JP2005040363A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing interesting performance to a player by making a plurality of display devices cooperate to display related images. <P>SOLUTION: A VDP (V prize winning zone display) 81b for a board surface LCD (liquid crystal display) reads a prescribed performance image from a CGROM 83b and displays it on the board surface LCD 13 according to a CPU (central processing unit) 101b for board surface LCD display control. At this time, the VDP 81b for the board surface LCD displays the performance image while enlarging it so as to express the situation that the performance image virtually approaches the player. Then, at the timing of indicating that the performance image virtually reaches the board surface LCD 13, the image is eliminated from the board surface LCD 13. Thereafter, after the lapse of time corresponding to a distance between a transparent LCD 12 and the board surface LCD 13 and the virtual speed of the performance image, a VDP 81a for the transparent LCD displays the performance image again on the transparent LCD 12. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention includes variable display means that allows a player to play a predetermined game and that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. The display result of the identification information is a specific display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player when it becomes.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information is provided, so that when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, it can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. There is something configured.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific gaming state is, for example, a state in which the state of the variable winning ball apparatus is advantageous for a player who is easy to win a ball (a big hit gaming state), or a state in which a right to be advantageous for a player has occurred. A state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display means for displaying a special symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes determined in advance is generally called “hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is ended.

  Further, the symbols other than the symbol which becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the symbol in the middle drum among the left and right middle drums) on the variable display means are stopped and oscillated in a state in which they coincide with a specific display result for a predetermined time. There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to scaling, deformation, or deformation, or when multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol changes. An effect that is performed in a state in which the state continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode, and the reach state is referred to as reach establishment. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. In the reach state, the interest of the game is enhanced by making the variation pattern different from the variation pattern in the normal state. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display means does not satisfy the condition for reaching the reach state, it becomes “displaced”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Until now, a gaming machine provided with a plurality of display devices for displaying information about a game has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a variable display device as a display device. Further, a multi-layer glass body is also used as a display device by disposing a liquid crystal sheet inside the multi-layer glass body disposed in front of the game board. And when the big hit gaming state occurs, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 displays characters (for example, characters “FEVER”) on the multi-layer glass body, and excites the player's interest.

JP-A-5-84347

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 displays characters on a multi-layer glass body when a big hit state is reached. At this time, the image displayed by the variable display device is a fixed symbol. As described above, the two display devices (the variable display device and the multi-layer glass body) only display separate images of characters and symbols, and thus there is room for improving the effect for the player.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing an effect full of interest to a player by displaying related images in cooperation with a plurality of display devices.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes variable display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 11) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can be identified, and variably displays the plurality of types of identification information. Is a game machine that can be controlled to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the game becomes a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), and the variable display means is visually recognized from the outside. A first image display device (for example, a first liquid crystal display device 12 (transparent LCD 12)) that displays an image on a possible display screen, and a rear surface side of the display screen of the first image display device; Including a second image display device (for example, second liquid crystal display device 13 (panel LCD 13)) that displays an image on a display screen different from the display screen of the first image display device. The screen is configured to be visible through the display screen of the first image display device, and a predetermined effect image (for example, a decorative pattern, a character image, a decorative pattern, etc.) is displayed on the first image display device or the second image display device. Display an effect image that is displayed together when the character stops or a character image is displayed, a character image that informs that the “reach state” has been reached, and the like, and display of the predetermined effect image to be displayed Depth movement display control means for performing depth movement display control for allowing the player to visually recognize the predetermined effect image as moving in the depth direction by enlarging or reducing the size over time (for example, step S913). S915 and steps S925 and S926), and the depth movement display control means performs one of the image tables when performing the depth movement display control. The predetermined effect image displayed on the device, the gaming machine characterized by comprising a display screen switching means for displaying is switched to the other image display device (e.g., portions for performing the steps S902, S903, S905).

  The depth movement display control means enlarges the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the second image display device as time elapses (for example, a part that repeatedly executes steps S913 to S915). The display screen switching means may be configured to switch and display the predetermined effect image enlarged by the enlargement display means on the first image display device at a predetermined timing.

  Prior display means (for example, a part that executes step S300) that determines whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result is obtained before the display result is derived and displayed, and the display screen switching means When the depth movement display control is performed at a timing selected at a different ratio between when the pre-determining means sets the display result as the specific display result and when it does not select from among a plurality of predetermined timings The predetermined effect image displayed on one image display device may be switched and displayed on the other image display device.

  The depth movement display control means sets the display size of the predetermined effect image to be displayed to a predetermined ratio with respect to the passage of time (this predetermined ratio is not always a constant value, and that the size can be expressed by the passage of time t. The display screen switching means is displayed on the second image display device by causing the player to visually recognize that the predetermined effect image is moving in the depth direction at a predetermined speed. After the elapse of time (for example, P0 / v [s]) required to delete the predetermined effect image and move the distance between the first image display device and the second image display device at the speed, The configuration may be such that a predetermined effect image is displayed on one image display device.

  The predetermined effect image may be identification information, for example.

  Background image display means (for example, a transparent LCD VDP 81a and a panel LCD VDP 81b) for displaying a background image as a background of the effect image is provided, and the background image display means divides the background image and a part of the divided background image Is displayed on the first image display device, and other parts of the divided background image are displayed on the second image display device (for example, a part for executing S911, S912, and S915, or for example, step S921). , S922, S926).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first image display device and the second image display device cooperate to perform a display in which the predetermined effect image appears to approach the player or move away from the player. Therefore, the display position of the effect image is physically changed, the reality is further improved, and an effect full of interest for the player can be realized.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to realize an effect that a predetermined effect image approaches the player with improved reality.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot by changing the display screen, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the invention of claim 4, since a delay time (movement time according to the distance) according to the distance between the first image display device and the second image display device is provided, the predetermined effect image is displayed by the player. Can be realized with improved reality.

  In the invention according to claim 5, since the identification information directly related to the player's profit is moved and displayed in the depth direction, the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the background image can be displayed three-dimensionally by the first image display device and the second image display device, and the reality of the background image can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the front of the game board.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a first liquid crystal display device (LCD; image display device) 12 that displays an image of a symbol (decorative symbol), an image of a character, and the like as identification information that can be distinguished from each other, and a second one. The decorative symbol display device 11 including the liquid crystal display device 13 is provided. The first liquid crystal display device 12 is disposed on the player side, and the second liquid crystal display device 13 is disposed on the back side of the display screen of the first liquid crystal display device 12. That is, the second liquid crystal display device 13 is disposed on the opposite side of the player with the first liquid crystal display device 12 interposed therebetween. The display screen of the first liquid crystal display device 12 is transparent when no image is displayed, and the player can also visually recognize the display screen of the second liquid crystal display device 13. Hereinafter, the first liquid crystal display device 12 is referred to as a transparent LCD 12, and the second liquid crystal display device 13 is referred to as a panel LCD 13.

  On the upper part of the decorative symbol display device 11, a special symbol display unit 9 by 7 segment LED for variably displaying the special symbol is provided. Further, a special symbol start memory display 18 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of effective winning balls entered into the start winning opening 14, that is, the start memory number, is provided on the upper part of the decorative symbol display device 11. . Each time there is a valid start prize, the special symbol start memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time the variable display on the special symbol display 9 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Below the decorative symbol display device 11, a variable winning ball device 15 is provided as a start winning port 14. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board and detected by the start opening switch 14a. In addition, a variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes is provided below the start winning opening 14. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  An opening / closing plate 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit state) is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The opening / closing plate 20 is a means for opening and closing the special winning opening. Of the winning balls guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the game board, the winning ball entering one (V winning area: special area) is detected by the V winning switch 22, and the winning ball from the opening / closing board 20 is counted by the count switch 23. Is detected. A solenoid for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided on the back of the game board.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, “○” and “×” lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit) are turned on alternately to perform variable display. For example, “◯” is lit at the end of variable display. If you do, you will win. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. On the upper part of the decorative symbol display device 11, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a passage of a ball to the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Then, every time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The game board is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39, and the winning of the game balls to the winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39 is detected by a winning hole switch. Each winning opening 29, 30, 33, 39 constitutes a winning area provided on the game board as an area for accepting game media and allowing winning. The start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game media and allows winning. In the lower part of the game area 7, there is an out port 26 for absorbing game balls that have not won.

  The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device enter the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descend the game area 7. If the game ball enters the start winning port 14 and is detected by the start port switch 14a, the decorative symbol display device 11 starts variable display (fluctuation) as long as the variable display of the symbol can be started. The special symbol starts variable display (fluctuation) on the symbol display 9. If variable display of symbols is not possible, the starting memory number is increased by one.

  The decorative display that is variably displayed is displayed so as to represent a state of moving in the depth direction. Here, the depth direction refers to both the direction from the game board to the player and the direction from the player to the game board. For example, if the decorative symbol is displayed on the board LCD 13 or the transparent LCD 12 while being enlarged with the passage of time, the decorative symbol is displayed as approaching the player side. Furthermore, even when the LCD on which the decorative symbol is displayed is switched from the panel LCD 13 to the transparent LCD 12, the player can visually recognize the decorative symbol as approaching the player. On the contrary, if the decorative design is displayed on the transparent LCD 12 or the panel LCD 13 while being reduced with time, the decorative design is displayed as if it is moving away from the player side. Furthermore, even when the LCD on which the decorative symbol is displayed is switched from the transparent LCD 12 to the board LCD 13, the player can visually recognize the decorative symbol as moving away from the player side.

  The variable display of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 11 and the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 9 are finally stopped (determined) when a predetermined time elapses. When the special symbol at the time of stoppage, that is, the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the decorative symbol stop symbol also has a specific display result corresponding to the jackpot symbol. If the stop symbol of the special symbol is a missing symbol that is not a jackpot symbol, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol also has a non-specific display result corresponding to the missing symbol.

  When the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol, it shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins. When the game ball wins the V winning area while the opening / closing plate 20 is opened and is detected by the V winning switch 22, a continuation right is generated and the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  Next, the structure of the board that controls the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the basic circuit 53 and the symbol control board 80. As shown in FIG. The basic circuit 53 controls the pachinko gaming machine according to the program. The basic circuit 53 receives signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the V winning switch 22, the count switch 23, and the like.

  The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (means for storing variation data) used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached or built-in. Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, when the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on boards other than the basic circuit 53.

  In this embodiment, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a, the ROM 102a, the RAM 103a, and the like mounted on the symbol control board 80 control the transparent LCD 12 in accordance with the display control command from the basic circuit 53. Similarly, the panel LCD display control CPU 101b, the ROM 102b, the RAM 103b, and the like control the panel LCD 13 according to the display control command from the basic circuit 53.

  A microcomputer is mounted on the symbol control board 80. The transparent LCD display control CPU 101a in the microcomputer operates according to a program stored in the ROM 102a using the RAM 103a as appropriate. Similarly, the panel LCD display control CPU 101b operates according to a program stored in the ROM 102b, using the RAM 103b as appropriate. Both the transparent LCD display control CPU 101 a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101 b receive display control commands from the basic circuit 53.

  Then, in accordance with the received display control command, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a gives a control signal (command) for executing a drawing process of an image to be displayed on the display screen of the transparent LCD 12 to the transparent LCD VDP 81a. The transparent LCD VDP 81a executes various image drawing processes in accordance with a signal from the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a.

  In addition, when the display control command is received, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a transmits a lamp control command corresponding to the received display control command to a lamp control board (not shown). The lamp control means including the lamp control CPU mounted on the lamp control board is provided in the special symbol display 9, the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol start memory display 41 and the gaming machine according to the lamp control command. The display control of the various decorative lamps etc. performed is performed. In addition, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a transmits a sound control command corresponding to the received display control command to a sound output board (not shown). The sound output board outputs a sound effect from the speaker according to the sound control command.

  The panel LCD display control CPU 101b gives a control signal (command) for executing a drawing process of an image to be displayed on the display screen of the panel LCD 13 to the panel LCD VDP 81b according to the received display control command. The panel LCD VDP 81b executes various image drawing processes in accordance with signals from the panel LCD display control CPU 101b.

  In this embodiment, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a outputs a lamp control command to the lamp control board and outputs a sound control command to the audio output board. The control CPU 101b may output a lamp control command to the lamp control board and output a sound control command to the sound output board.

  The transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b each simultaneously receive the same display control command from the CPU 56. Then, based on the display control command, either one of the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b first displays a predetermined effect image while enlarging (or reducing), and then displaying the display. Control the LCD to switch. Hereinafter, a case will be described as an example where the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a displays a predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13 while enlarging it, and then switches the LCD that displays the predetermined image to the transparent LCD 12.

  Here, the “predetermined effect image” refers to an effect image displayed so as to represent a state of moving in the depth direction among the effect images. Examples of such a “predetermined effect image” include, for example, a character image, a decorative pattern that is variably displayed, an effect image that is displayed together when the decorative pattern is stopped or a character image is displayed, There is a character image or the like for notifying that the state has been reached. The character image includes a character image for predicting a big hit or a reach state. Specific examples of the effect image include an image representing smoke and an emphasis line. Further, as the effect image that does not correspond to the “predetermined effect image”, there is an effect image that is not displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction, is not enlarged or reduced, and the displayed LCD cannot be switched. For example, since the background image is not displayed so as to move in the depth direction, it does not correspond to the “predetermined effect image”.

  The CGROM 83a stores image data of effect images (a predetermined effect image and a background image that does not correspond to the predetermined effect image) to be displayed on the transparent LCD 12. Similarly, the CGROM 83b stores image data of effect images (a predetermined effect image and a background image that does not correspond to the predetermined effect image) to be displayed on the panel LCD 13. The CGROM 83a and the CGROM 83b are configured to store common image data and display a common effect image on the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13, respectively.

  The transparent LCD VDP 81a creates image data to be displayed on the transparent LCD 12 using image data stored in the GCROM 83a. When the transparent LCD VDP 81a generates image data in response to a command from the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a, the transparent LCD VDP 81a outputs R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals and a synchronization signal to the transparent LCD 12 to the transparent LCD 12. Display an image. Similarly, the panel LCD VDP 81b creates image data to be displayed on the panel LCD 13 using the image data stored in the GCROM 83b. When the panel LCD VDP 81b generates image data in response to a command from the panel LCD display control CPU 101b, the panel LCD VDP 81b outputs R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals and a synchronization signal to the panel LCD 13 to the panel LCD 13. Display an image.

  The VRAM 84a includes a display data writing area in which image data of an image to be displayed on the display screen of the transparent LCD 12 is written. Similarly, the VRAM 84b includes a display data writing area in which image data of an image to be displayed on the display screen of the panel LCD 13 is written. The VRAMs 84a and 84b store data relating to display images such as a frame buffer, character source data, and palette data used for specifying or changing display colors. The source data is image data, and is expressed as source data in the sense of original image data.

Each of the VRAMs 84a and 84b includes a temporary storage area for temporarily storing a background image in addition to a display data writing area in which image data of an image to be displayed on the LCD is written. The background image stored in the temporary storage area is divided by VDP, and the divided image is written in the display data writing area. As a result, a part of the background image is displayed on the LCD. The background image is divided, a part is displayed on the transparent LCD 12, and the other part is displayed on the panel LCD 13. Thus, the background image can be represented in three dimensions.
For example, the transparent LCD VDP 81a temporarily stores the background image (here, background image A) in the temporary storage area of the VRAM 84a. Thereafter, the background image in the temporary storage area is divided, a part of the divided image is written in the display data writing area, and a part of the background image A is displayed on the transparent LCD 12. Similarly, the panel LCD VDP 81b temporarily stores the background image A in the temporary storage area of the VRAM 84b. Thereafter, the background image in the temporary storage area is divided, a part of the divided image is written in the display data writing area, and a part of the background image A is displayed on the panel LCD 13. As a result, the background image A can be viewed three-dimensionally by the player.

  Note that the VDP (transparent LCD VDP 81a or panel LCD VDP 81b) blurs the outer periphery of the image that is divided and written in the display data writing area. The “peripheral portion of the image divided and written in the display data writing area” is a portion corresponding to the boundary portion when divided. The VDP may specifically change the image data so as to reduce the color density of the outer peripheral portion of the image that has been divided and written in the display data writing area as the “processing to insert blur”. By inserting the blur, it is possible to prevent a three-dimensional display in which a part of the background suddenly protrudes.

  Next, the configuration of the transparent LCD 12 will be described. On the back side of the transparent LCD 12 (opposite to the player), a board LCD 13 is arranged. Note that the display screen of the board LCD 13 is not transparent when an image is not displayed, and is configured so that the structure inside the gaming machine is not visually recognized by the player.

  The transparent LCD 12 has a transparent portion (transparent region) where the player can visually recognize the back side of the display screen (the back side can be seen through). Since the board LCD 13 is disposed behind the transparent part of the display screen, the player can visually recognize the display screen of the board LCD 13 through the transparent part. Hereinafter, the structure and principle of the transparent LCD 12 will be described. Note that the display screens of the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13 are formed in a square shape.

  The transparent LCD 12 is composed of a multilayer panel. The multilayer panel has a multilayer structure including a protective glass, a liquid crystal panel, a hologram, a light guide plate, and a reflective film from the front side (player side). The protective glass is a transparent tempered glass that transmits light and plays a role of protecting the liquid crystal panel on the back side. The liquid crystal panel has a structure in which a liquid crystal is sandwiched between two glass substrates. The liquid crystal is a polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) in which liquid crystal is dispersed as fine particles in a polymer. The polymer dispersed liquid crystal utilizes a light scattering effect for a display device. In other words, a voltage is applied to the polymer / liquid crystal composite to align the alignment direction of the liquid crystal molecules with the direction of the electric field, and the effect of matching the refractive index of the polymer and the liquid crystal is used to switch between white turbidity and transparency. is there. If such a polymer dispersed liquid crystal is used, a polarizing plate becomes unnecessary. In addition, the transparent electrode which applies a voltage to a liquid crystal is distribute | arranged to the inner surface of each glass substrate of a liquid crystal panel. The electrode pattern of the transparent electrode is a matrix.

  The light source irradiates light from the upper side surface of the light guide plate laminated so as to be adjacent to the hologram. The side surface of the light guide plate is a surface that is not in contact with the hologram or the reflection film. The light source irradiates light downward from the upper side surface of the light guide plate as viewed from the player.

  The hologram used in the transparent LCD 12 diffracts parallel light having a specific wavelength incident obliquely downward from the light source and emits it obliquely upward with respect to the liquid crystal panel side, and the light incident perpendicularly to the surface remains as it is. Created to be transparent. Since the light incident on the surface is transmitted as it is, the hologram is transparent when observed from a direction perpendicular to the surface of the hologram. The light guide plate is an acrylic plate that guides light emitted from the light source to the surface of the hologram. On the back surface of the light guide plate, a reflective film that transmits light from the panel LCD 13 side but reflects light from the light guide plate side is attached.

  The light source is a cold cathode tube for irradiating parallel light (illumination light) having a specific wavelength on the liquid crystal. The light guide plate, the reflection film, and the light source constitute a backlight of the transparent LCD 12.

  Next, the principle of displaying an image in the transparent area will be described. A light source provided on the upper side surface of the light guide plate irradiates parallel light (illumination light) having a specific wavelength. The parallel light incident from the upper side surface of the light guide plate travels through the light guide plate and enters the hologram. In the hologram, parallel light having a specific wavelength incident obliquely downward is diffracted and emitted obliquely upward with respect to the liquid crystal panel side. Diffracted light from the hologram enters the liquid crystal through one glass substrate of the liquid crystal panel.

  As described above, the liquid crystal is a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal, which is transparent when a voltage is applied by a transparent electrode (when in an on state) and when no voltage is applied (when in an off state). Is cloudy. In the off-state pixel, light is scattered forward regardless of the incident direction of the diffracted light. The light scattered forward by the off-state pixels enters the player's eyes so that only the off-state pixels appear to shine. On the other hand, in the on-state pixel, the diffracted light from the hologram is incident obliquely upward, so that the diffracted light does not enter the player's eyes. In addition, since external light (light from the panel LCD 13 side) passes through the light guide plate and the hologram, and further passes through the on-state pixels in the liquid crystal, it enters the player's eyes. Therefore, the panel LCD 13 side can be seen through in the on-state pixels.

  Accordingly, in the transparent area of the display screen of the transparent LCD 12, if the pixels where the image is to be displayed are turned off and the pixels where the image should be transparent are turned on, the image can be displayed. The part not displaying can be made transparent. Therefore, an image can be displayed on the transparent portion of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 12 so as to be superimposed on the display of symbols and the like on the back panel LCD 13. Here, since the polarizing plate is not used in the liquid crystal display device 12, the light transmittance does not decrease. In addition, the liquid crystal is irradiated with light from the light source to scatter the liquid crystal, so that a bright image can be obtained. On the other hand, the diffracted light from the hologram enters the liquid crystal obliquely upward, so that it enters the player's eyes. There is no.

  The configuration of the liquid crystal display device capable of displaying a monochrome (monochrome) image has been described above, but a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying a color image can also be realized. For example, it can be realized by providing a color filter for each pixel on one surface of the two glass substrates (for example, between the glass substrate closer to the player and the transparent electrode).

  The configuration of the transparent LCD 12 shown here is an example, and the transparent LCD 12 may have another structure as long as it is a display device that can display an image in a transparent region.

  The resolution of the transparent LCD 12 and the resolution of the panel LCD 13 are preferably equal. By equalizing the resolution, when the same image is displayed on the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13, it is possible to prevent a difference in image quality.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. The main processing executed by the game control means (CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM and RAM) in the basic circuit 53 will be described. In the main process, the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are repeatedly executed. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, interruption of a game control process, which will be described later, is prohibited. When the execution of the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process is completed, interruption of the game control process is permitted. The display random number is a random number for determining a symbol displayed on the variable display device 9, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. . The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). In a game control process described later, when the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  Next, a description will be given of game control processing that is executed in response to a timer interrupt that occurs periodically (every 2 ms in the present embodiment). When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a game control process. In the game control process, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals from switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switch, and determines their state (switch process).

Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process). The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update processing).
The following random numbers are used as random numbers.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2-1 to 2-3 (Random 2): For determining the left middle right of the decorative design (decorative design left middle right)
(3) Random 3: Decide the stop symbol of the special symbol that generates a big hit (for determining the big hit symbol)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the decorative pattern (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Decide whether or not to reach when no big hit is generated (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)

  In the determination random number update process in the game control process, the CPU 56 generates a jackpot determination random number (1), a jackpot symbol determination random number (3), and a counter random number for normal symbol determination (6). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (8) are also used.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process control, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 performs normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a display control command related to the special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the display control command (special symbol command control process). In addition, the display control command related to the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and the display control command is transmitted (normal symbol command control processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example. In addition, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signal of the winning opening switch.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in the number-of-start winning memory | storage number. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit (the drive circuit of the solenoids 16 and 21) to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plate 20, or a game in the special winning opening. Switch the ball path. After that, the interrupt permission state is set.

  In this embodiment, the game control process as described above is executed, and this game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the CPU 56. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 performs a variation shortening timer subtraction process (step S310), and a start port switch for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning port 14 provided in the game board. If 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), after performing the start opening switch passing process (step S312), depending on the internal state, Any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed. The variation shortening timer is a timer for setting the variation time when the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. In addition, the start port switch passing process increments a counter representing the number of start winning memories, and stores each random number corresponding to the newly generated starting winning memory in a storage area corresponding to the starting winning memory. It is.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waits until the variable symbol variable display can be started. When the special symbol variable display can be started, the start winning memory number is confirmed. If the start winning memorization number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win the game as a result of variable display of special symbols. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): A stop symbol after variable display of the special symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.

  Decoration design variation pattern setting process (step S302): The variation pattern of the variable display of the decoration design is determined according to the value of 4 at random. Also, a variable time timer is started. At this time, information for commanding the variation time and a special symbol stop symbol are transmitted to the symbol control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303. By determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, the variation time of the decorative symbol and the special symbol is also determined.

  Symbol variation processing (step S303): When a predetermined time (the time indicated by the variation time timer in step S302) elapses, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304.

  Symbol stop process (step S304): Control is performed so that the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 9 and the decorative symbol variably displayed on the ornament symbol display device 11 are stopped. Specifically, it is set to a state in which a display control command indicating special symbol stop is transmitted. Then, when the stop symbol is a big hit symbol (for example, a state in which symbols are arranged in the decorative symbol variable display result), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  Big winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the big winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Also, the process timer sets the execution time of the big prize opening opening process and sets the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.

  Processing for opening a special prize opening (step S306): Control for sending a display control command for a round display of the special prize opening to the symbol control board 80, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition for the special prize opening, and the like. When the closing condition for the last big prize opening is established, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.

  Specific area valid time process (step S307): The presence / absence of passing through the V winning switch 22 is monitored, and a process of confirming that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied is performed. If the condition for continuing the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to shift to step S308.

  Big hit end processing (step S308): Control for causing the display control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  Next, the decorative design variation pattern setting process (step S302) will be described. In the decorative symbol variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 determines a variable pattern variation pattern of the decorative symbol in accordance with a random 4 value. For example, the basic circuit 53 stores, in advance in the ROM 54, a table indicating a correspondence relationship between a random number value and a variation pattern of variable display of decorative symbols. As this table, a variation pattern table from which a jackpot symbol is derived and a variation pattern table from which an outlier symbol is derived are prepared. When it is determined in step S300 that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit, the CPU 56 changes the variable symbol variable display variation pattern according to the random 4 value from the variation pattern table from which the big hit symbol is derived. Select. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S300 that the special symbol variable display result is out of order, the CPU 56 displays the decorative symbol variable display according to the value of random 4 from the variation pattern table from which the outlier symbol is derived. Select the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 56 determines the variation pattern selected from the table as a variation pattern for variable display of decorative symbols.

  Subsequently, the CPU 56 determines the variation time of the special symbol. The variation time of the special symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the variable display of the determined decorative symbol.

  When the variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative design is determined, the variation time of the decorative design is determined by the variation pattern. The variation time of the decorative symbol and the variation time of the special symbol often coincide, but the variation time of the decorative symbol may be shorter. For example, in the determined decorative pattern variation pattern, the decorative pattern is variably displayed for (X-2) seconds, and the effect image (for example, an image of smoke or an emphasis line is displayed for 2 seconds after all the decorative patterns are stopped. ) Is displayed. In this case, since the determined variation pattern of the decorative pattern defines the variable display of the decorative pattern for (X-2) seconds and the effect image for the subsequent 2 seconds, the variation of the image for a total of X seconds is defined. Will be. Therefore, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to this variation pattern is X seconds. In this example, all the decorative symbols are stopped 2 seconds before the special symbol is stopped.

  After determining the variation time of the special symbol, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a big hit notice effect is performed during variable display of the decorative symbol. The CPU 56 may prepare a random number for determining whether or not to perform the notice effect, and determine whether or not to perform the jackpot notice effect according to the value of the random value. When it is determined that the big hit notice effect is to be performed, the CPU 56 determines the big hit notice effect pattern based on the random number. When it is determined in step S300 that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is out of order, if the jackpot notice effect pattern is determined, the notice effect is a so-called false notice.

  Subsequently, the CPU 56 simultaneously transmits the same display control command to both the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b. Specifically, the CPU 56 transmits a display control command for designating a decorative symbol variation pattern, a display control command for designating a special symbol variation time, and a display control command for designating a special symbol stop symbol. Further, when the big hit notice effect pattern is determined, a display control command for designating the notice effect pattern is transmitted.

  Next, the operation of each of the CPUs 101a and 101b mounted on the symbol control board 80 will be described. The transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b execute the same processing, although the LCDs to be controlled are different. The operation will be described below taking the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a as an example.

  First, the main process executed by the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a will be described. In the main processing, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the display control activation interval, and the like. Thereafter, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a proceeds to a loop process for confirming monitoring of the timer interrupt flag. When a timer interrupt occurs, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a clears the flag and executes the following display control process.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 2 ms. That is, the display control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific display control process is executed in the main process. However, the display control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the display control process, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a first analyzes the received display control command (command analysis execution process). Next, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a performs display control process processing. In the display control process process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed from among the processes corresponding to the control state. Thereafter, the process returns to the process for checking the timer interrupt flag.

  An INT signal for display control from a main board (not shown in FIG. 2) on which the basic circuit 53 is mounted is input to an interrupt terminal of the CPU 101a for transparent LCD display control. For example, when the INT signal from the main board is turned on, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a is interrupted. The transparent LCD display control CPU 101a executes display control command reception processing in the interrupt processing. In the display control command reception process, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a stores the received display control command data in the reception command buffer indicated by the command reception number counter. The command reception number counter is a counter indicating in which area the received command is stored. The panel LCD display control CPU 101b also receives the display control command.

  Here, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a has been described as an example, but the panel LCD display control CPU 101b also executes the main processing in the same manner. In addition, timer interrupts to the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b are simultaneously and synchronously applied. Therefore, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b perform the main processing in synchronization.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the display control process in the main process executed by the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a. In the display control process process, any one of steps S800 to S805 is performed according to the value of the display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a display control command (fluctuation pattern command) capable of specifying the fluctuation time is received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (variation pattern command reception flag) indicating that a variation pattern command has been received is set. The variation pattern command reception flag is set when it is confirmed by the command analysis processing that a display control command for designating a decorative design variation pattern or a display control command for designating a jackpot notice effect pattern has been received. This display control command is transmitted in step S302. When the flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received is set, the LCD display control CPU 101a updates the value of the display control process flag to a value corresponding to the symbol variation start process.

  Symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that variation in the decorative symbol display device 11 is started. Since this example is an example in the case where the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a performs control, control is performed so that the variation in the transparent LCD 12 included in the decorative symbol display device 11 is started.

  Symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time.

  Symbol stop waiting setting process (step S803): If a display control command (special symbol stop display control command) instructing symbol stop is received at the end of the variation time, control to stop symbol variation is performed.

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, the big hit display is controlled.

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when a display control command for display before opening the big winning opening or display when opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  When displaying an image in the symbol variation start process (step S801) and the symbol variation in-progress process (step S802), the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a displays an image according to data included in the process table. The process table read by the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a includes data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timers, LCD control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data. A process table read by the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a is stored in the ROM 102a.

  In the LCD control execution data included in the process table read by the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a, data indicating the contents of the display effect on the display screen of the transparent LCD 12 is set. In the lamp control execution data, data indicating the contents of effects in each lamp and each LED arranged in the gaming machine is set. In the sound control execution data, data indicating the effect of the sound output from the speaker is set. In the process timer, a time for effect control based on the LCD control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data that immediately follows is set.

  The transparent LCD display control CPU 101a refers to the process table, and displays an image on the display screen of the transparent LCD 12 according to the content set in the LCD control execution data immediately following the time set in the process timer. Let Further, a lamp control command corresponding to the lamp control execution data is output to the lamp control board, and an effect by the lamp is executed. Further, a sound control command corresponding to the sound control execution data is output to the sound output board, and an effect by sound output is executed. When the process timer times out, the next data (combination of process timer, LCD control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data) is read from the process table and an image is displayed according to the data. Or performing sound effects.

  Similar to the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a, the panel LCD display control CPU 101b also executes the display control process shown in FIG. 4 in the main process. However, the configuration of the process data used by the panel LCD display control CPU 101b is different from the configuration of the process data used by the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a. In the present embodiment, the panel LCD display control CPU 101b does not output a command to the lamp control board and the audio output board, and therefore is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timers and LCD control execution data are collected. A process table read by the panel LCD display control CPU 101b is stored in the ROM 102b. When the process timer times out, the next data (combination of process timer and LCD control execution data) is read from the process table, and the process of displaying an image according to the data is performed for transparent LCD display control. The operation is the same as that of the CPU 101a.

  Note that the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b also execute the respective processes (steps S800 to S505) in the display control process in synchronization and simultaneously.

  Next, the symbol variation start process (step S801) in the display control process process will be described. In the symbol variation start processing, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b first each have a variable pattern variation display pattern designated by the display control command received from the CPU 56, and a jackpot notice effect. Select the process table according to the pattern. In step S302, the CPU 56 simultaneously transmits the same display control command to both the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b. Therefore, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b receive a common display control command. As a result, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b select a process table including common LCD control execution data. After selecting the process table, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b each start a process timer initially set in the selected process table.

  Next, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b are transparent to control the LCD according to the content of the LCD control execution data 1 (LCD control execution data in the first process table) in the process table, respectively. It instructs the LCD VDP 81a and the panel LCD VDP 81b. At this time, the LCD control execution data 1 extracted from the process table by the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b is data having the same contents. However, based on the LCD control execution data 1, the instructions output from the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b to the corresponding VDP are different. While the predetermined effect image (for example, a decorative pattern or the like) is displayed while being enlarged on the panel LCD 13, the transparent LCD 12 does not display the predetermined effect image, but switches the LCD that displays the predetermined effect image. Thereafter, control is performed so that a predetermined effect image is not displayed on the panel LCD 13.

  In addition, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a outputs a lamp control command corresponding to the lamp control execution data 1 (lamp control execution data in the first process table) to the lamp control board, and executes an effect by the lamp or LED. Further, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a outputs a sound control command corresponding to the sound control execution data 1 (sound control execution data in the first process table) to the sound output board, and causes the sound to be produced. While the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a outputs the lamp control command and the sound control command, the panel LCD display control CPU 101b stands by without outputting these commands.

  Next, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b each start a variation time timer (a timer corresponding to the variation time of the decorative symbol), and the value of the display control process flag corresponds to the symbol variation processing. Value This variation time timer is a timer according to the variation time of the decorative pattern. However, when all the decorative symbols are determined prior to the special symbol, a timer corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol is used.

  Next, the symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the display control process will be described. In the symbol variation processing, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b switch the process data when the process timer times out. That is, the process data set next in the process table is loaded, and the process timer is started.

  Next, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b instruct the transparent LCD VDP 81a and the panel LCD VDP 81b to control the LCD in accordance with the contents of the next set LCD control execution data. This process is the same as the process in the case of instructing the transparent LCD VDP 81a and the panel LCD VDP 81b to control the LCD according to the contents of the LCD control execution data 1 in the symbol variation start process.

  Further, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a instructs the lamp control board to produce the lamp according to the content of the lamp control execution data set next. Further, the sound output board is instructed to produce a sound according to the contents of the sound control execution data set next. During this time, the panel LCD display control CPU 101b stands by without outputting these commands.

  If the variable time timer has timed out, the monitor timer for monitoring the reception of the special symbol stop display control command is started, and the value of the display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol stop waiting process.

  In the symbol stop waiting setting process, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b operate as follows. That is, it is confirmed whether or not a display control command (special symbol stop display control command) for instructing stop of all symbols has been received. If a display control command for instructing stop of all symbols has been received, control is performed to display a stored stop symbol image on the display screen when displaying a symbol image on the display screen. Then, the value of the display control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process. However, if each decorative symbol is confirmed before the stop timing of the special symbol and then it is specified to display smoke or an emphasis line, images such as smoke or emphasis line are displayed until the stop timing of the special symbol. Display. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol, the value of the display control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804).

  If the display control command for designating all symbols is not received, check whether the monitoring timer has timed out. When a time-out occurs, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred, and an error notification control is performed. Then, the value of the display control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process. The error notification control is, for example, a process of transmitting a lamp control command indicating that the lamp / LED blinks in an error notification mode to the lamp control board.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing in which the panel LCD display control CPU 101b and the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a output instructions to the transparent LCD VDP 81a and the panel LCD VDP 81b based on the same LCD control execution data, respectively. It is. Here, it is assumed that a predetermined effect image such as a decorative pattern virtually displays a situation approaching the player's direction through the board LCD 13 and the transparent LCD 12 starting from a position away from the player. To do. Actually, the predetermined effect image is displayed only on the panel LCD 13 or the transparent LCD 12, but the state that appears to advance in the depth direction in the three-dimensional space including the LCDs 12 and 13 is expressed as “virtual”. . Here, it is assumed that the display of the predetermined effect image is stopped on the panel LCD 13 at a timing when the predetermined effect image virtually reaches the panel LCD 13. Furthermore, display of the predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 is started at a timing when the predetermined effect image reaches the transparent LCD 12 virtually.

  The panel LCD display control CPU 101b instructs the panel LCD VDP 81b to display an image based on the LCD control execution data (step S901). Similarly, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a commands the transparent LCD VDP 81a to display an image based on the LCD control execution data (step S904). The operations of the panel LCD VDP 81b and the transparent LCD VDP 81a that have received instructions in steps S901 and S904 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, respectively.

  The panel LCD display control CPU 101b determines that it is time to stop the display of the predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13 when a predetermined effect image such as a decorative design reaches the panel LCD 13 virtually. Then, the fact is notified to the panel LCD VDP 81b (step S902). The panel LCD VDP 81b stops displaying a predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13 based on the notification.

  Further, the board LCD display control CPU 101b determines that it is time to start displaying the predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 when the predetermined effect image such as a decorative design virtually reaches the transparent LCD 12. Then, this is notified to the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a (step S903). Upon receiving this notification, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a notifies the transparent LCD VDP 81a that it is time to start displaying a predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 (step S905). Based on this notification, the transparent LCD VDP 81a starts displaying a predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a display process by the panel LCD VDP 81b that receives an image display command from the panel LCD display control CPU 101b. When the panel LCD display control CPU 101b instructs the panel LCD VDP 81b to display an image (see step S901 in FIG. 5), the panel LCD VDP 81b reads the designated background image from the CGROM 83b and stores it in the temporary storage area of the VRAM 84b. To do. Then, the background image stored in the temporary storage area is divided (step S911). Further, the panel LCD VDP 81b selects a part of the divided background images (step S912). The panel LCD display control CPU 101b may instruct the panel LCD VDP 81b based on the LCD control execution data regarding how to divide the background image and which part to select after division.

  The panel LCD VDP 81b does not have a time to stop displaying a predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13, that is, if the panel LCD display control CPU 101b has not performed the notification in step S902 (N in step S913). The predetermined effect image is enlarged as time elapses from the time when the predetermined effect image is displayed on the panel LCD 13 (step S914). The panel LCD VDP 81b may read a predetermined effect image from the CGROM 83b. Subsequently, the enlarged predetermined effect image and a part of the background image selected in step S912 are written in the display data writing area of the VRAM 84b. Based on the image data written in the display data writing area, a predetermined effect image and a part of the background image are displayed on the panel LCD 13 (step S915). Then, the process after step S913 is repeated. Each time step S914 is executed, the predetermined effect image is enlarged, so that the predetermined effect image is displayed on the panel LCD 13 while being enlarged.

  When it is time to stop the display of the predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13, that is, when the panel LCD display control CPU 101 b notifies in step S 902 (Y in step S 913), the panel LCD VDP 81 b performs predetermined processing. The display of the effect image is stopped, and only a part of the background image selected in step S912 is displayed (step S916). In step S916, a part of the selected background image is written into the display data writing area of the VRAM 84b. Then, a part of the background image may be displayed on the panel LCD 13 based on the image data written in the display data writing area.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing display processing by the transparent LCD VDP 81a that has received an image display command from the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a. When the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a instructs the transparent LCD VDP 81a to display an image (see step S904 in FIG. 5), the transparent LCD VDP 81a reads the designated background image from the CGROM 83a and stores it in the temporary storage area of the VRAM 84a. To do. Then, the background image stored in the temporary storage area is divided (step S921). Further, the transparent LCD VDP 81a selects a part of the divided background images (step S922). Note that the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a may instruct the transparent LCD VDP 81a based on the LCD control execution data as to how to divide the background image and which part to select after division. However, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b instruct to select different divided regions in steps S922 and S912, respectively.

  After step S922, the transparent LCD VDP 81a writes a part of the selected background image in the display data writing area of the VRAM 84a. Then, based on the image data written in the display data writing area, a part of the background image is displayed on the transparent LCD 12 (step S923). The transparent LCD VDP 81a does not have a time to start displaying a predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12, that is, if the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a has not made the notification in step S905 (N in step S924). The display state in step S923 is maintained, and only a part of the background image is continuously displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is time to start displaying a predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12, that is, if the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a notifies in step S905 (Y in step S924), the predetermined effect image is transparent. A predetermined effect image is enlarged in accordance with the passage of time from the time when the display is started on the LCD 12 (step S925). The transparent LCD VDP 81a may read a predetermined effect image from the CGROM 83a. Subsequently, the enlarged predetermined effect image and a part of the background image selected in step S922 are written in the display data writing area of the VRAM 84a. Then, based on the image data written in the display data writing area, a predetermined effect image and part of the background image are displayed on the transparent LCD 12 (step S926). Thereafter, the processing after step S925 is repeated. Each time step S925 is executed, the predetermined effect image is enlarged, so that the predetermined effect image is displayed while being enlarged on the transparent LCD 12.

  In addition, when displaying according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 so that a predetermined | prescribed effect image may approach a player, in step S902, the display of a predetermined | prescribed effect image is stopped on the board surface LCD13. After that, with the notification in step S903, a predetermined effect image is not displayed on the panel LCD 13 and the transparent LCD 12 until the effect image display is notified to the transparent LCD VDP 81a. This non-display time (t_blank [s (seconds)]) is determined as follows. The virtual moving speed of the predetermined effect image is v [cm / s], and the distance between the display screen of the panel LCD 13 and the display screen of the transparent LCD 12 is P0 [cm]. At this time, t_blank = P0 / v. That is, the panel LCD display control CPU 101b performs the notification in step S903 so that t_blank = P0 / v after step S902.

  In addition, the size of the predetermined effect image that moves virtually (here, the height will be described as an example) is T [cm]. When the display of this effect image is started on the panel LCD 13, it is displayed as an image having a height less than T [cm], and then the height is enlarged. At the timing when the predetermined effect image reaches the panel LCD 13 virtually, the height of the effect image is set to T [cm], and the display of the predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13 is stopped at that timing. Thereafter, after t_blank [s], display of the effect image is started on the transparent LCD 12. The height of the effect image when the effect image starts to be displayed on the transparent LCD 12 is T [cm]. Then, with the passage of time, the height of the effect image on the transparent LCD 12 is enlarged and displayed. Therefore, when the display of the predetermined effect image is stopped on the panel LCD 13 and when the display of the predetermined effect image is started on the transparent LCD 12, the height (size) of the predetermined effect image to be displayed is made to coincide.

  FIG. 8 illustrates the height of the image S displayed on the panel LCD 13 and the transparent LCD 12 when displaying a state in which a predetermined effect image having a height T (hereinafter referred to as an image S) moves virtually. FIG. The image S is assumed to move virtually in the direction of the player at a speed v [cm / s]. However, since the movement is virtual, the image is not physically moved. Further, the initial value of the distance between the virtually moving image S and the player's viewpoint is D [cm]. Further, the distance between the player's viewpoint and the display screen of the board LCD 13 is P2 [cm], and the distance between the player's viewpoint and the display screen of the transparent LCD 12 is P1 [cm]. Further, the height of the image S when displaying the image S on the transparent LCD 12 is T1 [cm], and the height of the image S when displaying the image S on the panel LCD 13 is T2 [cm].

  When the board LCD 13 displays a situation in which the image S is virtually present at the initial position, the virtual distance between the image S and the player's viewpoint is D [cm], so that T / D = T2 / P2. The relationship is established. Therefore, if the board LCD 13 displays the image S at a height of (T · P2) / D [cm] as T2, the image S having a height T that is virtually D [cm] away from the player's viewpoint. Can show. Thereafter, it is assumed that the image S moves in the direction of t [s (seconds)] player at a virtual speed v [cm / s]. In this case, the virtual distance between the image S and the player's viewpoint is (Dt · v), and the relationship T / (Dt · v) = T2 / P2 is established. Therefore, T2 = (T · P2) / (D−t · v). Therefore, if the panel LCD 13 displays the image S at a height of (T · P2) / (Dt · v) [cm] as T2, it displays the image S of the height T that has virtually moved for t seconds. can do.

  Therefore, when steps S913 to S915 are repeated to enlarge and display the image S on the panel LCD 13, the height T2 of the image S displayed on the panel LCD 13 is used as a function of the time t, and (T · P2) / (D− t · v) [cm] may be displayed.

  The timing at which the image S virtually reaches the panel LCD 13 and the display of the image S on the panel LCD 13 is stopped (the timing at which the notification in step S902 is performed) may be determined as follows. The distance that the image S virtually moves to the panel LCD 13 is (D−P2) [cm]. Since the virtual moving speed of the image S is v [cm / s], the notification in step S902 is performed after (D−P2) / v [s] from the timing when the image S starts to move virtually. The display of the image S may be deleted on the panel LCD 13. At this time, the height of the image S is T [cm].

  Thereafter, after t_blank = P0 / v [s], display of the image S may be started on the transparent LCD 12. Note that P0 = P2-P1. Further, the initial value of T1 when the display of the image S is started on the transparent LCD 12 is T [cm]. That is, it is the same height as when the image S is erased by the panel LCD 13.

  The virtual distance between the image S and the player's viewpoint t seconds after the display of the image S on the transparent LCD 12 can be expressed as P1-t · v [cm], in which case T1 The relationship / P1 = T / (P1-t · v) is established. Therefore, if the transparent LCD 12 displays the image S at a height of (T · P1) / (P1−t · v) [cm] as T1, the display of the image S on the transparent LCD 12 starts virtually. An image S having a height T moved for t seconds can be displayed. Therefore, when steps S925 to S926 are repeated to enlarge and display the image S on the transparent LCD 12, the time elapsed after the image S is displayed on the transparent LCD 12 is t [s], and (T · P1) / ( P1-t · v) [cm] may be displayed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of images displayed on the panel LCD 13 and the transparent LCD 12 in accordance with the flowcharts of FIGS. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the board LCD PDP 81b displays a decorative pattern 721 and a star-shaped character image 722 as a predetermined effect image (FIG. 9A). Then, with the passage of time, the decorative design 721 and the character image 722 are enlarged and displayed (FIG. 9B). This process corresponds to steps S913 to S915 that are repeatedly executed. Further, when the decorative design 721 and the character image 722 virtually reach the panel LCD 13 (Y in step S913), the panel LCD PDP 81b erases the decorative design 721 and the character image 722 from the panel LCD 13 at that timing (FIG. 9). (C) (d)).

  The panel LCD VDP 81b divides a portion representing the month 723 in the background image indicating the moon and the mountain, and displays a background image other than the portion representing the month 723 on the panel LCD 13. The board LCD VDP 81b deletes the decorative design 721 and the character image 722, and then displays only the background image other than the portion representing the moon 723 (FIG. 9E).

  On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the transparent LCD VDP 81a divides a portion representing the moon 723 in the background image showing the moon and the mountain and displays only the portion on the transparent LCD 12 (FIG. 9A to FIG. 9). FIG. 9 (d)). This process corresponds to steps S923 and S924 that are repeatedly executed. When the decorative design 721 and the character image 722 reach the transparent LCD 12 on a virtual basis (Y in step S924), the transparent LCD VDP 81a starts displaying the decorative design 721 and the character image 722 on the transparent LCD 12 (FIG. 9 ( e)) After that, the decorative design 721 and the character image 722 are enlarged and displayed.

  As a result, the player can enjoy the effect that the decorative pattern 721 and the character image 722 are approaching. Furthermore, it is possible to enjoy a three-dimensional background image in which the moon is in front (player side) and other backgrounds such as mountains are on the back side.

  As described above, according to the present invention, since the position where the image is displayed is physically changed using the panel LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13, the reality of the effect that the predetermined effect image approaches the player. Can be improved, and the production effect can be enhanced. Moreover, since the displayed image is enlarged, the reality of the effect that a predetermined effect image approaches the player can be further improved. Furthermore, since the effect image is erased on the panel LCD 13 and the effect image is displayed on the transparent LCD 12 after t_blank [s] has elapsed, the display screen is switched, so that the effect that the effect image is moving is more enhanced. It can be expressed in three dimensions, and the reality of the display representing the movement of the effect image can be further improved.

  In addition, since the decorative symbols directly related to the player's profit are displayed in the depth direction, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, by dividing the background image and displaying it on the panel LCD 13 and the transparent LCD 12, the background image can be represented in three dimensions, and the reality of the background image can be improved.

  Alternatively, the transparent LCD VDP 81a may start displaying the image S on the transparent LCD 12 at the same time when the panel LCD VDP 81b erases the image S on the panel LCD 13. Then, the switching timing of the LCD that displays the image S may be controlled differently depending on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. FIG. 10 shows the state in which the image S is erased on the panel LCD 13 and the display of the image S is started on the transparent LCD 12, and the switching timing of the LCD is controlled differently depending on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. It is explanatory drawing shown.

  If it is determined in step S300 that the result of variable display is out of sync, the CPU 56 transmits a display control command indicating that to the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b together with other display control commands. To do. In this case, the board LCD display control CPU 101b and the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a execute the same processing as steps S901 and S904, respectively. Thereafter, the board surface LCD display control CPU 101b simultaneously executes the processing of step S902 and step S903 t1 seconds after the image S is displayed on the board LCD 13. By executing steps S902 and S903 at the same time, the period t_blank during which the image S is not displayed does not occur.

  10 seconds after the image S is displayed on the panel LCD 13, the image S having the height Ta [cm] shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the panel LCD 13. At this time, since the relationship T / (D−t1 · v) = Ta / P2 is established, Ta = (T · P2) / (D−t1 · v) [cm]. In addition, the height of the image S to be displayed on the transparent LCD 12 is set to Tb [cm] t1 seconds after the image S is displayed on the panel LCD 13. At this time, since the relationship T / (D−t1 · v) = Tb / P1 is established, Tb = (T · P1) / (D−t1 · v) [cm]. Therefore, when the LCD is switched after t1 seconds, the image S may be displayed on the transparent LCD 12 with Tb = (T · P1) / (D−t1 · v) [cm]. Thereafter, the height of the image S on the transparent LCD 12 may be increased.

  The operations of the CPU 56, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a, and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b when it is determined in step S300 that the variable display result is a big hit are the same. However, the panel LCD display control CPU 101b executes the processing of step S902 and step S903 simultaneously t2 seconds after the image S is displayed on the panel LCD 13. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the case of t2> t1 is shown. In other words, when the big hit, the switching timing of the LCD is delayed. When t2 <t1, the switching timing of the LCD may be advanced at the time of a big hit.

  10 seconds after the image S is displayed on the panel LCD 13, the image S having a height Tc [cm] shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the panel LCD 13. At this time, since the relationship T / (D−t2 · v) = Tc / P2 is established, Tc = (T · P2) / (D−t2 · v) [cm]. Further, the height of the image S to be displayed on the transparent LCD 12 is Td [cm] after t2 seconds from the display of the image S on the panel LCD 13. At this time, since the relationship T / (D−t2 · v) = Td / P1 is established, Td = (T · P1) / (D−t2 · v) [cm]. Therefore, when the LCD is switched after t2 seconds, the image S may be displayed on the transparent LCD 12 with Td = (T · P1) / (D−t2 · v) [cm]. Thereafter, the height of the image S on the transparent LCD 12 may be increased.

  In this way, if the timing of switching the LCD is different depending on whether it is a big hit or not, depending on how the LCD that displays a predetermined effect image is changed, the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Here, the case where the switching timing of the LCD for displaying the image S is switched depending on whether or not it is a big hit is shown. The switching timing of the LCD that displays the image S is not limited to two types, and more types may be determined. The ratio of selecting individual timings (LCD switching timings) may vary depending on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. For example, it is assumed that timings such as after ta [s], tb [s], and tc [s] from the initial state are determined as LCD switching timings. At this time, the ratio of selecting “after ta [s] from the initial state” may be different as the LCD switching timing depending on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. The same applies to other LCD switching timings.

  In each of the above explanations, the case where a predetermined effect image such as a decorative design virtually displays a situation approaching the player has been shown. The state where the predetermined effect image moves virtually away from the player and passes through the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13 may be displayed on the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13. Hereinafter, a case will be described in which a predetermined effect image displays a situation in which the predetermined effect image moves so as to be virtually away from the player.

  Here, first, a predetermined effect image such as a decorative design virtually passes through the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13 starting from the position between the player's viewpoint and the transparent LCD 12, and from the player. The status of moving away shall be displayed. Then, the display of the predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 is stopped at the timing when the predetermined effect image reaches the transparent LCD 12 virtually. Furthermore, display of the predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13 is started at a timing when the predetermined effect image virtually reaches the panel LCD 13.

  In this case, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b instruct the transparent LCD VDP 81a and panel LCD VDP 81b to display an image based on the LCD control execution data, respectively. This process is the same as steps S901 and S904.

  Also, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a determines that it is time to stop displaying the predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 when the predetermined effect image such as a decorative design reaches the transparent LCD 12 virtually. This is notified to the transparent LCD VDP 81a. This process is similar to step S902, but differs from step S902 in that the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a notifies the transparent LCD VDP 81a. Based on this notification, the transparent LCD VDP 81a stops displaying a predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12.

  Further, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a determines that it is time to start displaying the predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13 when the predetermined effect image such as a decorative design virtually reaches the panel LCD 13. Then, the fact is notified to the board LCD display control CPU 101b. This process is similar to step S903, but differs from step S903 in that the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a notifies the board LCD display control CPU 101b.

  Upon receiving this notification, the panel LCD display control CPU 101b notifies the panel LCD VDP 81b that it is time to start displaying a predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13. This process is similar to step S905, but differs from step S905 in that the board LCD display control CPU 101b notifies the board LCD VDP 81b. The panel LCD VDP 81b starts displaying a predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13 based on the notification.

  Upon receiving the image display command from the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a, the transparent LCD VDP 81a executes the same processing as the panel LCD VDP 81b shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a commands the image display of the transparent LCD VDP 81a, the transparent LCD VDP 81a reads the designated background image from the CGROM 83a and stores it in the temporary storage area of the VRAM 84a. Then, the background image stored in the temporary storage area is divided. Further, the transparent LCD VDP 81a selects a part of the divided background images. The above processing is the same processing as steps S911 and S912. Note that the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a may instruct the transparent LCD VDP 81a based on the LCD control execution data as to how to divide the background image and which part to select after division.

  The transparent LCD VDP 81a does not have the time to stop displaying the predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12, that is, if the notification of the image display stop time is not received from the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a, the predetermined effect image. The predetermined effect image is reduced in accordance with the passage of time from the time when the display is started on the transparent LCD 12. The transparent LCD VDP 81a may read a predetermined effect image from the CGROM 83b. Subsequently, the enlarged predetermined effect image and a part of the selected background image are written in the display data writing area of the VRAM 84a. Then, based on the image data written in the display data writing area, a predetermined effect image and a part of the background image are displayed on the transparent LCD 12. Thereafter, the reduction and display of a predetermined effect image are repeated. As a result, the predetermined effect image is displayed on the transparent LCD 12 while being reduced. This process is the same as the process of repeating steps S913 to S915, except that the image is reduced.

  The transparent LCD VDP 81a receives the notification of the image display stop time from the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a when it is time to stop the display of the predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12, that is, the predetermined effect image. Is stopped and only a part of the selected background image is displayed. That is, a part of the selected background image is written in the display data writing area of the VRAM 84a. Then, based on the image data written in the display data, a part of the background image is displayed on the transparent LCD 12. This process is the same as step S916.

  The panel LCD VDP 81b that receives the image display command from the panel LCD display control CPU 101b executes the same processing as the transparent LCD VDP 81a shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the panel LCD display control CPU 101b instructs the panel LCD VDP 81b to display an image, the panel LCD VDP 81b reads the designated background image from the CGROM 83b and stores it in the temporary storage area of the VRAM 84b. Then, the background image stored in the temporary storage area is divided. Further, the panel LCD VDP 81b selects a part of the divided background images. The above processing is the same processing as steps S921 and S922. The panel LCD display control CPU 101b may instruct the panel LCD VDP 81b based on the LCD control execution data regarding how to divide the background image and which part to select after division. However, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b instruct each VDP to select a different divided area.

  The panel LCD VDP 81b writes a part of the selected background image in the display data writing area of the VRAM 84b. Then, a part of the background image is displayed on the panel LCD 13 based on the image data written in the display data writing area. If the panel LCD VDP 81b does not have a time to start displaying a predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13, that is, if the panel LCD display control CPU 101b does not notify the image display start time, one of the background images is displayed. Continue to display only the part. This process is the same as the process of repeating steps S923 and S924.

  On the other hand, if it is time to start displaying a predetermined effect image on the panel LCD 13, that is, if the panel LCD display control CPU 101 b notifies the image display start time, the predetermined effect image is displayed on the panel LCD 13. A predetermined effect image is reduced in accordance with the passage of time from the display start time. The panel LCD VDP 81b may read a predetermined effect image from the CGROM 83b. Subsequently, the reduced predetermined effect image and a part of the selected background image are written in the display data writing area of the VRAM 84b. Based on the image data written in the display data writing area, a predetermined effect image and part of the background image are displayed on the panel LCD 13. Thereafter, the image is repeatedly reduced and displayed. This process is the same as the process of repeating steps S925 and S926, except that the image is reduced.

  When the predetermined effect image is displayed so as to move away from the player, the display of the predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 is stopped at a timing representing a situation where the effect image virtually reaches the transparent LCD 12. Thereafter, with the notification from the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a to the panel LCD display control CPU 101b, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13 until an effect image display is notified to the panel LCD VDP 81b. Is not displayed. As described above, the non-display time (t_blank [s (seconds))) is v [cm / s] as the virtual moving speed of the predetermined effect image, and the display screen of the panel LCD 13 and the transparent LCD 12 When the distance from the display screen is P0 [cm], t_blank = P0 / v. That is, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a instructs the transparent LCD 12 to stop displaying a predetermined effect image, and then notifies the panel LCD display control CPU 101b to start image display so that t_blank = P0 / v.

  In addition, the size of the predetermined effect image that moves virtually (here, the height will be described as an example) is T [cm]. When the display of this effect image is started on the transparent LCD 12, it is displayed as an image having a height larger than T [cm], and then the height is reduced. At the timing when the predetermined effect image reaches the transparent LCD 12 virtually, the height of the effect image is set to T [cm], and the display of the predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 is stopped at the timing. Thereafter, after t_blank [s], display of the effect image is started on the panel LCD 13. The height of the effect image when the effect image starts to be displayed on the panel LCD 13 is T [cm]. Then, with the passage of time, the height of the effect image on the panel LCD 13 is reduced and displayed. Accordingly, when the display of the predetermined effect image is stopped on the transparent LCD 12 and when the display of the predetermined effect image is started on the panel LCD 13, the height (size) of the predetermined effect image to be displayed is matched.

  The height of the image S displayed on the panel LCD 13 and the transparent LCD 12 when displaying a state in which a predetermined effect image having a height T (hereinafter referred to as an image S) is virtually moved will be described. The image S is assumed to move virtually away from the player from a point W [cm] away from the player's viewpoint in the direction of the transparent LCD 12. The image S is assumed to move virtually at a speed v [cm / s]. However, since the movement of the image S is a virtual movement, the image is not physically moved. Similarly to the case shown in FIG. 8, the distance between the player's viewpoint and the display screen of the board LCD 13 is P2 [cm], and the distance between the player's viewpoint and the display screen of the transparent LCD 12 is P1 [cm]. To do. Further, it is assumed that P1> W and the virtual starting point of the image S is between the player's viewpoint and the transparent LCD. Further, the height of the image S when displaying the image S on the transparent LCD 12 is T1 [cm], and the height of the image S when displaying the image S on the panel LCD 13 is T2 [cm].

  When the transparent LCD 12 displays a situation in which the image S is virtually present at the initial position, the relationship T / W = T1 / P1 is established. Therefore, if the transparent LCD 12 displays the image S at a height of (T · P1) / W [cm] as T1, the image S having a height T that is virtually W [cm] away from the player's viewpoint. Can be shown. Thereafter, it is assumed that the image S moves away from the player at t [s (seconds)] at a virtual speed v [cm / s]. In this case, the virtual distance between the image S and the player's viewpoint is (W + t · v), and the relationship T / (W + t · v) = T1 / P1 is established. Therefore, T1 = (T · P1) / (W + t · v). Therefore, if the transparent LCD 12 displays the image S at a height of (T · P1) / (W + t · v) [cm] as T1, it displays the image S of the height T moved virtually t seconds. Can do.

  Therefore, in order to reduce and represent the situation in which the image S virtually approaches the transparent LCD 12, the height T1 of the image S displayed on the transparent LCD 12 is expressed as (T · P1) / (W + t · v) Display as [cm].

  The timing at which the image S virtually reaches the transparent LCD 12 and the display of the image S is stopped on the transparent LCD 12 may be determined as follows. The distance that the image S virtually moves to the transparent LCD 12 is (P1-W) [cm]. Since the virtual moving speed of the image S is v [cm / s], the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a performs (P1-W) / v [s] after the timing when the image S starts to move virtually. The display time of the image display may be notified, and the display of the image S may be deleted on the transparent LCD 12. At this time, the height of the image S is T [cm].

  Thereafter, after t_blank = P0 / v [s], display of the image S on the panel LCD 13 may be started. Note that P0 = P2-P1. In addition, the initial value of T2 when the display of the image S is started on the panel LCD 13 is T [cm]. That is, the height is the same as when the image S is erased by the transparent LCD 12.

  The virtual distance between the image S and the player's viewpoint after t seconds from the display of the image S on the panel LCD 13 can be expressed as P2 + t · v [cm]. In this case, T / ( P2 + t · v) = T2 / P2 is established. Therefore, if the panel LCD 13 displays the image S at a height of (T · P2) / (P2 + t · v) [cm] as T2, the display of the image S on the panel LCD 13 starts virtually t seconds. The image S having the moved height T can be displayed. Accordingly, when the image S is displayed on the panel LCD 13 in a reduced size, the elapsed time after the image S is displayed on the panel LCD 12 is t [s], and (T · P2) / (P2 + t · v) [cm]. Show it.

  As described above, according to the present invention, an effect that a predetermined effect image moves away from a player can be realized with natural movement, and an effect can be enhanced. Furthermore, since the effect image is erased by the transparent LCD 12 and the effect image is displayed on the panel LCD 13 after t_blank [s] has elapsed, the display screen is switched, so that the effect that the effect image is moving is more effective. It can be represented in three dimensions, and the display reality representing the movement of the effect image can be improved.

  At the same time that the transparent LCD VDP 81a erases the image S on the transparent LCD 12, the panel LCD VDP 81b may start displaying the image S on the panel LCD 13. Then, the switching timing of the LCD that displays the image S may be controlled differently depending on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Hereinafter, a case will be described in which the image S on the transparent LCD 12 is deleted, the display of the image S on the panel LCD 13 is started, and the switching timing of the LCD is controlled differently depending on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit.

  If it is determined in step S300 that the result of variable display is out of sync, the CPU 56 transmits a display control command indicating that to the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b together with other display control commands. To do. In this case, the board LCD display control CPU 101b and the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a execute the same processes as steps S901 and S904 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a stops the display of the predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 both after the display of the image S on the transparent LCD 12 and both of the transparent LCD VPD 81a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b. Notify at the same time. By simultaneously notifying in this way, a period t_blank during which the image S is not displayed does not occur.

  Te [cm] is the height of the image S displayed on the transparent LCD 12 t1 seconds after the image S is displayed on the transparent LCD 12. At this time, since the relationship T / (W + t1 · v) = Te / P1 is established, Te = (T · P1) / (W + t1 · v) [cm]. Moreover, the height of the image S to be displayed on the panel LCD 13 is set to Tf [cm] t1 seconds after the image S is displayed on the transparent LCD 12. At this time, since the relationship T / (W + t1 · v) = Tf / P2 is established, Tf = (T · P2) / (W + t1 · v) [cm]. Accordingly, when the LCD is switched after t1 seconds, the image S may be displayed on the panel LCD 13 at Tf = (T · P2) / (W + t1 · v) [cm]. Thereafter, the height of the image S on the panel LCD 13 may be lowered.

  The operations of the CPU 56, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a, and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b when it is determined in step S300 that the variable display result is a big hit are the same. However, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a stops the display of a predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 both after the display of the image S on the transparent LCD 12 and both of the transparent LCD VPD 81a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b. Notify at the same time. By simultaneously notifying in this way, a period t_blank during which the image S is not displayed does not occur. It should be noted that t2 ≠ t1. If t2> t1, the switching timing of the LCD is delayed at the time of big hit. On the other hand, if t2 <t1, the switching timing of the LCD is advanced at the time of big hit.

  The height of the image S displayed on the transparent LCD 12 t2 seconds after the image S is displayed on the transparent LCD 12 is defined as Tg [cm]. At this time, since the relationship T / (W + t2 · v) = Tg / P1 is established, Tg = (T · P1) / (W + t2 · v) [cm]. In addition, the height of the image S to be displayed on the panel LCD 13 is set to Th [cm] t2 seconds after the image S is displayed on the transparent LCD 12. At this time, since the relationship T / (W + t2 · v) = Th / P2 is established, Th = (T · P2) / (W + t2 · v) [cm]. Therefore, when the LCD is switched after t2 seconds, the image S may be displayed on the panel LCD 13 at Th = (T · P2) / (W + t2 · v) [cm]. Thereafter, the height of the image S on the panel LCD 13 may be lowered.

  In this way, if the timing of switching the LCD is different depending on whether it is a big hit or not, depending on how the LCD that displays a predetermined effect image is changed, the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Here, the case where the switching timing of the LCD for displaying the image S is switched depending on whether or not it is a big hit is shown. Similar to the case where the image S is displayed so as to appear closer to the player, the switching timing of the LCD for displaying the image S is not limited to two types, and more types may be determined. The ratio of selecting individual timings (LCD switching timings) may vary depending on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit.

  In the above embodiment, the transparent LCD display control CPU 101a and the panel LCD display control CPU 101b are separately provided on the symbol control board 80. One display control CPU is provided on the symbol control board 80, and the display control CPU controls the transparent LCD VDP 81a and the panel LCD VDP 81b to display a predetermined effect image on the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13. Also good. In this case, one display control CPU controls enlargement or reduction of the image and LCD switching control. The transparent LCD VDP 81a, CGROM 83a, and VRAM 84a, and the panel LCD VDP 81b, CGROM 83b, and VRAM 84b are provided in the same manner as shown in FIG.

    In the above embodiment, the case where separate CGROMs 83a and 83b are provided for the transparent LCD VDP 81a and the panel LCD VDP 81b is shown. The transparent LCD VDP 81a and the panel LCD VDP 81b may read image data from a common CGROM. In this case, the common CGROM may be configured to prohibit access from the other VDP when one VDP reads an image.

  The same image may be displayed simultaneously on the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13. For example, when a predetermined effect image is displayed on either the transparent LCD 12 or the panel LCD 13, the same effect image may be displayed on the other LCD with the same size. Further, an image (for example, a background image) other than the predetermined effect image may be displayed on the transparent LCD 12 and the panel LCD 13 at the same time.

  In the present invention, the effect image is enlarged or reduced at a predetermined ratio. However, the predetermined ratio does not always indicate a constant ratio, and the image size is increased at a predetermined ratio corresponding to the passage of time t. Or it means to reduce.

  In the above embodiment, the following modes are also disclosed.

  The depth movement display control means (for example, a part that executes the same processing as steps S913 to S915 and the same processing as steps S925 and S926) is the first image display device (for example, the first liquid crystal display device 12 (transparent LCD 12). )) Is displayed in a predetermined effect image (for example, a decorative pattern, a character image, an effect image that is displayed when the decorative pattern is stopped or when the character image is displayed, and the state is "reach" A reduction display means for reducing the display size of a character image or the like that notifies the user as time elapses (for example, a process similar to the process of repeating steps S913 to S915 is performed, and the process of reducing the image is executed. Display screen switching means (for example, a part that executes processing similar to steps S902, S903, and S905) , Manner of display is switched to the second image display device at a predetermined timing a predetermined a predetermined effect image has been reduced by reduction display means (for example, the second liquid crystal display device 13 (board LCD 13)). According to such an aspect, the effect that the predetermined effect image moves away from the player can be realized with improved reality.

  Further, the depth movement display control means displays a display size of a predetermined effect image to be displayed with a predetermined ratio with respect to time (this predetermined ratio is not always a constant value, and the size can be expressed with the passage of time t. And the display screen switching means is displayed on the first image display device by causing the player to visually recognize that the predetermined effect image is moving in the depth direction at a predetermined speed. After elapse of time (for example, P0 / v [s]) required to delete the predetermined effect image that has been performed and move the distance between the first image display device and the second image display device at the speed A mode of displaying a predetermined effect image on the second image display device. According to such a configuration, a delay time corresponding to the distance between the first image display device and the second image display device (movement time corresponding to the distance) is provided, so that a predetermined effect image is received from the player. It is possible to realize a display that makes it appear as if it is moving away with improved reality.

It is a front view which shows the front of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a basic circuit and a symbol control board. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the display control by CPU of panel LCD display control, and CPU for transparent LCD display control. It is a flowchart which shows the display process in VDP for panel LCDs. It is a flowchart which shows the display process in VDP for transparent LCD. It is explanatory drawing which shows the height of the image displayed on the board surface LCD and transparent LCD in the case of displaying the state where the predetermined | prescribed effect image of height T moves virtually. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the image displayed on board | substrate surface LCD and transparent LCD. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which controls the switching timing of LCD differently by erasing the production | presentation in board | substrate LCD, starting the display of an image in transparent LCD, and whether the variable display result becomes a big hit.

Explanation of symbols

11 decorative design display device 12 first liquid crystal display device (transparent LCD)
13 Second liquid crystal display device (panel LCD)
56 CPU
80 Design control board 81a Transparent LCD VDP
83a CGROM
84a VRAM
81b VDP for LCD
83b CGROM
84b VRAM
101a Transparent LCD display control CPU
101b CPU for LCD display control on panel

Claims (6)

A specific gaming state that includes variable display means that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information becomes a specific display result A gaming machine that can be controlled
The variable display means includes a first image display device that displays an image on a display screen visible from the outside,
A second image display device disposed on the back side of the display screen of the first image display device and displaying an image on a display screen different from the display screen of the first image display device;
The display screen of the second image display device is configured to be visible via the display screen of the first image display device,
A predetermined effect image is displayed on the first image display device or the second image display device, and the display size of the predetermined effect image to be displayed is enlarged or reduced as time elapses. Depth movement display control means for performing depth movement display control that allows the player to visually recognize that the effect image is moving in the depth direction,
The depth movement display control means includes display screen switching means for switching a predetermined effect image displayed on one image display device to be displayed on the other image display device when performing depth movement display control. A gaming machine characterized by including. The depth movement display control means includes enlargement display means for enlarging the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the second image display device as time elapses,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display screen switching means switches and displays the predetermined effect image magnified by the magnification display means on the first image display device at a predetermined timing. Whether to determine whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, prior determination means for determining before the display result is derived and displayed,
The display screen switching means moves the depth at a timing selected at a different ratio between when the prior determination means sets the display result as the specific display result from among a plurality of predetermined timings. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when display control is being performed, a predetermined effect image displayed on one image display device is displayed by switching to the other image display device. The depth movement display control means expands the display size of the predetermined effect image to be displayed at a predetermined ratio with respect to time, so that the predetermined effect image moves in the depth direction at a predetermined speed. Make it visible,
The display screen switching means deletes the predetermined effect image displayed on the second image display device, and moves the distance between the first image display device and the second image display device at the speed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined effect image is displayed on the first image display device after a lapse of time required. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined effect image is identification information. A background image display means for displaying a background image as a background of the effect image;
The background image display means divides the background image, displays a part of the divided background image on the first image display device, and displays the other part of the divided background image on the second image display device. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising display means.

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