JP4803597B2 - Image processing apparatus, game machine, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, a game machine such as a ball game machine.

Conventionally, decorative symbols corresponding to the lottery results have been displayed on the display screen in the center of the gaming machine.
In such gaming machines and game machines, a realistic and varied video expression is desired in order not to bore the player. Moreover, it is necessary to reduce the burden on image processing as much as possible.
For example, Patent Literature 1 stores ambient image data for displaying a surrounding image in a virtual three-dimensional space in a data storage unit, and is fixedly arranged at a predetermined position in the virtual three-dimensional space by the surrounding image processing unit. The virtual image is moved in the virtual three-dimensional space by moving the surrounding image relative to the moving object and rotating the surrounding image according to the amount of change in the gradient in the moving path of the moving object. A moving image can be expressed realistically by simple processing without being moved, and a perspective of surrounding images can be expressed without any sense of incongruity.
JP 2006-99635 A

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides an image processing apparatus capable of realizing video expression with a large amount of variation with a smaller amount of data and processing amount.

An image processing apparatus of the present invention is an image processing apparatus that develops an object placed in a virtual three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional plane and generates a two-dimensional image, and includes a moving object representing a moving object, An object storage unit that stores a moving plane object that represents a moving plane and a background object that represents a background of the moving plane; and a trajectory information storage unit that stores trajectory information that represents a trajectory when the moving body moves on the moving plane; An object placement unit that sets a moving space of the moving body by combining the moving plane object and the background object, and places the moving body object in the moving space based on the trajectory information; and the object storage unit A background object selection unit for selecting a predetermined background object from the background objects stored in The object arrangement unit, to one of the moving surface object, by combining the selected background object, and sets the moving space of the plurality of patterns.
Accordingly, a plurality of patterns of moving spaces can be set by changing a background object to be combined with respect to one moving plane object. Therefore, for example, even if only one piece of data is stored for a moving plane object, a plurality of patterns of moving spaces can be set, so that it is possible to realize video expressions with many variations with a small amount of data and processing load. It becomes possible.

Here, the “object” is capable of coordinate transformation such as movement, rotation, and enlargement / reduction independently in the virtual three-dimensional space.
The “polygon” is preferably a flat surface (so-called plate polygon), but may be a curved surface (Bezier curved surface, B-spline curved surface, NURBS curved surface, etc.).
The “vertex information” may be set for each polygon (for example, flat shading) or may be set for each vertex of the polygon (for example, smooth shading).

Further, based on the two-dimensional shape information indicating the two-dimensional shape of the moving surface and the height difference information indicating the height difference of the moving surface, the moving surface information storage unit, and the two-dimensional shape information and the height difference information A moving plane object generating section that generates the moving plane object; and a height difference information selecting section that selects predetermined height difference information from the height difference information stored in the moving plane information storage section. The generation unit preferably generates the plurality of patterns of the moving plane object by combining the selected height difference information with one piece of the two-dimensional shape information.
Thereby, by changing the height difference information to be combined with respect to one two-dimensional shape information, a plurality of patterns of moving plane objects having different height differences can be generated. Therefore, even if only one data is stored for the two-dimensional shape information, a plurality of patterns of moving plane objects can be generated. As described above, it is possible to realize video expressions with many variations with a small amount of data and a large processing load.

The object placement unit may place the moving object in the movement space of a plurality of patterns based on one piece of trajectory information.
Thereby, it is possible to generate a plurality of patterns of video with a small amount of data and processing load.

The image processing apparatus according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine.
Here, the “gaming machine” is not limited, but includes, for example, pachinko machines (including first-class pachinko machines and second-class pachinko machines), rotary gaming machines (hereinafter referred to as “slot machines”), and the like. .

  A program according to the present invention is a program that develops an object arranged in a virtual three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional plane and executes a function of generating a two-dimensional image, and includes a moving object representing a moving object, A function for acquiring a moving plane object representing a moving plane and a background object representing a background of the moving plane from the storage unit, and acquiring trajectory information representing a trajectory when the moving body moves the moving plane from the storage unit. A function, a function of setting a moving space of the moving object by combining the moving plane object and the background object, and arranging the moving object in the moving space based on the trajectory information; A program for executing a function of selecting a predetermined background object from stored background objects. The mobile plane object, by combining the selected background object is a program for setting the moving space of the plurality of patterns.

  The program of the present invention is stored in a storage medium and distributed. As such a storage medium, it is a computer-readable medium, such as various types of ROM, USB memory with flash memory, USB memory, SD memory, memory stick, memory card, FD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM. And other physical storage media. In addition, the broad recording medium includes a transmission medium such as the Internet capable of transmitting the program. This is because the program transmitted (downloaded) through the transmission medium is stored in the memory as it is and executed by the computer.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following embodiments, a so-called first-type pachinko machine (hereinafter, abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) will be described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention can be applied to other pachinko machines (second type, third type, etc.) as long as the model has an image display function.

(Structure of pachinko machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
In FIG. 1, a pachinko machine (game machine) 100 includes a game board (gauge board) that constitutes a game board surface and a game machine frame that supports and fixes the game board.
The game board includes a plurality of nails 101, windmills 102a and 102b, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a normal electric accessory 104, a center decorative part 105, a special symbol display device 106, an effect display device 107, a normal symbol display device 108, an outside A rail 110, an inner rail 109, and the like are provided as game parts. Further, the game board is provided with a general winning port 111, a starting winning port 112, a big winning port 113, and an out port 114.

The inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 115.
The nail 101 and the windmills 102 a and 102 b are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 115. For example, the game balls that enter the game area 115 and move from the top to the bottom of FIG. 1 are irregularly moved, or the game balls to the general prize opening 111, the start prize opening 112, and the big prize opening 113 are The winning frequency and the passing frequency of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 are adjusted.

The special symbol display device 106 is provided on the side of the inner rail 109, and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED 116 that displays the special symbol and four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings to the starting winning port 112 of the game ball. It is prepared for.
In this embodiment, the 7-segment LED 116 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112, and “3” and “7”, which are special symbols corresponding to “big hit”, and “losing”. After the corresponding special symbol “-” is displayed in a variable manner, one of these three types of special symbols is stopped and displayed based on the result of the lottery.

  The four LEDs 117 are for displaying the number of lottery results held based on the winning of the game balls at the start winning opening 112. Each time the game balls win the start winning opening 112, the light is sequentially emitted. When the fluctuation display starts, the lights are turned off sequentially. That is, the number of light emission of the four LEDs 117 corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of holdings is notified to the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112. As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 is set to four. Then, when the number of reserves is four and a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112, the number corresponding to winning at the start winning opening 112 without performing a lottery based on the winning of the game ball. Only to play the prize ball.

  The effect display device 107 is a display device for displaying an image including a decorative design, and is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 115 so that the player can easily recognize it, and displays related to various effects. A liquid crystal display device for performing the above is provided.

The display screen 118 is an area in which an image is provided to the player so as to be visually recognized on the liquid crystal display device provided in the effect display device 107. A part of a series of decorative symbols is displayed on the display screen 118. As a series of decorative designs, for example, “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “8”, “ 9 ”,“ A ”,“ B ”,“ C ”,“ D ”,“ E ”,“ F ”. During the decorative symbol variation period, each decorative symbol is switched in the order set in the decorative symbol variation pattern described later, and is displayed on the display screen 118. At the end of the decorative symbol variation period, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped and displayed as decorative symbols. A series of decorative symbols is displayed in three columns from the first column to the third column. Whether or not the same symbol is arranged on the active line set in advance on the display screen 118 indicates “big hit” or “lost”.
The effect display device 107 gives the player a sense of expectation of “big hit” in the background image and “reach” effect after the transition to the reach state as well as the image parts and decorative symbols. A character image for the purpose is also displayed around the decorative design.
Further, the effect display device 107 may display the number of winnings of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 and notify the player of the current number of winnings at the starting winning opening 112.

Below the effect display device 107, an ordinary electric accessory 104 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 104 opens and closes to guide the game ball to the start winning opening 112.
A big prize opening 113 is formed below the ordinary electric accessory 104. When the big winning opening 113 becomes a “hit” and the game shifts to a special game, the big winning opening door 120 falls down and is opened. In the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed in a special game. More specifically, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the special winning opening 113 during a unit game, it is possible to shift to the next unit game. Thus, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed. In the present embodiment, the specific area 121 is formed in the special winning opening 113, but the specific area 121 is not necessarily formed. In this case, when shifting to the special game, it is guaranteed that 15 unit games will be executed.

  The center decorative component 105 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the effect display device 107. The center decoration part 105 plays a role of protecting the effect display device 107 or decorating the pachinko machine 100. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the game ball that has entered the through portion 105 a formed at the upper part of the center decorative part 105 passes through the center decorative part 105 and is placed below the center decorative part 105. A flow path is formed so as to move to the formed stage 105b.

The normal symbol operation gate 103 is provided between the normal electric accessory 104 and the inner rail 109. For example, a game ball can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 103 from top to bottom. It is configured.
The normal symbol display device 108 is provided at a position facing the normal symbol operation gate 103 through the normal electric accessory 104. For example, the 7-segment LED 122 for displaying the normal symbol and the normal symbol operation gate 103 for the game ball are provided. And four LEDs 123 that display the number of passages to. The normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not the normal electric accessory 104 is opened according to the result of the lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103.

  The normal symbol display device 108 causes the 7-segment LED 122 to emit light based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 and, for example, “7” and “−” as the normal symbols are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, it is determined as “winning” and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”, and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not opened.

  The four LEDs 123 indicate the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operating gate 103. The regular LEDs are sequentially lit each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 103, and the normal symbol variation display is displayed. Turns off sequentially when starting. That is, the number of passages of the normal symbol operation gate 103 is notified to the player by the number of light emission of the four LEDs 123.

The general winning opening 111 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 103 and the inner rail 109. When a gaming ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.
The out port 114 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 115 and collects game balls that have not won any of the start winning port 112, the general winning port 111, and the big winning port 113. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100.

The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 124, a front frame 125, a transparent plate 126, a door 127, and a ball tray unit 128.
The outer frame 124 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 125 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 124, and is attached to the outer frame 124 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The front frame 125 has a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, electrical decoration parts 130a to 130d such as game effect lamps that are turned on according to the state of the game are provided on the peripheral edge of the front frame 125.

The transparent plate 126 is for protecting the game board, and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. The player plays a game while seeing through the game area 115 of the game board through the transparent plate 126.
The door 127 is for supporting the transparent plate 126, and is attached to the front frame 125 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 125. The ball tray 128a stores a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, and fires the game balls. A mechanism for sending out the game ball to the mechanism for the above, a ball removal mechanism for extracting the stored game ball into a ball exit storage box (so-called dollar box), a firing handle 131, an operation switch 132, and the like.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism. More specifically, when the player presses the bullet release button 128b, a part of the bottom surface of the ball tray 128a is opened, and the game ball stored in the ball tray 128a is released to the outside.

  The launch handle 131 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 115. When the player rotates the launch handle 131, the game ball is guided toward the game area 115 by being guided by the inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.

The operation switch 132 is operated by the player, and a game effect is executed by reflecting the operation content. In the present embodiment, the operation switch 132 includes a push button and a cross key (not shown).
In addition, speakers 133 for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided on both sides of the ball removal mechanism 128b.

(Outline of the game)
Here, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
First, in a state where the rented game balls are placed on the ball tray 128a, when the player turns the launch handle 131 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game balls are directed toward the game area 115. Fired. The game ball that has entered the game area 115 collides with the nail 101 or the windmill 102 formed in the game area 115, and moves in the game area 115 from top to bottom while moving irregularly.

  At the start of the game, the decorative screen is not displayed on the display screen 118 of the effect display device 107, and an image in which a predetermined character moves around the background image and character information indicating the theme of the gaming machine are displayed. ing.

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a, and the special symbol display device 106 displays a variable display of symbols. Be started. The lottery is started based on the winning. Corresponding to the start of the lottery, the decorative symbol is displayed on the display screen 118 and the variable display is started. When the result of the lottery executed based on the winning is “losing”, a special symbol corresponding to “losing” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Then, a “reach” effect is executed on the display screen 118 as necessary, and a predetermined combination of decorative images corresponding to “losing” is displayed in the final stop, and then the mode shifts to a standby mode.

  On the other hand, when the result of the lottery executed based on the winning is “big hit”, after executing the reach effect, a special symbol corresponding to “big win” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 in this stop. The The display screen 118 displays a predetermined combination of decorative symbols corresponding to “big hit”, and then shifts to a special game. The timing of the special symbol stop and the decorative symbol main stop coincide with each other.

In the special game, the special prize opening door 120 falls and the special prize opening 113 is opened. Each time a game ball wins a prize in the opened big winning opening 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In this embodiment, when the grand prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or when a specific number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening 113, the grand prize opening door 120 is opened. Standing up, the special prize opening 113 is closed.
In the following description, when the specific number is 10, that is, either the big prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or ten game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 113. In this state, the case where the special winning opening door 120 is raised will be described as an example.

If the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the big prize opening 113 while the big prize opening 113 is opened, the big prize opening 113 is opened again. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 113 is performed up to 15 times. That is, as described above, in the special game, a unit game in which the opening / closing of the special winning opening 113 is set as a set is performed 15 times at maximum.
In this way, when a special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122) starts to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108, the normal electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation. When the ordinary electric combination 104 is opened, the game ball can win the start winning opening 112 without passing between nails (so-called life nails) above the start winning opening 112.

  Further, according to the result of the lottery executed based on the winning at the start winning opening 112, the mode is shifted to either the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game is executed. When shifting to the “probability change mode”, the special symbol display device 106 displays “7” as the special symbol, and the effect display device 107 executes an effect indicating the shift to the “probability change mode” to play the game. Inform the person. Further, when shifting to the “short time mode”, the special symbol display device 106 displays “3” as the special symbol, and the effect display device 107 executes an effect indicating that the transition to the “short time mode” is performed. , Inform the player.

  As described above, when the transition to the “probability change mode” is performed after the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while after the execution of the special game.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a. If the game ball has not won any winning opening, the game ball flows into the out opening 114.

(Description of system configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG.
Inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole pachinko machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs and data necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 described later and other game controls. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, an electrical decoration board 208 is connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores programs and data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, which will be described later, and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The effect display device 107 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The decoration display and the object image are displayed on the display screen 118 by the effect display device 107. In addition, although the effect display device 107 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be configured by a display device such as a plasma display.

  The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 107.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the effect display device 107. The video RAM 202f can store a plurality of frame image data. The image data related to the decorative design read from the image data ROM 202e is developed in the individual frame image storage unit of the video RAM 202f for each decorative design. The image data developed in each frame image storage unit is displayed on the display screen 118 by the effect display device 107.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 133.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as a peripheral device for performance, in addition to the performance display device 107 and the speaker 133, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. For example, as the illumination component 130, an illumination component (LED) that is lit when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is lit during execution of a special game, and an illumination component that is lit during a prize ball ( LED).

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the operation switch 132 and transmits the detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a recognizes the operation content of the operation switch 132.

  The I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-mentioned electrical decoration part 130 is connected to the electrical decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 is output to the electrical decoration part. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 130 performs lighting or light extinction. A control signal corresponding to the gaming state is supplied to the electrode substrate 208 via the I / F circuit 202i.

(Prize opening board 203)
On the winning opening board 203, a start winning opening switch 210 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 112, a normal symbol operating gate switch 211 for detecting the passing of the gaming ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103, A general winning opening switch 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the winning opening 111, a large winning opening switch 213 that detects a winning of a gaming ball to the big winning opening 113, and a specification formed in the large winning opening 113 A specific area detection switch 214 that detects passage of a game ball to the area 121 is connected.

  Based on the signals transmitted from the start winning port switch 210, the normal symbol operating gate switch 211, the general winning port switch 212, the large winning port switch 213, and the specific area detecting switch 214, the winning port board 203 It identifies which region has passed and transmits a game ball passing signal indicating the identified result to the main control board 201.

  Further, the prize winning board 203 has an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 215 for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104, a prize winning solenoid 216 for opening the prize winning opening 113, and the prize winning opening 113. A specific area solenoid 217 for controlling the movement of the game ball is connected. Specifically, the specific area solenoid 217 makes it easy to pass the game ball to the specific area until the specific area detection switch 214 detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121, and enters the specific area 121. When the passage of the game ball is detected, the state where the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 becomes easy is released.

  The prize opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the ordinary electric combination 104 to the ordinary electric combination solenoid 215 when an ordinary electric combination release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as will be described later. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation.

  In addition, when the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize winning hole board 203 outputs a current for driving the big prize winning hole door 120 to the big prize winning hole solenoid 216. As a result, the special prize opening door 120 falls and the special prize opening 113 is opened. On the other hand, when a special winning opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for driving the special winning opening door 120 is stopped. As a result, the grand prize opening door 120 stands and the special prize opening 113 is closed.

  Furthermore, when the game ball passes through the specific area 121, it is determined that the special game will be transferred to the next unit game, and when the specific area control instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 is specified. A current for releasing the state where the passing of the game ball to the area 121 becomes easy is output to the specific area solenoid 217. As described above, in this embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are continued in one special game.

(LED drive board 204)
A special symbol display device 106 and a normal symbol display device 108 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When a special symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as described later, the LED drive board 204 receives the 7-segment LED 116 disposed in the special symbol display device 106 based on the special symbol display instruction signal, The four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings are made to emit light. In addition, when the normal symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204, based on the normal symbol display instruction signal, the 7-segment LED 122 disposed in the normal symbol display device 108, and the gate passage The four LEDs 123 for displaying the numbers are caused to emit light.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 131 for launching a game ball into the game area 115. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 131 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 115.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 115.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives a prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201 as will be described later, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is paid out to the ball tray 128a. Thus, the dispensing device 218 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is controlled. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  The winning a prize board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. This is distributed to the board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the decoration board 208.

(Functional configuration of main control board 201)
Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.
(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. Specifically, based on the game ball passing signal, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is a start winning port 112, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a general winning port 111, a large winning port 113, and a specific area 121. Which of the above has been passed is determined.
The winning determination unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instructing unit 303 transmits the award ball number signal indicating the number of winning balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 (that the game ball has won the start winning port 112), the payout instructing unit 303 receives the award. The prize ball number signal indicating that the number of balls is “4” is transmitted to the payout control board 206.

  When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the general winning opening 111, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send. Further, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “15” to the payout control board 206. Send.

Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.
The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol lottery section 304)
The special symbol lottery unit 304 generates and acquires a random number ranging from “0” to “65535”, for example, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the start winning opening 112. For example, if no random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area in the RAM 202 c, the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 305.

On the other hand, when a random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area, the acquired random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. In the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 304 can be stored in the special symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. Then, the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 305 and deletes the output random number from the special symbol random number storage region.
The special symbol lottery unit 304 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and a RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 305)
The winning determination unit 305 determines whether the random number output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” or “lost” based on the random number value output by the special symbol lottery unit 304. Furthermore, when “big hit” is true, it is determined whether to shift to “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode” after the “big win”. These determinations are made using, for example, a lottery table.

  Then, if it corresponds to “big hit”, the bonus flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. Further, when the “accuracy change mode” is applicable, the probability change flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. On the other hand, in the case of “time reduction mode”, the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery table that is different between the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and the other cases (the case where the mode is shifted to the “short-time mode” and the normal game is played) is used. It is determined whether it corresponds to the above-mentioned “big hit” or “losing”.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery table used when shifting to the “probability change mode”, the case of shifting to the “time reduction mode”, and the case of performing a normal game There are two lottery tables, the normal lottery table to be used.

And, in the case of shifting to the “probability mode”, the probability of being a “big hit” is higher than the case of shifting to the “short-time mode” and the case of performing a normal game. The contents of the two lottery tables are set.
The winning determination unit 305 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol display instruction unit 306)
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines the special symbol variation display time in the special symbol display device 106 based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and determines the result determined by the winning determination unit 305. Based on this, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”) is more than the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (the “normal” The special symbol variation display time is made much shorter than when playing “games”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “probability change mode”, “7” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. On the other hand, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “time reduction mode”, “3” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Further, in the case of “losing”, “−” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106.

The special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the special symbol variation display time, and the like, and the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern is displayed on the LED drive base. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the special symbol display instruction signal.
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
When the winning determination unit 305 determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” by the winning determination unit 307 and the bonus flag in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, The special winning opening release instruction signal is transmitted to the substrate 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. After that, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 121 formed in the big prize opening 113 based on the result of the determination in the winning determination section 301, the special prize opening release instruction section 307 performs the specific area control. An instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released.

  Thereafter, for example, when it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the prize winning opening 113, or when it has been determined that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the prize winning opening 113 was opened, the prize winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 Then, a large winning opening closing signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  When the big prize opening 113 is closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 facilitates the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 while the big prize opening 113 is being opened. It is determined whether or not the state has been released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the special winning opening 113 is opened 15 times. . That is, it is determined whether or not 15 unit games have been consumed.

  As a result of these determinations, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is facilitated and all the unit games in the special game have not been digested, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 The prize winning opening instruction signal is transmitted to the prize winning board 203 to shift to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the prize winning opening 113 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed. Do.

On the other hand, when all the rounds of the special game have been completed, the special game has ended, and the special winning opening 113 is not opened. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 121 while the special winning opening 113 is opened, it is a so-called “punk” state, and whether or not all unit games in the special game have been consumed. Regardless, the special game is forcibly terminated. Accordingly, in this case as well, the special winning opening 113 is not opened.
The special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a random number within a predetermined range. Then, when the normal symbol is not being displayed in the normal symbol display device 108 (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the normal symbol lottery result), the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 310. .

On the other hand, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display device 108, the obtained random number Are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. . Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
The winning determination unit 310 determines whether the random number output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing” based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, using the lottery table that is different between the case of shifting to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” and the case of performing a normal game, either “winning” or “losing” described above is used. Judgment is made as to whether this is the case.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, a special mode lottery table used when shifting to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” and a normal lottery table used when a normal game is being performed. There are two lottery tables.

The two lottery tables are set so that the probability of “winning” is significantly higher in the case of shifting to “probability mode” or “short-time mode” than in the case of playing a normal game. Is set. As a result, the probability of winning a normal symbol when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” is increased. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”, the normal electric accessory 104 is released more frequently than when the normal game is played, and the ball is held as much as possible. The game can be progressed without being reduced.
The winning determination unit 310 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, the normal symbol display time A normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 108 is determined. Then, a display pattern based on the determined stop symbol and the normal symbol variation display time is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”). The normal symbol variation display time is made much shorter than when they are not turned on (than when the normal game is played).

  If the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.

Then, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the normal symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
Based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, etc., the normal electric combination driving instruction unit 312 determines the operation mode of the normal electric combination 104, A normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”). The operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104, for example, the opening time is determined so that the game ball can be easily won at the start winning opening 112, compared with the case where they are not turned on (than when the normal game is performed). Like to do.

  Note that the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 includes a result determined by the winning determination unit 301 (which game mouth has entered the game ball) and a result determined by the winning determination unit 305 (special symbols such as “big hit” or “losing”). Based on the lottery result), the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 (bonus flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), the special symbol variation display time determined by the special symbol display instruction unit 306, etc. An effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.
The production command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Functional configuration of sub-control board 202)
Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.
(Direction command analysis unit 401)
The effect command analysis unit 401 operates according to the flowchart of FIG. 11 and analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313). For example, when information indicating the flag state is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 401 stores this in the flag storage unit 404. In addition, when an effect command indicating a special symbol lottery result or special symbol variation display time is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 401 refers to the flag storage unit 404 and displays the current game mode ( “Probability change mode” based on the probability change flag, “Time reduction mode” based on the time reduction flag, or “Big hit” (special game) mode based on the bonus flag) is acquired, and this information is output to the effect control unit 402. .

In addition, the effect command analysis unit 401 acquires an operation signal of the operation switch 132 and outputs variation information for the game mode to the effect control unit 402 based on the operation signal.
However, the processing performed by the production command analysis unit 401 is not limited to these, and processing according to the content of the production command is appropriately executed.
The effect command analysis unit 401 is realized by using a sub CPU 202a, a ROM 202b, and a RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Production pattern storage unit 403)
The effect pattern storage unit 403 is determined according to the combination information of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the final stop, the decorative symbol variation pattern that is variably displayed before the final stop, the bonus flag, the probability variation flag, or the state flag. Information indicating presence / absence of “reach” effect, “reach” effect time, and contents of effect in “reach” effect is stored. These pieces of information are determined by the effect control unit 402 according to the lottery result.

  The decorative symbol variation pattern is a table in which a variation pattern relating to a sequence of decorative symbol transitions from the start of variation display to the actual stop is tabulated. A large number of decorative symbol variation patterns are stored, and the number of decorative symbol variations displayed on the display screen 118 (“3” in this embodiment) is selected from these patterns. Whether or not the “reach” state appears is determined by the combination of the selected decorative symbol variation patterns. That is, when the first stop symbol is in a stopped state (first stop) and the second stop symbol is in a stopped state (second stop), a plurality of effective lines set in advance on the display screen 118 are displayed. When the same symbols are arranged, the “reach” state is set. This is because when the remaining third stop symbols stop at the same symbol (main stop), a combination of decorative symbols indicating “big hit” is obtained. The symbol for achieving this “big hit” is the “hit symbol” of the present invention.

The reach performance time is a time required for a notice display for notifying that the “reach” state appears when the “reach” state appears, that is, a “reach” effect. The contents of the “reach” effect include object specification information for specifying the type of object to be displayed during the “reach” effect from “reach” to the actual stop, and in a virtual three-dimensional space for each elapsed time of the object. Position information, movement information for each elapsed time of the object, and viewpoint position information for each elapsed time are included.
The effect pattern storage unit 403 corresponds to the ROM 202b.

(Production control unit 402)
Based on the current game mode and change information output from the effect command analysis unit 401, the effect control unit 402 displays a decorative pattern variation pattern that is variably displayed from the effect pattern storage unit 403 for each decorative symbol before the actual stop. Is read selectively. Then, the effect by the display image to be generated by the image generation unit 405 and the effect by the display image to be generated by the sound generation unit 406 are determined in time series, and the effect information for designating the content of the effect at a predetermined timing (for example, every frame period). Will be output. When the “reach” effect is necessary, the effect control unit 402 selectively reads out information indicating the effect of the “reach” effect and the “reach” effect from the effect pattern storage unit 403.
Here, the effect control unit 402 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Image generation unit 405)
The image generation unit 405 generates image data for displaying the decorative symbol, the “reach” effect, and other objects related to the effect, based on the effect information output from the effect command analysis unit 401 and the effect control unit 402. And output to the effect display device 107. Details will be described with reference to FIG.
The image generation unit 405 is realized by an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f that operate based on the control of the sub CPU 202a provided on the sub control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 406)
The sound generation unit 406 generates sound data based on the effect information output from the effect command analysis unit 401 and the effect control unit 402 and outputs the sound data to the speaker 133.
For example, when the variation pattern information of the decorative pattern is output from the effect control unit 402, the expectation of “reach” or “big hit” is made corresponding to the decorative symbol in accordance with the progress degree of the variation pattern. Sound data that excites is generated and output to the speaker 133. When the production information related to the “reach” production is output from the production control unit 402, audio data is generated in accordance with the progress of the “reach” production, and is output to the speaker 133.

  The sound generation unit 406 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, the RAM 202c, and the sound source circuit 202g provided on the sub control board 202. It goes without saying that the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 406 is not limited to these.

  The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than those described above. Also, the functions of the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 are not limited to the above description, and may be implemented with various knitting.

Next, a functional configuration implemented by the image generation unit 405 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the image generation unit 405.
As illustrated in FIG. 5, the image generation unit 405 includes, as functional blocks, an object data storage unit (object storage unit) 5031, a trajectory information storage unit 5032, a moving plane information storage unit 5033, a texture data storage unit 5034, and image data generation. A unit 504, an image data storage unit 505, and a display control unit 506. The image data generation unit 504 includes an object arrangement unit 5041, a background object selection unit 5042, a moving plane object generation unit 5043, a height difference information selection unit 5044, and a rendering unit 5045.

  In the above configuration, the object data storage unit 5031, the trajectory information storage unit 5032, the moving surface information storage unit 5033, and the texture data storage unit 5034 correspond to the image data ROM 202e. The image data storage unit 505 corresponds to the video RAM 202f. Each component of the image data generation unit 504 and the display control unit 506 are functionally realized by a sub CPU 202a that executes the image generation program of the present invention and an image control processor 202d that operates based on the control of the sub CPU 202a.

(Object data storage unit 5031)
The object data storage unit 5031 stores object data that is original data of modeling conversion for generating a stereoscopic image such as a moving object. The object data stores numerical information that defines the shape and arrangement of various objects to be displayed in the virtual three-dimensional space. Some variations of object data can be applied depending on the modeling method. In this embodiment, since the surface model is applied, each piece of object data is an aggregate of vertex coordinate information of polygons constituting the object with reference coordinates preset for each object as the origin. If each polygon is arranged at a relative position from the reference coordinates, the outer shape of the object is defined. Each object has a three-dimensional definition of the relative position (shape, orientation, size) of each polygon in a self-contained local coordinate system (body coordinate system, modeling coordinate system, object coordinate system).

(Trajectory information storage unit 5032)
The trajectory information storage unit 5032 stores trajectory information representing a trajectory when the moving object moves in a moving space formed by the moving plane object and the background object. FIG. 14 is a top view of a car (moving object) 1002 that moves on a road (moving plane object) 1001 according to a trajectory 1003 represented by trajectory information.

(Moving surface information storage unit 5033)
The moving surface information storage unit 5033 stores two-dimensional shape information representing the two-dimensional shape of the moving surface and height difference information representing the height difference of the moving surface. The moving plane object is generated based on the two-dimensional shape information and the height difference information representing the height difference.

(Texture data storage unit 5034)
The texture data storage unit 5034 stores texture data that defines a texture that is mapped (expanded and pasted) to an object that has been subjected to modeling conversion, viewing conversion, and perspective projection conversion.

  Texture is data relating to a pattern, texture, and color that is mapped to the surface of a polygon, which is a set of vertex coordinates in the surface model. The texture data is image data created at a predetermined resolution for representing a pattern or the like, for example, image data in GIF format or PNG format. In order to paste a texture onto a predetermined polygon, mapping processing is performed on the texture data by performing predetermined image conversion, for example, affine conversion, and expanding (expanding / reducing / deforming) the texture into a polygon shape.

(Image data storage unit 505)
The image data storage unit 505 includes an arrangement information storage layer 5051 and an output image storage layer 5052.

  The arrangement information storage layer 5051 stores the arrangement information of the objects modeled and converted by the object arrangement unit 5041, that is, the coordinate information in the world coordinate system for each vertex of the polygon constituting each object.

  The output image storage layer 5052 stores the object image that has been expanded into two-dimensional coordinates corresponding to the display image space and has been subjected to rendering processing.

(Object placement unit 5041)
The object placement unit 5041 is a functional block for placing one or more objects in the virtual three-dimensional space.
Specifically, one or more objects displayed at the drawing timing, and their arrangement in the virtual three-dimensional space are specified by the effect control unit 402.

  The object placement unit 5041 reads out object data of an object to be placed in the virtual three-dimensional space from the object data storage unit 5031. Then, the object placement unit 5041 executes a modeling conversion calculation process on the object data defined in the local coordinate system so that the placement in the virtual three-dimensional space at the current drawing timing specified by the effect control unit 402 is performed. Defines the placement of objects in a virtual 3D space defined by a coordinate system. By this coordinate transformation, arbitrary three-dimensional geometric transformation (translation, rotation, scale transformation, shearing, reflection) is performed, and the position, orientation, size, etc. of the object are determined. For example, a vertex coordinate (x, y, z) in a local coordinate system of a certain polygon is changed to a vertex coordinate (X, Y, Z) in the world coordinate system by modeling conversion calculation. This vertex coordinate defines the vertex position in the virtual three-dimensional space.

  When the object placement unit 5041 performs the drawing process of the moving object, the moving surface of the moving object is obtained by combining the moving surface object acquired from the moving object generation unit 5043 and the background object acquired from the background object selecting unit 5042. Is set, and the moving object is arranged in the moving space based on the trajectory information of the moving object acquired from the trajectory information storage unit 5032.

FIG. 13 shows a schematic diagram of polygons constituting an object in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 13, one polygon 520 constituting an object is defined by defining vertex coordinates. In FIG. 13, four vertices of vertices V1 to V4 are shown. Each vertex is defined by coordinate values (X1, Y1, Z1) to (X4, Y4, Z4) from the reference coordinates defined in the world coordinate system.

(Background object selection unit 5042)
The background object selection unit 5042 is a functional block that selects a predetermined background object from the background objects stored in the object data storage unit 5031. The background object selection unit 5042 selects a background object based on the effect information supplied from the effect control unit 402, for example.
The background object selection according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15C. As the background object, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, a building 1004 that is a background object that forms a landscape of an urban area, or as shown in FIG. 15C, a mountain 1005 and a river 1006 that are background objects that form a mountainous landscape. And the bridge 1007. The background object selection unit 5042 selects the building 1004 as the background object when the vehicle (moving object) 1002 generates an image of traveling in the city based on the effect information, and the image of the vehicle 1002 traveling in the mountain area. Is generated, a mountain 1005, a river 1006, and a bridge 1007 are selected as background objects.

(Moving plane object generation unit 5043)
The moving plane object generation unit 5043 is a functional block that generates object data of the moving plane object based on the two-dimensional shape information and height difference information of the moving plane.

  The moving plane object generation unit 5043 generates a moving plane object based on the two-dimensional shape information acquired from the moving plane information storage unit 5033 and the height difference information acquired from the height difference information selection unit 5044.

The generation of the moving plane object according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. For example, the planar shape represented by the two-dimensional shape information of the road (moving plane object) 1001 is the shape of the road 1001 shown in FIG. When the two-dimensional shape information is combined with the first height difference information representing a moving surface having no height difference, a flat road 1001 as shown in FIG. 15A is generated. On the other hand, when second height difference information representing a moving surface having a height difference is combined, a road 1001 having a slope as shown in FIG. 15B is generated.
As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of patterns of moving plane objects are generated by changing the combined height difference information with respect to one two-dimensional shape information. For this reason, it is possible to generate a plurality of patterns of moving plane objects having different height differences only by storing one piece of data regarding the two-dimensional shape information of the moving plane object.
Note that only one piece of data may be stored for the height difference information. In this case, a plurality of patterns of images can be generated by changing the background object to be combined for one moving plane object.

(Elevation information selection unit 5044)
The height difference information selection unit 5044 is a functional block that selects the height difference information of the moving surface from the height difference information stored in the moving surface information storage unit 5033. The height difference information selection unit 5044 selects the height difference information based on, for example, effect information supplied from the effect control unit 402.

(Rendering unit 5045)
The rendering unit 5045 is a functional block that renders an object.
First, the rendering unit 5045 converts the arrangement of each object defined in the world coordinate system into a viewpoint coordinate system (viewing coordinate system) based on the viewpoint C set for the effect pattern. The viewing transformation is performed on each object. By this conversion, the object is defined in a coordinate system in which the position of the viewpoint C is the origin (0, 0, 0) and the depth direction is the Z-axis direction. At this time, it is too much computational load to perform arithmetic processing on all objects entering the viewing angle. For this reason, the rendering unit 5045 performs clipping processing. That is, in order to exclude objects that are too close or too far from the conversion target, the rendering unit 5045 sets a certain conversion range (view volume; view volume) in the virtual three-dimensional space, and is an object placed in the view volume. Perform coordinate transformation only for.

  In addition, the rendering unit 5045 performs normalization conversion processing on an object defined in the viewpoint coordinate system as necessary in order to facilitate the hidden surface removal processing. By performing this normalization transformation, for example, the coordinate value of the visual volume is simply defined in the range of -1.0 to +1.0 for the x and y components and in the range of 0 to +1.0 for the z component. become able to. The rendering unit 5045 performs a perspective projection calculation process on the object in the viewing volume, and calculates device coordinates on the projection plane (view screen) corresponding to the display area. At this time, when the objects appear to overlap each other from the viewpoint, hidden line erasure for erasing the originally invisible line and hidden surface erasure for erasing the originally invisible surface are performed. A known painter algorithm, Z buffer method, scan line method, and ray tracing method can be applied to the hidden surface removal method.

  Next, the rendering unit 5045 generates an actual display image for each polygon assigned to the projection plane. When there is texture data in the texture data storage unit 5034, the rendering unit 5045 maps the texture onto the polygon of the object. In order to adapt the texture to the shape of each polygon, affine transformation or the like is performed as necessary.

  Further, the rendering unit 5045 performs polygon shading based on the color tone information provided at each vertex. When performing glow shading, based on the calculation formula that includes factors such as the intensity of incident light, incident angle, specular reflectance, highlight characteristic coefficient, ambient light intensity, and environmental reflectance with respect to the tone information of each vertex. Find the tone of the vertex. Then, the tone of an arbitrary point in the polygon is calculated by linear interpolation from the tone of surrounding vertices. Also, when performing von shading, the normal vector of each vertex is averaged, the normal vector of an arbitrary point in the polygon is obtained by linear interpolation from the normal vector of surrounding vertices, and the color tone of the arbitrary point is calculated Calculate based on the formula.

  Note that the calculation may be further simplified by limiting the parameters of the calculation or simplifying the calculation formula. On the contrary, if the apparatus has a high calculation capability, a strict rendering calculation may be performed by applying a ray tracing method, a radiosity method, or the like.

  The rendering unit 5045 performs rendering processing on all polygons to generate frame image data. The generated image data is stored in the output image storage layer 5053.

(Display control unit 506)
The display control unit 506 reads the frame image data stored in the output image data storage layer 5053 of the image data storage unit 505 for each drawing timing and transfers the frame image data to the effect display device 107. Based on the transferred frame image data, the effect display device 107 displays an image corresponding to the frame image data in the display area.

(Description of operation)
Next, an example of the processing operation in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
(Processing of main control board 201)
FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operations in the main control board 201.
In step S1 of FIG. 6, when the power switch 219 is turned on, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launch process will be described. After the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, first, the main control board 201 stores a certain amount or more of game balls in the ball tray 128a. It is determined whether or not.

  If the result of this determination is that a certain amount or more of game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and the game balls are directed to the game area 115. A command indicating that it has been fired is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, a game ball is launched into the game area 115 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls cannot be launched into the game area 115. A command indicating this is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 131, the game ball is not fired toward the game area 115. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the illumination part 130 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the general winning opening 111. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. This normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 passes through the normal symbol operation gate. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B.

  Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a start winning process. This start winning process is a process that is performed based on a winning of a game ball launched into the game area 115 to the start winning port 112. Details of the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B.

  Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a special game execution process. In this special game execution process, as a result of determining “big hit” by the winning determination unit 305, a predetermined symbol or effect image is displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the effect display device 107, resulting in a “hit”. This is a process that is performed when a transition is made. Details of the special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the main control board 201, the game ball launching process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the starting winning process, and the special game executing process are repeatedly performed, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 below. Thus, in the present embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, each process (including the partial process to which the code | symbol is not provided) can be arbitrarily changed in order within the range which does not produce contradiction in the processing content, or can be performed in parallel (this point is other The same applies to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 7, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 111 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the general winning opening 111, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instruction unit 303 pays out the award ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4”. Transmit to the substrate 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 111 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 informs the player that the general winning opening 111 has been won by, for example, lighting the electric decoration part 130. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the general winning opening 111, it is not necessary to perform the process of step S12, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8A and 8B.
In step S21 of FIG. 8A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 counts the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less. As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since normal symbols cannot be displayed based on, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. Determine. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

  As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.

Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that no random number is stored, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 skips steps S27 to S29 and proceeds to step S30.

If it is determined in step S27 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based on cannot be displayed, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 returns to the main flowchart of FIG.
When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.

  Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifting to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, and the process proceeds to step S32, where the winning determination unit 310 The special mode lottery table used in the case of the “short time mode” or “probability mode” is read.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the time-saving flag nor the probability variation flag is turned on, it is determined that the game is in the normal game, and the process proceeds to step S33. The winning determination unit 310 is used when the game is in the normal game. The normal lottery table to be extracted is extracted.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 8B, and the winning determination unit 310 selects the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30. It is determined whether or not the lottery table corresponds to “winning”. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S35, and the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instructing unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302, and It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a transition is made to either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode”. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S 36, when the transition to the “short time mode” is in progress, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in the “short time mode”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “win” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, when transitioning to the “probability change mode”, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol change display time in the “probability change mode”, and then “wins”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating that the normal symbol is displayed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 37, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode” to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the normal game is in progress, so the process proceeds to step S38, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default during normal game. During the normal symbol variation display time, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed such that “7” indicating “winning” is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol indicating the formed display pattern is formed. A display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 39, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode during the normal game to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S34 that the normal symbol lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S40, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to set the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag. Determine whether it is turned on. As a result of these determinations, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S41, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 During the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in “mode” or “probability change mode”, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed so that “−” indicating “losing” is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S40 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the normal game is in progress, so the process proceeds to step S42, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal in normal game. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the symbol variation display time, a display pattern is formed so that “-” indicating “losing” is stopped, and the normal symbol display instruction indicating the formed display pattern is formed. A signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S21 of FIG. 8A that the game ball has not passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the process proceeds to step S43, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is provided with the normal symbol provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 proceeds to step S29 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S22, so the normal symbol lottery unit 309 returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Start-up winning process)
Next, details of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9A and 9B.
In step S61 of FIG. 9A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the start winning port 112 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S62, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S63, the special symbol lottery unit 304 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S64, and the special symbol lottery section 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S65, where the special symbol lottery section 304 counts the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less.

As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S66, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result (step S62). Is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S63 that the bonus flag is not turned off (turned on), the special symbol lottery unit 304 proceeds to step S65 because the special game is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S65 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. Therefore, the special symbol lottery unit 304 returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S67, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. Determine. If the result of this determination is that random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S68, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

  As a result of the determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S69, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result (step S62). Is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.

Next, in step S70, the special symbol lottery unit 304 reads the random number stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S71.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S67 that no random number is stored, the special symbol lottery unit 304 skips steps S68 to S70 and proceeds to step S71.

  If it is determined in step S68 that the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. Since the special symbol based on the symbol cannot be displayed, the special symbol lottery unit 304 returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  When the special symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S71, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 305.

  Next, in step S72, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the mode has been shifted to the “probability variation mode”, and the process proceeds to step S73. The lottery table for probability variation to be extracted is extracted.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S74, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S75, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302. Add 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted.

Next, in step S76, the winning determination unit 305 extracts a normal lottery table to be used in the “time reduction mode”.
Next, in step S77, the winning determination unit 305 determines whether or not the “time saving mode” has ended by digesting the prescribed number of games. If the result of this determination is that the prescribed number of games has been exhausted and the “time reduction mode” has ended, the process proceeds to step S78, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the time reduction flag.

If it is determined in step S77 that the prescribed number of games has not been consumed, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing, and thus the processing in step S78 is omitted.
If it is determined in step S74 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the game is in a normal game, so the process proceeds to step S79, and the winning determination unit 305 selects a normal lottery table to be used during the normal game. Extract.

  As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S73, S76, and S79, the process proceeds to step S80 in FIG. 9B, and the winning determination unit 305 outputs the lottery result (random number) output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S71. Determines whether or not it corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S81, and the winning determination unit 305 further determines whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game. Referring to the flag storage unit 302, the bonus flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is not won, the process of step S81 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, since either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability variation mode” is being executed, the process proceeds to step S83. The special symbol display instructing unit 306 forms a display pattern for the time reduction / probability change mode based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, if the hourly flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on, it means that the game is in the normal game, so the process proceeds to step S84, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 uses the determination result in steps S80 and S82 for the normal game. And the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  In step S <b> 85, the payout instructing unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the number of prize balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

Next, in step S86, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S87. If the winning determination unit 305 determines in S81 to shift to the “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S88, where the flag storage unit Referring to 302, the probability variation flag is turned on.
On the other hand, when it is determined in S81 that the winning determination unit 305 shifts to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S89, and the flag storage unit 302 is referred to and the time reduction flag is turned on.

  In step S90, the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82 and the stored contents of the flag storage unit 302, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 02. Return to.

  If it is determined in step S61 in FIG. 9A that the game ball has not passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S91, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the design random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S70 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S62, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Special game execution process)
Next, the details of the special game execution process in step S5 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S101 of FIG. 10, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is not turned on, there is no need to perform the processing after step S102 (since it does not shift to a special game), the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S <b> 102, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened, and one round of the specific game consisting of 15 rounds starts.

Next, in step S <b> 103, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.
If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the process proceeds to step S104, where the winning determination section 301 determines that the game ball is based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. It is determined whether or not the specific area 121 has been passed. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121, the process proceeds to step S105, where the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and proceeds to step S106. move on.
As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 121, the process skips step S105 and proceeds to step S106.

Next, in step S <b> 106, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 or the specific area 121, and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has passed the special winning opening 113 or the specific area 121 is displayed on the effect display device 107. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. Thereby, 15 prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.
If it is determined in step S106 that the game ball has not won the big winning opening 113, the winning determination unit 301 skips steps S104 to S106 and proceeds to step S107.

  Next, in step S107, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed, it is the end of the unit game, so the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. To do. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

Next, in step S <b> 109, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 121 is released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the process proceeds to step S110, where the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 determines that all unit games in the special game (that is, It is determined whether or not (special game) has ended. If the result of this determination is that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S111, where the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the special game and transmits it to the sub control board 202. Thereby, an image indicating the end of the special game is displayed on the effect display device 107.
Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.
In step S112, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the bonus flag, and returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

If it is determined in step S107 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened, the process proceeds to step S113, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 is transmitted from the winning determination unit 301. Based on the game ball passage signal, it is determined whether or not 10 or more game balls have passed through the big winning opening 113. If the result of this determination is that there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening 113 is closed.
On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have passed through the big winning opening 113 is not ten or more, the unit game is continuing, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S110 that all unit games in the special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and thus the process proceeds to step S114, where the effect command generation unit 313 An effect command indicating progress to a game is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game has progressed to the next unit game is displayed on the effect display device 107. In addition, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and returns to the main flowchart of FIG. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

  Needless to say, processes other than those shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 may be performed. For example, the timing at which the production command is generated and transmitted is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, and other production commands may be generated and transmitted.

(Processing operation of sub-control board 202)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing operations in the normal game on the sub-control board 202.
In step S131 of FIG. 11, the effect command analysis unit 401 in the sub control board 202 determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 201. As a result of this determination, if an effect command is received, the process proceeds to step S132, and the effect command analysis unit 401 analyzes the received effect command.

  The effect command analysis unit 401 analyzes the effect command to identify the current game mode, and analyzes the operation signal from the operation switch 132 to generate variation information associated with the game mode. The effect control unit 402, based on the current game mode and change information, from the effect pattern storage unit 403, combination information of decorative symbols that should be stopped and displayed in this stop, decorative pattern change patterns that are displayed in a variable manner until this stop, Information indicating the effect of the “reach” effect and the contents of the effect in the “reach” effect is selectively read out, and the presence or absence of the “reach” effect is determined. Then, the production control unit 402 includes object specifying information for specifying the type of the object, position information in the virtual three-dimensional space for each elapsed time of the object, movement information for each elapsed time of the object, viewpoint position information for each elapsed time, and the like. And output as production information.

  In addition, the effect command analysis unit 401 instructs the sound generation unit 406 to execute an effect of emitting sound corresponding to the result of analyzing the effect command. Thereby, the audio | voice production | generation part 406 produces | generates the audio | voice data corresponding to an effect, and makes it emit from the speaker 133. FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S131 that an effect command has not been received, the effect command analysis unit 401 proceeds to step S133 and instructs the image generation unit 405 or the like to perform a standby effect. And give instructions. As a result, the image generation unit 405 generates image data for executing the standby effect and causes the effect display device 107 to display the image data.

  Next, image display processing according to the present invention will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. This process is mainly executed in the image generation unit 405 of the sub-control board 202.

First, the effect control unit 402 determines whether or not it is the drawing timing (step S201). Here, the drawing timing is a predetermined timing in time for the next frame image data update process, and is appropriately determined by the system. The drawing timing may be set every frame period, or may be set every one or more frame periods.
If it is not yet the drawing timing (NO), the process proceeds to step S208, and the display control unit 506 continues the display control based on the frame image data at the previous drawing timing.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the drawing timing has been reached (YES), the process proceeds to step S202. The object placement unit 5041 of the image data generation unit 504 acquires object data from the object data storage unit 5031, executes modeling conversion operation on the vertex coordinates of each polygon, and determines polygon coordinates in the world coordinate system. The determined vertex coordinates of the polygon are sequentially stored in the arrangement information storage layer 5051.

  Next, in step S <b> 203, the object placement unit 5041 determines whether or not to perform the moving object drawing process at the current drawing timing. If it is determined not to perform the drawing process of the moving object, the process proceeds to step S206, and the rendering process by the rendering unit 5045 is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S203 that the drawing process of the moving object is performed (YES), the process proceeds to step S204, and the object placement unit 5041 sets the moving space of the moving object. The object placement unit 5041 obtains object data of the moving plane object generated based on the two-dimensional shape information and the height difference information of the moving plane from the moving plane object generation unit 5043. In addition, the object placement unit 5041 acquires object data of the selected background object from the background object selection unit 5042. Then, the object placement unit 5041 determines the polygon coordinates in the world coordinate system of each polygon constituting the acquired moving plane object and background object.

  Next, in step S205, the object placement unit 5041 acquires the object data of the moving object from the object data storage unit 5031, acquires the trajectory information of the moving object from the trajectory information storage unit 5032, and acquires the acquired trajectory information. Based on the above, the polygon coordinates in the world coordinate system of each polygon constituting the moving object are determined.

  Next, in step S206, the rendering unit 5045 of the image data generation unit 504 executes a rendering process. The rendering unit 5045 first performs viewing conversion. A normalization transformation is then performed, followed by a perspective projection transformation. Then, necessary hidden line removal processing and hidden surface removal processing are executed.

  Furthermore, the rendering unit 5045 reads texture data from the texture data storage unit 5032 in units of polygons when texture data exists. Then, shading processing is performed on each polygon to generate image data. The rendering unit 5045 performs rendering processing on all polygons to generate frame image data.

In step S207, the rendering unit 5045 outputs the generated frame image data to the output image storage layer 5053.
Finally, in step S208, the display control unit 506 outputs the frame image data stored in the output image storage layer 5053 to the effect display device 107.

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to generate a two-dimensional image of a plurality of patterns by changing only the background object to be combined with respect to one moving plane object. Therefore, for example, for a moving plane object, a plurality of patterns of two-dimensional images can be generated even if only one object data is stored in the object data storage unit 5031.

Image generation according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15C. For example, if a building 1004, which is a background object that forms an urban landscape, is arranged for one moving plane object (road 1001), an image of the automobile 1002 traveling in the urban area is generated as shown in FIG. 15A. Can do. On the other hand, if a mountain 1005, a river 1006, and a bridge 1007, which are background objects that form a mountainous landscape, are arranged on the road 1001, an image of the automobile 1002 traveling in the mountainous region as shown in FIG. 15C. Can be generated.
Thus, by changing the background object to be combined with respect to one moving plane object, it is possible to generate various images using one moving plane object.

  Furthermore, by using a common moving plane object, it is possible to reduce the amount of processing when determining the arrangement position of the background object corresponding to the shape of the moving plane object.

  For the moving plane object, the moving plane object generation unit 5043 generates a plurality of patterns of moving plane objects by changing the combined height difference information for one two-dimensional shape information of the moving plane. As for the two-dimensional shape information of the moving plane object, it is possible to generate a plurality of patterns of moving plane objects having different height differences only by storing one piece of data.

The object placement unit 5041 may place the moving object in a plurality of patterns of moving spaces based on one piece of trajectory information.
Thus, a plurality of patterns of video can be generated simply by storing one piece of trajectory information in the trajectory information storage unit 5032.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize video expressions with many variations with a smaller amount of data and processing amount.

Front view showing an example of the external configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment Block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the pachinko machine 100 Functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201 Functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the sub-control board 202 Functional block diagram showing details of the functional configuration of the image generator Main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the main control board The flowchart explaining the detail of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. The flowchart explaining the detail of the normal symbol action | operation gate passage process in step S3 of FIG. The flowchart explaining the detail of the normal symbol action | operation gate passage process in step S3 of FIG. Flowchart explaining details of start winning process in step S4 of FIG. Flowchart explaining details of start winning process in step S4 of FIG. The flowchart explaining the detail of the special game execution process in step S5 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the processing operation in the normal game in the sub control board 202 The flowchart explaining the detail of the image display process of this embodiment Relationship diagram between polygon and each vertex coordinate A top view of a moving object moving on the moving surface The figure explaining the image generation by this embodiment The figure explaining the image generation by this embodiment The figure explaining the image generation by this embodiment

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 103 Normal symbol operation gate 106 Special symbol display device 107 Production display device 108 Normal symbol display device 112 Start winning opening 113 Grand winning opening 131 Launch handle 132 Operation switch 201 Main control board 203 Winning opening board 210 Start winning opening switch 215 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 301 Prize determination unit 302 Flag storage unit 304 Special symbol lottery unit 305 Winning determination unit 306 Special symbol display instruction unit 309 Normal symbol lottery unit 310 Winning determination unit 311 Normal symbol display instruction unit 312 Normal electric accessory driving instruction Unit 313 Production command generation unit 401 Production command analysis unit 402 Production control unit 403 Production pattern storage unit 404 Flag storage unit 405 Image generation unit 406 Audio generation unit 5031 Object data storage unit 5032 Trajectory information storage unit 5033 Moving surface Information storage unit 5034 Texture data storage unit 504 Image data generation unit 5041 Object arrangement unit 5042 Background object selection unit 5043 Moving surface object generation unit 5044 Height difference information selection unit 5045 Rendering unit 505 Image data storage unit 5051 Arrangement information storage layer 5052 Output image Storage layer 506 display control unit

Claims (5)

An image processing apparatus that develops an object arranged in a virtual three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional plane and generates a two-dimensional image,
An object storage unit that stores a moving object that represents a moving object, a moving surface object that represents a moving surface of the moving object, and a background object that represents a background of the moving surface;
A trajectory information storage unit that stores trajectory information representing a trajectory when the moving body moves on the moving surface;
An object placement unit that sets a moving space of the moving body by combining the moving plane object and the background object, and places the moving body object in the moving space based on the trajectory information;
A background object selection unit that selects a predetermined background object from the background objects stored in the object storage unit,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the object placement unit sets a plurality of patterns of the movement space by combining the selected background object with one movement plane object. A moving surface information storage unit that stores two-dimensional shape information representing a two-dimensional shape of the moving surface and height difference information representing a height difference of the moving surface;
A moving plane object generating unit that generates the moving plane object based on the two-dimensional shape information and the height difference information;
An elevation difference information selection unit that selects predetermined elevation difference information from the elevation difference information stored in the moving surface information storage unit,
The moving plane object generation unit generates the moving plane objects of a plurality of patterns by combining the selected height difference information with one piece of the two-dimensional shape information. The image processing apparatus described.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the object arrangement unit arranges the moving object in a plurality of patterns of the movement space based on one piece of the trajectory information. A gaming machine that changes the progress of the game according to the lottery result,
A gaming machine comprising the image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. On the computer,
A program that develops an object placed in a virtual three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional plane and executes a function of generating a two-dimensional image,
A function of acquiring a moving object representing a moving object, a moving surface object representing a moving surface of the moving object, and a background object representing a background of the moving surface from the storage unit;
A function of acquiring trajectory information representing a trajectory when the moving body moves on the moving surface from a storage unit;
A function of setting a moving space of the moving body by combining the moving plane object and the background object, and arranging the moving body object in the moving space based on the trajectory information;
A program for executing a function of selecting a predetermined background object from the background objects stored in the storage unit,
A program characterized in that a plurality of patterns of the movement space are set by combining the selected background object with one movement plane object.

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