JP2015107353A - Game machine, and program for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that is characterized in display means.SOLUTION: The game machine includes the display means and display control means. The display control means is capable of displaying a background indication on the display means and displaying a specific indication at a front side of a partial indication in the background indication. The specific indication is configured to be slid between a position where the specific indication is displayed on the display means and a position where the specific indication is not displayed on the display means. The specific indication is configured to switch, after a lapse of a predetermined time from an indication including contents suggesting a plurality of game results (called "first indication" hereafter), to an indication including contents suggesting one game result (called "second indication" hereafter). A display start position of the specific indication is determined by any arbitrary display start timing based on player operation. If the display start position of the specific indication is the position where the specific indication is displayed on the display means, the specific indication is slid so as to display the second indication on the display means after a lapse of the predetermined time from the display of the first indication.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game machines that perform various effects on display means have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-35569 A

  However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in the display means.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide a game table having a feature in display means.

  The gaming table according to the present invention is a gaming table including display means and display control means for performing control to be displayed on the display means, and the display control means can display a background display on the display means. The specific display can be displayed on the front side of a part of the background display, and the specific display is between the position displayed on the display means and the position not displayed on the display means. Is displayed, and the specific display is one game result after a predetermined time has elapsed from a display including contents suggesting a plurality of game results (hereinafter referred to as “first display”). The display position is switched to a display including the content suggesting (hereinafter referred to as “second display”), and the display position of the second display has a relative positional relationship with the display position of the first display. The position of the specific display The start position is a position determined by an arbitrary display start timing based on the player's operation, and when the display start position of the specific display is a position displayed on the display means, the display of the first display After the predetermined time elapses, the specific display is slid so that the second display is displayed on the display means.

  The program according to the present invention is a program for a game machine that causes a computer of the game machine to execute a display control process for displaying an image on a display unit, and the program displays a background display on the display unit. Processing, processing for displaying a specific display on the front side of a part of the background display, with the position determined by an arbitrary display start timing based on a player operation as a display start position, and the specific display, A process of sliding and displaying between a position displayed on the display means and a position not displayed on the display means, and the specific display is a display including contents suggesting a plurality of game results (hereinafter referred to as “first” After the predetermined time has elapsed, one game result is suggested at a position where the relative positional relationship with the display position of the first display does not change. When the display is switched to the display including the content (hereinafter referred to as “second display”) and the display start position of the specific display is the position displayed on the display means, the first display A process of sliding the specific display so that the second display is displayed on the display means after the predetermined time has elapsed from the display of the display; It is a program.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can provide an excellent effect that it is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by display means.

It is an external appearance perspective view of the slot machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the slot machine of this embodiment. The circuit block diagram of the control part of the slot machine of this embodiment is shown. (A) The slot machine of the present 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 (operating combination) FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination, and an operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the basic control (main control part main process) of the game of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the (a) 1st sub control part main process of this embodiment. (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. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the (a) 2nd sub control part main process of this embodiment. (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 of the present invention is shown. 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 display data table and image data of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the specific image of 1st Embodiment. 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 flowchart which shows the flow of the specific image display process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific image of 1st Embodiment. It is a display example of the effect image of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of a display of the production image of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the production image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the specific image 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 figure which shows the other form of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other form of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other form of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other form of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other form of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other form of the game background image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the movement aspect of the game background image of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st specific image of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd specific image of 2nd Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image of 2nd Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the 2nd specific image of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 2nd specific image of 2nd Embodiment, (a) is an example of a display, (b) is a figure which shows the state of a display area. It is an example of a display of the 2nd specific image of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display timing of the specific image of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display timing of the specific image of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display timing of the specific image of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display timing of the specific image of 2nd Embodiment. It is an example of a display of the effect image of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the position of the specific image of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the position and display period of the specific image of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other form of the specific image of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other form of the production image of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other form of the production image of 2nd Embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view of the pachinko machine of the 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game area of the pachinko machine of a 3rd embodiment. An example of the effect image displayed on the decorative design display apparatus of 3rd Embodiment is shown. An example of the effect image displayed on the decorative design display apparatus of 3rd 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), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a 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 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 play is not won). 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 for the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB). Until the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) wins, the total number of medals to be acquired is almost the same as the total number of inserted medals, and is compared with the normal game. The gaming state may be beneficial to the player. 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 one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step 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 a 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 the like, 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>

  << First Embodiment >>

  With reference to FIGS. 9 to 29, an example of the display of the effect image by the effect image display device 157 will be described by taking 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, In the first embodiment, a case where one specific image 702 is displayed will be described as an example. Hereinafter, an image in which the game background image 700 and the specific image 702 are displayed in an overlapping manner may be referred to as an effect image.

  The second sub-control unit 500 displays the game background image 700 on the effect image display device 157 in the game background image display process. Furthermore, in the specific image display process, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the specific image 702 superimposed on the game background image 700 at an arbitrary display time according to the progress of the game.

  In the game background image display processing, when the game background image 700 larger than the display area is displayed on the effect image display device 157, an image of one part of the game background image 700 is displayed in the display area. All or a part of the image of the part is displayed in the display area by moving the display position of the game background image 700 in a predetermined movement manner.

  In the specific image display process, the specific image 702 is moved in a predetermined movement manner so that the relative positional relationship with the display position of the game background image 700 does not change, and is displayed in the display area. Hereinafter, this display example will be specifically described.

  First, FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of display by the effect image display device 157. 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 game background image 700 shown in FIG. 9B (a position where a female student with a table tennis racket is almost completely displayed and a part of the male student's racket is slightly displayed) Thus, the entire game background image 700 (an image in which a boy student and a girl student holding a table tennis racket face each other across the table tennis table) can be visually recognized while moving to a plurality of display positions. In this case, the display position of the game background image 700 is display coordinates.

  In this way, an image of one part of the game background image 700 is displayed in the display area, and all or part of the other part of the image of the game background image 700 moves the display position of the game background image 700 in a predetermined movement mode. Is displayed in the display area.

  Then, the specific image 702 is displayed when a predetermined display condition is satisfied during a part of the display period of the game background image 700. The specific image 702 is an image that is superimposed on the game background image 700 and displayed on the foreground, for example, and suggests a lottery result by the winning combination internal lottery process of step SA09, for example. The specific image 702 is, for example, a clown that shows a face out of a box-like equipment case in front of a male student, and is displayed when a small role “Bell” is elected internally, and represents a scene in which the clown appears It is a statue.

  In the game background image display process, the second sub control unit 500 of the present embodiment moves the game background image 700 according to a predetermined position change mode (for example, by moving the game background image 700 left and right part by part), The image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 157. That is, in a certain period, an image of one part of the game background image 700 is visible, but an image of the other part is not visible. Even in such a case, in the specific image display process, the second sub-control unit 500 is always visible to the player during the period in which at least one specific image 702 is displayed. The effect image display device 157 is controlled. In this way, the specific image 702 can always be visually recognized within a suitable period (within a predetermined period in which the internal winning is to be notified) regardless of the position of the game background image 700 (the image to be moved and displayed). Can be displayed.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a manner of changing the position of the game background image 700 displayed in the display area of the effect image display device 157.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the game background image 700 is displayed in the display area shown by the broken line of the effect image display device 157, for example, at a plurality of types of display positions from FIG. 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. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the positions in FIGS. 10A and 10E, that is, the center line C in the width direction of the display area and the center line in the width direction in the entire area of the game background image 700 match. The position where the game background image is displayed is set as a reference position for display (reference display position S). The game background image 700 is displayed so as to slide and move left and right (reciprocate horizontally) around the reference display position S. That is, from the reference display position S (FIG. 10 (a)), the leftmost end of the game background image 700 is displayed (FIG. 10 (c)), and the rightmost end is displayed (FIG. 10 (g)). Return to the position S (FIG. 10A). In the following description, this is one cycle. Further, the position at which the rightmost end is displayed is the rightmost end display position R, and the position at which the leftmost end is displayed is the leftmost end display position L.

  FIG. 11 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, a girl student and a boy 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 (image of one part) is visually recognized, the image outside the broken line area (image of the other part) becomes invisible. Since the position of the game background image 700 changes with time due to the position change mode of FIG. 10, the display contents of the image of one part and the image of the other part also change.

  FIG. 11A and FIG. 11E are examples of images that are displayed when they are at the same position (reference display position S). The entire image of the table tennis table and the racket portion of the female student are displayed in the display area. Except for the whole picture and the first to third rows (door numbers 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12) of the lockers in the back of the female and male students, the fourth row (door) No. 15 and 16) are partially invisible. Male students can only see the tip of the hat and the tip of the racket.

  For example, if the position of the upper left corner A of the display area of the effect image display device 157 shown in FIG. 11A is the coordinates (XA, YA) instructing the drawing of the game background image 700, the predetermined time As a result, the position is changed from the reference display position S to the direction (coordinates (XA1, YA)) in which the display coordinates (x coordinate: XA) of the gaming background image 700 increase, and the gaming background image 700 moves to the right. Then, the basin behind the female student becomes gradually visible from the display area. In this case, the y-axis direction is constant because there is no movement. At the leftmost display position L (FIG. 11 (c)) of the game background image 700, the female student can see the entire image including the racket, and the washbasin can also see the entire image, while the male student is completely Visible.

  Thereafter, the position is changed in the direction in which the display coordinate (XA) value of the game background image 700 decreases, the game background image 700 moves leftward, and returns to the reference display position S (FIG. 11 (e)) again. . Furthermore, the position is changed in the direction (coordinates (XA2, YA)) in which the display coordinate (XA) value of the game background image 700 decreases, and the female student's racket becomes gradually invisible, while the fourth row of lockers, The toolbox becomes gradually visible, and the fourth row of lockers and the box state are completely visible at the rightmost display position R (FIG. 11 (g)). Thereafter, the position is changed again in the direction in which the value of the display coordinates (XA) of the game background image 700 increases, and the display returns to the reference display position S (FIG. 11A).

  12 to 14 show examples of control data and image data stored in the ROM 506 or the like. In the image data storage area such as the ROM 506, still image image data constituting the game background image 700 and a plurality of (texture) movie image data constituting the specific image 702 are stored in advance. Further, the type of image data and control data corresponding to each image data are also stored in association with a plurality of types of effects.

  As control data, for example, still image data such as the game background image 700 is associated with control data such as a display size (for example, the number of pixels in the vertical and horizontal directions), a display position, a display period (for example, 5 seconds), and the like. In the movie image data, development data (for example, a development period, a development area, etc.), control data such as a display size, a display position, and a display period are further associated and stored.

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

  Movie image data is expressed in a compressed moving image data format such as MPEG or MJPEG (motion JPEG). Under the control of the CPU 504, the VDP 516 expands image data and expands the image data in the VRAM 518 as image frame data. Thereby, a movie moving image is reproduced.

  FIG. 12 is an example of position data, and is a background image display data table 720 of the game background image 700.

  Referring to FIG. 12 (a), the background image display data table 720 associates coordinate data numbers representing a plurality of display positions of the game background image 700 with actual display coordinates. . That is, the coordinate data number in the background image 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. 11A) 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 left, for example, decreases, and the display coordinates associated with the coordinate data number 100 Is the coordinates for displaying the leftmost edge (FIG. 11C) 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 right, for example, increases, and the coordinate associated with the coordinate data number 199 is displayed as a reference for the 199th frame. The coordinates are used to display the game background image 700 at the position S (FIG. 11E). The coordinate data numbers 200 to 396 are reversed, and the display coordinates associated with the coordinate data numbers 298 are the coordinates for displaying the rightmost end (FIG. 11 (g)) of the gaming background image 700 as the 298th frame.

  Here, a 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.

  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).

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of control data and image data of the specific image 702. FIG. 13A shows the background image display data table 720 shown in FIG. The right image shows a specific image display data table 722.

  Similarly to the background image display data table 720, the specific image display data table 722 also associates coordinate data numbers representing a plurality of display positions of the specific image 702 with actual display coordinates.

  Furthermore, the background image data table 720 and the specific image data table 722 are associated one-to-one with the same coordinate data number. Thereby, the display position of the specific image 702 changes corresponding to the display position of the coordinate data numbers 1 to 396 of the game background image 700 (depending on the display position).

  With reference to FIG. 13B, an example of texture movie image data when the specific image 702 of the present embodiment is a movie movie (texture movie) is shown.

  The texture movie image 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 included in the second sub-control unit 500 decodes the image data stored in the ROM 506 for each frame in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504, and develops the decoded frame in the work area of the VRAM 518.

  FIG. 13B shows the decoding order and the playback order (display order) of the frames. The upper part is the decoding order, and the specific image 702 from the time when the display of the specific image 702 is started as the display order is interrupted. The frame number to be displayed is shown. That is, the frame number f1 indicates that the specific image 702 is the first frame after the display of the specific image 702 is started. Further, the lower part shows coordinate data numbers (corresponding to the display coordinates of the specific image 702 displayed in the frame buffer in the VDP 516) of the specific image display data table as an example of the display position.

  For example, since the first I frame (I1) can be decoded without referring to other frames, it is first decoded and then reproduced (expanded) first. 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). Thereafter, in the same procedure, the VDP 516 reproduces (decompresses) the decoded frames in the order shown in the middle part of the figure while decoding the frames in the order shown in the upper part of the figure.

  Then, for example, the expanded frame f1 is displayed from the display position of the coordinate data number 188, the display position is sequentially changed for each frame such that the frame f2 is the coordinate data number 189, the frame f3 is the coordinate data number 190,. The specific image 702 is displayed.

  The lower display position is set in a storage area such as the RAM 508 in accordance with the current display position of the game background image 700, that is, in association with the table of FIG. That is, in FIG. 13B, when the current position of the game background image 700 is at the position of the coordinate data number 188 and the display position is sequentially moved over time, the frame f1 of the specific image 702 is The display is started from the position of the coordinate data number 188 of the specific image 702, and the display position is sequentially moved as time passes.

  The display position of the specific image 702 will be further described with reference to FIG. The coordinates of the specific image 702 in the right diagram of FIG. 13A are, for example, the coordinates (XB, YB) of the upper left corner B of the specific image 702 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining the range of movement of the specific image 702. The left diagram in FIG. 14B shows a part of the specific image display data table 722 in the right diagram in FIG. 13A, and the right diagram in FIG. 13B shows the drawing area of the RAM 508. It is a schematic diagram which shows the movement range of the specific image 702 drawn by D. FIG. An image drawn in the drawing area D (with display coordinates set so as to fit) may be displayed in the display area of the effect image display device 157, but outside the drawing area D (displayed so as to fit) The drawn image (with the coordinates set) is not displayed in the display area.

  For example, when the game background image 700 moves in one cycle as shown in FIG. 11, the specific image 702 is also from the coordinate data number 1 (reference display position S) to the coordinate data number 100 (leftmost display position l2). The position is changed in a direction (coordinates (XB1, YB)) in which the value of the display coordinates (x coordinate: XB) of the specific image 702 decreases. In this case as well, as in the game background image 700, there is no movement in the y-axis direction, which is a constant value. From the coordinate data number 101 to the coordinate data number 298 (rightmost end display position r2), the positions are changed in the direction (coordinates (XB2, YB)) in which the value of the display coordinates (x coordinate: XB) increases. Thereafter, from coordinate data number 299 to coordinate data number 396, the display coordinate (x coordinate: XB) value of the specific image 702 decreases.

  However, unlike the game background image 700, the specific image 702 is always displayed in the display area during a predetermined period when the display condition is satisfied (in the case of internal winning). That is, the coordinates of the specific image 702 are set so that the specific image 702 can be within the drawing area D even when the display coordinate XB moves in the movement range from the leftmost display position l2 to the rightmost display position r2. .

  <Game background image display processing and specific image display processing>

  The game background image display process and the specific image display process will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an outline from when the start lever 135 is operated until the suggestion of the internal winning combination is started, and FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the timing of processing by the slot machine 100. FIG. 15B is a schematic diagram of an image displayed on the effect image display device 157.

  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 slides and displays the game background image 700 ((1) in the figure) as the previous game in the display area of the effect image display device 157. 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 (FIG. (1)) as the previous game in a sliding manner. Alternatively, if the game background image 700 (FIG. (1)) as the previous game is different from the game background image 700 as the current game, the game background image 700 (as shown in FIG. 1)) is displayed. When the internal lottery is executed by the main control unit 300, the second sub-control unit 500 causes the specific image 702 to be displayed at a position corresponding to the position of the game background image 700 according to the result of the internal lottery. Display is performed ((2) in the figure).

  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 lottery of effects is performed by the effect control process (step SC09) of the first sub-control unit 400, and effects (for example, display of effect images) according to these results are started.

  In the display of the effect image (hereinafter also referred to as effect display), 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. Then, the effect image display device 157 is controlled so as to display the specific image 702 that suggests the internal winning result (the image that suggests the winning of the small role “bell”).

  Thereby, the specific image 702 is superimposed on the game background image 700 at a display position based on the display position of the game background image 700 (the overlap that displays the specific image 702 in front of the game background image 700. The specific image 702 includes a transparent image. If this is the case, the gaming background image 700 can be visually recognized via this transparent image. If the transparent image is not included in the specific image 702, the gaming background image 700 in the area where the specific image 702 is displayed is displayed. And the effect image ((2) in the figure) obtained by combining both images is displayed in the display area. Therefore, before the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective (before the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139), it is possible to add an effect that effectively draws the player's attention. At this time, the specific image 702 is also displayed while moving in accordance with the game background image 700 that is moved and displayed. Although part of the game background image 700 is not visible, in the present embodiment, the specific image 702 is always displayed in the display area during the display period and is visible to the player. Thereby, even when the game background image 700 moves, it is possible for the player to fully recognize the internal winning suggestion by the specific image 702.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the specific image display process executed in the effect control process SF09 of the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. In the specific image display process, the display mode is determined based on the current display frame.

  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, the display coordinates (start coordinates) of the specific image 702 corresponding to the current display coordinates of the game background image 700 are acquired. That is, the display coordinates of the corresponding specific image display data table 722 are acquired from the coordinate data number acquired in step SJ03 with reference to the background image display data table 720 in the left figure of FIG.

  In step SJ05, display setting of the specific image 702 is performed based on the acquired display coordinates. The display coordinates of the specific image 702 are instructed from the CPU 504 to the VDP 516 in step SI01 as information of image data constituting the specific image 702, and are superimposed on the game background image 700 when a predetermined display condition is satisfied (in synchronization). ) Displayed in the display area.

  For example, when the display position of the specific image 702 corresponding to the display position of the game background image 700 is a position corresponding to the coordinate data number 188, the first frame (frame f1) of the specific image 702 is reproduced from that position. (See FIG. 13B).

  Note that the coordinates (starting coordinates) at which the display of the specific image 702 is started in step SJ04 are acquired only once before the start, and then the next frame is sequentially reproduced based on the specific image display data table 722.

  In step SJ06, display setting of other images (for example, an image based on the previous game result (internal winning combination)) is performed.

  FIG. 17 to FIG. 20 show an example of display of the specific image 702 that moves together with the game background image 700.

  First, the specific image 702 will be described with reference to FIG. One specific image 702 is a moving image composed of a plurality of images with different modes displayed in the display area of the effect image display device 157 as shown in FIGS. When the display condition is satisfied (for example, when the small member “Bell” is elected inside), these are displayed one frame at a time, and the clown slowly rises up as shown in the figure, and a scene showing a face is represented. . The clown is painted yellow on the entire face, and a player who sees the face image of the clown assumes an internal winning of the small role “Bell”.

  Specifically, referring to FIG. 18A, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied during a period in which the game background image 700 (only) is displayed at a certain display position (the internal winning of the winning combination is found). The CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 draws the game background image 700 and the specific image 702 based on the coordinate information of each image in the image control process (step SF11) of the second sub-control unit main process. The VDP 516 is instructed to do so. Specifically, referring to FIG. 18B, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to draw the game background image 700 at a certain display position (for example, coordinate data number 1). The VDP 516 draws (generates) an image of the first frame of the game background image 700 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.

  Then, along with the drawing of the first frame of the game background image 700, the image of FIG. 17A constituting the specific image 702 is drawn at predetermined coordinates (for example, in the equipment case) based on the game background image 700. The VDP 516 is instructed as follows. 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 process of displaying the game background image 700 and the specific image 702 (see FIG. 17) in an overlapping manner is repeated, and the images of FIGS. 18C to 18D are sequentially displayed on the effect image display device 157.

  Thus, after the clown is lying down from the equipment case, the left half of the face is shown, and then the clown gradually rises and the entire face is displayed.

  As is clear from these figures, the game background image 700 is viewed from the player side as time elapses (FIG. 18 (a) → (b) → (c) → (d)). The images displayed near the left end (images behind the female student) can be viewed sequentially, and the images displayed near the right end (male student images) cannot be viewed sequentially. For example, a racket held by a female student that was not displayed in FIG. 18 (a) is partially displayed in FIG. 18 (d), and a part of the male student's face displayed in FIG. 18 (a) is In FIG. 18D, it is not displayed.

  The display position of the specific image 702 is shifted to the right as the game background image 700 moves. That is, the position of the fulcrum where the clown rises moves to the right as time passes (FIG. 18 (b) → FIG. (C) → FIG. (D)).

  FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing how the effect image is moved. This figure shows a case where the game background image 700 moves in the right direction with respect to the display area (dashed line area) of the effect image display device 157 as time elapses.

  In this case, in the game background image 700, an image near the left end is gradually displayed in the display area, while an image near the right end is gradually moved out of the display area. The specific image 702 is also displayed so as to gradually move the position in the display area to the right with time. However, the specific image 702 moves so that the moving range is always located within the display area. Thus, even when the game background image 700 is moved, the specific image 702 is always displayed within the display period.

  FIG. 20 is a display example of the effect image when displayed at the leftmost display position L of the game background image 700 and when displayed at the rightmost display position R.

  FIG. 20A shows a display example of the gaming background image 700 at the leftmost display position L. In this case, the male student is not visually recognized at the right edge of the display area, and the right half of the equipment case is not visible. It has become. On the other hand, the clown of the specific image 702 is displayed in the display area and is visible.

  FIG. 20B is a display example of the game background image 700 at the rightmost display position R. In this case, a part of the male student's face can be seen at the right end of the display area, and the equipment case The entire image can be visually recognized, and the clown of the specific image 702 is displayed slightly from the left of the center of the tool case, and can be visually recognized.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the game background image 700 is displayed in a moving manner, the specific image 702 can be displayed at an appropriate position (in the equipment case), and the display of the specific image 702 is also possible. The specific image 702 can be made visible in the display area at any time during the period.

  <Specific image>

  Next, the specific image 702 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, FIG. 21 shows an example of the specific image 702. A plurality of types of symbols (moving images) are prepared for the specific image 702 corresponding to the winning combination. For example, FIG. 21A is an image of a clown displayed when the small role “Bell” is won internally, and the entire face is colored yellow. FIG. 21B is an image of a clown that is displayed when either the small role “Watermelon” or the small role “Cherry” is won internally, and the face of the clown is larger than FIG. 21A. A green color is applied to the first portion 740 of the face and a red color is applied to the other second portion 750. Furthermore, FIG. 21 (c) is an image that is displayed when the winning combination (for example, big bonus (BB1, BB2), regular bonus (RB)) is won internally, and it is changed to a clown face. The letter is attached. In this way, it is possible to suggest internal winning for a plurality of winning combinations.

  Next, the specific image 702 of this embodiment will be further described with reference to FIGS. The specific image 702 is displayed during a part of the period during which the game background image 700 is displayed, moves with the movement of the game background image 700, and ends when the effect display ends. Further, as described above, the display position of the specific image 702 is determined corresponding to the display position of the game background image 700.

  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. Position), and the like, are images determined by the display position of the gaming background image 700 when the specific image 702 starts to be displayed. More specifically, the specific image 702 is an image determined by the presence of a boundary that divides a partial image included in the game background image 700 when the display state of the specific image 702 is started.

  Specifically, referring to FIG. 20, in the game background image 700, a box-like device case is drawn in front of the male student, but the device case is attached with a drawing line or an outline representing its outer shape. It is partitioned from other areas with the color as a boundary, and is visually recognized as a “tool case” by the player. The specific image 702 (here, a clown) is an image to which an effect of making a face appear from the device case is added, and the display position of the clown is determined by the display position of the device case. That is, the display start position, the display end position, or the display position change position of the clown is determined based on the display position of the currently displayed device case. That is, the “equipment” in this case is a partial image included in the game background image 700 described above. Then, the partial image is partitioned from other regions by the drawing line or the color attached thereto, that is, is recognized as a “tool case” by having a boundary with the other region. The display position of the specific image 702 is determined based on a boundary of “tool case” (for example, the front side of the opening portion of the tool case).

  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. 22 is a schematic diagram of the display area showing an example of the 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. 22A 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. 17 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. 22B 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. 22C 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.

In the lower part of FIG. 22C, a case where a boundary exists inside the drawing line representing the outer shape of the partial image 704 is shown.
FIG. 22D 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. 22E 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. 22F 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. 23 is an example showing images that are not included in the specific image 702 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23A, 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 is displayed. 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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 23B, 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.

  <Modification Example 1 of Production Image>

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining another form of the effect image of the first embodiment. When the specific image 702 is displayed (when the effect is executed), the display position of the game background image 700 may be a position different from the movement range of the normal game background image 700 (when the effect is not executed).

  The game background image 700 at the time other than the performance execution suggesting the internal winning is displayed so as to reciprocate to the left and right within the range shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, for example. In this case, the area α near the rightmost edge of the game background image 700 on the right outer side in the display area (broken line area) in FIG. 24B is not visually recognized by the player.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined winning combination is won internally, the display position of the game background image 700 is changed to a position where the rightmost end of the game background image 700 is visible as shown in FIG. 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. In other words, in this embodiment, the display position of the normal game background image 700 (other than when the internal winning suggestion is performed) does not include an image serving as a reference for displaying the specific image 702, and only when the internal winning suggestion is performed. After changing the display position of the game background image 700, the specific image 702 is displayed. In this example, since the game background image 700 is moved to one display position (one display coordinate), the display position of the specific image 702 is also one display position (one display coordinate). It is not necessary to execute the coordinate acquisition process as in step SJ04 in FIG. 16, and the processing load may be reduced.

  With such a configuration, the game background image 700 different from the normal game background image 700 is displayed in the internal winning, and the specific image 702 is displayed. Therefore, it is easy to attract the player's attention, and the effect It is possible to suggest internal winnings.

  <Modification 2 of game background image>

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating another form of changing the position 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. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following position changing mode is given as an example. It is done. If the position of the game background image 700 is not changed, the image displayed in a fixed manner is continuously viewed over a long period of time, so that the player feels bored, but the position of the game background image 700 is changed. As a result, the player may not feel bored even if he / she keeps watching for a long time.

  For example, FIG. 25A 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. 25B 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. 25C 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 3 of game background image>

FIG. 26 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. 26A, 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 position change aspect in this case, the following aspects are mentioned as an example.
FIG. 26 (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 are not changed, and the time passes (t1, t2, t3). Thus, each image moves at the same distance.

  FIG. 26 (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. 26 (b) and FIG. 26 (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 4 of game background image>

  In FIG. 27, the game background image 700 sequentially displays a plurality of images as the display position moves.

  That is, the game background image 700 is composed of, for example, an image 700A having a wide width and images 700B to 700D having a narrow width. The size of the image 700A is equivalent to the display area (broken line area). Then, the display position of the image 700A is moved to the right, and an image 700B having a width corresponding to the movement amount of the image 700A is displayed at the left end of the display area. Then, drawing is not performed for a portion outside the display area at the right end of the image 700A (FIGS. 27A and 27B).

  Subsequently, the display position of the image 700A is moved rightward, and an image 700C having a horizontal width corresponding to the movement amount of the image 700A is displayed at the left end of the display area. Then, the portion outside the display area at the right end of the image 700A is not drawn (FIG. 27C).

  Subsequently, the display position of the image 700A is moved rightward, and an image 700D having a horizontal width corresponding to the moving amount of the image 700A is displayed at the left end of the display area. Then, the portion outside the display area at the right end portion of the image 700A is not drawn (FIG. 27D). By doing in this way, the display which scrolls (or slides) a screen is attained.

  The size of the image 700A is equal to the size of the display area, and the images 700B to 700D to be sequentially added have a smaller width than the image 700A. As described above, when the game background image 700 larger than the display area is displayed, it is not necessary to generate the game background image 700 larger than the display area for each frame as shown in FIG. In this case, since the image outside the display area is not drawn, the image processing load for each frame may be reduced (the process relating to the image generation of the non-display area may not be performed).

  <Variation 5 of game background image>

  FIG. 28 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. 28A is a schematic diagram showing a game background image 700M configured by a movie moving image or a sprite moving image.

  The image data of the movie moving image is expressed in a compressed moving image data format such as MPEG or MJPEG (motion JPEG) and is stored in the ROM 506, for example, 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. 28B shows a case where the game background image 700M is composed of a first game background image 700MA of a sprite moving image and a second game 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 sprite moving image background image SB is changed according to a predetermined position change mode. In this case, the sprite images Sa, Sb, and Sc that are superimposed on the background image SB that moves to the left and right in the display area are represented as animations, and a movie movie is superimposed and displayed at a predetermined position in the display area. Composed. In FIG. 28B, 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 6 of game background image>

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating another modified example of the gaming background image 700M of the first embodiment. The gaming background image 700M may include an image generated in real time.

  FIG. 29A is a perspective view showing an example of a virtual space in a 3D moving image. 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. 29B) 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. In addition to the game background first game background image 700MA, a game background image 700MB (FIG. 29C) such as a movie movie or a sprite movie may be combined (FIG. 29D).

  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.

  << Second Embodiment >>

  With reference to FIGS. 30 to 46, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, two different types of specific images 702 (a first specific image 702A and a second specific image 702B) are displayed so as to overlap the game background image 700.

  That is, when a predetermined display start opportunity (for example, internal winning of a winning combination) is established, a predetermined process related to the display of the first specific image 702A, a predetermined process related to the display of the second specific image 702B, The first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B are moved in a predetermined movement manner so that the relative positional relationship with the display position of the game background image 700 does not change, and the first specific image 702A and the second specific image At least one of the images 702B is displayed in the display area.

  First, with reference to FIG. 30, the game background image 700 of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. The game background image 700 of the second embodiment has an overall image size larger than that of the game background image 700 of the first embodiment, and its moving display range is also large. For example, when compared with the gaming background image 700 shown in FIG. 11, the gaming background image 700 of FIG. 30 allows the whole image of the locker behind the male student and behind the male student to be visually recognized. Widely visible.

  Specifically, FIG. 30 (a) and FIG. 30 (e) are examples of images that are displayed when they are at the same position (reference display position S). The entire picture excluding the racket part and the first to third rows of lockers behind the female and male students (door numbers 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12) will be fully visible 4 The row (door numbers 15, 16) is not clearly visible, but exists as an area behind the male student. Male students can see the face facing sideways with their hats, and the tips of their right and left hands holding rackets.

  Since the manner of movement of the game background image 700 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted, and here, the range of movement (range that can be visually recognized) will be mainly described.

  When the display area (broken line area) moves to the left from the reference display position S as the predetermined time elapses, the basin placed on the floor behind the female student becomes gradually visible from the display area. At the leftmost display position L of the game background image 700 (FIG. 30 (c)), the female student can see the entire image including the racket, and also sees the basin and further behind it (the floor on the left side of the basin). On the other hand, male students are not visible except at the tip of the racket.

  Thereafter, the display area moves to the right and returns to the reference display position S (FIG. 30 (e)) again. Further, the display area moves to the right, and at the rightmost display position R (FIG. 30 (g)), the whole image of the male student and the floor surface behind it can be seen, while the female student Only the part becomes visible. Thereafter, the display area again moves to the left and returns to the reference display position S (FIG. 30A). In the second embodiment, the time required for displaying one period is about 12 seconds.

  <Specific image>

  With reference to FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the specific image of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. Similar to the first embodiment, the specific image 702 is displayed when a predetermined display condition is satisfied during a part of the display period of the game background image 700. Although the specific image 702 is superimposed on the game background image 700 and displayed on the foreground thereof, for example, the specific image 702 is an image suggesting the lottery result by the winning combination internal lottery process in step SA09, as in the first embodiment. The specific image 702 of the second embodiment includes a first specific image 702A and a second specific image 702B.

  <First specific image>

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating the first specific image 702A. The first specific image 702A is a moving image suggesting an internal winning of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a small role “Bell” or a replaying role “Replay”), and the clown gradually (from the box-shaped body) Represents a scene to appear. In this case, by making the color (for example, yellow) of the first portion 740 (for example, face) of the first specific image 702A different from the color (for example, light blue) of the second portion 750 (for example, eyes), This suggests that either the small role “Bell” or the replaying role “Replay” has been won internally.

  <Second specific image>

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating the second specific image 702B. Here, the second specific image 702B includes a plurality of predetermined winning combinations (for example, a small role “Bell”, a small role “Watermelon” or “Cherry”, and a big win (Big Bonus (BB) or Regular Bonus (RB)). A moving image (first moving image 712) suggesting an internal win, and the basin overlaid on the two-level basin (which is a part of the game background image 700) is gradually tilted. The display position of the second specific image 702B is included in the game background image 700, and is a partial image 704 that is different from the reference of the first specific image 702A. The upper basin, see FIG. 33 (a)).

  Furthermore, the second specific image 702B of the present embodiment is configured by a first moving image 712 and a second moving image 714. In the specific image display process, the second moving image 714 based on the lottery result of the second specific image 702B is displayed in the display area during at least a partial period in which the first moving image 712 is displayed in the display area. Specifically, the scene of the second moving image 714 is added to the second specific image 702B with the passage of time. That is, when the first moving image representing the scene in which the basin is inverted 180 degrees and falls on the floor surface is reproduced 712, the second moving image 714 representing the scene in which the water in the spills spills on the floor surface is reproduced. The spilled water represented by the second moving image 714 has a plurality of colors, and suggests internal winning of different winning combinations depending on the colors. Note that the first specific image 702A includes only the third moving image 716.

  Referring to FIG. 32, the figure on the left indicates a case where the internal winning of the small role “Bell” is suggested, and the figure in the figure indicates a case where the internal winning of either the small role “Watermelon” or “Cherry” is suggested. The figure on the right shows a big win. In each of the drawings (a) to (c), the same (common) first moving image 712 corresponds to the internal winning combination, and in the left figure of FIG. The color of the moving image 714) is displayed in yellow, the color of the spilled water (second moving image 714) is displayed in purple in the middle diagram of FIG. 4D, and the color in the right diagram of FIG. The color of the water (second moving image 714) is displayed in gold.

  Thus, in the second specific image 702B, when the basin begins to tilt (first moving image 712), any of a plurality of winning combinations (small role “Bell”, small role “Watermelon” or “Cherry”, big win) The internal winning is suggested, and the spilled water (second moving image 714) indicates which winning combination is won internally. When the water is purple, the internal winning combination is either the small role “Watermelon” or “Cherry”.

  FIG. 33 shows a display example of the effect image of the second embodiment. The game background image 700 is slide-displayed to the left and right as in the first embodiment. FIG. 33A shows a case where the image is displayed at the leftmost display position L (FIG. 30C), and FIG. 33B shows a display displayed at the rightmost display position R (FIG. 30G). Is the case.

  Referring to FIG. 33 (a), the first specific image 702 is displayed, for example, in the back of a male student, and is stored in the equipment case when the small role “Bell” or the replaying role “Replay” is won internally. The moving image (third moving image 716) is a scene in which a clown appears. On the other hand, the second specific image 702B is displayed in the back of the female student and is displayed when the small role “Bell” is won internally, and the stacked top basin falls and water spills out. It is a moving image (a first moving image 712 and a second moving image 714). Note that the washbasins stacked in two stages are all part of the game background image 700 (partial image 704) (see FIG. 30C), and the first moving image 712 is stacked on the uppermost stage. One basin represents a scene in which it falls, and the second moving image 714 represents a scene in which water spills (FIG. 32).

  In the leftmost display position L shown in FIG. 33 (a), the first specific image 702A (clown) is displayed at the right end of the display area, and the second specific image 702B (inverted water) is displayed on the left side of the display area. Spilled basin) is displayed.

  On the other hand, at the rightmost display position R shown in FIG. 33 (b), the male student is displayed on the right side of the display area, the first specific image 702A is displayed at the back of the display area, and the girl is displayed at the left end of the display area. Only a part of the students is displayed, and the second specific image 702B is not displayed in the display area.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, a plurality of types of specific images 702 (the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B) are displayed together with the game background image 700 and can be visually recognized by the player. At least one specific image 702 (here, the first specific image 702A) is always displayed in the display area. That is, no matter where the game background image 700 is displayed, it is always (continuously) displayed during the display period of the first specific image 702A (internal winning suggestion period). On the other hand, even if the second specific image 702B is visible in the display period (suggesting period of internal winning) depending on the display position of the game background image 700 (FIG. 5A), it is not visible. There is a case ((b) in the figure).

  Since the display control of the first specific image 702A (clown image) is the same as that of the specific image 702 (clown) of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted here, and the second specific image is mainly described below. The display control of 702B (basin) will be described.

  FIG. 34 shows a display example of the effect image in which the second specific image 702B is displayed in the foreground of the game background image 700. Note that the gaming background image 700 of the second embodiment is also slid to the left and right as in the first embodiment, but in this figure, the gaming background image 700 is shown to show how the second specific image 702B changes. The image 700 is stopped and displayed.

  As a result of the internal lottery, if one of the small roles “Bell”, small role “Watermelon” or “Cherry”, or big winning combination is won, the basins are stacked in two stages (partial image 704 of the game background image 700). Is displayed as a second specific image 702B (first moving image 712) (FIG. 34 (a)). As time passes, the top basin begins to shake and tilt (Fig. (B)), the tilt increases (Fig. (C)), and turns over and water spills onto the floor (second moving image 714). (D)), the color suggests which of the above is the internal winning.

  Here, for convenience of explanation, the game background image 700 is stopped and displayed. However, actually, the game background image 700 is moved, and in this case, even if it is the period during which the second specific image 702B is to be displayed, it is displayed. It is not always visible in the area (see FIG. 33B).

  In the present embodiment, the second specific image 702B is moved and displayed together with the moving display of the game background image 700, but depending on the speed of the moving display, it may be insufficient as an indication of internal winning. Specifically, as a result of both the game background image 700 and the second specific image 702 being moved and displayed, as shown by the broken-line arrows in each diagram of FIG. 34, the left end of the display area (the most of the game background image 700). When the left end display position L) moves to the right, it is possible to visually recognize how the uppermost basin (first moving image 712) tilts and falls, but spilled water (second moving image) 714) is not visible ((d) in the figure). Although it is expected that any winning combination will be won, it is not known which winning combination, and the player's subsequent operation (stop button operation) will be beneficial to the player. Will be difficult.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game background image 700 and the second specific image are secured with sufficient time for the player to recognize the color of the spilled water (second moving image 714) (to receive the suggestion of winning combination). 702B is moved and displayed.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a change in the display mode of the second specific image 702B and a visible region. Referring to FIG. 35 (a), as an example, the washbasin (first moving image 712) starts to collapse from the initial position in the uppermost stage to the right side when viewed from the player side, and in an upside down state (final position). The spilled water (second moving image 714) is displayed on the right side of the initial position. The time required for display from the initial position to the final position is about 0.2 seconds.

  That is, when the leftmost end display position L indicated by the broken line arrow in FIG. 34 moves to the right from the rightmost end R1 position of the first moving image 712 at the initial position, the gaming background image 700 is faster than about 0.2 seconds. May move, the washbasin (first moving image 712) can be visually recognized, and the spilled water color (second moving image 714) cannot be visually recognized. On the other hand, if the color of the spilled water is visible even in a part of it, the internal winning can be suggested. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming background image 700 moves a distance X from the rightmost end R1 position of the initial position of the first moving image 712 to the rightmost end R2 of the second moving image 714 in which the color of water is known, The movement time is set to about 0.2 seconds or more, and the second specific image 702B is moved and displayed in accordance with the game background image 700. Thereby, although the state in which the basin falls (for example, the state of the basin indicated by a broken line) becomes visible, it is possible to avoid a situation in which spilled water becomes invisible.

  FIG. 35 (b) is a schematic diagram showing the movement of the boundary between the game background image 700 and the second specific image 702B displayed in the display area and the two images that are not displayed, and the boundary is the game background in the display area. This is the leftmost display position L of the image 700, indicating that the area on the right side of the boundary is displayed and the area on the left side is not displayed.

  In the left diagram of FIG. 35 (b), the boundary is moved to the left side (the game background image 700 is moved to the right), so that the non-displayed region moves to the left side (from FIG. 30 (b)). In this state, when the second specific image 702 is displayed on the non-display side in the very vicinity of the boundary, the region displayed with the passage of time ( When the (boundary) moves to the left, the rightmost end R2 in which the color of water spilled before the rightmost end R1 of the basin image moves to a region where the image is displayed, so that the image at the initial position of the second specific image 702B ( The first moving image 712) may not be displayed, but the image at the final position and the color of the spilled water (second moving image 714) will be displayed with the passage of time, that is, in this case. , The situation that internal winning is not suggested It does not occur.

  On the other hand, in the right diagram of FIG. 35 (b), the boundary moves to the right (the game background image 700 moves to the left), so that the non-displayed area moves to the right (FIG. 30). The state which moves to (d) from the figure from (c) is shown.

  In such a state, when the rightmost end R1 of the initial position of the basin image is positioned on the displayed side very close to the boundary, that is, from the leftmost end display position L of the game background image 700. When the rightmost position R1 of the initial position of the first moving image 712 of the second specific image 702B is displayed slightly on the right side, the boundary (display position of the game background image 700) is moved to the right. If the speed of the second specific image 702B moving the distance X from the rightmost end R1 of the initial position of the basin image to the position of the rightmost end R2 where the color of the spilled water is known is slow, the color of the spilled water is not visible. There is a possibility. Accordingly, the game background image 700 in this case is controlled by the second sub-control unit 500 to move this distance X in 0.2 seconds or longer (here, 0.3 seconds). Therefore, the second specific image 702B includes a first moving image 712 (wash basin) that does not include a moving image that suggests a game result, and a second moving image 714 (water) that includes a moving image that suggests a game result. , And the second moving image 714 (water) is displayed after the first moving image 712 (wash basin) is displayed, and the first moving image 712 ( It is configured to take a predetermined time (0.2 seconds) until the second moving image 714 (water) is displayed after the display of the basin), and further, the first moving image 712 ( The display position of the basin) and the display position of the second moving image 714 (water) are opposite to the moving direction (left direction, “first direction”) of the gaming background image 700 (right Direction) (referred to as “second direction”). At least in the direction (left direction, “first direction”), and further, the second direction side end of the first moving image 712 (wash basin) and the second moving image When the distance between the first direction side end of 714 (water) is the first distance (distance X), the first distance (distance X) is set in the first direction for a predetermined time (example) : 0.2 seconds), and is configured to move in a longer time (eg, 0.3 seconds).

  FIG. 36 is a display example showing how the second specific image 702B is displayed on the moving game background image 700.

  FIG. 36A shows an example of the display of the state shown in the left diagram of FIG. In this case, the game background image 700 is one in which the rear of the female student is almost invisible, and the second specific image 702B and the underlying basin image are not displayed.

  FIG. 36B shows a state in which the game background image 700 is displayed at the leftmost display position L. In this case, a two-stage basin and a basin of the second specific image 702B ( A first moving image 712) and spilled water (second moving image 714) are displayed. In the present embodiment, the display is moved from the state shown in FIG. 36A to the state shown in FIG.

  FIG. 36C shows an example of the display of the state in the left diagram of FIG. 35B, and the gaming background image 700 immediately after the second specific image 702 (basin and spilled water) is seen is the leftmost display position L. The state which goes to rightmost end display position R from is shown. In the present embodiment, the display is moved from the state shown in FIG. 36B to the state shown in FIG.

Thus, since the display area of the game background image 700 moves to the left and right, the period during which the second specific image 702 (basin and spilled water) is displayed in the display area is only about 4 seconds at the maximum.
Therefore, depending on the timing of the player's operation, it takes about 4 seconds until it moves from (a) to (b) and from (b) to (c). The player can see the color of the spilled water.

  Even if the initial state of the first moving image 712 (the image that begins to tilt) is not displayed depending on the timing of the player's operation, the rightmost end R2 that shows the color of spilled water over time is the basin Since it is located in the area displayed before the rightmost end R1 of the initial position of the image, the spilled water becomes visible (even if it is not visible at the moment when the basin is tilted).

  Although illustration is omitted, even when the second specific image 702B starts to be displayed at the display position of the gaming background image 700 shown in FIG. 36B (corresponding to the positional relationship shown in the left diagram of FIG. 35B). 36) From FIG. 36 (b) to the state shown in FIG. 36 (c), the display is moved over about 2 seconds. Therefore, while the boundary moves to the right, the basin starts to tilt, and the water in the water is turned upside down. The scene until the spill is displayed, and the internal winning combination can be recognized by the color of the spilled water.

  Thus, the display period of the second specific image 702B (basin and spilled water) is about 4 seconds in the display period (about 12 seconds) of the game background image 700. On the other hand, the first specific image 702A is always displayed in the display area while moving its display position during the display period of one cycle of the game background image 700, as in the first embodiment.

  With reference to FIG. 37, the display period of the 1st specific image 702A and the 2nd specific image 702B in 2nd Embodiment and the timing of alert | report of internal winning are demonstrated.

  When receiving the result of the internal winning and the effect lottery transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B together with the effect image, that is, the game background image 700. Then, the effect image display device 157 is controlled.

  Here, the start timing of the display control of the first moving image 712 of the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B by the second sub-control unit 500 is the same. Here, the U-shaped broken line indicates the notification period of the internal winning of the winning combination by each specific image.

  The second specific image 702A is informed that one of the plurality of internal winning combinations has been won at the display start time (when the first moving image 712 is reproduced), but until the water spills (second moving image) Until the image 714 is reproduced), it is unclear which role was won internally, and the spilled water notifies the internal winning combination. As described above, when the state in which the washbasin falls (first moving image 712) is displayed in the display area, it can be visually recognized, and spilled water (second moving image 714) cannot be visually recognized. The travel time is controlled so that it does not happen.

  On the other hand, the first specific image 702A can notify the internal winning at the display start time (the playback time of the third moving image 716). That is, if even a part of the clown is displayed, an internal winning notification is given.

  In other words, in this case, the start time of the internal winning of the winning combination (small role “Bell”) by the second specific image 702B is the start point of the winning combination (small role “Bell” or replaying role “Replay” by the first specific image 702A. ) Is later than the start of notification of internal winning. Further, the first specific image 702A is always displayed while the effect image is displayed, but the second specific image 702B is only about 4 seconds in which the period of the display of the game background image 700 is shorter than about 12 seconds. In addition, although there is no time to be displayed, the internal winning notification is made only for a specific time in about 4 seconds. As described above, the display period of the second specific image 702B can be visually recognized by the player, but the degree of attention to the second specific image 702B can be increased by setting the display period to a certain limited time.

  In this case, the internal winning notification timing by the second specific image 702B is an example later than the internal winning notification timing by the first specific image 702A, but the internal timing by the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B The timing of notification of winning can be varied.

  <Modified example 1 of suggestion of internal winning>

  FIG. 38 is an example of a case where the internal winning notification timing by the second specific image 702B is earlier than the internal winning notification timing by the first specific image 702A.

  In this case, when receiving the result of the internal winning and the effect lottery transmitted from the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500 first reproduces the first moving image 712 of the second specific image 702B ( Display), for example, after the second moving image 714 is reproduced, the first specific image 702A (third moving image 716) is reproduced. When the game background image 700 displays the vicinity of the left end, the first moving image 712 (how the wash basin falls) (although the display of the first specific image 702A that is visible at that position has not started) ) Is displayed, and the second moving image 714 (a state in which water spills) can be visually recognized.

  By displaying the first moving image 712 of the second specific image 702B before the first specific image 702A (third moving image 716) that is always displayed, the degree of attention of the second specific image 702B can be increased. . By continuously displaying the second moving image 714, it is possible to reduce the possibility of missing the notification of the internal winning combination. For example, a player who wants to proceed slowly, pays attention to the position where the first specific image 702A (clown image) is displayed, recognizes the internal winning combination, and does not miss the internal winning combination. The player who wants to proceed with the operation more quickly looks at the position where the second specific image 702B (the image of the basin) is displayed, recognizes the internal winning combination, Operations can be performed so as not to miss the winning combination. Since the internal winning combination may be recognized earlier than when the first specific image 702A (clown image) is watched, the possibility of losing the internal winning combination is reduced even if it is desired to proceed faster. May be possible.

  <Modified example 2 of suggestion of internal winning>

  FIG. 39 shows an example in which the internal winning notification period for the second specific image 702B is shorter than the internal winning notification period for the first specific image 702A.

  When receiving the result of the internal winning and the effect lottery transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500 starts displaying the first moving image 712, and the second moving image 714 becomes visible. After that, for example, the display is controlled to end in about 0.5 seconds. On the other hand, the first specific image 702A (third moving image 716) is controlled to end its display in about one second after the second moving image 714 becomes visible. In this figure, for the sake of simplification, the state where the clown has risen as the first specific image is shown. However, the display image of the clown display is an image in a horizontal state, and the same applies to the following figures. This modification shows that the playback time of the second moving image 714 and the playback time of the third moving image 716 are simultaneous.

  The display period of the second specific image 702B is a short period (about 0.5 seconds), and the display period of the first specific image 702A is limited to a time longer than the display period of the second specific image 702B (about 1 second). Thus, the rarity value of being able to see the second specific image 702B is increased, and the rarity value of being able to see the second specific image 702B is further increased, so that the second specific image 702B tends to be watched. However, when the internal winning combination cannot be grasped even if the second specific image 702B is watched (because the display period of the second specific image 702B is a short period), the first specific image 702A is confirmed for confirmation. You can grasp the internal winning combination. In addition, since the display period of the first specific image 702A is also limited, when the internal winning combination cannot be grasped even if the user is gazing at the second specific image 702B, the first specific image 702A is gazed at once. As a result, the interest of viewing the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B is improved.

  <Modified example 3 of suggestion of internal winning>

  FIG. 40 is an example in which the internal winning notification period by the second specific image 702B is shorter than the internal winning notification period by the first specific image 702A.

  When receiving the result of the internal winning and the effect lottery transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500 starts displaying the first moving image 712, and the second moving image 714 becomes visible. After that, for example, the display is controlled to end in about 1 second. On the other hand, the display of the third moving image 716 is finished in about 0.5 seconds after becoming visible. The playback time of the second moving image 714 and the playback time of the third moving image 716 are the same.

  The display period of the second specific image 702B is a short period (about 1 second), and the display period of the first specific image 702A is limited to a time shorter than the display period of the second specific image 702B (about 0.5 seconds). did. In this example, the display period of the second specific image 702B is about 4 seconds out of the display period (about 12 seconds) of the game background image 700. Therefore, the internal winning is performed during the period in which the second specific image 702B is not displayed. When the role notification is executed, the first specific image 702A is only seen for about 0.5 seconds, and the first specific image 702A may be overlooked in this short period, but the second specific image 702B is not displayed. When the notification of the internal winning combination is executed during the displayed period, since the second specific image 702B can be seen for about 1 second, the notification of the internal winning combination can be extended for a long period. Therefore, the period in which the second specific image 702B is displayed and the notification time of the internal winning combination are the same, or attention is paid to this point. The interest of information is improved.

  <Modified example 4 of suggestion of internal winning>

  With reference to FIGS. 41 to 43, another form of display of the specific image 702 will be described. In the above example of the second embodiment, the example in which the first specific image 702A is always displayed and the second specific image 702B is displayed in the partial period has been described, but as a modification, the first specific image is displayed. Although there is a period during which both 702A and the second specific image 702B are not visible, either one of them may always be displayed in the display area.

  FIG. 41 shows a case where the game background image 700 is displayed at the leftmost display position L (FIG. 41A) and a case where it is displayed at the rightmost display position R (FIG. 41B).

  In this case, at the leftmost display position L, the first specific image 702A is not displayed, but the second specific image 702B is displayed. In the rightmost display position R, the second specific image 702B is not displayed, but the first specific image 702A is displayed. In the period of moving between these, either one of the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B is always displayed, or both are displayed.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram schematically showing display conditions of the fourth modification. As shown in FIG. 41, it is necessary to appropriately select the display positions (the distance between both) of the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B in order to make at least one of them always displayed in the display area. There is.

  In FIG. 42, the circles of the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B indicate the display start positions, and the white arrows indicate the distances that the specific images 702 move as the game background image 700 moves. Is shown. Fig.42 (a) is a case where both positions are arrange | positioned nearest, FIG.42 (b) is a case where both positions are arrange | positioned furthest.

  42 (a) and 42 (b), the upper row shows the display state at the reference display position S, and the lower row in the figure shows the rightmost display position R (left figure) and the leftmost display position L (right). The figure shows the display until it reaches ().

  Referring to the upper part of FIG. 42A, the entire image of both the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B is displayed in the display area (within the rectangular broken line). As the display area moves, either the first specific image 702A or the second specific image 702B is displayed in the display area as shown in the lower part of FIG. When the distance between the two is shorter than this, when the display area is moved as shown in the lower part of the figure, there is a possibility that no specific image 702 is displayed in the display area. On the lower left of the figure, the first specific image 702A does not move outside the rectangular broken line, and on the lower right of the figure, the second specific image 702B does not move outside the rectangular broken line. Accordingly, when the entire images of the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B are displayed at both ends of the display area at the reference display position S, the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B are displayed in the display area. In any case, when the whole image is displayed, the distance between the two is arranged at a distance of d1 or less. When the distance exceeds the disposition distance d1, the entire image of both the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B cannot be displayed in the display area (if one displays the entire image, the other Are always partially displayed).

  On the other hand, the upper part of FIG. 42B shows a state of display at the reference display position S, and the second specific image 702B is displayed in the display area (although part of the first specific image 702A is not displayed). A part is displayed. As the display area moves, either the first specific image 702A or the second specific image 702B is displayed in the display area as shown in the lower part of FIG. When the distance between the two is longer than this, when the display area is moved as shown in the lower part of FIG. Therefore, when both of the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B are displayed at both ends of the display area at the reference display position S, they are arranged at a distance less than the inter-placement distance d2. The When the distance is greater than or equal to the inter-placement distance d2, a part of the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B cannot be displayed in the display area. That is, in the case of the modification 5, in order to display a part of either the first specific image 702A or the second specific image 702B in the display area, the display area in the moving direction of the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B. In this case, the distance d2 between the leading end portion in the moving direction of the first specific image 702A and the trailing end portion in the moving direction of the second specific image 702B needs to be less than the distance d3. In addition, the distance DD obtained by adding the width in the moving direction of the first specific image 702A, the width in the moving direction of the first specific image 702A, and the distance between the arrangements d1 needs to be a distance exceeding the distance d3. There is.

  In order to display a part or all of either the first specific image 702A or the second specific image 702B in the display area, the tip of the moving direction of the first specific image 702A and the movement of the second specific image 702B are displayed. The distance d2 between the rear end portion in the direction may be less than the distance d3.

  The second specific image 702B is not sufficient that at least the first moving image 712 is visible, and the second moving image 714 (spilled water) needs to be displayed at least in the display area. FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the display period of the first specific image 701 and the second specific image 702B and the timing of notification of the internal winning. FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a display of (FIG.42 (a)), and FIG.43 (b) is a figure for demonstrating the timing of the internal winning alert | report by the specific image 702. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 43A, when the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B are arranged at the minimum arrangement distance d1, any one of the specific images 702 even when the display area moves to the left or right. Becomes visible. However, at this time, a period in which the first specific image 702A (third moving image 716) and the second moving image 714 of the second specific image 702B are both displayed in the display area is required.

  Referring to FIG. 43 (b), when the result of the internal winning and the effect lottery transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 is received, the second sub-control unit 500 performs the first identification as shown by hatching. Display of the first moving image 712 of the image 702A and the second specific image 702B is started. The first specific image 702A (third moving image 716) is notified of the internal winning combination simultaneously with the start of display as indicated by a rectangular broken line. On the other hand, in the second specific image 702B, as indicated by a U-shaped broken line, after the first moving image 712 is reproduced, the second moving image 714 is reproduced to notify the internal winning. In this way, by providing an overlapping period between the both internal winning notification periods, it is possible to avoid the possibility that a state in which no notification is performed in the display area will occur.

  <Modification Example 1 of Production Image>

  FIG. 44 is a schematic diagram of a display area showing another form of effect image (game background image 700 and specific image 702). Here, a case where one type of specific image 702 is displayed in two places is shown as an example. In the following description, the specific image 702 is displayed as the game background image 700 is moved.

  In FIG. 44 (a), two specific images 702 (702a, 702b) are arranged in front of the game background image 700 (foreground), but this specific image 702 is one (same image data). When the VDP 516 generates a display image in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504, control is performed so that the same size is displayed at different positions on the effect image display device 157.

  For example, when a plurality of the same images are displayed, such as a gate pillar, an increase in the capacity of image data stored in the ROM 506 can be prevented in this way.

  In FIG. 44 (b), two specific images 702 (702a, 702b) are arranged on the front surface (foreground) of the game background image 700, but this specific image 702 is one (same image data). When the VDP 516 generates a display image according to an instruction from the CPU 504, control is performed to display the display image at different positions on the effect image display device 157 in different sizes.

  By doing so, it is possible to enhance the display while preventing an increase in the capacity of the image data stored in the ROM 506. It can also express perspective and stereoscopic effect.

  <Modified example 2 of effect image>

FIG. 45 is a schematic diagram of an effect image and a display area showing another form of display of the effect image.
In this modified example, when there is a state where the specific image 702 is displayed (when the effect display is being executed) and a state where the specific image 702 is not displayed (other than when the effect display is being executed), the movement amount of the game background image 700 is different in each state It is something to make.

  FIG. 45A shows a state where the specific image 702 is not displayed, and the game background image 700 is displayed with its position changed with a large amount of movement. In this case, for example, when the position where the specific image 702 is displayed is assumed to be the position of the broken-line circle, display at a position where the specific image 702 is outside the display area is also included. That is, the large movement amount (movement range) in this case is an amount (movement range) of movement from a position where the display scheduled area of the specific image 702 is included to a position where the display scheduled area is not included.

  FIG. 45 (b) shows a state in which the specific image 702 is displayed. In this state (when the effect display is executed), the game background image 700 has a movement amount smaller than the large movement amount in FIG. 45 (a). The position is changed with. That is, as shown in FIG. 45B, the amount of movement is such that the specific image 702 can always be displayed in the display area.

  Thus, by reducing the movement amount of the game background image 700 during the effect display, the specific image 702 can be easily seen and the notification of the internal winning can be easily understood. Further, in a state where the specific image 702 is not displayed, there is no restriction on displaying the display scheduled area of the specific image 702, and the degree of freedom of movement can be set high.

  <Modified Example 3 of Production Image>

FIG. 46 is a schematic diagram of an effect image and a display area showing another form of display of the effect image.
In this modification, the effect image is composed of a plurality of game background images 700 (700A, 700B) and a plurality of specific images 702 (702c, 702d). The game background images 700A and 700B are images that display different backgrounds (scenes). The specific images 702c and 702d may be the same as the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B of the second embodiment. (Suggested image). Furthermore, the same image data may be displayed in two places as in Modification 1 of FIG.

  FIG. 46A corresponds to the case where the specific image 702c is displayed and the game background image 702A corresponding to the specific image 702c is moved to the left and right, and the specific image 702d is displayed. A case where the game background image 702B is switched and displayed to the left and right is shown. In this case, the specific images 702c and 702d have a period outside the display area.

  FIG. 46B shows a case where the game background images 700A and 700B are switched and displayed, and at least one specific image 702c or 702d is always displayed in the display area.

  For example, the state in the upper left part of the figure is a state in which the specific image 702c is displayed. In this case, the corresponding game background image 700 is moved and displayed. When the game background image 700A displayed in the display area is moved to the left from the rightmost display position R (the middle left in the figure), the specific image 702c is also moved and displayed along with this, but the movement of the game background image 700A is further moved to the left. As the process proceeds, the specific image 702c becomes invisible in the display area. In this case, the game background image 702B is switched to the specific image 702d corresponding to the game background image 702B as shown in the lower left of FIG. The game background image 702B is displayed from a predetermined position (for example, the leftmost display position L), and the game background image 702B displayed in the display area is moved to the right. When the technique background image 700B is moved in the right direction from the leftmost display position L (upper right in the figure), the specific image 702d is also moved and displayed along with this, but when the movement of the game background image 700B further proceeds in the right direction, the specific image is displayed. 702d is not visible in the display area. In this case, the game background image 702A is switched as shown in the lower right part of the figure, and the specific image 702c corresponding to this is displayed.

  When the game background images 700A and 700B are switched, the game background image 702B is switched to the game background image 702B during the period in which the specific image 702c is visible (the specific image 702d is displayed based on a partial image of the game background image 702B). During the period when the specific image 702d is visible, the game background image 702A is switched (the specific image 702c is displayed based on a partial image of the game background image 702A).

  As described above, in the first and second embodiments, the case where the specific image 702 is displayed on the front surface (foreground) of the game background image 700 in the case of an effect suggesting an internal winning combination has been described as an example. For example, the specific image 702 may be displayed on the rear surface (behind) of the partially transparent background image.

  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.

  Further, the first moving image 712 and the second moving image 702 are converted into one specific image 702 of the first embodiment, like the second specific image of the second embodiment (moving image in which the basin falls and spills water). The second moving image 714 based on the lottery result of the specific image 702 is displayed in the display area during at least a part period in which the first moving image 712 is displayed in the display area by the specific image display process. It is good also as what to do.

  As described above, the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment has an image display means (for example, the effect image display device 157) and a game background image (for example, a game background image) on the image display means. 700, etc.) and a specific image (for example, specific image 702) superimposed on the game background image at an arbitrary display time according to the progress of the game. And the like, for example, a specific image display means (for example, specific image display processing), wherein the game background image display means is larger than the display area of the image display means. When displaying the gaming background image, an image of one part of the gaming background image is displayed in the display area, and all or a part of the other part of the gaming background image is displayed in front. The display position of the game background image is displayed in the display area by moving according to a predetermined movement mode, and the specific image display means is configured to display the predetermined position so that a relative positional relationship with the display position of the game background image does not change. The game machine is characterized in that the specific image is moved according to a movement mode and displayed in the display area.

  According to the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, even when the game background image 700 is displayed while moving, the specific image 702 allows the player to visually recognize the internal lottery result display during an appropriate period. In some cases, it is possible to provide a gaming table that can be displayed on the screen.

  Also, image display means (effect image display device 157), game background image display means (for example, game background image display processing) for displaying a game background image (for example, game background image 700) on the image display means, Specific image display means (for example, specific image display processing) for displaying a specific image (for example, the specific image 702) superimposed on the game background image at an arbitrary display time according to the progress of the game. A game machine, wherein the specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a first specific image 702A) and a second specific image (for example, a second specific image 702B) having the same meaning. When the game background image display means displays the game background image larger than the display area of the image display means on the image display means, an image of a part of the game background image is displayed in the display area. Displaying all or part of the image of the other part of the game background image in the display area by moving the display position of the game background image in a predetermined movement manner, and the specific image display means When a predetermined display start opportunity (for example, internal winning of the winning combination) is established, a predetermined process related to the display of the first specific image (for example, the display process of the first specific image 702A), the first Predetermined processing related to the display of the second specific image (for example, display processing of the second specific image 702B) is started, and the predetermined movement is performed so that the relative positional relationship with the display position of the gaming background image does not change. The first specific image and the second specific image may be moved according to an aspect, and at least one of the first specific image and the second specific image may be displayed in the display area.

  With such a configuration, even if the game background image 700 is moved and displayed, the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B display a plurality of internal lottery results in appropriate periods, respectively. In some cases, it is possible to provide a game stand that can be displayed so as to be visible to the player.

  The specific image (for example, the specific image 702) includes a first moving image (for example, the first moving image 712) and a second moving image (for example, the second moving image 714), and the second moving image (for example, the second moving image 714). The moving image is a moving image that suggests a game result, and the specific image display means (for example, the specific image display process) is configured to display the first moving image in at least a part of the display area. A second moving image (for example, the second moving image 714) based on the lottery result of the specific image may be displayed in the display area.

  With such a configuration, at the start of display of the specific image 702, it is notified that a plurality of winning combinations have been internally won, but it is not immediately known which winning combination, and the second moving image 714 is reproduced. By doing so, it may be possible to make a configuration in which which winning combination is notified. Thereby, there may be an effect that increases the player's expectation until the second moving image 714 is reproduced.

  In addition, the first specific image (for example, the first specific image 702A) is a moving image that suggests a game result, and the second specific image (for example, the second specific image 702B) is the first moving image. An image (first moving image 712) and a second moving image (second moving image 714), and the second moving image is an image suggesting a game result, and the specific image display means (specific image) The display process) displays a second moving image based on the lottery result of the second specific image in the display area at least during a period in which the first moving image is displayed in the display area, At least one of the first specific image and the second moving image may be displayed in the display area.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to display a plurality of internal lottery results in an appropriate period so as to be visible to the player, and the second specific image 702B (first moving image 712). At the start of the display, it is notified that a plurality of winning combinations have been won internally, but immediately it is not known which winning combination, and by winning the second moving image 714, which winning combination has been May be configured to be notified. Therefore, it may be possible to enhance the player's interest by suggesting the internal winning of a plurality of winning combinations and to increase the player's expectation until the second moving image 714 is played.

  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.

  << Third Embodiment >>

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 47 to 50, a pachinko machine 1100 will be described as an example of the third embodiment of the present invention.

  A pachinko machine 1100 according to the third 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. 48 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. 49 shows an example of display of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 1208 of the third embodiment. FIG. 49A shows a display area in a state in which the decorative symbol is not changed (the state where the ball does not enter the first special figure starting port 1230 and the second special figure starting port 1232), and FIG. This is a display area when the possibility of jackpot is increased.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (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 game background image 1700 in the effect display area 1208d is displayed so as to slide, for example, to the left and right by the second sub-control unit 500, 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.

  A determination to display (per reach) to give the player a sense of expectation (big hit) according to the result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure start port 1230 or the second special figure start port 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 displays the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B based on the display position of the game background image 1700 in the effect display area 1208d. 1208 is controlled.

  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 so as to display the first specific image 1702A (a moving image representing a scene in which the clown stands up from the tool box and gets up). In addition, the second specific image 1702B (the wash basin superimposed on the third stage of the two-stage wash basin of the game background image 1700 falls (first moving image), and water spills on the floor (second moving image) The decorative symbol display device 1208 is controlled to display a moving image that displays a scene. Also in this case, as in the second embodiment, the first specific image 1702A is always displayed in the display area so as to be visible, and the second specific image 1702B is not displayed when displayed in the display area so as to be visible. There is a case.

  In the reach state, it is possible to visually recognize the success or failure of the jackpot by stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol display area 1208b. By displaying the first specific image 1702A and the second specific image 1702B before the stop of the fluctuation, Expectation can be raised.

  Also in this case, the first specific image 1702A and the second specific image 702B are moved and displayed together with the game background image 1700, and the display position thereof is a partial image included in the game background image 1700 (for example, the opening of the equipment case). The front basin of the part or the upper basin of the two-stage stack). Since the first specific image 1702A and the second specific image 1702B are the same as those in the second embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The display of the first specific image 1702A and the second specific image 1702B suggests that the possibility of winning the jackpot is increased, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  FIG. 50 is 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. 50A shows a display area in a state in which the decorative symbol does not fluctuate (a state in which the ball does not enter the first special figure starting port 1230 and the second special figure starting port 1232), and FIG. This is a display area when the decorative pattern is in a fluctuating state.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (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).

  Depending on the position of the game background image 1700, if the player is in a state advantageous to the player (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, the first identification is made. An image 1702A (scene where the clown makes a face from the equipment case) and a second specific image 1702B (scene where the top of the wash basin falls and spills water) are displayed. Here, the variation symbols in the symbol display area continue to vary.

  The display of the first specific image 1702A and the second specific image 1702B suggests that the player is in an advantageous state, and can increase the player's expectation.

  As described above, the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment has an image display means (for example, the effect image display device 157) and a game background image (for example, a game background image) on the image display means. 700 or the like) and a specific image display means (for example, the specific image 702) that is superimposed on the game background image and displays a specific image (for example, the specific image 702). The game background image display means displays the game background image larger than the display area of the image display means on the image display means when the game background image is displayed on the image display means. An image of one part of the image is displayed in the display area, all or part of the image of the other part of the gaming background image, and the display position of the gaming background image in a predetermined moving state The specific image display means moves the specific image according to the predetermined movement mode so that the relative positional relationship with the display position of the game background image does not change. And the predetermined movement mode is a reciprocating mode of reciprocating movement, and the display position of the specific image is displayed only in the display area by the reciprocating mode of movement. It is a display position, and the specific image display means is means for always displaying the specific image in the display area during the display period of the specific image.

  According to such a configuration, even when the game background image 700 is displayed while moving, the specific image 702 can be displayed in the display area within the display period of the specific image 702. According to 702, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a game table that can display the internal lottery result display so as to be visible to the player in an appropriate period.

  In addition, the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment has an image display unit (for example, the effect image display device 157) and a game background image (for example, the game background image 700) on the image display unit. Game background image display means (for example, game background image display processing) to be displayed and specific image display means (for example, specific image display processing) to display a specific image (for example, specific image 702) superimposed on the game background image The specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a first specific image 702A) and a second specific image (for example, a second specific image 702B). The game background image display means displays an image of one part of the game background image when the game background image larger than the display area of the image display means is displayed on the image display means. Display in the area, and display all or a part of the image of the other part of the gaming background image in the display area by moving the display position of the gaming background image in a predetermined movement mode, The specific image display means starts a predetermined process related to the display of the first specific image and a predetermined process related to the display of the second specific image when a predetermined display start trigger is established. The specific image display means moves the first specific image and the second specific image according to the predetermined movement mode so that a relative positional relationship with a display position of the game background image does not change. And the specific image display means displays only the first specific image in the display area and displays the specific image at the second display timing when the specific image is displayed at the first display timing. When displaying, only the second specific image is displayed in the display area, and when displaying the specific image at a third display timing, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the display area. In the game stand, the display device is a means for always displaying at least one of the first specific image and the second specific image in the display area during the display period by displaying in the display area. is there.

  Further, the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes an image display means (for example, an effect image display device 157) and a game background image display means (for example, a game background image displayed on the image display means). A game background image 700, and a specific image display means (for example, a specific image display process) for displaying a specific image (for example, the specific image 702) superimposed on the game background image. The specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a first specific image 702A) and a second specific image (for example, a second specific image 702B), and the gaming background image display means includes: When the game background image larger than the display area of the image display means is displayed on the image display means, an image of one part of the game background image is displayed in the display area, and the game background image It is means for displaying all or part of the image of the other part in the display area by moving the display position of the game background image in a predetermined movement mode, and the specific image display means starts predetermined display A means capable of starting a predetermined process relating to the display of the first specific image and a predetermined process relating to the display of the second specific image when an opportunity is established; Can be displayed in the display area by moving the first specific image and the second specific image in the predetermined movement manner so that the relative positional relationship with the display position of the game background image does not change. And the specific image display means displays only the first specific image in the display area and displays the specific image at the second display timing when the specific image is displayed at the first display timing. When displaying, only the second specific image is displayed in the display area, and the specific image is displayed at a third display timing that is a timing between the first display timing and the second display timing. When displaying, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed within the display period of the specific image by displaying the first specific image and the second specific image in the display area. One or both of them may be a means that can always be displayed in the display area.

  According to such a configuration, even when the game background image 700 is moved and displayed, the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B are always displayed in the display area during the display period of the specific image 702. Provided is a gaming table that can display a plurality of internal lottery results in an appropriate period so as to be visible to the player by the first specific image 702A and the second specific image 702B. There are cases where it is possible.

  In addition, the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a display unit (for example, an effect image display device 157) and a display control unit (for example, a control unit, a second control unit) that performs display control on the display unit. 2 sub-control unit 500, specific image display processing), wherein the display control means can display a background display (for example, game background image 700) on the display means, and the background A specific display (for example, the second specific image 702B shown in FIG. 33A) can be displayed on the front side of a part of the display (for example, the partial image 704 shown in FIG. 33A). Yes, the specific display includes the position displayed on the display means (for example, the position of the basin in FIG. 41 (a)) and the position not displayed on the display means (for example, the position of the basin in FIG. 41 (b)). ) Slide between The specific display is after a predetermined time has elapsed from a display including contents suggesting a plurality of game results (hereinafter referred to as “first display (for example, first moving image 712)”). , A display that switches to a display including content suggesting one game result (hereinafter referred to as “second display (for example, second moving image 714)”), and the display position of the second display is It is a position where the relative positional relationship with the display position of the first display does not change, and the display start position of the specific display is a position determined by an arbitrary display start timing based on the player's operation, When the display start position is a position displayed on the display means, the second display is displayed on the display means after the predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the first display. Slide the specific display Let, be the gaming table characterized by.

  According to such a configuration, the specific image can be switched from the first display including content suggesting a plurality of game results to the second display including content suggesting one (specific) game result. If you can suggest a game result (lottery result) to the player with multiple possibilities, then you can suggest a specific game result, and you can increase the interest of the player while paying attention to a specific image There is. Even if the specific image that slides may be hidden from the display means, if the display start position of the specific image is the position displayed on the display means, the first display is displayed. Since the specific display is slid in such a moving manner (timing) that the second display is displayed on the display means when a predetermined time has passed since the display, the display including the content suggesting the specific game result (second moving image) Until the display of the image 714) is completed, the display of the specific image (second moving image 714) can be continued on the display means, and a specific game result may be reliably suggested (notified) to the player.

  In addition, the second display has a plurality of types of display (for example, as shown in FIG. 32, the colors of spilled water differ according to the internal winning combination) corresponding to the plurality of game results (for example, internal winning combination). This is a gaming machine characterized by being one display selected from the second moving image 714).

  According to such a configuration, the player may be able to easily and reliably grasp the game result from the second display image.

  Further, the present invention is a game machine program for causing a computer of a game machine (for example, slot machine 100) to execute a display control process for displaying an image on a display means (for example, an effect image display device 157). Display of a part of the background display, with a position determined by a process of displaying a background display (for example, a game background image 700) on the display means and an arbitrary display start timing based on a player operation as a display start position A process for displaying a specific display (for example, the second specific image 702B) on the front side of the partial image 704 (for example, the partial image 704 shown in FIG. 33A), and a position where the specific display is displayed on the display means The process of sliding and displaying between positions not displayed on the display means, and the specific display includes a display including contents suggesting a plurality of game results (hereinafter, “ One display (for example, the first moving image 712)), and after a predetermined time has passed, the display position of the first display is changed to a position that does not change. A process of switching to a display including content suggesting the game result (hereinafter referred to as “second display (for example, second moving image 714)”), and the display start position of the specific display is the display When the position is displayed on the means, the specific display is slid so that the second display is displayed on the display means after the predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the first display. May be executed by a computer of the game console.

  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 control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit 700 gaming background image 702 specific image 702A first specific image 702B second specific image

Claims (3)

Display means;
Display control means for controlling the display on the display means;
A game machine equipped with
The display control means includes
A background display can be displayed on the display means;
A specific display can be displayed on the front side of a part of the background display,
The specific display is a display that is slid between a position displayed on the display means and a position not displayed on the display means,
The specific display is a display including contents suggesting one game result after a predetermined time has elapsed from a display including contents suggesting a plurality of game results (hereinafter referred to as “first display”) ( Hereinafter, the display is switched to “second display”),
The display position of the second display is a position where the relative positional relationship with the display position of the first display does not change,
The display start position of the specific display is a position determined by an arbitrary display start timing based on the player operation,
When the display start position of the specific display is a position displayed on the display means, the second display is displayed on the display means after the predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the first display. Slide the specific display to display,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The second display is a display selected from a plurality of types of displays corresponding to the plurality of game results.
A game stand characterized by that. A game machine program for causing a game machine computer to execute display control processing for displaying an image on a display means,
The program is
Processing to display a background display on the display means;
A process of displaying a specific display on the front side of a part of the background display, with a position determined by an arbitrary display start timing based on a player operation as a display start position;
A process of sliding and displaying the specific display between a position displayed on the display means and a position not displayed on the display means;
The specific display is displayed as a display including contents suggesting a plurality of game results (hereinafter referred to as “first display”), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the display position of the first display A process of switching to a display (hereinafter referred to as “second display”) that includes content suggesting one game result at a position where the relative positional relationship does not change,
When the display start position of the specific display is a position displayed on the display means, the second display is displayed on the display means after the predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the first display. Sliding the specific display to be displayed;
Is executed by the game machine computer,
A program characterized by that.