JP3866806B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a reach variable display game when there is a high possibility of a special result mode for generating a special game state advantageous to a player during a variable display game by a variable display device. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, the game area has a start port (including a start gate), a variable display device capable of displaying images of a plurality of types of identification information, a variable winning device, etc., and the variable display based on winning at the start port. The variable display (variable display) by the apparatus is started, and the stop display result mode becomes a predetermined stop display mode (also called a jackpot symbol or a special stop display mode). A gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state is known. As this type of gaming machine, in addition to a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, a slot machine, a pachislot machine, and the like are known.
[0003]
As a conventional pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device, for example, a first type of pachinko machine called a so-called seven machine, a third type of game machine called a so-called right property, a so-called general electric machine, etc. There are various types of gaming machines, etc., each of which is based on the fact that the result of the variable display game on the variable display device has become a predetermined stop display mode, the variable winning device is opened (first type, other types), or fluctuates By generating a right to open the winning device (type 3), a big win state (special game state) that is advantageous to the player (easy to acquire game media) is generated.
[0004]
As a display performed by the variable display device, for example, when the start condition (winning at the start port, etc.) is not established, for example, the display of the stop symbol of the previous variable display game or the customer (player) is invited. The display is switched and displayed at a predetermined timing.
[0005]
When the start condition is satisfied, the variable display game is started on the variable display device. In this variable display game, for example, a 3-digit symbol display area capable of sequentially displaying 15 symbols of 0 to 9, A, B, C, D, and E is provided, and the symbols of each symbol display region are sequentially displayed. This is a game in which the final stop symbol is displayed by sequentially stopping the symbols in the three-digit symbol display area in the order of left symbol, middle symbol and right symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed in the scroll state to be displayed. In this variable display game, for example, “2, 2, −” (− is still scrolling when the left symbol and the middle symbol are stopped in the process of sequentially stopping the 3-digit symbol display area. If there is a possibility of a big hit (horizontal) stop, such as), the symbol change in the final stop symbol area (for example, the right symbol in this case) is checked in the slow scroll state (the symbol change is visually confirmed) Scroll as much as possible), and then generate a reach state in which the slow scrolling state is continued for a long time (for example, all the symbols make two or three rounds) and a big hit (for example, “2, 2, 2”) There was also a game control that gave a sense of expectation).
[0006]
As a result of this variable display game, if a big hit (for example, “2,2,2”, etc.) occurs, for example, in the case of the first type pachinko gaming machine, Opening was performed.
[0007]
Recently, as the variable display device, a liquid crystal display device, a CRT display device, or the like is often provided. On the screen of these variable display devices, a reach state or a big hit state is produced, for example, reach occurs. In such a case, a character image or a message image is displayed on the screen in addition to performing a reach scroll display, and the character image performs an operation display that prompts stoppage of the jackpot symbol, so that the game expects a sense of expectation of the jackpot occurrence Control is also performed.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The display effect of the conventional variable display game performed by the variable display device is to change the scroll speed of the symbol, or to reduce or enlarge the size of the symbol. Specifically, for example, when each symbol is stopped, it is stopped while slowing down the scroll speed (or there is a display that gradually increases the speed at the start), or during the reach scroll, the last stop symbol is scrolled. There are effects such as slow scrolling for a long time, further slow scrolling when the jackpot symbol approaches the stop position, or enlargement of the final stop symbol.
[0009]
However, the conventional display effect has become rutted and it cannot be said that the effect of making the variable display game interesting is sufficiently obtained. Further, the scroll effect as described above is a display control that can be sufficiently performed even with a display configured by LEDs, for example, without using a CRT display or a liquid crystal display. It was not a display effect that fully demonstrated the display function of the vessel.
[0010]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player in the game by performing a game effect display that fully utilizes the image display function of the variable display device capable of displaying an image. An object is to provide a simple gaming machine.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
  Multiple types of identification informationThe variable display gameImage display is possibleHas variable displayVariable display deviceImage display control means for performing image display control in the variable display unit of the variable display device;In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game by the image display is a special result mode,
  AboveThe image display control means
  While performing image display control to display a predetermined character in the image display area during the variable display game,
  The predetermined image display area is displayed by displaying a shaded image in which an image display area other than the predetermined image display area in the image display area of the variable display section is shaded.Make it visually clearDisplay spotlightIncluding spotlight image display control means,
  The spotlight image display control means includes
  In the gaming machine, when a reach variable display game occurs in which the possibility of generating the special game state is increased in the process of obtaining the result of the variable display game,
  When a character is displayed in front of the identification information in the image display area of the variable display section, the surrounding image display area including the character is spotlight displayed as the predetermined image display area,
The character moves to a reach stop where the identification information variably displayed in the reach variable display game stops and generates the special game state among the identification information variably displayed in the reach variable display game. When a character is displayed behind the identification information and variable display is performed together with the identification information, the surrounding image display area including the reach stop portion is spotlight displayed as the predetermined image display area.It is characterized by that.
[0012]
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the spotlight image display control means of the image display control means makes the predetermined image display area in the image display area of the variable display device visually clearer than the other image display areas. Light display control is performed, and a shaded image that shades an image display area other than the predetermined image display area is displayed, so that the image display area of interest can be displayed with more emphasis, The interest of the display content of the game is improved as compared with the prior art, and the player can further enjoy the game.
[0013]
In addition, since the game area or game content display can be spotlighted, for example, it is possible to immediately recognize what is important now in the game, and even a beginner can easily display game content or game-related display content. Can be grasped.
[0014]
Here, the gaming machine includes a pachinko gaming machine, a pachikon machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine and the like, and a slot machine and a pachislot machine.
[0015]
The identification information includes symbols such as numbers, letters, symbols and characters, and marks (identification marks) that can be visually identified such as colors.
[0016]
The variable display device capable of displaying an image may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, or a display device in which these devices and a number of issuing elements are arranged, and a rotating drum are used. It may be combined with a mechanical display device or the like as long as it includes an image displayable area.
[0017]
The special result mode is a predetermined result mode in which a special game state is generated in the game with the variable display device. For example, in the first type of pachinko gaming machine, a special stop display result mode (for example, “1”, “2”, “3”, etc.) in which the game result mode of the variable display game by the variable display device is predetermined. It may be determined in any way, for example, in the form of a double-eyed eye that has three.
[0018]
The special game state refers to a game state (a state in which a large number of game media can be easily acquired) that is particularly advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game. For example, a special winning opening (a special variation in the first type pachinko game machine) (Also called a prize-winning device)), the state of the right generation in the third kind of pachinko machine, or the state in which the electric combination in the general electric machine having a plurality of electric combination is opened, in the slot machine There are bonus games.
[0019]
The reach variable display game is a display game for decorating and informing the state that the possibility of becoming a special result mode is high. For example, a slow scroll of the last stop symbol, a long-time fluctuation display, a character, etc. Decoration display, blinking of decoration lamp, output of decoration sound (including voice synthesis), and the like.
[0020]
The predetermined image display area is an image display area for spotlight display, and may be arbitrarily determined.
[0021]
In the spotlight display control, for example, the predetermined image display area is left as it is and the other image display areas are displayed as shaded images, or the other image display areas are displayed as semi-transparent images or opaque images. Display control that makes the predetermined image display area visually clearer than the other image display areas, such as display control with a brightness difference between the predetermined image display area and other image display areas. That's fine.
[0023]
  Also,The gaming machine can generate a reach variable display game that is more likely to be in a special gaming state in the process of producing a variable display game, and the spotlight image display control means can display an image display area related to the reach variable display game. Since at least a part of the spotlight is displayed, the image display area related to the reach variable display game is emphasized, and the production effect at the time of the reach occurrence and the player's expectation for the occurrence of the special game state are further improved. Can be made.
[0024]
In addition, for example, by limiting the area for spotlight display to a minimum (for example, only the final symbol stop area), it is possible to further increase the expectation for the occurrence of a special gaming state at the time of reach. Is even more interesting.
[0026]
  Also,A predetermined character image is displayed in the image display area during the variable display game by the image display control means, and an image display area including the predetermined character image is spotlight displayed by the spotlight image display control means. Since the image can be emphasized by spotlight display, the effect of image display is further improved.
[0027]
In addition, for example, when a plurality of types of character images appear and the occurrence rate of the special gaming state changes depending on the type of character image at the time of reach, the character image is displayed in a spotlight so that the time of reach occurs. The type of reach is clarified by the character image displayed in the spotlight, and the expectation for the occurrence of the interest at the time of reach and the occurrence of the special game state can be enhanced.
[0028]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0029]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030]
This game board 1 is a so-called first-type pachinko machine, and a game area 3 surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1 has a special symbol (special figure) variable display device 4, a special variable prize device 5, Normal symbol start gates 6 and 6, normal symbol variable display device 7, general winning opening 4c, 8, 8,..., Normal variable winning device 9 also serving as a special drawing starting port, a game ball called a windmill The traveling direction changing members 10, 10,..., Decorative lamp LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 11, 11,..., Obstacle nails 12, 12,.
[0031]
The variable display device 4 includes, for example, a variable display portion 4a of a special figure made of a liquid crystal display device, and a variable display game is possible by variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the variable display portion 4a of the special figure. Yes. In addition, the special display start memory displays 4b, 4b,... Are provided at the upper part of the variable display device 4, and the general display start memory displays 6a, 6a,. It is installed.
[0032]
The normal variation winning device 9 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 9a, 9a, and the opening / closing members 9a, 9a always maintain a closed state at an interval that allows one game ball to flow in, When the result of the variable display game on the general map variable display device 7 is advantageous to the player, the game ball is likely to easily flow into the normal variation winning device 9 by opening it in a reverse “C” shape. It has been changed. The normal variation winning device 9 also serves as a start port for a special figure and includes a special figure start switch 9b.
[0033]
In the normal start gates 6 and 6, normal start switches 6b and 6b are provided.
[0034]
The universal figure variable display device 7 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment type LED and the like, and a normal symbol variable display game is performed.
[0035]
The special variable winning device 5 includes a large winning opening 5b that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 5a. The open / close door 5a can be opened by turning in the direction in which the upper end of the open / close door is tilted toward the front side, and when the result of the variable display game of the special figure is advantageous to the player, It is designed to be opened. A continuation switch 5d and a count switch 5c are disposed inside the special winning opening 5b.
[0036]
In FIG. 2, the accessory control circuit 20 for controlling the game system installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine, and the display control of the variable display portion 4a of the special figure under the control of the accessory control circuit 20 are shown. The main control block diagram of the display control circuit 40 to perform is shown.
[0037]
The accessory control circuit 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 21b, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, a one-chip microcomputer 21, a clock circuit 22, a power supply circuit 23, an I / O interface 24, sound generator 25, amplifier 26, and the like.
[0038]
The I / O interface 24 is installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown), the usual start switches 6b and 6b, the special start switch 9b, the count switch 5c, the continuation switch 5d. A probability setting device 28 and the like are connected, and various output signals output from these are output to the one-chip microcomputer 21. This probability setting device 28 changes the setting of the jackpot occurrence probability of a special display variable display game using a changeover switch or the like.
[0039]
The I / O interface 24 receives a control signal output from the one-chip microcomputer 21 and outputs decoration lamp LEDs 11, 11,... The data is output to the variable winning device 9, the special variable winning device 5, the special figure start indicator 4b, the ordinary figure start indicators 6a and 6a, and the like.
[0040]
A speaker 27 is connected to the sound generator 25 via an amplifier 26.
[0041]
The one-chip microcomputer 21 is connected to a display control circuit 40 for controlling the display of the special symbol variable display device 4 via the I / O interface 24.
[0042]
The CPU 21a includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, and also generates random numbers that determine the probability of occurrence of a special figure jackpot (special game state) and a common figure. ing. The RAM 21b stores an on signal of the special figure start switch 9b as a special figure start signal (special figure start memory) and stores an on signal of the general figure start switches 6b and 6b as a general figure start signal (common figure start memory). Storage area, random number values generated by the CPU 21a (random numbers per special figure involved in the occurrence of jackpots of special display variable display games, random numbers per common figure involved in the occurrence of variable display games of special charts , A reach generation random number value related to the generation of the reach variable display game), a storage area and flag for temporarily storing various data, and a work area of the CPU 21a. In the ROM 21c, a game control program and control data are written, and a normal probability and a high probability jackpot judgment value for judging the occurrence of a special figure jackpot are written.
[0043]
FIG. 3 shows a main control block diagram of the display control circuit 40 that controls the display of the variable display section 4a under the control of the accessory control circuit 20.
[0044]
The display control circuit 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43 and a DMA (Direct Memory Access) 44, a clock 45, a VDP (Video Degital Processor) 46, The font ROM 47 and the VDP 46 are provided with a γ correction circuit 48 for performing γ correction for converting an electrical signal (input signal) into an optical signal (output signal), an interface 49, and the like. A variable display unit (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) 4a of the figure variable display device 4 is caused to perform variable display (display of variable display game) by using identification information (for example, symbols) and various information displays.
[0045]
The CPU 41 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and is connected to the accessory control circuit 20 via an interface (I / F) 49 to control the accessory control circuit 20. Below, the special figure variable display device 4 is controlled. The control data is sent to the VDP 46 in synchronization with a pulse from the clock 45. In addition, an interrupt signal is transmitted to the CPU 41 from time to time from the accessory control circuit 20 or the VDP 46, whereby an interrupt process described later is performed.
[0046]
The ROM 42 includes a display control program (including a display control program for various reach variable display games and a spotlight display control program) and display control data (display design and display position data, background and design). Color scheme data, spotlight display data, etc.) are written.
[0047]
The RAM 43 includes a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU 41.
[0048]
The DMA 44 directly exchanges display control data between each memory, the VDP 46 and the like without accessing the CPU 41 in response to the display control signal from the one-chip microcomputer 21.
[0049]
In the font ROM 47, for example, symbol data for variable display game as shown in FIG. 17 is written. Further, in the font ROM 47, characters such as “First, let's put a ball into this starting opening”, which describe the game contents as shown in FIG.
[0050]
Although not shown, the VDP 46 includes a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs image data control as described below.
[0051]
In response to the command signal from the CPU 41, the VDP 46 takes out the image data of the design and background from the font ROM 47 and edits it. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, a color arrangement is designated for the edited image data in the palette RAM (not shown), and then image editing of symbols, characters, etc. is performed in the sprite RAM (not shown). I do. At this time, in the sprite process in the flow of the display control process of FIG. 13 described later, display control is performed so that the shaded image for spotlight display is displayed with the highest priority. Specifically, with respect to the variable display portion 4a displaying the left symbol 401, the middle symbol 402, and the right symbol 403 shown in FIG. 15A, the circular area 404 including the symbol stop position of the right symbol 403 is excluded. An image editing process for displaying the shaded image 405 with the shaded area as the highest priority is performed ((b) of FIG. 15). The edited image data signal is corrected by the γ correction circuit 48, and then transmitted to the variable display section (LCD) 4a of the special figure variable display device 4 in synchronization with V_SYNC and H_SYNC.
[0052]
The pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment is configured as described above, and the following game control and display control are performed by the accessory control circuit 20 and the display control circuit 40, for example.
[0053]
That is, normally, the display control circuit 40 performs display control of the special display variable display 4a based on the command signal from the accessory control circuit 20, and the special display variable display 4a, for example, Such an image display such as a customer call display is performed.
[0054]
FIG. 16 shows an example of a customer-calling call display of the variable display section 4a to which the present invention is applied.
[0055]
The screen display shown in FIG. 16A is an image display showing game content, and an image display area including an image imitating a normal variable winning device at the lower center of the image display area 406 imitating a gaming machine. 407 and an image display area 408 including a message image “let's put a ball into this starting port” prompting a winning to the normal variation winning device is displayed in spotlight. Subsequently, the image display area 407 is zoomed up (enlarged) and displayed as an image ((b) of FIG. 16). And in the central part of the variable display part 4a, the image display area 407a including the image imitating the zoomed up normal variation winning device and the contents of the normal variable display game are explained. An image display area 409 including a message image is spotlight displayed. At this time, since the image display area other than the spotlight image display area is shaded, the image display area 407, 407a, 408, or 409 is strongly recognized by the player, and the player can Can be grasped more reliably.
[0056]
In this state, the game ball driven into the game area 3 passes through the normal start gates 6 and 6, and the detection signals from the normal start switches 6 b and 6 b are transmitted through the I / O interface 24. 20, a control signal is output from the accessory control circuit 20 to the universal variable display device 7 via the I / O interface 24, and the variable variable display game is performed.
[0057]
In this variable display game, a variable display of symbols such as numbers and symbols is performed on the display unit of the variable variable display device 7, and after a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), a certain symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a game, and whether to win or not is determined by the game result.
[0058]
During this variable display game, the game ball passes through the normal start gates 6 and 6, and the detection signals from the general start switches 6b and 6b are sent to the one-chip microcomputer via the I / O interface 24. 21, the number of detected passages is stored in the RAM 21b in the one-chip microcomputer 21 (normal start-up storage), and the stored number of display signals is read from the RAM 21b in the one-chip microcomputer 21. It is output to the general variable display device 7 via the I / O interface 24, and the variable display games of the general map corresponding to the stored number are sequentially executed.
[0059]
If the result of this variable display game is a winning stop display mode (for example, “7”), then the normal variable winning device 9 is set for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Opened. Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 9, and it becomes easy to start a variable display game with a special symbol.
[0060]
Next, the special display variable display game will be described.
[0061]
FIG. 17 shows a configuration diagram of a symbol image used in the variable display game in the variable display device according to the present invention.
[0062]
FIG. 18 shows an image diagram of the variable display unit 4a showing an example of the result mode of the variable display game in the variable display device according to the present invention.
[0063]
FIG. 19 shows an image diagram of the variable display portion 4a showing a state where the result of the variable display game in the variable display device according to the present invention is a jackpot result.
[0064]
FIG. 20 shows an image diagram of the variable display portion 4a showing the jackpot effect display at the time of occurrence of the jackpot shown in FIG.
[0065]
When a game ball that has been thrown into the game area 3 wins the normal variation winning device 9, the winning is detected by the special figure start switch 9b and stored in the RAM 21b (special figure starting storage), and output based on the storage. A signal is sent to the special figure variable display device 4 via the I / O interface 24, and in the special figure variable display unit 4a, for example, “1”, “2”, “3”, “ "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9", "0", number pattern (numerical image), "criminal" 410, "Drobo" 411, "woman police" 412, A variable display game is performed in which the character designs (character images) of “Patrol Car” 413 and “Nishijin Agency” 414 circulate and stop on the left symbols 415 and 418, the middle symbols 416 and 419, and the right symbols 417 and 420 for a predetermined time. ((A) or (b) in FIG. 18) . During the special symbol variable display game, when a game ball is further won in the normal variation winning device 9 and detected by the special diagram start switch 9b, the special symbol variable display game by the winning is unprocessed. The number of times is stored in the RAM 21b, and the special figure start indicator 4b is turned on for the number of unprocessed memories. Then, after the end of the variable display game, the number of unprocessed variable display games is sequentially performed, and each time the variable display game is performed, the number of unprocessed memories in the RAM 21b is subtracted and the special figure start display 4b. Are sequentially turned off one by one, and the processing is continued until the number of unprocessed memories in the RAM 21b becomes “0”.
[0066]
In the special symbol variable display game, in the process in which the left symbol (for example, image 415, image 418), the middle symbol (for example, image 416, image 419), and the right symbol (for example, image 417, 420) are sequentially stopped. When the stop display mode (for example, “7, 7,-”, etc.) that may cause a big hit is reached (reach mode), it is determined by reach mode determination processing (FIGS. 8 and 9) described later. Converted to reach display mode.
[0067]
As a result of the variable display game of this special figure, when the stop symbol becomes a special result mode (for example, "7, 7, 7" shown in FIG. 19), a special game state called a jackpot is obtained. Generated.
[0068]
At this time, the variable display unit 4a displays a big hit occurrence. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), after the jackpot symbol display disappears and the center portion is spotlighted from a dark state, a “criminal” character 421 appears in the center portion and moves forward. A pose of hitting a handgun is made. When the three-handed pistol is subsequently hit, the characters “Large” 422, “Ten” 423, and “Ri” 424 are sequentially turned on each time they are hit ((b) in FIG. 20). At this time, if the jackpot is due to a probability variation symbol, the characters “Yayaze! Probability variation” 425 are also lit simultaneously. After that, the spotlight display disappears, and the character “big hit” 426 is displayed in a three-dimensional image from the black background ((c) of FIG. 20).
[0069]
This jackpot (special game state) is defined as a round in which the open / close door 5a of the special variable prize-winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds). The game is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) on condition that it is detected by the continuous switch 5d in the continuous winning area. However, during each round, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 5b, the round ends at that time. During each round, the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 5b is detected by the count switch 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the predetermined number is reached, the open / close door 5a is closed and the special gaming state of the round is ended.
[0070]
In addition, a stop display mode (for example, “3”, “7”, “criminal” 410, “female police” 412, “Nishijin Agency” in which the special game state satisfies a specific condition among the special result modes in which the jackpot is generated. When a jackpot is generated with a set of three specific symbols such as 414, that is, a probability variation symbol), the jackpot is generated a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) after the special game of the jackpot ends. A state (probability fluctuation state) occurs in which the probability of jackpot occurrence is a normal probability (1/400) to a high probability (10/400).
[0071]
In addition, various kinds of electronic sounds are emitted from the speaker 27 when a reach display mode occurs, when a big hit occurs, or when a specific game occurs, etc. Flashes.
[0072]
FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of variable display game control processing (general flow) performed by the accessory control circuit 20.
[0073]
This control process is performed from the start to the end based on a reset signal having a predetermined period (for example, about 2 ms) created by the one-chip microcomputer 21 for a function based on the clock signal of the clock circuit 22 of FIG. These processes are performed one sequence at a time.
[0074]
This process is started by the reset signal. In step S1, it is first determined whether or not the power is on. If the result of this determination is that the power is on, the power-on process such as the customer call display control described above is performed in step S2, and the sequence process is terminated as it is.
[0075]
If the power is not turned on, switch (SW) input processing is performed in step S3, and the process proceeds to step S4.
[0076]
In step S4, the process NO. Accordingly, a branching process for performing the corresponding process from step S5 to step S12 is performed.
[0077]
As the order of this branching process, as shown in the explanatory diagram of the flow of the control process in FIG. 5, when there is a start-up memory based on winning in the normal variable winning device 9 in the normal process (step S5), the fluctuation process ( Processing NO. Is changed to the fluctuation process (step S6) in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 4). This changing process (step S6) is a process for changing the display of the symbols on the variable display portion 4a of the special figure at such a speed that it cannot be followed by the eyes.
[0078]
Subsequent to the variation process (step S6), a variation stop process (step S7) is performed. This variable stop process (step S7) is performed when the variable display symbols displayed on the variable display portion 4a are composed of three variable display symbols, for example, right, middle, and left. Control to become.
[0079]
In this variation stop process (step S7), when the variable display symbol sequentially changes to the stop display mode, when the two symbols to be subsequently stopped become the same symbol (for example, “1, 1, −”, For "3, 3,-", etc., the process proceeds to the stop symbol determination process (step S9) via the reach stop process (step S8). Moreover, in the case of symbols other than reach, the process proceeds directly to the stop symbol determination process (step S9).
[0080]
The reach stop process (step S8) is a process for performing a reach variable display game according to the type of reach determined in the normal process (step S5). There are a plurality of types of reach such as reach patterns A to D, for example, and the reach occurrence rate and the jackpot occurrence probability for each type are different. The reach pattern in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot becomes higher, the decoration and production thereof become more flashy and the execution time becomes longer, and the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot occurrence is further enhanced.
[0081]
If the result of the fluctuation stop process (step S7) is not a reach symbol, the next sequence immediately follows. If the reach symbol is a reach symbol, the stop symbol determination process (step S9) is performed in the next sequence after the reach stop process (step S8). Is done. During the stop symbol determination process (step S9), a stop symbol display process and a stop symbol determination process are performed to determine whether the final stop symbol is stopped and whether the result is a big hit. Process NO. Of process (step S11). On the other hand, if it is a stop other than the jackpot symbol, the process NO. And the changed process NO. In the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 4). Depending on the situation, a disengagement process (step S10) or a jackpot process (step S11) is performed.
[0082]
As a result, when the detachment process (step S10) is performed, the process is returned to the normal process (step S5) of the general flow (FIG. 4) in the next sequence of the detachment process.
[0083]
On the other hand, in the jackpot process (step S11), a check for a count prize (a prize to the general prize area) in the special prize opening 5b of the special variable prize apparatus 5 and a continuous prize area (V zone prize area in the big prize area 5b) are performed. ), A process of processing a set of count prize information data, a data set of continuation count information, a data set of probability variation information continuation counter information, and the like to be sent to the display control circuit 40 are sequentially performed.
[0084]
If the continuation condition is satisfied in the jackpot process (step S11) and it is not the final round (final cycle), the jackpot process (step S11) is repeated, but if the final round or the continuation condition is not satisfied, Process NO. Of jackpot end process (step S12) In the next sequence, the jackpot end processing (step S12) is performed.
[0085]
At the end of the jackpot end process (step S12), the process NO. To the normal processing (step S5) in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 4).
[0086]
By the branch process in step S4 performed in this order, the normal process (step S5), the fluctuation process (step S6), the fluctuation stop process (step S7), the reach stop process (step 8), and the stop symbol determination process ( In step S9), out-of-process (step 10), jackpot processing (step S11), jackpot end processing (step 12), process NO. The process corresponding to is performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S13.
[0087]
In step S13, a special figure or a random number update process for updating a random number (for example, 0 to 99) related to the hitting of the normal figure by the CPU 21a and storing and updating the updated random number in the RAM 21b. Then, the process proceeds to step S14.
[0088]
In step S14, the reach generation random number (for example, 0 to 14) related to the generation of the reach variable display game and the reach mode determination random number (for example, 0 to 99) related to the determination of the reach variable display game mode are stored in the CPU 21a. In step S15, a process of updating the stored random numbers in the RAM 21b is performed.
[0089]
In step S15, the special figure variable display game jackpot stop symbol (result mode for generating a special game state) determined in a normal process (step S5) to be described later, and a miss reach stop symbol (a result mode to be missed after the reach is generated) ), Or a process of creating an out symbol (a result mode that is out of reach without generating reach) and a process of generating a stop symbol of a general variable display game, the process proceeds to step S16.
[0090]
Thereafter, a display symbol editing process (step S16) relating to editing of the display symbol of the variable display section 4a, a data transfer process relating to various data transfers from the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the display control circuit 40 (step S17), various decorative lamps, LEDs And the like (step S18), and one sequence process is completed.
[0091]
Then, when the next reset signal from the clock circuit 22 is input to the one-chip microcomputer 21, the next sequence processing (processing from steps S1 to S18) is performed.
[0092]
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a subroutine process of the SW input process (step S3) in the general flow of FIG.
[0093]
When the SW (switch) input process is started, first, in step S21, it is determined whether or not an input signal from the special figure start switch 9b is input to the CPU 21a. As a result of the determination, if there is no input, the subroutine processing is terminated as it is, and the next step returns to the general flow (FIG. 4). If there is an input, the process proceeds to step S22.
[0094]
In step S22, it is determined whether or not the starting memory of the special figure in the RAM 21b is “4”, that is, whether or not the starting memory is the maximum value. As a result of the determination, if the start memory of the special figure is “4”, the subroutine processing is finished as it is, and the next step returns to the general flow (FIG. 4), but the start memory of the special figure is not “4”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S23.
[0095]
In step S23, the start-up memory in the RAM 21b is incremented by “1”, and then the process proceeds to step S24.
[0096]
In step S24, after extracting the special figure big hit random number (for example, 0-99) memorize | stored by step S13 of general flow (FIG. 4) from RAM21b, it transfers to step S25.
[0097]
In step S25, the reach generation random number (for example, 0 to 14) stored in step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 4) is extracted from the RAM 21b, and then the process proceeds to step S26.
[0098]
In step S26, the reach mode determination random number (for example, 0 to 99) stored in step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 4) is extracted from the RAM 21b, and then this subroutine process is terminated. In the next step, the general flow ( Return to FIG.
[0099]
FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of a subroutine process of a normal process performed in step S5 of the general flow (FIG. 4).
[0100]
When this normal processing is started, first, in step S31, it is determined whether or not there is a start-up memory of the special figure in the RAM 21b. As a result of the determination, if there is no special chart start memory, the subroutine processing is terminated as it is, and the next step returns to the general flow (FIG. 4). If there is a special chart start memory, step S32 is performed. Migrate to
[0101]
In step S32, after the process of decrementing the start memory of the special figure in the RAM 21b by "1", the process proceeds to step S33.
[0102]
In step S33, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b is “0”. As a result of the determination, if the probability variation counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S34 and selects the jackpot random number determination value at the normal probability from the ROM 21c, and then proceeds to step S36. If it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S35 and selects the jackpot generated random number determination value whose probability is changing from the ROM 21c, and then proceeds to step S36.
[0103]
In step S36, after the random number determination value selected in step S34 or step S35 is compared with the special figure big hit random value extracted in step S24 during the subroutine processing of the SW input process (step S3), Control goes to step S37.
[0104]
In step S37, it is determined whether or not the extracted special figure big hit random number is a win value as a result of the comparison process in step S36. As a result of the determination, if the value is a winning value, the process proceeds to step S38 to perform the big hit stop symbol determination process and then proceeds to step S43. If not, the process proceeds to step S39.
[0105]
In step S39, a reach generation value is selected from the ROM 21c, and the value is compared with the reach generation random number extracted in step S25 during the subroutine processing of the SW input process (step S3), and then the process proceeds to step S40. To do.
[0106]
In step S40, it is determined whether or not the extracted reach generation random number is a reach generation value as a result of the comparison process in step S39. As a result of the determination, if it is not the reach occurrence value, the process proceeds to step S41, and after the detachment stop symbol (the detachment pattern without reach) is determined, the process proceeds to step S45. However, if the result of the determination is a reach occurrence value, the process proceeds to step S42, and after determining the outlier reach stop symbol, the process proceeds to step S43.
[0107]
In step S43, processing for setting the reach flag in the RAM 21b to ON is performed, and the process proceeds to step S44.
[0108]
In step S44, after performing reach mode determination processing (FIGS. 8 and 9) related to determination of reach mode, which will be described later, the process proceeds to step S45.
[0109]
In step S45, the process NO. Of the fluctuation process is changed to change the process of the next sequence in the general flow (FIG. 4) to the fluctuation process (step S6). The subroutine process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next step S13 of the general flow (FIG. 4).
[0110]
FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the subroutine process of the reach mode determination process performed in the subroutine process of the normal process of FIG.
[0111]
FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of the A branch process of the reach mode determination process of FIG.
[0112]
FIG. 10 is a chart showing the reach contents in each reach mode determined in the reach mode determination process of FIGS. 8 and 9.
[0113]
When the reach mode determination process is performed, first, in step S51, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination in step S37 during normal processing is a winning value. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit, the process moves to step S52, but if not, the process moves to step S61.
[0114]
When the process proceeds to step S52, that is, when it is a big hit, the reach mode determination random number (for example, 0 to 0) extracted in step S24 during the subroutine process of the SW input process (step S3) and stored in the RAM 21B. 99), the process proceeds to step S53.
[0115]
In step S53, distribution processing from reach A to reach D (steps S54 to S57) is performed based on the extracted reach mode determination random number value.
[0116]
In the distribution process in step S53, for example, when the reach mode determining random value is any one of 0 to 4, the process proceeds to step S54 to select reach A (the occurrence probability is set to 5%), If the reach mode determination random value is any one of 5 to 14, the process proceeds to step S55 to select reach B (occurrence probability is set to 10%), and the reach mode determination random value is 15 to If it is any of 49, the process proceeds to step S56 to select reach C (occurrence probability is set to 35%), and the reach mode determining random value is any of 50 to 99. Goes to step S57 and selects reach D (occurrence probability is set to 50%).
[0117]
In the reach A to D, for example, a game having the contents shown in FIG. 10 is performed. Specifically, when the reach A is performed, a “criminal” character appears and a “criminal reach” is performed in which a reach scroll is produced by a handgun or a machine gun. When reach B is performed, a “woman police reach” is performed in which a “woman police” character appears and a reach scroll is produced by handcuffs. When the reach C is performed, a “droke” character appears and steals the off-drawing symbol being scrolled, and a “drob reach 1” is performed in which the probability of hitting increases as the number of stolen off-call symbols increases. When Reach D is performed, a “Drobo” character appears spotlighted, scrolls the reach stop part with the symbol, and “Drobo Reach 2” is displayed with the stop part spotlighted. Is called. Details of display contents of these reach variable games will be described later.
[0118]
In step S58, after the process which sets the flag in RAM21b corresponding to the reach pattern (any one of steps S54-57) selected in step S53, it transfers to step S59.
[0119]
In step S59, a reach time corresponding to the reach pattern selected in step S53 (any one of steps S54 to 57) is set in the RAM 21b, and then the process proceeds to step S60.
[0120]
In step S60, after the processing for setting the reach pattern information to be transmitted to the display control circuit 40 is performed, this subroutine processing is terminated, and in the next step, the routine proceeds to step S45 of the normal processing in FIG.
[0121]
On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S51, if the process proceeds to step S61 shown in FIG. 9, that is, if it is not a big hit, it is extracted in step S24 in the subroutine process of the SW input process (step S3) and stored in the RAM 21B. After the reach mode determination random number (for example, 0 to 99) is taken out, the process proceeds to step S62.
[0122]
In step S62, the distribution process from reach A to reach D (steps S63 to S66) is performed based on the extracted reach mode determination random value.
[0123]
The distribution process in step S62 is performed in the same manner as the distribution process in step S53. For example, when the reach mode determination random value is any of 0 to 49, the process proceeds to step S63 and the reach A is selected. (The occurrence probability is set to 50%), and if the reach mode determination random value is any of 50 to 84, the process proceeds to step S64 and the reach B is selected (the occurrence probability is set to 35%). If the reach mode determination random value is any of 85 to 94, the process proceeds to step S65 to select reach C (occurrence probability is set to 10%), and the reach mode determination random value is If it is any of 95 to 99, the process proceeds to step S66, and the reach D is selected (the occurrence probability is set to 5%). The game content of each reach pattern is the same as the content described above (the game content of the reach pattern generated in steps S54 to S57).
[0124]
By the distribution process in steps S62 to S66 and the distribution process in steps S53 to S57, the reliability (expected degree) for the jackpot occurrence of each reach is set to increase in the order of reach A, reach B, reach C, reach D. The
[0125]
In step S67, after the process which sets the flag in RAM21b corresponding to the reach pattern (any one of steps S63-66) selected in step S53, it transfers to step S68.
[0126]
In step S68, the reach time corresponding to the reach pattern selected in step S62 (any one of steps S63 to 66) is set in the RAM 21b, and then the process proceeds to step S69.
[0127]
In step S69, the processing for setting the reach pattern information to be transmitted to the display control circuit 40 is performed. Then, this subroutine processing is terminated, and the routine proceeds to step S45 of the normal processing in FIG. 7 in the next step.
[0128]
Next, display control data contents at the time of reach stop transmitted from the one-chip microcomputer 21 in the accessory control circuit 20 to the display control circuit 40 via the interface 28 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0129]
FIG. 11 is a configuration chart of command data transmitted during the reach stop operation transmitted from the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the display control circuit 40.
[0130]
FIG. 12 is a data configuration chart of sub-mode (1) in the command data of FIG.
[0131]
The command data in FIG. 11 is data relating to reach stop determined by the accessory control circuit 20. The command data includes a “MODE” portion indicating reach stop operation, a “DATA” portion of seven items (DATA (1) to DATA (7)), and this command data is a one-chip microcomputer 21 of the accessory control circuit 20. Is composed of Check Sum data for checking whether or not the data is correctly transmitted to the display control circuit 40.
[0132]
As shown in the command data configuration chart of FIG. 11, the “MODE” portion indicating the reach stop operation is data expressed in hexadecimal (for example, “MODE” 05), and each data in the “DATA” portion is 8 It consists of bit data. Specifically, the symbol number (DATA 1) and the stop position (DATA 2) of the left symbol, the symbol number (DATA 3) of the middle symbol and the stop position (DATA 4) ▼), symbol number of right symbol (DATA (5)), stop position (DATA (6)), sub-mode (DATA (7)).
[0133]
Here, the data of sub-mode (1) (DATA (2)) is shown in FIG.InAs shown, reach pattern data is written in the “0” to “1” bits. Specifically, for example, “reach A” when the binary number display is “00”, “reach B” when the binary number display is “01”, “reach C” when the binary number display is “10”, 2 When the decimal number display is “11”, “reach D”, etc.
[0134]
The command data having the above configuration generated by the accessory control circuit 20 is sent from the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the display control circuit 40, and the display control of the variable display section 4a is displayed based on the command data. This is performed by the control circuit 40 as follows.
[0135]
FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of a control processing procedure (a general flow of display control) of the display control processing of the variable display section 4a performed by the display control circuit 40.
[0136]
When this display control processing is started, first, in step R1, initialization processing for initializing the RAM 43 of the display control circuit 40, setting I / O registers, registers in the system, etc. is performed, and then in step R2. Transition.
[0137]
In step R2, it is determined whether or not the image creation flag in the CPU 41 is on. If it is not on, step R2 is repeated again. If it is on, the image creation flag is cleared in step R3, and then the process proceeds to step R4. Then, the mode-specific branch process (step R4) is performed.
[0138]
This mode-specific branch process (step R4) is written in the ROM 42 of the display control circuit 40 based on the mode data sent from the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the CPU 41 of the display control circuit 40 via the interface 49. This is a process of editing the configuration of the symbol display area that changes in accordance with the mode data, the editing of the background image, and the like by the display control program.
[0139]
After completion of the mode-specific branch processing (step R4), the screen display clear processing is performed in step R5, and then the process proceeds to sprite processing (step R6).
[0140]
  In this sprite processing (step R6), processing such as editing of sprite images such as symbols and characters is performed. In particular, in the present invention, as described with reference to FIG.imageIn order to make the display area a mesh image, the mesh image is displayed with the highest priority.
[0141]
After the sprite process (step R6) ends, the process returns to step R2.
[0142]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of interrupt processing performed during the general flow of display control in FIG. 13 based on the interrupt signal input to the display control circuit 40.
[0143]
This interrupt process is performed based on an interrupt signal (such as an image timing signal from the VDP 46 or a reset signal from the accessory control circuit 20) that is input when the general flow of display control is being performed.
[0144]
When this interrupt signal is started, it is determined in step R11 whether or not it is a V-BLANK interrupt. As a result of the determination, if it is not a V-BLANK interrupt, the process proceeds to step R12 to determine whether it is a communication interrupt due to a reset signal from the one-chip microcomputer 21. If the result of this determination is that it is not a communication interrupt, the interrupt processing is terminated as it is, and the display control general flow shown in FIG. 13 is resumed. However, if it is a communication interrupt, the reception processing is performed in step R15 and the interrupt processing is terminated. Then, the display returns to the general flow of display control in FIG.
[0145]
This reception process (step R15) is a process of receiving a command signal (including a mode signal) transmitted from the one-chip microcomputer 21 in the accessory control circuit 20 in accordance with the timing of the strobe signal.
[0146]
On the other hand, if the result of determination in step R11 is a V-BLANK interrupt, after image data transfer processing in step R13, image creation flag setting processing for setting an image creation flag in the CPU 41 is performed in step R14.
[0147]
After completion of the image flag setting process (step R14), the interruption process is terminated and the process returns to the display control general flow of FIG.
[0148]
Next, the operation of the reach variable display game performed by the game control and display control described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0149]
21 to 24 show the variable display portion 4a in which the reach A (FIG. 21), reach B (FIG. 22), reach C (FIG. 23), and reach D (FIG. 24) games are performed in the reach variable display game. It is an image figure which shows an example of a display mode.
[0150]
When reach A is selected in the distribution process of step S53 or step S62 of the reach mode determination process of FIGS. 8 and 9, for example, the reach display game as shown in FIG. 21 is performed in the variable display section 4a. . Specifically, when the reach mode is reached (for example, “7, 7, −” (− indicates still changing)), a “criminal” character 427 appears. Then, the message “Aim at the hit!” 428 is displayed blinking, and the reach A game in which the “criminal” character 427 hits a handgun toward the symbol being reached is started. This reach A game is a big hit if the “criminal” character 427 hits 6 shots while hitting a reach scroll (eg 1 to 3 laps) and hits a winning symbol (eg “7”). It is a game. At this time, at the moment of hitting the ball, the target symbol flashes once, and then the background color of the symbol changes from, for example, green to yellow ((a) of FIG. 21). Then, if the hit symbol does not hit even after 6 shots, the message image “What's this!” 429 appears and the reach A game ends ((c) in FIG. 21). In addition, when the “criminal” character 430 moves from a handgun to a machine gun during the game, a game is performed in which the number of balls becomes infinite and hits 100% ((b) of FIG. 21).
[0151]
In addition, when reach B is selected in the distribution process of step S53 or step S62, a game with reach contents as shown in FIG. 22, for example, is performed on the variable display unit 4a. Specifically, in a reach mode (for example, “7, 7, −” (− indicates still changing)), the “woman police” character 431 appears from the left end while twisting handcuffs ((a of FIG. 22 )). Then, the message “I will arrest you!” 432 is displayed and the reach B game starts. This reach B game is a game in which a “woman police” character 431 pulls handcuffs back to a symbol (for example, “6” 433) that passes the symbol stop position during reach scroll (for example, one to three laps). Yes, if it is a winning symbol (for example, “7”), it will be a big hit ((b) and (c) in FIG. 22).
[0152]
When reach C is selected in the distribution process of step S53 or step S62, a game with reach contents as shown in FIG. 23 is performed on the variable display unit 4a, for example. Specifically, when reaching a reach mode (for example, “7, 7,-” (− indicates still changing)), a “drob” character 434 appears from the left end ((a) of FIG. 23), and reach C The game starts. This reach C game is based on the probability that the “Drobo” character 434 steals the lost symbol 435 passing through the symbol stop position and puts it in the furoshiki 436 during reach scroll (for example, one to three laps). (B) and (c) in FIG. 23) If the symbol stops at the symbol stop position (for example, “7”), it is a big hit. At this time, if an attempt is made to put the stolen symbol 437 into the furoshiki 438, after the stolen symbol 437 disappears, the furoshiki 439 is temporarily expanded and contracted. When the lost symbol is confirmed, the message “Yabe! Escape” 440 is displayed, and the “Drobo” character 441 disappears from the screen.
[0153]
In addition, when reach D is selected in the distribution process of step S53 or step S62, a game with reach contents as shown in FIG. 24 is performed on the variable display section 4a, for example. Specifically, when reaching a reach mode (for example, “7, 7, −” (− indicates still changing)), a “drob” character 442 appears from the left end and a reach D game is started. This reach D game is similar to the reach C game, while the reach scroll (for example, from 1 to 3 laps), the “droke” character 442 steals the lost symbol 443 passing the symbol stop position in the furoshiki 444. In this game, the probability of winning is increased, but at this time, the surrounding image area including the “Drobo” character 442 is spotlighted 445, and the other image display areas are shaded to stand out. No image display 446 is made (FIG. 24A). Therefore, the player pays attention to the spotlight display area, and the interest of the reach variable display game is enhanced. Subsequently, an operation is performed in which the “Drobo” character 447 is hidden behind the symbol 448 and scrolls together. At this time, the surrounding image display area including the stop position of the symbol being scrolled (right symbol) is spotlighted 449 ((b) of FIG. 24). Then, after one round of high-speed scrolling, the hidden symbol 448 of the “drob” character 447 moves up and down from the symbol stop position twice (FIG. 24C). After repeating this series of operations again, it finally stops at the symbol stop position. As a result, if it is a winning symbol (for example, “7”), it is a big hit.
[0154]
According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above, spotlight display control included in the image display control means for performing image display control of the variable display device 4 provided in the display control circuit 40. Depending on the means, a predetermined image display area (for example, an image display area 407 at the time of calling or an image display area 449 during a reach variable display game) is changed to another image display area (for example, the image display area 406 at the time of calling, Spotlight display control that is more conspicuous than the image display area 446 during the reach variable display game, etc., so that the image display area of interest (for example, the reach variable display area) can be displayed with more emphasis. Therefore, the interest of the display contents of the game is improved as compared with the prior art, and the player can further enjoy the game.
[0155]
In this case, since the game area or game content display can be spotlighted, for example, it is possible to immediately recognize what is important now in the game, and even the beginner can display the game content or game-related display content. Easy to grasp.
[0156]
Further, since the display area related to the reach variable display game is spotlight-displayed on the image display surface by the spotlight image display control means, the display area related to the reach variable display game is emphasized, and the occurrence of the reach occurs. It is possible to further improve the sense of expectation for the effect of time and the occurrence of a special game state by the player.
[0157]
In this case, for example, by suppressing the area for spotlight display to a minimum (for example, only the final symbol stop area), the expectation for the occurrence of a special gaming state at the time of reach can be further enhanced. The fun of the game is further improved.
[0158]
Further, the image display control means displays a predetermined character image on the image display surface during the variable display game, and the spotlight image display control means causes the display area including the predetermined character image to be spotlight displayed. Since the character image can be emphasized by spotlight display, the effect of image display is further improved.
[0159]
In this case, for example, when a plurality of types of character images appear and the occurrence rate of the special gaming state changes depending on the type of character image at the time of reach, the character image is displayed by spotlight display. It becomes clear what the character image is, and it is possible to enhance the expectation for the interest during the reach and the occurrence of the special game state.
[0160]
In addition, even when the same character image appears, the difference in the reliability (expectation) of occurrence of the special gaming state (bonus) can be given by the spotlight display, so the expectation for the occurrence of the special gaming state can be further increased. Can be improved.
[0161]
Note that the gaming machines include pachinko gaming machines, pachikon machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and other ball ball gaming machines, pachislot machines, slot machines, and the like.
[0162]
The identification information includes symbols such as numbers, letters, symbols and characters, and marks (identification marks) that can be visually identified such as colors.
[0163]
The variable display device capable of displaying an image may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, or a display device in which these devices and a number of issuing elements are arranged, and a rotating drum are used. It may be combined with a mechanical display device or the like as long as it includes an image displayable area.
[0164]
The special result mode is a predetermined result mode in which a special game state is generated in the game with the variable display device. For example, in the first type of pachinko gaming machine, a special stop display result mode (for example, “1”, “2”, “3”, etc.) in which the game result mode of the variable display game by the variable display device is predetermined. It may be determined in any way, for example, in the form of a double-eyed eye that has three.
[0165]
The special game state refers to a game state (a state in which a large number of game media can be easily acquired) that is particularly advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game. For example, a special winning opening (a special variation in the first type pachinko game machine) (Also called a prize-winning device)), the state of the right generation in the third kind of pachinko machine, or the state in which the electric combination in the general electric machine having a plurality of electric combination is opened, in the slot machine There are bonus games.
[0166]
The reach variable display game is a display game for decorating and informing the state that the possibility of becoming a special result mode is high. For example, a slow scroll of the last stop symbol, a long-time fluctuation display, a character, etc. Decoration display, blinking of decoration lamp, output of decoration sound (including voice synthesis), and the like.
[0167]
The predetermined image display area is an image display area for spotlight display, and may be arbitrarily determined.
[0168]
In this embodiment, spotlight display is performed at the time of call display, at the time of jackpot occurrence, at the time of reach variable display game, but at other game states (for example, when probability change or probability variable symbol reach occurs) May be.
[0169]
In the above embodiment, the spotlight display control uses display control in which the predetermined image display area is left as it is and the other image display areas are shaded images. Display control for making a transparent image or opaque image, or display control with a difference in brightness between a predetermined image display area and other image display areas may be used. The predetermined image display area may be visually compared with other image display areas. What is necessary is just to make the display control clear.
[0170]
【The invention's effect】
According to invention of Claim 1,The spotlight image display control means of the image display control means performs spotlight display control that makes the predetermined image display area in the image display area of the variable display device visually clearer than the other image display areas. A sprite process by the display control means displays a shaded image that shades an image display area other than the predetermined image display area.Therefore, the image display area of interest can be displayed with more emphasis, and the interest of the display content of the game is improved as compared with the conventional one, so that the player can further enjoy the game.
[0171]
In addition, since the game area or game content display can be spotlighted, for example, it is possible to immediately recognize what is important now in the game, and even a beginner can easily display game content or game-related display content. Can be grasped.
[0172]
  AlsoThe spotlight image display control means spotlight-displays at least a part of the image display area related to the reach variable display game, so that the image display area related to the reach variable display game is emphasized and the reach is generated. It is possible to further improve the sense of expectation for the effect of time and the occurrence of a special game state by the player.
[0173]
In addition, for example, by limiting the area for spotlight display to a minimum (for example, only the final symbol stop area), it is possible to further increase the expectation for the occurrence of a special gaming state at the time of reach. Is even more interesting.
[0174]
  Also,A predetermined character image is displayed in the image display area during the variable display game by the image display control means, and an image display area including the predetermined character image is spotlight displayed by the spotlight image display control means. Since the image can be emphasized by spotlight display, the effect of image display is further improved.
[0175]
In addition, for example, when a plurality of types of character images appear and the occurrence rate of the special gaming state changes depending on the type of character image at the time of reach, the character image is displayed in a spotlight so that the time of reach occurs. The type of reach is clarified by the character image displayed in the spotlight, and the expectation for the occurrence of the interest at the time of reach and the occurrence of the special game state can be enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 shows an accessory control circuit 20 that controls the game system installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine, and a display that controls display of the main variable display section 4a under the control of the accessory control circuit 20. 3 is a main control block diagram of a control circuit 40. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a main control block diagram of a display control circuit 40 that controls display of the variable display section 4a under the control of the accessory control circuit 20;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a main game control process (general flow) performed by the accessory control circuit 20;
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a flow of control processing from step S5 to step S12 of the general flow of FIG. 4;
6 is a flowchart of subroutine processing of SW input processing (step S3) in the general flow of FIG. 4;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of subroutine processing of ordinary processing performed in step S5 of the general flow (FIG. 4).
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a subroutine process of a reach mode determination process performed in the subroutine process of the normal process of FIG.
9 is a flowchart of processing branched at A in the subroutine processing of the reach mode determination processing of FIG. 8. FIG.
FIG. 10 is a chart showing reach contents in each reach mode determined by the reach mode determination process of FIGS. 8 and 9;
11 is a configuration diagram of command data transmitted during a reach stop operation transmitted from the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the display control circuit 40. FIG.
12 is a data configuration chart of sub-mode (1) in the command data of FIG.
13 is a flowchart of a control processing procedure (a general flow of display control) of display control processing of the variable display section 4a performed by the display control circuit 40. FIG.
14 is a flowchart of an interrupt process performed during the general flow of display control in FIG. 6 based on an interrupt signal input to the display control circuit 40. FIG.
15 is an image diagram of the variable display unit 4a showing a state in which a shaded image for spotlight display that is performed in the sprite processing in the general flow of the display control of FIG. 12 is displayed.
FIG. 16 is an example of a customer-calling call display of the variable display section 4a to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 17 is a configuration diagram of a symbol image used in a variable display game in the variable display device according to the present invention.
FIG. 18 is an image diagram of a variable display section 4a showing an example of a result mode of a variable display game in the variable display device according to the present invention.
FIG. 19 is an image diagram of the variable display section 4a showing a state where the result of the variable display game in the variable display device according to the present invention is a jackpot result.
20 is an image diagram of the variable display section 4a showing the jackpot effect display at the time of jackpot occurrence shown in FIG.
FIG. 21 is an image diagram showing an embodiment of a display mode of the variable display section 4a in which a reach A game is performed in a reach variable display game.
FIG. 22 is an image diagram showing an embodiment of a display mode of the variable display section 4a in which a reach B game is performed in a reach variable display game.
FIG. 23 is an image diagram showing an embodiment of a display mode of the variable display section 4a in which a reach C game is performed in a reach variable display game.
FIG. 24 is an image diagram showing one embodiment of a display mode of the variable display section 4a in which a reach D game is performed in a reach variable display game.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Game board (game machine)
4. Variable display device
20 accessory control circuit (display control means)
40 Display control circuit (display control means)

Claims (1)

A variable display device having a variable display unit capable of displaying a variable display game of a plurality of types of identification information , and image display control means for performing image display control in the variable display unit of the variable display device , the image display In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game by is a special result mode,
The image display control means includes
While performing image display control to display a predetermined character in the image display area during the variable display game,
A spot for spotlight display that makes the predetermined image display area visually clear by displaying a shaded image in which an image display area other than the predetermined image display area in the image display area of the variable display unit is shaded Including light image display control means,
The spotlight image display control means includes
In the gaming machine, when a reach variable display game occurs in which the possibility of generating the special game state is increased in the process of obtaining the result of the variable display game,
When a character is displayed in front of the identification information in the image display area of the variable display section, the surrounding image display area including the character is spotlight displayed as the predetermined image display area,
The character moves to a reach stop where the identification information variably displayed in the reach variable display game stops and generates the special game state among the identification information variably displayed in the reach variable display game. When a character is displayed behind the identification information and variable display is performed together with the identification information, the surrounding image display area including the reach stop unit is spotlight displayed as the predetermined image display area. Gaming machine.

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