JP6069471B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  With the recent improvement in computer performance, many techniques for creating a three-dimensional virtual space similar to a real space using computer graphics have been released.

  Furthermore, on the display screen provided in a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine, an effect image obtained by mapping a three-dimensional object arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space from a viewpoint from a virtual camera provided in a predetermined virtual space position The technology to display is published.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for updating and displaying in real time a video (image) at a viewpoint from a virtual camera when the viewpoint from the virtual camera or the position of a three-dimensional object is moved. .

JP 2006-099636 A

  In Patent Document 1, a three-dimensional object arranged in a three-dimensional virtual space can only be viewed from various viewpoints.

  On the other hand, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player using a three-dimensional object arranged in a three-dimensional virtual space.

To achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a lottery means for performing a lottery process for determining a combination of a plurality of effect symbols in a game using a game medium, and the effect by the lottery process performed by the lottery means. A virtual space position that can be visually recognized from a virtual camera serving as a viewpoint on a three-dimensional virtual space, based on a lottery result of the lottery process. An approach that places one or a plurality of three-dimensional effect objects on the object, and a spatial position between the virtual camera in the three-dimensional virtual space and the three-dimensional effect object arranged by the effect object placement means. An approach effect control means for controlling the effect, and the provisional effect is controlled by the approach effect control means. Close spatial position of the camera and the three-dimensional effect object within a predetermined range result, regardless of the lottery result, performs a lottery result notification before presentation captured by the virtual camera, then depending on the lottery result Te, do one of the second lottery result notification effect in different imaging condition from that of the first and the lottery result notification effect the virtual camera for imaging the three-dimensional effect object, the first lottery result notification effect It is characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that the interest of the player can be improved by using the three-dimensional object arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space.

The front view of the gaming machine constituted by applying the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of the state which open | released the glass frame provided in the front surface of the game machine comprised by applying the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine constituted by applying the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the whole game machine comprised by applying the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the image control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the production | presentation control part comprised by applying the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the detailed structure of the map information generation part which comprises the production | presentation control part shown in FIG. The figure which shows the detailed structure of the effect control process part which comprises the effect control part shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special figure special electricity control process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol memory | storage determination process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed with the presentation control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process performed with the production | presentation control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process performed with the presentation control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the continuation of the command analysis process performed with the production | presentation control board shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of main processing performed on the image control board. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the effect control process performed by the effect control part of the game machine comprised by applying the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the production | generation process of the map information shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the connection process of the division which comprises the map information shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the production | presentation control process shown in FIG. The figure which shows an example of map information. The figure which shows an example of the three-dimensional virtual space formed based on map information. The figure which shows an example of an effect image. The figure which shows an example of an effect image. The figure which shows an example of an effect image. The figure which shows an example of object information.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an example of a device configuration diagram of a gaming machine configured by applying the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the gaming machine 1 in a state where the glass frame of the present invention is opened. FIG. 3 is a perspective view and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of one gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation is provided.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One by one is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface.

  Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the firing rail 42 that is inclined downward, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch is performed with the adjusted launch intensity. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. As the launch member 4c rotates, the launch ball 4c launches the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  Further, in the area below the center of the game area 6, there are a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area into which game balls can enter, and a second large area in which game balls can enter. A winning opening 17 is provided.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second starting port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the winning member of the second large winning port 17 located immediately above the second starting port 15 becomes an obstacle, and the game ball Is impossible to accept.

  On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a right acquisition lottery (to be described later) Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed.

  Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side. It is controlled to move between an open state protruding from a closed state and a closed state embedded in the game board surface.

  When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, there are provided a normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which game balls can pass and a first grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter.

  For this reason, if the operation ball 3 is not a game ball which has been greatly rotated and launched with a strong force, the normal design gate 13 and the first big winning opening 16 are configured so that the game ball does not pass or win. Yes.

  In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 6, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that it is at the second start port 15. The pair of movable pieces 15b are not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal lottery” is performed.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, all of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17 are entered. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been played.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decorative member 7, and an effect driving device 33 in the form of a belt is provided above the liquid crystal display device 31.

  The liquid crystal display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  The effect button 35 and the cross key are valid only when a message for operating the effect button 35 and the cross key is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, for example. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a, and the cross key is provided with a cross key detection switch (not shown).

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed.

  In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

  Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. The game is controlled by driving 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control, and an output port (not shown).

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main CPU 110a can perform a jackpot lottery on the holding ball before the lottery processing on the holding ball and pre-acquire (pre-read) the lottery result. At this time, the pre-acquired lottery result is produced. The image is sent to the image control board 150 via the control board 120.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program, data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery, a symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the end of the jackpot game to determine the gaming state after the jackpot ends The main ROM 110b stores a time setting data table, a special electric accessory actuating mode determining table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening / closing door, a special winning opening opening mode table, a variation pattern determining table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like. Has been.

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

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, in the main RAM 110c, a normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and a second special symbol hold count (U2) A storage area, a first special symbol random value storage area, a second special symbol random value storage area, a round game number (R) storage area, a number of times of opening (K) storage area, a number of winning games (C) storage area, Game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short time game flag storage area), high probability game number (X) counter, short time number (J) counter, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data for production Various timer counters such as an area, a special symbol time counter, and a special game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. . The sub CPU 120a executes a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch, the joystick detection switch 35b, and the timer. It reads out and performs arithmetic processing, and transmits corresponding data to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the liquid crystal display device 31, the voice Data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been.

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

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out.

  At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 31 and the audio output device 32, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, image display control and audio output device in the liquid crystal display device 31. The sound output control at 32 is performed.

  A detailed description of the image control board 150 will be described below using the block diagram of the image control board of FIG.

  Next, image display control will be described using the block diagram of the image control board 150 in FIG.

  The image control board 150 includes a host CPU 150a, a host RAM 150b, a host ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 2000, and a sound control circuit 3000 for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 31. ing.

  Based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120, the host CPU 150a instructs the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the VDP 2000. Such an instruction is performed by setting data in a control register in the VDP 2000 and outputting a display list including drawing control commands.

  In addition, when receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 2000, the host CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  Further, the host CPU 150 a also instructs the sound control circuit 3000 to output predetermined sound data to the sound output device 32 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.

  The host RAM 150b is built in the host CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the host CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the host ROM 150c.

  The host ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM, a control processing program for the host CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, animation scene information, and the like. Is remembered.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. doing.

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 151 compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.

  In addition to the spatial information of the three-dimensional virtual space using the three-dimensional coordinate system, object information (object shape, color, etc.) of the three-dimensional object arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space is stored.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 2000, and divides the pulse signal to generate a system clock for the VDP 2000 to control, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 31, and the like. .

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed.

  The VRAM 153 also temporarily displays a display list output from the host CPU 150a, a display list storage area 153a for storing the display list, a development storage area 153b for storing image data decompressed by the decompression circuit, and for rendering or displaying an image. The first frame buffer 153c and the second frame buffer 153d are provided. The VRAM 153 also stores palette data.

  The two frame buffers are alternately switched between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

  The VDP 2000 is a so-called image processor, reads image data from one of the frame buffers (display frame buffer) based on an instruction from the host CPU 150a, and outputs a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the read image data. Is generated and output to the liquid crystal display device.

  In addition to the effect control unit 200, the VDP 2000 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, and a memory controller, and is connected by a bus. Has been. The flow of processing performed in the effect control unit 200 is shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 and will be described below.

  The control register is a register for the VDP 2000 to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register. The host CPU 150a can write and read data to and from the control register via the CPU I / F.

  This control register includes a system control register for performing basic settings necessary for the operation of the VDP 2000, a data transfer register for performing settings necessary for data transfer, and a drawing register for performing settings for controlling drawing. A bus interface register for making settings necessary for bus access, a decompression register for making settings necessary for decompressing compressed images, a display register for making settings for controlling display, and six types of registers It has.

  The CG bus I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 151, and image data from the CGROM 151 is input to the VDP 2000 via the CG bus I / F.

  The CPU I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the host CPU 150a, and the host CPU 150a outputs a display list to the VDP 2000, accesses a control register, and accesses from the VDP 2000 via the CPU I / F. Various interrupt signals are input by the host CPU 150a.

  The data transfer circuit performs data transfer between various devices.

  Specifically, data transfer between the host CPU 150a and the VRAM 153, data transfer between the CGROM 151 and the VRAM 153, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 153 are performed.

  The clock generation circuit receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 152 and generates a system clock that determines the operation processing speed of the VDP2000. Also, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 31 via the display circuit.

  The decompression circuit is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 151, and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 153b.

  The drawing circuit is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list composed of drawing control commands.

  The display circuit generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the VRAM 153, and generates the generated video signal (RGB Signal) to the liquid crystal display device 31. Further, the display circuit also outputs a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 31 to the liquid crystal display device 31.

  In the present embodiment, an RGB signal obtained by converting a digital signal into an analog signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 31 as the video signal. However, the video signal may be output as the digital signal.

  The memory controller performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when the host CPU 150a instructs to switch the frame buffer.

  The sound control circuit 3000 includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, and an audio output device. The sound output control at 32 is performed.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of an effect control unit configured by applying the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 6, the effect control unit 200 constitutes a part of the VDP 2000 of the image control board 150 shown in FIG. 5, and includes a reception unit 201, a condition determination unit 202, a condition storage unit 203, an effect control processing unit 204, information A reading unit 205, an information storage unit 206, a map information creation unit 207, a three-dimensional virtual space formation control unit 208, a map information storage unit 209, a three-dimensional virtual space information storage unit 210, and a display control processing unit 211 are configured. The

  The host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 that has received data (effect pattern designation command) for executing a predetermined effect from the effect control board 120 that controls each effect such as during a game or during standby is CGROM 151 to the VDP 2000. By receiving an instruction to display the image data stored in the liquid crystal display device 31, the instruction is received by the receiving unit 201 of the effect control unit 200.

  The receiving unit 201 sends data based on this instruction to the condition determining unit 202.

  In the condition determining unit 202, is the data sent from the receiving unit 201 a display request in an effect using an effect image mapped by imaging a 3D virtual space in which a 3D object is arranged with a virtual camera? Is compared with the display conditions stored in the condition storage unit 203.

  This three-dimensional virtual space is also called a “three-dimensional virtual environment”, which expresses the information of “vertical”, “horizontal” and “height” by virtual reality on the space, and plays objects in the same way as in real space It is the environment presented to the person. The “vertical” and “horizontal” information is also referred to as “width” and “depth” information.

  In this three-dimensional virtual space, a virtual reality space is reproduced by arranging three-dimensional objects.

  The player can move the virtual camera using the effect button 35 or a cross key (not shown). The virtual camera at this time defines a viewpoint when displaying the three-dimensional object arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space on the liquid crystal display device 31 as an effect image.

  When the condition determining unit 202 determines that the display request is for an effect image obtained by imaging a 3D object placed in the 3D virtual space with a virtual camera, the condition determining unit 202 displays the effect control processing unit. In addition to making a processing request for presentation to 204, the information reading unit 205 is instructed to read information, and further, the lottery included in the display request received via the receiving unit 201 to the map information creating unit 207 Send result information.

  First, the effect control processing unit 204 performs an effect process based on effect information based on an effect requested to be processed.

  In this effect process, the content of the effect is determined, and information for generating an effect image based on the determined effect content is sent to the display control processing unit 211 as a display instruction.

  At this time, the display control processing unit 211 reads the object information in the three-dimensional virtual space stored in the CGROM 151 based on the display instruction, and arranges the three-dimensional object in the three-dimensional virtual space composed of the three-dimensional world coordinate system. The display control of the effect image which imaged the 3D object arrange | positioned in 3D virtual space from the virtual camera and mapped it is performed.

  When the operation of the virtual camera that is the viewpoint of the character object is received, the display control processing unit 211 draws (renders) an effect image captured and mapped by the virtual camera, and displays the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 31. indicate.

  The drawing process at this time first performs a process of determining a viewpoint defined by the virtual camera. This is a process for determining the range visible from the camera. Once the viewpoint is determined, the display position on the display screen is determined when the display image is drawn from the determined viewpoint.

  As the display position, the camera direction information, the degree of enlargement / reduction (zoom value), and the aspect ratio (aspect ratio) of the display screen are determined. Since the zoom value at this time is a zoom value in the three-dimensional virtual space, in addition to the zoom value for the horizontal direction (horizontal zoom value), the zoom value for the vertical direction (vertical zoom value) is set. The horizontal zoom value at this time is a zoom value in the “XY plane”, and the vertical zoom value can be expressed as a zoom value in the “XZ plane”.

  When the display position on the display screen is determined, an object to be visible is determined. That is, an object that is not visible from the viewpoint of the camera (not visible) is excluded.

  When the parameter information that forms the display image displayed on the display screen is determined in this way, the geometric shape (also referred to as “primitive”) that constitutes the visible object, for example, the polygon, The vertex coordinates are transformed from the object space coordinate system of each object to the world space coordinate system.

  Subsequently, the coordinate conversion of the object coordinate-converted into the coordinate system of the world space is performed to the coordinate system of the camera space of the viewpoint that can be seen from the camera. This camera space is a virtual space by a camera that defines the viewpoint (the origin in the coordinate space) of the scene described by the display image.

  At this time, it is also possible to increase or decrease the vertex coordinates of the primitive (polygon) of the object in the camera space coordinate system. This can be done by software such as a “geometry shader”.

  When coordinate transformation is performed in the coordinate system of the camera space, a culling process is performed to delete a geometric shape that is unnecessary in the camera space from primitives such as polygons constituting the three-dimensional object. Also, clipping processing is performed to cut out only the three-dimensional object displayed on the display screen. That is, by this clipping process, other parts than the cutout are not displayed.

  This culling process and clipping process are not essential processes, but are performed in order to reduce the burden of the rendering process.

  Subsequently, a vertex of a geometric shape (primitive) that is a component constituting the three-dimensional object is projected, and a space coordinate in the camera space is mapped to a two-dimensional screen space coordinate to generate a coordinate in the two-dimensional space. The mapping process may be executed before the culling process or clipping process described above.

  When the three-dimensional object is converted into the screen space coordinates of the two-dimensional space in this way, the coordinates are rasterized. By this rasterizing process, the polygons constituting the three-dimensional object and the pixels (pixels) of the display screen are associated with each other, and the display image is displayed on the display screen.

  Then, a shading process (light source setting process) for providing a shadow on the rasterized display image is performed. In addition, alpha blending that superimposes a plurality of semi-transparent images by multiplying the display image by the α value, and Z buffer processing that draws only the object in the foreground using the depth information memory area (Z buffer) are convenient. It is also possible to do.

  The display image is rendered by such processing.

  By displaying the rendered display image on the display screen of the display device, an image from the viewpoint of the camera is displayed.

  In this way, the rendering process in the display control processing unit 211 is performed whenever an input operation such as a player's effect button input or cross key input is performed, that is, whenever a three-dimensional object moves. Is displayed.

  When such a three-dimensional virtual space is imaged by a virtual camera, the position information of the virtual camera (character object) is managed using the two-dimensional information, and a process for grasping the viewpoint by the virtual camera is performed.

  Then, the information reading unit 205 instructed to read information by the condition determining unit 202 reads object information related to the three-dimensional object arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space from the information storage unit 206. The read object information is information related to the three-dimensional object formed based on the display request, and retrieves the object information of the three-dimensional object based on the display request from various object information stored in the information storage unit 206. Read the matching object information.

  In particular, this object information is information relating to a movable object that is a three-dimensional object for notifying a lottery result of a big hit lottery by an effect of moving in a three-dimensional virtual space or a character object that moves in space. This object information includes information such as the size of the three-dimensional object, the spatial position to be arranged, and the arrangement direction.

  In this embodiment, a three-dimensional virtual space as shown in FIG. 23 is formed, and a three-dimensional object such as a movable object or a character object is arranged on the three-dimensional virtual space.

  The information reading unit 205 that has read out such object information sends the read object information to the map information creation unit 207.

  The map information creation unit 207 receives the lottery result information from the condition determination unit 202. When the object information is sent from the information reading unit 205, the map information creation unit 207 uses the movable object specified by the object information. When the character object notifies the lottery result, map information that forms a movement path in a two-dimensional plane with respect to a movement path in the three-dimensional virtual space in which the character object moves is created. A detailed configuration of the map information creation unit 207 is shown in FIG. 7 and will be described below.

  The map information at this time is created by combining the pieces of block map information (simply referred to as “zones”) constituting part of the map information stored in the information storage unit 206. An example of the created map information is shown in FIG.

  The block map information at this time may have a configuration in which connection points for combining with other block map information are provided. In this case, the connection points of the block map information and the connection points of the other block map information As a result, the block map information is combined. At this time, it is shown that the connection point is composed of the “same connection form” having the same form as the connection points set in all the block map information.

  In addition, the connection point which is the same connection form is not set to division map information, but it is good also as a structure which consists of a different connection form of a connection point and a to-be-connected point.

  In this case, the connection point provided in the division map information is connected to the connection point provided in the other division map information, and the connection point is connected to the connection point of the other division. That is, connection points and connected points cannot be connected.

  FIG. 22 shows a part of the map information, and section map information of all four sections of “section 1”, “section 2”, “section 3”, and “section 4” is shown. .

  These block map information indicates a moving range of a two-dimensional plane corresponding to a spatial range in which the three-dimensional object can move during the presentation in the big hit lottery process per time. That is, when the big hit lottery process is performed twice, it indicates that the three-dimensional object can move in the spatial range corresponding to the moving range for a maximum of two sections.

  When such map information is created in the map information creation unit 207, the map information creation unit 207 stores the map information in the map information storage unit 209, and stores it in the map information to the three-dimensional virtual space formation control unit 208. Instructing the formation of a 3D virtual space based on the

  When the 3D virtual space formation control unit 208 receives a request to form a 3D virtual space from the map information creation unit 207, the 3D virtual space formation control unit 208 acquires the map information stored in the map information storage unit 209, and 3D based on the map information. Form a virtual space.

  At this time, the three-dimensional virtual space formation control unit 208 further arranges a movable object and a character object in the formed three-dimensional virtual space and stores them in the three-dimensional virtual space information storage unit 210.

  When the 3D virtual space formation control unit 208 stores the 3D virtual space information formed in the 3D virtual space information storage unit 210, the 3D virtual space formation control unit 208 instructs the production control processing unit 204 to perform production control.

  Thereby, the presentation control processing unit 204 reads out the three-dimensional virtual space information stored in the three-dimensional virtual space information storage unit 210, and performs the presentation control using the three-dimensional virtual space information, thereby displaying the display control processing unit. 211 is instructed to perform display control processing.

  The effect control processing unit 204 performs an effect using the 3D virtual space information stored in the 3D virtual space information storage unit 210 based on the lottery result included in the instruction received from the condition determination unit 202. The effect which notifies the lottery result is performed. A detailed configuration of the effect control processing unit 204 is shown in FIG. 8 and will be described below.

  As a three-dimensional virtual space corresponding to the map information as shown in FIG. 22, when the three-dimensional virtual space as shown in FIG. 23 is created, the effect control is performed, and the effect control processing unit 204 performs the effect control. The effect images display-controlled by the display control processing unit 211 are shown in FIGS.

  The three-dimensional virtual space shown in FIG. 23 is a space in which the moving path of the character object is configured by a stone pavement and the side surface is configured by a stone wall, and shows a state captured by a virtual camera that is the eye of the character object. Yes. The movement path shown in the three-dimensional virtual space of FIG. 23 shows a state in which the movement path is abutted when it goes straight, and the movement path extends in the right direction when it abuts. That is, it is the state imaged from the point A in the "section 1" of the map information shown in FIG.

  The map information shown in FIG. 22 shows a state in which the movable door object, which is an example of the movable object, is arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space by moving the character object to the right at the end.

  24 and 25, the effect image in a state where the character object has moved to the point B in the “section 1” of the map information shown in FIG. 22 by moving the character object in the three-dimensional virtual space as shown in FIG. 24 (a) and FIG. 25 (a). The effect images in FIGS. 24A and 25A are effect images obtained by imaging the direction of the movable door object that is a movable object from behind the character object, and the character object is displayed in the center. .

  24 (b) and 25 (b) show the movable door object (movable) by approaching the movable door object from the position of the character object as shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 25 (a). It is a figure which shows the state which belongs to the movable range preset with respect to (object).

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 24C and FIG. 25C, a notification effect in which the character object notifies the lottery result using the movable object is performed.

  FIG. 24D shows a state in which an effect that the character object falls due to the movement of opening the door movable object, which is a movable object, is performed, and FIG. 24E-1 and FIG. -2) shows an example of the effect image that changes from the state shown in FIG. 24D depending on the lottery result.

  In FIG. 24 (e-1), when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process is “hit”, the character object of FIG. 24 (d) has landed from a falling state to a luxurious temple-like place. Is shown. According to the state of FIG. 24 (e-1), the process proceeds to FIG. 24 (f-1) indicating that the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process is “big hit”. From this, the effect image shown in FIG. 24D is an image of “fooling effect” that suggests that the lottery result is “losing”.

  FIG. 24 (e-2) shows a state in which the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process is “losing”, and the character object in FIG. 24 (d) has landed from the falling state to the sea. ing.

  Transition from the state of FIG. 24 (e-2) to FIG. 24 (f-2) indicating that the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process is “losing”.

  Also, the effect image of FIG. 25 (d) transitioning from the state of FIG. 25 (c) is an effect image showing a state where the treasure chest object is found by moving to move the door movable object which is a movable object. In (e-1) and FIG.25 (e-2), the example of the effect image which changes from the state shown in FIG.25 (d) according to a lottery result is shown.

  FIG. 25 (e-1) shows a case where the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process is “big jackpot”, and when the character object opens the treasure box object shown in FIG. It shows the included state. The state of FIG. 25 (e-1) makes a transition to FIG. 25 (f-1), which shows that the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process is “big hit”.

  FIG. 25E-2 shows a case where the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process is “losing”, and the character object opens the treasure box object shown in FIG. Is empty and shows an empty state. The state of FIG. 25 (e-1) makes a transition to FIG. 25 (f-2) indicating that the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process is “losing”. From this, the effect image shown in FIG. 25D is an image of “fooling effect” that makes the player suggest that the lottery result is “hit”.

  In FIG. 26, FIG. 26 (a) is similar to the effect image shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 25 (a), and is taken by imaging the direction of the movable door object, which is a movable object, from behind the character object. A character object is displayed at the center.

  FIG. 26B shows a state in which the character object is placed on the “knob” of the movable door object and belongs to the planar movable range of the map information with respect to the movable range specified in advance for the movable door object. ing. That is, it is a state in which the movable object is about to move.

  When the lottery result is “big hit” from the state shown in FIG. 26B, the movable door object moves as shown in FIG. 26C, and the destination is shown in FIG. 26D. When there is such a treasure box object, the character object is delighted with the jackpot as shown in FIG. 26 (e), so that the “jackpot” as shown in FIG. 26 (f) is notified.

  On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is “losing” and the movable door object does not open, the character object has a disappointing effect as shown in FIG. 26 (g), as shown in FIG. 26 (h). “Lose” is notified.

  That is, when the movable object is moved, an effect image for notifying "big hit" is displayed as shown in FIG. 26 (f), and the movable object is prohibited from moving as shown in FIG. 26 (h). Thus, an effect image for notifying “losing” is displayed.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the map information creation unit 207 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 7, the map information creation unit 207 includes an object characteristic identification unit 207-1, a lottery result identification unit 207-2, a segment selection unit 207-3, a segment connection unit 207-4, a segment acquisition unit 207-5, and a connection point. The judgment unit 207-6 is provided.

  When the object characteristic identification unit 207-1 receives the object information from the information reading unit 205 shown in FIG. 6, the object characteristic identification unit 207-1 identifies "object characteristic information" from the object information. This object characteristic information is set at least for a character object that moves in a three-dimensional virtual space among the objects used for production. For example, the object set for each character object in FIG. Characteristic information is shown.

  When the object characteristic information is identified, the object characteristic identification unit 207-1 sends the object characteristic information to the section selection unit 207-3.

  In addition, the lottery result from the condition determining unit 202 shown in FIG. 6 is received by the lottery result identifying unit 207-2. In the lottery result identifying unit 207-2, the received lottery result is “big hit” or “lost”. Identify if there is.

  Then, the lottery result identifying unit 207-2 sends the identified lottery result information to the section selecting unit 207-3.

  As a result, the section selection unit 207-3 receives “object characteristic information” from the object characteristic identification unit 207-1 and also receives “lottery result information” from the lottery result identification unit 207-2. Based on the object characteristic information, at least one section forming part of the map information used for the effect of informing the lottery result is selected (designated). Of course, “partition identification information” for identifying a section may be designated.

  Then, the section selection unit 207-3 sends the selected section (section identification information) to the section connection unit 207-4, and the section connection unit 207-4 sends the section sent from the section selection unit 207-3. And the map information with which the some division was connected is created by performing a connection process using the other division acquired by the division acquisition part 207-5.

  In this connection process, the partition connection unit 207-4 determines the connection point position of the partition sent from the partition selection unit 207-3 and the other partition acquired by the partition acquisition unit 207-5. Request to 6. As a result, the connection point determination unit 207-6 specifies the position of the connection point of each partition and responds to the partition connection unit 207-4.

  The section connection unit 207-4 connects the section sent from the section selection unit 207-3 and the other section acquired by the section acquisition unit 207-5 by connecting the connection points at the specified positions.

  Then, map information created by connecting a plurality of sections is stored in the map information storage unit 209 shown in FIG.

  Note that when the map connecting unit 207-4 creates the map information with the section sent from the section selection unit 207-3 as an indispensable section, other sections are stored in the information storage unit 206 shown in FIG. In order to complement using existing sections, the section acquisition unit 207-5 is requested to acquire sections, and the section acquisition section 207-5 acquires sections other than the essential sections.

  In this way, the partition connection unit 207-4 performs a connection process between the partitions using the acquired partitions.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the effect control processing unit 204 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the production control processing unit 204 includes a reception control unit 204-1, a lottery result identification unit 204-2, a three-dimensional virtual space information reading unit 204-3, an object movement processing unit 204-4, and a lottery result notification production unit. 204-5.

  When the lottery result information is received by the reception control unit 204-1 from the condition determining unit 202 shown in FIG. 6, the lottery result information is specified and sent to the lottery result identifying unit 204-2. At this time, the lottery result identifying unit 204-2 identifies whether the lottery result is “big hit” or “lost”, and the identified lottery result is used as the object movement processing unit 204-4 and the lottery result notification effecting unit 204-. Send to 5.

  When notified that the three-dimensional virtual space information has been formed from the three-dimensional virtual space formation control unit 208 shown in FIG. 6, the reception control unit 204-1 receives this notification and receives the three-dimensional virtual space information reading unit. The fact that the notification is received is transmitted to 204-3. As a result, the three-dimensional virtual space information reading unit 204-3 reads the “three-dimensional virtual space information” stored in the three-dimensional virtual space information storage unit 210 shown in FIG. 6 and sends it to the object movement processing unit 204-4. And its “3D virtual space information”.

  At this time, the object movement processing unit 204-4 performs a movement control process of the character object based on the “three-dimensional virtual space information” and the lottery result received from the lottery result identifying unit 204-2.

  Specifically, the spatial position to which the character object belongs is changed by specifying the spatial position of the three-dimensional virtual space formed based on the three-dimensional virtual space information, and the movement path in the three-dimensional virtual space is moved. Process.

  Then, the object movement processing unit 204-4 identifies the destination position (movement position) after the movement and notifies the lottery result notification effecting unit 204-5, and the lottery result notification effecting unit 204-5 When it is determined that the character object belongs to the movable range with respect to the movable door object arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space, an effect based on the lottery result is performed using the movable door object.

  FIG. 27A shows an object specifying table including [character object ID] item 2701, [object characteristic] item 2702, and [object characteristic ID] item 2703.

  In the [Character Object ID] item 2701, a character object ID for identifying a character object is set. In the [Object Characteristic] item 2702, object characteristic information which is information characterizing the character object is set. The “ID” item 2703 is information for identifying the object property specified in the “object property” item 2702.

  For example, the [character object ID] item 2701 is “object 001”, the [object characteristic] item 2702 is “has a key”, and the [object characteristic ID] item 2703 is “characteristic 01”. ”, The character object specifies whether or not the movable object can move based on the relationship with the movable object arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space based on the movement availability table shown in FIG.

  The motion availability table shown in FIG. 27B includes an [object characteristic ID] item 2704, a [motion availability] item 2705, and a [movable object ID] item 2706, and is indicated by a [movable object ID] item 2706. This indicates whether or not the movable object corresponding to the identification information is movable by the character object corresponding to the identification information indicated in the [object characteristic ID] item 2704.

  That is, in the case of the relationship between the movable object and the character object indicated as “permitted” in the “motion availability” item 2705, the movement of the movable object is permitted. In the case of the relationship between the movable object and the character object indicated as “No” in FIG. 6, the movement of the movable object is prohibited.

  The movable object information table shown in FIG. 27C includes a [movable object ID] item 2707 and a [movable object type (name)] item 2708. The [movable object ID] item 2707 is an identification of a movable object. Information, [movable object type (name)] item 2708 is information indicating the type and name of the movable object.

  27 (a), 27 (b), and 27 (c), for example, a character object having an object characteristic of “having a key” is displayed as a movable object in the three-dimensional virtual space. When the “door movable object” is arranged, the “door movable object” can be moved, but when the “weak enemy moving object” and the “strong enemy movable object” are arranged as the movable objects, the “weak enemy” It is indicated that the “movable object” and the “strong enemy movable object” cannot be moved (cannot be defeated).

  Similarly, a character object having an object characteristic of “having strong power” has a “door movable object” when “door movable object” and “strong enemy movable object” are arranged as movable objects in the three-dimensional virtual space. ”And“ strong enemy movable object ”cannot be moved (cannot be defeated), but when the“ weak enemy movable object ”is arranged as a movable object, the“ weak enemy movable object ”can be moved ( Can be defeated).

  Furthermore, when a “door movable object” is arranged as a movable object in the three-dimensional virtual space, a character object having an object characteristic of “having weapons (swords, shields, etc.)” has its “door movable object”. However, when “weak enemy moving object” and “strong enemy moving object” are arranged as movable objects, the “weak enemy moving object” and “strong enemy movable object” can be moved (defeated). Can be).

  In this way, the lottery result notification effecting unit 204-5 in FIG. 8 performs the effect.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

  The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. An input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each switch of the detection switch 13a is performed.

  Specifically, various detection signals from the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first big winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Is inputted, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball provided for each winning opening and updated.

  Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, if the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the first special symbol hold number ( U1) Add 1 to the storage area to obtain special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value The random number value is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, if the data set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the second special symbol hold number (U2) 1 is added to the storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random value are acquired. Various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the second special symbol random number value storage area.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, if the data set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is set to 1. It adds, acquires the random number value for normal symbol determination, and memorize | stores the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  Further, when a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is counted. 1 is added to the number of entries (C) storage area for the big winning opening to update.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, a process of determining whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win” is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.

  In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the respective prize ball counters, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the process moves to the small hit game ending process (step S360).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed.

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. Here, the specific content of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  First, in step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.

  If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while holding.

  On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process.

  Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After subtraction, various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” Judgment is made.

  In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit. Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” Judgment is made.

  In the present embodiment, the random number value stored in the second special symbol random value storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Without being limited thereto, the first special symbol random value storage area or the second special symbol random value storage area may be shifted in the order of winning in the starting opening, or the first special symbol random number value storage area may be shifted. The second special symbol random value storage area may be shifted with priority.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  In this special symbol determination process, when it is determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the jackpot symbol random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area is set. The jackpot symbol is determined based on this. Further, when it is determined as “small hit” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the small hit symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number value storage area is small. The winning symbol is determined. Further, when it is determined as “losing” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), a lost symbol is determined.

  Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing.

  Specifically, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking). . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 110a, when the special symbol variation display is started, the special symbol variation pattern designation command (the first special symbol variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S314. Alternatively, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets "Special Figure Special Electric Processing Data = 0" to "Special Special Electric Processing Data = 1", prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and performs the special symbol memory determination processing. finish.

  The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value 1, effect random number value 2, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

  The command analysis process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 16 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern.

  Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1620, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the special CPU corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1632, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step 1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a obtains one random value from the effect random number 1 updated in step 1100, and stores the obtained effect random number 1, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode storage area. Based on the set effect mode, a variation effect pattern determination process is performed for determining one variable effect pattern from a plurality of variable effect patterns.

  Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, the liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop display process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 36.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671, and moves to step S1680 if the command is not the opening command.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.

  Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  The main process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 150a, and the host CPU 150a performs the following main processing.

  In step S1710, the host CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the host CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the host ROM 150c and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the host CPU 150a and the VDP 2000 when the power is turned on.

  Here, the host CPU 150a uses the VDP2000 initial setting instruction as follows:

(1) To instruct the display circuit to create and output a video signal, instruct the video signal to be created (set 1 to the 0 bit of the display register),

(2) In order to expand and expand image data (image data such as production symbol 36) frequently used in the expansion circuit to the expansion storage area 153b of the VRAM 153, set predetermined initial value data in the expansion register,

(3) An initial value display list is output in order to cause the drawing circuit to draw initial value image data (such as a character image “power-on”).

  In step S1720, the host CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 2000 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register.

  That is, at the start of power-on, execution of drawing for the initial value display list output at step S1710 is instructed, and during normal routine processing, execution of drawing for the display list output at S1750 described later is instructed. .

  In step S1730, the host CPU 150a performs effect instruction command analysis processing for analyzing the effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the host RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1730.

  The effect instruction command analysis process confirms whether or not an effect instruction command is stored in the reception buffer. If an effect instruction command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S1740 as it is.

  If a production instruction command is stored in the reception buffer, a new production instruction command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read production instruction command. Determine the pattern. When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect instruction command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

  In step S1740, the host CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, the addresses of various animation scenes are updated based on the “scene switching counter”, “weight frame”, “frame counter” updated in step S2210, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S1730. To do.

  In step S1750, the host CPU 150a determines the display list from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Will be generated.

  When the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 2000.

  The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153 via the CPU I / F in VDP2000.

  In step S1760, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not “FB switching flag = 01”.

  Here, the FB switching flag becomes FB switching flag = 01 if drawing of the previous display list is completed in the V blank interruption every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). That is, in step S1760, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.

  If “FB switching flag = 01”, the host CPU 150a moves the process to step S1770, and if “FB switching flag = 00”, the host CPU 150a waits until “FB switching flag = 01”.

  In step S1770, the host CPU 150a sets “FB switching flag = 00” (sets the FB switching flag to “off”), and proceeds to step S1720.

  Thereafter, the processing from step S1720 to step S1770 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of effect control processing performed by the effect control unit of the gaming machine configured by applying the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 18, when a display request is received (S1801), processing is started, and an effect using a 3D image of an effect image mapped by imaging a 3D object arranged in the 3D virtual space from the viewpoint of the virtual camera. It is determined whether a display request for performing is received (S1802).

  The viewpoint of the virtual camera at this time is the line of sight of the operation target. For example, in the case of an effect such as operating a character object, the line of sight of the character object is visible from the character object. Is referred to as a “three-dimensional object”.

  When another display request is received instead of this three-dimensional image display request (NO in S1802), a rendering process based on the display request is performed, and a display process for displaying the rendering image on the display device is performed. Do.

  On the other hand, when this 3D image display request is received (YES in S1802), the object information of the 3D object to be arranged in the 3D virtual space is acquired (S1803). This object information is information about a background object that forms a three-dimensional virtual space, a character object used for moving effects, a movable object, and the like. In addition to the spatial position in the three-dimensional virtual space, the size (size) It is composed of information such as the positional relationship between other objects.

  And if object information is acquired, the information of the lottery result alert | reported in the effect using the said character object will be acquired (S1804).

  When the object information and the lottery result information are acquired in this way, map information configured by connecting a plurality of sections is used as an effect configuration used for the effect of informing the lottery result indicated by the lottery result information based on the object information. Generate (S1805). A detailed flow of the map information generation process is shown in FIG. 19 and will be described below.

  Then, a three-dimensional virtual space based on the map information is formed using the created map information (S1806), and a character object is placed on the three-dimensional virtual space (S1807).

  An effect control process based on the acquired lottery result is performed using the three-dimensional virtual space formed in this way (S1808). The detailed flow of this effect control process is shown in FIG. 21, and will be described below.

  The lottery result is displayed according to the effect performed by the effect control process (S1809).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the map information generation process shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 19, when object information and a lottery result are acquired, the process is started, and “object characteristic information” of the character object is identified from the acquired object information (S1901).

  Then, based on the identified object characteristic information, using a character object having this object characteristic, at least one section constituting a part of the map information used for the effect of notifying the acquired lottery result is selected. (S1902).

  Using this selected section, section connection processing is performed (S1903).

  The detailed flow of the connection process between the sections is shown in FIG. 20 and will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the process of connecting the sections constituting the map information shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 20, when a part of the map information (at least one section) is selected, the process is started, and whether all the connection points of the selected section have the same connection form. Is determined (S2101). When the connection points of the selected sections are all in the same connection form (YES in S2101), the sections are connected by connecting the connection points of the selected sections (S2102).

  By this connection process, it is determined whether or not the map information in which all the connection points of the sections are connected to the connection points of the other sections and the plurality of sections are connected is completed (S2103).

  If the map information is complete (YES in S2103), the generated map information is stored in the storage area (S2104).

  On the other hand, when the connection points of other partitions are not connected to all the connection points of the partitions (NO in S2103), one or more new partitions connected to the selected partition Is selected (S2105), and the connection points of the additional selected sections are connected to the connection points that are not connected to connect the sections (S2102).

  By repeating this process, map information including a section where an effect using a character object having the object characteristic is performed is generated and stored based on the object characteristic information.

  Further, in the determination process (S2101) of whether all the connection points of the selected section have the same connection form, all of the connection points of the selected section have the same connection form. If it is determined that it is not present (NO in S2101), then whether or not all the selected sections are sections having connection points and connected points to which connection points of other sections are connected. Is determined (S2106).

  If all the selected sections are not sections having a connection point and a connected point to which a connection point of another section is connected (NO in S2106), the section selection process is repeated again. Then, the process proceeds to time A shown in FIG.

  In addition, when all the selected sections are sections having a connection point and a connection point to which a connection point of another section is connected (YES in S2106), the selected section is covered. By connecting the connection points of other sections to the connection point, the sections are connected to each other (S2107).

  By this connection processing, it is determined whether or not the map information in which the connection points of other sections are connected to all connected points of the sections and the plurality of sections are connected is completed (S2108). If the map information is complete (YES in S2108), the generated map information is stored in the storage area (S2104).

  On the other hand, when the connection points of other partitions are not connected to all connected points of the partition (NO in S2108), a new partition connected to the selected partition is additionally selected. In step S2109, the connection points of the additional selected sections are connected to the connection points that are not connected to connect the sections (S2107).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the effect control process shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 21, when a lottery result is acquired, a process is started when a three-dimensional virtual space in which three-dimensional objects (character objects, movable objects, etc.) are arranged is formed. Is determined (S2201).

  When it is determined that the lottery result is a “big hit” (YES in S2201), the movable objects arranged in the sections constituting the map information stored in the storage area by the process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the object characteristics of the character object used for the presentation can be utilized (S2202).

  If it is determined that the item that can make use of this object characteristic is arranged in the map information (YES in S2202), a movable effect of the movable object is performed (S2203).

  Further, when a movable object that can make use of this object characteristic is not arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space but a movable object that does not make use of the object characteristic is arranged (NO in S2202), the character object causes the movement of the object. A non-movable effect of the movable object is performed (S2204).

  On the other hand, if the lottery result is not “big hit” (NO in S2201), it is subsequently determined whether the lottery result is “lost” (S2205). If the lottery result is not “losing” (NO in S2205), the processing in this flowchart ends.

  If the lottery result is “losing” (YES in S2205), then, the movable object arranged in the section constituting the map information stored in the storage area by the process shown in FIG. However, it is determined whether or not the object characteristics of the character object used for production can be utilized (S2206).

  When it is determined that the movable object that can make use of this object characteristic is arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space (YES in S2206), the character object performs an effect of moving the movable object (S2207).

  If a movable object that does not make use of the object characteristics is arranged (NO in S2206), an effect that the character object cannot move the movable object is performed (S2208).

  The embodiment described above is one embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to these examples, and can be implemented with appropriate modifications within a range not changing the gist thereof.

200 Production Control Unit 201 Reception Unit 202 Condition Determination Unit 203 Condition Storage Unit 204 Production Control Processing Unit 204-1 Reception Control Unit 204-2 Lottery Result Identification Unit 204-3 3D Virtual Space Information Reading Unit 204-4 Object Movement Processing Unit 204-5 Lottery result notification effect unit 205 Information reading unit 206 Information storage unit 207 Map information creation unit 207-1 Object characteristic identification unit 207-2 Lottery result identification unit 207-3 Section selection unit 207-4 Section connection unit 207-5 Section acquisition unit 207-6 Connection point determination unit 208 Three-dimensional virtual space formation control unit 209 Map information storage unit 210 Three-dimensional virtual space information storage unit 211 Display control processing unit

Claims (1)

Lottery means for performing lottery processing for determining a combination of a plurality of effect symbols in a game using a game medium;
Production control means for performing production control based on the combination of the production symbols by the lottery processing performed by the lottery means,
The production control means includes
Based on the lottery result of the lottery process, effect object arrangement means for arranging one or a plurality of three-dimensional effect objects at a virtual space position visible from a virtual camera serving as a viewpoint in the three-dimensional virtual space;
Further comprising an approach effect control means for controlling an approach effect for approaching a spatial position between the virtual camera in the three-dimensional virtual space and the three-dimensional effect object placed by the effect object placement means,
When the spatial position of the virtual camera and the three-dimensional effect object approaches a predetermined range by the approach effect by the approach effect control means, the lottery result imaged by the virtual camera is not reported regardless of the lottery result. Directing,
Thereafter, in accordance with the lottery result, the first lottery result notification effect in which the virtual camera images the three-dimensional effect object and the second lottery result notification in an imaging state different from the first lottery result notification effect. A gaming machine characterized by performing any one of productions.

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