JP5361027B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve a reduction in the animated image data to be stored and the number of working areas and the simplification of synthesis of images in the display of images (for example, animated images) within respective sections of many pieces of identifying information when the identifying information made up of a prescribed identifying information display area section image and identifying images such as numeral images arrayed within the section involved is displayed in plurality on an image display device. <P>SOLUTION: In the pachinko game machine which is provided with an image display device capable of variably displaying the many pieces of identifying information made up of the identifying information display area section image, the identifying images existing within the identifying information display area section image and background images only displayable within the identifying information display area section image, each of the background images displayed in the many pieces of identifying information makes itself a partial image at a different position from each other in an integral base background image. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that shifts to a profit state advantageous to a player when the stop identification information after the identification information fluctuates for a predetermined time is in a predetermined mode, and in particular, a plurality of parts constituting the identification information The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that constructs variation mode data of identification information by synthesizing images.

In recent years, on an image display device, a symbol called identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time in various interesting ways, and then the symbol is stopped, and the stop symbol is a predetermined mode (for example, “777”). In this case, the type that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player is the most popular pachinko gaming machine at present. Here, the pachinko machine of that type performs a random lottery internally based on the flow of game balls into the winning port called the starting winning port, and transitions to a special gaming state when the lottery is won. The mechanism of letting you adopt is adopted. Since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the design and how to give it a high level of interest The focus is on that.
JP-A-2005-28028

  Here, the conventional symbol variation is a simple one in which only the symbol varies because the symbol display device is composed of 7 segments or dots. On the other hand, since the symbol display device is composed of liquid crystal or the like, the recent symbol variation is mainly a complicated one in which the symbol changes while changing the size or position of the symbol itself. For example, a plurality of symbol rows (for example, three rows) are displayed, and the symbols are displayed in a variable manner vertically and horizontally. Furthermore, the design itself is complicated, and not only the conventional numbers but also objects (for example, animals) integrated with the numbers are usually used. In particular, recently, a very elaborate type in which a moving image is displayed within one symbol has also appeared. Specifically, the symbol includes a predetermined identification information display area segment image and a numeric image arranged in the segment image, and is configured to display a moving image in the segment image.

  However, in the above type of model, when a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display device, a separate moving image is displayed independently for each symbol, so that moving image data corresponding to each symbol is displayed. In addition, for example, when adopting an image processing method in which moving images corresponding to each of the symbols are developed in different work areas (frame buffers), the number of work areas increases. There is a problem that image composition is also troublesome.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a case where a plurality of pieces of identification information composed of a predetermined identification information display area section image and identification images (for example, numeric images) arranged in the section image are displayed on the image display device. The object is to reduce the number of moving image data and work areas to be stored and to simplify image composition when displaying an image (for example, a moving image) in each section image of the plurality of identification information.

The present invention (1)
A pachinko gaming machine having an image display device for displaying an image in a predetermined display area, and capable of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player when the identification information displayed on the image display device is stopped and displayed as a predetermined combination In
An image displayed in the predetermined display area, a base background image consisting of one image; and
A display area partition image which is an image displayed on the base background image and is displayed so as to surround a part of the base background image;
One of a plurality of types of numbers is drawn, and an identification image that is an image in which the outer shape surrounding the drawn number is the same shape regardless of the type of the number, where one identification The information consists of a display area section image, a background image that is a display area surrounded by the display area section image, and an identification image, and the identification image has no transparency and the display area of the background image Is configured to be larger than the display area of the identification image,
A means for generating a plurality of identification information that can be variably displayed by pairing a display area partition image and an identification image, wherein the display area partition image in a certain identification information is different from the certain identification information. Doo is the same shape, and the background image in the different identification information from the identification information in the background image at a certain identity, pachinko gaming machine including an image generating means for generating to the different parts in the base background image is there.

The present invention (2) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein the base background image is a moving image.

  Furthermore, the above-described invention may be combined with one or any plurality of the following aspects.

This mode (1-1) is an image display device (decorative symbol display unit 14b) capable of variably displaying identification information including an identification information display area section image and an identification image existing in the identification information display area section image. ) With pachinko machines
The identification information display area section image data and the identification image data are stored as separate data, and when the identification information display area section image data and the identification image data are combined, when a predetermined condition is satisfied Is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that only the identification information display area section image data is synthesized in an enlarged form.

This aspect (1-2) includes an identification information display area partition image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b) for expanding the identification information display area partition image data,
Identification information display area section image data storage means (section image information storage section 1228b) for storing the identification information display area section image data;
In order to temporarily store development information of the identification information display area partition image data referred to when the identification information display area partition image data is expanded in the identification information display area partition image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b). Identification information display area section image development information temporary storage means (section image control information temporary storage means 1222b ₄ ),
The identification information display area section image data is read from the identification information display area section image data storage means (section image information storage section 1228b), and the identification information display area section image development information temporary storage section (partition image control information temporary storage section) is read. Based on the expansion information temporarily stored in the means 1222b ₄ ), the identification information display area partition image data is expanded in the identification information display area partition image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b) at a predetermined position and size. Identification information display area partition image frame buffer expansion means (partition image frame buffer expansion means 1222b),
An identification image frame buffer (number image frame buffer 1224a) for expanding the identification image data;
Identification image data storage means (number image information storage means 1228a) for storing the identification image data;
The identification image data is read from the identification image data storage means (number image information storage means 1228a), and temporarily stored in the identification information display area section image development information temporary storage section (section image control information temporary storage section 1222b ₄ ). Identification image frame buffer expansion means (number image frame buffer expansion means 1222a) for expanding the identification image data in the identification image frame buffer (number image frame buffer 1224a) at a predetermined position based on the expansion information;
The identification information display area partition image data expanded in the identification information display area partition image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b) and the identification image data expanded in the identification image frame buffer (number image frame buffer 1224a). Image composition control means (image composition control means 1225) for composition;
Display control means (display control means 1200) for displaying an image synthesized by the image synthesis control means (image synthesis control means 1225) on the image display device (decorative symbol display unit 14b);
The identification information display area partition image frame buffer expansion means (partition image frame buffer expansion means 1222b) reads identification information display area partition image data from the identification information display area partition image data storage means (partition image information storage means 1228b). At this time, the identification information display area partition image data enlargement control means (enlargement control) expands the identification information display area partition image data by the arithmetic processing and develops the identification information display area partition image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b). Means 1222b ₁ ) and
The identification image frame buffer expansion means (number image frame buffer expansion means 1222a) enlarges the identification image data by arithmetic processing when reading the identification image data from the identification image data storage means (number image information storage means 1228a). The identification image frame buffer expansion control means for expanding the identification image frame buffer (numbered image frame buffer 1224a) in some cases,
The mode (1-1), in which, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, only the identification information display area partition image frame buffer expansion means (partition image frame buffer expansion means 1222b) expands the identification information display area partition image data. This is a pachinko machine.

This aspect (1-3) includes an identification information display area section image, an identification image existing in the identification information display area section image, and a background image that can be displayed only in the identification information display area section image. In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with an image display device (decorative symbol display unit 14b) capable of variably displaying identification information composed of
The identification information display area section image data, the identification image data, and the background image data are stored as separate data, and a predetermined condition is set when the identification information display area section image data and the identification image data are combined. When the above is satisfied, the pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that only the identification information display area section image data or the identification information display area section image data and the background image are combined in an enlarged form.

  This aspect (1-4) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect (1-3), in which the predetermined condition is that the background image is displayed in the identification information display area section image.

  This aspect (1-5) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect (1-3) or (1-4), in which the background image is a moving image.

This aspect (1-6) includes an identification information display area partition image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b) for expanding the identification information display area partition image data,
Identification information display area section image data storage means (section image information storage section 1228b) for storing the identification information display area section image data;
In order to temporarily store development information of the identification information display area partition image data referred to when the identification information display area partition image data is expanded in the identification information display area partition image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b). Identification information display area section image development information temporary storage means (section image control information temporary storage means 1222b ₄ ),
The identification information display area section image data is read from the identification information display area section image data storage means (section image information storage section 1228b), and the identification information display area section image development information temporary storage section (partition image control information temporary storage section) is read. Based on the expansion information temporarily stored in the means 1222b ₄ ), the identification information display area partition image data is expanded in the identification information display area partition image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b) at a predetermined position and size. Identification information display area partition image frame buffer expansion means (partition image frame buffer expansion means 1222b),
An identification image frame buffer (number image frame buffer 1224a) for expanding the identification image data;
Identification image data storage means (number image information storage means 1228a) for storing the identification image data;
The identification image data is read from the identification image data storage means (number image information storage means 1228a), and temporarily stored in the identification information display area section image development information temporary storage section (section image control information temporary storage section 1222b ₄ ). Identification image frame buffer expansion means (number image frame buffer expansion means 1222a) for expanding the identification image data in the identification image frame buffer (number image frame buffer 1224a) at a predetermined position based on the expansion information;
A background image frame buffer (background frame buffer 1224c) for expanding the background image data;
Background image data storage means (background image information storage means 1228c) for storing the background image data;
A background image frame buffer expanding means for reading the background image data from the background image data storing means (background image information storing means 1228c) and expanding the background image data into the background image frame buffer (background frame buffer 1224c). (Background image frame buffer developing means 1222c);
The identification information display area section image data expanded in the identification information display area section image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b) and the identification image data expanded in the identification image frame buffer (number image frame buffer 1224a). And image composition control means (image composition control means 1225) for synthesizing the background image data developed in the background image frame buffer (background frame buffer 1224c),
Display control means (display control means 1200) for displaying an image synthesized by the image synthesis control means (image synthesis control means 1225) on the image display device (decorative symbol display unit 14b);
The identification information display area partition image frame buffer expansion means (partition image frame buffer expansion means 1222b) reads identification information display area partition image data from the identification information display area partition image data storage means (partition image information storage means 1228b). At this time, the identification information display area partition image data enlargement control means (enlargement control) expands the identification information display area partition image data by the arithmetic processing and develops the identification information display area partition image frame buffer (partition image frame buffer 1224b). Means 1222b ₁ ),
The identification image frame buffer expansion means (number image frame buffer expansion means 1222a) enlarges the identification image data by arithmetic processing when reading the identification image data from the identification image data storage means (number image information storage means 1228a). The identification image frame buffer expansion control means for expanding the identification image frame buffer (numbered image frame buffer 1224a) in some cases,
The background image frame buffer expanding means (background image frame buffer expanding means 1222c) enlarges the background image data by arithmetic processing when reading the background image data from the background image data storing means (background image information storing means 1228c). A background image frame buffer expansion control means for expanding the background image frame buffer (background frame buffer 1224c) in some cases,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, only the identification information display area partition image frame buffer expansion means (partition image frame buffer expansion means 1222b) expands the identification information display area partition image data or displays the identification information display Only the area partition image frame buffer expansion means (partition image frame buffer expansion means 1222b) and the background image frame buffer expansion means (background image frame buffer expansion means 1222c) expand the identification information display area partition image data and the background image data. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the aspects (1-3) to (1-5).

This mode (2-1) includes a start winning opening (start winning opening 11) through which game balls can flow,
A first identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 14a) capable of variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (special symbol);
A second identification information display unit (decoration symbol display unit 14b) capable of variably displaying and stopping the second identification information (decoration symbol);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 12) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A game content determination random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 112) for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening (start winning prize port 11);
First identification information display content determination means (symbol content determination means 114) for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) based on the game content determination random number;
Second identification information display content determination means (decoration) for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information (decoration symbol) based on the determination contents of the first identification information display content determination means (design content determination means 114) Symbol display content determination means 1211),
The first identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 14a) displays the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) determined by the first identification information display content determination unit (symbol content determination unit 114). First identification information display control means (special symbol display control means 120) for controlling to be displayed on,
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means (special game state) for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable winning port (large winning port 12) is opened Game transition determining means 110),
Special game execution means (special game transition determination execution means 140) for executing a special game with the variable winning opening (large winning opening 12) open;
The second identification information display unit (decorative symbol display unit) displays the variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information (decorative symbol) determined by the second identification information display content determination unit (decorative symbol display content determination unit 1211). 14b) and a second identification information display unit display control means (display control means 1200) for performing a predetermined display on the second identification information display part (decorative symbol display part 14b) during the special game. In a pachinko machine that has
The second identification information display unit display control means (display control means 1200) is configured so that the first identification information display content determination means (symbol content determination means 114) is the first identification information (special symbol) immediately after the special game ends. When the predetermined mode is determined as stop identification information, the end of the special game and the display of the change of the second identification information (decorative symbol) immediately after the end of the special game are displayed at least for a predetermined time that is difficult for the player to confirm. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that during the predetermined time, a specific display for notifying transition to a special game is performed.

This mode (2-2) includes a start winning opening (start winning opening 11) through which game balls can flow,
A first identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 14a) capable of variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (special symbol);
A second identification information display unit (decoration symbol display unit 14b) capable of variably displaying and stopping the second identification information (decoration symbol);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 12) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A game content determination random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 112) for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening (start winning prize port 11);
First identification information display content determination means (symbol content determination means 114) for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) based on the game content determination random number;
Second identification information display content determination means (decoration) for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information (decoration symbol) based on the determination contents of the first identification information display content determination means (design content determination means 114) Symbol display content determination means 1211),
The first identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 14a) displays the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) determined by the first identification information display content determination unit (symbol content determination unit 114). First identification information display control means (special symbol display control means 120) for controlling to be displayed on,
The second identification information display unit (decorative symbol display unit) displays the variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information (decorative symbol) determined by the second identification information display content determination unit (decorative symbol display content determination unit 1211). 14b) second identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 1210) for controlling display,
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means (special game state) for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable winning port (large winning port 12) is opened Game transition determining means 110),
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means (special game transition determination execution means 140) for executing a special game with the variable winning opening (large winning opening 12) open.
The second identification information display content determination means (decorative symbol display content determination means 1211) is used as stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) by the first identification information display content determination means (design content determination means 114). When the predetermined mode is determined, the variation display of the previous second identification information (decorative symbol) prior to the current time is a variable mode that continues even in the current time, and the second identification information ( (Decoration pattern) stops in a specific manner, and the second identification information (decoration symbol) starts to fluctuate again and finally determines a variation aspect in which the stop identification information of the time is displayed. It is a pachinko machine that plays.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the present invention will be described. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs, and the like. The “identification information display area section image” means an image for defining the outer edge of the identification information and partitioning it from the background. For example, outlines and objects (for example, animals and cars) such as circles and squares are listed. be able to. “Identification image” means an image having a function of distinguishing identification information from other identification information, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, and designs.

  Moreover, the meaning of each term in this aspect (1-1)-(1-6) is demonstrated. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs, and the like. The “identification information display area section image” means an image for defining the outer edge of the identification information and partitioning it from the background. For example, outlines and objects (for example, animals and cars) such as circles and squares are listed. be able to. “Identification image” means an image having a function of distinguishing identification information from other identification information, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, and designs.

  Moreover, the meaning of each term in this aspect (2-1)-(2-2) is demonstrated. The “winning” is a concept including anything that can cause any profit state to the player regardless of whether or not the winning ball is paid out, and also includes a so-called “through chucker”. The “identification information” in the “first identification information” and the “second identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs, and the like ( For example, the first identification information is a special symbol, and the second identification information is a decorative symbol). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. The “game content determination random number” is a random number for determining any game content in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol “Fluctuation mode determination random number” for determining, “Special symbol determining random number” for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other.

According to the present invention (1), an effect that it is possible to reduce the amount of image to be memorize, it can be simplified reduction in the number of work areas, and an image synthesis.

According to the present invention (2), in addition to the effects, further to an effect that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, the following effects are added to the effects of the present invention by combining the present invention with the above aspects.

  According to this mode (1-1), even when the identification information display area section image is enlarged, the identification image (for example, a numeric image) does not become rough, so that the player is disillusioned even when the elaborate variation mode display is performed. There is an effect that can be avoided. Furthermore, since the identification information display area section image and the identification image are held as different parts, by changing the size of the identification information display area section image and the position of the identification image in the identification information display area section image, There is also an effect that innumerable identification information patterns can be constructed.

  According to this aspect (1-2), in addition to the above-described effects, the identification information display area section image and the identification image are temporarily developed in separate buffer areas and then combined into images. When the update timing of the image and the update timing of the identification image are different, there is no need to call up the image data that does not need to be updated again from the storage means, and as a result, the processing speed is increased.

  According to the present aspect (1-3), even when the identification information display area section image is enlarged, the identification image (for example, a numerical image) does not become rough, so that the player is disillusioned even when the fluctuating variation display is performed. There is an effect that can be avoided. In addition, since the identification information display area section image, the identification image, and the background image are held as different parts, the size of the identification information display area section image, the position of the identification image in the identification information display area section image, and By changing the type of the background image, an infinite number of identification information patterns can be constructed.

  According to this aspect (1-4), in addition to the above-described effect, the size of the identification image is maintained even when the identification information display area section image is enlarged, so that it is displayed in the identification information display area section image. There is also an effect that a wide display area can be secured for the background image to be displayed.

  According to this aspect (1-5), in addition to the above-described effect, the size of the identification image does not change even when the identification information display area section image is enlarged. There is an effect that the moving image display can be fully enjoyed without disturbing the image.

  According to this aspect (1-6), in addition to the above-described effects, the identification information display area section image, the identification image, and the background image are once developed in different development areas, and the images are synthesized. When the update timing of the display area section image is different from the update timing of the identification image, there is no need to call up the image data that does not need to be updated again from the storage means, and as a result, the processing speed is increased.

  According to this aspect (2-1), when the variation in the identification information immediately after the end of the special game is a big hit, the first identification information display unit displays the variation of the first identification information as usual, while the game On the second identification information display section watched by the player, it is configured to display a jackpot notification after making the player illusion that the special game is ongoing, so that the identification information change related to the jackpot It is possible to make the player have an impression as if the jackpot was announced.

  According to this aspect (2-2), when the variation in the identification information is a big hit, the first identification information display unit displays the variation of the first identification information as usual, while the player watches closely. On the two identification information display section, the player is given an illusion that the identification information variation that has been performed immediately before the identification information variation is continuing, and then a specific mode (reach eyes) is displayed, and then again The jackpot identification information is stopped and displayed when it fluctuates. Therefore, for the player, the specific mode (reach eye) is displayed as a result of stopping the immediately preceding variation display, and the jackpot identification information is displayed as a result of stopping the variation. It can be recognized naturally. Therefore, unlike the case where the reach eye or jackpot notification is made in the middle of the change so far, the illusion that the reach eye etc. was displayed at the time of the change prior to the change is given to the player. The effect that it becomes possible to give is produced.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the pachinko machine to which the present invention can be applied, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processing, the timing of flag on / off, the processing of each step The name of the means that bears is not limited to the following modes. For example, the best mode is a conventional type 1 gaming machine, but is not limited to this type, and a type 3 or multi-function machine can also be an object of the present invention.

  First, the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine adopts a configuration in which a front frame is rotatably fixed to an outer frame. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1, and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board includes a game area 1 defined by an inner rail and an outer rail. In the game area 1, a special game display unit 14a for displaying a special symbol, a decorative symbol, and the like are displayed. A display 14 including a decorative symbol display portion 14b, a start winning port 11 to which a sensor capable of detecting inflow of a hit ball is attached, and a game ball that can be driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game flow in. A large winning opening 12 that can be easily changed to an “open state” and a “closed state” in which a game ball cannot flow in, and an out opening 20 for discharging a hit ball that has not won any winning opening out of the gaming area. Is provided. Furthermore, a handle 10 connected to a game ball launching device that can continuously or stepwise change the firing strength when launching a game ball to the game area is installed at the lower right of the front frame.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and a main control device (main board) 100 that performs control directly related to the player's profits, and various kinds of decorative symbol display portions 14b that provide the game content with interest. A display control device (sub-board) 1000 that controls the production, a prize ball payout mechanism 19 (a prize ball tank 19a, a prize ball rail 19b), a prize ball payout device 18 and the like are provided on the back side of the front frame (opposite the game side). ing.

  Next, each element of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagrams of FIGS. First, the main controller 100 has various peripheral devices, that is, a start winning port 11 to which a sensor for generating a winning signal is attached when a game ball is won. In the normal gaming state, the main control device 100 is closed, but in the special gaming state. Special winning opening 12 that can be changed to an open state, a display (identification information display unit) 14 that displays special symbols and decorative symbols in a variable display and a stop display, and display control other than special symbols (for example, decorative symbol change / stop display, The display control device 1000 for performing a display during a special game) and the prize ball payout device 18 for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on an instruction from the prize ball payout control means 150 are connected to be able to transmit information. The display 14 includes a special symbol display unit 14a and a decorative symbol display unit 14b. The former is controlled by the main controller 100 and the latter is controlled by the display controller 1000. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, after the main controller 100 changes the special symbol for a predetermined time on the special symbol display unit 14a and the special game transition determining means 110 for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Special symbol display control means 120 that performs stop display control and all information necessary for display control on the display control device 1000 side (for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, per probability variation, normal The information transmission means 130 for transmitting information on the variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, etc.) and whether the special symbol that has been stopped is in a predetermined mode And a special game transition determination execution means for executing a special game in which the special winning opening 12 is opened under a predetermined condition in the predetermined mode. 40 and a prize ball payout control means 150 for controlling the prize ball payout device 18 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of game balls to various prize openings including the start prize opening 11 and the like. doing.

  Here, the special game transition determining means 110 is based on the start winning opening winning determination means 111 for determining whether or not a game ball has won the starting winning opening 11 and the game content based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 11. Random number acquisition determination execution means 112 that determines whether or not to acquire a determined random number, and acquires a game content determination random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the determination result; When the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, the hold information storage determination execution unit 113 for storing the random number in the hold information storage unit 113a, and the special symbol stop based on the game content determination random number It has a symbol content determining means 114 for determining a symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.).

  The special symbol display control unit 120 further includes a symbol variation time management unit 121 for managing the variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. Here, the symbol variation time management means 121 further includes a timer 121a (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

  Next, peripheral devices in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail. First, as described above, the display 14 performs a special symbol change display and a stop display based on an instruction from the main controller 100, and a special symbol display unit 14a for notifying the hold information at the present time, as will be described later. There is a decorative symbol display unit 14b that displays various effects that are not directly related to the transition to the special game, including display of variation and stop of the decorative symbol and display during special game based on an instruction from the display control device 1000. doing.

  Hereinafter, the display control apparatus 1000 according to the best mode will be described in detail. First, the display control device 1000 displays display information from the main control device 100 side (for example, the type of stop symbol, symbol variation time and symbol attributes (per-normal symbol, per-probability variation symbol, outlier symbol), symbol Display information receiving means 1100 for receiving change start timing, fixed display timing information, special game start signal / state information / end signal, etc., and display control for controlling all of the display on the decorative symbol display unit 14b Means 1200. Although not shown, the display control apparatus 1000 includes various means for performing a demonstration display performed in a situation where the decorative symbols are not varied, a special background display performed during a probability variation game, and the like.

  First, the display information receiving unit 1100 has a main side information temporary storage unit 1110 for temporarily storing symbol information from the main control device 100. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 1110 is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control unit 1200 includes a decorative symbol display control unit 1210 that controls the decorative symbol variation display and stop display on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and the special symbol display on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Special variation mode display control means 1220 that controls all processes related to processing, special game display control means 1230 that controls all processes related to display processing during special games on the decorative symbol display section 14b, and decorative pattern display section 14b And a special game immediately after effect display control means 1240 for controlling all the display processing related to the symbol variation immediately after the special game.

  First, the decorative symbol display control means 1210 is based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 1110, and the decorative symbol display for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol. Content determination means 1211; decorative symbol information temporary storage means 1212 for temporarily storing the determined decorative symbol stop symbol and variation mode; and time management of variation time related to the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. It has a symbol variation time management means 1213 to perform. Here, the decorative symbol display content determination means 1211 further includes a decorative symbol content determination table 1211a for reference when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol. The symbol variation time management means 1213 further includes a timer 1213a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the special variation mode display control means 1220 enlarges / moves the detailed information of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the special variation mode (for example, at which timing the decorative symbol display area segment image (hereinafter simply referred to as “segment image”). Managing the control information related to each image necessary for generating the composite image, and the special variation mode detailed information determining means 1221 for determining which numerical symbol arrangement is to be displayed at what timing) Frame buffer development management means 1222 for the above, and various processing timings in the special variation mode {for example, division image enlargement timing (time), division image movement timing (time), numeric image array display timing} for time management Special variation mode display time management unit 1223 and temporary storage of each piece of image information necessary for generating a composite image Frame buffer management means 1224, image synthesis control means 1225 for controlling the generation of a composite image, and display information temporary storage means 1226 for temporarily storing information (synthesized image information) to be displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. A RAMDAC 1227 for converting the composite image data into a video signal (analog signal) composed of a color signal and a synchronization signal and displaying it on the decorative design display unit 14b, and a special for storing each image information in a special variation mode. It further has image information storage means (ROM) 1228 for variation mode.

  Here, the special variation mode detailed information determination unit 1221 further includes a special variation mode detailed information determination table 1221a that is referred to when determining the detailed information of the variation mode of the special variation mode.

Next, the frame buffer expansion management unit 1222 is a number image frame buffer expansion unit 1222a for expanding the number image into the number image frame buffer 1224a based on the control information regarding the number image, and a partition image based on the control information regarding the partition image. Compartment image frame buffer decompressing means 1222b for decompressing to the segment image frame buffer 1224b, and background image frame buffer decompressing means 1222c for deploying the background image to the background frame buffer 1224c based on the control information regarding the background image are further provided. ing. Here, the number image frame buffer expanding means 1222a further includes number image control information temporary storage means 1222a ₁ for temporarily storing control information related to the number image. Further, partition image frame buffer expansion unit 1222b are temporary enlargement control means 1222b ₁ for controlling to enlarge the compartment image, the movement control means 1222b ₂ for controlling to move the partition image, expansion and movement timing in relation to the block image It has enlargement / movement timing temporary storage means 1222b ₃ for storing, and section image control information temporary storage means 1222b ₄ for temporarily storing control information related to section images. The background image frame buffer expanding unit 1222c further includes a background image control information temporary storage unit 1222c ₁ for temporarily storing control information related to the background image.

  Next, the special variation mode display time management means 1223 further includes a timer 1223a capable of measuring time.

  The frame buffer management unit 1224 also includes a number image frame buffer 1224a for temporarily storing number image information that is a source of a composite image, and a partition image frame buffer for temporarily storing partition image information that is a source of a composite image. 1224b and a background frame buffer 1224c for temporarily storing background image information that is the basis of the composite image.

  Next, the special variation mode image information storage means (ROM) 1228 includes number image information storage unit 1228a for storing number image information in the special variation mode, and a partition for storing partition image information in the special variation mode. Image information storage means 1228b and background image information storage means 1228c for storing background image information in the special variation mode are further provided.

  Also, the immediately after special game effect display control means 1240 determines whether or not to perform an effect immediately after the special game and an immediately after special game effect display determination means 1241 for determining whether or not to perform an effect immediately after the special game. It further has a special game immediately after production time management means 1242 for managing the time to be referred to. Here, the effect time management means 1242 immediately after the special game further includes a timer 1242a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100. As shown in FIG. 5, the main controller 100 includes a first type special game determination random number acquisition process 300, a first type special game transition determination / special symbol display process 400, a first type special game execution process 500, a prize ball Each process of the payout process 600 is performed in a loop. Then, when the conditions for each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped. When the outline of each process is described (except for the processes detailed below), the prize ball payout process 600 is awarded to any of the prize winning holes (starting prize opening, big prize winning opening, etc.) related to the prize ball payout. In this case, the prize ball payout control means 150 issues a payout instruction to the prize ball payout device 18, and in response to this, the prize ball payout device 18 pays out the prize balls for the number of instructions. It is. The first type special game determination random number acquisition process 300 will be described in detail below. In the process of the best mode, when a transition is made to another process in the middle of a certain process (a situation where it has not been finished) and it is necessary to return to the middle of the process after the other process is finished, In order to ensure that the process returns to the middle of the process again after the other process ends, for example, there is a step of generating a flag when the process is shifted from the middle of the process to the other process. However, since the flowchart becomes complicated, in the following flowchart, such a step is omitted in some cases.

  First, the first type special game determination random number acquisition process 300 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, at step 302, the start winning opening winning determination means 111 determines whether or not the start winning opening 11 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 302, in step 304, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 refers to the hold information storage means 113a and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 304, in step 306, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 acquires a game content determination random number (a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the hold information storage determination execution means 113 Then, the random number is set in the hold information storage means 113a together with the information on how many pieces are held, and the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game transfer determination / special symbol display process 400). In the case of No in step 302 and step 304, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game transition determination / special symbol display process 400).

  Next, the first type special game transition determination / special symbol display processing 400 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 402, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 402, in step 404, the symbol content determination means 114 determines a stop symbol for the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number), and the game content determination random number. Based on (for example, a winning random number and a variation mode determination random number), the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol is determined. Next, in step 406, the information transmission means 130 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 404 to the display control apparatus 1000 side. Next, in step 408, the symbol variation time management unit 121 sets a predetermined time (the symbol variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114) in the timer 121a. Next, in step 410, the special symbol display control means 120 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a in accordance with the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. In step 412, the symbol variation time management unit 121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 412, in step 414, the information transmitting unit 130 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the display control apparatus 1000 side. Next, in step 416, the special symbol display control means 120 stops the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 14a, and displays the stop symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 114 as the fixed stop symbol. Control. Next, in step 418, the special game transition determining means 110 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is in a specific mode (winning). At 420, the first type special game execution flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process 500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 402, in step 422, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not the special symbol is changing. If Yes in step 422, the process proceeds to step 412. In addition, also when it is No by step 412 and step 422, it transfers to the following process (1st type special game execution process 500).

  Next, the first type special game execution processing 500 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 502, the special game transition determination execution means 140 determines whether or not the first type special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 502, in step 503, the information transmission unit 130 transmits a special game start signal to the display control apparatus 1000 side. Next, in step 504 and step 506, the special game transition determination execution means 140 turns off the first type special game execution flag and turns on the first type special game execution continuation flag, and proceeds to step 510.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 502, in step 508, the special game transition determination execution means 140 determines whether or not the special game execution continuation flag is on. If YES in step 508, the process proceeds to step 510. Note that, in the case of No in step 508, the special game transition determination execution unit 140 determines that the special game permission has not been granted and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, in step 510, the special game transition determination execution means 140 determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. If Yes in step 510, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 521 without performing the processes in steps 512 to 520 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 510, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 512, the special game transition determination execution means 140 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 514, the special game transition determination execution means 140 clears the winning ball counter to zero. In step 516, the special game transition determination execution means 140 adds 1 to the round number counter. Note that the number of rounds stored in the round number counter is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 518, the special game transition determination execution means 140 turns on the round continuation flag. In step 520, the special game transition determination execution means 140 drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 12 to open the special winning opening 12, and proceeds to step 521.

  Next, in step 521, the information transmission means 130 transmits special game state information (for example, the current round number, winning number, remaining round time, etc.) to the display control apparatus 1000 side. In step 522, the special game transition determination execution unit 140 refers to the winning ball counter to determine whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If “Yes” in step 522, the process proceeds to step 526. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 522, in step 524, the special game transition determination execution unit 140 refers to the timer 121a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If Yes in step 524, the process proceeds to step 526. If No in step 524, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, in step 526, the special game transition determination execution means 140 stops driving the solenoid and closes the special winning opening 12. In step 528, the special game transition determination execution means 140 turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 530, the special game transition determination execution unit 140 refers to the round number counter and determines whether the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 530, in step 532, the special game transition determination execution means 140 turns off the first type special game execution continuation flag. In step 534, the information transmission means 130 transmits a special game end signal to the display control apparatus 1000, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600). In the case of No in step 530, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, the decorative symbol display content determination / display processing 1000 performed on the display control apparatus 1000 side according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1002, the decorative symbol display control means 1210 determines whether or not the decorative symbol changing flag is off, that is, whether or not the decorative symbol is currently changing. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the decorative symbol display control unit 1210 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 1110 and determines whether or not symbol information has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 1004, in step 1006, the decorative symbol display control means 1210 turns on the decorative symbol changing flag. Next, in step 1008, the special game immediately after effect display determination means 1241 determines whether or not the special game immediately after flag is on, that is, whether or not the symbol variation related to the hold is the first rotation after the special game is finished. Determine. This “special game immediately after flag on” is a flag that is generated immediately after the end of the special game in step 1516 of the special game display control processing 1500 described later.

  Here, before explaining the special variation mode processing and the display processing immediately after the special game, which are the features of the present invention, normal symbol variation processing will be described. In the case of No in step 1008, in step 1020, the decoration symbol display content determination means 1211 is based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 1110, the decoration symbol content determination table. With reference to 1211a, the decoration pattern variation mode and stop pattern are determined. Next, in step 1022, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 1211 temporarily stores the decorative symbol variation mode and stop symbol determined in step 1020 in the decorative symbol information temporary storage unit 1212. Next, in step 1024, the special variation mode display control means 1220 determines whether or not “special variation mode” has been selected as the variation mode of the decorative design determined in step 1020. In the case of No in step 1024, in step 1028, the decorative symbol display control means 1210 starts displaying the decorative symbols in the determined variation manner in the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14b. In step 1032, the decorative symbol display control unit 1210 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 1110, and determines whether a final display command is received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in Step 1032, in Step 1034, the decorative symbol display control means 1210 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined in Step 1020 in the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14 b. In step 1036, the decorative symbol display control means 1210 turns off the decorative symbol changing flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control processing 1500).

  Next, the special variation mode processing that is a feature of the present invention will be described. In the case of Yes in step 1024, that is, when “special variation mode” is selected as the variation mode of the decorative design determined in step 1020, in step 1026, the special variation mode display control means 1220 displays the special variation mode processing flag. Is turned on, and the process proceeds to a special variation mode display process in step 1100 described later. Then, after performing the special variation mode display process in the subroutine of step 1100, the process proceeds to step 1032 and the same process as described above is performed. The step 1100 will be described later.

  Next, display processing immediately after the special game, which is a feature of the present invention, will be described. In the case of Yes in step 1008, that is, in the case where the symbol variation related to the hold is the first rotation after the end of the special game, in step 1010, the special game immediately after effect display control means 1240 turns off the special game immediately after flag. Next, at step 1012, the effect time management means 1242 immediately after the special game refers to the timer 1242a to determine whether or not it is within a predetermined time, that is, the start of the symbol variation related to the hold is a predetermined time after the end of the special game. (In other words, it is determined whether or not there is a hold at the end of the special game). In the case of Yes in step 1012, in step 1014, the display display determining means 1241 immediately after the special game refers to the symbol information from the main control device 100 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 1110, and puts it on the hold. It is determined whether or not the symbol variation (stop symbol) is hit. In the case of Yes in step 1014, that is, when the reserved ball in the first rotation after the end of the special game is hit, in step 1016, the effect display control means 1240 immediately after the special game displays the special game in the area A of the decorative symbol display part 14b. “Daiyoshi” (see step 1510 of the special game display control processing 1500) that is displayed continuously from the last round is added with “super” and “super daichi” is displayed (see FIG. 23). That is, the display linked with the final round of the special game is performed, and the display contents are integrated. At this time, the effect display control means 1240 immediately after the special game performs a variable display of all the decorative symbol sequences in the area B. Next, in step 1018, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 1211 refers to the decorative symbol content determination table 1211a based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 1110. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined and temporarily stored in the decorative symbol information temporary storage unit 1212, and the process proceeds to Step 1032. Next, in step 1032, the decorative symbol display control unit 1210 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 1110 and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main control device 100 side. If YES in step 1032, in step 1034, the decorative symbol display control unit 1210 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined in step 1018 in the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14 b. That is, until the final display command is received from the main control device 100 side, “Super Daikichi” is continuously displayed in the area A, the decorative symbol variation display is performed in the area B, and the final display command is received from the main control device 100 side. Displays a stop symbol (determined symbol) of the decorative symbol in area A. In step 1036, the decorative symbol display control means 1210 turns off the decorative symbol changing flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control processing 1500). In addition, in the case of No in step 1012, that is, when the start of the symbol variation related to the hold is not performed within a predetermined time after the end of the special game (in other words, when there is no hold after the end of the special game) ) Or No in step 0014, that is, when the reserved ball in the first rotation after the end of the special game is not hit, the process proceeds to step 1020, and the normal symbol variation (or special variation mode) is executed. The Specifically, “daikichi” is displayed in area A of the decorative symbol display section 14b until immediately before the start of symbol variation, but the variation of the decorative symbol is displayed in the area from the beginning of the symbol variation.

  If NO in step 1002, the process proceeds to step 1030, where the special variation mode display control means 1220 determines whether or not the special variation mode processing flag is ON, that is, whether the special variation mode processing is currently being performed. Determine whether or not. If yes in step 1030, the process proceeds to step 1100, and if no in step 1030, the process proceeds to step 1032. In the case of No in step 1004, that is, when symbol information is not received from the main control device 100 side even during symbol variation, the process proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing 1500). Also in the case of No in step 1032, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 1500).

Next, the special variation mode display processing 1100 performed on the display control apparatus 1000 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1102, the special variation mode display control means 1220 determines whether or not the continuation flag is OFF, that is, whether or not the special variation mode is currently being displayed. In the case of Yes in Step 1102, in Step 1104, the special variation mode display control means 1220 turns on the continuation flag. Next, in step 1106, the special variation mode detailed information determination unit 1221 refers to the special variation mode detailed information determination table 1221a to determine the frame expansion timing and the frame movement timing by lottery. In other words, the type (large frame) of the variation mode is determined in step 1020 as described above, but here, the details of the special variation mode that is the variation mode are determined. Next, in step 1108, a special variation mode details determining unit 1221 temporarily stored in step 1106 frames enlarged timing and frame moving timing expand and movement timing temporary memory means 1222b ₃ a determined in. Next, in step 1110, the special variation mode display time management means 1223 starts the timer 1223a. The timer 1223a keeps counting while the special variation mode display process is being performed. Specifically, the development (update) timing (time) of the number image frame buffer, the partition image frame buffer, and the background image frame buffer is counted.

  Next, the process proceeds to a number image display process in step 1200 described later, a section image display process in step 1300 described later, and a background image display process in step 1400 described later. These processes are performed simultaneously.

  Next, in step 1112, the image composition control means 1225 synthesizes each image data (number image, section image and background image) developed in the number image frame buffer 1224a, the section image frame buffer 1224b and the background frame buffer 1224c. Thus, a composite image is generated and transferred (temporarily stored) to the display information temporary storage unit 1226. Here, FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram of the image composition. In the figure, the number image frame buffer 1224a is in the front, the section image frame buffer 1224b is in the middle, and the background frame buffer 1224c is in the back, and the number image array, the section image, and the background image are developed. By combining these, one number image is arranged for each of the three divided images, and an image in which the background image is actualized only within the divided images is formed.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, in step 1114, the special variation mode display control unit 1220 displays the composite image stored in the display information temporary storage unit 1226 on the display via the RAMDAC 1227. Next, in step 1116, the special variation mode display time management unit 1223 refers to the timer 1223a and determines whether or not the time is up. In the case of Yes in step 1116, in step 1118, the special variation mode display control means 1220 turns off the continuation flag. Next, in step 1120, the special variation mode display control means 1220 turns off the special variation mode processing flag, and proceeds to the next processing (step 1032). In the case of No in step 1116, the process proceeds to the next process (step 1032). On the other hand, if No in step 1102, the process proceeds to step 1110.

Next, the number image display processing 1200 performed on the display control apparatus 1000 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1202, the special variation mode detailed information determination unit 1221 refers to the special variation mode detailed information determination table 1221a and the timer 1223a to determine the number image arrangement pattern corresponding to the variation time (for example, “242”). ). Next, in step 1204, a special variation mode details determining unit 1221 temporarily stores the numbers image sequence pattern determined in step 1202 to the numbers image control information temporary storage means 1222a _1. Next, in step 1206, number image frame buffer expansion unit 1222a is stored in the coordinate position information and number image control information temporary storage means 1222a ₁ compartment image stored in the partitioned image control information temporary storage means 1222b ₄ Based on the number image arrangement pattern, the number image data is read from the number image information storage unit 1228a, the number image arrangement is developed on the number image frame buffer 1224a, and the process proceeds to the next processing (step 1112).

Next, background image display processing 1300 performed on the display control apparatus 1000 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1302, the special variation mode detailed information determination unit 1221 refers to the special variation mode detailed information determination table 1221a and the timer 1223a, and among the selected background moving images, a background image (slide) corresponding to the variation time. Determine (extract) frame). Next, in step 1304, a special variation mode details determining unit 1221 temporarily stores a background image (slide frame) information determined in step 1302 to the background image control information temporary storage means 1222c _1. Next, in step 1306, the background image frame buffer expansion unit 1222c is the background image from the background image information storage unit 1228c based on the background image (slide frame) information stored in the background image control information temporary storage means 1222c ₁ The data (slide frame) is read out, the background image (slide frame) is developed on the background frame buffer 1224c, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 1112).

Next, the section image display processing 1400 performed on the display control apparatus 1000 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1402, the special variation mode display time management unit 1223 refers to the timer 1223a and determines whether or not the division image enlargement timing has been reached, that is, whether or not the division image is to be enlarged. If Yes at step 1402, in step 1404, enlargement control means 1222b ₁ may calculates the size of the compartment image after enlargement with reference to the size of the compartment image temporarily stored in the compartment image control information temporary storage means 1222b ₄ At the same time, the section image control information temporary storage unit 1222b ₄ temporarily stores (updates) the size of the section image after the calculation, and the process proceeds to step 1410. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1402, in step 1406, the special variation mode display time management unit 1223 refers to the timer 1223a and determines whether or not the segment image movement timing has been reached, that is, whether or not the segment image is to be moved. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1406, in step 1408, the movement control means 1222b ₂ refers to the coordinate position of the divided image stored in the divided image control information temporary storage means 1222b ₄ and determines the coordinate position of the moved divided image. At the same time, the coordinate position of the calculated section image is temporarily stored (updated) in the section image control information temporary storage unit 1222b _4, and the process proceeds to step 1410. Note that if the answer is No in step 1406, the process proceeds to step 1410. Next, in step 1410, the partition image frame buffer development means 1222b reads the compartment image data from the compartment image data storage unit 1228B, based on the partition image information stored in the compartment image control information temporary storage means 1222b ₄ the The section image is developed in the section image frame buffer 1224b, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 1112).

  Next, the special game display control processing 1500 performed on the display control apparatus 1000 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1502, the special game display control means 1230 determines whether or not the special game display flag is OFF, that is, whether or not the special game is in progress. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the special game display control means 1230 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 1110 and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main controller 100 side. (See step 503). In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game display control means 1230 turns on the special game display flag, and proceeds to the next processing (step 1508). In the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (step 1508). Next, in step 1508, the special game display control unit 1230 refers to the special game state signal from the main control device 100 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 1110, and the round is the final round. It is determined whether or not there is (see step 521). In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510, the special game display control means 1230 displays “Daiyoshi” in the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14b (FIG. 20). Next, in step 1512, the special game display control means 1230 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 1110 and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 100 side (see step 534). ). In the case of Yes in step 1512, in step 1514, the special game display control means 1230 turns off the special game display flag. Next, in step 1516, the special game immediately after effect display control means 1240 turns on the special game immediately after flag. In step 1518, the special game immediately after presentation time management means 1242 starts the timer 1242a to measure the time from the end of the special game to the start of the first rotation of the symbol change, and the next process (decorative symbol display content). The process proceeds to decision / display processing 1000). In the case of No in step 1504 and step 1512, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination / display process 1000).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. First, as shown in FIG. 1, when the player rotates the handle 10 clockwise, a game ball is launched into the game area 1 according to the rotation angle. Then, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 11, based on the winning, the special symbol starts to change on the special symbol display unit 14a, while the decorative symbol starts to change on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. . Hereinafter, a display example of a decoration symbol on the decoration symbol display unit 14b when the special variation mode is selected as the variation mode will be described first, and then the decoration symbol display unit 14b during the special game and immediately after the special game ends. A display example will be described.

  First, FIG. 16 shows a state in which a specific combination (“242”) of three rows of decorative symbol sequences is displayed on the decorative symbol display portion 14b. As shown in FIG. 16, each decorative pattern is partitioned from the surroundings by a partition image, a numerical image is arranged at a predetermined position in the partition image, and is a moving image in the partition image. The background image is displayed full of the section images. In the decorative symbol display unit 14b, the moving image of the dragon object is potentially displayed as a background moving image, and the moving image becomes apparent in the section image, while the area other than the section image displays the moving image. The moving image is hidden. Therefore, the moving image is displayed in a limited range of only three divided images. FIG. 17 shows a state in which all the decorative symbols have moved downward from the state of FIG. Compared to FIG. 16, the dragon object is located on the top and the dragon object is located on the left. This is because all the decorative symbols are moved downward relative to the potentially displayed moving image, and the moving image itself is also the dragon object itself for the time period shown in FIGS. It is because it changed so that it might move to the left direction. Next, FIG. 18 shows a state in which the central decorative symbol is stopped from the state of FIG. 16 and only the decorative symbols at both ends are variably displayed. Compared to FIG. 16, the height of the dragon object in the central decorative pattern is the same, but the position has moved to the left, while the dragon objects in the left and right compartment images are located above, The dragon object is on the left. This is because the left and right decorative symbols have moved relatively downward relative to the potentially displayed moving image, and the moving image itself also has the dragon object itself for the time period shown in FIGS. It is because it changed so that it might move to the left direction.

  Next, FIG. 19 shows a state in which the left and right section images are enlarged from the state of FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, regarding the left and right decorative symbols, the divided images are enlarged, while the numerical images in the divided images maintain the same size as the central decorative symbols. In addition, although the background image is displayed in the partition image, the number image itself does not change in size before and after the enlargement of the decorative design as described above. In comparison, the display area of the background image is enlarged.

  Next, referring to FIG. 20 to FIG. 22, the display content on the decorative symbol display unit 14b during the special game and immediately after the special game ends (particularly, when the symbol variation immediately after the special game ends is “out”) ) Will be described first. First, during a special game, a display is made to allow the player to recognize that a special game is in progress (for example, “Big hit” is displayed), and the current number of rounds, the number of prizes received in the big prize opening, etc. indicate. Then, immediately after the 15th round, which is the final round, is started, as shown in FIG. 20, the display of “Daiyoshi” is performed in the area A of the decorative symbol display section 14b. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21, the first decoration symbol variation after the end of the special game is performed in the area A. Here, FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the internal state at this time. As shown in FIG. 22, it can be seen that the display of “Daiyoshi” is performed in the area A just before the end of the special game, and the decorative symbol variation display is performed in the area A when the normal game is started.

  Next, referring to FIG. 20, FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the display content on the decorative symbol display unit 14b during the special game and immediately after the special game ends (in particular, the symbol variation immediately after the special game ends is “big hit”. ). First, during the special game, as in the case described above, a display is made so that the player can recognize that the special game is being played (for example, “Big hit” is displayed), and the current number of rounds and the big prize opening. Displays the number of winnings. Then, immediately after the 15th round, which is the final round, is started, as shown in FIG. 20, the display of “Daiyoshi” is performed in the area A of the decorative symbol display section 14b. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23, after “Super Daikichi” is displayed for a predetermined time, a big hit symbol (for example, “777”) is fixedly displayed in Area A. Then, the special winning opening is opened again and the game shifts to a special game. Here, FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing the internal state at this time. As shown in FIG. 24, at the end of the special game, the display “Daiyoshi” is performed in the area A as in the case described above. However, even if the game is shifted to the normal game, the decorative symbol variation display is not performed in the area A, and instead, the display of “Super Daikichi” is performed in the area A. The decorative symbol variation display is performed in an area B, which is a small area that is difficult for the player to confirm.

  According to this best mode, even when the identification information display area section image is enlarged, the identification image (for example, a numeric image) does not become rough, so that a situation in which the player is disillusioned even when an elaborate variation mode display is performed is avoided. There is an effect that can be. Furthermore, since the identification information display area section image and the identification image are held as different parts, by changing the size of the identification information display area section image and the position of the identification image in the identification information display area section image, There is also an effect that innumerable identification information patterns can be constructed.

  Furthermore, since the identification information display area section image and the identification image are once developed in different buffer areas and then combined, for example, when the update timing of the identification information display area section image and the update timing of the identification image are different. As a result, there is no need to re-call image data that does not need to be updated from the storage means, so that the processing speed is increased.

  Furthermore, even when the identification information display area section image is enlarged, the identification image (for example, a numeric image) does not become rough, so that it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is disillusioned even when an elaborate variation mode display is performed. Play. In addition, since the identification information display area section image, the identification image, and the background image are held as different parts, the size of the identification information display area section image, the position of the identification image in the identification information display area section image, and By changing the type of the background image, an infinite number of identification information patterns can be constructed.

  Furthermore, even when the identification information display area section image is enlarged, the size of the identification image is maintained, so that a large display area can be secured for the background image displayed in the identification information display area section image.

  Furthermore, since the size of the identification image does not change even when the identification information display area section image is enlarged, even when the moving image is displayed, the moving image display is fully enjoyed without causing the identification image to get in the way. There is an effect that can be done.

  Furthermore, since the identification information display area section image, the identification image, and the background image are once developed in different development areas and then combined, for example, the update timing of the identification information display area section image and the update timing of the identification image are If they are different, there is no need to re-call image data that does not need to be updated from the storage means. As a result, the processing speed is increased.

  Furthermore, when a plurality of pieces of identification information composed of a predetermined identification information display area section image and identification images (for example, numeric images) arranged in the frame are displayed on the image display device, the plurality of pieces of identification information When images (for example, moving images) are displayed in the respective frames, images of the same source are displayed. Therefore, the amount of images to be stored is compared with the case where different images are displayed. As well as reducing the number of work areas, it is possible to simplify the image composition.

  Furthermore, since the background image is a moving image, it is possible to cause the player to expect what kind of moving image is displayed as the identification information display area section image is moved. There is an effect that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, since the identification information display area section image, the identification image, and the base background image are once developed in separate development areas and then combined, for example, the update timing of the identification information display area section image and the update timing of the identification image If the update timing of the base background image is different, there is no need to call up the image data that does not need to be updated again from the storage means, resulting in an effect of increasing the processing speed.

  Furthermore, since the identification information display area section image is movable and the base background image area displayed by the movement is changed, it is different from the conventional identification information in which the frame and the background are integrated. This makes it possible for the player to be aware that the identification information display area section image and the background image are separate, and to achieve an increase in the fun of the game based on the display content that has never existed. . Furthermore, since the displayed area changes while being the base background image of the same source, there is also an effect that innumerable variation modes can be constructed even based on single image data.

  Further, when the variation in the identification information immediately after the end of the special game is a big hit, the first identification information display unit displays the variation of the first identification information as usual, while displaying the second identification information that the player pays attention to. The department is configured to display a jackpot notification after the player is illusioned that the special game is ongoing, so the impression that the jackpot notification was given before the identification information change related to the jackpot There is an effect that the player can be held.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. In the above best mode, when the reserved ball immediately after the end of the special game is a big hit, displaying “Super Daikichi” on the decorative symbol display portion 14b gives the player an impression that the special game continues or continues. In this modified example, when the holding ball with a normal game (non-special game) is a big hit, the symbol change and stop symbol related to the holding ball immediately before the holding ball After having the unity, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the symbol variation of the reserved ball, the specific symbol arrangement (reach eye arrangement) is displayed, and then the change symbol is displayed to display the jackpot symbol. Processing is performed.

  First, various means of the pachinko gaming machine according to this modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In this modified example, “(2)” is attached to all means and steps, and is the same as the above best mode except for special items.

  The difference from the best mode is first the decorative symbol information temporary storage means 1212 (2). In this modified example, not only the variation mode and stop symbol related to the hold but also the variation mode and stop symbol related to the previous hold are temporarily stored. Furthermore, the decorative symbol display control means 1210 (2) has continuous rotation management means 1214 (2) for managing whether or not it is currently in a continuous rotation state. Here, the continuous rotation management means 1214 (2) further includes a timer 1214a (2) that counts the time after the symbol stops.

  Next, the decorative symbol display content determination / display process 1000 (2) performed on the display control apparatus 1000 (2) side according to this modification will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1002 (2), the decorative symbol display control means 1210 (2) determines whether or not the decorative symbol changing flag is off, that is, whether or not the decorative symbol is currently changing. In the case of Yes in step 1002 (2), in step 1004 (2), the decorative symbol display control means 1210 (2) refers to the main side information temporary storage means 1110 (2), and the main controller 100 (2) side It is determined whether or not the symbol information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1004 (2), in step 1006 (2), the decorative symbol display control means 1210 (2) turns on the decorative symbol changing flag. Next, in step 1008 (2), the decorative symbol display content determination means 1211 (2) determines whether or not the continuous rotation flag is on. Here, the “continuous rotation flag” is a flag for determining whether or not the current state is the continuous rotation state. As will be described later, the main control is performed within a predetermined time from the stop of the symbol change related to the previous hold. When the symbol information is received from the device 100 (2) side, it is “ON”, and when the predetermined time is exceeded, it is “OFF”. If YES in step 1008 (2), in step 1010 (2), the decorative symbol display content determination means 1211 (2) receives symbol information from the main controller 100 (2) side as symbol information. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1010 (2), in step 1012 (2), the decorative symbol display content determination means 1211 (2) determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information on the main controller 100 (2) side. At the same time, the decorative symbol information temporary storage unit 1212 (2) is accessed to acquire the decorative symbol variation mode information and stop symbol information related to the previous suspension, and these information and the main controller 100 (2) side The variation mode is determined based on the symbol information. At this time, preferably, (Part A) the same fluctuation display as the previous fluctuation mode is performed for a predetermined time, and the fluctuation mode temporarily stops at the reach eye which is the specific mode, (Part B) stops at the reach eye for the predetermined time (or A variation mode is selected, which includes a variation mode for shaking display), (Part C) a variation mode for starting re-variation from the reach eye, performing a predetermined variation display, and displaying the determined stop symbol. The part A may be in a different variation mode from the previous time. Then, in step 1016 (2), the decorative symbol display content determination unit 1211 (2) temporarily stores the decoration pattern variation mode and the stop symbol determined in the step in the decorative symbol information temporary storage unit 1212 (2). Next, in step 1018 (2), the decorative symbol display control means 1210 (2) starts the variable symbol display in the determined variation mode. In step 1020 (2), whether the decorative symbol display control means 1210 (2) refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 1110 (2) and has received a confirmation display command from the main control device 100 (2) side. Determine whether or not. If Yes in step 1020 (2), in step 1022 (2), the decorative symbol display control means 1210 (2) confirms and displays the stop symbol determined in the above step. Next, in step 1024 (2) and step 1026 (2), continuous rotation management means 1214 (2) starts timer 1214a (2) and turns on the continuous rotation flag. In step 1028 (2), the decorative symbol display control means 1210 (2) turns off the decorative symbol changing flag, and proceeds to the next process {special game display control processing 1500 (2)}.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1008 (2) and step 1010 (2), the decoration symbol display content determination means 1211 (2) is stored in the main side information temporary storage means 1110 in step 1014 (2) as usual. Referring to the decorative symbol content determination table 1211a (2) based on the symbol information temporarily stored in the main controller 100 (2) side, the decorative symbol variation mode and stop symbol are determined, and step 1016 (2 ).

  If the answer is No in Step 1004 (2), in Step 1030 (2), the continuous rotation management means 1214 (2) determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. In the case of Yes in step 1030 (2), in step 1032 (2), the continuous rotation management means 1214 (2) turns off the continuous rotation flag and proceeds to the next process {special game display control process 1500 (2)}. Transition.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to this modification will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, this figure is all the display contents on the decorative symbol display part 14b. Here, in the figure, “T _c ” is the variation time of the symbol variation related to the previous (outgoing) hold, and “T _D ” is the variation time of the symbol variation related to the current (win) hold. First, from the symbol variation related to the previous hold, the first symbol is stopped at “7” after the symbol variation is started and a predetermined time “ _TC1 ” has elapsed. Further, after the elapse of a predetermined time “T _C2 ”, the second symbol is also stopped at “7”. Thereby, since it stopped at the same design except the 3rd design which is changing, it will enter into a reach change state after that. In the reach varying conditions, for example, complete the "frame advance variation" Ni a third symbol as shown, from the reach varying after "T _C3", "770" is displayed (Internally, this display is the It is a fixed stop symbol of symbol variation). Here, since the symbol change related to the next hold starts without putting a gap, the player has an illusion that the previous symbol change is still continuing. Then, after a predetermined time “T _D1 ” from the start of the current fluctuation (preferably frame advance fluctuation), the reach is “773”, and then temporarily stops for a predetermined time (“T _D2 ”) (in the complete stop state) There may be a slight shaking display state). As a result, the player performs an effect that seems to be once stopped, so that this stop makes an illusion that the previous symbol variation has ended, and since the stop symbol is a reach, the expectation is high for the next symbol variation. Come to feel. Then, after a predetermined time after resuming the fluctuation (“T _D3 ”), the first symbol stops at “7”. Then, after the predetermined time “T _D4 ” has elapsed, the second symbol is also stopped at “7”. Thereby, since it stopped at the same design except the 3rd design which is changing, it will enter into a reach change state after that. In the reach variation state, for example, as shown in the figure, the third symbol performs “frame advance variation”, and “777” which is a jackpot symbol is displayed after “T _D5 ” from the reach variation. In this way, the player is illusioned that T _C + T _D1 is the previous symbol variation time, and T _D −T _D1 is the current symbol variation time, and the reach is temporarily stopped during the current symbol variation. By displaying, it is possible for the player to make an illusion that the final symbol variation of the previous symbol variation is the reach eye.

  According to this modification, when the identification information variation is a big hit, the first identification information display unit displays the variation of the first identification information as usual, while displaying the second identification information displayed by the player. In the department, the illusion that the identification information change that was performed immediately before the change of the identification information is ongoing is made to illusion the player, and then a specific mode (reach eye) is displayed once, and then changed again. The jackpot identification information is stopped and displayed. Therefore, for the player, the specific mode (reach eye) is displayed as a result of stopping the immediately preceding variation display, and the jackpot identification information is displayed as a result of stopping the variation. It can be recognized naturally. Therefore, unlike the case where the reach eye or jackpot notification is made in the middle of the change so far, the illusion that the reach eye etc. was displayed at the time of the change prior to the change is given to the player. The effect that it becomes possible to give is produced.

  As another modification, in the best mode, the image composition control unit 1225 once develops each image to be a composition source on each buffer, and generates a composite image using the image information on the buffer. However, the image information may be sequentially developed from the ROM without using the buffer to generate a composite image. Specifically, the superimposition of each image is controlled using layer information (superimposition information) of each image. As an example, based on the position and size of the section image, only a background image (a part of the base background image) to be incorporated in the section image may be read from the background image information storage unit.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram (display control device side) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the first type special game determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the first type special game transition determination / special symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the first type special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination / display processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special variation mode display processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of number image display processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of background image display processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the section image display process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram of a composite image in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (screen showing a state in which a specific arrangement of three decorative symbol rows is displayed). FIG. 17 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (a screen showing a state in which all decorative symbols are shifted downward from the state of FIG. 16). FIG. 18 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (a screen showing a state in which the central decorative symbol is stopped from the state of FIG. 16 and only the decorative symbols at both ends are variably displayed). FIG. 19 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (a screen showing a state in which the left and right section images are enlarged from the state of FIG. 16). FIG. 20 is an example of a screen displayed on the display during the special game (immediately after the 15th round, which is the final round in the special game, is displayed in the display area A. screen). FIG. 21 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (screen showing a state in which the decorative symbol variation is performed in the area A of the display). FIG. 22 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 shows an example of a screen displayed on the display (“Super Daikichi” is added from the state where “Daikichi” in FIG. 20 is displayed, and “Super Daikichi” is displayed in the display area A. Screen showing how you are). FIG. 24 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination / display processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the best mode. FIG. 26 is an example of a timing chart showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the best mode.

11 Start Winning Port 12 Large Winning Port 14a Special Symbol Display Unit 14b Decorative Symbol Display Unit 110 Special Game Transition Determination Unit 112 Random Number Acquisition Determination Execution Unit 114 Symbol Content Determination Unit 120 Special Symbol Display Control Unit 140 Special Game Transition Determination Execution Unit 1200 Display Control unit 1210 Decoration symbol display control unit 1211 Decoration symbol display content determination unit 1222 Number image frame buffer expansion unit 1222b Partition image frame buffer expansion unit 1222b ₁ Enlargement control unit 1222b ₂ Movement control unit 1222b ₄ partition image control information temporary storage unit 1222c Background Image frame buffer developing means 1224a Number image frame buffer 1224b Partition image frame buffer 1224c Background frame buffer 1225 Image composition control means 1228a Number image information storage means 1228b Image image information storage unit 1228c background image information storage means

Claims (2)

A pachinko gaming machine having an image display device for displaying an image in a predetermined display area, and capable of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player when the identification information displayed on the image display device is stopped and displayed as a predetermined combination In
An image displayed in the predetermined display area, a base background image consisting of one image; and
A display area partition image which is an image displayed on the base background image and is displayed so as to surround a part of the base background image;
One of a plurality of types of numbers is drawn, and an identification image that is an image in which the outer shape surrounding the drawn number is the same shape regardless of the type of the number, where one identification The information consists of a display area section image, a background image that is a display area surrounded by the display area section image, and an identification image, and the identification image has no transparency and the display area of the background image Is configured to be larger than the display area of the identification image,
A means for generating a plurality of identification information that can be variably displayed by pairing a display area partition image and an identification image, wherein the display area partition image in a certain identification information is different from the certain identification information. And a pachinko gaming machine comprising image generation means for generating a background image in certain identification information and a background image in identification information different from the certain identification information so as to be different from each other in the base background image.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the base background image is a moving image.