JP2006034522A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve the display effect in the three-dimensional display. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has an image display screen 364 able to display the display images and a rotor motor 350 which drives the image display screen 364 to rotate fast and a sub CPU 301, an advance notice image control circuit 308, a projector 361 and the like for displaying the given images on the image display screen 364. This generates the after image phenomenon of the images to vary the directions of turning the images continuously at each given angle of rotation of the image display screen 364. Thus, the utilization of the after-image phenomenon enables the display of the prescribed three-dimensional images. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique effective when applied to a gaming machine including a display device capable of displaying a stereoscopic image.

Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that displays a stereoscopic image by a parallax barrier method has been provided (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-119687 A

  In such a conventional gaming machine, since a position where a suitable stereoscopic image can be viewed is determined in advance, the viewing angle is narrow and the stereoscopic display is not correctly performed when the viewpoint is changed. Therefore, a sufficient 3D (stereoscopic) image could not be shown to the player.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the display effect of stereoscopic display.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes display means (video display screen 364, LCD, EL, projector 361, etc.) capable of displaying an image (display image) and rotation for driving the display means to rotate at high speed. A drive device (rotor motor 350) and display control means (sub CPU 301, preview image control circuit 308, projector 361, etc.) for displaying a predetermined image on the display means are provided, and the display means that rotates at high speed makes the image three-dimensional. It is characteristically displayed.

  Thereby, an afterimage phenomenon occurs, and a predetermined stereoscopic image can be displayed by using the afterimage phenomenon.

  Further, the display control means displays an image corresponding to the rotation angle of the display means on the display means.

  As a result, an afterimage phenomenon of an image with continuously different orientations occurs at every predetermined rotation angle of the display means. By using this afterimage phenomenon, for example, the direction of the display character is changed depending on the viewing direction. 3D image display effect can be improved.

  Further, the display control means displays an image on the display means when a predetermined display condition is satisfied (for example, at the time of reach notice).

  Thereby, for example, it is possible to dramatically increase the effect of the display under predetermined display conditions.

  The display means includes a display screen (image display screen 364) on which an image is displayed and a projection means (projector 361) that projects an image on the display screen.

  Thereby, since the structure is simplified, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes an image enlarging unit (reflecting plates 362a and 362b) for enlarging and displaying an image projected by the projecting unit on the display screen.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to make a projection means compact.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the present invention, the display control means displays a predetermined image on the display means that is driven to rotate at high speed by the rotation drive means, and this causes an afterimage phenomenon, and this afterimage phenomenon. By using, a predetermined stereoscopic image can be displayed.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the display control means displays the image according to the rotation angle of the display means on the display means. Thus, the direction is changed at every predetermined rotation angle of the display means. The afterimage phenomenon of different images continuously occurs, and by utilizing this afterimage phenomenon, a stereoscopic image corresponding to the rotation angle of the display means can be displayed. For example, the direction of the display character can be changed according to the viewing direction, and the display effect of the stereoscopic display can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the display control means displays an image on the display means when a predetermined display condition is satisfied, so that when the predetermined display condition is satisfied (at the time of reach notice) Etc.) can be dramatically improved.

  Furthermore, since the display means comprises a display screen on which an image is displayed and a projection means for projecting the image on the display screen, this simplifies the structure and reduces the manufacturing cost.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the image enlarging means for enlarging and displaying the image projected by the projecting means is included on the display screen, the projecting means can be made compact.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the ball game machine (hereinafter referred to as “game machine”) 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1-16 has shown one Embodiment of the gaming machine 1 to which the prepaid card system is applied. First, based on FIG. 1, it demonstrates from the structure of the game machine in this Embodiment.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 that functions as a part of the gaming machine body, and a front door 3 that is attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. ing.

  An upper plate 5 for storing game balls used for games and receiving game balls to be paid out and a lower plate 6 for receiving game balls overflowing from the upper plate 5 are attached to the operation unit 4 in a vertical arrangement. . Further, a handle 7 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 6 to cause the launching device 90 (FIG. 3) to perform a game ball launch operation, and an ashtray 8 is provided on the left side of the lower tray 6. Further, the upper plate 5 is provided with a ball lending operation panel 9 for performing a ball lending operation or the like in the gaming machine 1.

  A game board 50 (FIG. 2) is attached to the upper front surface of the front door 3. Further, the front door 3 is provided with a decorative frame 10 so as to be positioned in front of the periphery of a gaming unit 52 described later. A transparent plate 16 made of a glass plate or the like is attached to the decorative frame 10 so as to cover the game unit 52 from the front side, and a pair of left and right speakers 11 are disposed on the upper portion of the decorative frame 10. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 50 attached to the upper front surface of the front door 3 includes a substantially circular game part 52 surrounded by a pair of guide rails 51 on the surface thereof. A plurality of obstacle members 53 such as obstacle nails and windmills are arranged, and a plurality of special symbols are variably displayed, and an image display device (LCD) 54 that displays an effect image, a background image, and the like, and a normal symbol A normal symbol display unit 55 (image display is performed in the image display device 54) that displays a variation, and a normal symbol start that starts variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 55 on condition that the game ball has passed. A gate 60, a plurality of winning openings, and an out opening 56 for discharging game balls that have not won any winning opening from the gaming portion 52 are provided.

  The above winning holes are divided into a plurality of types depending on their functions. A general winning hole 59 that discharges a predetermined number of winning balls on condition that a gaming ball has been won, a state where it is easy to accept gaming balls, and it is difficult to accept gaming balls. Start that has a variable member that can be switched between states (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary electric accessory 61”), and starts to display a special symbol on the image display device 54 on condition that a game ball has been won. When the special symbol on the image display device 54 stops in a predetermined display mode and shifts to a specific gaming state, the special winning port 63 is controlled so that the door is opened and closed a predetermined number of times according to a predetermined setting. It consists of.

  The normal symbol start gate 60 is provided on the upper left side of the start winning opening 62, and detects a passing game ball. The passing ball of the normal symbol start gate 60 can be stored on hold, and based on this passing memory, the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 55 is performed. Further, four normal symbol storage LEDs 64 for displaying the number of stored passages of the normal symbol start gate 60 are provided on the upper right side of the image display device 54. The number of stored passages of the normal symbol start gate 60 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol storage LEDs 64.

  On the left and right sides of the start winning opening 62, there are provided tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessories 61 that can be switched between a state where it is easy to receive a game ball and a state where it is difficult to receive a game ball. The normal electric accessory 61 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball in a normal state, and when the normal symbol display portion 55 is “winning”, it is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). The game ball can be switched to a state where it can be easily received.

  In addition, the winning ball to the start winning opening 62 can be memorized, and based on this memorized memory, the change display of the symbols on the image display device 54 is performed. Above the image display device 54, four special symbol storage LEDs 65 for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning opening 62 are provided. The number of winning prizes stored in the start winning opening 62 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the special symbol memory LED 65.

  The image display device 54 is composed of a liquid crystal display device provided substantially at the center of the gaming unit 52, and variably displays a plurality of special symbols displayed as images, and performs animation display corresponding to the gaming state. A game production can be performed.

  The special symbols displayed on the image display device 54 are composed of numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,..., “9”, “10”, “11”, and the combination of the numbers that are stopped and displayed is “0”. ”“ 0 ”“ 0 ”,“ 7 ”“ 7 ”“ 7 ”, etc., the case where all three pieces have the same number is designated as“ big hit ”, and is specified that is more advantageous to the player than the general gaming state The game state can be entered.

  This specific game state is a game state in which, for example, a special prize opening SOL72S described later opens and closes the door of the special prize opening 63 a predetermined number of times, thereby making it easier to win more game balls than in the general gaming state. is there.

  The normal symbol display section 55 is displayed as an image in the image display device 54. In the normal symbol display section 55, for example, two normal symbols flash alternately. When the two normal symbols stop flashing and “win” is displayed, the start winning opening 62 is displayed. Is switched to a state in which a game ball can be easily received for a predetermined time, thereby making it easy to win the game ball at the start winning opening 62.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the normal symbol display unit 55 can be configured by including two normal symbol display LEDs, and can also be configured by, for example, a 7-segment display. In this case, as a normal symbol displayed on the 7-segment display, for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”. The case where “3” or “7” is reached is “win”.

  In addition, a notice display device 310 for displaying a stereoscopic video is provided above the image display device 54. A part of the notice display device 310 is embedded in the game board 50.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, and a payout / launch control circuit 70.

  This control system has the main control circuit 200 as a main component and is mounted on the back of the game board 50.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout / launch control circuit 70 of the gaming machine 1.

  This card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing the lending / launching control circuit 70 to lend a game ball in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 9, and a record read by the reading means described above. There is writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the information, and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion slot. .

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that performs a gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 in accordance with a preset program, and a reset signal for returning various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 to be generated, a main RAM 203 for storing various data necessary for the main CPU 201 to operate, a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, and a big hit determination by random lottery A main ROM 202 is mounted which stores a big hit determination table to be referred to, a normal hit determination table to be referred to when a normal hit determination is made by random number lottery, and various probability tables to be referred to when a lottery is drawn.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 62), and the number of passing memories counted by the main CPU 201 (ordinary symbols). A passing memory counter is provided for storing the number of passing balls of the starting gate 60).

  Here, the main CPU 201 performs a big hit determination process for determining a big hit when a game ball wins the start winning opening 62 and a start win is generated, and a fluctuation for executing a special symbol fluctuation display based on the big hit determination result. It is a variable display pattern determining means for determining a display pattern.

  Specifically, when the start winning is generated, the main CPU 201 determines that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and based on the result of the big hit determination, the main CPU 201 displays a variable display pattern for instructing a variable display pattern for executing a variable symbol display. Generate and set a pattern command and a command for designating a variable display stop pattern. Further, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining the content displayed on the normal symbol display section.

  Further, when the determined (special symbol) variable display pattern is reach (for example, per normal reach, per normal reach, per super reach, per super reach, etc.), the reach is displayed in a variable manner on the image display device 54. Before, a reach notice effect command transmission means for transmitting a reach notice effect command relating to a notification instruction of reach notice to the sub control circuit 300 is provided.

  Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a variable display pattern command when a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, when a start prize is generated). When the sub CPU 301 receives a variable display pattern command from the main control circuit 200, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the received variable display pattern command.

  The sub CPU 301 changes the data for instructing the image control circuit 305 with time so that display is performed according to the effect pattern included in the set control data.

  The image control circuit 305 executes an instruction of the sub CPU 301 that is transmitted every predetermined time, so that, for example, a special symbol or a background image corresponding to the variable display pattern is displayed on the image display device 54.

  Further, the main CPU 201 constitutes a big prize opening SOL control means for controlling the big prize opening SOL72S so as to open and close the door of the big prize opening 63 when the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state.

  The I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200 is usually provided inside the symbol start gate 60 and is a sensor that detects the passing of a game ball. Is connected to a start winning port SW19a. In addition, a V / count SW 19Sd, which is a sensor for detecting a winning game ball, is provided in a continuous winning port in the big winning port 63, and is provided in a normal winning port in the big winning port 63, and detects a winning game ball. A count SW 19Se that is a sensor, a general winning slot SW 19Sb that is a sensor that detects a game ball won in the general winning slot 59, and a backup clear SW 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203 are connected. In addition, a launch ball sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball launched from the launch device 90 by the operation of the handle 7 and the guide rail 51 returned without reaching the board surface of the game board 50 of the fired one. A return ball sensor (not shown) for detecting the game ball is connected. Further, the I / O port 205 includes a start port SOL (solenoid) 71S for switching the normal electric accessory 61 as an actuator between a state in which a game ball is easily received and a state in which a game ball is difficult to be received, A grand prize opening SOL (solenoid) 72S for opening and closing the door 63, a seesaw SOL (solenoid) 73S for driving a seesaw in the big prize opening 63, and the like are connected.

  When each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200, and the main CPU 201 drives and controls each of the actuators 71S, 72S, and 73S according to the input detection signal. . Control commands are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300 and the payout / launch control circuit 70, respectively, and the image display device 54 is transmitted by the sub control circuit 300 and the payout / fire control circuit 70. In addition, the operations of the speaker 11, the lamp / LED 39a, the dispensing device 82, the launching device 90, and the like are controlled.

  The payout / launch control circuit 70 is connected to a payout device 82 and a launch device 90 for paying out award balls, rental balls, and the like. The payout / launch control circuit 70 drives and controls the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 59, the grand winning opening 63, and the like. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, the payout / launch control circuit 70 controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as payable balls. Further, the dispensing / firing control circuit 70 drives and controls the firing solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 7. Thereby, a game ball is fired from the launching device 90.

  The handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  In the sub control circuit 300, a sub CPU 301, a work RAM 303, and a program ROM 302 are mounted. The sub CPU 301 interprets the command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port 304, and controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, the preview image control circuit 308, etc. according to the interpretation result. I do. In the program ROM 302, the sub CPU 301 controls a process for controlling the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, a control program for controlling the process of the audio control circuit 306, which will be described later. The reach notice lottery table to be referred to in the reach notice lottery process in step 310-2 of the notice display control process (FIG. 16), and the stereoscopic video image data to be the basis of the display image displayed on the video display screen 364 described later are determined. In some cases, a stereoscopic display image determination table referred to by the sub CPU 301, a control program for controlling the processing of the lamp control circuit 307, and the like are stored and stored. The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program.

  The image control circuit 305 executes a display such as a special symbol variation display on the image display device 54 in accordance with the control from the sub CPU 301. The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the sub CPU 301 Based on the control, the image data stored in the image data ROM 305b is used to generate data for executing a display such as a special symbol variation display, and the VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a and the VDP 305a generate the data. And a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d for converting display image data into an analog signal.

  For example, under the control of the sub CPU 301, the image control circuit 305 performs an image display control process such as causing the image display device 54 to variably display a special symbol and a background image corresponding to the result of the big hit determination. Further, the image control circuit 305 and the image display device 54 notify the presence / absence of the reach effect in the game, the type of reach effect to be generated, or the reliability of the jackpot occurrence according to the effect display mode at the time of the special symbol variation display. Is configured.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display on the image display device 54 based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). . The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. The VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data by causing the image display device 54 to scan through the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  The image data ROM 305b displays image data for displaying special symbols, background image data for displaying a background on the display screen of the image display device 54, demonstration effect image data for displaying a demonstration effect, and a guide menu. Guide menu image data and game information image data for displaying each game information are stored. Here, each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary for displaying each image on the display screen of the image display device 54.

  In the reach notice lottery table, random numbers extracted from a random number generator (not shown) that generates a certain range of random numbers in the reach notice lottery process in step 310-2 of the notice display control process (FIG. 16) to be described later. , Used to draw a lottery whether or not it is won. For example, when the winning data registered in the reach notice lottery table is “3”, “5”, “7”, the random numbers extracted from the random number generator are “3”, “5”, or “7”. If it is, it will be won, and if it is any other random number, it will be lost.

In addition, when the sub control circuit 300 receives a reach notice effect command from the main CPU 201, the sub CPU 301 includes reach notice effect image determination means for determining stereoscopic image data based on the command. In the present embodiment, the stereoscopic video image data determined when the sub-control circuit 300 receives the reach notice effect command is stereoscopic video image data associated with the chick item shown in FIG. .
The sub CPU 301 includes motor drive control means for driving and controlling a rotating body motor 350 and a motor sensor 351 to be described later, and reference position detection means for detecting the reference position of the video display screen 364 detected by the motor sensor 351. I have.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 includes a rotation angle calculation unit that calculates the rotation angle of the video display screen 364. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 determines the number of rotations of the rotating body motor 350 (the number of rotations is obtained by the sub CPU 301 confirming the integrated amount of pulses output from the sub CPU 301 to the rotating body motor 350). Based on the reference position detected from the motor sensor 351, the rotation angle of the video display screen 364 is calculated.

  In addition, the sub CPU 301 includes a rotation angle corresponding image determination unit that determines corresponding stereoscopic video image data according to the rotation angle calculated by the rotation angle calculation unit.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 controls the preview image control circuit 308 to convert the stereoscopic video image data determined by the reach notification effect image determination unit and the rotation angle corresponding image determination unit into a display image, and the display image is converted into the display image. Display image display means for displaying on the video display screen 364 is provided.

  For example, when the sub control circuit 300 receives a reach notice effect command and displays a reach notice image, the sub CPU 301 detects the reference position of the motor sensor 351 after driving the rotating body motor 350.

  Next, the sub CPU 301 displays the stereoscopic video image data at the reference position on the video display screen 364. For example, when the angle of the video display screen 364 at the reference position is 0 degree, the stereoscopic image data (a) related to the chick item and also related to the rotation angle of 0 degree is displayed. And the display image is displayed on the video display screen 364. Then, each time the rotation angle of the video display screen 364 changes, the sub CPU 301 converts the stereoscopic video image data related to the rotation angle into a display image, and displays the display image on the video display screen 364. The sub-control circuit 300 receives the reach notice effect command and repeatedly displays the reach notice image until a predetermined time elapses.

  The preview image control circuit 308 executes display of a display image on the video display screen 364 of the preview display device 310 in accordance with control from the sub CPU 301, and an image data ROM 308b for storing stereoscopic video image data. Based on the control from the sub CPU 301 and the VRAM 308c provided with two buffer areas, data for executing display image display is generated using the image data for stereoscopic video stored in the image data ROM 308b. And a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 308d that converts image data generated by the high-performance graphic processor 308a into an analog signal (converts image data into a display image). .

  For example, the notice image control circuit 308 displays a display image corresponding to the reach notice and the rotation angle of the image display screen 364 on the image display screen 364 of the notice display device 310 based on the control of the sub CPU 301. Display image display control processing is performed.

  Further, the image control circuit 305 and the notice display device 310 constitute reach notice notice means for notifying the reach notice by the video display screen 364.

  Here, the high-performance graphic processor 308a performs the same operation as the VDP 305a. However, the high-performance graphic processor 308a can display an image much faster than the VDP 305a. Therefore, it is suitable for displaying an image corresponding to the rotation angle on the image display screen 364 rotating at a high speed of 720 to 900 rpm.

  The high-performance graphic processor 308a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display on the video display screen 364 based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time. The high-performance graphic processor 308a reads predetermined stereoscopic video image data from the image data ROM 308b, develops it into the VRAM 308c, and reads the developed stereoscopic video image data from the VRAM 308c. Specifically, the high-performance graphic processor 308a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 308c, and reads out image data for stereoscopic video that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. . The high-performance graphic processor 308 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The high-performance graphic processor 308a converts the read stereoscopic image data into a display image by the D / A conversion circuit 308d. Then, the display image is sent to a projector 361 described later, so that the display image is displayed on the video display screen 364.

  The image data ROM 308b stores stereoscopic video image data for displaying a display image on the video display screen 364. Here, the image data for stereoscopic video includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary for displaying each display image on the video display screen 364.

  Next, image data stored as stereoscopic video image data will be described.

  For example, as shown in the stereoscopic display video determination table of FIG. 10, stereoscopic video image data (a) to (c) is stored in association with the chick item. Furthermore, as shown in the stereoscopic display video determination table in FIG. 10, for example, the stereoscopic display image data associated with the chick item is stored in association with the rotation angle of the video display screen 364. For example, the stereoscopic video image data (a) shown in (1) of FIG. 5 is stored in association with a rotation angle of 0 degree, and the stereoscopic video image data (b) shown in (2) of FIG. The stereoscopic image data (c) shown in (3) of FIG. 5 is stored in association with the rotation angle of 275 degrees.

  In the present embodiment, stereoscopic video image data representing a chick image whose direction is changed by 5 degrees is stored in association with each other at every rotation angle of 5 degrees.

  When the rotation angle of the video display screen 364 is around 180 degrees (that is, when the video display screen 364 is directed to the back side (the side where the display image is not shown)), the video display screen 364 is displayed on the video display screen 364. Since it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the display image, it is not necessary to associate stereoscopic image data for displaying the display image.

  A speaker 11 is connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speaker 11 generates sound based on the input sound signal.

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a performs lighting display or the like based on the input signal.

  Note that each process in the gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300, but the main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

Next, the detailed configuration of the notice display device 310 and the principle of stereoscopic video will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a side view for explaining the principle of the stereoscopic display device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a front view of the stereoscopic display device shown in FIG.
6 and 7, the notice display device 310 is provided on a circular rotator 360, a video display screen 364 provided on the top of the rotator and capable of displaying a display image, and provided on the top of the rotator 360. The reflection plate 362a that reflects the display image projected from the projector 361 to the reflection plate 362b and the reflection plate 362b that is provided on the rotating body 360 and reflects the display image reflected from the reflection plate 362a to the video display screen 364. And a projector 361 for projecting the display image sent from the preview image control circuit 308 to the video display screen 364 via the reflectors 362a and 362b. A rotating body motor 350 that rotates at a high speed (the image display screen 36 is driven by rotating the rotating body 360 at a high speed). And the reflectors 362a, 362b and the like are also driven to rotate at a high speed.) And a motor sensor 351 mounted on the rotating shaft of the rotating body motor 350 and detecting the reference position of the video display screen 364 by a photo encoder. Yes.
Further, the video display screen 364 and the like are covered with a transparent case 365 that is dome-shaped and transparent.

  Further, the reflection plates 362a and 362b constitute an image enlarging means for enlarging and displaying the display image projected from the projector 361 on the video display screen 364.

  Note that when the video display screen 364 is rotationally driven at a high speed (720 to 900 rpm) by the rotating body motor 350, an afterimage of the display image displayed on the video display screen 364 is generated. To the player who visually recognizes the afterimage, a stereoscopic image appears to be displayed.

  Since the preview display device 310 is configured as described above, a display image generated by converting the image data for stereoscopic video is projected from the projector 361 onto the reflector 362a under the control of the preview image control circuit 308. Then, the display image is reflected from the reflecting plate 362a to the reflecting plate 362b. Then, the display image is reflected on the video display screen 364 by the reflecting plate 362b, so that the display image is displayed on the video display screen 364. The video display screen 364 is rotated at a high speed by the rotating body motor 350 so that a stereoscopic video can be seen.

  Next, a display image displayed on the video display screen 364 will be described. FIG. 8 is a simplified diagram showing a case where the stereoscopic display device shown in FIG. 6 is looked down from above.

  FIG. 8 shows the video display screen 364 when the rotation angle is 0 degree (a ′), the video display screen 364 when the rotation angle is 45 degrees (b ′), and the rotation angle is 275 degrees. (C ′), which is a video display screen 364 in the case of FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the shaded portion of the video display screen 364 is the front side (the side on which the display image is shown). In FIG. 8, devices other than the transparent case 365 and the video display screen 364 are omitted. Further, the left side from the VV line shown in FIG. 8 is a portion embedded in the game board 50.

  In the present embodiment, the stereoscopic video that can be seen varies depending on the angle at which the video display screen 364 is viewed, for example, as follows.

  (1) in FIG. 9 is a stereoscopic video that is visible when the video display screen 364 is viewed from the direction (a) shown in FIG. From this direction, an afterimage of the display image displayed on the video display screen 364 at the position (a ′) can be seen. Further, since the rotation angle of the video display screen 364 in this case is 0 degree, as shown in the table of FIG. 10, the stereoscopic video image data (a) of FIG. 5 is displayed as a display image. ing. Therefore, the player can view a stereoscopic image in which the chick is facing left as shown in (1) of FIG.

  (2) in FIG. 9 is a stereoscopic video that is visible when the video display screen 364 is viewed from the direction (b) shown in FIG. From this direction, an afterimage of the display image displayed on the video display screen 364 at the position (b ′) can be seen. In addition, since the rotation angle of the video display screen 364 in this case is 45 degrees, as shown in the table of FIG. 10, the stereoscopic video image data (b) of FIG. 5 is displayed as a display image. ing. Therefore, the player can view a stereoscopic image in which the chick is facing the front as shown in (2) of FIG.

  (3) in FIG. 9 is a stereoscopic video that is visible when the video display screen 364 is viewed from the direction (c) shown in FIG. From this direction, an afterimage of the display image displayed on the video display screen 364 at the position (c ′) can be seen. Further, since the rotation angle of the video display screen 364 in this case is 275 degrees, as shown in the table of FIG. 10, the stereoscopic video image data (c) of FIG. 5 is displayed as a display image. ing. Therefore, the player can see a stereoscopic image in which the chick is facing the licked back as shown in (3) of FIG.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 11A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec). Moreover, FIG.11 (b) is a flowchart which shows the main process of the game machine 1 in this Embodiment.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 11A, in step 100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step 110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a big hit determination random number value and a normal hit determination random number value (small hit determination random value).

  In step 120, the main CPU 201 performs a switch input detection process. Hereinafter, the switch input detection process will be specifically described.

  The main CPU 201 detects the detection signals input from the start winning port SW19a, the general winning port SW19Sb, the V / count SW19Sd, the count SW19Se, the passing gate SW19Sa, and the like. For example, when the detection signal input by the count SW 19Se is detected, the main CPU 201 counts the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 63 during one round in the specific game state. Note that one round means that a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses after the door of the grand prize opening 63 is opened, or the door of the grand prize opening 63 is in an open state. It is a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 63 after the first time.

  When the detection signal input by the V / count SW 19Sd is detected, the main CPU 201 detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area during one round in the specific game state, and at the big winning opening 63. Count the number of game balls entered.

  Further, when detecting the detection signal input from the start winning opening SW 19a provided in the starting winning opening 62, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the winning storage counter, and if the value is 4 or less, for example, The jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are extracted by lottery, and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are stored as a winning memory in a winning memory area (to be described later) of the main RAM 203.

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbol variation display is not performed and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, it is in a state in which the special symbol variation display is performed, and the number of winning memory is 0. Further, when the value of the counter is 5, the special symbol variation display is being performed, and the special symbol storage LED 65 indicates that the number of winning memories is four. .

  Further, when detecting the detection signal input by the passage gate SW19Sa provided in the normal symbol start gate 60, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the passage memory counter, and if the value is 4 or less, for example, A random number value for normal hit determination is extracted by lottery, and the random number value for normal hit determination is stored as a pass memory in a later-described pass storage area of the main RAM 203.

  If the normal symbol display in the normal symbol display unit 55 is not possible (for example, when the symbol in the normal symbol display unit 55 is in a variable display based on another normal hit determination result), A control command for displaying the fact that there is a passing memory on the normal symbol storage LED 64 is transmitted until the symbol variation display in the normal symbol display unit 55 becomes possible.

  When the value of the passing memory counter is 0, the normal symbol display section 55 does not display the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the number of passing memories is 0. When the value of the passage memory counter is 1, the normal symbol display unit 55 is in a state where the normal symbol variation display is performed, and the number of passage memories is zero. When the counter value is 5, the normal symbol variation display is being performed, and the fact that the number of passing memories is 4 is the normal symbol storage LED 64 being displayed. .

  Further, when detecting the detection signal input by the passing gate SW19Sa provided in the normal symbol start gate 60, the main CPU 201 determines the normal hit based on the random number for normal hit determination extracted by the random number lottery and the normal hit determination table. Make a decision. Then, based on the result of the normal hit determination, a control command for performing the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 55 is transmitted.

  In step 130, the main CPU 201 displays the remaining fluctuation display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining opening time of the doors of the ordinary electric accessory 61 and the grand prize opening 63 that are in a state where the game ball is easily received. Update.

  In step 140, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as the number of game balls paid out as prize balls and the occurrence of a big hit to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step 150, the main CPU 201 drives solenoids such as the start opening SOL71S, the special winning opening SOL72S, and the seesaw SOL73S.

  In step 160, the main CPU 201 instructs the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variable display pattern command to instruct the variable display pattern of the set special symbol, the reach notice effect command for the instruction of the reach notice, and other commands. Are output to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step 170, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display the number of winning prizes stored in the main RAM 203 for the start winning slot 62 in a predetermined area of the special symbol memory LED 65. It outputs a control command for instructing to display an error such as a full bottom in a lower lamp on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands.

  In step 180, the main CPU 201 issues a payout command for instructing to pay out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball in accordance with the type of a prize opening into which a game ball has entered (general prize opening 59, large prize opening 63, etc.). A control command such as a signal is output to the dispensing / firing control circuit 70.

  In step 190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step 100 to the register.

  Next, the main process will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 11B, in step 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the gaming machine 1 to the settings at the time when the power was previously turned off.

  In step 20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process.

  Here, the specific symbol control process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol control process.

  In step 20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating the state of the game in the special symbol game, and the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step 20-2 to step 20-10 based on the control state flag. Is determined.

  In step 20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol memory check process.

  Here, the specific symbol memory check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol storage check process in the present embodiment.

  In step 20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step 20-2-2, and the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If not, the process in the special symbol memory check process ends.

  In step 20-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the winning storage number is “0”. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-2-3 when the winning storage number is “0”, and proceeds to the processing of step 20-2-4 when the winning storage number is not “0”. .

  In step 20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a demonstration effect command for instructing execution of the demonstration effect display. Note that this demonstration effect command is generated when the gaming state is a waiting state for a customer (a state in which a special symbol variation display operation is not performed, no specific gaming state, and no winning memory is stored).

  In step 20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step 20-2-5, the main CPU 201 performs a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number included in the winning memory.

  In Step 20-2-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of Step 20-2-8, and the result of the big hit determination changes the gaming state to the specific gaming state. If not, the process proceeds to step 20-2-7.

  In step 20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines an off symbol based on a predetermined random number value.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach (reach variation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display based on the random number value extracted from the random number for reach determination. Further, when executing the reach (reach fluctuation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 201 displays the “left” and “right” symbols based on the random number values extracted from the random numbers for reach symbol determination. And the “medium” symbol is determined based on the random number extracted from the random number for determining the missed symbol. Further, when the main CPU 201 does not execute reach in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 201 is based on the random number values extracted from the random symbols for determining the off symbol corresponding to “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively. , “Left”, “Middle” and “Right” symbols are determined.

  In step 20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines the jackpot symbol ("left", "medium", "right") based on the jackpot symbol determining random value included in the winning memory.

  In step 20-2-9, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol variation display pattern determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator. Then, the main CPU 201 compares the extracted random number value with the variable display pattern selection table shown in FIG. 14 to determine a special symbol variable display pattern.

  For example, when the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state, and the reach is not executed in the variation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 201 changes the “normal variation” to the variation display pattern of the special symbol. Determine as. Further, the main CPU 201 does not shift the game state from the game state to the specific game state, and the random value extracted when the reach is executed in the special symbol variation display is included in the range of 0 to 69. At this time, “normal reach” is determined as the variation display pattern of the special symbol. Further, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined as the variation display pattern of the special symbol. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is that the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state, the main CPU 201 displays “per normal reach” as a special symbol variation display when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 39. When the random number value determined as a pattern is included in the range of 40 to 94, “per super reach” is determined as the special symbol variation display pattern, and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 95 to 99 , “Full rotation” is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern.

  The variation display of special symbols performed based on each variation display pattern is, for example, as follows. When the special symbol variation display pattern is “normal variation”, the variation display of the special symbol is “variation display” 10 seconds after the variation display of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” special symbols starts. Is stopped. When the special symbol variation display pattern is “normal reach, per normal reach”, the special symbol variation display is 8 seconds after the variation display of the “left”, “middle” and “right” special symbols starts. For example, the change display of the special symbols “left” and “right” is stopped, and after five seconds, the change display of the special symbol “middle” is stopped. When the special symbol fluctuation display pattern is “per super reach, per super reach”, the special symbol fluctuation display is 8 seconds after the fluctuation display of the “left”, “middle” and “right” special symbols starts. Later, for example, the change display of the special symbol “Left” and “Right” is stopped, and after 5 seconds, for example, the change display of the special symbol “Medium” is temporarily stopped. The variation display of the “medium” special symbol is performed again for 5 seconds, and thereafter, the variation display of the “medium” special symbol is stopped. When the special symbol variation display pattern is “Full Rotation”, the special symbol variation display is “Left” for 15 seconds after the variation display of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” special symbols starts. The special symbol “N”, the “middle” special symbol, and the “right” special symbol are displayed in the same pattern, and then the variable symbol display is stopped. Then, the main CPU 201 displays a stop symbol command for instructing a stop symbol of the special symbol or a variable display pattern command for instructing a variable display pattern of the special symbol (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the variation display pattern is “normal variation”. In this case, “00” or the like is set.

  Further, the main CPU 201 sets a reach notice effect command when the determined variation display pattern is reach.

  In step 20-2-10, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined in step 20-2-9 in the waiting time timer.

  In step 20-2-11, the main CPU 201 deletes the random number value and the like used for the current special symbol variation display from a predetermined storage area.

  In step 20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating the special symbol variation display time management process and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is “0”. The value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step 20-4, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is "0", When the result of the jackpot determination performed at 20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state, the value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management process is set in the control state flag, The time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination performed in step 20-2-5 does not shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state (in the case of loss), the main CPU 201 sets a value indicating the special symbol game ending process ( 08) is set in the control state flag.

  In step 20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. In this case, the special winning opening SOL72S is controlled so that the door of the special winning opening 63 is opened. The main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer.

  In step 20-6, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big winning opening, the value of the big winning opening time timer in which the upper opening limit time is set is “0”. It is confirmed whether or not any one of the conditions that there is, or the condition that ten or more game balls have entered the big winning opening 63 is satisfied. Further, the main CPU 201 controls the big prize opening SOL72S so as to close the door of the big prize opening 63 when any one of the above conditions is established. Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process in the control state flag, and sets the special winning prize residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer.

  In step 20-7, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set is "0". If it is, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area provided in the big prize opening 63, or the condition that the value of the big prize opening number counter is “15” or more (final round). Among these, it is confirmed whether or not any of the conditions is satisfied. The special winning opening opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. Further, when any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag, and corresponds to the big hit end interval. Set time to latency timer. Further, when none of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening release waiting time management process in the control state flag and sets the interval between rounds. Set the corresponding time in the latency timer.

  In step 20-8, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (06) indicating the special winning opening release waiting time process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is “0”. If it is, “1” is added to the value of the winning prize opening number counter. In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer.

  In Step 20-9, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. The value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process is set in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a jackpot game end command. Further, the main CPU 201 sets a high probability flag when a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied. The high probability flag is a flag for determining whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state.

  In Step 20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the winning memory counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the special symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the special symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and also stores the special symbol storage. A value (00) indicating the check process is set in the control state flag.

  The special symbol storage area is stored in the special symbol storage area “0” in order from the special symbol storage area “0”, which is provided in the main RAM 203 and is extracted on the condition that a game ball has won the start winning slot 62. This is a winning storage area. In addition, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special symbol storage area ("1" to "4") corresponds to the above-mentioned winning storage, and the jackpot determination stored in the special symbol storage area "0". The random number for use is used for jackpot determination in step 20-2-5.

  In step 30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs the normal hit determination based on the normal hit determination random number extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start gate 60, and based on the result of the normal hit determination. Then, a command for instructing to execute the normal symbol variation display of the normal symbol display unit 55 is generated and set. Thereafter, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the passage storage counter. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the normal symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the normal symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively.

  The normal symbol storage area is provided in the main RAM 203, and a normal hit determination random number value extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start gate 60 is from the normal symbol storage area "0". This is a passing storage area that is stored in order. Further, the normal hit determination random number value stored in the normal symbol storage area ("1" to "4") corresponds to the above-described passing storage, and is stored in the normal symbol storage area "0". The random number for hit determination is used for normal hit determination.

  In step 40, the main CPU 301 updates a value such as a random number for determining a lost symbol.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processing from step 20 to step 40 described above.

  Next, in the sub control circuit 300 in the present embodiment, a system timer interrupt process executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 1/30 second), a control command from the main control circuit 200, and the like. A command interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process as a trigger will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the system timer interrupt process of the present embodiment.

  Next, the system timer interrupt process of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In step 300, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step 310, the sub CPU 301 performs a notice display control process. A specific description of the notice display control process is as follows. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the notice display control process.

  In step 310-1, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the sub control circuit 300 has received a reach notice effect command. If the sub control circuit 300 has received the reach notice effect command, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the processing of step 310-2, and if the sub control circuit 300 has not received the reach notice effect command, the sub CPU 301 The display control process ends.

  In step 310-2, the sub CPU 301 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to make a reach notice. A specific description is as follows.

  The sub CPU 301 extracts a random number from a random number generator (not shown). Then, the sub CPU 301 refers to the reach notice lottery table, and confirms whether the winning data registered in the table matches the extracted random number. As a result, if they match, it is won, and if they do not match, it is lost. Further, the sub CPU 301 also determines the type of notice character to be displayed (see FIG. 10).

  In step 310-3, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the lottery performed in 310-2 has been won. If the sub CPU 301 wins the lottery performed in 310-2, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step 310-4, and if the lottery performed in 310-2 does not win, the sub CPU 301 ends the notice display control process. .

  In step 310-4, the sub CPU 301 controls the preview image control circuit 308 to obtain predetermined stereoscopic video image data determined by the reach notification effect image determination means and the rotation angle corresponding image determination means from the image data ROM 308b. Read. Then, the sub CPU 301 controls the preview image control circuit 308 to convert the read stereoscopic video image data into a display image and display the display image on the video display screen 364. Then, after a predetermined display image is variably displayed on the video display screen 364 for a certain period of time, the sub CPU 301 ends the display by controlling the preview image control circuit 308. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that a reach will occur in the near future using a stereoscopic image.

  In step 320, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step 300 to the register.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely illustrative of the present invention and does not particularly limit the present invention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, stereoscopic image image data indicating a chick image whose direction is changed by 5 degrees is stored in the image data ROM 308b in association with each other at a rotation angle of 5 degrees. It is not limited every time, and may be stored at other intervals. Further, the image is not limited to a chick whose direction is changed by 5 degrees, and other images may be associated. For example, stereoscopic video image data indicating bear images taking different poses may be stored in association with each other at each rotation angle.

  Further, in the present embodiment, stereoscopic video can be displayed at the time of reaching the reach, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in other gaming states (for example, when reaching reach or transitioning to a specific gaming state) 3D images may be displayed, or may be displayed constantly. Alternatively, a stereoscopic image may be displayed by operating an input device such as a switch provided at an arbitrary place of the gaming machine 1.

  Further, a special symbol or the like may be displayed on the video display screen 364 of the notice display device 310.

  In this embodiment, a stereoscopic video is displayed by using the projector 361, the video display screen 364, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A display device such as a liquid crystal display device or EL (electroluminescence) is provided on the rotating body 360 so that an image is displayed on the display device, and a three-dimensional image is displayed by rotating the display device at a high speed. Also good.

  In this embodiment, the display image is reflected on the video display screen 364 via the reflectors 362a and 362b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the video image is directly displayed from the projector 361 without using the reflector. A display image may be projected onto the screen 364.

  In the present embodiment, the display image displayed on the video display screen 364 is a still image, but is not limited thereto, and may be a moving image.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301, the preview image control circuit 308, the projector 361, and the like are placed in the gaming state on the video display screen 364, LCD, EL, and the like that are driven to rotate at high speed by the rotating body motor 350. Since a corresponding display image is displayed, an afterimage phenomenon occurs thereby, and by using this afterimage phenomenon, a stereoscopic image corresponding to the gaming state can be displayed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301, the preview image control circuit 308, the projector 361, and the like display an image corresponding to the rotation angle of the video display screen 364, LCD, EL, and the like on the video display screen 364, LCD, EL. As a result, an afterimage phenomenon of an image having different orientations continuously occurs at every predetermined rotation angle of the image display screen 364, LCD, EL, etc., and this afterimage phenomenon is used. Thus, it is possible to display a stereoscopic image corresponding to the rotation angle of the image display screen 364, LCD, EL, or the like. For example, the direction of the display character can be changed according to the viewing direction, and the display effect of the stereoscopic display can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, it has been determined whether or not to execute the reach notice effect by lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the reach variation pattern is executed, the reach notice effect is always performed. May be.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the main control circuit 200 transmits a reach notice effect command when the reach variation pattern is selected, and the sub control circuit 300 receives the reach notice effect when receiving this command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control circuit 300 determines whether or not to perform the reach notice effect upon receiving the fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach from the main control circuit 200. You may make it do.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301, the preview image control circuit 308, the projector 361, and the like display an image on the video display screen 364, LCD, EL, and the like when a predetermined display condition is satisfied. As a result, for example, it is possible to dramatically increase the effect of production when a predetermined display condition is satisfied (for example, at the time of reach notice).

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the display means includes the video display screen 364 on which an image is displayed and the projector 361 that projects the image on the video display screen 364. Thus, the structure is simplified. Manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the projector 361 can be made compact by including the reflectors 362a and 362b that enlarge and display the display image projected by the projector 361. .

  In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the present invention is applied to a prepaid card type gaming machine. However, the present invention is naturally applicable to a pachinko machine that does not include a card unit. For example, the present invention can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine, and can also be applied to a normal pachinko machine other than a so-called CR machine. The present invention can be widely applied to a pachinko machine that does not use a prepaid card system and does not use a card at all.

  Further, although the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine which is one of the gaming machines has been described, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, for example, a smart ball, a sparrow ball, or a pachislot machine. It can be applied to various game machines.

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the bullet ball game machine (pachinko game machine) which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control part of the game machine by this Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit of FIG. 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the image data memorize | stored in image data ROM. It is a side view explaining the principle of the three-dimensional display apparatus by this Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a front view of the stereoscopic display device shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 7 is a simplified diagram illustrating a case where the stereoscopic display device illustrated in FIG. 6 is looked down from above. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a stereoscopic image that is visible when the stereoscopic display device shown in FIG. 8 is viewed from a certain direction. It is a figure which shows the table for 3D display image determination by this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the gaming machine by this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process by this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process by this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation display pattern selection table by this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine by this Embodiment. It is a flow figure showing notice display control processing by this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front door 4 Operation part 5 Upper plate 6 Lower plate 7 Handle 8 Ashtray 9 Ball rental operation panel 10 Decoration frame 11 Speaker 16 Transparent board 19a Start prize opening SW
19Sb General prize opening SW
19Sd V / Count SW
19Se count SW
19Sa Passing gate SW
50 game board 51 guide rail 52 game part 53 obstacle member 54 image display device (LCD)
55 Normal symbol display section 56 Out port 59 General winning port 60 Normal symbol starting gate 62 Starting winning port 63 Large winning port 64 Normal symbol memory LED
65 Special design memory LED
70 Discharge / Launch Control Circuit 71S Start Port SOL
72S Grand Prize SOL
73S seesaw SOL
74S Backup clear SW
80 Ball lending operation panel 81 Card unit 82 Dispensing device 90 Launching device 200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit
205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
304 Command input port 305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit 308 Warning image control circuit (display control means)
308a High-performance graphic processor 308b Image data ROM
308c VRAM
308d D / A conversion circuit 310 Notification display device 350 Rotating body motor (rotary drive device)
351 Motor sensor 360 Rotating body 361 Projector (display control means, projection means)
362a, 362b Reflector (image enlargement means)
364 video display screen (display means)
365 transparent case

Claims (5)

Display means capable of displaying images;
A rotational drive device for rotationally driving the display means at a high speed;
Display control means for displaying a predetermined image on the display means,
A gaming machine, wherein an image is displayed three-dimensionally by the display means that rotates at high speed. The display control means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an image corresponding to a rotation angle of the display means is displayed on the display means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display control means displays an image on the display means when a predetermined display condition is satisfied.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display unit includes a display screen on which an image is displayed and a projection unit that projects an image on the display screen. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising an image enlarging unit that enlarges and displays the image projected by the projecting unit on the display screen.

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