JP2016087295A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of more accurately determining whether or not a movable accessory performs a normal action.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 comprises: a main control part 60 for executing processing related to the progress of a game; a sub-control part 70 for controlling a performance according to the progress of the game on the basis of a command outputted from the main control part 60; a movable accessory 81 for performing a predetermined action previously determined by the control of the sub-control part 70; a detection element 94 for detecting that the movable accessory 81 is in an initial state; and a camera module 791 for photographing the movable accessory 81 performing the predetermined action and outputting image information of the photographed movable accessory 81 to the sub-control part 70. The sub-control part 70 comprises state determination means 71i for determining a state of the movable accessory 81 on the basis of the image information outputted from the camera module 791.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachislot gaming machine or the like.

  Conventionally, a game machine called a so-called pachislot is known. In such a gaming machine, a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a gaming medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “medal etc.”) are inserted, and a start lever is operated by the player. And a start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels is detected by the player, and rotation of the corresponding reels is detected. And a stop switch for outputting a signal requesting the stop.

  Further, such a gaming machine is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and based on a stepping motor that transmits each driving force to each reel and a signal output by the start switch and the stop switch. And a reel control unit that controls the operation of the motor and rotates and stops each reel.

  With this configuration, when the gaming machine detects that the start lever has been operated, a lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the stop button are operated. The rotation of the reel is stopped on the basis of the timing at which is detected.

  In recent years, in the game area, together with the effect display device, a movable accessory that executes a required effect operation according to the development status of the game is provided, and the movable accessory is synchronized and fused with the effect display performed on the effect display device. There has been provided a gaming machine configured to improve the visual effect by operating timely (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-12194 A

  In such a movable accessory, the production operation is controlled according to a predetermined production operation pattern, and the production operation is usually completed while the decoration display is changing by the production display device (between the change start and the change stop of the design). It has become. And the movable accessory is controlled to operate based on the preset initial state, and when the production operation starts in conjunction with the symbol variation by the production display device, it waits in the initial state, When the production operation ends, the initial state is restored again.

  For example, a stepping motor is applied as a driving source for operating the movable accessory. By outputting a driving pulse signal from the control device and supplying an exciting current to the exciting coil of the stepping motor, the rotor is rotated by a predetermined angle. It rotates, and a movable accessory will operate | move by this. Whether the movable accessory is operating normally is determined, for example, by detection information from a detection sensor such as a photosensor that detects that the movable accessory is in a predetermined state (initial state), or status information of the stepping motor. The determination is made based on drive information such as count information of the number of pulses (number of steps) of the drive pulse signal output from the control device.

  At this time, for example, the stepping motor may step out and the operation of the movable accessory may become abnormal. In addition to motor out-of-step, etc., there are minor errors that pop out downward due to its own weight, etc. There are also errors such as In order to eliminate the error in this way, a return process using a predetermined return operation pattern is performed.

  However, even when it is determined from the above detection information, status information, and count information that the movable accessory is operating normally in driving the movable accessory, the attachment of the movable accessory is actually not possible. May cause malfunction due to other factors, such as stopping midway. Such an operation failure appears to the player as a strange operation / display of the movable accessory.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve such problems and can more accurately determine whether or not a movable object is operating normally.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines. The gaming machine of the present invention includes a main control unit that executes processing related to the progress of a game, a sub-control unit that controls an effect according to the progress of the game based on a command output from the main control unit, and the sub-control unit. Under the control of the control unit, a movable object that performs a predetermined action, a photographing unit that photographs the movable object that performs the predetermined action, and outputs image information of the photographed movable object to the sub-control unit; The sub-control unit includes a state determination unit that determines the state of the movable object based on the video information output from the imaging unit.

  By configuring in this way, the position of the movable object is determined only by the drive information for causing the movable object to perform the predetermined operation, and the state of the movable object during the predetermined operation. Instead, it is possible to recognize the photographing means by photographing the movable object. Thereby, for example, it is possible to compare the drive information for causing the movable object to perform a predetermined operation and the state of the movable object photographed by the photographing means. Therefore, it is possible to more accurately determine whether or not the movable object is operating normally, as compared with the conventional case where it is determined only by the initial state and the drive information.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the movable object can perform the predetermined operation from the state of the movable object determined by the state determination unit. When it is determined by the determination means and the operation determination means that the predetermined operation is not performed, the movable object drive control means for controlling the operation of the movable object so as to return the movable object to the initial state once. And further comprising.

  By configuring in this way, it is conventionally known that the movable object has not been able to perform a predetermined predetermined operation from the state determined based on the video information obtained by the imaging unit imaging and outputting the movable object. It becomes possible to determine more accurately. As a result, when it is determined that the movable object is not performing the predetermined operation, the movable object drive control means can quickly return the movable object to the initial state once, and the movable object continues to operate abnormally. It is possible to suppress the state where the player is present in as short a time as possible, and to suppress the suspiciousness of the player for the abnormal operation.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, when the operation determining unit determines that the movable object is not performing the predetermined operation, it determines that the movable object is performing a defective operation. Features.

  By comprising in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain correctly the malfunctioning operation | movement of a movable object. When the operation determining unit determines that the operation is defective, the sub-control unit may perform control to display a display prompting a call to a store clerk at a game hall on a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the movable object drive control unit temporarily moves the movable object when the operation determining unit determines that the movable object is not performing the predetermined operation. The control is performed to return to the initial state and to cause the movable object to perform the predetermined operation again.

  With this configuration, when the movable object is not performing a predetermined operation, the movable object can be temporarily returned to the initial state and the predetermined operation can be performed again. As a result, it is possible to quickly respond to the abnormal operation of the movable object, and to try again to perform the normal operation of the movable object again, thereby further suppressing the suspicious player's suspicion for the abnormal operation. Become.

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a projector that projects irradiation light, and the movable object is a first screen onto which irradiation light from the projector is projected, and the irradiation light from the projector is received from the projector. A second screen different from the first screen to be projected, the first screen having a single projection surface substantially perpendicular to the direction of the irradiation light from the projector, and the sub-control unit Is controlled so as to be able to move between a projection position where the irradiation light from the projector is projected and a non-projection position where the irradiation light from the projector is not projected, and the first screen is at the projection position The first screen is disposed in front of the second screen, and the second screen has a positional relationship in which the irradiation light from the projector is not projected. .

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to produce effects by the projector, the second screen, and the first screen movable in front of the second screen. Thus, a three-dimensional and innovative effect can be achieved by providing different separation distances from the player to the first screen and separation distances to the second screen, without providing a large production device. . Then, the imaging means captures the first screen, which is an example of the movable object, and recognizes the position of the first screen to determine whether the first screen is operating normally only by the initial state and driving information as in the past. Compared with the case of determination, it becomes possible to determine more accurately.

The present invention provides the following gaming machines. A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming machine frame, a gaming board mounted in the gaming machine frame, on which a game ball rolls, and a rendering means for executing a predetermined rendering,
Production control means for controlling production executed in the production means, and photographing means for photographing a game ball attached outside the gaming machine frame and rolling on the gaming board from outside the gaming board, The effect control means controls the effect based on the photographing result of the photographing means.

  By configuring in this way, the shooting means is attached outside the gaming machine frame, so that the entire board surface of the gaming board mounted inside the gaming machine frame can be shot, and a rolling game ball can be rolled over a wider range. It becomes possible to shoot. Therefore, by shooting the game ball on the game board surface with the camera, it is possible to detect the position of the game ball in the entire area where the game ball can flow down on the game board surface. Further, by shooting a rolling game ball in a wider range, it is possible to make more various effects according to the position of the game ball.

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a door body that is disposed in front of the gaming board and is attached to the gaming machine frame so as to be openable and closable, and a locking portion that locks the door body to the gaming machine frame. An unlocking detecting means for detecting that the locking of the locking part is unlocked, and the photographing means is a portion protruding in the direction away from the game board in front of the game board, Provided in a part independent of the door body, and when the effect control means detects that the unlocking detection means is unlocked, the effect control means interrupts the effect based on the photographing result of the photographing means, while the photographing The means records the result of photographing.

  By configuring in this way, the photographing means is provided in a part independent of the door body, so that even if the door body is opened, the photographing means can be prevented from moving, and the door body is locked. When the door is locked, it is possible to shoot in the same shooting range and record the shooting result when the door is not locked. Thereby, since the person who touched the game board can be recorded, it is possible to determine whether it is normal maintenance by the game store manager or cheating by the unauthorized player by viewing this record.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the photographing unit photographs a player's finger indicating an arbitrary position on the game board, and the effect control unit is based on a photographing result of the photographing unit. In accordance with the comparison result between the designated position on the game board pointed to by the player's finger and the passing position of the game ball detected in this manner, a predetermined effect is controlled.

  By configuring in this way, by shooting the game ball on the game board and the player's finger pointing to an arbitrary position on the game board by the shooting means, only the position of the game ball on the game board can be obtained. First, it is possible to perform a predetermined effect according to the comparison result between the position of the game ball and the position indicated by the player's finger, that is, the positional relationship between them.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the effect control means performs display control indicating a predetermined position on the game board by the effect means, and based on the shooting result of the shooting means, a game ball The passage position is compared with the predetermined position, and it is determined whether or not they match within a predetermined time, and the production is controlled based on the determination result.

  With this configuration, it is possible to detect whether or not the game ball has passed through a predetermined position on the game board designated on the gaming machine side. Thereby, for example, an effect display (mission) such as “Aim here within 3 seconds” is performed with effect means (for example, a liquid crystal display device, LED, etc.), and a game ball is imaged with a camera as an image capturing means. It is possible to execute a game for determining success or failure. In this case, by shooting the game ball with the shooting means and detecting the position of the game ball, for example, when the game ball is detected by the sensor, the position where the sensor cannot be provided due to space problems In addition, the predetermined position can be set.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the game board is provided with a winning opening through which a game ball can be won, and the effect control unit is configured to control the game ball based on the shooting result of the shooting unit. For each route that rolls down and flows down on the game board, according to the winning rate calculated by the ratio between the number of game balls that have flowed down the route at regular intervals and the number of game balls that have won the winning hole The display is controlled.

  By configuring in this way, the shooting means can also shoot the entire game board surface, and it is possible to shoot game balls that roll in a wider range, and according to the winning rate for each route that the game balls flow down Therefore, the player can, for example, make a left turn if the so-called left-handed route has a higher winning rate, and a so-called right-handed route has a winning rate. If it is high, you can play right according to the situation of the game board.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the effect means includes a projector for projecting irradiation light, a first screen on which the irradiation light from the projector is projected, and a second screen under the control of the effect control means. And the first screen has a single projection surface substantially perpendicular to the direction of the irradiation light from the projector, and the second screen is in the direction of the irradiation light from the projector. The first screen has a projection surface that is not perpendicular to the projection screen, and the first screen is controlled by the effect control unit to project a projection position where the irradiation light from the projector is projected, and a non-projection position where the irradiation light from the projector is not projected When the first screen is in the projection position, the first screen is disposed in front of the second screen. Wherein the second screen becomes a positional relationship in which the irradiation light is not projected from the projector.

  With such a configuration, the rendering means includes a projector, a second screen, and a first screen that can move in front of the second screen. Thus, a three-dimensional and innovative effect can be achieved by providing different separation distances from the player to the first screen and separation distances to the second screen, without providing a large production device. . Then, the game ball on the game board surface is photographed with a camera, and the position of the game ball is detected in the entire area where the game ball can flow down on the game board surface, so that the above three-dimensional image is obtained according to the position of the game ball. It is possible to achieve a direct and innovative production.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can determine more correctly whether a movable object is performing normal operation | movement can be provided.

It is an external view of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol display area and winning line of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows a mode at the time of attaching or detaching a display unit with respect to the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the display unit which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram of the screen drive mechanism in the display unit which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows more specifically the structural example of the display unit which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a bottom view which shows the example of composition of the display unit concerning this embodiment more concretely. It is a schematic structure top view of a movable accessory when the movable accessory in this Embodiment is accommodated in the back side of a decoration frame. It is a schematic structure top view of a movable combination when the movable combination in this Embodiment is exposed to the front surface of the display screen area | region. It is an external view at the time of the production | presentation by the movable accessory of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the circuit of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the movable object effect process performed by sub CPU of the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel improper stop monitoring process performed by the sub CPU of the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the push order error alerting | reporting process performed by the sub CPU of the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the expansion effect process performed by the sub CPU of the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine in other embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the outline of the pachinko game machine in other embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the glass door of the pachinko game machine in other embodiment of this invention opened. It is a front view which shows the general | schematic structure of the game board of the pachinko game machine in other embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit and sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine in other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the monitoring process at the time of the door open | release performed by the sub control circuit in other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation based on the imaging | photography result displayed on the display area in other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the launching mission effect process performed by the sub control circuit in other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the launch mission start display displayed on the display area in other embodiment of this invention.

[Configuration of pachislot machines]
The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals or tokens, etc. A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a card, a so-called pachislot machine. In the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko machine or a slot machine may be used. An example of a pachinko machine will be described later.

  First, an overview of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is constituted by a housing 2 formed in, for example, a rectangular box shape, and this housing 2 has a rectangular opening on the front side F1 (F1 side in FIG. 1). The cabinet 2a has a front door (open / close door) 2b disposed on the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a. The cabinet 2a accommodates equipment (for example, a reel (or also referred to as a drum) described later) used in the game inside the opening. The front door 2b is formed so as to correspond to the size of the opening of the cabinet 2a, and is attached to the cabinet 2a so that the opening of the cabinet 2a can be closed. Thereby, the front door 2b comprises the front surface (front surface) of the gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a lock mechanism that switches the front door 2b to a locked state or an unlocked state with the front door 2b closed. This lock mechanism is operated by inserting a door key (not shown) into the door key hole 2c and rotating the door key. When the door key is inserted into the door key hole 2c and rotated to the right, for example, the front door 2b can be opened and closed, and when rotated to the left, the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 11) and the like are electrically reset. It is like that. That is, the door key has a reset function for electrically resetting the gaming machine 1 in addition to the operation of the lock mechanism.

  The front door 2b is provided with a symbol display area 4 formed as a rectangular opening at a substantially central portion thereof. In the symbol display area 4, a main reel unit (not shown) attached and fixed from the inside of the gaming machine 1 is mounted on the back side of the front door 2b.

  The main reel unit is mainly composed of three reels 3L (left reel), 3C (middle reel), and 3R (right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each. These reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged in parallel (one horizontal row) so that each of them can rotate in the vertical direction at a constant speed.

  The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display area 4. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 11) described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and is displayed in the symbol display area 4. The symbols drawn on 3L, 3C, and 3R vary as the reel rotates.

  A pedestal 2b-1 is formed below the symbol display area 4. In the pedestal 2b-1, a maximum BET button 13 for betting a credited medal by a push button operation is provided on the left side when viewed from the front. A liquid crystal display region 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 is disposed in the center of the pedestal 2b-1. In the pedestal 2b-1, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side when viewed from the front.

  When a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are paid out from the medal payout exit 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout exit 15 are stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

  Note that winning means that a combination of symbols relating to a small combination is stopped on the active line. The small role is a role in which medals are paid out when established.

  Further, by the player's operation on the maximum BET button 13, among the credited medals, the maximum number of medals that can be inserted at that time is inserted. By operating the maximum BET button 13, a winning line described later is activated.

  In the pedestal 2b-1, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side when viewed from the front. In accordance with the medal inserted into the medal slot 22, a pay line described later is activated.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. The speakers 21L and 21R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the base 2b-1. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3 </ b> L, 3 </ b> C, and 3 </ b> R by a player's start operation, and starts changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  Three stops for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's pressing operation (stopping operation) on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 2b-1 Buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided.

  Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the first stop of the rotation of the reels is referred to as a first stop, which is performed after the first stop and the two reels are rotated. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the operation is performed is referred to as the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed. Stopping the rotation of the reel is referred to as a third stop.

  The stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, a stop operation for the player to stop the second stop is referred to as a second stop operation, and a stop operation for the third stop is referred to as a third stop operation.

  On the upper side T (T side in FIG. 1) of the symbol display area 4, the front door 2b-2 of the front door 2b is provided with a display screen area 19 in which an opening is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. On the back side of the front door 2b-2 corresponding to the display screen area 19, a display unit 100 is provided as a production unit so as to be accommodated in the cabinet 2a (details of the display unit 100). Will be described later).

  The display unit 100 can visually recognize the inside, that is, the display content (effect information) through the display screen area 19 provided on the front door 2b-2.

  Note that a transparent cover (not shown) made of an acrylic plate or the like is attached and fixed to the front door 2b-2 at least at a portion corresponding to the display screen area 19, and from the display screen area 19 In addition, the player or the like is prevented from inserting a hand into the cabinet 2a on the back side R (the R side in FIG. 1) or the intrusion of an object.

  A decorative frame 110 in which the movable accessory 81 is accommodated is provided on the front side F1 of the front door 2b-2. Although described later in detail, the movable accessory 81 mainly performs a mechanical effect by a pair of movable units described later. Specifically, the pair of movable units are arranged inside the decorative frame 110 at the time of non-production, and are arranged so as not to be seen from the player by being hidden by the decoration frame 110. The pair of movable units rotate and are exposed from the opening 110 a formed on the lower surface of the decorative frame 110.

  In the center of the decorative frame 110, a player, a symbol display area 4, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, a movable accessory 81 described later, and a CCD camera 121c that captures the inside of the display unit 100 are provided. It has been. In the present embodiment, the CCD camera 121c is provided at a position protruding from the front surface of the decorative frame 110 and is provided so as to be capable of photographing the lower part. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player, the symbol display area 4, As long as the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, a movable accessory 81 and a movable screen 1703, which will be described later, can be photographed, they may be provided on the side portion or the lower portion of the front door 2b. Further, the CCD camera 121c is not limited to the front door 2b, and may be provided inside the gaming machine 1 so that the player cannot see it. In this case, the CCD camera 121c may be provided, for example, behind the movable accessory 81 described later or inside the display unit 100. By providing the CCD camera 121c inside the gaming machine 1, the operations of the movable accessory 81 and the movable screen 1703 can be photographed more accurately. Further, the CCD camera 121c is not limited to a fixed one, and may be moved or rotated according to an object to be photographed.

  The liquid crystal display area 23 displays the number of medals stored (credited), or displays the number of medals paid out when winning is established. Moreover, the liquid crystal display area 23 displays a predetermined image corresponding to the contents of the effect.

  A light-transmitting waist panel 130 is provided below the pedestal 2b-1, and a waist panel LED 103 (see FIG. 11). May be provided). The LED 103 for the lumbar panel emits light according to the effect contents.

  In each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in the symbol display area 4, symbols of three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed one by one. That is, in the symbol display area 4, three symbols are displayed among symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the three rows of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. That is, the symbol display area 4 has a function as a so-called display window.

  Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol display area 4 (the symbol display area 4L in which the reel 3L is displayed, the symbol display area 4C in which the reel 3C is displayed, and the symbol display area 4R in which the reel 3R is displayed) There are five pay lines (one-dot chain line in FIG. 2, center line 8c, bottom line 8d, cross-up line 8a, cross-down line 8e, and RB special line 8f) connecting any of the upper, middle and lower stages. Is provided.

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (see FIG. 1) is stopped, the gaming machine 1 determines whether the winning combination is established or not based on the combination of symbols displayed on the activated winning line. . Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line, and the activated winning line is referred to as an inactivated line.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the center line 8c is a line formed by connecting the left / middle stage region II, the middle / middle stage region V, and the right / middle stage region VIII. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region III, the middle / lower region VI, and the right / lower region IX.

  The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region III, the middle / middle region V, and the right / upper region VII. The crossdown line 8e is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region I, the middle / middle region V, and the right / lower region IX. The RB middle special line 8f is a line formed by connecting the left / middle stage area II, the middle / lower stage area VI, and the right / upper stage area VII.

  In the present embodiment, in the BB gaming state (RB gaming state), only the special line 8f during RB becomes an effective line by inserting two medals. On the other hand, in a game state other than the BB game state (RB game state), four winning lines including the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e are activated as three medals are inserted. Become.

  In some cases, the BB1 gaming state to the BB4 gaming state are collectively referred to as the BB gaming state. In addition, the RB1 gaming state to the RB2 gaming state may be collectively referred to as an RB gaming state.

  On the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged is drawn. The symbol row is defined in the symbol arrangement table.

  The symbol arrangement table defines an arrangement of a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and is stored in the main ROM 32 (see FIG. 11) of the main control circuit 60 described later. In addition, in order to associate the rotation positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, the symbol arrangement table is sequentially given every 1/21 rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Symbol positions from “0” to “20” are defined.

[Configuration of display unit]
Next, the configuration of the display unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state when the display unit 100 is attached to and detached from the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The display unit 100 is an effect unit mounted on the gaming machine 1 and is a so-called projection mapping device as effect means that is configured as a unit that is detachable from the cabinet 2 a of the game machine 1. is there.

  Here, the projection mapping apparatus is for projecting an image on the surface of a three-dimensional object such as a building or a natural object. For example, the projection mapping apparatus can change the position (projection distance, angle, etc.) and shape of an accessory. By projecting a video corresponding to the production information generated based on the production, it is possible to produce an advanced and powerful production.

  For example, the display unit 100 is removed from the gaming machine 1 by being pulled out in a direction indicated by a thick arrow in FIG. 3 with the front door 2b-2 being opened with respect to the cabinet 2a.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the display unit 100 according to the present embodiment. The display unit 100 is an effect unit mounted on the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, for example, the display unit 100 has a ceiling housing 100 a that forms a ceiling, and a bottom. A stage 1708 to be formed, a rear side plate 1709 to form a back plate, and a pair of side plates 1707 (1707a, 1707b) fixed to the stage 1708 and the rear side plate 1709, the front side (F1 side in FIG. 3) Is open.

  The display unit 100 includes a projector 101 and a reflector 102 supported by the ceiling plate 100a of the unit housing, a screen driving mechanism 1710 provided on the pair of side plates 1707, a movable screen 1703 supported by the screen driving mechanism 1710, A three-surface screen 1720 fixed on the stage 1708 (the movable screen 1703 is disposed on the back side of the movable screen 1703 in the state shown in FIG. 4). Contained.

  The projector 101 is supported by the ceiling plate 100a of the display unit 100, and irradiates light from the projection lens toward the reflector 102 provided on the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a from the back side R (R side in FIG. 3) of the cabinet 2a. 101 a is projected.

  The reflector 102 is an optical mirror that is supported by the ceiling plate 100a of the display unit 100 and reflects the irradiation light 101a projected from the projector 101 to the back side R of the cabinet 2a, and has a predetermined reflection on the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a. It is arranged with an angle. In the present embodiment, the display unit 100 includes a reflector 102, and projects the irradiation light 101a from the projection lens of the projector 101 toward the reflector 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reflector 102 is omitted. The irradiation light 101a may be projected directly onto the movable screen 1703 or the three-sided screen 1720 from the projection lens of the projector 101.

  The CCD camera 121c (see FIG. 1) captures the movable screen 1703 from a position protruding from the front surface of the decorative frame 110, but is not limited thereto, and may be provided in the projector 101. In this case, for example, the CCD camera 121c may be provided in the same direction as the projection lens that projects the irradiation light 101a, and the movable screen 1703 may be photographed via the reflector 102.

  5A and 5B are schematic configuration diagrams of the screen driving mechanism 1710 in the display unit 100 according to the present embodiment, in which FIG. 5A shows the time when the movable screen 1703 is lowered, and FIG. 5B shows the time when the movable screen 1703 is raised. .

  The movable screen 1703 is configured to move by a screen drive mechanism 1710. When the movable screen 1703 is at the position (projection position) shown in FIG. 5A (in the initial state), the single projection is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the light emitted from the projector 101 (see FIG. 4). Functions as a screen with a surface. Further, the movable screen 1703 can be displaced by the screen driving mechanism 1710 to a non-projection position shown in FIG. 5B where the irradiation light from the projector is not projected.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined whether the movable screen 1703 is a projection position or a non-projection position based on the photographing result of the CCD camera 121c (see FIG. 1) (see the flowchart of the movable object effect process in FIG. 13 described later). ).

  When the movable screen 1703 is at a non-projection position as shown in FIG. 5B, the irradiation light from the projector 101 is projected onto a three-sided screen 1720 which is a three-sided mirror type screen. When the movable screen 1703 is at the projection position (position as shown in FIG. 5A), the movable screen 1703 is disposed in front of the three-surface screen 1720, and the irradiation light from the projector 101 is projected onto the three-screen screen 1720. Not. The three-sided screen 1720 is fixed on the stage 1708, and when the movable screen 1703 is at the projection position, it is disposed between the movable screen 1703 and the rear plate 1709.

  In the state shown in FIG. 5B, when the irradiation light from the projector is projected on the three-sided screen 1720, the stage 1708, etc., the irradiation light is projected on the movable screen 1703 in the state shown in FIG. Unlike the case of being projected almost perpendicularly to the surface, it is projected onto the projection surface at various (non-vertical) angles. In this example, the irradiation light from the projector 101 is projected onto the three-screen screen 1720 and the like in the state shown in FIG. 5B. The irradiation light may be projected using the side plate 1709 as a screen.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the movable screen 1703 has an end-rotating piece 1704 that protrudes to the back surface side. The rotating pieces 1704 are provided on both sides of the movable screen 1703 on the back side. The rotating piece 1704 is rotatably supported by the side plate 1707 via a rotating shaft 1705a.

  As a result, the movable screen 1703 can be rotated about the rotation shaft 1705a between the projection position and the non-projection position by a screen driving unit 1706 and a screen driving mechanism 1710 formed of, for example, a motor. In addition, a long hole 1705b that engages with an engagement protrusion 1714a described later is formed on the distal end side of the rotating piece 1704.

  Specifically, the screen drive mechanism 1710 includes a pinion gear 1711 coupled to the screen drive unit 1706, a reduction gear 1712 that meshes with the pinion gear 1711, and a drive gear 1713 that meshes with the reduction gear 1712.

  In screen drive mechanism 1710 according to the present embodiment, by providing reduction gear 1712, the rotation transmitted from pinion gear 1711 to drive gear 1713 can be reduced, and the torque generated by drive gear 1713 can be amplified. Thereby, for example, even when the distance between the rotation shaft 1705a and an engagement protrusion 1714a described later is short, the movable screen 1703 can be rotated well.

  The drive gear 1713 is provided with an engaging protrusion 1714 a that engages with the elongated hole 1705 b of the rotating piece 1704. The engagement protrusion 1714a slides in the elongated hole 1705b as the drive gear 1713 rotates.

  In the display unit 100 configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the state where the movable screen 1703 is located at the projection position, the screen driving unit 1706 is driven to move the pinion gear 1711 in the figure. When rotated in the rotating direction, the reduction gear 1712 rotates in the counterclockwise direction in the figure.

  Next, when the reduction gear 1712 rotates, the drive gear 1713 rotates in the arrow direction (clockwise direction) in the figure. At this time, the engagement protrusion 1714 a slides in the elongated hole 1705 b toward the distal end side of the rotating piece 1704 according to the rotation of the drive gear 1713.

  As a result, the movable screen 1703 rotates in the clockwise direction in the drawing with the rotation shaft 1705a as a fulcrum. Thereafter, when the drive gear 1713 further rotates, the engagement protrusion 1714a slides back in the elongated hole 1705b toward the rotation shaft 1705a at a predetermined rotation angle.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the drive gear 1713 rotates until the engaging protrusion 1714a moves to the end of the elongated hole 1705b on the rotating shaft 1705a side, the movable screen 1703 is positioned at the non-projection position. To come. Thereby, the movement of the movable screen 1703 from the projection position to the non-projection position is completed.

  In order to return the movable screen 1703 at the non-projection position to the original position, that is, the projection position, for example, the screen drive unit 1706 may be reversely driven (the pinion gear 1711 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction). The movable screen 1703 may be rotated by its own weight by releasing the driving torque by the driving unit 1706.

  In the present embodiment having such a configuration, the movable screen 1703 is configured to freely move between the projection position and the non-projection position. For example, the movable screen 1703 is used according to the gaming state. It is possible to switch between a production that has been performed and a production that does not use the movable screen 1703, and the production can be varied. Further, when the movable screen 1703 is at the non-projection position, the irradiation light is projected onto the three-sided screen 1720, the stage 1708, and the like, so that it is possible to give the production more diversity.

  FIG. 6 is a front view more specifically showing a configuration example of the display unit 100 according to the present embodiment, in the state shown in FIG. 5B (that is, the state where the movable screen 1703 is in the non-projection position). It is the figure which looked at the display unit 100 in the direction from the front side F1 (refer FIG. 1) to the back | inner side R (refer FIG. 1).

  The movable screen 1703 is moved upward by the screen drive mechanism 1710 (see FIG. 5), and the back side of the movable screen 1703 (the back side of the projection surface) appears (shaded portion in FIG. 6). A three-sided screen 1720 appears in a portion located in front of the player, and a stage 1708 is visible in the foreground and a rear side plate 1709 is visible in the back. In this state, when irradiation light is irradiated from the projector, the irradiation light is projected onto the three-sided screen 1720, the stage 1708, the rear side plate 1709, and the like.

  Further, inner plates 1721 (1721a, 1721b) are arranged between the side plates 1707 (1707a, 1707b) and the three-sided screen 1720, respectively. FIG. 6 shows a rotating piece 1704 (1704a, 1704b) that supports the movable screen 1703 at both ends, a pinion gear 1711, and a drive gear 1713. These parts are covered by the front door 2b of the gaming machine. It is hidden from the player during the game.

  In this example, the irradiation light from the projector is projected onto the rear plate 1709, but the back side of the movable screen 1703 and the three-sided screen 1720 are expanded so that the irradiation light is not projected onto the rear plate 1709. Also good. In addition, a second movable screen that can be moved by another screen driving mechanism may be provided, and irradiation light may be projected onto the second movable screen so that the irradiation light is not projected onto the rear plate 1709. Further, black may be projected on the rear plate 1709 (for example, video data to be projected onto a portion outside the range of the three-sided screen 1720 is set to black). Further, as described above, the irradiation light may be projected onto the rear plate 1709 without providing the three-surface screen 1720.

  Further, the three-sided screen 1720 shown in this embodiment mode is merely an example, and three-sided screens having other various shapes and sizes can be arranged. Further, instead of the three-sided screen 1720, a screen including various types of surfaces including a single-sided screen, a two-sided screen, and a four-sided screen or more can be arranged. In the present embodiment, the display unit 100 includes two screens, a movable screen 1703 and a three-sided screen 1720, as a screen onto which the irradiation light 101a from the projector 101 is projected, but is not limited thereto. The display unit 100 may allow three or more screens to be projected and retracted as screens on which the irradiation light 101a from the projector 101 is projected. In this case, each screen may be photographed by the CCD camera 121c (see FIG. 1) and the state of each screen may be monitored.

  FIG. 7 is a bottom view showing the configuration example of the display unit 100 according to the present embodiment more specifically, in the state shown in FIG. 5B (that is, the state in which the movable screen 1703 is at the non-projection position). FIG. 6 is a view of the display unit 100 as viewed from below the display unit 100 (in the direction of arrow G in FIG. 5B). FIG. 7 is a view transparently seen from the lower side of the display unit 100 under the assumption that a part of the stage 1708 is removed.

  The three-sided screen 1720 has three planes (1720a, 1720b, 1720c) directed to the player side (ie, the front side R1). In the example shown in FIG. 7, the three-sided screen 1720 is configured to have such three planes, but may be configured to include a plurality of curved surfaces. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the plane 1720a and the plane 1720b, and the plane 1720a and the plane 1720c are connected so that the plane and the plane form a predetermined angle, respectively. Any angle is possible. Moreover, the shape of the said connection part can be formed in various shapes, such as providing a protrusion part over the full length of the connection part of a surface, and comprising so that the cross section of a connection part may become step shape. In this example, a plane connected to three planes (1720a, 1720b, 1720c) is arranged at the bottom of the three-plane screen 1720, and this constitutes a part of the stage 1708 (see FIG. 6).

  Inner plates 1721 (1721a, 1721b) are arranged between the side plates 1707 (1707a, 1707b) and the three-sided screen 1720, respectively. A rotating piece 1704 that supports the movable screen 1703, a pinion gear 1711, a reduction gear 1712, and a drive gear 1713 are also shown.

  The projection surface of the movable screen 1703 and the projection surface of the three-surface screen 1720 can have colors suitable for projecting the irradiation light from the projector. The material of the screen to be projected is black or white ABS resin or transparent polycarbonate resin in this example, but is not limited thereto.

  In this embodiment, the color of the projection surface of the three-surface screen 1720 is configured to be darker than the color of the projection surface of the movable screen 1703. That is, with respect to the three-surface screen 1720 on which the irradiation light is projected onto the projection surface at an angle other than vertical, the movable screen 1703 (the movable screen 1703 at the projection position) in which the projection direction of the irradiation light and the projection surface are arranged substantially perpendicularly, Set the color of the projection surface darker.

  With this configuration, in the projection onto the three-screen screen 1720, a situation (so-called white blur) in which the projection image becomes white due to reflection (for example, irregular reflection) occurring inside the display unit 100 can be effectively prevented. As a result, a clear projected image can be displayed. Further, even if the above-described reflection is reduced, white blur cannot be completely eliminated. However, by making the projection surface of the three-surface screen 1720 black (darker) as described above, white (due to black) appears on the projection surface. Summing up and display of a clearer projected image is realized.

  Regarding the prevention of reflection, the more the three-surface screen 1720 is located in the back of the display unit 100 (that is, the position closer to the rear side plate 1709), the greater the irregular reflection inside the display unit 100 and the degree of white blurring. Therefore, the above configuration becomes more effective.

  Here, a “darker color” means that the amount of reflected light when reflecting received light is smaller when the two colors are compared.

  The color of such a screen is usually adjusted by painting. For example, if a black pigment is mixed in the paint to make the color black, the light reflectance is reduced and the display becomes a dark color that neutralizes white. For example, the projection surface of the movable screen 1703 can be white, while the projection surface of the three-surface screen 1720 can be gray. Moreover, the reflectance of light can be reduced also by including matting agents, such as a silica, in a coating material, and also in this case, it can be said that it is a darker color compared with the original color.

  Note that in this embodiment, the color of the projection surface of the three-surface screen 1720 and the color of the projection surface of the movable screen 1703 are adjusted, but attention is paid to the point of prevention of reflection. There are other members (for example, an accessory, a side plate 1707 (1707a, 1707b) of the display unit 100, an inner plate 1721 (1721a, 1721b), a rear side plate 1709, a stage 1708, and a movable screen 1703). Also for these, the color of the paint can be adjusted.

  In addition, with respect to the three-sided screen 1720 and the movable screen 1703, the occurrence of white blur on the three-sided screen 1720 can be effectively suppressed by making the texture processing and the two-layer coating different from each other.

  In addition, here, the color of the projection surface of the movable screen 1703 and the color of the projection surface of the three-screen screen 1720 are relatively adjusted, but the three-screen screen 1720 is merely an example, and the irradiation direction of the projector The present invention can be applied to various screens including projection surfaces that are not vertically arranged.

  Further, among the other members that can cause white blurring, members other than the screen do not need to be white for projection, and therefore, it is preferable to make the color darker than the three-sided screen.

  In this embodiment, the projection surface of the three-surface screen 1720 is set to a darker color than the projection surface of the movable screen 1703 by adjusting the paint, but the color of the screen member itself is adjusted to make the movable surface The projection surface of the screen 1703 can be dark. Further, the projection surface of the three-surface screen 1720 can be adjusted to a darker color than the projection surface of the movable screen 1703 depending on both the color of the screen member and the color of the paint.

[Movable accessory]
Next, the configuration of the movable accessory 81 and its production operation will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  First, a configuration example of the movable accessory 81 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration plan view of the movable accessory 81 when the movable accessory 81 is stored on the back side of the decorative frame 110 during non-production, and FIG. 9 shows the movable accessory 81 displayed during the performance. It is a schematic structure top view of the movable accessory 81 when exposed to the front surface of the screen area | region 19 (refer FIG. 1). 8 and 9 are both schematic plan views of the movable accessory 81 when the movable accessory 81 is viewed from the front side (F1 side in FIG. 1). 8 and 9 show a state in which the inner drive mechanism is exposed by removing the back cover (not shown) of the movable accessory 81 in order to make the configuration of the movable accessory 81 more clear.

  The movable accessory 81 includes a base portion 90, a first movable unit 91 and a second movable unit 92 (movable decorative member) attached to the base portion 90, and a drive mechanism 93 housed in the base portion 90.

  The drive mechanism 93 includes various drive components for driving the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92. For example, the drive mechanism 93 includes a first gear piece 93a and a second gear piece 93b, a motor 93c, a first gear piece 93a, and a motor 93c to which the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 are respectively attached. And a slider member 93d connected to the.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, since the first gear piece 93a and the second gear piece 93b have a structure that meshes with each other, by driving the motor 93c, via the slider member 93d, The first gear piece 93a and the second gear piece 93b rotate together. That is, in the present embodiment, the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 rotate together by driving the motor 93c.

  The first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 are a pair of movable units and have the same configuration. Each movable unit is a substantially plate-like member extending in one direction, and one end portion has a shape extending in a polygonal shape (hereinafter, this portion is referred to as a polygonal portion). The other end of each movable unit is fixed to the rotation shaft of the corresponding gear piece. Further, in the present embodiment, the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 are driven at the time of production and the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 are brought into contact with each other at the end portions on the polygonal portion side (state of FIG. 9). The first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 are attached to the drive mechanism 93 so that the inner periphery of the polygonal portion of the unit 91 faces the inner periphery of the polygonal portion of the second movable unit 92.

  The movable accessory 81 having the above-described configuration is rotated so that each movable unit is exposed on the front surface of the display screen area 19 (see FIG. 1) around the rotation axis of the corresponding gear piece at the time of production (see FIG. 1). 8 (see arrows R1 and R2). On the other hand, the movable accessory 81 is rotated in the opposite direction to that at the time of production (see arrows R3 and R4 in FIG. 9) at the end of the production (at the time of storage), and is stored behind the decorative frame 110. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, based on the photographing result of the CCD camera 121c (see FIG. 1), whether or not a specific effect by the movable accessory 81 is started, or the specific effect by the movable accessory 81 is ended and movable. It is determined whether or not the accessory 81 is stored on the back side of the decorative frame 110 (see the flowchart of the movable object effect process in FIG. 13 described later). In the present embodiment, as an initial state, an example is described in which a movable unit that moves as a whole exists at an initial position as a whole. However, the initial state is not limited to this, and the entire character does not move, and only the part attached to the character operates (for example, the whole humanoid character does not move, only the hand part operates). In other words, the case where an operating accessory part is present at the initial position (that is, the initial state of the entire accessory) is also included. In the present embodiment, each movable unit of the movable accessory 81 is rotated by driving (excitation) the motor 93c at a rotation angle of 1.25 degrees (one step).

  The CCD camera 121c captures the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 of the movable accessory 81 from a position protruding from the front surface of the decorative frame 110, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable unit 91 is not limited thereto. The first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 may be photographed by being provided behind the second movable unit 92. The CCD camera 121c may be provided inside the drive mechanism 93 so that the first gear piece 93a, the second gear piece 93b, the motor 93c, and the slider member 93d can be photographed.

  FIG. 10 is an external view at the time of production by the movable accessory of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. For example, the production of the pair of movable units (the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92) of the movable accessory 81 is started from the state (the initial state shown in FIG. 1) stored in the back side of the decorative frame 110. The When the production is started, the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 are exposed in the front direction of the display screen area 19 (see FIG. 1) (directions of arrows R1 and R2 in FIG. 8: exposed below). Is rotated every predetermined number of steps), and the end portions on the polygonal portion side come into contact with each other, resulting in the state shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the pair of movable units (the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92) of the movable accessory 81 are returned to the initial state, the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 are provided on the decorative frame 110. Rotation is performed every predetermined number of steps in the direction of storage on the back side (directions of arrows R3 and R4 in FIG. 9: hereinafter referred to as storage direction), and the state shown in FIG. 1 is obtained. In the present embodiment, the pair of movable units (the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92) of the movable accessory 81 are transparent attached to a portion corresponding to the display screen area 19 (see FIG. 1). Although exposed to the front surface (outside) of the cover, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cover may be mounted inside a transparent cover attached to a portion corresponding to the display screen region 19.

[Circuit configuration of gaming machine]
Next, referring to FIG. 11, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 70 as a control unit, a main control circuit 60, or peripheral devices electrically connected to the sub control circuit 70. Will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel rotation control. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37.

  The main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the random number value and the internal lottery table, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop operation is detected.

  Further, when the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, it determines whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 (see FIG. 1). If established, the player is given a profit such as paying out medals according to the established combination.

  In addition, the main CPU 31 repeats normal replay (replay that does not have the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) and special replay (replay that has the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) as an internal winning combination. To win. At this time, the main CPU 31 stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in a predetermined stop order (for example, right-middle-left) (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are stopped). Only), a special replay symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 4 (see FIG. 1), and for example, a game state (for example, RT) advantageous to the player is shifted to. On the other hand, when the player stops the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the other stop order, the main CPU 31 displays a normal replay symbol in the symbol display area 4 so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Does not migrate. In addition, if a plurality of special replays are provided and these stop order patterns are provided, for example, 6 patterns, a 6-option stop order can be set.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in a random value storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. Then, for each game, based on the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process described later.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores programs related to the processing of the main CPU 31, various tables, and the like.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the main RAM 33. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, internal winning combination, number of payouts, bonus carryover status, setting value, etc., various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 by the above-described command.

  Examples of main peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include a hopper 40, stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The exchange of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

  In addition, the output unit of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the main CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each peripheral device described above. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 drives and controls the display unit 18 (for example, a payout display unit, a credit display unit, etc.).

  In addition, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each circuit and each peripheral device are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 30. As each switch and each circuit, a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, setting key SW20S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 There is. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

  The start switch 6S detects the player's start operation with respect to the start lever 6 (see FIG. 1), and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R (see FIG. 1), respectively, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, respectively. A stop signal for instructing to stop the rotation of the motor is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The maximum BET switch 13S detects a player's insertion operation (pressing operation) on the maximum BET button 13 (see FIG. 1), and outputs a signal for instructing insertion of a medal from a credited medal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 (see FIG. 1) by the player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that the medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (see FIG. 1).

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal to indicate.

  The sub control circuit 70 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect data based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command and a reel stop command. The sub control circuit 70 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70. The start command is output when the start switch 6S is detected, and is the game state information, the internal winning combination information (the small combination / replay data pointer, the bonus data pointer and the internal winning combination storage area), or the bonus carryover state. Information such as carry-over state information indicating whether or not is included. The reel stop command is output in response to detection of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS. Stop reel type information indicating which reel has stopped, stop start position information indicating the stop start position, and a slip indicating the number of sliding frames. Information such as frame number information is included.

  Examples of main peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub-control circuit 70 include a liquid crystal display device 5 as a display unit that displays an image on the liquid crystal display region 23, speakers 21L and 21R, and an LED 103.

  The sub-control circuit 70 determines the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect data and its display, determines and outputs the effect sound and sound effect output from the speakers 21L and 21R, such as the LED 103. Take control.

  Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 70 in the present embodiment will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal for starting a game is output from the start switch 6S by a player's operation on the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and the stepping motor The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started by the drive control of 49L, 49C, and 49R (for example, excitation to each phase).

  At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set as a pulse counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the “16” pulse is output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts “16”, the symbol counter is updated by “1”.

  The symbol at the symbol position indicated by the symbol counter value corresponds to the symbol positioned on the center line 8c. For example, when the symbol counter of the left reel 3L is “0”, the symbol associated with the symbol position “0” in the symbol arrangement table is located on the center line 8c.

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. By the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the main RAM 33 are cleared to “0”.

  In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The distance that each symbol moves by one symbol by the rotation of the reel is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to updating the symbol counter by “1”.

  In order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol arrangement table is stored in the main ROM 32. This symbol arrangement table includes code numbers from “00” to “20” that are sequentially assigned at fixed rotation pitches of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the position where the reel index is output. A symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number is associated with each other.

  When a start signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a stop signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by a stop operation, based on the output stop signal and the determined internal winning combination, A control signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The gaming machine 1 stops the rotation of the reel 3 by drawing the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding frames, for example, 4 frames from the time when the stop operation is performed. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol related to establishment of an internal winning combination within 4 frames after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS. When there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within four frames, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the corresponding reel is stopped.

  In addition, in the case where a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, the gaming machine 1 relates to an internal winning combination having a higher priority when there are a plurality of symbols related to establishment of the internal winning combination within 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Basically, the first priority (highest priority) is a symbol combination related to replay, and the second priority is a symbol combination related to a small role. Next, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to the bonus.

  When the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel 3, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel 3 is stopped is set as “stop start position”. The symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical range “0” to “4”) to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel 3 is stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of rotation of the reel 3 until the corresponding reel 3 stops rotating after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. 4 ”.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the display combination retrieval process, that is, the determination process of the formation / non-establishment of the combination is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on a later-described symbol combination table stored in the main ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  If it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals.

  At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. . Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped.

  When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the winning symbol combination is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the winning symbol combination is stored in the main RAM 33. Add to credit counter.

  Further, the number of medals paid out is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70, and based on this, the number of medals paid out and the updated number of credits are displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a symbol combination related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 of the gaming machine 1.

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs control for performing effects related to games using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub control circuit 70 determines effect data based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and performs various effect processes.

  The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71 as processing means, a sub ROM 72 functioning as processing information storage means, a DRAM 73-1 functioning as control information storage means (also referred to as “sub RAM 73-1”), an SRAM 73-2, a GPU 74, A VRAM 75, an A / D converter 78, an amplifier 79, a movable accessory driving circuit 80, and a movable screen driving circuit 85 are provided.

  Further, a camera relay board 790 is connected to the sub CPU 71 via a serial communication relay board 76, and a camera module 791 is connected to the camera relay board 790.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the camera module 791 includes a CCD camera 121 c provided at the upper center of the decorative frame 110 of the gaming machine 1.

  The camera relay board 790 is one of the sub devices that can be connected to the sub CPU, and includes a camera control LSI (not shown) that includes a ROM and a RAM. The ROM functions as processing information storage means in which processing information is stored, and the RAM functions as control information storage means capable of reading and writing control information.

  The sub control circuit 70 and the serial communication relay board 76 are connected by UART, and data is transmitted and received between them. The serial communication relay board 76 and the camera control LSI on the camera relay board 790 are also connected by UART, and data is transmitted and received between them.

  In FIG. 12, the sub CPU 71 and the camera relay board 790 and the serial communication relay board 76 and the camera relay board 790 are respectively connected as a single line. However, the control line and the data line are composed of separate lines, and the input and output lines are composed of separate lines. Between the devices to which the data line is connected, the TxD terminal and the RxD terminal of the data line are connected to each other.

  In addition to the camera relay board 790, a scaler control board 77 and a touch sensor relay board 780 may be connected to the serial communication relay board 76 as shown in FIG. In this case, the liquid crystal display device 5 and the display unit 100 are connected to the scaler control board 77, and the touch sensor module 781 is connected to the touch sensor relay board 780. When the scaler control board 77 is not connected, the liquid crystal display device 5 and the display unit 100 are connected to the sub CPU 71 via the GPU 74.

  In these plurality of sub devices, serial transmission / reception communication is performed between the scaler control board 77 and the touch sensor relay board 780 and between the touch sensor relay board 780 and the camera relay board 790 by UART. It will be.

  The sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, light emission control of the LED 103, and the like based on a program stored in the sub ROM 72. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives various commands and the like from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information included in the commands in the DRAM 73-1.

  The sub CPU 71 is connected to an SRAM 73-2 (also referred to as “backup RAM 73-2”) described later. The SRAM 73-2 is backed up with data copied to the DRAM 73-1 when the power is turned on.

  All information in the main control circuit 60 is transmitted by a command, and the sub control circuit 70 can determine the state of the main control circuit 60 step by step. The sub CPU 71 executes the program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information, etc. stored in the DRAM 73-1, so that the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L, 21R, the LED 103, the display unit 100, etc. The contents of the production to be performed by the device are determined.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 and the display unit 100 via the GPU 74 based on the determined effect data, and controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R and the light emission of the LED 103.

  The waist panel LEDs 103 are actually composed of a plurality of LEDs, and these are controlled by input / output processing of ports (not shown) provided individually. Therefore, light emission can be individually controlled by each port.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the sub ROM 72, thereby acquiring a random value used when determining effect data and the like. However, when a random number generator and a sampling circuit are provided in the sub-control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, this processing is not necessary.

  The sub ROM 72 includes an OS area for storing an operating system, a sub control program area for storing a program executed by the sub CPU 71, a game data initialization setting data area, a staff operation initialization data area, various tables, and the like. It has various program table areas to be stored, a program management data area, an image data (still image / moving image) area, a sound data area, and a movable object data area.

  The sub-control program area includes an inter-board communication process for controlling communication with the device driver and the main control circuit 60, an effect registration process for determining the contents of the effect, and the light of the LED 103 based on the registered LED data. LED control task for controlling output, voice control task for controlling sound output from speakers 21L and 21R based on registered sound data, liquid crystal display device 5 and display unit based on registered animation data A drawing control task for controlling video display by 100 is stored.

  The various program table areas store an effect lottery table, an error code table of the sub control circuit, an error code table of the sub device, a sub device communication check table, and the like.

  The program management data area stores magic codes, program versions, and the like. The image data (still image / moving image) area stores animation data such as character object data. The sound data area stores sound data such as BGM and sound effects. The movable object data area stores control data for movable objects (movable accessory 81 and movable screen 1703).

  The DRAM 73-1 includes a game data area as a game data storage area, a game data sum value area, a work area, a staff operation setting data area, an error information history storage area, a communication log collection ring buffer area, And a communication error storage buffer area. The staff operation setting data registered in the staff operation setting data area is data in which setting items on the menu screen are stored.

  The game data area stores data stored in the DRAM 73-1 among information including game data relating to the progress of the game. The game data sum value area stores a check sum value for the checksum of the game data stored in the game data area. The work area stores data in various processes.

  The game data area and the work area are used as work temporary storage means when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. The game data area includes, for example, a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, effect data information, game state information, internal winning combination information, display combination information, various counters, an arbitrary magic code of 4 to 8 bytes, Information such as various flags is stored.

  The error information history storage area stores error codes indicating all error information detected by the communication error detection means 71a, procedure detection means 71b, data destruction detection means 71c, sub-device error detection means 71h and the like. Yes. In the error information history storage area, an error information history is created by sequentially storing error codes.

  In the error information history storage area, the error detected by the communication error detecting means 71a is stored as a COM error, and the error detected by the procedure detecting means 71b is stored as a procedure abnormal error. The error detected by the data destruction detection means 71c is stored as a data destruction error, and the error detected by the sub device error detection means 71h is stored as a scaler error.

  The backup RAM 73-2 includes a backup data 1 area, a backup data 1 sum value area, a backup data 2 area that is a mirror of the backup data 1 area, a backup data 2 sum value area, an attendant backup data area, and error information. A history storage area and a staff backup data sum value area are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the backup data 1 area and the backup data 2 area are configured in a single backup RAM 73-2. In the present specification, “mirroring” is used to mean copying data, and is not limited to copying data to another storage.

  Each of the backup data 1 area and the backup data 2 area includes an arbitrary magic code of 4 to 8 bytes.

  In the communication log collection ring buffer area, an appropriate number of data groups including 256 command and parameter data sets and one corresponding buffer index are stored, and these function as ring buffers.

  The communication error storage buffer area (communication error storage area) stores 1024 data groups including 256 command and parameter data sets and one corresponding buffer index. The communication error storage area is provided with one buffer selection index indicating which buffer index of 1024 buffer indexes is selected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the sub CPU 71 includes a communication error detection unit 71a, a procedure detection unit 71b, a data destruction detection unit 71c, an error information registration unit 71d, a received data log storage unit 71e, and error information. A history display unit 71f, a two-dimensional code conversion unit 71g, a sub device error detection unit 71h, a state determination unit 71i, an operation determination unit 71j, and a movable object drive control unit 71k are provided.

  The communication error detection means 71a detects that a communication error has occurred between the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 70.

  The procedure detecting means 71b detects that the game has progressed in a procedure different from the normal game procedure, that is, an abnormal procedure.

  The data destruction detecting means 71c destroys data in the game data area of the DRAM 73-1, in particular, commands received from the main control circuit 60, effect data information, game state information, internal winning combination information, display combination information, various counters and various types Data destruction related to information such as flags can be detected.

  The error information registration unit 71d stores an error code of the detected error in the error information history storage area of the DRAM 73-1, when the occurrence of an error is detected by the error detection unit.

  Specifically, the error information registration unit 71d stores the error code of the COM error in the error information history storage area when the occurrence of a communication error is detected by the communication error detection unit 71a.

  When the procedure detection unit 71b detects the occurrence of a procedure abnormality error, the error information registration unit 71d stores a procedure abnormality error code in the error information history storage area.

  The error information registration unit 71d stores the error code of the thumb abnormality in the error information history storage area when the occurrence of the thumb abnormality error is detected by the data destruction detection unit 71c.

  The error information registration unit 71d stores the camera error code in the error information history storage area when, for example, an error in the data size of the camera is detected by the sub device error detection unit 71h. Yes.

  In the error information history storage area, an error information history is created by sequentially storing error codes.

  The reception data log storage unit 71e collects information about a reception log (hereinafter also referred to as a communication log), and temporarily stores only one communication log in the communication log collection ring buffer area.

  Further, the received data log storage unit 71e has up to 1024 communication logs related to communication errors (hereinafter referred to as communication error logs) in the communication error storage buffer area when the occurrence of a communication error is detected by the communication error detection unit 71a. It comes to save.

  The error information history display means 71f displays the error information history stored in the error information history storage area on the liquid crystal display device 5 when the door key is operated in a predetermined manner.

  The two-dimensional code conversion unit 71g includes a communication error log related to a communication error stored in the communication error storage buffer area and the domain of the data management server that is the transmission destination when the occurrence of a communication error is detected by the communication error detection unit 71a. Is converted into a two-dimensional code as transmission information and transmitted to the error information history display means 71f.

  The sub-device error detecting means 71h stores an error code as a reset occurrence in the error information history storage area when, for example, it is detected that a reset has occurred in a sub-device such as the camera relay board 790. ing.

  The error information history display means 71f displays a communication error log and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the communication error in the liquid crystal display area 23 where the error information history is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, a door key switch 2S is connected to the sub CPU 71. The door key switch 2S detects that the door key has been rotated in the left direction and outputs it to the sub CPU 71.

  Here, the error of the gaming machine 1 is reset by rotating the door key in the left direction. In addition, the setting key switch 20S detects that a setting key for operating a game setting value has been operated, and outputs a detection signal from the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71.

  When the occurrence of a communication error is detected by the communication error detection unit 71a, the error information registration unit 71d stores the error code of the communication error in the error information history storage area of the DRAM 73-1. The received data log storage unit 71e stores the communication log in the communication log collection ring buffer area and also stores the communication error log in the communication error storage area.

  If the occurrence of an error other than a communication error is detected by the procedure detection means 71b other than the communication error detection means 71a, the data destruction detection means 71c, or other error detection means, the error information registration means 71d The code is stored in the error information history storage area of the DRAM 73-1. The received data log storage unit 71e stores the communication log in the communication log collection ring buffer area, but does not store the communication error storage area.

  Then, when the door key is operated in a predetermined manner, the error information history display means 71f causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display the error information history stored in the error information history storage area. In this case, the error information history display means 71f displays a communication error log and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the communication error in the liquid crystal display area 23.

  The sub device error detection means 71 h detects the presence or absence of a communication error or other errors between the sub CPU 71 and a sub device such as the scaler control board 77. The detected error is stored in the error information history storage area as an error code corresponding to the content of the error by the error information registration unit 71d. The error code is included in the error information history created in the error information history storage area.

  The state determination unit 71 i determines the states of the movable accessory 81 and the movable screen 1703 based on image data video information that is image information of the movable accessory 81 captured by the CCD camera 121 c and output from the camera module 791.

  The operation determination unit 71j determines whether or not the movable combination 81 and the movable screen 1703 are performing a predetermined operation based on the state of the movable combination 81 and the movable screen 1703 determined by the state determination unit 71i. Further, when it is determined that the movable accessory 81 and the movable screen 1703 are not performing a predetermined operation, the operation determining unit 71j determines that the movable accessory 81 and the movable screen 1703 are performing a defective operation.

  When the motion determining means 71j determines that the movable accessory 81 and the movable screen 1703 are not performing a predetermined operation, the movable object drive control means 71k temporarily moves the movable accessory 81 and the movable screen 1703 to the initial state. The control is performed again so that the movable accessory 81 and the movable screen 1703 perform a predetermined operation.

  The GPU 74 performs a process for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the display unit 100 based on an image display command received from the sub CPU 71. Data necessary for processing performed by the GPU 74 is expanded in the VRAM 75 at the time of activation. The GPU 74 sequentially superimposes the image data developed in the VRAM 75 from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and generates image data, which is supplied to the liquid crystal display device 5 and the display unit 100.

  As a result, an image corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 is displayed on the liquid crystal display area 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 and the projector 101 of the display unit 100. When the scaler control board 77 is provided, the size of the original image of the displayed image can be selected.

  The VRAM 75 has two frame buffers, a writing image data area and a display image data area. The writing image data area stores image data generated by the GPU 74, and the display image data area includes Image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored.

  The GPU 74 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to sequentially display image data by alternately switching these frame buffers (that is, switching banks).

  The A / D converter 78 converts the digital sound data selected by the sub CPU 71 based on the effect data into analog sound data, and transmits the analog sound data to the amplifier 79. The amplifier 79 amplifies the analog-format sound data received from the A / D converter 78 based on the volume adjusted by a volume adjustment knob (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1, and the speakers 21L and 21R. Send to. As a result, sounds corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  The movable accessory drive circuit 80 drives the movable accessory 81 in accordance with the accessory drive data specified by the contents of the effect. The movable screen drive circuit 85 controls the screen drive unit 1706 in accordance with the movable screen drive data designated by the contents of the effect, and drives the movable screen 1703.

[Moving object effect processing]
Next, the movable object effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the “movable object” includes the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 of the movable accessory 81, and the movable screen 1703 of the display unit 100.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines to perform an effect of driving the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 (S1801). For example, when the sub CPU 71 wins a lottery for determining whether to perform the effect of driving the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703, the sub CPU 71 determines to perform the effect of driving the movable accessory 81.

  Next, the movable object drive control means 71k of the sub CPU 71 performs control to drive the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 from the initial state (S1802).

  In this step, when it is determined that the movable object drive control means 71k of the sub CPU 71 drives the movable object 81 in step S1801, each movable unit of the movable object 81 is moved to the display screen area 19 (see FIG. 1). It is rotationally driven in the direction exposed on the front surface (exposure direction: directions of arrows R1 and R2 in FIG. 8) (S1802). At the start of the production by the movable accessory 81, in S1802, the sub CPU 71 controls the motor 93c to drive each movable unit from the initial storage state (the state in FIG. 8) to the exposure direction. It is rotated by a predetermined number of steps.

  In this step, if it is determined that the movable object drive control means 71k of the sub CPU 71 drives the movable screen 1703 in step S1801, the movable screen 1703 is moved to the projector 101 shown in FIG. 5A (see FIG. 4). From the projection position (initial state) where the irradiation light from the projector is projected, driving to the non-projection position where the irradiation light from the projector is not projected as shown in FIG. 5B is started. The sub CPU 71 controls the screen drive unit 1706 to drive the movable screen 1703 by a predetermined number of steps from the initial projection position (the state shown in FIG. 5A) toward the non-projection position. To drive.

  The sub CPU 71 determines the state of the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 based on the video information output from the camera module 791 as the photographing means (S1803), and the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 can perform a predetermined operation. It is determined whether or not (S1804).

  More specifically, when it is determined that an effect of driving the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 is performed, the camera module 791 is activated by the camera control LSI of the camera relay board 790 under the control of the sub CPU 71 to enter the reading mode. Set.

  In this state, the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 is photographed by the CCD camera 121c, and the camera control LSI uses the camera module 791 to obtain image data which is video information of the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 of the movable accessory 81. Acquire and set this image data in the transmission buffer. Then, the camera control LSI transmits the image data of the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 to the sub CPU 71.

  Here, in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, a pair of movable units in a state at every predetermined timing (for example, every step indicating the amount of rotation of the motor 93c or the screen driving unit 1706) starting from the position of the initial state. Alternatively, motion determination reference data representing the movable screen 1703 (for example, data indicating the contrast between images) is stored.

  The state determination unit 71i of the sub CPU 71 compares the image data of the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 transmitted from the camera control LSI with the operation determination reference data stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. The state of the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 of the movable accessory 81 is determined.

  Specifically, the state determination unit 71i includes each operation determination reference data representing the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 indicating the state of the timing immediately after the start of driving, and the operation determination reference stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. The data is sequentially compared to determine the operation determination reference data in which the contrast between the image data and the image is the closest, and the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 is in a state indicated by the operation determination reference data. Judge that there is.

  Then, the operation determination unit 71j of the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 is performing a predetermined operation. For example, the motion determination unit 71j determines that the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 does not perform the predetermined operation unless the motion determination reference data determined by the state determination unit 71i indicates the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 at a predetermined position. It is determined that it has not been completed. In this case, the movable object drive control means 71k of the sub CPU 71 determines that each movable unit or movable screen 1703 of the movable accessory 81 is performing a defective operation, and returns each movable unit or movable screen 1703 to the initial state. Next, the motor 93c or the screen drive unit 1706 is driven and controlled (S1805).

  Further, in this case, the sub CPU 71 performs a control to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 a display prompting to call a game attendant. Further, the error information registration unit 71d of the sub CPU 71 stores an error code indicating that each movable unit of the movable accessory 81 indicates a defective operation in the error information history storage area of the DRAM 73-1. This error code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as an error information history, for example, when a door key is operated by a staff member.

  Next, the state determination unit 71i of the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 is in the initial state based on the video information output from the camera module 791 as the photographing unit (S1806).

  Specifically, in this step, under the control of the sub CPU 71, the camera module 791 is activated by the camera control LSI of the camera relay board 790 and set to the reading mode.

  In this state, the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 is photographed by the CCD camera 121c, and the camera control LSI uses the camera module 791 to obtain image data which is video information of the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 of the movable accessory 81. Acquire and set this image data in the transmission buffer. Then, the camera control LSI transmits the image data of the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 to the sub CPU 71.

  The state determination unit 71i of the sub CPU 71 includes image data of the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 transmitted from the camera control LSI, operation determination reference data indicating an initial state stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, Are compared to determine whether the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 of the movable accessory 81 is in the initial state.

  Then, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the state of the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 is not the initial state (when S1806 is NO), the process returns to S1805, and the processes of S1805 and S1806 are performed until the initial state is determined. Repeat the process.

  In step S1806, the state determination unit 71i of the sub CPU 71 stores the image data of the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 transmitted from the camera control LSI and a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, similarly to step S1804. The movement determination reference data may be compared to determine the state of the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 of the movable accessory 81. In step S1805, the sub CPU 71 calculates the number of steps of the motor 93c or the screen driving unit 1706 from the determined state to the initial state, performs fine adjustment based on the calculated number of steps, and performs the motor 93c or the screen driving unit. The pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 may be returned to the initial state by rotating 1706. As described above, when various operations of the movable object are executed starting from the initial state, the movable object is appropriately monitored without providing various sensors for detecting the operation of the movable object by monitoring the movable object with the camera. It can be operated.

  In the present embodiment, both the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 are rotated by one motor 93c. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the first movable unit 91 and the second movable unit 92 is rotated by a separate motor. It may be moved. Thereby, the 1st movable unit 91 and the 2nd movable unit 92 can be rotated at a mutually different timing. On the other hand, when a driving means such as a motor is provided for each of the plurality of members as described above, when the plurality of members are moved in conjunction with each other, for example, when an error occurs in one of the driving means, the original interlocked operation May not be done. Even in such a case, if a malfunction occurs in the operation of one member by monitoring the motion of each of the members with the camera, this malfunction is detected as image data. By returning to the state and operating again, it is possible to return to an appropriate state.

  On the other hand, in S1806, when the movable object drive control unit 71k of the sub CPU 71 determines that the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 is in the initial state (when S1806 is YES), the process of S1802 is executed. Thus, the movable object drive control unit 71k temporarily moves the movable object 81 or the movable screen 1703 when the movement determining unit 71j determines that the movable object 81 or the movable screen 1703 is not performing a predetermined operation. Then, the control is returned to the initial state, and the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 is again controlled to perform a predetermined operation.

  When the state determination unit 71i determines that the movable accessory 81 or the movable screen 1703 is performing a predetermined operation in S1804, the operation determination unit 71j of the sub CPU 71 performs the operation determination unit 71j on the movable accessory 81 or the display unit 100. A predetermined effect process is performed (S1807). In this process, the sub CPU 71 rotationally drives each movable unit in the exposure direction until the tips on the polygonal part side of each movable unit of the movable accessory 81 come into contact with each other (until the state shown in FIG. 9). After the contact, the state is maintained for a predetermined period (3500 msec). Further, the sub CPU 71 rotates the movable screen 1703 to the non-projection position (until the state shown in FIG. 5B), and projects the irradiation light from the projector 101 (see FIG. 4) onto the three-screen screen 1720.

  After each movable unit is stopped for a predetermined period or after irradiation light from the projector 101 is projected onto the three-surface screen 1720 for a predetermined period, the sub CPU 71 sets each movable unit or movable screen 1703 of the movable accessory 81 in the initial state. The driving in the direction is started (S1808).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the state determination unit 71i of the sub CPU 71 is in the initial state of the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 based on the video information output from the camera module 791 as the photographing unit (S1809). ). Since the processing in this step is the same as that in step S1806, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the state of the pair of movable units or the movable screen 1703 is not the initial state (when S1809 is NO), the process returns to S1808, and the processes of S1808 and S1809 are performed until the initial state is determined. Repeat the process.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the state of the pair of movable units or movable screens 1703 is the initial state (YES in S1809), the sub CPU 71 performs a stop process for each movable unit or movable screen 1703 (S1810). Then, after the process of S1810, the sub CPU 71 ends the movable object effect process.

[Reel illegal stop monitoring process]
Next, the reel illegal stop monitoring process will be described. The reel illegal stop monitoring process is a process executed by the sub CPU 71 and is intended to prevent the player from stopping the reel using an illegal means.

  Conventionally, a reel stop position in a gaming machine is determined by a main control circuit based on an internal winning combination, a reel stop position reflecting a player's reel stop operation, the number of sliding symbols, and the like. For this reason, for example, when the bell is an internal winning combination, if the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing, the bell stops, and if the bell is aligned and the bell is not determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing. Even if you go, you won't get the bells. Then, if the bells are aligned and stopped under the state where the bell is not determined as an internal winning combination under the control of the main control circuit, an illegal hit error occurs and this state continues until the power is turned off.

  For this reason, an unauthorized person may use unauthorized means for the main control circuit. Therefore, a technique for preventing the player from using unauthorized means for the main control circuit has been proposed. For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-22145, the casing is formed in a square box shape opened toward the front of the slot machine, and a front door is attached to the front side of the casing, and displayed on the front door. In a state where the control device is mounted and the front door is closed, the surface of the display control device enters behind the center of the reel unit in the front-rear direction and opposes at a position close to the surface of the main control device. A different slot machine has been proposed. According to this slot machine, even if the front door is opened, the main control device does not appear, so that illegal actions on the main control circuit can be prevented.

  However, for example, when a predetermined symbol is aligned at a predetermined position, a game that is advantageous to the player (for example, so-called ART) is started, but even if the predetermined symbol is aligned at a predetermined position by using an unauthorized means. , Advantageous games are not started. In such a case, some players insist on an unfair claim to a store clerk such as a hall that an advantageous game is not started even though a predetermined symbol is aligned at a predetermined position. . Therefore, according to this embodiment, there is provided a gaming machine that can counter an unfair claim of a player using unauthorized means.

  The reel unauthorized stop monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command output from the main control circuit 60 in response to an input of the start switch 6S or the like has been received (step S1901). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not received a start command, it repeats this step.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in step S1901 that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets the reading mode (step S1902). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 activates the camera module 791 by the camera control LSI of the camera relay board 790 and sets the reading mode.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received from the main control circuit 60 in response to the player's stop operation on the stop button 7L, 7C or 7R by the player (step S1903). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, this step is repeated. The reel stop command includes information such as stop reel type information indicating which reel has stopped, stop start position information indicating the stop start position, and slip frame number information indicating the number of slide frames.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in step S1903 that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 photographs the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (step S1904). Specifically, under the control of the sub CPU 71, the camera control LSI causes the CCD camera 121c to photograph the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, acquires image data that is video information of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and acquires the image data. Set data in the send buffer. Then, the camera control LSI transmits the image data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the sub CPU 71.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the reel illegal stop monitoring data in which the image data of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R photographed in step S1904 and the planned reel stop position determined from the information included in the reel stop command are associated with each other. Stored in the error information history storage area of the DRAM 73-1. This reel illegal stop monitoring data is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when, for example, a door key is operated by a staff member.

  Next, after receiving the start command from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a reel stop command for all reels has been received (step S1906). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command for all reels has not been received, the process returns to step S1903. If the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command for all reels has been received, the reel illegal stop monitoring is performed. The process ends.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 that executes the illegal reel stop monitoring process includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols displayed on the reels, and a game A start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by a person, a symbol changing means for changing the symbol by rotating the reel based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, and the start operation detecting means An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of a start operation, and a stop operation provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel Based on the detection means, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol variation display is stopped. And a command transmission means for transmitting a start command output upon detection of the start operation detection means and a reel stop command output upon detection of the stop operation detection means. And a command receiving means for receiving the command transmitted in one direction from the command transmitting means, and a sub-control for controlling the effect according to the progress of the game based on the command received by the command receiving means And a photographing unit that photographs the reel and outputs video information of the photographed reel to the sub-control unit, wherein the sub-control unit receives the start command in the command receiving unit, and When a stop command is received, information indicating a reel stop planned position determined from information included in the reel stop command and the And to store in association with the image information of the reel shadow means taken.

  With such a configuration, at the timing when the reels are stopped, the video of the actually stopped reels can be stored in association with the scheduled reel stop position by internal control of the gaming machine. The stored reel stop scheduled position and the actually stopped video of the reel can be stored so that, for example, an attendant at a game hall can confirm it as necessary. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can counter an unfair claim of a player using illegal means.

  In this embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are photographed by a CCD camera 121c provided at a position protruding from the front surface of the decorative frame 110. However, the CCD camera 121c is not limited to this. For example, in the housing 2, the upper, lower, and further back surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be provided. For example, when the CCD camera 121c is provided so that the rear surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be photographed, a pattern that is reversed left and right with respect to the pattern photographed from the front side is photographed. For this reason, when determining the stop position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the image data photographed by the CCD camera 121c, determination reference data (for example, data indicating a light / dark difference of an image) for determining a horizontally reversed pattern ) Is stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. Further, an index (for example, a detection piece of a photo sensor of the reel position detection circuit 50) provided on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be provided so as to be capable of photographing. In this case, the sub CPU 71 may determine the reel stop position from the index position of the image data obtained by photographing the index when it is determined that the reel stop command has been received.

[Push order error notification process]
Next, the push order error notification process will be described. The push order error notification process is a process executed by the sub CPU 71. When the player is about to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in a different order from the predetermined stop order, the stop order is different. This is a notification process.

  For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-233721 discloses a normal high RT gaming state (RT2 gaming state) and an extra high RT gaming state (RT4 gaming) with a high probability that a replay related to replaying is determined as an internal winning combination. State), when a predetermined replay (RT2 actuator) wins in a specific gaming state (for example, RT1 gaming state or RT4 gaming state), the state shifts to the RT2 gaming state, and the specific gaming state (for example, RT1, RT2) In the RT3 gaming state), a gaming machine that transitions to the RT4 gaming state when a specific replay (RT4 actuator) wins has been proposed.

  In this gaming machine, in combination with the above-described RT2 gaming state or RT4 gaming state, an assist replay time (predetermined number of games) of a predetermined number of games (predetermined number of games) is activated by operating an AT that notifies a specific internal winning combination related to the payout of medals. So-called ART). In the above gaming machine, the specific replay and the predetermined replay are overlapped, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the stop order in which the specific replay is satisfied is notified and the number of ART games ( Hereinafter, the number of ART games is added. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the stop order in which the predetermined replay is satisfied is notified and the normal high RT gaming state is started. For this reason, in the gaming machine, the stop order in which a specific replay is established is a stop order that is more advantageous to the player than the stop order in which a predetermined replay is established.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, even when the stop order advantageous to the player is notified, the stop operation is performed in a stop order different from the advantageous stop order due to an erroneous operation. May be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, according to this embodiment, in a gaming machine that is advantageous by stopping the reels in a predetermined stopping order, a gaming machine that can avoid a disadvantage of the player due to an erroneous operation is provided.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the push order error notification process will be described. First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it has received a start command output from the main control circuit 60 when the start switch 6S is input (step S2001). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not received a start command, it repeats this step.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines in step S2001 that a start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets a reading mode (step S2002). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 activates the camera module 791 by the camera control LSI of the camera relay board 790 and sets the reading mode.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination information included in the received start command, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination has a stop order that is advantageous to the player (step S2003). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not a combination having a stop order that is advantageous to the player, the sub CPU 71 ends the push order error notification process.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in step S2003 that the internal winning combination is a combination having a stop order that is advantageous to the player, the sub CPU 71 performs control for notifying the stop order and includes the stop buttons 7L, 7C, The player's hand held near 7R is photographed (step S2004). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 causes the camera control LSI to photograph the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the CCD camera 121c, and uses the video information of the player's hand held near the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Some image data is acquired, and this image data is set in the transmission buffer. Then, the camera control LSI transmits this image data to the sub CPU 71.

  Here, in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, motion determination reference data when the player operates the stop button 7L, when the player operates the stop button 7C, and when the player operates the stop button 7R. (For example, data indicating a difference in brightness of an image) is stored.

  The sub CPU 71 receives the image data of the player's hand held near the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R transmitted from the camera control LSI, and the operation determination reference data stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. In comparison, the stop button on which the player's hand is held is determined.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 71 sequentially compares the image data of the player's hand held near the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R and the operation determination reference data corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively. Then, one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the operation determination reference data that is most similar to the difference in brightness in the image is determined. Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether any of the determined stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is in the determined stop order (step S2005).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in step S2005 that the stopping order is not the same, the sub CPU 71 performs control to display an image informing that the pressing order is incorrect on the liquid crystal display device 5 (step S2006). On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines in step S2005 that the stop order is the same, the sub CPU 71 ends the push order error notification process. Note that the sub CPU 71 is not limited to the control for displaying the image to be notified on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the process of step S2006, but for example, a sound prompting the user not to press the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R on the speaker 21L or the like. Control may be performed to alert the player by blinking or turning off the LED 103 or the like.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 that executes the push order error notification process rotates a plurality of reels based on the start operation detecting means that detects the start operation by the player and the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means. A symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed on the reel, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of a start operation by the start operation detecting means, Stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to a plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation at a stop button for stopping each reel, an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the stop operation detecting means Output based on the detection of the stop control means for stopping the change display of the symbol and the detection of the start operation detection means. A command transmission unit that transmits a start command, and a command reception unit that receives the command transmitted in one direction from the command transmission unit. Based on the command, the sub-control unit that controls the production according to the progress of the game, the production means controlled by the sub-control unit, and the video of the player's hand held near the stop button Photographing means for outputting information to the sub-control unit, wherein the sub-control unit is an order in which the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining unit is operated to stop the stop button. In the case of a role having a stop order that is advantageous to the user, the control for notifying the stop order is performed, and when the notification is made, the scan taken by the imaging means is performed. Based on the video information of the player's hand held near the player's button, the stop button held by the player's hand is determined among the plurality of stop buttons, and the determined stop button is the stop order. When it is determined that the stop order is wrong, control for notifying that the push order is wrong is performed by the rendering means.

  With this configuration, when the internal winning combination is an order for stopping the stop button and has a stop order that is advantageous to the player, the player corresponds to a reel different from the stop order. When the hand is held over the stop button, that is, when it is determined that the player is going to operate the stop button in the wrong stop order with respect to the advantageous stop order, it is notified that the pressing order is wrong. In the gaming machine that is advantageous by stopping the reels in the stopping order, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can avoid the disadvantage of the player due to an erroneous operation.

  Also, as a reel stop operation method for stopping a desired symbol on the effective line, the stop operation is started when the desired symbol is seen on the effective line, and then at the timing when the symbol comes on the effective line. There is a method of ending the stop operation (pressing the stop button). Such a stop operation method can be easily performed by a player who has abundant gaming experience because he knows the timing of one revolution of the reel. However, a player who has little game experience does not know the timing at which this reel rotates once, and even if it is a symbol of an internal winning combination, this symbol cannot be stopped on the active line.

  Therefore, the sub CPU 71 may shoot the movement of the hand that causes the player to stop the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in the process of step S2004.

  In this case, in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, for example, when the player performs a stop operation on the stop button 7L, motion determination reference data (for example, an image at the end of the stop operation and a hand at the end of the stop operation) (Data indicating the difference between light and dark).

  The sub CPU 71 compares the image data of the hand of the player who has stopped the stop button 7L transmitted from the camera control LSI with the operation determination reference data stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, and determines the camera. Among the image data transmitted from the control LSI, each of the image frames constituting the image data at the start of the stop operation and at the end of the stop operation is specified, and the image frame at the start of the stop operation and the image frame at the end of the stop operation are determined. Calculate the time difference.

  Then, the sub CPU 71 performs control for displaying, for example, on the liquid crystal display device 5 a display relating to the time from the start of the stop operation to the end of the stop operation when the player stops the stop button 7L. The display related to this time may display, for example, the time itself from the start of the stop operation to the end of the stop operation, or the difference between the time from the start of the stop operation to the end of the stop operation and the time for which the reel makes one rotation Or the length of the bar.

  Thereby, the player confirms the display regarding the time displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and for example, if the time from the start of the stop operation to the end of the stop operation is short with respect to the time for which the reel rotates once, the next stop If the operation is made later than this time, or if the time from the start of the stop operation to the end of the stop operation is longer, the next time the stop operation is made earlier than this time, it becomes easy to learn the timing at which the reel makes one rotation.

  Note that the calibration menu described for the first input device may also be added for determination based on the image data of the player's hand held near the stop button.

[Development processing]
Next, the development effect process will be described. The development effect process is a process executed by the sub CPU 71. When the effect is changed based on the action of the player detected by the CCD camera 121c, one effect determined in advance for a certain action is repeated. Compared to the above, it is a process aimed at improving game playability.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, systems that produce effects according to the movement of a player imaged by a camera are known. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-268701, when the display unit displays an effect in which the player's own image moves in accordance with the movement of the player's eyeball imaged by the camera, and the player's eyeball is positioned to the right An operation system has been proposed in which the subject image is moved to the right and the subject image is moved to the left when the eyeball is located on the left. According to this operation system, a game can be played by moving an image according to the movement of the eyeball. Therefore, a game that can be played without using a hand can be provided.

  However, in the above operation system, when a player's eyeball is positioned on the right, the player's image is moved to the right, and so on, for a certain player's action, only one predetermined effect is repeated. , Game play is reduced. Therefore, according to this embodiment, by changing the effect based on the player's motion detected by the camera, the game performance is improved as compared with the case where one effect predetermined for a certain motion is repeated. Provide improved gaming machines.

  The development effect process will be described with reference to FIG. First, for example, when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the sub CPU 71 sets a reading mode (step S2051). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 activates the camera module 791 by the camera control LSI of the camera relay board 790 and sets the reading mode.

  The sub CPU 71 starts photographing the front side of the gaming machine 1 with the CCD camera 121c (step S2052). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 causes the camera control LSI to photograph the front side of the gaming machine 1 with the CCD camera 121c, and acquires image data that is video information on the front side of the gaming machine 1 with the camera module 791. This image data is set in the transmission buffer. Then, the camera control LSI transmits image data on the front side of the gaming machine 1 to the sub-control circuit 1200.

  Here, in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, operation determination reference data (for example, data indicating a light / dark difference of an image) when a player is seated on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 is stored. In addition, in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, a plurality of types of operation determination reference data when a player performs a predetermined operation on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 are stored. In step S2054 described later, the plurality of types of operation determination reference data are stored. Any of the operation determination reference data is set as the operation determination reference data for the specific operation.

  The sub CPU 71 compares the image data on the front side of the gaming machine 1 transmitted from the camera control LSI with the operation determination reference data stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, and puts it on the front side of the gaming machine 1. Determine if the player is seated. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 compares the image data on the front side of the gaming machine 1 with the operation determination reference data, and determines whether or not the light / dark difference in the image is approximate.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the player is not seated on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 in step S2053, the sub CPU 71 repeats this step. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines in step S2053 that the player is seated on the front of the gaming machine 1, the sub CPU 71 selects one operation from among a plurality of types of operations by the player, for example, by lottery, The selected one operation is set as a specific operation (step S2054). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 stores operation determination reference data for a specific operation in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. A specific example of the operation determination reference data for the specific operation will be described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs control to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 a development effect start display that prompts the player to perform a specific operation (step S2055). A specific example of the development effect start display will be described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 compares the image data of the player transmitted from the camera control LSI with the operation determination reference data of the specific operation set in step S2054 and stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. Then, it is determined whether or not the player has performed a specific action. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 compares the image data of the player with the action determination reference data for the specific action, and determines whether the contrast in the image is approximate.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in step S2056 that the player has performed a specific action, the sub CPU 71 controls the first effect (step S2057). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the player has not performed a specific action, A second effect different from the first effect is controlled (step S2058). A specific example of the first effect and the second effect will be described later.

  Next, a first example which is a specific example of the development effect will be described. In the first embodiment, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the player is looking only at the symbol display area 4 and has not seen the effect displayed above the symbol display area 4 in the liquid crystal display device 5, The effect which switches to the mode with a low frequency with which a special effect is performed is performed.

  In the case of the first embodiment, data representing the shape of the upward contour and the downward contour are stored in the predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1 as the standard facial contour.

  In step S2054, the sub CPU 71 stores data representing an upward contour in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1 as the operation determination reference data of the specific operation. Here, when the contour of the image data transmitted from the camera control LSI is a downward contour, it can be assumed that the player is looking at the symbol display area 4. On the other hand, when the contour of the image data transmitted from the camera control LSI is an upward contour, it can be assumed that the player is watching the effect displayed on the symbol display area 4 in the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, in the process of step S2055, the sub CPU 71 performs a control to display, for example, a display that the character is “turning over” on the liquid crystal display device 5 as the development effect start display.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines the player image data transmitted from the camera control LSI in the process of step S2056 and the action determination reference data of the specific action set in step S2054 and stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. (Data representing an upward contour) are compared with each other to determine whether or not the player has performed a specific action (an action of viewing an effect displayed above the symbol display area 4).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in step S2056 that the player has performed a specific action, the sub CPU 71 controls, for example, an effect of switching to a mode in which a special effect is frequently performed as the first effect (step S2057). ), When it is determined that the player is not performing a specific action, for example, an effect of switching to a mode with a low frequency in which a special effect is performed is controlled as the second effect (step S2058). According to such a 1st Example, with respect to the player who sees only the symbol display area 4, production frequency can be reduced and concentration can be prevented.

  Next, a second example which is a specific example of the development effect will be described. In the second embodiment, the sub CPU 71 displays, for example, a character on the liquid crystal display device 5, and displays an operation instruction “Kitchikite”, and the player stops at the gaming machine 1 according to the operation instruction. In addition, a mini game that develops the contents of the production is executed.

  In the case of the second embodiment, data representing contour shapes of different sizes are stored in the predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1 as standard facial contours.

  In step S2054, the sub CPU 71 stores data representing a contour larger than a preset standard in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, as operation determination reference data for the specific operation. Here, when the size of the contour of the image data transmitted from the camera control LSI is below a preset standard, it can be assumed that the player ignores the operation instruction and is not moving. On the other hand, if the size of the contour of the image data transmitted from the camera control LSI is larger than the standard, it can be estimated that the game machine 1 is approached according to the operation instruction.

  Next, in step S2055, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 to display, for example, a display that the character is “click here” as the development effect start display.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines the player image data transmitted from the camera control LSI in the process of step S2056 and the action determination reference data of the specific action set in step S2054 and stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. (Data representing an outline larger than a preset standard) is compared with each other to determine whether or not the player has performed a specific action (an action approaching the gaming machine 1).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in step S2056 that the player has performed a specific action, the sub CPU 71 changes the content of the effect to the first mode as the first effect (for example, displays a character and displays “close” Display ”or a voice utterance) control is performed (step S2057), and if it is determined that the player is not performing a specific action, the content of the effect is designated as the second effect. Control is performed to change to the second mode (for example, a mode in which the character is displayed and “Do not ignore” or voice is uttered) is performed (step S2058). According to such a 2nd Example, production can be developed based on a player's position photoed with a camera.

  Next, a third example which is a specific example of the development effect will be described. In the third embodiment, the sub CPU 71 selects one operation instruction from among a plurality of types of operation instructions by lottery, and develops a presentation when the player does not operate according to the selected operation instruction. Run the game.

  In the case of the third embodiment, data representing the shape of the right-facing contour, the left-facing contour, the upward-facing contour, and the downward-facing contour is stored as a standard facial contour in the predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. Yes.

  In step S2054, the sub CPU 71 sets, as DRAM 73, any one of the data representing the shapes of the right-facing contour, the left-facing contour, the upward contour, and the downward contour determined by lottery as operation determination reference data for the specific operation. -1 is stored in a predetermined area.

  Next, in the process of step S2055, the sub CPU 71 displays a character selected from, for example, a character pointing to the right, a character pointing to the left, a character pointing to the top, or a character pointing to the bottom as the development effect start display. Control is performed to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 a display of “Look forward”.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines the player image data transmitted from the camera control LSI in the process of step S2056 and the action determination reference data of the specific action set in step S2054 and stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. (Data representing the contour of the direction determined by lottery) are compared with each other to determine whether or not the player has performed a specific action (an action facing the direction determined by lottery).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in step S2056 that the player has performed a specific action, the sub CPU 71 changes the content of the effect to the first mode as the first effect (for example, the mini game is terminated and the normal game is ended) The mode of returning to the production) is controlled (step S2057), and if it is determined that the player is not performing the specific action, the content of the production is changed to the second mode as the second production (for example, this mini A mode in which the game is repeated) is controlled (step S2058). The sub CPU 71 may operate an assist time (so-called AT) for notifying a specific internal winning combination related to the payout of medals as the second effect.

  Further, in the third embodiment, an example in which “there is facing away” is described as a motif, but the motif may be “Janken”. In this case, in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, as a standard hand shape, a shape in which only two fingers indicating “Cho” are opened, a shape in which a “go” is gripped, and “par” are indicated. Data representing the shape with all fingers open is stored. The sub CPU 71 stores, in the predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, data representing the shape of the hand indicating “choki”, “goo”, or “par” determined by lottery as operation determination reference data for a specific operation. To do. Then, the sub CPU 71 compares the image data of the player's hand with the operation determination reference data of the specific operation, and whether or not the player has performed a specific operation (an operation for putting out a hand having a shape determined by lottery). Determine whether. According to the third embodiment, the game performance is improved by changing the effect based on the action of the player photographed by the camera, as compared to the case where the effect is repeated as determined in advance.

  In the first to third embodiments, the player's action is determined based on the player's face orientation, but this is not limiting, and the player's action is determined based on the player's line of sight. May be. In this case, the first input device and calibration using the pupil and eyelid movements described above may be used, or a known gaze detection method may be used. As a known gaze detection method, for example, as described in Japanese Patent No. 4399607, the positions of feature points such as the corners of the eyes and the eyes are obtained from each frame of the video photographed by the camera, and based on the feature points. There is a method in which an eye region is cut out, an iris is detected therefrom, and the direction of the line of sight in the horizontal direction is calculated from the position.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 that executes the development effect processing, the sub-control unit that controls the effect according to the progress of the game, the player is photographed, and the video information of the photographed player is output to the sub-control unit. The sub-control unit stores a plurality of types of motion determination reference data for determining a player's motion, and a specific motion determination criterion from among the plurality of types of motion determination reference data. The data is set, and the video information of the player's motion photographed by the photographing means is compared with the specific motion determination reference data to determine whether the light / dark difference in the image is approximate, and the result of this determination It is characterized by changing the production according to the situation.

  By configuring in this way, by changing the effect based on the player's motion detected by the camera, the game performance is improved as compared with the case where one effect predetermined for a certain motion is repeated. A gaming machine can be provided.

[Configuration of pachinko machines]
The present invention is not limited to a pachislot machine but can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine will be described.

  First, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1010 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 1010 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1010 in the embodiment. FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a state in which the glass door 1011 of the pachinko gaming machine 1010 according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened. FIG. 20 is a front view of the game board 1014 of the pachinko gaming machine 1010 according to this embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the pachinko gaming machine 1010 includes a glass door 1011 that is a door, a wooden frame 1012 that is a gaming machine frame, a base door 1013, a gaming board 1014, a dish unit 1020, and a liquid crystal that displays an image. The display unit 1032 includes a launching device 1130 for launching a game ball, a payout unit 1500, a substrate unit 1600, and the like.

  The glass door 1011 described above is attached to the base door 1013 so that it can be opened and closed by a rotating shaft. An opening 1011a is formed in the center of the glass door 1011. A protective glass 1019 having transparency is disposed in the opening 1011a. The protective glass 1019 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 1014 in a state where the glass door 1011 is closed. Further, the glass door 1011 is locked by the locking portion 1011b in a state of being closed to the wooden frame 1012. The glass door 1011 can be opened from the wooden frame 1012 as shown in FIG. 19 by unlocking the locking part 1011b. Then, by opening the glass door 1011, the game board 1014 can be contacted.

  The dish unit 1020 is attached to the outside of the wooden frame 1012 independently of the glass door 1011, and is a unit body in which the upper dish 1021 and the lower dish 1022 are integrated, and is disposed below the glass door 1011 in the base door 1013. Has been. The upper plate 1021 is disposed in front of the game board 1014 so as to protrude away from the game board 1014. Further, the lower plate 1022 is disposed below the upper plate 1021. The upper plate 1021 and the lower plate 1022 are provided with payout ports 1021a and 1022a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). The balls are discharged, and in particular, the upper plate 1021 stores game balls for launching into a game area 1015 described later.

  The launcher 1130 is disposed at the lower right portion of the base door 1013. The launching device 1130 includes a launching handle 1026 that can be operated by a player, and a panel body 1027 that fits in the lower right portion of the dish unit 1020. The firing handle 1026 is provided on the front side of the panel body 1027. A drive device for launching a game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 1027.

  The base door 1013 is provided with a dish unit 1020 and a launcher 1130, and the panel body 1027 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 1020. And the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 1026 by the player.

  The game board 1014 described above is disposed in front of the base door 1013 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 1019. Behind the game board 1014, a spacer 1031 and a liquid crystal display device 1032 are disposed. A payout unit 1500 and a substrate unit 1600 are disposed behind the base door 1013. A speaker 1046 is disposed below the lower plate 1022.

  The game board 1014 is entirely made of a plate-like resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 1014 has a game area 1015 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll down.

  The game area 1015 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 1030 (specifically, an outer rail 1030a shown in FIG. 20 described later), in which a game ball can roll. Further, a plurality of game nails 1018 are driven into the game area 1015 of the game board 1014. As described above, the game board 1014 is an example of a game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll.

  The liquid crystal display device 1032 is disposed behind the game board 1014 (on the back side). In other words, the liquid crystal display device 1032 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 1014. The liquid crystal display device 1032 has a display area 1032a that enables display of an image relating to a game. This display area 1032a is arranged so as to overlap all or part of the game board 1014 from the back side.

  In other words, the display area 1032a is arranged behind the game board 1014 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 1015 in the game board 1014. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 1032 is disposed behind the game board 1014 so that the display area 1032a overlaps all or part of the game area 1015 and all or part of the game area outer area 1016. . In the display area 1032 a of the liquid crystal display device 1032, various images such as an identification symbol for presentation, a presentation image, and a decoration image for decoration are displayed.

  The spacer 1031 is arranged behind the game board 1014 (back side), and a game ball that rolls the game board 1014 between the back of the game board 1014 and the front (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 1032. This constitutes a space to be a flow path. In addition, an LED unit 1053 (see FIG. 20) is provided below the spacer 1031. The spacer 1031 is formed of a material having permeability. Note that although the spacer 1031 is formed using a material having permeability in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 1031 may be formed using a material having transparency. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  The firing handle 1026 is rotatable, and a firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 1026. Further, a touch sensor 1125 (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 1026. Inside the firing handle 1026 is provided a firing volume that changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 1026 and changes the power supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown).

  When the player touches a touch sensor (not shown), it is detected that the firing handle 1026 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 1026 is gripped by the player and rotated clockwise, the resistance value of the firing volume (not shown) changes according to the rotation angle, and corresponds to the resistance value at this time. Electric power is supplied to a firing solenoid (not shown). As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 1021 are sequentially launched into the game area 1015 of the game board 1014, and the game is advanced. When a firing stop button (not shown) is pressed, the game ball is stopped firing even when the firing handle 1026 is held and rotated.

  As shown in FIG. 20, members forming the general winning ports 1056a, 1056b, and 1056c are arranged on the lower left side of the game board 1014, and a portion of the member facing the LED unit 1053 is transparent. . For this reason, as shown in FIG. 20, the LED unit 1053 can be visually recognized from the lower left of the game board 1014. The LED unit 1053 includes a first special symbol display device 1035a, a second special symbol display device 1035b, a normal symbol display device 1033, first special symbol hold display LEDs 1034a and 1034b, and a second special symbol as shown in FIG. Symbol hold display LEDs 1034c and 1034d, first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 1050a and 1050b, and the like are provided.

  The special symbol display device is composed of 16 LEDs. These 16 LEDs are divided into two groups of 8 LEDs, and details will be described later, but one group performs variable display in response to a start winning at the first start port 1025. Yes, the other group performs variable display in response to a start winning at the second start port 1044. For convenience of the following description, one LED group is referred to as a first special symbol display device 1035a (see FIG. 21), and the other LED group is referred to as a second special symbol display device 1035b (see FIG. 21).

  The LEDs of the first and second special symbol display devices 1035a and 1035b perform variable display that repeatedly turns on and off in units of groups when a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied. Then, the display pattern formed by turning on / off the eight LEDs is stopped and displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as an identification symbol). When the special symbol displayed in a stopped state is in a specific stop display mode, the gaming state shifts from a normal gaming state to a winning gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. In this winning game state, as will be described later, the shutter 1040 (see FIG. 20) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the special winning opening 1039 (see FIG. 20).

  In other words, a game in which the big winning opening 1039 is opened is a winning game, and according to the embodiment, there are two types of winning games, a big hit game and a small hit game. In addition, it is a big hit that the special symbol becomes a stop display mode in which it shifts to the big hit gaming state, and a special symbol becomes a stop display mode in which the special symbol goes to the small hit gaming state.

  The difference between the big hit and the small hit will be described later. In the case of the big hit, there is a high possibility that a lot of balls will be obtained. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  The normal symbol display device 1033 includes two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished so that they are variably displayed as normal symbols. A game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the open / closed state of the normal electric accessory 1048 (see FIG. 20) differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  The normal symbol hold display LEDs 1050a and 1050b display the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbols that are held by turning on, turning off, or blinking (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). Specifically, when the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held for one time, the normal symbol hold display LED 1050a is turned on and the normal symbol hold display LED 1050b is turned off.

  When the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held twice, the normal symbol hold display LED 1050a is turned on and the normal symbol hold display LED 1050b is turned on. When the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation display is held three times, the normal symbol hold display LED 1050a blinks and the normal symbol hold display LED 1050b lights. When the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held four times, the normal symbol hold display LED 1050a blinks and the normal symbol hold display LED 1050b blinks.

The first special symbol hold display LEDs 1034a and 1034b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 1034c and 1034d are executed by the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by lighting, extinguishing or blinking (so-called “hold number”, “special symbols”). Display the number of pending items "). The display mode of the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol by the first special symbol hold display LEDs 1034a and 1034b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 1034c and 1034d is the same as the display mode of the reserved number of normal symbols by the normal symbol hold display LEDs 1050a and 1050b. is there.

  According to this embodiment, since the number of rounds is constant, there is no LED for displaying the number of rounds. For this reason, on the display of the hit notification LED controlled by the main control circuit 1060, there is no discrimination on notification of big hit and small hit. In addition, as described later, the opening / closing pattern of the shutter 1040 when the hit occurs is selected from the same one for the large hit and the small hit, and the effect on the liquid crystal display device 1032 or the like controlled by the sub control circuit 1200 is also provided. Are the same. For this reason, the player cannot visually distinguish between big hits and small hits.

  Further, in the display area 1032a (see FIG. 18) of the liquid crystal display device 1032 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 1014, it is displayed on the first special symbol display device 1035a and the second special symbol display device 1035b. An effect image related to the special symbol is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 1035a and the second special symbol display device 1035b, the display area 1032a of the liquid crystal display device 1032 is composed of numbers except in specific cases. Identification symbols (which are also identification information for effects), for example, numbers such as “1-8” are variably displayed. In addition, the special symbols that have been variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 1035a (see FIG. 21) and the second special symbol display device 1035b (see FIG. 21) are stopped and displayed, and the display area 1032a of the liquid crystal display device 1032 is displayed. However, the identification symbol for production is stopped and displayed.

  In the first special symbol display device 1035a and the second special symbol display device 1035b, when the special symbol that has been changed or stopped is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a win is displayed. The image is displayed in the display area 1032a of the liquid crystal display device 1032.

  Specifically, in either one of the first special symbol display device 1035a and the second special symbol display device 1035b, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to, for example, a jackpot that can be obtained by many outgoing balls. In such a case, the combination of effect identification symbols displayed in the display area 1032a of the liquid crystal display device 1032 is stopped in a state where all the same symbols are arranged in a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbol rows). In addition, the effect image for the big hit is displayed in the display area 1032a of the liquid crystal display device 1032.

  In the case of hits where it is difficult to obtain a ball (small hits, 15 hits, big hits, 16 hits, big hits), a display image of the liquid crystal display device 1032 is displayed on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 1032. It is not necessary to display in 1032a.

  As shown in FIG. 20, on the game board 1014 of the pachinko gaming machine 1010, there are two guide rails 1030 (1030a and 1030b), a stage 1055, a first start port 1025, a second start port 1044, a passage gate 1054, a shutter. Game members such as 1040, a special winning opening 1039, a general winning opening 1056a, 1056b, 1056c, 1056d, and an ordinary electric accessory 1048 are provided.

  A substantially inverted L-shaped stage 1055 is provided on the upper part of the game board 1014. A guide rail 1030 is provided so as to surround the game area 1015.

  The guide rail 1030 includes an outer rail 1030a that partitions (defines) the game area 1015, and an inner rail 1030b that is disposed inside the outer rail 1030a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 1030 provided on the game board 1014 and moves to the upper part of the game board 1014. The plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 1014 described above are provided. Due to the collision with the stage 1055 and the like, the game flows down toward the lower side of the game board 1014 while changing its traveling direction. Specifically, a route (so-called left-handed) that flows down the left side of the stage 1055 and a firing handle 1026 are rotated to the right to the maximum, and a game ball is driven to the right side of the stage 1055 and flows down the right side of the stage 1055. There is a route (so-called right-handed).

  A first start port 1025 is provided below the stage 1055 and below the center of the game board 1014. A passage gate 1054 is provided at the upper right side of the stage 1055, and a second start port 1044 is provided below the passage gate 1054. The second starting port 1044 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory 1048. The ordinary electric accessory 1048 includes a tongue-like member 1048a that projects and retracts in the front-rear direction with respect to the plate surface of the game board 1014. When the tongue-like member 1048a protrudes, the game ball riding on the tongue-like member 1048a wins the second start port 1044, and when the tongue-like member 1048a is retracted, the game ball wins the second start port 1044. It is impossible.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the predetermined symbol on the normal symbol display device 1033, the tongue-like member 1048a of the normal electric accessory 1048 is in the protruding state from the retracted state for a predetermined time, and is displayed at the second start port 1044. Game balls are easy to enter. Note that the ordinary electric accessory 1048 is not limited to the one that protrudes and retracts the tongue-like member 1048a, but may be one that opens and closes a pair of blade members (so-called electric tulips), for example.

  In addition, when a game ball is driven into the right side of the stage 1055, a game nail 1018 is driven into a path along which the game ball rolls from the right side of the stage 1055 to the first starting port 1025. The game ball cannot enter the first starting port 1025 from the right side of the stage 1055.

  When the game ball passes through the passing gate 1054 during the normal symbol variation display, the display mode by the normal symbol hold display LEDs 1050a and 1050b is switched, and the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to 1054 is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 1033, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that the normal symbol lottery is won is displayed in the display area 1032a of the liquid crystal display device 1032. You may be made to do.

  In addition, a shutter 1040 that opens and closes the special winning opening 1039 is disposed immediately below the first start opening 1025. An out port 1057 is formed at the lowermost part of the game area 1015 immediately below the shutter 1040. In the lower left portion of the game area 1015, general winning ports 1056a, 1056b, and 1056c are provided. Further, a general winning opening 1056d is provided at the lower right side of the game area 1015.

  In addition, a winning area is provided in the first starting port 1025 described above. This winning area is provided with a first start winning opening switch 1116 (see FIG. 21). A winning area is provided in the second starting opening 1044, and a second starting winning opening switch 1117 (see FIG. 21) is provided in the winning area. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the first start winning a prize opening switch 1116, the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 1035a is started.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first start opening 1025 during the variation display of the special symbol, the game ball enters the first start aperture 1025 until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. In the following description, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 1035a based on the game ball entering the first start port 1025 is referred to as a first special symbol.

  Further, when a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the second start winning a prize opening switch 1117, the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 1035b is started. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start opening 1044 during the variation display of the special symbol, the game ball enters the second start opening 1044 until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started.

  In the following description, the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 1035b based on the game ball entering the second start port 1044 is referred to as a second special symbol.

  Here, the first special symbol display device 1035a and the second special symbol display device 1035b do not fluctuate at the same time. Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed with priority given to the start winning at the second start port 1044. Thus, the first start port 1025 and the second start port 1044 are provided in the game area of the game board 1014 and are examples of start areas through which game balls can pass.

  Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and in this embodiment, the variation of the special symbol due to entering the first start port 1025 and the second start port 1044. The maximum number of display holds is 4 each. Specifically, when the special symbol game of the first special symbol is held four times, the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol is stored in the main RAM 1070 (see FIG. 21). The information of the four special symbol games that are stored in the one special symbol start memory area (0) as the start memory and are held are the first special symbol start memory area (1) to the first special symbol start memory area (4 ) Is stored as the start memory.

  Similarly, for the special symbol game of the second special symbol, when the special symbol game of the second special symbol is held four times, the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol is the main information. The information of the four special symbol games stored and stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the RAM 70 (see FIG. 21) is held in the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (0). 2 is stored as a start memory in the special symbol start storage area (4). Therefore, a maximum of 8 holds is possible.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  When the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display device 1035a and the second special symbol display device 1035b and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the shutter 1040 can easily accept the gaming ball. It is driven to be in an open state. As a result, the special winning opening 1039 is in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 1039 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 1040 has an area (not shown) having a count switch 1104 (see FIG. 21), and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 7) or the shutter 1040 is driven to open until a predetermined time (for example, about 0.1 second or about 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls at the grand prize opening 1039 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 1040 is driven so as to be in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 1039 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state).

  Note that a game in which the special winning opening 1039 easily accepts a game ball for a certain period of time is referred to as a round game. Therefore, the shutter 1040 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round, “2” round, and the like. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round. In this embodiment, there are cases where the shutter 1040 is opened and closed a plurality of times in one round, and the time during which the shutter 1040 is in the open state is set to a certain time.

  Subsequently, the shutter 1040 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is driven again to the open state. That is, when the round game is finished, it is possible to continue to the next round game. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game or a big hit game. In this embodiment, all the big hits are 15 rounds.

  In the embodiment, when the special symbol is in a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display device 1035a and the second special symbol display device 1035b and the gaming state is shifted to the small hit gaming state. The shutter 1040 is driven so that the special winning opening 1039 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball 15 times or 16 times. The small hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 1039 is opened 15 times or 16 times, and there is no concept of a round game like the big win. As described above, the special winning opening 1039 and the shutter 1040 are provided on the game board 1014 and are examples of variable members that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball. It is.

  In addition, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 1025, the second starting port 1044, the general winning ports 1056a to 1056d, and the big winning port 1039, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning port. Of the game balls are paid out to the upper plate 1021 or the lower plate 1022.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery becomes a high probability state, and the support by the normal electric accessory 1048 makes a transition to the short time state in which the holding ball of the special symbol game becomes easy to accumulate. There is. Here, in the short-time state, passing the game ball to the passing gate 1054 is a condition for executing the normal symbol lottery, so that the game proceeds while making a right strike.

  Further, when a big hit occurs in the right-handed state, it is possible to win the big winning opening 1039 by continuing the right-handed as it is. Further, when the support by the ordinary electric accessory 1048 cannot be received, the game is advanced while making a left strike.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, an effect button 1080 is provided on the front surface of the upper plate 1021, and the effect buttons are pressed down during a mini game such as an open game, a card turning, and a super game. Thus, it is possible to change the effect display contents in the liquid crystal display device 1032.

  In addition, a CCD camera 121c that photographs a game ball rolling on the game board 1014 from the outside of the game board 1014 is provided at the front end of the upper plate 1021. The CCD camera 121c is provided in front of the game board 1014 at a front end portion of the upper plate 1021 protruding in a direction away from the game board 1014, independently of the glass door 1011. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19, the glass door 1011 can be opened without contacting the CCD camera 121c, and the CCD camera 121c can shoot the game board 1014 even after the glass door 1011 is opened. it can. Note that in the pachinko gaming machine 1010, the CCD camera 121c is not in contact with the glass door 1011 when it is opened and closed, and can be provided at any position as long as the game board 1014 can be photographed even after the glass door 1011 is opened. it can.

  In addition, in the said embodiment, although the liquid crystal display device was described as an example of an effect means, this invention is not limited to this. The production means may be production means such as the display unit 100 described in the above gaming machine 1, a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory.

[Electric configuration of pachinko machines]
FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1010 according to this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the pachinko gaming machine 1010 mainly includes a main control circuit 1060 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 1200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 1060 includes a main CPU 1066, a main ROM 1068 (read only memory), and a main RAM 1070 (read / write memory).

  The main CPU 1066 is connected to a main ROM 1068, a main RAM 1070, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 1068.

  The main ROM 1068 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1010 by the main CPU 1066, a program for causing the main CPU 1066 to execute main processing, and various tables.

  The main RAM 1070 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 1066. In this embodiment, the main RAM 1070 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 1066. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 1060 includes an initial reset circuit 1064 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, an I / O port 1071, and a command output port 1072. The initial reset circuit 1064 is connected to the main CPU 1066. The I / O port 1071 is used to transmit input signals from various devices to the main CPU 1066 and output signals from the main CPU 1066 to various devices.

  The command output port 1072 transmits a command from the main CPU 1066 to the sub control circuit 1200. The main control circuit 1060 includes a backup capacitor 1074. The backup capacitor 1074 is used to hold various data stored in the main RAM 1070 by, for example, quickly supplying power to the main RAM 1070 at the time of power interruption.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 1060.

  For example, as various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 1060, the main control circuit 1060 includes a first special symbol display device 1035a and a second special symbol display device 1035b that perform variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. The first special symbol hold display LEDs 1034a and 1034b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 1034c and 1034d for displaying the number of the special symbol variable display hold in the special symbol game, and the normal symbol as the identification symbol in the normal symbol game are variably displayed. Normal symbol display device 1033, normal symbol hold display LEDs 1050a and 1050b for displaying the number of hold of the variable symbol display in the normal symbol game, and the start-port solenoid that makes the tongue-like member 1048a of the normal electric accessory 1048 project or retract. 1118, shutter 1040 Is dynamic, special winning hole solenoid 1120 such that an open state or closed state winning opening 1039 is connected.

  Further, the main control circuit 1060 has an external terminal used to transmit data to a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall attendant and a function of displaying the number of hits, and a hall computer managing pachinko gaming machines throughout the hall. A plate 1310 is connected.

  The main control circuit 1060 also includes, for example, a count switch 1104 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1060 when a game ball passes through an area of the big prize opening 1039, and each general winning opening 1056. When a game ball passes through the general prize opening switches 1106, 1108, 1110, 1112 and the pass gate 1054, which supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game passes, the predetermined detection signal is sent to the main control circuit 60. When the game ball wins the passing gate switch 1114 and the first start port 1025 supplied to 1060, the first start winning port switch 1116 and the second start port 1044 that supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1060 are played. Second start winning port switch 1117 for supplying a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1060 when the ball has won, Such as backup clear switch 1124 to clear depending on the administrator of the operation of the game arcade is connected to a backup data in such.

  The main control circuit 1060 is connected to a payout / firing control circuit 1126. Connected to the payout / launch control circuit 1126 are a payout device 1128 for paying out game balls, a launch device 1130 for launching game balls, and a card unit 1300. The card unit 1300 can be transmitted / received to / from a ball lending operation panel 1155 that outputs a signal requesting the card unit 1300 to lend a game ball to the card unit 1300 by an operation of the player.

  The payout / launch control circuit 1126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 1060 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 1300, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 1128. The payout device 1128 is caused to pay out the game ball. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 1126 supplies electric power to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle when the launching handle 1026 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Control to fire the ball.

  Further, the sub control circuit 1200 is connected to the command output port 1072. The sub-control circuit 1200 controls display on the liquid crystal display device 1032, control related to sound generated from the speaker 1046, control of lamps including decoration lamps, etc., effect buttons according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 1060 Production control based on the signal transmitted from the SW 1134 is performed.

  The sub control circuit 1200 is connected to a door key switch 1140 that outputs an unlocking signal to the sub control circuit 1200 when the locking portion 1011b (see FIG. 19) is unlocked. The sub control circuit 1200 has the same configuration as that of the sub control circuit 70 described in the above gaming machine 1 (pachislot gaming machine), and can execute various processes. Further, the sub-control circuit 1200 is connected to a sub-device similar to the sub-control circuit 70 of the gaming machine 1 (pachislot gaming machine). For example, a camera relay board 790 to which a camera module 791 having a CCD camera 121c shown in FIG. 12 is connected is connected to the sub control circuit 1200. In the following description, the same components as those described in the gaming machine 1 (pachislot gaming machine) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In this embodiment, a command is supplied from the main control circuit 1060 to the sub control circuit 1200 and a signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 1200 to the main control circuit 1060. However, the configuration may be such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 1200 to the main control circuit 1060.

[Door door monitoring process]
Next, the door opening monitoring process will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a door release time monitoring process executed by the sub-control circuit 1200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The door opening monitoring process is a process executed by the sub-control circuit 1200 as an effect control means. When the glass door 1011 is locked, an image is shot in the same shooting range as when the glass door 1011 is not locked. This is a process for recording the photographing result.

  For example, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1010 is turned on, the sub control circuit 1200 sets the reading mode (step S2101). Specifically, the sub control circuit 1200 activates the camera module 791 by the camera control LSI of the camera relay board 790 and sets the reading mode.

  The sub control circuit 1200 starts photographing the game board 1014 with the CCD camera 121c (step S2102). Specifically, the camera control LSI causes the CCD camera 121c to photograph the game board 1014, acquires image data that is video information of a game ball rolling on the game board 1014 by the camera module 791, and uses the image data as the image data. Set to send buffer. Then, the camera control LSI transmits image data of the game ball rolling on the game board 1014 to the sub control circuit 1200.

  The sub control circuit 1200 controls the effect based on the photographing result of the CCD camera 121c (step S2103). An example of an effect based on such a shooting result will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of an effect based on the photographing result displayed in the display area 1032a according to another embodiment of the present invention. As an example of the effect based on the shooting result, the sub control circuit 1200 rolls and flows down on the game area 1015 of the game board 1014 of the game ball based on the shooting result of the CCD camera 121c (for example, a dotted line in FIG. 23). For each left-handed route 1015a or right-handed route 1015b), the number of game balls that have flowed down the route at regular intervals and the number of game balls that won the first start port 1025 or the second start port 1044 The display according to the winning rate calculated by the ratio with the number, specifically, the display of the numerical value of the winning rate is controlled. In addition to the numerical value of the winning rate, the display corresponding to the winning rate may be a display that suggests that any route has a high or low winning rate. The sub-control circuit 1200 may perform display control according to a winning rate, which is an example of an effect based on the photographing result, as part of the door opening monitoring process, or may be performed independently.

  Here, in the predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1 in the sub-control circuit 1200, a determination criterion for determining a left-handed route, a right-handed route, a winning to the first starting port 1025, and a winning to the second starting port 1044. Data (for example, data indicating a difference in brightness of an image) is stored.

  The sub-control circuit 1200 compares the image data of the game ball that rolls on the game board 1014 transmitted from the camera control LSI and the determination reference data stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, to the left. Determine whether the route is a right-handed route or a right-handed route.

  Specifically, the sub-control circuit 1200 sequentially compares the image data of the game ball rolling on the game board 1014 with the determination reference data of the left-handed route and the right-handed route, and the brightness and darkness in the image A route corresponding to the determination reference data with the closest difference is determined. When determining that the route is left-handed, the sub-control circuit 1200 adds 1 to the left-handed counter stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. On the other hand, when determining that the route is right-handed, the sub-control circuit 1200 adds 1 to the right-handed counter stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 1200 sequentially compares the image data of the game ball rolling on the game board 1014 and the determination reference data of the winning at the first starting port 1025 and the winning at the second starting port 1044. Then, the route corresponding to the determination reference data with the most similar light / dark difference in the image is determined. If the sub-control circuit 1200 determines that the first start port 1025 has been won, the sub-control circuit 1200 adds 1 to the first start port winning counter stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. On the other hand, if the sub-control circuit 1200 determines that the second start opening 1044 has been won, the sub-control circuit 1200 adds 1 to the second start opening winning counter stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1.

  Then, the sub-control circuit 1200 calculates the winning rate of the left-handed route by dividing the value of the first starting port winning counter by the left-handed counter at regular intervals, and sets the value of the second starting port winning counter to the right Divide by the strike counter to calculate the winning rate for the right-handed route. As shown in FIG. 23, the sub-control circuit 1200 performs control to display a display 1032b corresponding to the calculated winning rate for the left-handed route and the winning rate for the right-handed route in the display area 1032a.

  When the display unit 100 shown in FIG. 4 described with reference to the gaming machine 1 is provided as an effect means, the sub control circuit 1200 calculates the winning rate for the left-handed route and the winning rate for the right-handed route. The irradiation light 101a for displaying the corresponding display 1032b may be projected from the projector 101 onto the movable screen 1703 or the three-sided screen 1720.

  Returning to FIG. 22, the sub control circuit 1200 determines whether or not the unlocking signal output when the locking part 1011b (see FIG. 19) is unlocked from the door key switch 1140 is received (step S2104). . At this time, the sub-control circuit 1200 repeats this step when determining that the unlock signal has not been received.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2104 that the unlock signal has been received, the sub control circuit 1200 stores the image data obtained by photographing the game board 1014 in the error information history storage area of the DRAM 73-1 (step S2105). The image data obtained by shooting the unlocked game board 1014 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1032 when, for example, a game store manager performs a predetermined operation on a door key.

  Further, the sub control circuit 1200 interrupts the control of the effect based on the photographing result executed in step S2103 (step S2106), and ends the door opening time monitoring process.

  As described above, when the sub control circuit 1200 serving as the effect control unit detects that the door key switch 1140 serving as the unlocking detection unit is unlocked, the sub-control circuit 1200 performs an effect based on the photographing result of the CCD camera 121c serving as the photographing unit. On the other hand, the result of photographing by the photographing means is recorded while being interrupted.

  The sub-control circuit 1200 is used when the CCD camera 121c is shooting something different from the gaming board 1014 to be shot (the shooting of the CCD camera 121c, whether it is intentional or not) If you block the display of the effect according to the movement of the game ball, or to dismiss shooting obstacles (player's hand, etc.) without stopping the display control of the effect Prompt display.

[Launch mission effect processing]
Next, a launch mission effect process which is another example of the effect based on the photographing result executed by the sub control circuit 1200 as the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the launch mission effect process executed by the sub control circuit 1200 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  For example, the sub control circuit 1200 sets the reading mode when the mode is changed to a predetermined effect mode (step S2201). Specifically, under the control of the sub control circuit 1200, the camera module 791 is activated by the camera control LSI of the camera relay board 790 and is set to the reading mode.

  The sub control circuit 1200 starts photographing the game board 1014 with the CCD camera 121c (step S2202). Specifically, under the control of the sub-control circuit 1200, the camera control LSI causes the CCD camera 121c to photograph the game board 1014, and the camera module 791 acquires image data that is video information of the game board 1014. Set data in the send buffer. Then, the camera control LSI transmits image data of the game ball rolling on the game board 1014 to the sub control circuit 1200.

  Here, in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, position information on the game board 1014 indicated by position information indicated by position information (for example, information indicated by coordinates on the game board 1014) indicating the position on the game board 1014. Is stored as standard determination data (for example, data indicating a difference in brightness of an image). This position information is set at predetermined intervals on the game board 1014. By making this predetermined interval smaller, the amount of determination reference data increases, the accuracy of position detection by the CCD camera 121c is improved, and by making this predetermined interval larger, the amount of determination reference data decreases, and the sub-control The control burden on the circuit 1200 can be reduced. In addition, in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, the determination reference data of the game ball passing through the position indicated by the position information is stored in association with the position information for each predetermined interval.

  The sub-control circuit 1200 compares the image data of the game board 1014 transmitted from the camera control LSI with the judgment reference data stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1, and indicates the player on the game board 1014. It is determined whether or not the finger has been detected (step S2203). In detail, the sub-control circuit 1200 sequentially compares the image data of the game board 1014 and the standard reference data of the finger of the player indicating the position on the game board 1014 indicated by the position information at predetermined intervals. Then, it is determined whether there is determination reference data that approximates the difference in brightness in the image.

  If the sub-control circuit 1200 determines in step S2203 that the player's finger has been detected, that is, the determination criterion data for the player's finger whose brightness difference in the image approximates the image data of the game board 1014. If it is determined that there is, the position information associated with the determination reference data in the DRAM 73-1 is determined as the designated position (step S2204).

  On the other hand, if the sub-control circuit 1200 determines in step S2203 that the player's finger could not be detected, for example, by lottery, one or more pieces of position information are selected from the position information set at predetermined intervals. This position information is determined as a predetermined position (step S2205).

  Next, the sub-control circuit 1200 sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in the timer (step S2206), and the launch mission indicating the designated position determined in step S2204 or the predetermined position determined in step S2205 to the game board 1014. Control to display the start display is performed (step S2207).

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a launch mission start display displayed in the display area 1032a according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the display area 1032a, the sub-control circuit 1200 displays the portion indicated by the position information of the designated position or the predetermined position by the light emission display 1032c and the mission display 1032d (for example, in the example shown in FIG. "Let's pass within!" Character image) display control. Note that the light-emitting display 1032c is not limited to the display in the liquid crystal display device, and a lamp or the like may emit light.

  Returning to FIG. 24, the sub-control circuit 1200 receives the image data of the game board 1014 from which the rolling game ball transmitted from the camera control LSI flows, and the operation determination reference data stored in a predetermined area of the DRAM 73-1. Are sequentially compared to determine whether or not the game ball has passed the designated position determined in step S2204 or the predetermined position determined in step S2205 (step S2208). Specifically, the sub-control circuit 1200 sequentially outputs image data of the game board 1014 on which the rolling game ball flows down, and determination reference data of the game ball passing through the position indicated by the position information of the designated position or the predetermined position. A comparison is made to determine whether or not the light and dark differences in the images are approximate.

  If the sub-control circuit 1200 determines in step S2208 that the game ball has passed the designated position or the predetermined position, for example, the sub-control circuit 1200 controls a passing effect indicating that the mission has been successful (step S2209). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2208 that the game ball has not passed through the designated position or the predetermined position, the sub control circuit 1200 determines whether or not the predetermined time set in step S2206 has elapsed (step S2210). ).

  If the sub-control circuit 1200 determines in step S2210 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the sub-control circuit 1200 ends the launch mission effect process. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the sub-control circuit 1200 moves the process to step S2208.

  In this way, the sub-control circuit 1200 as the effect control means detects the designated position on the game board 1014 indicated by the player's finger and the game ball detected based on the photographing result of the CCD camera 121c as the photographing means. A predetermined effect is controlled according to the comparison result with the passing position. Further, the sub control circuit 1200 as the effect control means performs display control indicating a predetermined position on the game board 1014 by the liquid crystal display device 1032 as the effect means, and based on the photographing result of the CCD camera 121c as the photographing means. Then, the passing position of the game ball is compared with a predetermined position, and it is determined whether or not they match within a predetermined time, and the effect is controlled based on the determination result.

The sub-control circuit 1200 may control the launch mission effect, which is an example of the effect based on the photographing result, as described below, or as part of the door opening monitoring process described above. May be.
(Background technology)

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine acquires a big hit lottery random value when a game ball enters the starting port, displays the identification symbol on a display means in a variable manner, and the acquired big hit lottery random value is determined as a predetermined big hit If it is a value, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode indicating that it is a big hit, and a transition is made to a special game state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, a so-called transmission sensor is provided at a side edge of a plate-like body provided behind the gaming board in order to detect whether or not the gaming ball has passed a predetermined area on the transparent gaming board surface. This transmissive sensor (or transmissive sensor) is a pair of a light emitting element and a light receiving element. The light receiving element detects the presence or absence, intensity, etc. of light emitted from the light emitting element. The game board general prize is the point (detection point) where multiple rays of light emitted from multiple light-emitting elements intersect with each other in multiple pairs of elements, provided on the side edge of the plate-like body provided behind the game board. A game ball which is arranged so as to be in a position corresponding to the mouth or the start opening, and moves to the hollow portion between the game board and the plate-like body through the general winning opening or start opening of the game board at this detection point Detecting images, triggering winnings, lotteries, etc. Gaming machine to trigger the effect of such changing has been disclosed (see Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, on the game board, various members such as a plurality of obstacle nails, a game member called a stage, and an opening / closing member having an openable / closable blade member are provided. , The number of places where the light emitted from the transmission sensor is blocked by these game members increases, and it is not easy to detect the game ball over the entire surface of the game board.

Therefore, the light receiving element receives the light from the light emitting element that is provided on the side edge of the game area of the game board and irradiates the game ball rolling in the game area of the game board in the direction along the board surface of the game board. A plurality of sets of first detecting means for detecting the game balls moving in the depth direction of the game board while detecting the game balls moving in the depth direction of the game board while the light beams are arranged in a matrix. Disclosed is a gaming machine that includes a detection unit and changes an effect image displayed in the effect image display area in accordance with the detection result of the game ball by the first detection unit and the detection result of the game ball by the second detection unit. ing.
(See Patent Document 2).
(Prior art documents)
(Patent Literature)

(Patent Document 1) Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2004-160030 (Patent Document 2) Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-5909 (Outline of the Invention)
(Problems to be solved by the invention)

  However, in such a configuration, the first detection means detects a game ball on the game board surface, and the second detection means detects a game ball passing through a game member that is difficult to detect by the first detection means. A game ball can be detected only in a range detected by the detection means, that is, only in a portion where the light beams intersect. For example, if the range to be detected is further increased, for example, if an attempt is made to detect the entire game area, not only the first detection means and the second detection means, but also more detection means will be provided. It is difficult in terms of cost.

Therefore, the present invention solves such problems and detects the position of the game ball in the entire area where the game ball can flow down on the game board surface by photographing the game ball on the game board surface with a camera. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be used.
(Means for solving the problem)

The present invention provides the following gaming machines. A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming machine frame, a gaming board mounted in the gaming machine frame, on which a game ball rolls, and a rendering means for executing a predetermined rendering,
Production control means for controlling production executed in the production means, and photographing means for photographing a game ball attached outside the gaming machine frame and rolling on the gaming board from outside the gaming board, The effect control means controls the effect based on the photographing result of the photographing means.

  By configuring in this way, the shooting means is attached outside the gaming machine frame, so that the entire board surface of the gaming board mounted inside the gaming machine frame can be shot, and a rolling game ball can be rolled over a wider range. It becomes possible to shoot. Therefore, by shooting the game ball on the game board surface with the camera, it is possible to detect the position of the game ball in the entire area where the game ball can flow down on the game board surface. Further, by shooting a rolling game ball in a wider range, it is possible to make more various effects according to the position of the game ball.

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a door body that is disposed in front of the gaming board and is attached to the gaming machine frame so as to be openable and closable, and a locking portion that locks the door body to the gaming machine frame. An unlocking detecting means for detecting that the locking of the locking part is unlocked, and the photographing means is a portion protruding in the direction away from the game board in front of the game board, Provided in a part independent of the door body, and when the effect control means detects that the unlocking detection means is unlocked, the effect control means interrupts the effect based on the photographing result of the photographing means, while the photographing The means records the result of photographing.

  By configuring in this way, the photographing means is provided in a part independent of the door body, so that even if the door body is opened, the photographing means can be prevented from moving, and the door body is locked. When the door is locked, it is possible to shoot in the same shooting range and record the shooting result when the door is not locked. Thereby, since the person who touched the game board can be recorded, it is possible to determine whether it is normal maintenance by the game store manager or cheating by the unauthorized player by viewing this record.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the photographing unit photographs a player's finger indicating an arbitrary position on the game board, and the effect control unit is based on a photographing result of the photographing unit. In accordance with the comparison result between the designated position on the game board pointed to by the player's finger and the passing position of the game ball detected in this manner, a predetermined effect is controlled.

  By configuring in this way, by shooting the game ball on the game board and the player's finger pointing to an arbitrary position on the game board by the shooting means, only the position of the game ball on the game board can be obtained. First, it is possible to perform a predetermined effect according to the comparison result between the position of the game ball and the position indicated by the player's finger, that is, the positional relationship between them.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the effect control means performs display control indicating a predetermined position on the game board by the effect means, and based on the shooting result of the shooting means, a game ball The passage position is compared with the predetermined position, and it is determined whether or not they match within a predetermined time, and the production is controlled based on the determination result.

  With this configuration, it is possible to detect whether or not the game ball has passed through a predetermined position on the game board designated on the gaming machine side. Thereby, for example, an effect display (mission) such as “Aim here within 3 seconds” is performed with effect means (for example, a liquid crystal display device, LED, etc.), and a game ball is imaged with a camera as an image capturing means. It is possible to execute a game for determining success or failure. In this case, by shooting the game ball with the shooting means and detecting the position of the game ball, for example, when the game ball is detected by the sensor, the position where the sensor cannot be provided due to space problems In addition, the predetermined position can be set.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the game board is provided with a winning opening through which a game ball can be won, and the effect control unit is configured to control the game ball based on the shooting result of the shooting unit. For each route that rolls down and flows down on the game board, according to the winning rate calculated by the ratio between the number of game balls that have flowed down the route at regular intervals and the number of game balls that have won the winning hole The display is controlled.

  By configuring in this way, the shooting means can also shoot the entire game board surface, and it is possible to shoot game balls that roll in a wider range, and according to the winning rate for each route that the game balls flow down Therefore, the player can, for example, make a left turn if the so-called left-handed route has a higher winning rate, and a so-called right-handed route has a winning rate. If it is high, you can play right according to the situation of the game board.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the effect means includes a projector for projecting irradiation light, a first screen on which the irradiation light from the projector is projected, and a second screen under the control of the effect control means. And the first screen has a single projection surface substantially perpendicular to the direction of the irradiation light from the projector, and the second screen is in the direction of the irradiation light from the projector. The first screen has a projection surface that is not perpendicular to the projection screen, and the first screen is controlled by the effect control unit to project a projection position where the irradiation light from the projector is projected, and a non-projection position where the irradiation light from the projector is not projected When the first screen is in the projection position, the first screen is disposed in front of the second screen. Wherein the second screen becomes a positional relationship in which the irradiation light is not projected from the projector.

With such a configuration, the rendering means includes a projector, a second screen, and a first screen that can move in front of the second screen. Thus, a three-dimensional and innovative effect can be achieved by providing different separation distances from the player to the first screen and separation distances to the second screen, without providing a large production device. . Then, the game ball on the game board surface is photographed with a camera, and the position of the game ball is detected in the entire area where the game ball can flow down on the game board surface, so that the above three-dimensional image is obtained according to the position of the game ball. It is possible to achieve a direct and innovative production.
(Effect of the invention)

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of detecting the position of the game ball in the entire area where the game ball can flow down on the game board surface by photographing the game ball on the game board surface with a camera. it can.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 60 Main control circuit 70 Sub control circuit 71i State determination means 71j Operation determination means 71k Movable object drive control means 81
101 projector 102 reflector 121c CCD camera (photographing means)
791 Camera module (photographing means)
1010 Pachinko machine 1011 Glass door 1011b Locking part 1012 Wooden frame 1014 Game board 1025 First starting port (winning port)
1044 2nd start opening (winning entrance)
1060 Main control circuit 1200 Sub control circuit (production control means, unlocking detection means)
1703 Movable screen (first screen)
1720 Three-sided screen (second screen)

Claims (5)

A main control unit that executes processing relating to the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit that controls an effect according to the progress of the game based on a command output from the main control unit;
Under the control of the sub-control unit, a movable object that performs a predetermined operation predetermined,
Photographing the movable object performing the predetermined operation, and imaging means for outputting video information of the photographed movable object to the sub-control unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sub-control unit includes a state determination unit that determines a state of the movable object based on the video information output from the photographing unit. The sub-control unit
Operation determining means for determining whether or not the movable object is performing the predetermined operation from the state of the movable object determined by the state determining means;
Movable object drive control means for controlling the operation of the movable object so that the movable object is temporarily returned to the initial state when the operation determining means determines that the predetermined operation is not performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising:   The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the operation determining unit determines that the movable object is performing a defective operation when it is determined that the movable object is not performing the predetermined operation.   The movable object drive control means returns the movable object to the initial state once when the operation determining means determines that the movable object is not performing the predetermined operation, and again returns the movable object to the movable object. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein control for performing the predetermined operation is performed. Equipped with a projector for projecting irradiation light,
The movable object is a first screen onto which irradiation light from the projector is projected,
A second screen different from the first screen onto which the irradiation light from the projector is projected,
The first screen has a single projection surface that is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the irradiation light from the projector, and the sub-control unit projects a projection position at which the irradiation light from the projector is projected, It is controlled so that it can move between non-projection positions where the light emitted from the projector is not projected,
The first screen is disposed in front of the second screen when the first screen is at the projection position, and the irradiation relationship from the projector is not projected onto the second screen. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 4.