is not 24536 to 62535. However, since it is within the range of 62536 to 65535, it is stored in the eighth line corresponding to those conditions in the timer number determination table. The timer 5 indicating the timer number and the variable time 50 are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. In consideration of 2 ms which is the start cycle of the interrupt processing, a value obtained by multiplying the selected variation time value by 500 (1000 ms / 2 ms) is set in the variation time storage area. For example, when the fluctuation time is 5 seconds, a value of 2500 is set as an initial value in the fluctuation time storage area, and the value of the fluctuation time storage area is set to 1 each time the timer update process in step S1307 is executed. By subtracting, the passage of time can be measured by the number of execution times of interrupt processing. Further, when the value of the variable time storage area is subtracted every time (for example, five times) the timer interrupt process is executed (for example, 2 ms cycle), if the variable time is 10 seconds, 10 seconds is required. Since it is 10000 ms, dividing by the period (2 ms × 5) sets 1000 to the variable time storage area.

  In step S1315, command setting transmission processing is performed (details will be described later). The output schedule information transmitted to the sub-control unit 1400 is composed of 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are command types ( 00H is the basic command, 01H is the symbol variation start command, 04H is the symbol variation stop command, 05H is the winning effect start command, 06H is the end effect start command, and 07H is the number of jackpot rounds Designated command, information that can specify the type of command such as a power recovery command in the case of 0EH and a RAM clear command in the case of 0FH), and bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) It is composed.

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special symbol related lottery process, etc. If it is a case, it includes the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag, etc. If it is a winning effect command and an end effect start command, it includes the value of the probability variation flag, etc. If it is a jackpot round number designation command The value of the probability variation flag, the number of jackpot rounds, etc. are included. If the command type indicates a basic command, the command data includes device information, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port, etc. Including.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command type is 01H, the jackpot flag value stored in the RAM 1308 as the command data, the probability variation flag value, the timer number selected in the special drawing related lottery process, and the suspension. Information indicating the number of special figure variable games being set is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, 04H is set as the command type, and information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability variation flag stored in the RAM 1308 is set as the command data. In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 1110, various lamps 1420, and the speaker 1416 during the winning effect period stored in the RAM 1308 as the command type is 05H, and the probability change is performed. Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of special figure variable games that are held, and the like are set. In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, the effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 1110, the various lamps 1420, and the speaker 1416 during the effect waiting period stored in the RAM 308 as the command type is 06H, Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of special figure variable games that are held, and the like are set. In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, information indicating 07H for the command type, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 1308 for the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, the number of the special figure variable games held, etc. Set. In the above-described general command big prize closing setting transmission process, information indicating the command type is 08H, the number of jackpot rounds stored in the RAM 1308 as the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, the number of the special figure variable games held, etc. Set. The sub-control unit 1400 can determine the presentation control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 1300 according to the command type included in the received output schedule information, and the command data included in the output schedule information Based on this information, the contents of the effect control can be determined.

  In step S1316, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 1308 is output to an information input circuit 1652 that is separate from the pachinko machine 1000 via the information output circuit 1334.

  In step S1317, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S1303 are read to monitor whether there is a transparent member frame open error, a front frame open error, or a bottom pan full error. When the glass frame opening error, the front frame opening error, or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 1400 includes the glass frame opening error, the front frame opening error, Set device information that indicates the presence or absence of a full dish error. Further, various solenoids 1330 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure start opening and the variable prize opening, and the universal display device 1112, special figure display device 1114, and various states via the display circuits 1322, 1324, and 1328. Display data to be output to the display unit 1326 or the like is set in the output port of the I / O 1310. The output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S1310) is output to the sub-control unit 1400 via the output port 1310.

  In step S1318, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low-voltage signal is on (when power-off is detected), the process proceeds to step S1320. If the low-voltage signal is off (when power-off is not detected), the process proceeds to step S1319.

  In step S1319, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S1301 is set in each original register, and interrupt permission is set.

  In step S1320, the voltage monitoring circuit that monitors the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit 1650 to the main control unit 1300 outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when it is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Whether or not a power-off is detected. If a power-off is detected, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is displayed. The return data is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 1308, and power interruption processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed.

<Sub-control unit 1400 main processing>
Next, the main process of the sub control unit 1400 executed by the CPU 1404 of the sub control unit 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the sub-control unit 1400.

  The sub-control unit 1400 is provided with a reset signal output circuit that outputs a reset signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 1404 of the basic circuit 1402 to which this reset signal is input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 1406. First, various initial settings are performed in step S1401. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of various variables, and the like are performed.

  In step S1402, command input processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S1403, a command is output to the sub control unit 1500 via the output port of the I / O 1410.

  In step S1404, it is determined whether the value of a timer variable storage area described later is 10 or more. If the value of the timer variable storage area is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1405. If the value of the timer variable storage area is less than 10, the process returns to step S1402.

  In step S1405, 0 is stored in the timer variable storage area.

  In step S1406, effect data update processing is performed. In this effect data update processing, the variation number stored in the variation pattern selection processing, which will be described later, the combination of temporary stop symbols, and the type of stop symbol combination are updated, and the process since the start of variation display of the decorative symbols Based on the time, the operation control data for controlling effects by the decorative symbol display device 1110, the shielding means of the decorative symbol display device 1110, the speaker 1416, the various lamps 1420, the effect movable body of the effect device, and the like is updated.

  In step S1406, a command to be output to the sub-control unit 1500 in the process of step S1403 to be executed next time so as to display the decoration symbol variation display in the manner indicated by the determined presentation information (for example, to stop decoration 7 on the left). Control the speaker 1416, various lamps 1420, and the movable body for production in steps S 1407, S 1408, and S 1409, which will be described later, and the like. Prepare to do. In addition, when a predetermined condition is established, a lottery such as whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, for example, whether or not to perform an effect using the chance button 1146 is performed.

  In step S1407, sound output processing is performed. In this sound output process, the audio data to be output to the speaker 1416 included in the speaker control information acquired in step S1406 is set in the output port of the I / O 1410, and the sound source IC 1418 performs output control of the speaker 1416.

  In step S1408, lamp control processing is performed. In this lamp control processing, data indicating lighting / extinguishing of lamps output to various lamps 1420 included in the various lamp control information acquired in step S1406 is set in the output port of the I / O 1410, and various lamps 1420 are displayed. The display circuit 1422 is controlled to turn on and off.

  In step S1409, an effect drive control process is performed. In this effect driving device control process, the data indicating the operation timing included in the information for controlling the effect movable body acquired in step S1406 is set in the output port of the I / O 1410, and the effect movable object etc. The production drive device control circuit 1426 controls the various production drive devices 1424 to be driven.

  Sub-control unit 1400 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S1402 to S1409, except for interruption by strobe processing, chance button processing, or sub-control unit timer interrupt processing described later.

<Command input processing>
Next, the command input process (step S1402) in the main process of the sub-control unit 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of command input processing.

  In step S1501, the contents of a command storage area to be described later are confirmed, and it is determined whether or not an unprocessed command remains. If an unprocessed command remains in the command storage area, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if an unprocessed command does not remain in the command storage area, the process ends and the sub-control unit 1400 performs main processing. Return.

  FIG. 23C is a flowchart showing the flow of the variation pattern selection process, and FIG. 23D is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol stop process. In step S1502, based on the type of unprocessed command to be processed next among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area, the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. This is executed based on the change start command) and the symbol stop process shown in FIG. There are other processes based on unprocessed commands. For example, when the round control command that is output from the main control unit 1300 every time the variable winning opening is controlled during the jackpot and includes information indicating the number of opening of the variable winning opening after the jackpot is started is an unprocessed command. For example, a round start process to be performed. Other processing is omitted here.

  In step S1601 of the variation pattern selection process, the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag, and the timer number included in the unprocessed command are extracted and stored in the respective storage areas of the RAM 1408. In addition, after referring to the variation number selection table and the symbol determination table, effect data (in this embodiment, variation number, temporary stop symbol / stop symbol combination, etc.) is selected and stored in the storage area provided in the RAM 1408. The process is terminated.

  In step S1701 of the symbol stop process, the three decorative symbols constituting the combination of the stopped symbols stored in the symbol storage area are displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle and right symbol display areas of the decorative symbol display device 1110. The process is terminated. In the round start process, information indicating the number of opening of the variable winning opening after the jackpot start included in the unprocessed command is extracted and stored in the storage area of the RAM 1408.

<Strobe interrupt processing>
Next, the strobe interrupt process of the sub control unit 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of strobe interrupt processing.

  This strobe interrupt process is a process executed when the sub control unit 1400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 1300. In step S1801 of the strobe interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 1300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 1408 as an unprocessed command.

<Chance button interrupt processing>
Next, the chance button interrupt process of the sub control unit 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of chance button interrupt processing.

  This chance button interrupt process is a process executed when the sub control unit 1400 detects an operation of the chance button 1146 by the chance button detection circuit 1428.

  In step S1901 of the chance button interrupt process, a value is acquired from the detection counter for measuring the number of times the chance button 1146 is pressed, which is stored in the detection counter storage area of the RAM 1408, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Store in the original detection counter storage area.

<Sub-control unit variable update interrupt processing>
Next, the sub control unit variable update interrupt process executed by the CPU 1404 of the sub control unit 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit variable update interrupt process.

  The sub-control unit 1400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and this sub-control unit timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle. Run with. In step S2001 of the sub-control unit variable update interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 1408, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S1404, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

<Background Sprite Image According to Example 2>
Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, for example, the image 2000 as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1110. In the present embodiment, the flow until the image 2000 of FIG. 13 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1110 will be described with reference to the above-described drawings. First, when the decorative design of FIG. 19B is a big hit, a command is issued from the CPU 1304 of the main control unit 1300 shown in FIG. 20 to the sub control unit 1400 (step S1315 of FIG. 22), and further, the sub control unit 1400 is displayed. The CPU 1404 issues a command to the sub-control unit 1500 (step S1403 in FIG. 23). Thereafter, a command is sent from the CPU of the sub-control unit 1500 to the VDP (not shown), and the image data stored in the display area in the VRAM is called by the display control unit in the VDP that has received the command. An image generated by the data is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1110 (not shown).

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a background sprite image including an image on which dither processing according to the second embodiment has been performed. The background sprite image shown in the figure is displayed as a part of an image (for example, the image 2000 shown in FIG. 13) displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1110 according to the above-described flow. As shown in the figure, the background sprite image 3000 according to the second embodiment includes a first two-dimensional image 3001 that has been subjected to dither processing and a second two-dimensional image 3002 that has not been subjected to dither processing. . Here, the dithering process is a process for expressing more gradations with a limited number of colors. For example, when expressing an intermediate orange with two colors of red and yellow, it is possible to express a wide range of gradation oranges by gradually changing the dot ratio. In this way, if intermediate colors are created by dither processing, it is not necessary to prepare a large number of colors in the color palette shown in FIG. 14, so that the data capacity can be reduced. As will be described in detail later, the background sprite image 3000 is thus composed of the first two-dimensional image 3001 that has been subjected to the dither process and the second two-dimensional image 3002 that has not been subjected to the dither process. It becomes possible to make it difficult to visually recognize boundary lines of three background sprite images 3011 to 3013 described later.

  In the present embodiment, the whitened portion shown in the enlarged view of the portion C of the first image 3001 is subjected to the transparency processing described with reference to FIG. In this way, if the whitened portion is subjected to the transparency processing, the specific pattern of the background sprite image behind it can be visually recognized, which makes it difficult to visually recognize the boundary lines of three background sprite images 3011 to 3013 described later. It becomes possible.

  Note that image data for generating the background sprite image 3000 is stored in advance in the CG-ROM described above. The VDP displays the background sprite image 3000 on the decorative symbol display device 1110 as a part of the image as shown in FIG. 13 along the flow described above. In this embodiment, as described above, the background sprite image 3000 including the first two-dimensional image 3001 that has been subjected to the dithering process when the decorative symbol of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed immediately after the start of the game.

<Configuration Example of Background Image According to Second Embodiment>
FIG. 25A is a front view showing a second background sprite image and a third background sprite image according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, the second background sprite image 3012 and the third background sprite image 3013 are generated so as to include an image having an upper edge subjected to dither processing. Further, the second background sprite image 3012 and the third background sprite image 3013 are contoured by applying the transparency processing described in FIG. 14 to a part of the rectangular image (3012a and 3013a in the figure). The line is an image having a curved shape. Further, as shown in the figure, the curved shapes of the second background sprite image 3012 and the third background sprite image 3013 are different.

  Here, a first background sprite image 3011, a second background sprite image 3012, and a third background sprite image 3013, which will be described later, have at least a part of form components such as a shape, a pattern, and a color. It is formed by a specific pattern (for example, “stone” in FIG. 15).

  In the present embodiment, “stone” and “turf” are illustrated in FIG. 15 as specific patterns, but the present invention is not limited to this, and “cloud”, “sea”, “river”, Any specific design may be used as long as it is the same type of specific design such as “smoke” or “fog”.

  Further, in this embodiment, FIG. 15 shows an application example to an image formed by a plurality of specific pictures “stone” or “turf” close to each other, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the present invention may be applied to an image formed by a plurality of specific patterns “clouds”, “sea”, “river”, “smoke”, “mist”, and the like close to each other.

  FIG. 25B is a front view illustrating a configuration example of the background image according to the second embodiment. The background image 3010 in FIG. 5B includes a first background sprite image 3011, a second background sprite image 3012 superimposed on the first background sprite image 3011, and the second background sprite image 3012. And a third background sprite image 3013 superimposed on the top. In addition, the background image 3010 is arranged in the vicinity of the boundary between the three background sprite images 3011 to 3013 so that the specific design reproduced on each of the background images 3010 to 3013 is visible. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which there are few common parts of specific pictures and the boundary shapes are different. Even in such a case, if a background sprite image including a dithered image is used, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the boundary lines of the three background sprite images 3011 to 3013, so that a realistic image without a sense of incongruity is provided It becomes possible to do.

  In this embodiment, the background image is configured by the three background sprite images 3011 to 3013. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background is composed of two or four or more background sprite images. An image may be constructed.

  Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a launching device that launches a ball into a predetermined game area (for example, a launcher 1138), a winning opening configured to enter a ball fired from the launching device, Detection means (for example, various sensors 1318 including a sphere detection sensor) for detecting a sphere that has entered the mouth, payout means (for example, a payout device 1552) for paying out a sphere when the detection means detects a sphere, A variable display device (for example, a decorative symbol display device 1110) that displays the symbols (identification information) in a variable manner, and after the variable display device changes the symbols when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins It is suitable for a pachinko machine that displays a stop and notifies the game state transition.

  It should be noted that the game table according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  In addition, the present invention may be applied to an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation of a real machine such as a slot machine is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to a mobile phone, a portable game machine, and a home video game machine.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can be used particularly in the field of gaming machines represented by slot machines and gaming machines (such as pachinko machines).

(A) It is the sprite image of the cobblestone which concerns on a prior art example, and its expansion schematic diagram. (B) It is the prior art example (conceptual figure) which expressed one stone pavement using two sprite images. FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit 300. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a sub-control unit 400. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a sub-control unit 500. FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a display control board that constitutes a sub-control unit 500, and is a diagram showing the internal configuration of a VDP 600 in detail. It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly. It is the figure which showed the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a flowchart which shows the basic control of a game. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process of the sub-control part 400. (B) It is a flowchart of the command input process of the sub control part 400. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the strobe process of the sub-control unit 400. (D) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the sub control part 400. FIG. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process of the sub control part 500. FIG. (B) It is a flowchart of the command input process of the sub control part 500. FIG. (C) is a flowchart of the strobe process of the sub-control unit 500. (D) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the sub control part 500. FIG. (E) It is a flowchart of the VDP interruption process of the sub control part 500. FIG. It is the figure which shows the flow which shows the flow of the effect image display process of the sub control part 500, and the information transmitted / received between CPU510 and VDP600 with effect image display process. (A) It is the figure which showed the initial stage of the display image on the liquid crystal display device 157 which concerns on Example 1. FIG. (B) It is the figure which showed the 2nd step of the display image on the liquid crystal display device 157 which concerns on Example 1. FIG. (A) It is the figure which showed one example of the boundary shape concerning Example 1, and the production | generation method of the shape. (B) It is an enlarged view of the boundary shape which concerns on Example 1. FIG. (A) It is the front view which showed the example which made the shape of the boundary which concerns on Example 1 the substantially same shape as the outline of a stone. (B) It is the front view which showed the example which made the shape of the boundary concerning Example 1 the substantially same shape as the outline of a lawn. (C) It is the enlarged view which showed the example which made the shape of the boundary which concerns on Example 1 the substantially same shape as the outline of a stone. (D) It is the enlarged view which showed the example which made the shape of the boundary which concerns on Example 1 the substantially same shape as the outline of a lawn. (A) It is the schematic which showed the example which made the boundary shape which concerns on Example 1 irregular irregular shape. (B) It is the schematic which showed the example which made the boundary shape which concerns on Example 1 the discontinuous shape. (C) It is the conceptual diagram which showed the example which produced | generated the two-dimensional sprite image of the background which concerns on Example 1 from 3D image data. (D) It is the schematic which showed the example which used jaggy for the boundary shape which concerns on Example 1. FIG. (A) It is the front view which showed the example which three background sprite images move to the same direction at different speeds. (B) It is the front view which showed the example which two background sprite images move to a different direction linearly at the same speed. (C) It is the front view which showed the example where two background sprite images move in the same direction, one moves linearly and the other moves in a curve. (D) It is the front view which showed the example in which the 2nd background sprite image arrange | positioned on the 1st background sprite image moves a circle. (E) It is the front view which showed the example which two background sprite images move linearly in the same direction at different speeds. It is an external appearance perspective view of the pachinko machine 1000 concerning Example 2 of the present invention. (A) An example of a special display stop display mode is shown. (B) An example of a decorative design is shown. (C) An example of a normal stop display mode is shown. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub control part 1400 main processing. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of command input processing. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a fluctuation pattern selection process. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a symbol stop process. (E) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a strobe interruption process. (F) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a chance button interruption process. (G) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a sub control part variable update interruption process. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a background sprite image including an image that has been subjected to dither processing according to the second embodiment. (A) It is the front view which showed the 2nd background sprite image and 3rd background sprite image which concern on Example 2. FIG. (B) It is the front view which showed the structural example of the background image which concerns on Example 2. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Slot machine 157 ... Liquid crystal display device 1000 ... Pachinko machine 1110 ... Decorative design display device 2000 ... Composite sprite image according to Example 1 2001 ... First background sprite image 2002 ... second background sprite image 2003 ... third background sprite image 2004 ... character sprite image 3000 ... background sprite image according to embodiment 2 3001 ... first two-dimensional image 3002 ... Second two-dimensional image

Claims (7)

Image data storage means for storing at least one or more image data;
Image generating means for generating a first two-dimensional image and a second two-dimensional image from the image data;
Image display means for displaying the first two-dimensional image and the second two-dimensional image so as to be individually movable;
The first two-dimensional image is formed to include at least a part of the first specific pattern,
The second two-dimensional image is formed so as to include at least a part of a second specific pattern similar in design to the first specific pattern in the vicinity of a contour part having a protruding part at least in part.
The image generating means superimposes the second two-dimensional image on the first two-dimensional image so that at least a part of the first specific picture and the second specific picture are close to each other. Characterized by the
Amusement stand. The first two-dimensional image is formed from a plurality of the first specific pictures close to each other;
The second two-dimensional image is formed from a plurality of the second specific patterns that are close to each other,
The game table according to claim 1. The shape of the contour portion in the second two-dimensional image is a substantially uneven shape,
The game table according to claim 1 or 2. By applying a transparent treatment to the substantially uneven recess, the first specific pattern can be visually recognized in the recess.
The game table according to claim 3. The shape of the contour portion having the protruding portion in the second two-dimensional image is a shape that at least partially mimics the shape of the contour portion of the first specific pattern in the first two-dimensional image. Features
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The image generation means moves the first two-dimensional image and the second two-dimensional image in substantially the same direction, and compares the second two-dimensional image with the first two-dimensional image. Characterized by fast movement,
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The image data that is the basis of the first two-dimensional image and the image data that is the basis of the second two-dimensional image are common,
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 6.