JP2014210079A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance amusement in button operation.SOLUTION: When accepting operation of operation means, a game machine changes a light emitting mode of a light emitting device. When accepting operation of the operation means while an image projection device is projecting a first image, the game machine causes a second image to be projected in place of the first image.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot) and a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. In this slot machine, when the reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, the role is determined internally by internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal determination is displayed, a combination is established. When a winning combination with payout of medals is established, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out.

  Among such game machines, there is a game machine that includes a light emitting device in a button and changes the light emission mode according to the game situation. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming table that changes the light emission mode of a bet button when a bet button operation is performed.

JP 2012-081147 A

  However, the button operation is not interesting just by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting device in the button by the button operation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the fun of button operation.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes, as one aspect thereof, operating means operated by a player, effecting means for executing an effect, and effect control means for executing control of the effecting means. The rendering means includes at least an image projection device that projects an image onto a first area including the operation means, and the rendering means includes the operation means from the inside. The lighting control device includes at least a light emitting device that emits light, and when the operation control unit accepts an operation on the operation unit, the production control unit executes at least control for changing a light emission mode of the light emitting device. When the image projection apparatus projects a first image on the first area, when an operation on the operation unit is received, the image projection apparatus displays the first image on the first area. Ete is for performing at least control of projecting the second image, characterized in that.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the interest of button operation can be improved.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of a bet button and a bet button lamp of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the right side. It is a figure which shows the mode of projection of the projector of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the projector image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which surface-expanded and showed the arrangement | positioning of the symbol given to each reel of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, the figure which showed the kind of slot machine, symbol combination, and discharge / operation | movement. is there. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first sub control unit main process, a first sub control unit command reception interrupt process, and a first sub control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the projector effect update process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Flow of second sub-control unit main process, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows. FIG. 46 is a timing chart showing a flow of projector effects in the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 46 is a timing chart showing a flow of projector effects in the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the projector image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the projector image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the projector image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the projector image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the projector image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the projector image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the projector image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the projector image of the slot machine which concerns on another one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode of projection of the projector of the slot machine which concerns on another one Embodiment of this invention. It is an external view of the pachinko which concerns on another one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing at the time of seeing the pachinko which concerns on another one Embodiment of this invention from the right side.

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

<First Embodiment>
<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to one embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, a game is started when a medal is inserted, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown in FIG. 1), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Reel backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the respective reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the reel backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The valid pay line 114 is determined in advance according to the number of medals bet as game media. In the present embodiment, there are 5 winning lines 114, and when 3 medals are bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the lower right winning line and the upper right winning line are valid. Become. The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five. Hereinafter, the winning line 114 that is valid may be referred to as the valid line 114.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal, and turns on the lamp during a period in which the game medal can be inserted. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion button (also referred to as a bet button) 132 is a button for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, when the medal insertion button 132 is pressed, three cards are inserted.

  In addition, since the light emitter is provided inside the medal insertion button 132, in this embodiment, the medal insertion button 132 can be made to emit light by turning on the light emitter. In addition, the medal insertion button 132 of the present embodiment has an effect update function for updating the effect in addition to the medal insertion function described above. In other words, the medal insertion button 132 is used as a button having a medal insertion function (hereinafter also referred to as an insertion button) in a period during which a medal can be inserted (hereinafter referred to as a medal insertion possible period), while other than the medal insertion possible period. Is used as a button having an effect update function (hereinafter also referred to as an effect button). Of course, separately from this, during the medal insertion possible period, the medal insertion button 132 may have both functions of an insertion button and an effect button.

  The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start lamp 121 notifies that the game can be started. Lights up.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion button 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion port 141. The insertion means to include both. . The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the present embodiment, the stored number display unit 125, the game information display unit 126, and the payout number display unit 127 are configured by a 7 segment (SEG) display unit.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Also, the reel that is the target of the first stop operation is referred to as the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is the third stop reel. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described medal insertion button (bet button) 132, medal insertion port 141, start lever 135, stop buttons 137 to 139, and checkout button 134 are provided, that is, the front (front) facing the player. ) And a portion provided with each button and insertion port operated by the player is referred to as an operation unit 131. More specifically, the operation unit 131 is formed below the reel panel, and is formed below the operation unit 131a with an operation unit 131a having a surface inclined slightly downward from the horizontal state toward the player. The operation unit 131b is bent roughly at a right angle and has a surface facing the player. That is, in this embodiment, the operation unit 131a is provided with a medal insertion button (bet button) 132 and a medal insertion port 141, and the operation unit 131b has a start lever 135, stop buttons 137 to 139, and a checkout button 134. Is arranged.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed in the upper part of the front door 102, and sound holes 143 are provided on the upper left and right of the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display Alternatively, a display device including a reel (drum) may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  In addition, a small projector 190 is provided at the upper center of the rendering device 160, and projects an image from above to below. In the present embodiment, the projector 190 is configured to project an image on the upper surface of the first operation unit 131a (details will be described later).

<Medal insertion button, projector>
FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the medal insertion button 132 and the light emitting device provided inside the medal insertion button 132.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a medal insertion button substrate 191 is provided inside the medal insertion button 132, and a plurality of full color LEDs 192 are arranged on the medal insertion button substrate 191. That is, the plurality of full-color LEDs 192 emit light in a predetermined color, so that the medal insertion button 132 can emit light in a predetermined color. Hereinafter, the light emitting device provided inside the medal insertion button 132 is referred to as a bet button lamp 193.

  FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view at the approximate center of the slot machine 100 when the slot machine 100 is viewed from the right side, and FIG. 4 shows how the projector 190 projects light (image) onto the upper surface of the operation unit 131a. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the projector 190 projects light (image) onto the entire top surface of the operation unit 131a. Hereinafter, the projection area in the operation unit 131a of the projector 190 is referred to as a projector projection area 194. The projector projection area 194 also includes a medal insertion button 132 and a medal insertion port 141. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the projector 190 projects the predetermined first image, as shown in FIG. When the user presses the medal insertion button 132, the projector 190 projects a predetermined second image instead of the predetermined first image. That is, the slot machine 100 changes the projection image of the projector 190 (hereinafter referred to as the projector image) based on the player's operation on the medal insertion button 132.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of a projector image. FIG. 5A shows a projector image C1 corresponding to the first image, and FIG. 5B shows a projector image C2 corresponding to the second image. In the image example shown in FIG. 5, the projector image is a character image, and the slot machine 100 projects the image of the character “don” before the operation of the medal insertion button 132 and operates the medal insertion button 132. After that, an image of the character “princess” is projected. That is, the character of the projector image is changed by operating the medal insertion button 132. Since the character of the projector image is changed as soon as the medal insertion button 132 is operated, the image on the finger of the player who is operating the medal insertion button 132 is also changed. The image projected on the player's finger is an image deformed near the finger, and it is difficult for the player to recognize the pattern or the like. Therefore, the player who wants to see the changed character immediately releases his / her finger from the medal insertion button 132. As a result, the player performs an unexpected finger movement operation, which makes the game operation more interesting.

  In the present embodiment, since the projector projection area 194 is always constant, as shown in FIG. 5, the size of the projector projection area 194 does not change even when the medal insertion button 132 is operated (the projection range is Does not spread or narrow). The number of changes in the projector image depends on the configuration of the effect being performed (how many projector images are to be updated). Each time the projector image changes, that is, every time the medal insertion button 132 is operated, the projector image is updated a plurality of times.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like , WDT314. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The basic circuit 302 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts a main control unit main process described later).

  The basic circuit 302 is provided with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 performs various sensors 318 (a bet button 132 sensor, a medal acceptance sensor for medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 141, and a start lever 135 sensor for each interruption time. , Stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, index sensor for reel 111, index for reel 112 Sensor, reset switch sensor, door open sensor, etc.).

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 sensor are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 132 sensor is installed on the medal insertion button 132 and detects an insertion operation when a medal electronically stored in the RAM 308 is inserted as an insertion medal into the game. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through L Become a level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, and various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, a stored number display 125, a game information display 126. , A drive circuit 328 for driving a payout number display device 127 and a reel backlight).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface and controls the entire first sub control unit 400 based on the control command. Yes. This basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, frequency, and the like. doing. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 stores a ROM 406 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling the lighting pattern of the backlight, various displays, and the like are stored. Provided.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422. The drive circuit 422 is loaded with various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp, game medals through an input / output interface). A possible lamp 124, a bet button lamp 193, etc.) are connected.

  The first sub control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 424 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interruption time.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the effect image display device 157, the projector 190, and the like. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 may be configured by a plurality of control units such as a control unit that controls the effect image display device 157 and a control unit that controls the projector 190, for example.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, frequency, and the like. A timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 that stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

  Similarly, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 520 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 522 are connected to the VDP 520 via a bus. The VDP 520 reads image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 522, and projects the image onto the operation unit 191 a via the projector 190.

<Pattern arrangement>
A symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  A plurality of types of symbols (eight types in the present embodiment) shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “replay” symbol for the number 1 frame on the left reel 110, the “bell” symbol for the number 0 frame on the middle reel 111, and the “bell” symbol for the number 2 frame on the right reel 112. "Watermelon" design is arranged respectively.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. Of the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as a combination for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is a replay without newly inserting a medal. Each winning combination is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and sometimes called an “acting combination”. However, in the “winning combination” in this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay that are operating combinations are included. included. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replay (replay). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . As for the corresponding symbol combinations, BB1 is “BB1 symbol (also referred to as white 7) −BB1 symbol—BB1 symbol”, and BB2 is “BB2 symbol (also referred to as blue 7) —BB2 symbol—BB2 symbol”. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are being internally selected, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 “white 7-white 7-white 7”, the symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is in a state of winning a prize.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “RB symbol (also called bonus) -RB symbol-RB symbol”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game), the start of the big bonus game without having the start condition that the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally or the symbol combination is displayed on the winning line. A regular bonus game may be set to automatically start such that when a regular bonus game is started later and one regular bonus game is completed, the next regular bonus game is immediately started.

  “A small role (cherry, watermelon, bell) (hereinafter sometimes referred to simply as“ cherry ”,“ watermelon ”,“ bell ”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding pattern As for combinations, cherry is “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol”, watermelon is “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol”, and bell is “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”. Further, the corresponding payout number is as shown in the figure, with 4 cherries, 12 watermelons, and 8 bells. In the case of “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be a “cherry” symbol, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replay” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. In addition, as for the corresponding symbol combination, the replay is “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”.

  Here, an outline of the internal winning probability of the winning combination will be outlined.

  For the internal winning probability of each combination, the numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination is represented by the numerical data in the range of random values acquired in the internal lottery described later (in this embodiment, 65536). It is calculated by dividing by. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. In a winning combination internal lottery process to be described later, it is determined whether the random value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any of the combinations, and the internal winning combination is determined. Actually, in this lottery data, settings 1 to 6 are prepared in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a clerk of the game shop can arbitrarily select and set any set value. .

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 304 of the main controller 300, and the CPU 304 repeatedly executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value.

  In step S102, a game start process is executed. In the game start process, an error check regarding medal overflow in the medal auxiliary storage case 240, setting of an automatic trigger (SRB), updating of a bonus signal, setting of a prescribed number of medals, and transmission of a game start command indicating the start of one game. Make preparations. Also, if the replay (replay) is won internally, the medal inserted number is set to the number of medals inserted in the previous game, and if the regame (replay) is not won internally, the game is in a non-game state Set the game idle timer to monitor the time.

  In step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, preparation is made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and the start lever 135 is operated with respect to the first sub-control unit 400. Prepare to send a start lever acceptance command indicating that.

  In step S104, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S105, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S106, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S104. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the condition device (flag) of the internal winning combination is activated (the winning combination flag is turned ON). Further, in this step S106, preparation is made for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when a re-game (replay) is won internally, the internal lottery command indicating that the re-game (replay) is internally won is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and the winning combination internal lottery If the result is a loss (no winning combination), preparation for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating a loss to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S107, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result in step S106.

  In step S108, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step S108, preparation is made to transmit a reel rotation start command indicating that the reels 110 to 112 have started to rotate to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S109, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop data selected in step S106 is one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button. Stop based on. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S110. In step S109, for each stop operation, a stop button reception command related to the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been stopped (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command, the second stop operation In response to the stop button reception 2 command and the third stop operation, the stop button reception 3 command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400. Reel stop command related to the stop position (specifically, a reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, a reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, and a reel stop for the third stop operation. 3 commands) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S110, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the watermelon symbol is won. Further, in this step S110, preparation is made for transmitting a display determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S111, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S112, a game state control process is performed in which control for shifting the game state is performed. For example, in the case of winning a BB (big bonus), preparation is made so that the BB gaming state can be started from the next time. In step S112, preparation is made for transmitting a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. For example, when the gaming state is a BB game, preparation is made to transmit a game information command indicating the BB game.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

  The various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in a command setting transmission process (step S206 in FIG. 9) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 1.5 ms), and the main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing is executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S202, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 1.5 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S204, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed. For example, if the interrupt status is in the medal insertion process, the medal insertion acceptance process is performed. If the interrupt status is in the payout process, the medal payout process is performed.

  In step S205, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S206, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, start lever reception command, internal lottery command, rotation start command for starting rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop button for receiving operation of stop buttons 137 to 139 A reception command, a stop position information command associated with the stop processing of the reels 110 to 112, a payout number command associated with the medal payout processing, a payout end command, etc.), and bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). It is composed.

  The first sub-control unit 400 can determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, it is possible to determine the content of the effect control.

  In step S207, external signal output processing is performed. In this external signal output process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S203 are read, and the presence / absence of an error relating to a medal insertion abnormality and a medal payout abnormality is monitored. Performs error handling. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S209, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is detected to be shut off), the process proceeds to step S1011. If the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply is not shut off), the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S210, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S211, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as input / output port initialization is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the 1st sub control part 400 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4B is a flowchart of command input processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and FIG. 4C is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. These are the flowcharts of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S302, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 5, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S304, command processing is performed. In the command processing, it is determined whether a command is received from the main control unit 300 (whether there is an unprocessed command in the command storage area of the RAM 408).

  In step S305, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S304, the effect data is read from the ROM 406 based on the result of each event process (for example, internal lottery process, gaming state control process, etc.) corresponding to this command. When the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data of each effect device (speaker, lamp, liquid crystal image display device, shutter, projector, etc.) is updated.

  In step S306, a sound control process is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S305, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S307, lamp control processing is performed. In the lamp control process, various lamps 420 (for example, an upper lamp, a lower lamp, a side lamp 144, a title panel lamp, a game medal insertable lamp 124, a bet button lamp 193, etc.) are included in the effect data read in step S305. If there is a command, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S308, shutter control processing is performed. In the shutter control processing, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S305, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S309, information output processing is performed. In the information output process, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S305, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S302. As a result, the set control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S501, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S302 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Therefore, in step S302, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 5 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S502, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Projector effect update processing>
Next, projector effect update processing will be described with reference to FIG. The projector effect update process is one process in the effect control process of step S305 in FIG. 10A, and is a process executed when the projector effect is being executed.

  Here, the projector effect means an effect using at least the projector 190. In addition to the effect by the projector 190, the projector 190 and other effect devices (for example, effect image display device 157, various lamps 420, speakers 272, 277, etc.). ) Means the whole production linked. The projector effect is an effect that starts to be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, internal winning for BB), and is configured such that the projector effect is updated by the operation of the medal insertion button 132. In the case of this embodiment, the projector effects are composed of a plurality of types of effects, and these types are determined in advance according to the determination of the projector effects to be executed. For example, in the case where the projector effect is composed of two types of effects (effects including two types of projector images), when the operation of the medal insertion button 132 is received while the first projector image PA is being projected, the second projector image The projector image changes to PB (hereinafter, the projector image does not change even when the medal insertion button 132 is operated). Further, when the projector effect is composed of three types of effects (effects including three types of projector images), when the first operation of the medal insertion button 132 is accepted while the first projector image PA is being projected. When the operation of the second medal insertion button 132 is accepted while projecting the second projector image PB, the projector image PC is changed (hereinafter, the medal insertion). Operating the button 132 does not change the projector image). The projector effect is configured to end when a certain time TA (5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of execution regardless of whether or not the medal insertion button 132 is operated.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not a fixed time TA (5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the projector effect. If the fixed time TA has elapsed since the start of the projector effect, the process proceeds to step S608 to end the projector effect, otherwise the process proceeds to step S602. The passage of time is measured by a predetermined timer (projector effect monitoring timer). This projector effect monitoring timer is set to an initial value (timer value corresponding to a fixed time TA) when the projector effect starts to be executed, and the timer value is subtracted in the above-described various update processes (S502 in FIG. 10B). It has been updated.

  In step S602, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion button 132 has been operated. If the medal insertion button 132 is operated, the process proceeds to step S603, and if not, the process proceeds to step S607. Whether or not the medal insertion button 132 has been operated depends on reception of a medal insertion command transmitted from the main control unit 300 based on the operation of the medal insertion button 132.

  In step S603, it is determined whether there is a projector image to be updated. If there is a projector image to be updated, that is, if there is a projector image next to the currently executed projector image, the process proceeds to step S604, and if not, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S604, a projector image update process for updating the effect data of the projector 190 is performed.

  In step S605, a bet button lamp emission update process for updating the effect data of the bet button lamp 193 is performed.

  In step S606, other update processing is performed, and other effect devices (refer to effect devices other than the projector 190 and the bet button lamp 193, such as various lamps 420, speakers 272 and 277, a liquid crystal image display device 157, a shutter 163, and the like). The effect data is updated.

  That is, when there is an operation of the medal insertion button 132 during execution of the projector effect and there is a projector image to be updated, the projector image of the projector 190, the light emission mode of the bet button lamp 193, and The production mode of other production devices is updated.

  In step S607, it is determined whether or not the last projector image of the projector effect has ended. If the last projector image has ended, the process proceeds to step S608; otherwise, the projector effect update process ends.

  In step S608, the projector effect ends. That is, (1) if a certain time TA (5 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the projector effect (step S601: YES), (2) the last projector of the projector effect within the certain time TA has elapsed. When the image is finished (step S607: YES), the projector effect is finished.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S701. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S702, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S704, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S705, an effect control process is performed. In the effect control process, for example, if there is a new command in step S704, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506. If the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated. Perform update processing.

  In step S706, an image control process (described later in detail) is performed. In this image control process, if there is an image control command for the effect image device 157 in the effect data read in step S705, image control corresponding to this command is performed, and the process returns to step S702.

  In step S707, projector image control processing (described in detail later) is performed. In this projector image control process, when there is an image control command for the projector 190 in the effect data read in step S705, image control corresponding to this command is performed, and the process returns to step S702.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle, and executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined cycle triggered by this timer interrupt.

  In step S901, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S702 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG.

  In step S902, various update processing for updating the random number for performance and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4D is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the image control process in step S706 of FIG. In the image control process, the step names outside the parentheses in FIG.

  In step S1001, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 518. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 518), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 516 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 516 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1003. Otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S1003, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, the CPU 504 forms the display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S1001, and the coordinate axes of the image data constituting the display image (VRAM 518), the image Size, VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 516. The VDP 516 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S1004, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S1005, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1006. Otherwise, a generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step S1006, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  Next, projector image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4D is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the projector image control process in step S707 of FIG. In the projector image control process, the step names in parentheses in FIG.

  In step S1101, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 522. As a result, a one-frame image stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the projector 190. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 522), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 520 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 522. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 520 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 522 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 520 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 520. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1203. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S1103, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 522 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 522 in step S1101, the CPU 504 includes information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 522). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 520. The VDP 520 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S1104, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 520 to start drawing an image. The VDP 520 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 520 based on the image drawing end is input. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1106. Wait for input.

  In step S1106, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Timing chart>
The flow of the projector effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the flow of the projector effect when the medal insertion button 132 is not operated during the projector effect, and FIG. 14 is the operation of the medal input button 132 during the projector effect. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the projector effect. 13 and 14 show a case where a projector effect having three types of effect modes is executed, and a case where the medal insertion button 132 is used as an effect button.

  First, with reference to FIG. 13, a case will be described in which the medal insertion button 132 is not accepted during execution of the projector effect. When the medal insertion button 132 is not accepted during execution of the projector effect, the slot machine 100 has the same effect mode until the fixed time TA (5 seconds) elapses after the start lever is operated. Perform the production.

  That is, when the execution condition of the projector effect is established by the start lever operation and the projector effect is set, the slot machine 100 performs the projector effect of the effect mode A for a certain time TA (5 seconds) from the start lever operation. Run. Here, the projector effect of the effect mode A is that the bet button lamp 193 emits light in the light emission mode BA, the lamps other than the bet button lamp 193 are emitted in the light emission mode LA, and the image A is displayed on the effect image display device 157. An effect mode in which the image is displayed and the projector 190 projects the projector image PA.

  When there is an effect that has been executed before the execution of the projector effect (an effect interrupted by the execution of the projector effect), the slot machine 100 ends the projector effect of the effect mode A and then cancels the effect. Execute. Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 13, in the projector effect of the effect mode A, the audio VA corresponding to the effect mode A may be output.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a case where the operation of the medal insertion button 132 is received while the projector effect is being executed will be described. If there is an operation reception of the medal insertion button 132 during execution of the projector effect, the slot machine 100 changes the effect mode and executes the projector effect every time the operation of the medal insertion button 132 is received.

  That is, when the execution condition of the projector effect is established by the start lever operation and the projector effect is set, the slot machine 100 first executes the projector effect of the effect mode A from the start lever operation. Here, the projector effect of effect mode A is as described above.

  Next, when the operation of the medal insertion button 132 is accepted during the execution of the projector effect of the effect mode A, the effect mode A is changed to the effect mode B, and the projector effect of the effect mode B is executed. Here, the projector effect of the effect mode B is that the bet button lamp 193 emits light in the light emission mode BB for a certain time TB (1 second in the present embodiment), and then emits light in the light emission mode BA. A lamp other than the button lamp 193 is caused to emit light in the light emission mode LB for a certain period of time TB (1 second in the present embodiment), and then the light is emitted in the light emission mode LA, so that the effect image display device 157 displays the video B. This means an effect mode in which the projector 190 projects the projector image PB. As an example, when the light emission mode BA is turned on in white and the light emission mode BB is flashed in white, when the first operation of the medal insertion button 132 is received, the light emission mode of the bet button lamp 193 changes from white lighting to white flashing. It is changed, and after a certain time TB, it returns to white lighting.

  Next, when the operation of the medal insertion button 132 is received while the projector effect of the effect mode B is being executed, the effect mode B is changed to the effect mode C, and the projector effect of the effect mode C is executed. Here, the projector effect of the effect mode C is that the bet button lamp 193 is caused to emit light in the light emission mode BB for a predetermined time TB (1 second in the present embodiment), and the lamps other than the bet button lamp 193 are set for a predetermined time TB. This refers to an effect mode in which light is emitted in the light emission mode LB for 1 second in the present embodiment, the video C is displayed on the effect image display device 157, and the projector image PC is projected on the projector 190. As an example, when the light emission mode BA is turned on in white and the light emission mode BB is flashed in white, when the second operation acceptance of the medal insertion button 132 is received, the light emission mode of the bet button lamp 193 changes from white lighting to white flashing. It is changed, and after a certain time TB, it is not lit.

  Note that the projector effect shown in FIG. 13 shows a case where the last projector image PC ends (when it ends before the fixed time TA has elapsed), but the effect image display device 157 displays the video C. The time TC for displaying is set longer than the effect time TB of the other effect devices. This is to make it clear to the player that this is the last operation on the medal insertion button 132.

<Example of production>
Since there are various modes other than the image example (first embodiment) shown in FIG. 5, the projector image of the projector effect will be specifically described below for each embodiment. In the above description, an example in which the projector image is changed in response to the operation acceptance of the medal insertion button 132 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and operations on other operation parts (for example, the medal insertion port 141) The projector image may be changed upon reception of a medal insertion operation or a stop operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 (see Example 7 described later).

(Example 2)
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a projector image according to the second embodiment. FIG. 15A shows a projector image C11 before the medal insertion button 132 is operated, and FIG. 15B shows a projector image C12 after the medal insertion button 132 is operated. The projector effect of the second embodiment is a projector effect in which the projector image is updated once by the operation of the medal insertion button 132. Here, the projector image C12 may be an image after the medal insertion button 132 is operated once, or may be an image after the medal insertion button 132 is operated a plurality of times (for example, three times). .

  In the second embodiment, the projector image is an image of a predetermined color, a red image is projected before the medal insertion button 132 is operated, and a blue image is projected after the medal insertion button 132 is operated. . That is, the color of the projector image is changed by operating the medal insertion button 132.

  The bet button lamp 193 emits red light before the operation of the medal insertion button 132 and emits blue light after the operation of the medal insertion button 132. That is, in the second embodiment, the projector image and the light emission of the bet button lamp 193 are unified in the same color, and red indicates that the operation before the medal insertion button 132, that is, the operation of the medal insertion button 132 can be accepted. The blue color indicates that the operation of the medal insertion button 132, that is, the operation of the medal insertion button 132 cannot be accepted.

  As described above, the change in the projector image based on the operation of the medal insertion button 132 may be a color change, and the color may indicate an operation reception state (operation enabled state or operation disabled state) for the medal insertion button 132.

  Note that red may be any color that can be recognized as red. For example, when the image color is composed of RGB, (R, G, B) may be (255, 0, 0), or 10%. A color having a change in the range, for example, (R, G, B) may be (250, 20, 20). Similarly, when the image color of blue is RGB, (R, G, B) may be (0, 0, 255), or a color with a change in the range of 10%, for example, (R, G, B) G, B) may be (20, 20, 250). In the following description of colors, it is assumed that there may be slight color changes in the same manner.

  In addition, when a light emitter is provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, the light emitter inside the stop button that can be operated is lit in red to notify the player, and a stop that cannot be operated The light emitter inside the button is lit in blue to inform the player. By doing so, an operation is possible if it is lit red, and an operation is not possible if it is lit blue. Therefore, before the operation of the medal insertion button 132, it is possible to give an impression that the operation can be performed by setting the predetermined color to red, and after the operation of the medal insertion button 132, the predetermined color is set to blue. It is possible to impress that the operation is not possible. In addition, since there is a projection of a projector image that is larger than the medal insertion button 132, the player can easily determine whether or not the operation is possible.

  In the second embodiment, the projector image C12 is a fixed image, but may be a changing image. For example, at the timing when the operation of the medal insertion button 132 is accepted, first, only the area of the medal insertion button 132 is changed to blue, and gradually increases from the periphery of the medal insertion button 132 to the blue area, and finally the projector projection The image projection of the projector 190 may be controlled so that the entire region 194 is the blue region.

Example 3
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a projector image according to the third embodiment. FIG. 16A shows a projector image C21 before the medal insertion button 132 is operated, and FIG. 16B shows a projector image C22 after the medal insertion button 132 is operated. The projector effect of the third embodiment is a projector effect in which the projector image is updated once by the operation of the medal insertion button 132. Here, the projector image C12 may be an image after the medal insertion button 132 is operated once, or may be an image after the medal insertion button 132 is operated a plurality of times (for example, three times). .

  In the third embodiment, the projector image C21 is an image prompting the operation of the medal insertion button 132 (specifically, in order to make the medal insertion button 132 stand out, the area of the medal insertion button 132 is set to a predetermined color, and the medal insertion button 132 is displayed. The peripheral ring area of the image is a predetermined pattern and a predetermined color, and an arrow indicating the medal insertion button 132 and an image of PUSH characters are displayed. The projector image C22 receives the operation of the medal insertion button 132. This is an image indicating that the processing has been completed (specifically, an image in which the area of the medal insertion button 132 is set to a predetermined color and the peripheral ring area of the medal insertion button 132 is set to a predetermined pattern and color).

  In contrast, the bet button lamp 193 does not emit light before the medal insertion button 132 is operated, and emits a specific color after the medal insertion button 132 is operated. Here, since the brightness of the bet button lamp 193 is much higher than the brightness of the projection image of the projector 190, when the bet button lamp 193 emits light, the projector 190 displays the projector image in the area of the medal insertion button 132. Is projected, it is difficult to visually recognize the projector image, and as a result, the player can visually recognize the light emission mode by the bet button lamp 193.

  More specifically, when the luminance (brightness per unit area) on the operation surface of the medal insertion button 132 is defined as follows, the following relational expression is established. When the bet button lamp 193 is not emitting light and the specific image is not projected by the projector 190, the luminance is the first luminance L1, the bet button lamp 193 is not emitting light, and the projector 190 displays the specific image. The brightness when projected is the second brightness L2 and the bet button lamp 193 emits light, and the brightness when the specific image is not projected by the projector 190 is the third brightness L3 and the bet button lamp 193 is When the luminance when light is emitted and a specific image is projected by the projector 190 is the fourth luminance L4, the first luminance L1 <the second luminance L2, the first luminance L1 <the third luminance. Luminance L3, first luminance L1 <fourth luminance L4, second luminance L2 <fourth luminance L4, third luminance L3 <fourth luminance L4, and second luminance L <Established relationship of the third luminance L3 is.

  In the third embodiment, since a special sheet that reacts to a specific color is attached to the inside of the medal insertion button 132, when the bet button lamp 193 emits light in a specific color, an OK character corresponding to a portion that reacts to the specific color is displayed. Is displayed on the medal insertion button 132. As a result, after the medal insertion button 132 is operated, an OK character is displayed on the medal insertion button 132, and a projector image is projected on other areas of the projector projection area 194. That is, in the third embodiment, the effect mode on the medal insertion button 132 can be changed by the light emission of the bet button lamp 193 without changing the projector image on the medal insertion button 132.

Example 4
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a projector image according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 17A shows the projector image C31 before the medal insertion button 132 is operated, and FIG. 17B shows the projector image C41 after the medal insertion button 132 is operated ((a), (b). ) Is another production image). The projector effect of the fourth embodiment is a projector effect in which the projector image is updated once by the operation of the medal insertion button 132.

  In the fourth embodiment, the projector 190 projects a projector image using the shape of the operation part. For example, in FIG. 17A, a projector image C31 is an image that makes the medal insertion button 132 stand out, and the projector 190 projects a star-shaped pattern image that encloses the circular medal insertion button 132. In the fourth embodiment, the projector image C31 matching the shape of the medal insertion button 132 is projected and the medal insertion button 132 is made conspicuous, thereby prompting the player to operate the medal insertion button 132. More specifically, the projector image C31 is directed to a substantially circular image that approximates the outer shape of the substantially circular medal insertion button 132, and from the edge of the substantially circular image toward an area without the medal insertion button 132. And an image to be stretched. When the projector image C31 is projected, the substantially circular image is projected so as to be positioned on the substantially circular medal insertion button 132.

  In FIG. 17B, a projector image C32 is an image that hides the existence of the medal insertion button 132 and the medal insertion port 141, and the projector 190 has a shape that covers the medal insertion button 132 and the medal insertion port 141. A fruit image (eg, cherry, watermelon, etc.) is projected. In the fourth embodiment, the projector image C32 that matches the shapes of the medal insertion button 132 and the medal insertion port 141 is projected in this manner, and the presence of the medal insertion button 132 and the medal insertion port 141 is hidden, thereby giving the player a medal insertion. The player can be made aware that the operation of the button 132 and the medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 141 are not necessary. More specifically, the projector image C41 includes a substantially circular image that approximates the outer shape of the substantially circular medal insertion button 132 as viewed from above, and an image that approximates the substantially circular image. When the projector image C41 is projected, this substantially circular image is projected so as to be positioned on the substantially circular medal insertion button 132.

(Example 5)
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a projector image according to the fifth embodiment. 18A shows a projector image C51 before the medal insertion button 132 is operated, and FIG. 18B shows a projector image C52 after the medal insertion button 132 is operated. The projector effect of the fifth embodiment is a projector effect in which the projector image is updated once by the operation of the medal insertion button 132.

  The projector image of the fifth embodiment is an image that suggests that a predetermined combination (for example, BB) has been won internally in the winning combination internal lottery process. Before the operation of the medal insertion button 132, the medal insertion button 132 and its medal insertion button 132 are displayed. A projector image C51 that suggests internal winning is projected in the vicinity (for example, a character image of “T” on the medal insertion button 132 and an image of a decorative pattern around the medal insertion button 132), and after the medal insertion button 132 is operated. Projects a projector image 52 (a character image of “TOK” and an image of a surrounding decorative pattern) suggesting that the predetermined winning combination has been won internally in a separate area away from the medal insertion button 132.

  That is, the projector image C51 includes a substantially circular image that approximates the outer shape of the substantially circular medal insertion button 132 as viewed from above, and the substantially circular image includes an image that suggests an internal lottery result. The projector image C52 includes an image suggesting an internal lottery result in addition to the substantially circular image. When the projector image C51 is projected, the substantially circular image is projected so as to be positioned on the approximately circular medal insertion button 132. When the projector image C52 is projected, the approximately circular medal insertion button 132 is projected. An image suggesting the internal lottery result is projected at a position not above.

  As described above, in the fifth embodiment, the projector 190 displays the projector image that suggests the result of the winning combination internal lottery process, and moves the projector image based on the operation of the medal insertion button 132. This is because, when a projector image is projected onto the medal insertion button 132, if there is an operation on the medal insertion button 132, the medal insertion button 132 is hidden in the player's hand, and the projector image is not easily visible to the player. Therefore, the image indicating the internal winning is moved to an area other than the medal insertion button 132 so that the player can accurately recognize the image indicating the internal winning.

(Example 6)
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a projector image according to the sixth embodiment. 19A and 19B are both projector images C61 before the medal insertion button 132 is operated, and FIG. 19A is a projector image when the player's hand is not on the medal insertion button 132. C61, FIG. 19B is a projector image C61 when the player's hand is on the medal insertion button 132. FIG.

  The projector image C61 of Example 6 is an image that suggests that a predetermined combination (for example, BB) has been won internally in the winning combination internal lottery process, but matches the shape of the back of the hand (a slightly rounded shape). It is an image. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the player's hand is not on the medal insertion button 132, that is, when the projector 190 projects an image on a plane, it is projected on the medal insertion button 132. In the projector image C61, the characters “displaced” appear to be deformed and distorted from the player's line of sight, but as shown in FIG. 19B, when the player's hand is on the medal insertion button 132, that is, the projector. When 190 projects an image on a curved surface, the projector image C61 projected onto the back of the hand can see flat “displaced” characters that are not distorted on the back of the player's hand from the player's line of sight. .

  That is, the projector image C61 is an image that is visually recognized as being curved when projected onto a smooth surface, and is an image that is visually recognized as being smooth when projected onto a curved surface (referred to as a “deformed image”). ). When the projector image C61 is projected, this deformed image is projected so as to be positioned on the substantially circular medal insertion button 132.

  Thus, the projector image of the sixth embodiment is a projector image that applies the so-called trick picture principle, and is created assuming that the player places his hand on the medal insertion button 132. Therefore, when the player operates the medal insertion button 132, the player can easily grasp the accurate information indicated by the projector image.

(Example 7)
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a projector image according to the seventh embodiment. 20A shows three types of projector images C71, C72, and C73, FIG. 20B shows projector images C71 and C72 before medal insertion operation, and FIG. 20C shows medal insertion. It is a figure which shows the projector images C72 and C73 after operation. Here, the projector image C71 is an image in which the entire projector projection area 194 is white, and the projector image C72 is red in the medal insertion slot 141 and white in the projector projection area 194 other than the medal insertion slot 141. The projector image C73 is an image in which only the medal insertion button 132 is red and the projector projection area 194 other than the medal insertion button 132 is white. Accordingly, the projector images C72 and C73 are both images that match the shape of the operation site. In addition, one effect aspect of the projector effect of Example 7 is configured using two types of projector images, and the effect aspect of the projector effect is changed by an operation on the medal insertion slot 141.

  More specifically, the projector image C71 includes a medal insertion port image that approximates the outer shape of the medal insertion port 141 viewed from above, and a medal insertion button image that approximates the outer shape of the medal insertion button 132 viewed from above. The entire 194 is a white image. The projector image C72 includes a medal insertion port image that approximates the outer shape of the medal insertion port 141 viewed from above and a medal insertion button image that approximates the outer shape of the medal insertion button 132 viewed from above. As described above, it is assumed that red is emitted as the luminescent color that can be operated. The projector image C72 includes a medal insertion port image that approximates the outer shape of the medal insertion port 141 viewed from above, and a medal insertion button image that approximates the outer shape of the medal insertion button 132 viewed from above. As described above, it is assumed that red is emitted as the luminescent color that can be operated.

  In the seventh embodiment, the projector 190 alternately projects the projector image C71 and the projector image C72 before the medal insertion operation. As a result, the medal insertion slot 141 emits light alternately in white and red, and the medal insertion slot 141 can be made conspicuous, so that the player can grasp that the medal insertion acceptance period is possible.

  On the other hand, the projector 190 alternately projects the projector image C71 and the projector image C73 after the medal insertion operation. As a result, the medal insertion button 132 emits light alternately in white and red, so that the player can grasp that the medal insertion button 132 will be a button to be operated in the future (production button).

  As described above, according to the projector image of the seventh embodiment, the operation part to be operated in the future is made blinking and made conspicuous, so that the player can easily grasp the object of the future operation.

(Example 8)
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an image of a projector effect according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 21A shows three types of lamp images C81, C82, and C83 by the bet button lamp 193. FIG. As in the case of the third embodiment, a special sheet that reacts to three types of specific colors is mounted inside the medal insertion button 132. When the bet button lamp 193 emits light in the first specific color, the lamp When the image C81 and the bet button lamp 193 emit light in the second specific color, the lamp image C82 in which a small “right” character is displayed and when the bet button lamp 193 emits light in the third specific color is large. A lamp image C <b> 83 in which the “Win” character is displayed is displayed on the medal insertion button 132.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating a change in the image of the projector effect according to the eighth embodiment. Before the medal insertion operation, as shown in (b-1) to (b-3), the projector 190 makes the projector image C91 prompting the operation of the medal insertion button 132 (specifically, the medal insertion button 132 conspicuous). In order to achieve this, the area of the medal insertion button 132 is set to a predetermined color, the peripheral ring area of the medal insertion button 132 is set to a predetermined pattern and a predetermined color, and an arrow indicating the medal insertion button 132 and an image of PUSH are displayed. ) And the bet button lamp 193 displays lamp images C81 to 83 in which characters indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery process are displayed gradually larger. For example, the lamp image C81 is displayed for about 1 second, the lamp image C82 is displayed for about 1 second, and the lamp image C83 is continuously displayed. As a result, the player can grasp that the medal insertion button 132 can be operated and that the predetermined winning combination is won internally in the winning combination internal lottery process. Note that any one of the lamp images C81 to C83 may be displayed according to the result of the winning combination internal lottery process.

  On the other hand, after the medal insertion operation, as shown in (b-4), the projector 190 inserts the same image as the image (specifically, the character) displayed by the bet button lamp 193. The bet button lamp 193 continues to display the lamp image C83. As a result, even if the medal insertion button 132 is hidden in the player's hand, the player can grasp from the projector image that the predetermined winning combination has been won internally in the winning combination internal lottery process.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 22 is a view showing a projector image CB before the medal insertion button 132 is operated by the projector 190B of the slot machine 100B according to the second embodiment. 22A is a front view of the slot machine 100B, FIG. 22B is a diagram showing an actual projector image CB, and FIG. 22C is a player's line of sight (a line of sight of a player sitting on a chair). It is a figure which shows the projector image CB which can be seen. The projector image CB is an image that suggests the result of the winning combination internal lottery process.

  The projector projection area 194B of the projector 190B is wider than the projector projection area 194 of the projector 190. That is, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), the projector projection area 194B is not only the upper surface of the operation unit 131a but also the side that stands obliquely with respect to the upper surface of the operation unit 131a (is erected at an angle close to a right angle). Since it extends to the inner surface of the lamp cover 131c, characters indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery process are displayed on the operation unit 131a and the side lamp cover 131c. As described above, the projector image CB has the first projection surface (for example, the upper surface of the operation unit 131a) and the second projection surface (for example, the inner surface of the side lamp cover 131c) as the projector projection region 194B. The second projection plane and the second projection plane intersect at a predetermined angle (about 90 °).

  Here, the projector image CB of the second embodiment is a projector image that applies a so-called trick picture principle, and the image projected on the side lamp cover 131c is normal from the position of the player's eyes. It has been created so that it can be recognized by simple characters.

  That is, the projector 190B projects a non-deformed (not distorted) character image (for example, a big hit character) to the operation unit 131a, while deforming (distorted) the side lamp cover 131c. The projector image CB is projected onto the side lamp cover 131c as shown in FIG. 22B when viewed from above the operation unit 131a. 22 (c), the characters of the image portion projected on the side lamp cover 131c are not distorted from the position of the eyes of the player in the sitting position, as shown in FIG. The characters can be accurately grasped.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the projector projection area is not an area of one plane but is an area extending over a plurality of continuous planes, the projector image CB applying the principle of cheating picture is projected. When viewed from the person's line of sight, it is possible to easily grasp the accurate information suggested by the projector image CB and to feel as if the operation surface has spread.

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 23A shows a state of projection by the projector 190C of the slot machine 100C according to the third embodiment. The slot machine 100C includes stop buttons 137 to 130 in addition to the medal insertion button 132 and the medal insertion port 141 in the operation unit 131a. Therefore, the projector projection area 194C of the projector 190C is an area that includes the medal insertion button 132, stop buttons 137 to 130, and the medal insertion slot 141.

  As described above, the projector projection area 194C of the projector 190C may include operation parts other than the medal insertion button 132 and the medal insertion port 141, and the medal insertion button 132, the medal insertion port 141, and the stop buttons 137 to 130. The projector image may be changed based on any one operation reception.

<Fourth embodiment>
FIG. 23B is a diagram showing a state of projection by the projector 190D of the slot machine 100D according to the fourth embodiment. The slot machine 100D includes a plurality of projectors 190D. Specifically, the slot machine 100D includes a projector 190DL on the inner side surface of the left side lamp cover, and a projector 190DR on the inner side surface of the right side lamp cover. The player can operate the operation unit 131a with the right hand. When operating, the projector 190DL provided on the left side projects light (image) on the operation unit 131a, and when the player operates the operation part of the operation unit 131a with the left hand, the projector 190DL is provided on the right side. The projector 190DR projects light (image) onto the operation unit 131a. When a player operates with the right hand, if the projector light is projected from the upper left, it becomes easier to see the projector image without shadowing the hand, whereas when operated with the left hand, the projector projects the light from the upper right. This is because it becomes easier to see the projector image without shadowing the hand. The slot machine 100D grasps which hand is operated based on a selection instruction from the player (selection of operating with the right hand or the left hand) in a predetermined menu.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the projector image is projected from the optimal direction according to the operating hand, so that the player can more easily see the projector image.

<Other embodiments>
In the above-described embodiment, the operation unit for inserting credits is the push button type medal insertion button (bet button) 132. However, the operation unit is not limited to this and may be an operation unit having another configuration. For example, the operation unit for inserting credits may be configured with a touch sensor. In the case of a touch sensor, a touch sensor (capacitance type touch sensor) that detects contact with a transparent (colorless transparent or colored transparent) cover body is provided, and the LED board is covered with the cover body. A plurality of full-color LEDs are disposed on the LED substrate. In this case, you may make it change the light emission mode of full color LED according to the position of operation to a cover body. For example, only the full color LED closest to the position at which the cover body was operated may emit light with a color different from the emission color of the other full color LEDs, or at the position at which the cover body was operated. Only the closest full-color LED may emit light.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the light-emitting device inside the medal insertion button 132 was LED, it is not limited to this. For example, a liquid crystal image display device may be provided inside the medal insertion button 132, and the light emitting device may be an image display device.

  In the above embodiment, when the medal insertion button 132 is used as an effect button, the projector effect is updated based on the button operation. Instead of or in addition to this, the medal insertion button 132 is used as the insertion button. Even in this case, the projector effect may be updated based on the button operation.

  In the above embodiment, the projector projection area 194 is constant. However, the projector projection area 194 may be variable separately. For example, the projector 190 may be configured to be movable up and down so that the projector projection area 194 can be changed. Further, the focus of the image in the projector projection area 194 may be changed by changing the aperture of the lens provided in the projector 190 as necessary.

  In this embodiment, two VDPs (VDPs 516 and 520) are used to perform image display by the effect image display device 157 and image irradiation by the projector 190. However, by using one VDP, The image display by the effect image display device 157 and the image irradiation by the projector 190 may be performed. In this case, the specific image projected by the projector 190 may be displayed on the effect image display device 157 at the same time as the time when the projector 190 projects, or the specific image projected by the projector 190 is displayed by the projector 190. You may display on the effect image display apparatus 157 at the time different from the time which is projecting. Since the specific image is projected by the projector 190 and displayed on the effect image display device 157, the display image can be made different. The specific image set to be projected on the projector 190 and the specific image set to be displayed on the effect image display device 157 may be images of the same size. However, when a specific image is projected onto the projector 190, the setting is made so that the image is displayed larger than when it is displayed on the effect image display device 157 by setting the lens of the projector 190 or the like. By doing so, there is a case where the image displayed on the effect image display device 157 does not need to be scaled via the scaler IC or the like and projected onto the projector 190.

  In the above embodiment, an example of the projector effect of the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the projector effect is a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball). It can be applied to a slot machine as a medium. Note that the slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to medals. The input includes inputting the digitized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and the payout of the game medium is the conversion of the digitized data to the predetermined external device (electronic storage device). Including output.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the projector effect of the slot machine has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to the projector effect of other game machines such as a pachinko machine. That is, a launching device that launches a game ball into a predetermined game area, a start winning opening configured to be able to enter a game ball launched from the launching device, and a detection that detects a game ball that has entered the start winning exit Means, a payout means for paying out a game ball when the detection means detects a game ball (or a giving means for giving a value equivalent to the game ball), and a variable display device for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information) In the event that a game ball is detected by the detection means, the variable display device stops the display after changing the design, and provides an effect button on the pachinko machine that notifies the game state transition, A projector effect may be executed.

  For example, a projector effect may be executed by providing a projector 1190 in a pachinko machine 1000 as shown in FIG. In this case, in the projector effect, at least the projector 1190 projects a projector image on the operation part including the chance button 1136 and changes the projector image based on the operation reception for the operation part such as the chance button 1136.

  Here, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1000 will be outlined with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. The pachinko machine 1000 includes, as an external structure, an outer frame 1102, a main body 1104, a front frame door 1106, a ball storage dish. Attached door 1108, launching device 1110, and game board 1200 are provided on the front surface thereof.

  The outer frame 1102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities, etc.) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop, and the main body 1104 is provided inside the outer frame 1102. This is a member that becomes a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 1102 via the hinge portion 1112. The main body 1104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 1114 inside.

  The front frame door 1106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 1104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 1100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 1106 is provided with a transparent plate member 1118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 1120 and a frame lamp 1122 are attached to the front side. A game area 1124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 1106 and the front surface of the game board 1200. Further, when the front frame door 1106 is opened, a front frame door open sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 1106 is provided.

  The door 1108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 1104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1000 so as to have a lock function and be freely opened and closed. The door 1108 with a ball storage tray is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 1126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 1110. A lower plate 1128 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 1130 for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 1126 to the lower plate 1128 by the operation of the player, A ball discharge lever 1132 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 1128 to a game ball collecting container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 1110 by operation of the player A ball launching handle 1134 for launching into a gaming area 1124 of 1200, a chance button 1136 for changing the rendering mode of various rendering devices 1206 by the player's operation, A chance button lamp 1138 that causes the button 1136 to emit light, a ball lending operation button 1140 that gives a ball lending instruction to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a player's balance return instruction to the card unit A return operation button 1142 and a ball rental display unit 1144 for displaying the player's balance and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 1128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 1110 is attached below the main body 1104, and a launching rod 1146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 1134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 1148 that hits the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 1146, .

  The game board 1200 has a game area 1124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 1104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 1114 of the main body 1104. The game area 1124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 1200 is mounted on the main body 1104.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the projector 1190 is provided above the front frame door 1106, and projects an image from above to below. The projector 1190 is configured to project an image on the upper surface of the upper plate 1126 and the operation unit that receives the operation of the player. Specifically, an area including the upper plate 1126 of the pachinko machine 1000, a chance button 1136, a ball removal button 1130, a ball lending operation button 1140, a return operation button 1142, a ball lending display unit 1144, and the like is set as a projector projection area.

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming table of the above embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100, the pachinko machine 1000, etc.), the operating means (for example, the bet button 132, the medal slot 132, the chance button) operated by the player. 1136, etc.), and production means (for example, projectors 190, 1190, production image display device 157, bet button lamp 193, various lamps 420, speakers 272, 277, etc.), and control of the production means. A game machine including production control means (for example, main control unit 300, first sub control unit 400, second sub control unit 500, etc.), wherein the production means includes a first operation means. There are few image projection apparatuses (for example, projectors 190 and 1190) that project an image onto an area (for example, the projector projection area 194). The production means includes at least a light emitting device (for example, a bet button lamp 193 and a chance button lamp 1138) that causes the operation means to emit light from the inside. When an operation on the means is received, at least control for changing the light emission mode of the light emitting device is executed (for example, the light emission mode BA is changed to the light emission mode BB). When a first image (for example, a projector image PA) is projected on the first region, when an operation on the operation means is received, the first image is displayed on the image projection device instead of the first image. That at least control for projecting a second image (for example, a projector image PB) onto one region is executed. And this configuration.

  In the above basic configuration, when an operation on the operation means is accepted, the light emission mode of the light emitting device is changed, and the image projected by the image projection device is also a document from the first image to the second image. The interest of the operation on the means can be improved.

  In the basic configuration, the first image is an image that prompts an operation on the operation unit (for example, a character image such as an arrow image or a push toward the operation unit), and the second image is the operation image. The image is preferably an image indicating that an operation on the means is accepted (for example, a character image such as OK on the operation means).

  In this case, it is possible to easily grasp from the image projected by the image projection device whether or not the operation on the operation means has been completed.

  As an example, in the above configuration, at least one of the first image and the second image is an image simulating the shape of the operation means (for example, if the operation means is circular, it is abbreviated as operation means). A circular image of the same size), and the effect control means applies an image imitating the shape of the operation means to the image projection apparatus in an area including at least the operation means in the first area. It is preferable to execute at least the control for projection.

  In this case, since the presence of the operation means can be emphasized or hidden based on the projection image of the image projection apparatus, it is possible to indicate to the player whether the operation means is necessary or unnecessary.

  In addition, as an example, in the above configuration, at least one of the first image and the second image is an image suggesting a game result (for example, a character image such as winning or losing), and The effect control means preferably performs at least control for causing the image projection apparatus to project an image suggesting the game result onto an area including at least the operation means in the first area. .

  In this case, the player can grasp the result of the game based on the projection image of the image projection device when he / she wants to operate the operation means or after operating the operation means.

  Further, as an example, in the above configuration, the light emitting device is capable of executing specific light emission that emits at least one of a specific color and a specific pattern (for example, the character). When the specific image is projected on at least the operation means by the image projection device, the specific light emission can be executed, and the specific image includes an image having a color or a pattern different from the emitted specific light emission. Preferably, the specific light emission makes it difficult to visually recognize the specific image projected on the operation means.

  In this case, since it is possible to change the effect mode by causing the light emitting device to emit light with a specific color or a specific pattern without changing the projection image of the image projection device, the interest of the operation means is further enhanced. Can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

100 slot machine 102 front door 110, 111, 112 reel 113 symbol display window 114 winning line 131 operation unit 132 medal insertion button 135 start lever 137, 138, 139 stop button 157 liquid crystal display device 190, 1190 projector 193 bet button lamp 194 projector Projection area 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit 1000 Pachinko machine 1136 Chance button 1138 Chance button lamp

Claims (5)

Operation means operated by a player;
Production means for performing production,
Production control means for executing control of the production means;
A game machine equipped with
The rendering means includes at least an image projection device that projects an image on a first area including the operation means,
The production means includes at least a light emitting device that emits light from the inside of the operation means,
The production control means executes at least control for changing a light emission mode of the light emitting device when an operation on the operation means is received,
When the image projection device is projecting a first image onto the first region, the effect control unit replaces the first image with the image projection device upon receiving an operation on the operation unit. And at least a control for projecting the second image.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 1,
The first image is an image prompting an operation on the operation means,
The game table, wherein the second image is an image indicating that an operation on the operation means has been accepted. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
At least one of the first image and the second image is an image imitating the shape of the operation means,
The effect control means executes at least control for causing the image projection device to project an image imitating the shape of the operation means onto an area including at least the operation means in the first area.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
At least one of the first image and the second image is an image suggesting a game result,
The production control means executes at least control for causing the image projection apparatus to project an image suggesting the game result onto an area including at least the operation means in the first area.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The light emitting device is capable of executing specific light emission that emits at least one of a specific color and a specific pattern,
The production control means is capable of executing the specific light emission when a specific image is projected on at least the operation means by the image projection device,
The specific image is an image including a color or a pattern different from the emitted specific light,
The specific light emission makes it difficult to visually recognize the specific image projected on the operation means.
A game stand characterized by that.