JP2013248213A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which, when synchronously performing the display of an internal lottery result and other image display, allows both displays to be synchronized easily, and can display suitably.SOLUTION: A game machine includes an image display means and an image control means. The image control means displays a game background image capable of being displayed in a plurality of kinds of display positions including at least one reference display position on the image display means in one display position, changes a position between at least two positions of the plurality of display positions by a prescribed position change state in a specific period to display the game background image on the image display means, displays the game background image in the one reference display position when a prescribed display condition is satisfied in the specific period, and superposes a specific image on the game background image to display the specific image in a predetermined display position based on the reference display position of the game background image in a partial period of the specific period.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game machine (pachinko machine), and the like.

  A game table in recent years has a large image display device, and displays an image that conveys the world view of the game in various display modes during the game.

  However, since the game progresses by the player's operation on the gaming table, for example, if the internal lottery result is not displayed at a predetermined time, it becomes unclear which operation will be the preferred next operation, and the player will not be able to do so. May be profitable. Therefore, when another image (for example, a game background image) is displayed in one display area as a game stand that displays the internal lottery result at a predetermined time, another image is superimposed on the other image, An apparatus that displays an internal lottery result using an image related to a scene displayed as an image has been developed. In such a case, if the display of the internal lottery result is performed asynchronously with other image displays, the game world view may be destroyed, so the internal lottery result display and the other image display are performed in synchronization. In this case, it is necessary to devise a suitable display (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-35569 A

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can easily synchronize both displays when the internal lottery result is displayed in synchronization with other image displays, and that can be suitably displayed. .

  A gaming table according to the present invention is a gaming table comprising image display means for displaying an image, and image control means for performing control for displaying the image on the image display means, wherein the image control means comprises: A game background image that can be displayed at a plurality of types of display positions including at least one reference display position is displayed on the image display means at any one of the display positions. The game background image is displayed on the image display means by changing between at least two positions according to a predetermined position change mode, and when a predetermined display condition is satisfied during the specific period, the game background is displayed. An image is displayed at one of the reference display positions, and a specific image is displayed by superimposing the game background image on a predetermined display position based on the reference display position of the gaming background image for a part of the specific period. Do Controlling the power sale said image display means, it is the amusement machine according to claim.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the display of the internal lottery result is performed in synchronization with other image displays, both displays can be easily synchronized, and it is preferable without breaking the world view of the game. A game stand that can be displayed can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the slot machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. (A) The slot machine of the first embodiment (a) is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel, middle reel, right reel) is expanded in a plane, and (b) a winning combination ( It is the figure which showed the operation | movement or payout of each winning combination, the kind of symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and a type of operation including a winning combination). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the basic control (main control part main process) of the game of 1st Embodiment. 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 a 1st sub control part main process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd sub control part main process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the command reception interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd sub control part timer interruption process. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd sub control part image control process. An example of the effect image displayed on the effect image display device of the slot machine of the first embodiment is shown. It is a figure explaining the display timing of (a) effect image of 1st Embodiment, (b) shows an example of the effect image displayed on an effect image display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the position change aspect of the game background image displayed on the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display data table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the timing of the control in the control part of 1st Embodiment, and the timing of the game background image displayed on an effect image display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the position change aspect of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific image display data table of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the specific image of 1st Embodiment. It is a comparison figure for demonstrating the specific image of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the position change aspect determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display coordinate production | generation process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the (a) display coordinate production | generation process 1 of 1st Embodiment, (b) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display coordinate production | generation process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the (a) display coordinate production | generation process 3 of 1st Embodiment, (b) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display coordinate production | generation process 4. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display coordinate production | generation process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the position change aspect of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the position change aspect of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game background image of 1st Embodiment, and its position change aspect. It is a figure explaining the game background image of 1st Embodiment, and its position change aspect. It is a figure explaining the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the position change aspect of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the position change aspect of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view of the pachinko machine of the 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game area of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. An example of the effect image displayed on the decorative design display apparatus of 2nd Embodiment is shown. An example of the effect image displayed on the decorative design display apparatus of 2nd Embodiment is shown. An example of the effect image displayed on the decorative design display apparatus of 2nd Embodiment is shown.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 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), 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 and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present 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 member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three 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 device that displays a plurality of combinations 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 device. 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.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each 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 The down line and the upper right line may be set as valid pay lines, and the same number of pay lines may be set as valid pay lines regardless of the number of bets.

  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 141 is an 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 141. 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 stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. 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 operating 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 inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may 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.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 181 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. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), dot matrix display, organic EL display, plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. The main body 101 is a box that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242, and that opens to the front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 that stores the main control board is disposed at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper portion of the back plate 242. Below the three reels 110 to 112 are arranged. On the side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, a sub control board storage case 220 containing a sub control board is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as a main control unit 300 and sub-control units 400 and 500 described later. To do. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the main body 101. Yes.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board (which controls the effect device 160) are provided above the symbol display window 113. An upper speaker 272 is provided. Below the symbol display window 113, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161. Yes. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181.

  A circuit configuration of the control unit of the control unit of the slot machine 100 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 slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.
<Main control unit>

  First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later.

  The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 derives a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time it receives a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315a (this circuit incorporates two random value generation circuits). And an activation signal output circuit 338 that outputs an activation signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 Game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The random value generation circuit 316 generates a random value used in the basic circuit 302. Random value generation in the random value generation circuit 316 can be broadly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random value. There are two more methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs a calculation by a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using the seed of the random number value, and derives the calculation result as a random number value. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random value. The random value generation circuit 316 acquires an irregular value using white noise superimposed on signals input from the various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit S320. The random number generation circuit 316 uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed for a random value, or determines a read start position of a random number table. Use.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 at every interruption time. Medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, optical type of the reel 110 Sensor, optical sensor of reel 111, optical sensor of reel 112, etc.).

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random value generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the input operation when The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The optical sensor of the reel 110, the optical sensor of the reel 111, and the optical sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 (external concentration terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

  The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9 v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.
<Sub control unit>

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are provided to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. It is connected.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interruption time.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various drive devices for presentation (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). For example, it may be configured by a plurality of control units.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

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.
<Pattern arrangement>

In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in this 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 this embodiment). 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 present 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 “bell” symbol for 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. This 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. Of the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as a combination for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is a replay without newly inserting a medal. Each winning combination is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and sometimes called an “acting combination”. However, in the “winning combination” in this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay that are operating combinations are included. included. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, 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 308 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. In addition, the regular bonus game is started after the start of the big bonus game, and when the regular bonus game is finished once, the regular bonus game is automatically started so that the next regular bonus game is immediately started. It is good. “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 combination is “replay-replay-replay” for replay.
<Type of gaming state>

Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. The gaming state is information for identifying the type of lottery data selected in a lottery or the like. In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified 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, the internal winning game may be a division included in the normal 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. This lottery data is provided with 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 any set value.

In the normal game, the internal lottery result is almost lost (big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay) and small role won), or any stop display result A setting is made so that the stop display result of the losing that does not correspond to the symbol combination of the combination is generally derived, and the total number of medals to be acquired is less than the total number of inserted medals. 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, Consumption of medals used for games is suppressed, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a small role, resulting in a gaming state where the total number of medals exceeds the total number of medals inserted, which is beneficial to the player. May become a gaming state.
<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 continuously executed repeatedly, and a predetermined number (for example, during the game) The process ends when more than 465 medals are obtained. However, the BB game only needs to be able to execute the RB game a plurality of times. For example, when a combination (for example, replay-replay-replay) is set for starting the RB game, and this combination is won internally, or The RB game may be set to start when winning. 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 a predetermined role is set to a variation that increases the probability of internal winning (for example, “setting 1” or “normal game”). The internal winning probability 1/15 of “small role 1” is increased to an internal winning probability 1 / 1.2, which is a predetermined value), and a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) It ends when there is a prize. In the RB game, when a predetermined number of times (at least 2 times) is won (for example, 8 times), or when the number of RB games executed during the RB game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, (8 times). Since the BB game described above can execute the RB game a plurality of times, when a single RB game is performed, the number of medals less than the total number of medals obtained in the BB game is acquired and terminated. Become.
<Big winning (BB) and regular bonus (RB) internal winning games>

  The winning combination that is internally won for the internal winning game of the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) includes a replay and a small role. 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 that has been internally won to the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB), for example, the probability of increasing the internal winning probability of the replay is changed. 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. It should be noted that BB game and RB game are both game states that are beneficial to the player, and may be generally referred to as bonus games or special games.
<Main control unit main processing>

  The main process of the main control unit executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 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 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG. 5 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step SA01. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value. In step SA03, 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 SA05.

  In step SA05, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective winning line is determined. In step SA07, the random value generated by the random value generation circuit 316 is acquired. In step SA09, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step SA07. 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 SA11, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result.

In step SA13, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step SA15, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any 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 SA11. Stop based on data. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to Step SA17. In step SA17, winning determination is performed. Here, when a picture 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 activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the bell. In step SA19, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines. In step SA21, game state control processing is performed. In the game state control process, a process related to transition of each game state of normal game, BB game, RB game, and internal winning game is performed, and the game state is shifted when those start conditions and end conditions are satisfied. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the game proceeds by returning to step SA03 and repeating the above-described processing.
<Main controller 300 timer interrupt processing>

  The main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step SB01, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step SB03, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step SB05, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step SB07, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process).

  In step SB09, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step SB11, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, start lever reception command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, and operation of stop buttons 137 to 139. Bits 0 to 10 are command data (a stop button reception command accompanying the stop processing of the reels 110 to 112, a payout number command accompanying the medal payout processing, a payout end command, a command indicating a gaming state, etc.). Predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step SB13, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step SB15, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step SB05 are read to monitor the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step SB17, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step SB21. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step SB19.

  In step SB19, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step SB01 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step SB21, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.
<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  The processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7A is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 7C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step SC01 in FIG. 7A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step SC01. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step SC03, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step SC05.

  In step SC05, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step SC07, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step SC09, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step SC07, processing corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step SC11, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step C09. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step SC09, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step SC13, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step C09. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step SC09, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step SC15, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step SC09. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step SC09, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step SC17, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed based on the processing result of step SC09. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step SC09, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step SC03.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step SD01 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first 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 the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step SE01, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step SC03 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 7A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step SC03, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step SE03, transmission of the control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step SC17, update processing of the effect random number value, and the like are performed.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>

  The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 8B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step SF01 in FIG. 8A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step SF01. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step SF03, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step SF05.

  In step SF05, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step SF07, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step SF09, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step SF07, processing corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step SF11, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step SF09. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step SF09, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the process returns to step SF03.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step SG01 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step SH01, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step SF03 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 8A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step SF03, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step SH03, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step SF13 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step SI01, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 518. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 518), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 516 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step SI03, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 516 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step SI05. Otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step SI05, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step SI01, the CPU 504 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image size of the VRAM 518). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 516. The VDP 516 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step SI07, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

In step SI09, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from VDP 516 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step SI11. If not, a generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step SI11, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.
<Display by effect image display device>

  With reference to FIGS. 9 to 43, an example of the display of the effect image by the effect image display device 157 will be described using the slot machine 100 as an example of the first embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the game background image 700 is displayed in the display area of the effect image display device 157, the specific image 702 is displayed over the game background image 700, Hereinafter, this display example will be described.

  First, FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of display by the effect image display device 157. 9A and 9B show display examples of the game background image 700, and FIG. 9C shows a display example of the specific image 702.

  The game background image 700 is displayed in a display area (indicated by a broken line in FIG. 9) of the effect image display device 157 for a specific period. The specific period is, for example, from the end of the previous game (reception of game media for the current game) until another image (for example, an image based on the previous game result (internal winning combination)) is displayed. Or a period until the reception of a game medium for the next game. Further, the specific period is, for example, a period in which a specific gaming state is set, and the specific gaming state is, for example, a period in which a normal gaming state is set. In this case, the gaming background image 700 is This is an image displayed by the second sub-control unit 500 during the period in which the normal gaming state is set on the effect image display device 157.

  As an example, the game background image 700 of the present embodiment has an overall image size larger than the display area as shown in the figure, and a part of the image is changed according to a predetermined position change mode, and an effect image display device is displayed at a plurality of display positions. 157 is displayed in the display area. For example, in the case of the game background image 700 having a wider width than the display area, the display position is changed so as to slide to the left and right as time elapses. Specifically, the rightmost display position of the gaming background image 700 shown in FIG. 9A (a position where a male student with a table tennis racket is completely displayed and a part of a female student is slightly displayed) and 9b, the leftmost display position of the gaming background image 700 shown in FIG. 9B (a position where a female student with a table tennis racket is completely displayed and a part of the male student is slightly displayed) The entire game background image 700 (an image in which a male student and a female student holding a table tennis racket face each other across the table tennis table) can be viewed while moving to the display position. In this case, the display position of the game background image 700 is display coordinates.

  Then, in a part of the display period of the game background image 700, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied, the specific image 702 shown in FIG. 9C is displayed. The specific image 702 is, for example, an image suggesting a lottery result by the winning combination internal lottery process in step SA09, and is displayed when a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination (bell)) is won internally as a result of the lottery. The specific image 702 is an image to which a predetermined effect is added in relation to the scene displayed in the game background image 700 (here, an image to which an effect of flying a ping-pong ball is added), and is superimposed on the game background image 700. The ping-pong ball is displayed on the table tennis table.

  The second sub-control unit 500 of the present embodiment displays the game background image 700 so as to be movable on the effect image display device 157, and when displaying the specific image 702, the game background image 700 serves as a reference position (hereinafter referred to as this). , The effect image display device 157 is controlled to display the specific image 702 at a predetermined display position based on the reference display position S of the game background image 700.

  This will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the timing of operation of the slot machine 100 by the player and the timing of display of the effect image display device 157. FIG. 10A is a diagram for explaining the timing, and FIGS. 10B to 10D are diagrams showing aspects of the game background image 700 and the specific image 702 at each timing. FIG. 10E is a diagram showing a comparative example of the present embodiment.

  The game background image 700 has its display position changed with time, such as a slide display. In the game background image 700, the start lever 135 is operated, and when the start of the game is accepted, the rightmost display position shown in FIG. The position is displayed slightly.

  After the game start is accepted and before the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes valid, the internal lottery and the effect lottery are performed, and the production according to these results is started. In this case, for example, assuming that a small role (bell) is won internally by an internal lottery after the game starts, the display position of the game background image 700 is the reference display position S (for example, a table tennis racket as shown in FIG. 10C). Are completely displayed and moved to a position where the male student's racket and half of the male student are displayed. In this state (with reference display position S as a reference), for example, a specific image 702 in which a yellow ping-pong ball hits a female student's racket and moves from left to right is displayed (FIG. 10D).

  When a predetermined time elapses after acceptance of the start of the game, the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective, and the player presses the stop button 137 on the basis of an effect (display of the specific image 702 or the like) that suggests an internal winning or the like. ~ 139 can be operated.

  The specific image 702 of the present embodiment is an image that adds a predetermined effect to the scene represented by the game background image 700. When this image is superimposed and displayed on the game background image 700, the game background image 700 is displayed in advance. It is desirable to display at a predetermined position.

  However, for a game background image 700 whose display position moves so as to slide left and right at a constant speed, for example, the specific image 702 is displayed at the timing of internal winning (when the player presses any stop button). Is. That is, when the two images are displayed without being synchronized, the specific image 702 ′ may be displayed with a deviation from the game background image 700 ′ as shown in FIG. There are problems such as breaking the expression of the world (view of the world) and distracting the interest of players.

  When displaying the specific image 702, the second sub-control unit 500 of the present embodiment displays the game background image 700 at the reference display position S, and then at a predetermined position determined in advance based on the reference display position S. The decorative symbol display means 208 is controlled to display the specific image 702.

Thereby, for example, even if a specific image 702 (see FIG. 9C) showing a state where a ping-pong ball hitting a racket bounces on the table tennis table is displayed at an arbitrary timing, FIG. As shown in c), it is possible to display the left end portion of the white line representing the travel of the ping-pong ball at a position where it abuts against the racket of the female student. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform an effect display that enhances the expectation without destroying the expression (view of the world) of the game background image 700 and without distracting the interest of the player.
<Position change mode of game background image>

  With reference to FIG. 11 to FIG. 15, a position change mode in which the game background image is moved to the reference display position S will be described. First, FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the game background image 700 displayed in the display area of the effect image display device 157 and the reference display position S.

  Referring to FIG. 11, game background image 700 is displayed in the display area indicated by the broken line of effect image display device 157 at, for example, a plurality of types of display positions shown in FIGS. Since the game background image 700 outside the broken line is not displayed on the effect image display device 157, the game background image 700 outside the broken line may not be generated in the VRAM 518. In that case, since processing related to generation of the game background image 700 outside the broken line can be reduced, for example, occurrence of image disturbance due to processing loss that may occur when the specific image 702 is displayed may be suppressed. That is, the second sub-control unit 500 controls the effect image display device 157 to display the game background image 700 with a plurality of display coordinates. The plural types of display positions include at least one reference display position S. For example, as shown in FIG. 11A and FIG. 11E, the reference display position S is such that the center line C in the width direction of the display area matches the center line in the width direction in all areas of the game background image 700. Is a position for displaying a game background image. As shown in the figure, when the game background image 700 is slid left and right (displayed so as to reciprocate horizontally), the rightmost edge of the game background image 700 is displayed from the reference display position S (FIG. 11A). Display (FIG. 11 (c)), display the leftmost end (FIG. 11 (g)), and return to the original reference display position S (FIG. 11 (a)) as one cycle. Two reference display positions S (FIG. 11 (a) and FIG. 11 (e) are included. Here, a case where there are two reference display positions S will be described as an example. However, there is one reference display position S in one cycle. There may be three or more.

  FIG. 12 is a specific example of display of the game background image 700 in the position change mode of the first embodiment corresponding to FIG. In the game background image 700, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 12, a female student and a male student each have a table tennis racket and face each other across a table tennis table. The area that the player can visually recognize during the game is an image in the display area indicated by a broken line. That is, when the image inside the broken line area is visually recognized, the image outside the broken line area is not visually recognized.

  12 (a) and 12 (e) are examples of images that are displayed when the reference display position S is present, and the center (net) of the ping-pong table is located approximately at the center of the display area. Then, the whole picture except the racket of the female student and the whole picture except the back part of the male student are displayed.

  For example, assuming that the position of the left corner portion A of the display area of the effect image display device 157 is a coordinate for instructing the drawing of the game background image 700, the game background image 700 is moved from the reference display position S over a predetermined time. The position is changed in the direction in which the display coordinate (x coordinate) increases, so that the female student gradually becomes invisible from the display area, and the male student and the back thereof are visible. In a state in which the rightmost edge of the game background image 700 is displayed (FIG. 12C), the female student is not visually recognized except for a part of the left hand. Thereafter, the position is changed in a direction in which the display coordinates (x coordinate) of the game background image 700 decrease, and the display returns to the reference display position S (FIG. 12E) again. Further, the position is changed in a direction in which the display coordinates (x coordinate) of the game background image 700 decrease, and the female student and the back thereof are gradually visible, while the male student gradually becomes invisible and the leftmost end is displayed. At the position (FIG. 12 (g)), the male student is not visible except for the racket and hat collar. Thereafter, the position is changed again in the direction in which the display coordinates (x coordinate) of the game background image 700 increase, and the display returns to the reference display position S (FIG. 12A). The images displayed at the reference display position S (FIGS. 12A and 12E) are both the same image here.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the display data table 720 held in the ROM 506 or the like. In the display data table 720, coordinate data numbers representing a plurality of display positions of the game background image 700 are associated with actual display coordinates individually. That is, the coordinate data number in the display data table 720 represents the relative position of the game background image 700 displayed in the display area.

  For example, when a 396-frame gaming background image 700 is used for one-cycle display, the display coordinate associated with the coordinate data number 1 is the gaming frame image 700 at the reference display position S (FIG. 12A) as the first frame. As the coordinate data number increases, the numerical value of the x coordinate that instructs drawing so that the corresponding display position moves to the right, for example, increases, and the display coordinates associated with the coordinate data number 100 Is the coordinates for displaying the rightmost edge (FIG. 12C) of the gaming background image 700 as the 100th frame. Thereafter, as the coordinate data number increases, the numerical value of the x coordinate that instructs drawing so that the corresponding display position moves to the left, for example, decreases, and the coordinate associated with the coordinate data number 199 is displayed as the 199th frame as a reference display. The coordinates are used to display the game background image 700 at the position S (FIG. 12E). The coordinate data numbers 200 to 396 are the opposite, and the display coordinates associated with the coordinate data numbers 298 are the coordinates for displaying the leftmost end (FIG. 12 (g)) of the gaming background image 700 as the 298th frame.

  Here, the case where there is one game background image 700 will be described as an example. However, the game background image 700 may be composed of a plurality of images, and in that case, all the game background images 700 are shown in FIG. A display data table 720 is associated.

  The display of the game background image 700 is always started from the reference display position S (coordinate (position) of coordinate data number 1 or coordinate data number 199). The reason will be described later.

  Display with coordinates corresponding to coordinate data numbers 1 to 396 is repeatedly executed for a specific period. That is, the second sub-control unit 500 displays each gaming background image 700 at 33 ms per frame, and the coordinate data number 1 to the coordinate data number 396 (that is, one cycle) in this order is about 12 seconds (about 100 frames per frame). 3 seconds). Hereinafter, such a display mode (a position change mode of the game background image 700) is referred to as a normal movement (slide) display or a first position change mode.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined display condition for displaying the specific image 702 is satisfied (for example, internal winning of a winning combination), the second sub-control unit 500 at that point of time displays the latest reference display position S (coordinate data number 1). Or the position of 199) is controlled so as to move and display in a second position change mode different from the first position change mode.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an outline from when the start lever 135 is operated until the suggestion of an internal winning combination is started, and FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining the timing of processing by the slot machine 100. 13 (b) is a schematic diagram of an image displayed on the effect image display device 157. FIG.

  When the medal is inserted into the slot machine 100 or one of the bet buttons 130 to 132 is pressed and the start lever 135 is operated, the main control unit 300 accepts the start of the game and rotates the reels 110 to 112. . Before the medal insertion acceptance, the second sub-control unit 500 displays an image (image X, FIG. (1)) based on the previous game result (internal winning combination) in the display area of the effect image display device 157. Alternatively, the game background image 700 ((2) in the figure) as the previous game is displayed as a slide. When the main control unit 300 detects acceptance of insertion of medals (or credits, the same applies hereinafter), the second sub-control unit 500 continues to display the game background image 700 ((2) in the figure) as the previous game in a sliding manner. Alternatively, if the game background image 700 (FIG. (1)) as the previous game and the game background image 700 (FIG. (2)) as the current game are different, the game as the current game A background image 700 ((2) in the figure) is displayed. When the internal lottery is executed by the main control unit 300, the second sub-control unit 500 positions the game background image 700 so as to display the game background image 700 ((2) in the figure) in the display area at the reference display position S. After moving to the reference display position S, the specific image 702 is displayed according to the result of the internal lottery ((3) in the figure). The second sub-control unit 500 displays the game background image 700 ((2) in the figure) in the display area at the reference display position S when displaying the specific image 702 according to the result of the internal lottery. Although the movement of the position of the background image 700 is started, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the specific image 702 corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is not displayed, the game background image 700 ((2) in the figure) ) May be started so that the game background image 700 is displayed in the display area at the reference display position S. This may cause the player to expect some kind of internal winning, and may increase the sense of achievement when the specific image 702 corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is displayed.

  In the slot machine 100, the reels 110 to 112 rotate at a predetermined rotation speed from the game start acceptance (start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112) by operating the start lever 135, and the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective. It is assumed that a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds at the shortest) has elapsed. It should be noted that if the inter-game regulation time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112 of the previous game to the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112 of the next game, Although the operation of the start lever 135 is accepted, the start of rotation of each of the reels 110 to 112 (operation acceptance of the stop buttons 137 to 139) is on standby until the time exceeds 4.1 seconds.

  Then, during the period from when the start lever 135 is operated (game start acceptance) until the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective, the main control unit 300 performs an internal lottery process (step SA09) for winning combinations. The effect lottery is performed by the effect control process (step SC09) of the first sub-control unit 400, and effects according to these results are started.

  In other words, the second sub-control unit 500 has a minimum of 0.8 from the game start acceptance by the operation of the start lever 135 before the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective by the position change determination process described later. Before the second elapses, the game background image 700 ((2) in the figure) displayed as a slide is displayed in the display area of the effect image display device 157 at the reference display position S so that the specific image 702 is displayed. The effect image display device 157 is controlled. That is, when the game background image 700 is displayed at a position different from the reference display position S when the start lever 135 is operated, the display is returned to the latest reference display position S and displayed at the reference display position S. In some cases, the display at that position is maintained.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a small role “Bell”) is won, the second sub-control unit 500 superimposes on the game background image 700 to indicate the internal winning result specific image 702 ( The effect image display device 157 is controlled so as to display an image suggesting that the small role “Bell” has been won.

  Thereby, the specific image 702 is superimposed on the game background image 700 at a position determined in advance based on the game background image 700 (the reference display position S thereof), and the effect image ((3) in the figure) combining both images. Is displayed in the display area. Therefore, the specific image 702 related to the scene represented by the game background image 700 can be displayed at an appropriate position, and before the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective (the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139). An effect that effectively draws the player's attention can be added.

  As described above, the game background image 700 is displayed from the reference display position S when a medal is accepted, and is displayed, for example, as a slide while changing the display position every moment. If the start lever 135 is displayed at a position different from the reference display position S when the operation is received, it is displayed at the reference display position S within 0.8 seconds from the reception of the operation, and the specific image 702 is displayed at an appropriate position. The movement of the display position is controlled by the second sub-control unit 500 so as to be displayed on the screen.

Depending on the player, usually from medal insertion acceptance (first display of the game background image 700 in the current game) to lottery (until the movement toward the reference display position S is started by operating the start lever 135), it is usually slightly It ’s a great time. Therefore, when the medal insertion is accepted, the display of the game background image 700 is started from the reference display position S (even if already displayed in the previous game), so that the reference display position closest to the display position when the start lever 135 is operated is displayed. The time to move to S can be shortened, and the uncomfortable feeling given to the player can be reduced.
<Position change mode to the reference display position (second position change mode)>

  As described above, the second sub-control unit 500 determines that the game background is within 0.8 seconds after the operation of the start lever 135 is detected by the main control unit 300 from the start of the game to before the operation of the start lever 135. The image 700 is moved to the latest reference display position S at an early stage, and the specific image 702 is displayed. Hereinafter, a position change mode (second position change mode) for moving to the reference display position S at an early stage will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a second position change mode of the game background image 700, and the game background images 700 having different display positions (display coordinates) are indicated by rectangles. The number inside the rectangle is the coordinate data number of the display data table 720 in FIG.

  The second sub-control unit 500 performs control so as to display the effect image display device 200 while changing the display position of the game background image 700 in the first position change mode and the second position change mode. The display mode until the start lever 135 operation is received in one game is the first position change mode, and the display mode until the display of the specific image 702 after the start lever operation is received is the second position change mode. The first position change mode is a position change mode in which the display data table 720 is sequentially displayed sequentially at each position at a first speed (for example, a speed at which one frame is displayed every 33 ms). Is a position change mode in which a plurality of frames are displayed at a second speed larger than the first speed. Here, as the second position change mode, the game background is set at a position where the coordinate data number is changed by 10 from the current display position (position of the game background image 700 displayed when the start lever 135 is accepted). A case where the image 700 is moved to the reference display position S while displaying the image 700 will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when the current display position is a coordinate corresponding to the coordinate data number X, the second sub-control unit 500 corresponds to the coordinate data number Y (Y = X ± 10) as the next frame. Control is performed so that the game background image 700 is displayed at the position to be played. This means that the (absolute) coordinates of the game background image 700 corresponding to the coordinate data number are displayed by changing, for example, 10 pixels (dots).

  In this way, the game background image 700 is displayed at a position that is changed (increased or decreased) by 10 as the coordinate data number (if a fraction of 10 or less comes out, it is adjusted at the end), and the reference display position S (coordinates) By moving to the coordinates of data number 1 or 199), it is possible to move to the reference display position S earlier than in the case of normal slide display (by fast forward display or fast reverse display).

  14B and 14C are diagrams showing a specific example of the position change mode, and FIG. 14B is an example of the position change when the current display position is coordinate data numbers 2 to 198. FIG. (C) is an example of a position change when the current display position is coordinate data numbers 200 to 396. When the current display position is the reference display position S (the position of coordinate data number 1 or coordinate data number 199), the position is not changed and the display at that position is maintained.

  Referring to Example 1 in FIG. 14B, when the current display position is a coordinate corresponding to the coordinate data number 100 (the coordinate at which the rightmost end is displayed), the positions of the coordinate data numbers 90, 80, 70. Then, the game background image 700 is displayed and moved to the reference display position S (position of coordinate data number 1).

  In addition, referring to Example 2 in the figure, when the current display position is the coordinate corresponding to the coordinate data number 177, the game background image 700 is displayed at the position of the coordinate data numbers 187, 177, 167,. And move to the reference display position S (position of coordinate data number 199).

  Referring to Example 3 in FIG. 14C, when the current display position is the coordinate corresponding to the coordinate data number 280, the game background image 700 is displayed at the position of the coordinate data numbers 270, 260. And move to the reference display position S (position of coordinate data number 199).

  In addition, referring to Example 4 in the figure, when the current display position is the coordinate corresponding to the coordinate data number 300, the game background image 700 is displayed at the position of the coordinate data numbers 310, 300,. When the coordinate data number (in this case increased) exceeds 396, the coordinate data number is moved to the reference display position S (position of coordinate data number 1).

  As described above, when the operation of the start lever 135 is accepted and the game background image 700 is moved to the reference display position S, the movement is not limited to the movement in which the coordinate data numbers are changed in ascending order as in the normal slide display position change order. As in Example 1 and Example 3, a reverse position change order (moving to change the coordinate data numbers in descending order) is also employed, and the ascending order from the current display position to the coordinates corresponding to the latest coordinate data number 1 or 199 or Change position and move in descending order.

  Thus, referring to Example 1 in FIG. 14A, even if the current display position is farthest from the reference display position S (position of coordinate data number 100), nine frames can be displayed. The gaming background image 700 can be displayed at the reference display position S (coordinate data number 1). In this embodiment, the time required for display per frame is 33 ms, and 9 frames can be displayed in 297 ms. That is, the moving time to the reference display position S is 297 (33 × 9) ms at the maximum, and is sufficiently set to the shortest time (0.8 seconds) from when the operation of the start lever 135 is accepted until the stop button is activated. be able to.

  In this way, by changing the position of the display coordinates from the coordinate data number of the current display position with the same fluctuation amount (fluctuation every 10), the reference display position S can be changed regardless of the current display position. Since the moving speed is the same (second speed), it is easy for the player to see the movement. The fluctuation amount (fluctuation every 10) is the maximum of the movement time from the reception of the operation of the start lever 135 until the stop button becomes valid (0.8 seconds) to the reference display position S. The time (297 ms) is set to be a short time.

  Note that there may be a plurality of position change modes for moving to the reference display position S depending on the current display position. For example, in the above example, the position change mode is a normal movement display (first position change mode at the first speed) and a fast-forward or fast-reverse display (second position change mode at the second speed). In addition to this, a third position changing mode in which the position is changed at a third speed larger than the second speed may be included. The third position change mode is, for example, fast-forward or fast-reverse display in which the coordinate data number is changed by 20 and moved to the reference display position S. In this case, when the distance between the current display position and the reference display position S (the distance of the display coordinates) exceeds a predetermined threshold (for example, 10 cm), the position is moved in the third position change mode. And if it is below a predetermined threshold value, it can control to move a position in the 2nd position change mode. In the above embodiment, even the leftmost or rightmost edge farthest from the reference display position S moves to the reference display position S within 0.8 seconds (before the stop button operation by the player becomes effective). The specific image 702 can be displayed), but when the current position is far from the reference display position S, the fast-forward or fast-reverse display is performed earlier (at the third speed), thereby displaying the reference display. The travel time to the position S can be shortened, and the player can visually recognize the display of the specific image 702 earlier.

Note that the first position change mode also includes a mode in which the display position is changed (moved) toward the reference display position S, but the position change is performed at an earlier stage than the first position change mode. The mode is the second position change mode or the third position change mode of the present embodiment.
<Specific image>

  FIG. 16 is an example of a display of the specific image 702 according to the first embodiment. The specific image 702 includes a plurality of images (FIGS. 16A to 16C) that are displayed in different manners in the display area (dashed area) of the effect image display device 157 and have predetermined display conditions. Is established (for example, when the small role “Bell” is elected inside), these are displayed frame by frame so that the ping-pong ball moves from left to right as shown in the figure.

  FIG. 17 is an example of the specific image information table 730 held in the ROM 506, for example. The specific image information table 730 includes a frame number for displaying the specific image 702 from the time when the display of the specific image 702 is started (upper row in FIG. 15), and display coordinates of the specific image 702 to be displayed in the frame buffer in the VDP 516 (same It is a table that associates the figure with the lower part. Each frame of the specific image 702 and each frame of the game background image 700 are displayed at the same timing.

  Frame number 1 in the upper part of the specific image information table 730 indicates that the specific image 702 is the first frame after the display of the specific image 702 is started. That is, the upper frame number corresponds to the frame of the game background image 700 displayed on the effect image display device 157 after the display of the specific image 702 is started. That is, frame number 1 corresponds to (synchronizes) the first frame (first frame of fast-forward display) of the gaming background image 700 that has started to move to the reference display position S in the second position change mode. Yes. Hereinafter, the fast-forward display will be described as an example, but the same applies to the teeth and the return display.

  In frame number 1, display coordinates to be displayed in the frame buffer in the VDP 516 are not specified. That is, the specific image 702 is generated (expanded) in the work area in the VDP 516 in the first frame, but is not drawn because there is no designation of display coordinates to be displayed in the frame buffer, so the display area of the effect image display device 157 Is not displayed.

  As described above, in the specific image information table 730 of FIG. 15, the specific image 702 is developed in the work area and preparation for display is started at the start of the specific image display setting process. The display indicates that it is waiting.

  In the specific image 702, display coordinates are not specified up to frame number 10 (10th frame from the start of the specific image display setting process), and display coordinates are specified from frame number 11. That is, the first image of the specific image 702 is displayed in the display area after a time (for example, 330 ms) for displaying 10 frames has elapsed since the start of the specific image display setting process.

  As described above, after the operation of the start lever 135 is received, the game background image 700 starts to move to the reference display position S in the second movement change mode, and the game background image 700 changes the display position. After a maximum of 9 frames (fast forward) are displayed, they are displayed at the reference display position S. That is, at the display timing of frame number 9 in the specific image information table 730, the gaming background image 700 is displayed at the reference display position S, and the elapsed time up to this point is 297 ms.

  According to the specific image information table 730, the second sub-control unit 500 waits for another frame (33 ms) and then displays the specific image 702 from frame number 11 (11th frame from the start of the specific image display setting process). Take control. From frame number 11 to frame number 20, the display coordinates of the specific image 702 are designated. As a result, after the gaming background image 700 moves to the reference display position S (after 297 ms or more), the specific image 702 is displayed. Displayed in the display area. The specific image 20 displayed with the frame numbers 11 to 20 includes a plurality of types of images (FIGS. 16A to 16C). Thereby, for example, a ping-pong ball is displayed in the display area as a moving image that moves from the left to the right of the display area. Here, although the maximum frame number is 20 here, it is not limited to this number.

  The display coordinates of the specific image 702 specified in the specific image information table 730 are coordinates of a display position prepared in advance based on the gaming background image 700 displayed at the reference display position S. When the specific image 702 is displayed on the game background image 700 displayed as a slide, the reference position of the display of the specific image is also moved. Therefore, the specific image 702 is placed at an appropriate position according to the position of the game background image 700. To display, it is necessary to synchronize, and the processing becomes complicated. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the position serving as the reference for displaying the specific image 702 is fixed, the specific image 702 for adding effects to the scene represented by the game background image 700 is complicated to synchronize. It is possible to display at an appropriate position without performing any processing.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a display example when a predetermined display condition for displaying the specific image 702 is satisfied. After the game background image 700 is moved to the reference display position S in the second position change mode, FIG. This is a display example.

  The specific image 702 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of images that express how the ping-pong ball moves vigorously from the left to the right of the display area.

  The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 draws the game background image 700 and the specific image 702 on the basis of the coordinate information of each image in the image control process (step SF11) of the second sub control unit main process. To instruct. Specifically, the CPU 504 draws the game background image 700 at the reference display position S for a specific period (for example, a period of 10 frames after moving to the reference display position S) as shown in FIG. To VDP 516. The VDP 516 draws (generates) an image to be displayed on the effect image display device 157 based on an instruction from the CPU 504 and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

  Thereafter, the drawing of the eleventh frame of the game background image 700 is instructed to the VDP 516 to draw the image of FIG. 16A constituting the specific image 702 at a predetermined coordinate based on the game background image 700. The VDP 516 draws (generates) an image (FIG. 18B) to be displayed on the effect image display device 157 based on an instruction from the CPU 504, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

  Similarly, the drawing of the 12th frame of the game background image 700 is instructed to the VDP 516 to draw the image of FIG. 16B constituting the specific image 702 at a predetermined coordinate based on the game background image 700. The VDP 516 draws (generates) an image (FIG. 18C) and displays it on the effect image display device 157.

  Further, along with drawing of the 13th frame of the game background image 700, the VDP 516 is instructed to draw the image of FIG. 16C constituting the specific image 702 at predetermined coordinates with reference to the game background image 700, The VDP 516 draws (generates) an image (FIG. 18D) and displays it on the effect image display device 157.

  As a result, the ping-pong ball that hits the racket of the female student can move to the male student over time. Thus, according to the present embodiment, even when the specific image 702 is displayed as a moving image, it can be easily synchronized with the game background image 700 (the specific image at an appropriate position with respect to the game background image 700). 702 can be displayed), and an effect can be effectively added to the scene represented by the game background image 700.

  With reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the specific image 702 of this embodiment is further demonstrated. The specific image 702 is displayed during a part of the period during which the game background image 700 is displayed. After a plurality of frames are displayed, the position of the expressed image (for example, a ping-pong ball) is changed and displayed. Will end. In addition, as described above, the specific image 702 needs to be displayed at an appropriate position with respect to the game background image 700. For this reason, the game background image 700 is moved to the reference display position S.

  In this way, the specific image 702 changes the moving direction from the bottom to the top when the image moved from the left to the right (for example, the image moved from the left to the right) is changed to the display start position, the display end position, or the display position change position. The position where the visual mode is changed such as (position) is an image determined by the gaming background image 700 displayed at the reference display position S. More specifically, the specific image 702 is an image that is determined by the presence of a boundary that defines a partial image included in the gaming background image 700 displayed at the reference display position S, in which the viewing mode change position is changed.

  Specifically, referring to FIG. 18B to FIG. 18D, a table tennis racket held by a female student is drawn in the game background image 700, and the racket is a drawing line representing the outer shape of the racket. Alternatively, it is partitioned from other regions with the attached color as a boundary and visually recognized as a “racquet” by the player. The specific image 702 (here, a ping-pong ball) is an image to which an effect of being played back with a racket is added, and the display position of the ping-pong ball is determined by the display position of the racket. That is, the display start position, the display end position, or the display position change position of the ping-pong ball is determined based on the surface of the racket displayed at the reference display position S. That is, the “racquet” in this case is a partial image included in the game background image 700 described above. The partial image is an image that is partitioned from other regions by a drawing line or a color attached thereto, that is, is recognized as a “racquet” by having a boundary with another region. The surface. In addition, when the partial image is, for example, a ping-pong table, the surface of the ping-pong table is a boundary.

  The change position of the visual aspect of the specific image 702 may be determined by a drawing line of the outline of the partial image, or may be determined by a region inside the drawing line.

  FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram of a display area showing an example of a change position of the visual aspect of the specific image 702 determined by the partial image 704 included in the game background image 700.

  FIG. 19A shows a case where the display start position of the specific image 702 is determined by the partial image 704. The specific image 702 starts to be displayed from a position in contact with the partial image 704 (boundary thereof), moves to another position by display of a predetermined number of frames, and ends display. The change position of the visual aspect of the specific image 702 shown in FIG. 10 also corresponds to this example. The specific image 702 at the start of display can be expressed such that the specific image 702 jumps out from the partial image 704, for example, by increasing the transmittance or by making it the same color as the game background image 700.

  FIG. 19B shows a case where the display end position of the specific image 702 is determined by the partial image 704. The specific image 702 starts to be displayed at a position separated from the partial image 704, moves to a position in contact with the boundary, and ends the display. An expression in which the specific image 702 collides with the partial image 704 and disappears is possible.

  FIG. 19C shows a case where the change position of the display position of the specific image 702 is determined by the partial image 704. The specific image 702 starts to be displayed at a position separated from the partial image 704, proceeds in a direction approaching the partial image 704 by displaying a predetermined number of frames, and is separated from the position at a position in contact with the partial image 704. Change the direction of travel and end the display. An expression in which the specific image 702 collides with the partial image 704 and changes the traveling direction is possible.

  The lower part of FIG. 19C shows a case where a boundary exists inside the drawing line representing the outer shape of the partial image 704.

  FIG. 19D shows a case where the starting point of enlargement of the specific image 702 is determined by the boundary (drawing line) of the partial image 704. The specific image 702 is enlarged with reference to a position in contact with the boundary of the partial image 704. An expression that balloons swell greatly becomes possible.

  FIG. 19E shows a case where the starting point of reduction of the specific image 702 is determined by the boundary (drawing line) of the partial image 704. The specific image 702 is reduced with reference to a position in contact with the boundary of the partial image 704. This makes it possible to express balloons and other objects that are small and deflated.

  FIG. 19F shows a case where the color (pigment) of the specific image 702 is determined by the boundary (drawing line) of the partial image 704. The specific image 702 changes its color with reference to a position in contact with the boundary of the partial image 704. Initially, an expression that suddenly appears by changing the specific image 702 having the same color as the game background image 700 to another color is also possible.

  FIG. 20 is an example showing images that are not included in the specific image 702 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24A, even in the case of an image 706 displayed superimposed on the game background image 700, the display starts from an arbitrary position unrelated to the boundary of the partial image 704, and the boundary of the partial image 704 An image 706 that is displayed at an arbitrary position unrelated to the image 706 is not included in the specific image 702 of this embodiment.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20B, an image 706 that is simply displayed (disappears) at an arbitrary position unrelated to the boundary of the partial image 704 is not included in the specific image 702 of this embodiment. Although illustration is omitted, an image 706 displayed in a certain period when a partial image 704 does not exist is not included in the specific image 702 of this embodiment. That is, an image that does not change the appearance of the game background image 700 after being moved to the reference display position S and when the game background image 700 is displayed without being moved to the reference display position S It is not an image included in the specific image 702 of the embodiment.
<Position change mode determination process>

  With reference to FIGS. 21 to 24, the second position change mode determination process of the game background image 700 will be further described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the position change mode determination process and the specific image display setting process executed in the effect control process SF09 of the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 22 to 24 are flowcharts of the display coordinate generation process of the game background image 700.

  In step SJ01, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to display the specific image 702, that is, whether or not the internal winning flag is set as a result of the winning combination internal lottery process shown in step SA09 in FIG. If there is a display instruction, the process proceeds to step SJ02, and if not, the process proceeds to step SJ08.

  In step SJ02, it is determined whether or not only the game background image 700 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (whether or not the specific image 702 is displayed). If only the game background image 700 is displayed, the step is performed. The process proceeds to SJ03, and if not, the process proceeds to step SJ08.

  In step SJ03, the coordinates (display coordinates) of the current display position of the game background image 700 are acquired, and the corresponding coordinate data numbers are acquired by collating with the display data table 720 shown in FIG. The current coordinate data number is stored in a predetermined area such as the RAM 508.

  In step SJ04, it is determined whether or not the coordinate data number of the acquired game background image 700 is the coordinate of the reference display position S (the coordinate data number is 1 or 199). Advances to step SJ05, otherwise advances to step SJ07.

  In step SJ05, display coordinates of the game background image 700 are generated. This will be described later.

  In step SJ06, display setting is performed using the generated coordinates. The generated coordinates are instructed from the CPU 504 to the VDP 516 in step SI01 as information on image data constituting the game background image 700. The display setting also includes the frame number of the game background image in the position change mode determination process (the frame number of the game background image 700 to be displayed).

  In step SJ07, a specific image display setting process is performed. Display coordinates are acquired from the specific image display data table 730 shown in FIG. The frame number and display coordinates of the specific image information table 730 are instructed from the CPU 504 to the VDP 516 as image data information constituting the specific image 702, and are superimposed on the game background image 700 when a predetermined display condition is satisfied. It is displayed in the display area (synchronized). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, since the display coordinates are not designated for the frame numbers 1 to 10 of the specific image 702, display is set in this step during this period, but the effect image display device 157 is displayed. Is not displayed.

  In step SJ08, display setting of other images (for example, image X based on the previous game result (internal winning combination)) is performed.

  The display coordinate generation processing of the game background image will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step SK01, the current coordinate data number is determined. If the coordinate data number is 2 to 99, the process proceeds to the display coordinate generation 1 process in step SK02. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step SK03.

  In step SK03, the current coordinate data number is determined. If the coordinate data number is 100 to 198, the process proceeds to the display coordinate generation 2 process in step SK04. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step SK05.

  In step SK05, the current coordinate data number is determined. If the coordinate data number is 200 to 297, the process proceeds to the display coordinate generation 3 process in step SK06, and if not, the process proceeds to step SK07.

  In step SK07, the current coordinate data number is determined. If the coordinate data number is 298 to 396, the process proceeds to the display coordinate generation 4 process in step SK08. Otherwise, the process ends.

  The display coordinate generation 1 process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step SL01, the current coordinate data number stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508 is determined. If the coordinate data number is 2 to 11, the process proceeds to step SL04. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step SL02.

  In step SL02, a predetermined number is increased or decreased from the current coordinate data number (here, “current coordinate data number−10”), and the calculated new coordinate data number is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508. The display coordinates based on the coordinate data number are instructed to the VDP 516.

  In step SL03, the new coordinate data number generated in step SL02 is determined. If the coordinate data numbers are 2 to 11, the process proceeds to step SL04. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step SL02.

  In step SL04, the coordinate data number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508, the display coordinates based on the coordinate data number are instructed to the VDP 516, and the process ends.

  The display coordinate generation 2 process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step SM01, the current coordinate data number stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508 is determined. If the coordinate data number is 189 to 198, the process proceeds to step SM04;

  In step SM02, a predetermined number is increased or decreased from the current coordinate data number (here, “current coordinate data number + 10”), a new coordinate data number is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508, and the coordinate data number. Is instructed to the VDP 516.

  In step SM03, the new coordinate data number generated in step SM02 is determined. If the coordinate data number is 189 to 198, the process proceeds to step SM04, and if not, the process proceeds to step SM02.

  In step SM04, the coordinate data number 199 is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508, the display coordinates based on the coordinate data number are instructed to the VDP 516, and the process ends.

  The display coordinate generation 3 process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step SN01, the current coordinate data number stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508 is determined. If the coordinate data number is 200 to 209, the process proceeds to step SN04; otherwise, the process proceeds to step SN02.

  In step SN02, a predetermined number is increased / decreased from the current coordinate data number (here, “current coordinate data number−10”), a new coordinate data number is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508, and the coordinate data is stored. The display coordinates based on the number are instructed to the VDP 516.

  In step SN03, the new coordinate data number generated in step SN02 is determined. If the coordinate data number is 200 to 209, the process proceeds to step SN04. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step SN02.

  In step SN04, the coordinate data number 199 is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508, the display coordinates based on the coordinate data number are instructed to the VDP 516, and the process ends.

  The display coordinate generation 4 process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In step SO01, the current coordinate data number stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508 is determined. If the coordinate data number is 387 to 396, the process proceeds to step SO04. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step SO02.

  In step SO02, a predetermined number is increased or decreased from the current coordinate data number (here, “current coordinate data number−10”), a new coordinate data number is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508, and the coordinate data is stored. The display coordinates based on the number are instructed to the VDP 516.

  In step SO03, the new coordinate data number generated in step SO02 is determined. If the coordinate data numbers are 387 to 396, the process proceeds to step SO04. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step SO02.

In step SO04, the coordinate data number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 508, the display coordinates based on the coordinate data number are instructed to the VDP 516, and the process ends.
<Modification of position change mode determination process>

  With reference to FIG. 25, the other form of the position change aspect determination process of the game background image 700 is demonstrated. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the position change mode determination process and the specific image display setting process executed in the effect control process SF09 of the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG.

  In step SP01, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to display the specific image 702. If there is a display instruction, the process proceeds to step SP02; otherwise, the process proceeds to step SP08.

  In step SP02, it is determined whether or not only the game background image 700 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (whether the specific image 702 is not displayed). If only the game background image 700 is displayed, the step is performed. The process proceeds to SP03, and if not, the process proceeds to step SP08.

  In step SP03, the coordinates (display coordinates) of the current display position of the game background image 700 are acquired, and the corresponding coordinate data numbers are acquired by collating with the display data table 720 shown in FIG.

  In step SJ04, it is determined whether or not the coordinate data number of the acquired game background image 700 is the coordinate of the reference display position S (the coordinate data number is 1 or 199). Proceeds to step SP05, otherwise proceeds to step SP07.

  In step SP05, display coordinates of the game background image 700 are generated. This process is the same as the process shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step SP06, display setting is performed using the generated coordinates.

  In step SP07, a specific image display setting reservation process is performed. A flag indicating reservation is set in a specific image display reservation counter provided in a RAM or the like. The counter is initialized by the initialization process of the first sub control unit 500.

  In step SP08, the flag of the specific image display reservation counter is referenced to determine whether or not the specific image display reservation is in progress. If you are booking. Proceed to step SP09, otherwise proceed to step SP11.

  In step SP09, it is determined whether or not the display of the game background image 700 using the generated coordinates is completed (whether or not the movement to the reference display position S is completed). If the display is completed (movement is complete), the process proceeds to step SP10, and if not, the process proceeds to step SP11.

  Step SP10 performs a specific image display setting process. This process is the same as the process of step SJ07 in FIG. 16 and will not be described, but the specific image information table to be referred to is different. That is, in the specific image information table referred to in this step, the display coordinates of the specific image are set from the frame number 1 (first frame) of the specific image 702.

  In step SP11, display setting of other images (for example, the image X based on the previous game result (internal winning combination)) is performed.

  Since the flowchart of the display coordinate generation process of the game background image 700 is the same as that shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the description thereof is omitted.

With this configuration, the specific image 702 can be displayed immediately after the game background image 700 moves to the reference start position S, and an internal winning can be suggested to the player at an early timing.
<Modification of position change mode of game background image>

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating another form of changing the position of the game background image 700 according to the first embodiment. The reference display position S displayed at the time of internal winning may be a position that is not included in the range (area) displayed in the display area (broken line area) in the first position change mode.

  The game background image 700 other than during the execution of the internal winning suggestion is displayed so as to reciprocate left and right within the range shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B by the first position change mode. . In this case, the area α near the rightmost end of the game background image 700 on the right outer side in the display area (broken line area) in FIG. 26B is not visually recognized by the player.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined winning combination is won internally, the display position of the game background image 700 is reached by the second position change mode up to a position where the rightmost end of the game background image 700 is visible as shown in FIG. Is changed. That is, this position becomes the reference display position S. Then, the specific image 702 is displayed based on the partial image 704 (for example, a star image) displayed in the region α in the vicinity of the rightmost end that is visible. That is, in this embodiment, the normal display position of the game background image 700 (other than when the internal winning suggestion is performed) does not include the reference display position S, and the display position S is moved only when the internal winning suggestion is performed. Then, the specific image 702 is displayed.

  With such a configuration, a game background image 700 different from the normal game background image 700 is displayed at the time of internal winning, and a specific image 702 related to the game background image 700 is displayed. It will be easier to attract attention, and it will be possible to effectively suggest internal winnings.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining another form of the position change mode of the game background image 700 according to the first embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, the position changing mode in which the display area of the effect image display device 157 is reciprocated in the left-right direction has been described. It is done.

  For example, FIG. 27A shows a position deformation mode in which a game background image 700 having a large vertical size with respect to the display area (broken line area) is displayed by reciprocating in the vertical direction.

  FIG. 27B shows a position deformation mode in which a game background image 700 having a large size in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction with respect to the display area (broken line area) is circularly moved and displayed. The center point of the circle movement may be one or a plurality of different points. Further, the display area may be moved in an oblique direction such as a diagonal direction.

FIG. 27C shows a position change mode in which a game background image 700 having a size larger than the display area and a game background image 700 of the same size as the display area are enlarged and displayed.
<Modification of Game Background Image and Position Change Mode>

  FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining another form of the game background image 700 of the first embodiment and the position change mode thereof. As shown in FIG. 28A, the game background image 700 is composed of a plurality of types of images such as a first game background image 700A, a second game background image 700B, and a third game background image 700C. ) It may be displayed. And as a 1st position change aspect in this case, the following aspects are mentioned as an example.

  FIG. 28 (b) shows that the relative positions of the first game background image 700A, the second game background image 700B, and the third game background image 700C do not change, and the time elapses (t1, t2, t3). Thus, each image moves at the same distance.

  FIG. 28 (c) shows a case where the relative positions of the first game background image 700A, the second game background image 700B, and the third game background image 700C change, and the passage of time (t1, t2, t3). ), For example, the first gaming background image 700A moves to the left and right, and the second gaming background image 700B and the third gaming background image 700C each move up and down. The moving distances of the second game background image 700B and the third game background image 700C may be different, and the movement directions thereof may be different. In addition, although not shown, at least one position of each image may be changed and displayed as shown in FIG.

  Further, the game background image 700 displayed at the same time is not limited to three, but may be two or four or more, and the sizes of the second game background image 700B and the third game background image 700C are different. Also good. Furthermore, the first game background image 700A and the second game background image 700B are displayed in a certain period (period t1 to t2), and the first game background image 700A is displayed in other periods (periods from t2 to t3). The third game background image 700C may be displayed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a game background image 700 rich in change. Further, even when the same image is used, for example, the position change mode of FIG. 28 (b) and FIG. 28 (c) may be properly used according to the internal winning combination, and the interest of the game background image 700 is enhanced. Can do.
<Modification 1 of game background image>

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing another form of the game background image of the first embodiment, and shows an example in which a moving image is adopted as the game background image.

  FIG. 29A is a schematic diagram showing a gaming background image 700M configured with a movie movie or a sprite movie.

  The moving image data of the movie moving image is expressed in a compressed moving image data format such as MPEG or MJPEG (motion JPEG) and stored in, for example, the ROM 506, and the VDP 516 develops the image data under the control of the CPU 504, and the image frame is stored in the VRAM 518. Deploy as data.

  A movie movie is composed of a plurality of movie data (images A, B, C...), And the movie data (images necessary for frame generation when images of the frames f1, f2, f3... Are generated). A, B, C...) Are designated as parameters for the VDP 516, respectively.

  A sprite moving image is a moving image expressed by a bitmap format, an image data format such as JPEG or TIFF, which is different from a movie moving image.

  As for the sprite moving image, a plurality of types of sprite images (images A, B, C...) Are prepared in the ROM 506, and when generating one frame image, the sprite image necessary for generating the image frame is a parameter for the VDP 516. It is specified.

  When the game background image 700M is composed of movie movies, the display coordinates of the individual images constituting the game background image 700M are not changed, and the individual images constituting the game background image 700M are displayed in the display area (broken line area). For example, an image (for example, an image such as “tree”) represented in the gaming background image 700M is displayed in a predetermined position change mode (for example, a mode in which the image moves to the left or right). Thus, since it is displayed at a plurality of display positions, it can be shown to the player in a predetermined position change mode (for example, a mode of moving left and right).

  FIG. 29 (b) shows a case where the gaming background image 700M is composed of a first gaming background image 700MA of a sprite moving image and a second gaming background image 700MB of a movie moving image. The sprite moving image is composed of, for example, a background image SB and a plurality of different sprite images Sa, Sb, and Sc representing characters and the like. The sprite images Sa, Sb, and Sc are prepared in the ROM 506, and when a one-frame image is generated, the sprite images Sa, Sb, and Sc necessary for generating the image frame are specified for the VDP 516 as parameters.

  For example, the display position (coordinates) of the background image SB of the sprite moving image is changed according to a predetermined position changing mode, and moves, for example, left and right. In this case, sprite images Sa, Sb, and Sc that are superimposed on the moving background image SB are expressed as animations in the display area, and a movie movie is superimposed and displayed at a predetermined position in the display area, thereby forming a gaming background image 700M. The In FIG. 29B, the display size of the sprite moving image is larger than the display size of the movie moving image, but these may be switched.

In this way, a realistic movement can be given to the gaming background image 700M, and an effect that draws the player's attention is possible.
<Modification 2 of game background image>

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating another modified example of the gaming background image 700M according to the first embodiment. The gaming background image 700M may include an image generated in real time.

  FIG. 30A is a perspective view showing an example of a virtual space in a 3D video. In the virtual space, a specific 3D object 601 and two 3D objects 602 and 603 are arranged above a set ground plane 600. In addition, a virtual camera 610 is arranged. Here, the specific 3D object 601 is an object that the viewer (player) wants to pay particular attention to. These objects 601 to 603 are formed of polygons or the like in the 3D space generated in the RAM 513 based on 3D data (such as polygon data when a three-dimensional model is created) stored in the ROM 506 by the CPU 504. Along with the relative movement of the virtual camera 610, a plurality of two-dimensional images A1, A2, A3... (FIG. 30B) are generated from the 3D space by a predetermined rendering process. These images A1, A2, A3,... Are enlarged by a scaler (not shown) and then output to the effect image display device 157 via a transmitter (not shown) to form a first game background image 700MA. To do. Further, in addition to the gaming background first gaming background image 700MA, a gaming background image 700MB such as a movie moving image or a sprite moving image may be combined (FIG. 30D).

By doing so, it is not necessary to prepare a large number of image data as a game background image, and it is possible to provide a game background image 700M having a stereoscopic effect.
<Position change mode of game background image (movie)>

  With reference to FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the position change mode when the game background image 700M is composed of a movie moving image will be described.

  When the game background image 700M is composed of a movie video, the coordinates for displaying the image of each frame in the position change state do not change. In the first position change mode other than the internal winning effect period, the frames f1, f2, f3,.・ Sequentially displayed. Then, after the operation of the start lever 135 is received, when the image at the reference display position S is displayed, it moves in the second position change mode.

  The ROM 506 stores in advance a stream of movie data (moving image data) constituting the game background image 700M. The stream is composed of one file header and frame headers and frame data (compressed data) for the number of frames. FIG. 31 illustrates frame data for 400 frames as an example of movie data.

  Further, in the storage area of the display control data in the ROM 506, control data such as information for developing movie data (for example, development period, development area, etc.), display size, display position, display period, and the like are further associated and stored. .

  The frame data of this embodiment can be classified into three types: I frame, P frame, and B frame. An I frame is compressed data that is decoded without referring to other types of frames (an intra-frame encoded frame, a frame in which image data is compressed as it is independent of previous and subsequent frames), and a P frame is a past frame. The B frame is compressed data decoded with reference to a past I frame or P frame, or a future I frame or P frame with reference to an I frame or P frame.

  The VDP 516 provided in the second sub-control unit 500 decodes the stream stored in the ROM 506 for each frame in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504, and expands the decoded frame in the work area of the VRAM 518.

  FIG. 31A is a diagram showing the decoding order and the playback order (display order) of frames. The upper part is the decoding order and the lower part is the display order.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), the first I frame (I1) can be decoded without referring to other frames. Be expanded. Subsequently, No. 1 (B1) of the B frame reproduced next to No. 1 (I1) of the I frame is decoded with reference to No. 1 (I1) of the I frame and No. 1 (P1) of the P frame. Since it is necessary, the first P frame (P1) is decoded before the first B frame (B1). Subsequently, referring to the decoded I frame No. 1 (I1) and the P frame No. 1 (P1), the B frame No. 1 (B1) is decoded, and then the I frame No. 1 (I1) Next, No. 1 (B1) of the B frame is reproduced (developed). Subsequently, in the same procedure, the VDP 516 reproduces (decompresses) the decoded frames in the order shown in the lower part of the figure while decoding the frames in the order shown in the upper part of the figure.

  FIG. 31B is a diagram showing details of the movie data of the present embodiment. Here, since game background image 700M is a movie moving image, frames f1 to f400 are repeatedly displayed. Therefore, for example, the first (frame f1) image and the intermediate (frame f201) image in the movie data are set as the image of the reference display position S, and at least one frame therebetween is set as the I frame image. Here, as an example, the case where the first frame f1, the frame f101 of the rightmost image, the intermediate frame f201, the frame f301 of the leftmost image, and an I frame image are reproduced every 10 frames therebetween is shown. That is, for example, decode data (movie data) is set so that an I frame is reproduced every 10 frames.

  Note that the last frame f400 is not an I frame in order to avoid the continuous display of the image at the reference position S because the first frame f1 is reproduced continuously.

  In the position change mode determination process described above, when moving to the image at the reference display position S, the I-frame image is displayed (reproduced), thereby enabling intermittent display every 10 frames. It is possible to quickly move to the image at the display position S (fast forward display or fast reverse display). As described above, since the I frame can be decoded without referring to other frames, even when fast-forwarding display is performed up to the image at the reference display position S, complicated decoding is not necessary.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining an example of the playback order from the current display position (frame) to the image at the reference display position S (frame). In each figure, the left side of the arrow indicates the current display frame, and the right side indicates the playback order up to the image at the reference display position S. In the position change mode determination process, when moving to the image at the reference display position S, it is reasonably (in the shortest) regardless of the normal movie playback order (frame f1 → frame f2 → .. f frame f400). Move to the frame of the latest reference display position S.

  FIG. 32A shows the case where the current display position is frames f2 to f100. For example, when the current display position is the frame f88, the image at the latest reference display position S is the frame f1, and I frames (f81, f71...) Provided every 10 frames are in the normal playback order. Playback is performed in the reverse order (reverse direction) (rewind playback), and the frame f1 is displayed.

  FIG. 32B shows a case where the current display position is frames f101 to f200. For example, when the current display position is the frame f125, the image at the latest reference display position S is the frame f201, and I frames (f131, f141...) Provided every 10 frames are displayed in the normal playback order ( Playback (in the forward direction) (fast-forward playback) and display the frame f201.

  FIG. 32C shows the case where the current display position is the frames f201 to f300. For example, when the current display position is the frame f254, the image at the most recent reference display position S is the frame f201, and I frames (f251, f241...) Provided every 10 frames are the normal playback order. Playback is performed in the reverse order (reverse direction) (rewind playback), and the frame f201 is displayed.

  FIG. 32D shows the case where the current display position is frames f301 to f400. For example, when the current display position is the frame f378, the image at the latest reference display position S is the frame f1, and I frames (f381, f391) provided every 10 frames are displayed in the normal playback order (in the forward direction). ) Play (fast forward playback) and display frame f1.

Thus, loss of display time can be prevented by selecting fast-reverse or fast-forward of movie movies according to the current display position. Although illustration is omitted, when the current display position is the frame f1 or the frame f201, the display of the image of the frame is maintained.
<Modification of Game Background Image (Movie)>

  With reference to FIG. 33, another modified example of the game background image 700M of the present embodiment will be described. As the game background image 700M, the movie moving image 700MA described in FIG. 32 and another moving image 700MB may be combined.

In the movie moving image 700MA, while the specific image 702 is displayed after moving to the image of the reference display position S, the frame f1 (or f201) of the same image continues to be displayed for a predetermined period, and the background is stationary. It becomes. Therefore, after displaying the frame f1 (or f201) in the first game background image 700MA, a new movie moving image (frames f001, f002... Of the second game background image 700MB) is reproduced. In this case, the second game background image 700MB reproduces a scene continuous with the scene of the first game background image 700MA. For example, when the first game background image 700MA is continuously played back in the frame f1, and the girl student is in a stationary state in a scene with a racket as shown in FIG. 18A, the display of the specific image 702 is started. Along with this, a second game background image 700MB of a moving image (for example, a movie moving image or a sprite moving image) whose expression changes so as to clench his teeth or smile is displayed.
<Game background image (moving image) and specific image modification 1>

  FIG. 34 shows an example in which a moving image specific image 702M is displayed as a modified example of the gaming background image 700M described in FIG. 33 as another modified example.

  The specific image 702M may be composed of movie data. In FIG. 34A, a game background image (movie data) displayed as an image at the reference display position S (frame f1) in the second position change mode. A new game background image (movie data) 700 MB is displayed on 700 MA in a superimposed manner, and a specific image 702M composed of movie data is displayed in a superimposed manner. The specific image 702M is, for example, a movie movie of a ping-pong ball that moves rapidly from the left to the right of the display area.

  After the first game background image 700MA moves to the image at the reference display position S (frame f1), the first game background image 700MA continuously reproduces the image of the frame f1, but the second game background. The image 700MB starts to be reproduced sequentially from the frame f001 to the frame f002. At the same time, the specific image 702M is also reproduced sequentially from the frame f101 to the frame f102. When the second game background image 700MB and the specific image 702M are reproduced up to the last frame, they return to the first frames f001 and f101, respectively, and are repeatedly reproduced for a predetermined period.

  Even when the new second gaming background image 700MB is played back, the display position of the specific image 702M is determined by a partial image included in the image of the same frame f1 that is continuously played back. The game background images 700MA and 700MB and the specific image 702M can be easily synchronized.

  FIG. 34 (b) shows a case where the image at the reference display position S of the first game background image 700MA is a frame f201. Except that the frame f201 is continuously played back at the time of effect execution, FIG. 34 (a) and FIG. The description is omitted because it is similar.

In this modification, immediately after the first game background image 700MA moves to the image at the reference display position S, the reproduction of the second game background image 700MB and the specific image 702M is started simultaneously. The second game background image 700MB can also be displayed in a part of the display area that does not overlap with the area where the specific image 702M is displayed (FIG. 34 (c)).
<Modification Example 2 of Game Background Image (Movie) and Specific Image (Movie)>

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing another form of the first game background image 700MA, 700MB and the specific image 702M.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 35, the first game background image 700MA is displayed as an image at the reference display position S, and after the specific image 702M is displayed for a predetermined period, the second game background image 700MB of a new moving image is displayed. To do.

  In the upper diagram of FIG. 35A, the first game background image 700MA starts displaying the frame f1 of the image at the reference display position S, and at the same time, the specific image 702M starts to be reproduced sequentially with the frames f101, f102. To do. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the reproduction of the specific image 702M is ended, and the frames f001, f002,... Are sequentially reproduced with respect to the second game background image 700MB of the new moving image superimposed on the first game background image 700MA. Start.

  In this example, a time for displaying the first game background image 700MA and the specific image 702M that appear to be stationary (a time during which the player can visually recognize the internal winning suggestion) is secured. During the time when the suggestion of winning combination is visible (for example, for about 2 seconds (66 frames)), it waits for the reproduction of the new second gaming background image 700MB, so that the video of the second gaming background image 700MB is displayed. It can prevent the player from paying attention and suggest an internal winning in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In this case, since the predetermined time suggesting the internal winning combination is secured, the new second game background image 700MB may be displayed so as to overlap the display area of the specific image 702M.

  The lower part of FIG. 35 (a) shows a case where the image at the reference display position S of the first game background image 700MA is a frame f201, except that the frame f201 is continuously played back at the time of the performance execution. ), The description is omitted.

  FIG. 35B shows an example in which the specific image 702M is continuously reproduced even after a predetermined time has elapsed in the modification of FIG.

  After the first game background image 700MA moves to the image at the reference display position S, the frame f1 is continuously reproduced, and at the same time, the specific image 702M starts to be sequentially reproduced as the frames f101, f102,. The first game background image 700MA has a new second game background image 700MB in a frame f001 after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds, 66 frames) in which the player can visually recognize the internal winning suggestion has elapsed. Start playback sequentially.

  The specific image 702M is composed of, for example, 40 frames (about 1.2 seconds) of a movie that suggests an effect once. When the reproduction is finished from the frame f101 to the frame f140, the technician visually recognizes the suggestion of the internal winning. It may be shorter than the predetermined time (2 seconds, 66 frames) possible and the player may not be able to see. In such a case (when the time for suggesting one effect of the specific image 702M is shorter than the time that the player can visually recognize), the specific image 702M is repeatedly reproduced to ensure the time that the player can visually recognize. Good. After the time (2 seconds) elapses, the specific image 702M may be repeatedly reproduced over the reproduction of the second gaming background image 700MB, or the reproduction of the specific image 702M may be terminated.

Also in this case, the second game background image 700MB may be displayed so as to overlap the display area of the specific image 702M.
<Modification 3 of Game Background Image and Specific Image>

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing another form of the game background image 700M and the specific image 702M.

  Referring to FIG. 36 (a), the first game background image 700MA of the movie movie is returned to the image (frame f1 or frame f201) at the standard display position S, and is then superimposed on the first game background image. The second game background image 700MB may be played back in a display area having the same size as the 700MA display area, and the movie moving image specific image 702M may be played back simultaneously.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 34, a second game background image 700MB that changes a part of the scene of the first game background image 700MA (for example, only the facial expression of a female student) is displayed in an overlapping manner. In the third modification, it is possible to produce an effect in which almost all areas of the first game background image 700MA are changed.

  The second game background image 700MB is a moving image in which the displayed images change in sequence as frames f001, f002,..., But the first game background image 700MA that continuously reproduces the frame f1 (frame f201) Therefore, the display position of the specific image 702M can be determined by a partial image included in the first game background image 700MA, and synchronization is facilitated.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 36B, when the time (number of frames) of one rendering of the specific image 702M is short (for example, 40 frames), the specific image 702M may be repeatedly reproduced.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display of the third modification of FIG.

  In FIG. 37 (a), after the first game background image 700MA is displayed as the image (frames f1, f201) at the reference display position S, both the visual recognition modes of the female student and the male student are displayed as shown in FIG. 37 (b). Differently, the second game background image 700MB of the movie movie is reproduced, and the specific image 702M (animated moving ping-pong ball) is reproduced.

Thus, in FIG. 37 (a), a state in which a female student who shows his face to the player and a male student who holds his hands facing each other across the table tennis table is displayed (continuous reproduction of the first game background image 700MA). As shown in Fig. 37 (b), the female student turned backwards, the male student raised the right hand and displayed a video that played the ping-pong ball (playing the second game background image 700MB), and the female student hit The ping-pong ball bounces off on the ping-pong table, and the moving image display (playing of the specific image 702M) that hits the male student is possible. Therefore, it becomes possible to attract a player's attention.
<Modification 4 of Game Background Image and Specific Image>

  Referring to FIG. 38, other forms of game background image 700M and specific image 702M are shown.

  FIG. 38A is a diagram showing an image and a frame displayed in the modified example 4, and FIG. 38B is a diagram for explaining display timing.

  Referring to FIG. 38 (a), the gaming background image 700M may include a third gaming background image 700MC in addition to the first gaming background image 700MA and the second gaming background image 700MB.

  The first game background image 700MA is a movie moving image that continuously reproduces the image of the frame f1 or the frame f201 as the image of the reference display position S. The second game background image 700MB is an image of a movie movie that displays another scene or the like by so-called cut-in. In this modified example, the second gaming background image 700MB is sequentially played back as frames f001, f002,..., And after the playback is finished, the third gaming background image 700MC is played back sequentially as frames f201, f202,. . Then, the movie moving image specific image 702M is sequentially reproduced as frames f101, f102,..., Superimposed on the third game background image 700MC. The display position of the specific image 702M is determined by a partial image of the first game background image 700MA displayed behind.

  With reference to FIG.38 (b), the process of the 2nd sub control part 500 and the timing of a display are demonstrated.

  The first game background image 700MA is displayed on the effect image display device 157 until the effect lottery is started (i). When the effect lottery is started in the effect control process (step SC09) of the second sub-control unit 500 (with internal winning of the winning combination), the second game background image 700MB representing another scene is reproduced as a cut-in video. (2). When the internal winning combination is won, the third game background image 700MC is started to be reproduced, and at the same time, the reproduction of the specific image 702M (an image of the internal winning combination) to which an effect related thereto is given is started (3) ( 4). When one game is finished and medal insertion acceptance is started, the first game background image 700MA is started to be played again.

According to this configuration, when the specific image 702M is reproduced after a lapse of a predetermined time after the first game background image 700MA moves to the image of the reference display position S, a moving image (second game background image 700MB) is displayed during the standby time. ) Can be reproduced, it is possible to avoid giving the player the impression that the first game background image 700MA is stationary.
<Modification 5 of Game Background Image and Specific Image>

  With reference to FIG. 39, another modified example of the game background image 700M and the specific image 702M will be described.

  The game background image 700M of the movie movie is composed of, for example, 800 frames (f1 to f800) as one movie data. Then, before the start of the effect of displaying the specific image 702M, the frame f1 to the frame f400 are repeatedly reproduced ((a) in the figure).

  When there is an internal winning, the frame f1 which is an image at the reference display position S is displayed ((b) in the figure), and then the frame f401 is reproduced ((c) in the same figure). After a predetermined period has elapsed from the frame f401 (for example, during playback of the frame f430), playback of the specific image 702M of the movie movie starts from the frame f101 ((d) in the figure). The frame f430 is also an image at the reference display position S, the frames f401 to f800 are moving images related to the frames f1 to f400 as scenes (continuous), and the specific image 702M is a scene of the frames 401 to f800. It is a video that adds a production related to the video.

  If the reproduction of the specific image 702M is completed before the last frame f800 of the gaming background image 700M is reproduced (for example, after the reproduction of the frame f780), the gaming background image 700M returns to the frame f1 after the reproduction of the frame f800, and repeatedly. It is played back ((e) in the figure).

In the case of the modification described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 38, at least two movie moving images (movie data) of the game background image 700A and the game background image 700B are necessary. Will exist. However, according to this modification, the data to be referred to can be made one, and the management data capacity can be reduced.
<Modification 6 of Game Background Image and Specific Image>

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing another form of the game background image 700M and the specific image 702M in the present embodiment.

  The gaming background image 700M includes a first gaming background image 700MA, a second gaming background image 700MB, and a third gaming background image 700C.

  The first game background image 700MA and the second game background image 700MB are movie moving images from the frame f1 to the frame f400, and are reproduced so as to bisect the display area of the effect image display device 157. For example, the first game background image 700MA is a moving image representing a state in which clouds flow in the sky, and the second game background image 700MB is a moving image representing people playing on the beach. The third game background image 700C is, for example, an image displayed in one frame F1, and the third game background image 700C is, for example, a still image displaying sky and clouds ((a) in the figure).

  Before the effect display is started, the upper first game background image 700MA and the lower second game background image 700MB are loop-reproduced in synchronization. Both are reproduced so as to move in the same position deformation mode (as if they are one screen at the same time) ((b) in the figure).

  When displaying the specific image 702 according to the result of the internal lottery, the third game background image 700C is displayed at the reference display position S in place of the first game background image 700MA in the upper stage. At this time, the loop reproduction of the second gaming background image 700MB in the lower stage is continued and the reproduction of the moving image is continued, but the third gaming background image 700C does not move (that is, always displayed at the reference display position S). Have been).

  Then, the specific image 702 is displayed according to the internal winning. The specific image 702 has its viewing mode change position determined by a partial image (not shown here) included in the third gaming background image 700C.

In the above-described embodiment (each modification), the video of moving the game background image 700 (700A, 700B, 700C, 700MA, 700MB, 700MC) to the reference display position S (the image thereof) may be an uncomfortable image. (For example, an image that is to be viewed in the reverse direction or to be viewed for fast-forwarding (fast-reverse) becomes invisible). Therefore, a third game background image 700C for stopping and displaying one type of image (displayed at the reference display position S) is prepared, and the specific image 702 is displayed after the image 700C is displayed before the performance is performed. The third game background image 700C is continuous with the scene of the first game background image 700MA, and the display position change is difficult to understand (for example, a simple image such as only the sky). It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the movement to S.
<First Modification of Specific Image>

  FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating another form of the specific image 702 of the first embodiment. The specific image 702 may include a plurality of types of symbols that can be viewed as different types of specific images 702 (702A, 702B, 702C), corresponding to a plurality of display conditions (a plurality of internal winning combinations), respectively.

  Specifically, in FIG. 41 (a), the color of the ping-pong ball is yellow as the specific image 702A that suggests the internal winning of the small role “Bell”, and in FIG. 41 (b), the internal winning of the re-game player is suggested. As the specific image 702B, the color of the ping-pong ball is blue, and the diameter is smaller than that in the case of FIG. 41 (a). In FIG. 41 (c), the color of the ping-pong ball is shown as the specific image 702C indicating the internal winning of the bonus combination. Is gold, and its diameter is larger than in the case of FIG. Each production of FIG. 41 (a) to FIG. 41 (c) has the same execution time, and only the visual appearance is different.

By doing so, it is possible to suggest internal winning of a plurality of winning combinations to the player, and to increase the player's expectation.
<Specific Image Modification 2>

  With reference to FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, another form of the specific image 702 of the first embodiment will be described.

  The specific image 702 may store a plurality of types of images for each internal winning combination so that a plurality of types of effects can be performed according to the internal winning combination, for example.

  For example, the specific image 702 (first specific image) shown in FIG. 16 is displayed when a predetermined display condition is satisfied (for example, when the internal winning of the small role “Bell” is won) (left of the display area). Image that represents a ping-pong ball that moves vigorously from right to left, but an image that is displayed when a predetermined display condition is satisfied (for example, when the small role “Bell” is won internally) (second image) For example, as shown in FIGS. 42A to 42C, the specific image 702B) is an image (a plurality of images) expressing a ping-pong ball that rolls slightly from the right to the left of the display area, for example, in a different effect from the first specific image. Is remembered.

  Referring to FIG. 43, the display position of second specific image 702B is determined by a partial image different from first specific image 702. Specifically, the display position of the first specific image 702 is determined by a partial image (the position of the racket of the female student) included in the game background image 700, which is the first reference position. The display position of the second specific image 702B is determined by a partial image (for example, a male student's hand position) included in the game background image 700 and having a second reference position different from the first reference position. The

  In this case, the game background image 700 includes another reference display position S2 including a partial image serving as the second reference position so that the second specific image 702B is visible to the player. You may do it.

  This will be specifically described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the reference display position is the first reference display position S (see FIG. 18), in which the entire female student with a racket is completely visible, and the male student is only partially visible. The whole male student with a racket is completely visible, and the female student includes a second reference display position S2 that is only partially visible.

  A partial image (first reference position for displaying the first specific image 702) included in the first reference display position S is a racket held by a female student, and is displayed at the second reference display position S2. The included partial image 704B (second reference position for displaying the second specific image 702B) is the left hand of the male student.

  When the first winning combination (for example, the small role “Bell”) is won internally, whether to display the first specific image 702 or the second specific image 702B is determined by lottery or the like, When the display of the first specific image 702 is determined, after the game background image 700 is moved to the first reference display position S, the first specific image 702 is displayed, and the second specific image is displayed. When the display of 702B is determined, the game background image 700 is moved to the second reference display position S, and then the second specific image 702B is displayed. That is, when the small role “Bell” is won internally and the display of the second specific image 702B is determined, the game moves to the second reference display position S2 as shown in FIG. A background image 700 is displayed, and then, as shown in FIGS. 43 (b) to 43 (d), the second specific image 702B starts an effect such that a ping-pong ball spills from the hand of the male student, It suggests the internal winning of the role “Bell”.

  In this way, a plurality of types of specific images are stored, a reference display position corresponding to each of the specific images is stored, and when the display of any one of the plurality of types of specific images is determined, the determined specific The normal background image may be displayed at the reference display position corresponding to the image. Furthermore, when the first winning combination (for example, the small role “Bell”) is won internally, after moving to the first reference display position S, the first specific image 702 is displayed, and the second winning combination is displayed. When the winning combination (for example, the small role “watermelon”) is won internally, the second specific image 702B is displayed after moving to the second reference display position S2. That is, when the small role “watermelon” is won internally, the game background image 700 is displayed by moving to the second reference display position S2 as shown in FIG. 43 (a), and thereafter, FIG. 43 (b) to FIG. As shown in (d), the second specific image 702B may start an effect such that the ping-pong ball spills from the hand of the male student, and may suggest an internal winning of the small role “watermelon” to the player.

  By doing in this way, it is possible to suggest to the player an internal winning of a plurality of winning combinations, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  Note that the display position of the second specific image 702B may be determined by the same partial image (for example, a female student's racket) as the first specific image 702.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the case where the specific image 702 is displayed on the front surface (foreground) of the game background image 700 at the time of the effect suggesting the internal winning combination has been described as an example. The specific image 702 may be displayed on the rear surface (back) of the game background image 700.

  For example, a part of the game background image 700 is not displayed, and the specific image 702 is displayed on the non-display part to make the specific image 702 visible. For example, the transmittance of a part of the game background image 700 is displayed. The specific image 702 may be made visible by displaying the specific image 702 in a portion where the transmittance is increased and the transmittance is partially increased.

  As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present invention has an image display unit (for example, effect image display device 157) for displaying an image and an image control for controlling an image displayed on the image display unit. Means (for example, the second sub-control unit 500), and the image control means displays a game background image (eg, the game background image 700) on the image display means for a specific period, and a part of the specific period A specific image (for example, specific image 702) is displayed in the foreground of the game background image for a period, and further, the game background image is displayed at one display position among a plurality of types of display positions according to a predetermined position change mode. When a predetermined display condition for displaying an image at a predetermined display position and displaying a specific image is satisfied, one reference position (for example, a display background among a plurality of types of display positions) , Group Change the display position to be displayed in the display position S), after the display of the game background image is displayed in one of the reference position, and performs display of the specific image.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 44 to 48, a pachinko machine 1100 will be described as an example of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  A pachinko machine 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a launching device that launches a ball into a predetermined game area, a winning opening configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, and a winning opening. A detection means for detecting a ball that has entered a ball, a payout means for paying out a ball when the detection means detects a ball, and a decorative symbol display device for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information). This is a pachinko machine in which the decorative symbol display device stops the display after changing the symbol and notifies the transition of the gaming state when the ball enters and wins. The pachinko machine further includes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control unit that receives information from the main control unit and controls the effects of the game. The sub-control unit performs display processing of effect images and the like by controlling the VDP.

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1100 according to the second 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 1100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 1100 includes an outer frame 1102, a main body 1104, a front frame door 1106, a door with a ball storage tray 1108, a launching device 1110, and a game board 1200 on the front surface.

  The door 1108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower surface of the main body 1104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 1108 with a ball storage tray is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 1126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 1110. A lower plate 1128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 1126, and a ball launch handle 1134 that launches game balls guided to the launch device 1110 by the player's operation to the game area 1124 of the game board 1200. Is provided.

  The launching device 1110 is attached below the main body 1104, and a launching rod 1146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 1134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 1148 that hits the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 1146, .

  The game board 1200 has a game area 1124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 1104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 1114 of the main body 1104. The game area 1124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 1200 is mounted on the main body 1104.

  FIG. 45 is a schematic front view of the game board 1200 as viewed from the front.

  In the approximate center of the game area 1124, a decorative symbol display device 1208 is provided in the approximate center. The decorative symbol display device 1208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 1208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 1208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 1208a, a middle symbol display area 1208b, a right symbol display area 1208c, and an effect display area 1208d, and the left symbol display area 1208a and the middle symbol display area 1208b. The right symbol display area 1208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 1208d displays images (in this case, the game background image 1700 and the specific image 1702) used for the effect. Further, the positions and sizes of the display areas 1208a, 1208b, 1208c, and 1208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 1208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  Around the decorative symbol display device 1208, a normal symbol display device 1210, a first special symbol display device 1212, and a second special symbol display device 1214 are arranged. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  In addition, around the decorative symbol display device 1208, a predetermined ball entrance, for example, a general prize opening 1226, a general figure starting port 1228, a first special figure starting port 1230, and a second special figure starting port 1232, A variable winning opening 1234 is provided.

  When winning the general winning opening 1226, a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged as winning balls.

  When a predetermined sphere detection sensor detects that a sphere has passed through the general map starting port 1228, the general map display device 1210 starts a general variable game where the display is changed.

  When winning a prize at the first special figure starting port 1230, a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are discharged as prize balls, and a special figure variable game for changing the display by the first special figure display device 1212 is started. To do.

  The second special figure starting port 1232 is called an electric tulip (electric tu), and includes a wing member 1232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 1232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When the game is won and the universal symbol display device 1210 stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 1232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 1232, a payout device (not shown) is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is used as a prize ball and the upper plate 1126. The special figure changing game for changing the display of the second special figure display device 1214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 1232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 1234 is called a large winning opening or an attacker and includes a door member 1234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 1234a is closed, it is impossible to enter the ball, and when the special figure display device is won and the special figure display device stops displaying the jackpot symbol, the door member 1234a has a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. Open and close with. When winning the variable prize opening 1234, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls are discharged as prize balls.

  This pachinko machine 1100 supplies a ball stored in an upper plate (not shown) by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, A shooting rod (not shown) and a shooting rod (not shown) are passed through the outer rail 1202 and the inner rail 1204 to launch into the game area 1124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 1124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 1236, the game nail 1238, etc., and a winning opening (a general winning opening 1226, a variable winning opening 1234) or a starting opening. (1st special figure starting port 1230, 2nd special figure starting port 1232) winning out either without winning any prize opening and starting port, or just passing through normal figure starting port 1228 And is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 1230 or the second special figure starting port, the main control unit (not shown) performs a lottery to determine whether or not the lottery result is a win. For example, when winning the jackpot in this lottery, the sub-control unit (not shown) controls the decorative symbol display device 1208 to display a combination with a specific symbol corresponding to the jackpot, and shifts to a jackpot state. In other words, the decorative symbol display device 1208 sequentially switches and displays a plurality of generic symbols in the symbol display regions of the left symbol display region 1208a, the middle symbol display region 1208b, and the right symbol display region 1208c of the decorative symbol display device 1208. Control is performed so as to perform “decorative display of decorative design”. When notifying the jackpot, the sub-control unit controls the symbol display areas 1208a to 1208c so as to stop and display a combination of symbols corresponding to the jackpot in which three same decorative symbols are arranged. In the big hit state, for example, the big winning opening is kept open for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times, so that the game ball is easy to enter and a state advantageous to the player is realized. In addition, if the combination of a specific symbol (hit jackpot symbol) is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) with probability fluctuation, the probability of the next jackpot will be higher, and a more advantageous state for the player will be realized It is like that.

In addition, the decorative symbol display device 1208 also displays an effect (expectation effect display) that gives the player a sense of expectation on the condition that a ball has won the first special figure start port 1230 or the second special figure start port 1232. )I do. In the expected effect display, the decorative symbol display device 1208 causes the right and left decorative symbols to be the same when the decorative symbols in the right symbol display area 1208a and the left symbol display area 1208c are temporarily stopped so as to be visible to the player. indicate.
<Display example of decorative symbol display device>

  FIG. 46 shows an example of display of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 1208 of the second embodiment. FIG. 46A shows a display area in a state in which the decorative symbol does not change (a state where the ball does not enter the first special figure starting port 1230 and the second special figure starting port 1232). FIG. This is a display area when the possibility of jackpot is increased.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (a), before entering the first special figure starting port 1230 or the second special figure starting port 1232, the right symbol display area 1208a, the middle symbol display area 1208b, and the left symbol display area 1208c are decorated. The symbols are stopped, and the game background image 1700 in the effect display area 1208d is slide-displayed, for example, left and right by the sub-control unit, similarly to the game background image 700 of the first embodiment.

  When the ball enters the first special symbol start port 1230 or the second special symbol start port 1232, the decorative symbol variable display in the right symbol display area 1208a, the middle symbol display area 1208b, and the left symbol display area 1208c is started.

  And a determination to perform a display (per reach) that gives the player a sense of expectation (such as a big hit) according to the result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure start opening 1230 or the second special figure start opening 1232 In this case, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), the sub-control unit once stops the decorative symbols in the right symbol display area 1208a and the left symbol display area 1208c so that the player can visually recognize them. The decorative symbol display device 1208 is controlled so as to display (reach state). When the reach state is reached, the sub-control unit controls the decorative symbol display device 1208 to display the game background image 1700 in the effect display area 1208d at the reference display position S.

  If the result of winning determination at the first special figure starting port 1230 or the second special figure starting port 1232 is that it is determined to produce an expectation (per reach), the sub-control unit stops the middle symbol display area 1208b. Before the display, the decorative symbol display device 1208 is controlled to display a specific image 1702 (a symbol in which the ping-pong ball moves from the racket of the female student to the male student side). In the reach state, it is possible to visually recognize whether or not the jackpot is successful by stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol display area 1208b. Therefore, by displaying the specific image 1702 before this stops the fluctuation, the expectation of jackpot can be further increased.

  In this case as well, the display position of the specific image 1702 is determined by a partial image (a table tennis racket for a female student) included in the game background image 1700 displayed at the reference display position S.

  The display of the specific image 1702 suggests that the possibility of winning a big hit is increased, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  FIG. 47 shows an example of display on the decorative symbol display device 1208 when an effect (expected effect) suggesting that the player is in an advantageous state at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol is executed.

  FIG. 47 (a) shows a display area in a state where the decorative symbol does not change (a state where the ball does not enter the first special figure starting port 1230 and the second special figure starting port 1232), and FIG. 52 (b) ( c) is a display area in the case where the decorative pattern changes.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (a), before entering the first special figure starting port 1230 or the second special figure starting port 1232, the right symbol display area 1208a, the middle symbol display area 1208b, and the left symbol display area 1208c are decorated. The symbol is stopped, and the effect background symbol 1700 in the effect display area 1208d is, for example, slidably displayed on the left and right as in the case of the game background image 700 of the first embodiment.

  When a ball is entered into any of the winning openings, the decorative symbol variation display in the right symbol display area 1208a, the middle symbol display area 1208b, and the left symbol display area 1208c is started (b in the figure).

  After the game background image 1700 is displayed at the reference display position S in the case where the player is in an advantageous state (winning for the big hit) according to the result of the effect drawing lottery of the decorative symbol display or the result of the winning determination, A specific image (an image in which the ping-pong ball moves from left to right) is displayed. Here, the variation symbols in the symbol display area continue to vary.

  The display of the specific image 1702 suggests that the player is in an advantageous state, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram showing another form of displaying an expected effect on the decorative symbol display device 1208 when the decorative symbol is changed.

  At the time of execution of the expected effect display by the decorative symbol display device 1208, the game background image 1700 is displayed at the reference display position S and the specific image 1702 is displayed (FIG. 48 (a)). (B)), the game background image 1700 may be slid again ((c) in the figure).

  The period during which the specific image 1702 is displayed (expected effect) is set to a short period, and thereafter, the game background image 1702 is returned to the normal slide display, so that the player who is changing the decorative design can draw attention. .

  As described above, the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes the image display means (for example, the effect image display device 157) for displaying the image (for example, the gaming background image 700), and the image. An image control means (for example, the second sub-control unit 500) for controlling the image display means to display the image display means, wherein the image control means has at least one reference display position (for example, A game background image (for example, the game background image 700) that can be displayed at a plurality of types of display positions including the reference display position S) is displayed on the image display means at any one of the display positions, and a specific period (for example, During a period from when the medal is received until the stop button becomes valid, a predetermined position change mode (for example, the first position change) is set between at least two of the plurality of display positions. When the game background image is displayed on the image display means and the predetermined display condition is satisfied during the specific period (for example, internal winning of winning combination) Displays the gaming background image at one of the reference display positions, and the stop button becomes effective after a part of the specific period (for example, after the gaming background image 700 is moved to the one reference display position S). Until the game background image is superimposed on the game background image at a predetermined display position based on the reference display position of the game background image, and the image display means is controlled to display the specific image (for example, the specific image 702). This is a gaming table characterized by that.

  According to the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the specific image 702 is superimposed on the game background image 700 at a predetermined position based on the reference display position S of the game background image 700, and an effect image obtained by combining both images is displayed. It can be displayed on the effect image display device 157. Therefore, even when the game background image 700 moving in a predetermined position change mode is displayed with the specific image 702 related to the scene represented by the game background image 700 superimposed, a complicated synchronization process is performed. There is a case where it can be displayed at an appropriate position without adopting it. Thereby, there may be a case where an effect that draws the player's attention can be added without losing the view of the world represented by the game background image.

  Further, the image control means (effect image display device 157) displays the game background image (for example, the game background image 700) when the predetermined display condition is satisfied (for example, internal winning of a winning combination). The image display means may be controlled to display the specific image in the foreground of the game background image after displaying at one reference display position (for example, the reference display position S).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to additionally display the specific image 702 related to the scene represented in the game background image 700 while maintaining the display of the game background image 700. It is possible to add an effective performance that draws the player's attention while maintaining the world view, and to increase the interest of the player.

  The position change mode includes a first position change mode in which the position is changed at a first speed and a second position change mode in which the position is changed at a second speed higher than the first speed. The image control means (effect image display device 157) includes the plurality of types of display positions according to the first position change mode when the predetermined display condition is satisfied (for example, internal winning of a winning combination). The game background image (for example, game background image 700) that moves is moved to the one reference display position (for example, reference display position S) according to the second position change mode and displayed on the image display means. It may be a thing.

  With such a configuration, when the winning combination is won internally, the specific image 702 can be displayed at an early stage, and information advantageous to the player may be suggested. As a result, the player may be able to increase gambling.

  In addition, a lottery means for performing a lottery related to the game (for example, a winning combination internal lottery process) is provided, and the specific image (for example, the specific image 702) is a lottery result (for example, internal winning of a winning combination). It is good also as an image which suggests.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation of winning and to make the player more interested in subsequent games.

  The specific image (for example, the specific image 702) is predetermined in a scene represented by the gaming background image (for example, the gaming background image 700) displayed at the one reference display position (for example, the standard display position S). It is good also as an image which adds the effect of.

  By adopting such a configuration, there is a case where it is possible to add a further expansion and a motion-giving effect to the world view without impairing the world view represented by the game background image 700. May be able to increase.

  In addition, the slot machine 100 includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) having a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch (for example, a start lever 135) for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, A lottery is provided for each of a plurality of reels, and a stop switch (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) that individually stops the rotation of the reels and whether or not internal winning of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is determined by lottery. Depending on whether or not the combination of the lottery means for judging (for example, the winning combination internal lottery process) and the symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of the stop is the symbol combination of the winning combination won by the lottery means. A slot machine including a determination unit (winning determination process) for determining a winning combination for winning, wherein the specific image (for example, A plurality of types of specific images 702) are prepared with images indicating internal winning of the winning combination, and the image control means (for example, the effect image display device 157) You may perform control which displays a specific image on the said image display means.

  Thereby, after betting on the game medium, if the winning combination is won internally before the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective, the player can visually recognize an image indicating the winning combination. Therefore, the player's gambling ambition can be enhanced, and there are cases where interest in subsequent games (operations of the stop buttons 137 to 139) can be raised.

  In addition, the gaming table includes a launching device that launches a ball into a predetermined game area, and a winning opening configured to be able to enter the ball launched from the launching device (for example, the first special figure starting port 1230). A pachinko machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1100) having a detecting means (for example, a ball detection sensor) for detecting a ball that has entered the winning opening, and the image display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device) 1208) has a plurality of symbol display areas (for example, the left symbol display area 1208a) that variably display a predetermined symbol (for example, a decorative symbol), and the image control means (for example, the sub-control unit) When the game ball enters the winning opening, the symbol is variably displayed in the symbol display area, and the specific image (for example, the specific image 1702) is displayed when the game ball enters the winning port. Suggests winning A plurality of types prepared by the image, the image control unit, before the variable display of the symbols is stopped, may be performed to control to display the specific image on the image display unit.

  With this configuration, the pachinko machine 1100 also displays the specific image 1702 at an appropriate position with respect to the game background image 1700 that moves in a predetermined position change mode without employing complicated synchronization processing. There are cases where it is possible.

  Thereby, there may be a case where an effect that draws the player's attention can be added without losing the view of the world represented by the game background image 1700. Further, in the reach state, whether or not the jackpot is won can be visually recognized by stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol display area 1208b. By displaying the specific image 1702 before this stops the fluctuation, the expectation of the jackpot can be further increased. There are cases where it is possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example of the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine using game balls (for example, pachinko balls) as game media is shown. Is also applicable.

  Note that the slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to medals. The input includes inputting the digitized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and the payout of the game medium is the conversion of the digitized data to the predetermined external device (electronic storage device). Including output.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to an arrange ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, and a pinball machine. In addition, the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a casino machine, a video game machine, an encapsulated pachinko gaming machine) that can be played with the input of gaming media, and a gaming machine that uses the gaming media itself for gaming (for example, It may be applied to a medal dropping game machine). Here, “inserting game media” means “betting”, and “bet” is also agreed. “Input of game media” includes “input of currency” and “input of electronic money”. A casino machine is a casino in which a game can be started by inserting a currency, and when a lottery result is won, a symbol set in association with the corresponding selection result is stopped, and a payout as a bonus to a player is performed. Machine.

  In addition, the gaming table of the present invention is applicable to slot machines using gaming balls (for example, pachinko balls) as game media, arrangement ball gaming machines, jade ball gaming machines, and ball ball gaming machines such as smart balls. .

  The pachinko machine includes a launching device that launches a ball into a predetermined game area, a winning opening configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, and a detection means that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening. And a payout means for paying out a ball when the detecting means detects a ball, and a variable display device for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and when a game ball enters the winning opening and wins The pachinko machine may be such that the variable display device stops the display after changing the symbol and notifies the game state transition.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the “enclosed game machine” is one that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in the game machine. The enclosed game machine may use an enclosed ball as a launch ball, and the payout of the ball may be executed by credit.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list 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 what was done. Further, in some cases, the contents described in one configuration among the plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game machine (pachinko machine), and the like.

100 slot machine 157 effect image display device 300 main controller 400 first sub controller 500 second sub controller 700 gaming background image 702 specific image

Conventionally, there has been known a technique for displaying an image for notifying the result of an internal lottery when an operation such as pressing a stop button is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1). Furthermore, when a predetermined image (for example, a background image) is displayed in one display area, a technique for arranging another image on the image is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2003-135653 A JP 2012-45129 A

However, when an image for notifying the internal lottery result is displayed over another image, if the display is not properly synchronized, the world view of the game may be destroyed.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can easily synchronize both displays when the internal lottery result is displayed in synchronization with other image displays, and that can be suitably displayed. .

Claims (7)

Image display means for displaying an image;
Image control means for performing control to display the image on the image display means;
A game machine equipped with
The image control means includes
Displaying a game background image that can be displayed at a plurality of types of display positions including at least one reference display position on the image display means at any one of the display positions;
In a specific period, a game background image is displayed on the image display means by changing the position between at least two of the plurality of display positions according to a predetermined position change mode.
When a predetermined display condition is satisfied during the specific period,
The game background image is displayed at one of the reference display positions, and is specified by superimposing the game background image on a predetermined display position based on the reference display position of the game background image for a part of the specific period. Controlling the image display means to display an image;
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The image control means includes
When the predetermined display condition is satisfied,
After displaying the gaming background image at the one reference display position,
Controlling the image display means to display the specific image in the foreground of the gaming background image;
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The position change mode includes a first position change mode in which the position is changed at a first speed and a second position change mode in which the position is changed at a second speed greater than the first speed.
The image control means includes
When the predetermined display condition is satisfied,
The gaming background image that moves the plurality of types of display positions according to the first position change mode is moved to the one reference display position according to the second position change mode and displayed on the image display means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Has lottery means for lottery related to games,
The specific image is
It is an image suggesting the lottery result of the lottery means,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The specific image is an image that adds a predetermined effect to the scene represented by the gaming background image displayed at the one reference display position.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 1-5,
The game table includes a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of reels;
A stop switch which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels;
Lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations determined in advance by lottery;
Determination means for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stoppage is a winning combination winning internally by the lottery means. A slot machine,
A plurality of the specific images are prepared with images indicating the internal winning of the winning combination,
The image control means performs control to display the specific image on the image display means before the operation of the stop switch becomes effective.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 1-5,
The game table includes a launching device that launches a ball into a predetermined game area;
A prize opening configured to enter a ball launched from the launching device;
A pachinko machine having a detecting means for detecting a ball that has entered the winning opening,
The image display means has a plurality of symbol display areas for variably displaying a predetermined symbol,
The image control means variably displays the symbol in the symbol display area, triggered by a game ball entering the winning opening,
The specific image is prepared in a plurality of types with images suggesting winning due to a game ball entering the winning opening,
The image control means performs control to display the specific image on the image display means before the variable display of the symbol is stopped.
A game stand characterized by that.