JP2011229764A - Game machine, and performance method and performance program for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can provide enjoyment to a player by effectively reducing and displaying an identification pattern or a decorative pattern thereof on a liquid crystal screen in a ready-to-win state or the like to display a performance image over the whole surface of a performance screen to the player, and a performance method and a performance program for the game machine.SOLUTION: In the game machine 1, when display control of a performance image to a display screen is performed in accordance with a game state based on a control command, a plurality of identification patterns are superimposed on corresponding decorative patterns, and displayed in a plurality of lines of display areas on the display screen to start variation of patterns. When the plurality of lines of identification patterns reach a predetermined combination, the plurality of lines of identification patterns and the decorative patterns thereof are temporarily stopped. Further, the plurality of identification patterns and the decorative patterns thereof which have been temporarily stopped are reduced and moved to an end part of the display area of the display screen, and the display mode of the decorative patterns is changed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a gaming machine rendering method, and a rendering program that display a rendering image on a liquid crystal screen to improve the interest of the player's game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Recent gaming machines have become mainstream in which an effect image composed of various moving images and still images is displayed on a liquid crystal display device, and an effect that excites a player's game is performed. As an example, in a gaming machine, a lottery is performed in the main control device (main control board) when a game ball enters the starting port (starting area), and an effect pattern control command determined based on the lottery Is transmitted to the effect control device (effect control board), and the effect control board causes the image control board that controls the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device to perform an image effect corresponding to the control command. In particular, in recent gaming machines, the production patterns have been diversified by increasing the size of the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device, mounting various types of objects, and increasing the number of lamps in the lamp device, etc., providing various effects to the players It is devised to do.

  In such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, for example, three numerical symbol display areas on the liquid crystal screen are displayed in a variable manner, and all three numeric symbols are aligned in a horizontal line such as “777”. If it is, the game shifts to a special game state that is a big hit. In addition, when three numerical symbols are stopped from the variable display, for example, the left and right numerical symbols of the three numerical symbols are stopped first, and only the central numerical symbol is displayed in a variable state to reach a reach state. . Then, during this reach state, various effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal screen, and finally the central number symbol stops while enhancing the player's expectation for occurrence of the jackpot. The following gaming machines are known as examples of further increasing the effect of such reach.

  In Patent Document 1, a back symbol is superimposed and displayed on each numeric symbol in a three-row numeric symbol display unit as a variation image at the normal probability, and each left and middle numeric symbol that has been previously determined is reduced during reach variation. A gaming machine that is displayed as a reach symbol on the upper side and causes a new character symbol to appear on the symbol display portion is described.

  In Patent Document 2, when an initial command is detected, three numeric symbols are displayed in three horizontal rows in the symbol display area, and character symbols are superimposed on the rear of each numeric symbol to generate reach. The left row of numeric symbols and character designs, and the right row of numeric symbols and character designs are reduced in the upper corner of the screen, and the middle row of numeric symbols are enlarged and displayed in the lower right corner, reaching the background. A gaming machine that scrolls symbols from left to right is described.

JP-A-8-141171 JP 2002-253789 A

  As described above, some conventional gaming machines have been devised to display a larger effect image on reach on the liquid crystal screen to enhance the effect on the player. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although two numerical symbols determined at the time of reach occurrence are reduced and moved upward, the two numerical symbols are variably displayed in the area where the effect image is displayed. It is limited to the area (about two-thirds of the display screen) and is not displayed over the entire display screen. In addition, the back symbol corresponding to the character symbol superimposed on the two numeric symbols displayed in a reduced size is not displayed in the reduced size display, and the effect for enhancing the visual taste of the number symbol is achieved. It can no longer be obtained from the number design.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, the two numeric symbols and the character symbol determined at the time of the reach are moved to the upper corner of the screen and displayed in a reduced size, and a large reach effect image is displayed at the center of the display area. Although it is displayed, the character design is only reduced and displayed at the upper corner of the screen, and the character design itself partially hides the reach effect image. Furthermore, since the numerical symbol is also displayed in a reduced size together with the character symbol, the numerical symbol is buried in the character symbol, making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the symbol symbol.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and effectively displays an identification image on the liquid crystal screen and its decoration pattern on a liquid crystal screen when reaching, etc. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, a gaming machine presentation method and a presentation program that can be displayed and enjoyed over the entire surface.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a main control means for outputting a control command, a display means for displaying an effect image, and the effect image on the display means in accordance with the gaming state based on the control command. A gaming machine comprising display control means for performing display control, wherein the display control means stores a plurality of identification symbols and one or a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to each identification symbol, and the plurality of identification symbols. When the change starting means for superimposing the symbol on the corresponding decorative design is displayed in a plurality of display areas of the display means to start the change of the design, and the identification symbols of the plurality of rows are in a predetermined combination , Temporary stop means for temporarily stopping the plurality of identification symbols and their decorative symbols, and temporarily stopping the plurality of identification symbols and their decorative symbols to temporarily end the display area of the display means. As well as dynamic, and characterized by comprising a display form changing means for changing the display mode of the decorative pattern.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the display mode changing unit is translucent to the display mode of the decorative design that is reduced and moved to the end of the display area of the display unit. It is characterized by changing to.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the temporary stop means has three identification symbols displayed in three horizontal rows in the display area of the display means and the left side of the decoration symbol. When the left and right identification symbols are in a predetermined combination, the left and right identification symbols are temporarily stopped, and the display mode changing means displays the left identification symbol and its decorative symbol at the upper left corner of the display area. The right identification symbol and its decorative symbol are respectively moved to the upper right end of the display area.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the display control unit swings the identification symbol and the decoration symbol reduced by the display mode changing unit. Is further provided.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a main control unit that outputs a control command, a display unit that displays an effect image, a plurality of identification symbols, and one or a plurality of decorations corresponding to each identification symbol. An effect method for a gaming machine, comprising a storage means for storing a design, and performing display control of the effect image on the display means in accordance with a gaming state based on the control command, wherein the plurality of identification symbols are supported. When the variation starting step of superimposing the decorative symbols on the display means and displaying them in a plurality of columns of display areas to start the variation of the symbols and the plurality of columns of identification symbols are in a predetermined combination, Temporarily stopping a plurality of identification symbols and their decorative symbols, and temporarily stopping the plurality of temporarily stopped identification symbols and their decorative symbols and moving them to the end of the display area of the display means Moni, and characterized by having a display mode changing step of changing the display mode of the decorative pattern.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the above-described problem, an effect program according to the present invention includes a main control unit that outputs a control command, a display unit that displays an effect image, a plurality of identification symbols, and one corresponding to each identification symbol. Or a storage means for storing a plurality of decorative symbols, wherein the plurality of identification symbols correspond to a gaming machine that performs display control of the effect image on the display means in accordance with a gaming state based on the control command. When the variation start procedure for starting the variation of the symbols by superimposing them on the decorative symbols and displaying them in the display areas of the plurality of columns of the display means, and the plurality of identification symbols in a predetermined combination, the plurality of A temporary stop procedure for temporarily stopping the identification symbol of the column and its decorative symbol, and the plurality of temporarily stopped identification symbols and their decorative symbols are reduced and moved to the end of the display area of the display means Together, and is characterized in that to execute a display mode changing procedure for changing the display mode of the decorative pattern.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to entertain and display an effect image over the entire effect screen for the player by effectively reducing and displaying the identification symbol on the liquid crystal screen and its decoration symbol at the time of reach or the like.

  In addition, according to the present invention, even when the effect image is displayed on every corner of the effect screen, the player can enjoy the display of the effect image without worrying about shielding with a decorative design or the like as in the past.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the player aware of the fluctuation of the central identification symbol, and to open the central portion so that the reach effect can be displayed and enjoyed on the entire effect screen.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, the player can be made aware of the presence of the decorative pattern by swinging even if the display form of the decorative symbol is not transparent due to, for example, translucency.

It is a front view which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the back surface side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of the main control board of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of the presentation control board of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the reach | attainment process (step S13) of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating concretely a series of effect processing in the case of becoming a big hit state from the reach effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. Further, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

  The game ball fired as described above moves up between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each general winning opening 7 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 7a. When the general winning opening detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, at the lower position of the game area 6, similarly to the general winning port 7, a first start port 9 and a second start port 10 through which game balls can enter are provided. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state. It is movable and controlled. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, it is impossible or difficult to receive the game ball due to the obstacle 10d positioned right above the second starting port 10. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the switch detects the entry of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as “hit a lottery”), is performed. Also, when the detection switches 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a first grand prize winning port 11 is provided below the game area 6 (just below the second starting port). The first grand prize opening 11 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when the long hit game is started, the first big prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the big prize opening / closing door 11b serves as a tray for guiding the game ball into the first big winning opening 11. It functions and the game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 11.

  In addition, a second grand prize winning port 90 is provided immediately below the first starting port 9 below the game area 6. The second grand prize opening 90 normally contains the second big prize mouth tray device 90b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball, but a short hit game or a small hit game is started. Then, the second grand prize receiving tray device 90b slides in the forward direction, and the game ball can enter.

  The first grand prize port 11 and the second grand prize port 90 are provided with a first grand prize port detection switch 11a and a second grand prize port detection switch 90a, respectively. When the two major winning opening detection switch 90a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball (for example, nine game balls) is paid out.

  Furthermore, in the gaming area 6, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided on the right side of the second starting port 10 so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery is performed.

  The lowermost part of the game area 6 is a discharge port for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the first major winning port 11. 12 is provided.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects. Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal screen (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. Further, both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2 are An effect lighting device 16 is provided, and on the left side of the operation handle 3, an effect button 17 on which a player can perform an operation such as an effect is provided. The effect buttons 17 are also called “operation buttons” or “chance buttons”, and are constituted by convex buttons, and the player performs operations such as pressing the buttons. The effect button 17 may be an input pad or the like that employs a touch panel method, instead of a button that is pressed.

  The effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

  The effect button 17 displays, for example, an effect button image resembling the effect button 17 when the operation (push-down) reception is valid on the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device 13. An effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button is performed. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect lighting device 16 and the like according to this operation. The further production by is executed.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed. For example, the effect symbol 30 scrolls and displays three numbers, and stops the scrolling after a predetermined time, and displays a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 composed of a speaker, and in addition to each of the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed. However, the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing the lottery result of the jackpot that was performed when a game ball entered the second starting port 10, and the display mode is as described above. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the one special symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. When the normal symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot is reserved. More specifically, the right to win a jackpot where a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as a first hold, and a game ball is retained and retained at the second start port 10. The jackpot lottery right is reserved as a second hold.

  For these holds, the upper limit reserved number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of the second reserved reserves as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (on the player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism portion 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end side in the left-right direction using the hinge mechanism portion 111 as a fulcrum. (For example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 111, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 that detects whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. In addition, a power plug 50 and a power switch (not shown) for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 are also provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, game progress control by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 101 is a device that controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, a general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, a first large winning opening detection switch 11a, a second A big prize opening detection switch 90 a is connected so that a detection signal of a game ball is input to the main control board 101.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing operation for opening / closing the first large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. A solenoid 11c and a second grand prize opening / closing solenoid 90c are connected, and a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, and a hold display, which constitute the symbol display device. The first special symbol hold indicator 22, the second special symbol hold indicator 23, and the normal symbol hold indicator 24 that constitute the device are connected, and various signals are output via the output port.

  Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

  The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, the main ROM 101b has a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a big hit, and when determining whether or not a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. Reference hit determination table, fall determination table for determining whether or not to end the high probability gaming state, symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol, determination for determining a gaming state change flag based on the special symbol Table, jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state based on the gaming state change flag and the data in the gaming state buffer, special electric accessory operating mode determination for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door 11b Table, long hit release mode determination table, short hit release mode determination table, small hits release mode determination table, special figure Variation pattern determination table or the like for determining the fluctuation pattern is stored.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol reserved number storage area, a normal symbol reserved storage area, a first special symbol reserved number storage area, a second special symbol reserved number storage area, a determination storage area, a first special symbol storage area, a first 2 special symbol memory area, remaining probability count storage area for high probability gaming state, remaining variation count storage area for short-time gaming state, round game count storage area, open count storage area, winning prize entry pitch storage area, gaming status storage An area, a game state buffer, a stop symbol data storage area, a game state change flag storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, and various timer counters are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  The power supply board 107 supplies power to the gaming machine via the power plug 50, and includes a backup power source composed of a capacitor. The power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine is monitored, and the power supply voltage is less than a predetermined value. When this happens, a power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. For example, the effect control board 102 causes the image control board 105 to execute various effects such as a reach effect, a notification effect of an operation instruction for the effect button 17, a jackpot effect, and a loss effect. In order to perform such processing, the effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and the main control board 101 is directed in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. It is connected so that it can communicate. The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program, data necessary for determining various games, tables, and the like.

  For example, the sub ROM 102b stores a variation effect pattern determination table or the like for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 101. The table is merely a characteristic table among the tables of the present embodiment, and a number of tables and programs (not shown) are provided in addition to the progress of the game.

  The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the sub RAM 102c is provided with a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, and the like. Note that these storage areas merely list characteristic storage areas of the storage areas of the present embodiment as an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date or a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine 1 when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and is supplied from backup power mounted on the power supply board 107 when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off. It operates with a power source that operates. Therefore, the RTC 102d can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine 1 is powered off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 102 and operated by the battery.

  Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if a game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game ball is fired on the launch control board 106. Sending fire control data that allows

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization control of the launch solenoid 4a is performed, and the game ball is launched.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) since one piece is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp ROM 104b for controlling the lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controlling the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. A lamp RAM 104c is provided. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU 105a, an image ROM 105b, an image RAM (VRAM) 105c, an audio CPU 105d, an audio ROM 105e, and an audio RAM 105f for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

  Here, the audio ROM 105e stores a large number of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU 105d reads a predetermined program into the audio RAM 105f based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, audio output control is performed in the audio output device 18.

  The image ROM 105b of the image control board 105 stores a large number of various image data such as effect symbols 30 and background symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The image CPU 105 a performs display control for reading predetermined image data from the image ROM 105 b to the VRAM 105 c based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 13. For example, based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the image CPU 105a reads background images, various effect design images such as reach effects, character images, and notification images to the player from the image ROM 105b and stores them in the VRAM 105c. Writing and displaying these images on the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  On the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image, and the notification image for instructing the player to perform various operation instructions etc. It is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the character image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 105c by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method.

  Next, image effect control displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining processing of the main control board 101 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Note that the processing described below is realized by the main CPU 101a of the main control board 101 executing a program stored in the main ROM 101b.

  When the main CPU 101a of the main control board 101 detects that a game ball has won a winning winning opening as a main process with each detection switch (step S1), it acquires a random number (step S2). Then, the main CPU 102a transmits an effect pattern control command to the effect control board 102 based on the acquired random number value (step S3).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining processing of the effect control board 102 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Note that the processing described below is realized when the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 executes a program stored in the sub ROM 102b.

  When receiving the effect pattern control command from the main control board 101 (step S11), the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 determines whether or not the effect pattern control command is a specific command (step S12). In the present embodiment, a reach effect command will be described as an example of a specific command.

  If it is determined in step S12 that the received effect control command is a specific command (YES), the sub CPU 102a controls the image control board 105 to display a reach effect pattern on the liquid crystal display device 13 (step S12). S13).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the reach effect process (step S13) of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
First, based on a command from the sub CPU 102a, the image CPU 105a reads from the image ROM 105b the variation pattern data of the decoration symbol for decorating the identification symbol and the identification symbol to be displayed behind it, and displays the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 13. (Step S13a). In the present embodiment, a card on which a female figure for displaying a numerical symbol composed of Arabic numerals as an identification symbol and a back of the numerical symbol as a decorative symbol is used. In the present embodiment, three identification symbols indicated by Arabic numerals are displayed as identification symbol columns in three horizontal rows on the liquid crystal screen, and at that time, a decorative symbol is displayed behind each identification symbol, and further the decorative symbol is displayed. It is assumed that a background symbol is displayed as an effect image behind the. Further, in the following description, a still image on which a picture of a woman is drawn is used as the decorative design, but these decorative designs may be moving images. Further, a still image corresponding to the reach effect displayed on the entire liquid crystal screen as a background pattern may be changed (for example, switched and displayed) in accordance with the effect content. Further, it may be a moving image combined with reach production contents.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for specifically explaining a series of effect processing when the reach effect is displayed from the reach effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7A, a numerical symbol sequence composed of identification symbols (numerical symbols) 71a, 72a, and 73a and a decorative symbol sequence composed of decorative symbols 71b, 72b, and 73b are arranged in three horizontal rows and superimposed first. It is a figure which shows the state displayed automatically. In addition to the Arabic numerals, Chinese numerals, alphabets, and other identifiable characters and figures may be used as the identification symbols. Further, as a decorative design, a design such as a character related to a decorated character or a reach effect may be used in addition to a simple design for decoration.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a controls the image control board 105, and starts to change both the identification symbol row and the decorative symbol row on the liquid crystal display device 13 (step S13b). FIG. 7B is a diagram showing a state in which the variation of the numeric symbol sequence and the decorative symbol sequence has started. As shown in FIG. 7 (b), in the variation state, the numerical symbol and the decorative symbol are integrally moved on the liquid crystal screen in the vertical direction (in this embodiment, the numerical symbol is switched from the top to the bottom). Switch to display).

  Next, the sub CPU 102a controls the image control board 105 to temporarily stop the left numerical symbol 71c and the decorative symbol 71d with predetermined symbols (in this embodiment, the symbol “7” and the corresponding decorative symbol). Similarly, the right numerical symbol 73c and the decorative symbol 73d are also temporarily stopped to generate reach (step S13c). FIG. 7C is a diagram showing a state where reach has occurred due to temporary stop of the left and right numeric symbols and decorative symbols. In the temporary stop state described above, the numerical symbols 71c and 73c and the decorative symbols 71d and 73d during the temporary stop may be swung.

  Next, when the image control board 105 is in a reach state, as shown in FIG. 7D, the left and right numerical symbols 71e and 73e and the decorative symbols 71f and 73f are respectively displayed on the upper left and upper right of the screen. The decorative pattern 71f, 73f is displayed in a semi-transparent manner while being reduced by moving to the upper corner (step S13d). Note that the left and right numerical symbols 71e and 73e and the decorative symbols 71f and 73f may be moved after being reduced, or an effect of being reduced with movement may be performed. The same applies to the translucent rendering of the left and right decorative designs. In addition, since the left and right symbols are moved to the upper corners of the screen, they are in a temporary stop state, and thus the reduced temporary symbols 71c and 73c and decorative symbols 71d and 73d are shaken at the upper corners of the screen. You may make it move. Further, the transparency of the decorative symbol displayed in a semi-transparent manner may be set and changed by the manager of the gaming machine 1 or the player, instead of a fixed value.

  Even after the left and right numeric symbols and decorative symbols move to the upper corner in step S13d, the middle row of numeric symbols 72e and decorative symbols 72f are scrolled from the top to the bottom and displayed. Then, it is detected whether or not there is a symbol confirmation command (step S13e). In this embodiment, the symbol is determined when the symbol determination time has elapsed. Therefore, when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has been issued (NO), the left column of the numeric symbol 71g and the decorative symbol 71h, the middle column of the numeric symbol 72g and the decorative symbol 72h, and the right column of the numeric symbol 73g and the decorative symbol 73h. Are displayed in a horizontal row (step S13f). FIG. 7E is a diagram showing a state in which the left, middle, and right columns of numerical symbols and decorative symbols are displayed in a horizontal row after the symbol confirmation command is issued. In this case as well, the numerical symbols 71g, 72g, 7g stopped in the horizontal row and the decorative symbols 71h, 72h, 73h may be swung.

  After the symbol is determined in step S13f, the effect control board 102 determines whether the determination of the symbol indicates a jackpot (step S14). In the present embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 7E, when all three rows of numerical symbols are aligned with the same number, a big hit is generated. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (YES), for example, as shown in FIG. 7 (f) as a big hit effect, after erasing the numerical design and decorative design from the screen, or at the same time or before, A special jackpot symbol is displayed as a background symbol.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that the received effect pattern command is not a specific command (NO), the sub CPU 102a performs another effect process according to the received effect pattern command (step S17).

  The specific configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above is not limited to the embodiment, and the present invention can be applied even if there is a design change or the like without departing from the gist of the present invention. included. For example, in the above embodiment, the reach effect command is used as an example of the specific command, but other commands may be used. For example, the specific command includes a jackpot command transmitted during the continuation of the jackpot state, a jackpot start command for starting the jackpot state processing, a jackpot end command for ending the jackpot state processing, A jackpot reach command for executing processing in the normal reach state, a power-on command for executing processing at the time of power-on in the peripheral portion, and a customer waiting demo command for executing a demonstration display in the non-game state in the peripheral portion , A customer waiting demonstration stop command for stopping the demonstration display in the non-gaming state in the peripheral part, a detach command for executing processing when the lottery result at the lottery is out of the peripheral part, a normal electric accessory (electric tulip ) Special lottery is short as well as open lottery and so-called fake jackpot Only it may be small per command and the like transmitted for the duration of the small contact state so as to open. In addition to the above, the specific command may be, for example, a power off command, a miss reach command, a miss non-reach command, a round start command, a round end command, or the like.

  Further, the color, shape and size of the effect button image, the display position on the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 and the like are not limited to the above embodiment, and the design can be changed without departing from the gist of the present invention. And the like are included in the present invention.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine such as a sparrow ball gaming machine or an arrangement ball. The present invention can also be applied to other game machines such as a spinning machine such as a machine or a slot machine. Also in these gaming machines, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained by configuring in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 13 Liquid crystal display device 17 Effect button 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
102d RTC
105 Image control board

Claims (6)

A gaming machine comprising: main control means for outputting a control command; display means for displaying an effect image; and display control means for performing display control of the effect image on the display means in accordance with a gaming state based on the control command. There,
The display control means is
Storage means for storing a plurality of identification symbols and one or more decorative symbols corresponding to each identification symbol;
A variation starting means for superimposing the plurality of identification symbols on the corresponding decorative symbols and displaying them in a plurality of columns of display areas of the display means, respectively, and starting variation of the symbols;
Temporary stop means for temporarily stopping the multiple rows of identification symbols and the decorative symbols when the multiple rows of identification symbols are in a predetermined combination;
A plurality of temporarily stopped identification symbols and their decoration symbols are reduced and moved to the end of the display area of the display means, and the display mode changing means for changing the display mode of the decoration symbols is provided. A gaming machine characterized by   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display mode changing unit changes the display mode of the decorative symbol that has been reduced and moved to the end of the display area of the display unit to be translucent. When the temporary stop means has a predetermined combination of the three identification symbols displayed in three horizontal rows in the display area of the display means and the identification symbols on the left and right sides of the decoration symbol, the left and right sides Temporarily stop the identification symbol of
The display mode changing means moves the left identification symbol and its decorative symbol to the upper left end of the display region, and moves the right identification symbol and its decorative symbol to the upper right end of the display region. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.   The said display control means is further provided with the swinging means to rock | fluctuate the said identification symbol reduced by the said display mode change means, and the said decoration symbol, The any one of Claim 1 to 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described. The control command includes a main control means for outputting a control command, a display means for displaying an effect image, and a storage means for storing a plurality of identification symbols and one or a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to each identification symbol. An effect method for a gaming machine that performs display control of the effect image on the display means in accordance with a gaming state based on the game state,
A variation starting step of superimposing the plurality of identification symbols on the corresponding decorative symbols and displaying them in a plurality of columns of display areas of the display means to start variation of the symbols;
A temporary stop step of temporarily stopping the plurality of rows of identification symbols and their decorative symbols when the plurality of rows of identification symbols are in a predetermined combination;
A plurality of temporarily stopped identification symbols and their decorative symbols are reduced and moved to the end of the display area of the display means, and a display mode changing step for changing the display mode of the decorative symbols is included. A game machine production method characterized by the above. The control command includes a main control means for outputting a control command, a display means for displaying an effect image, and a storage means for storing a plurality of identification symbols and one or a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to each identification symbol. In a gaming machine that performs display control of the effect image on the display means according to the gaming state based on
A variation start procedure for starting the variation of the symbols by superimposing the plurality of identification symbols on the corresponding decorative symbols and displaying them in a plurality of display areas of the display means;
A temporary stop procedure for temporarily stopping the plurality of rows of identification symbols and their decorative symbols when the plurality of rows of identification symbols are in a predetermined combination;
The plurality of temporarily stopped identification symbols and their decorative symbols are reduced and moved to the end of the display area of the display means, and a display mode changing procedure for changing the display mode of the decorative symbols is executed. Production program for.