JP2015092911A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing the misconception of game-related information by a player.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a display device 9 capable of displaying a stereoscopic image composed of a right eye image and a left eye image and displaying game-related information and a performance image; detection means 60 capable of detecting at least one of the position and the direction of a player; and control means 86 or means for controlling the display in the display device, and performing a control for displaying a stereoscopic image of a mode responding at least one of the position and the direction of the player, which are detected by the detection means, in the display device. When the display control means 86 displays the performance image and the game-related information on the display device, the display control means 86 displays, for the performance image, a stereoscopic image in a mode different according to the detection result by the detection means, and displays the game-related information in a common mode irrespective of the detection result by the detection means 60.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine including a display device that displays a stereoscopic image by a parallax barrier method using a parallax barrier. Such a gaming machine is provided with detection means such as a CCD for detecting the viewpoint position of the player, determines the display mode of the stereoscopic image based on the viewpoint position of the player, and selects a suitable stereoscopic according to the player's posture. An image is displayed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  There is also a gaming machine provided with a display device including a liquid crystal display and performing a right-handed display for notifying how to hit a ball on the display device (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In such a gaming machine, in addition to the right-handed display, a hold display, a short time count display, and the like can be displayed on the display device.

JP 2006-26186 A JP 2010-119427 A

  However, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when game-related information such as right-handed display is displayed on the same display device as the stereoscopic image, a stereoscopic image having a different aspect is displayed according to the viewpoint position of the player. When the game-related information is changed in accordance with the viewpoint position of the player when trying to enhance interest, there is a problem that the game-related information is mistaken for the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from misidentifying game-related information.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
A stereoscopic image (for example, a 3D image) composed of a right-eye image and a left-eye image can be displayed, and game-related information related to the game (for example, the first reserved memory count, the second reserved memory count, and the short time remaining count) ) And an effect image (for example, characters A to D shown in FIGS. 34 and 35), and a display device (for example, effect display device 9),
Detection means (for example, infrared camera 60) capable of detecting at least one of the position and orientation of the player (for example, the position and orientation of the player's eyes);
Display control means for controlling display on the display device, the display control means performing control for displaying on the display device a stereoscopic image in a mode corresponding to at least one of the position and orientation of the player detected by the detection means. For example, the production control CPU 86),
With
When the display control means displays the effect image and the game related information on the display device, the effect image is displayed as a stereoscopic image of a different aspect according to a detection result by the detection means (for example, As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, a suitable 3D image (3D image) is displayed according to the viewpoint position of the player), and the game related information is common regardless of the detection result by the detection means. The display is controlled in a manner (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, and the short time remaining number are displayed as a non-stereo image (2D image). portion)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect image and the game related information are displayed on the same display device, and it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the game related information.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The display control means (for example, the production control CPU 86) uses the detection means (for example, the infrared camera 60) for the game related information (for example, the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, and the short time remaining number). Regardless of the detection result, control is performed to display a non-stereoscopic image (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, and the short time remaining number are displayed as non-stereoscopic images (2D images). Part to display as)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying game-related information.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The display control means (for example, the effect control CPU 86) has a plurality of effect elements (for example, the characters A and C arranged on the right side, the character B and the character B arranged on the left side) as the effect images (for example, the characters A to D). D) is controlled to display a stereoscopic image (for example, a 3D image) including D), and the mode according to the detection result by the detection means (for example, the infrared camera 60) is displayed so as to differ depending on each effect element. (For example, as shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, when the player tilts to the left and the player's viewpoint moves to the left, the display stereoscopic degree of the right characters A and C decreases, and the left (The part where the display stereoscopic degree of the characters B and D is increased)
It is characterized by that.
According to this characteristic, the aspect of the change of the production element is not monotonous and the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
After a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a start area (for example, the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b) provided in the game area (for example, the game area 7), a start condition (for example, a reserved memory) The number is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified (for example, a variable display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and a production symbol) is performed, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit) determined in advance as a variable display display result A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the symbol is derived and displayed;
With respect to the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the start area, the variable display is reserved for a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) (for example, the first reserved memory and the second storage). A holding storage means (for example, a holding storage number buffer) that can be stored as holding storage)
The display control means (for example, the effect display device 9) is configured to hold information (for example, a first reserved memory number or a second number) that can specify the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means as the game related information. Control is performed to display the number of stored memories on the display device.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the player from misidentifying the number of reserved memories.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
The detection means includes imaging means (for example, an infrared camera 60) for imaging the player, and based on the player's image captured by the imaging means, the player's position and orientation (for example, the player's eyes) Position and orientation)
The imaging means is provided at a position where the player can not be imaged by a movable body (for example, the upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b) movably provided on the gaming machine (for example, at the retracted position and the front position). (The portion where the infrared camera 60 is not concealed regardless of the position of the upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the position of the player can be detected regardless of the position of the movable body.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine which is the game machine of the execution example. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example in the effect control board. FIG. 2 is an AA enlarged vertical sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the structure of the effect display apparatus of a pachinko game machine, the display state in an effect display apparatus, and the visual recognition state of the stereo image by a player's both eyes. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position change of a player's eyes, and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position change of a player's eyes, and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position change of a player's eyes, and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position change of a player's eyes, and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a player's eye distance and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the image recognition process implemented in image processing DSP. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of the 3D display area and 2D display area in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stereoscopic display control content. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits, and the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is a figure which shows a notification effect determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the 3D display change timing determination table (at the time of a loss), (b) is a figure which shows 3D display change timing determination table (at the time of hit). It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect using the stereo image in the time of a variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect using the stereo image in the production after reach.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. In the following description, the front side (player side) in FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. Further, in the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly configured by an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a front frame (not shown) attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame so as to be openable and closable around one side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the upper part of the front surface of the lower door frame 103 attached to the lower side of the glass door frame 102, a ball as a game ball storage unit capable of storing a game ball (pachinko ball, hit ball) as a game medium. An upper plate portion 3 a having a supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 3 formed on the upper surface thereof is projected toward the front (front direction) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Also, below this upper plate portion 3a, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotally supported, and a lower plate portion 4a (also called a lower plate) 4 is formed on the upper surface. (Protrusion part) is projected toward the front (front direction) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the right side, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching a game ball is provided.

  The operation lever 600 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger switch is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is applied when the player holds the operation rod). A trigger button is provided. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push / pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation lever of the operation lever 600 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. Lever switches 510 a to 510 d (see FIG. 2) arranged in four directions in order to detect a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate 4 a below the operation lever 600.

  In addition, the member that forms the upper plate 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate 3 main body (for example, above the operation lever 600). An operation button 516 is provided. The operation button 516 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the player's operation performed on the operation button 516 may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the operation button 516.

  A pair of left and right speakers 27a and 27b, which will be described later, are disposed on the front left and right sides of the lower door frame 103.

  A transparent game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame (not shown) is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device (variable display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display regions each variably displaying (variable display) an effect design (decorative design) for production is a transparent game board. It is provided on the back of the game board 6 so that it can be seen through. In addition, a special symbol display device (special symbol display device) 8 (see FIG. 2) for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided at a predetermined location of the game board 6. . The effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 is a decorative (effect) symbol during the special symbol fluctuation display period by the special symbol display 8, and the effect symbol fluctuation display as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of the symbols. I do. The effect display device 9 is controlled by each device such as an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 2) mounted on an effect control board 80 described later.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 includes a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as the first identification information (variable display), and a second as the second identification information. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the special symbol (variable display) is provided.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after the first start condition, which is a variable display execution condition) is established (for example, a game ball has won a first start port 15a described later). When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the state where the jackpot game is not executed) is established and variable. When the display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition after a second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, a game ball has won a second start port 15b described later). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started based on When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect display device 9 irradiates the surface liquid crystal panel 900 for displaying a stereoscopic image (video) and the planar light from the rear side to the front side of the image liquid crystal panel 900. A parallax barrier type autostereoscopic display liquid crystal display having a backlight 901 and a parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 provided at a predetermined distance from the image liquid crystal panel 900 on the front side of the image liquid crystal panel 900. This is realized by an image display device comprising the device. The effect display device 9 performs a change display of the effect symbol during the change display period of the special symbol by the special symbol display 8.

  As will be described later, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 allows the player's left eye to visually recognize the right eye image displayed in the vertically long strip shape on the image liquid crystal panel 900 and the player's right eye to visually recognize the left eye image. A parallax barrier image having a vertically striped black portion that serves as a shutter that prevents this, and a transparent portion that allows the player's right eye to visually recognize the right-eye image and the player's left eye to visually recognize the left-eye image. A liquid crystal panel having a relatively high light transparency, which can be displayed in a parallax barrier image display state for displaying the image and a display state in a transmissive state in which all the pixels are not transparent, without black stripes. ing.

  That is, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the present embodiment includes a parallax barrier display including a parallax barrier for preventing the player's left eye from viewing the right eye image and preventing the player's right eye from viewing the left eye image. And full transmission display without displaying the parallax barrier.

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 9 will be described using an example of a liquid crystal display device as the image liquid crystal panel 900. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the device of the image liquid crystal panel 900 may be a CRT (Cathode You may comprise by display apparatuses of other image display forms, such as Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix LED, an organic or inorganic electroluminescent (EL) panel.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a single-focus infrared camera 60 is provided at the center position directly above the effect display device 9 of the decorative frame arranged on the front surface of the game board 6 so as to surround the effect display device 9. The infrared camera 60 can capture a face image of a player who is playing the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, the player's viewpoint position can be detected by the infrared camera 60, and, as will be described later, when a stereoscopic image is displayed on the effect display device 9, according to the player's viewpoint position. Control for displaying a suitable stereoscopic image (3D image), that is, so-called eye tracking can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the infrared camera 60 is placed directly above the effect display device 9 so as to improve the accuracy of distance identification based on focus control by capturing the player's face image from the front position as much as possible. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position and number of the infrared cameras 60 are appropriately determined according to the accuracy of the camera used, the shape of the game board 6, and the like. You just have to decide.

  In this embodiment, the player (human body) is easily identified, and an infrared camera is used because it is easy to identify a part of the eye (eyeball) having a temperature slightly lower than that of other surrounding parts. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of the infrared camera 60, a normal visible light camera may be used, or a visible light camera may be used together with the infrared camera 60. However, a thermographic camera may be used together with the visible light camera. As will be described later, the infrared camera 60 is connected to the effect control board 80 (see FIG. 2).

  The parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is fixedly provided at an arrangement position on the back side of the game board 6 and in front of the player overlapping the image liquid crystal panel 900.

  Further, on the back side of the game board 6 and on the front side of the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910, upper and lower shutters 201 a and 201 b that open and close the display area of the image liquid crystal panel 900 are fixed to the back side of the game board 6. The shutter motors 59a and 59b are slidable in the vertical direction. The shutter motors 59a and 59b are connected to the effect control board 80 (see FIG. 2), that is, the shutters 201a and 201b are driven based on the control of the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80. It has come to be.

  In addition, on the surface of the upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b, a model related to a predetermined character that is an effect image is provided separately for each shutter 201a and 201b. Further, when the shutters 201a and 201b are closed, a model related to a predetermined character is visually recognized by the player as an entity.

  Below the effect display device 9, there is provided a start winning device 15 having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area that can receive a game ball. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that the opening and closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a opens upward and is always in a state where a game ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a on the upper side and the movable pieces 13 and 13 on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning by the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13 and 13.

  In the state where the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, the start winning device 15 can win, although it is difficult to win the second start port 15b (that is, the game ball has won a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 15b (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player (first state). ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start port 15b (becomes difficult to start winning) and is in a disadvantageous state for the player (second state) State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  The predetermined number of the game board 6 displays four numbers indicating the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A special symbol hold storage indicator 18 (see FIG. 2) is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. Of the winning balls that are won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6, the winning balls that have entered one (V winning area: special area) and the gaming balls that have entered the other area are counted as they are. 23. A solenoid 21a (see FIG. 2) for switching the path in the special winning opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 that displays a variable symbol as a plurality of types of identification information is started. In this embodiment, left and right LEDs (not shown) are turned on alternately by turning on the LEDs alternately. For example, if the left LED is turned on at the end of the change display, it becomes a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 (see FIG. 2) having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing balls that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the starting passing memorized number. ) Is provided. Each time a game ball passes to the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports including a first normal winning port 29 and a second normal winning port 30 as a winning area of a winning device that accepts game balls and allows winning. The winning of the game ball in the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the game ball to the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of a winning device that accepts game balls and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an outlet 26 for collecting game balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom. There is.

  Two speakers 27L and 27R that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7, and two speakers 27a and 27b that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right lower portions. In the following description, the speaker 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b may be collectively referred to as the speaker 27 in some cases. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 3) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 3). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided at a predetermined position of the left light emitting unit 28L, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when a supply ball is cut is provided at a predetermined position of the right frame LED 28c. Is provided.

  Various light emitting means such as prize ball LED 51, ball-out LED 52, decoration LED 25 a, left frame LED 28 b, right frame LED 28 c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 are based on the effect control command output from the main board 31. Lighting control (LED control) is performed based on the serial signal output from the computer 81. Sound generation control (sound control) from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 81.

  A game ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enters the game area 7 through a hitting guide rail (not shown), and then descends the game area 7. When a game ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins. If the game ball is won in the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and is detected by the count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is permitted with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round.

  When the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 at the time of stoppage is a predetermined special big hit symbol (probability variable big hit symbol) of the big hit symbols, the probability that the big hit is determined after the big hit gaming state (big hit probability) ) Becomes a more advantageous state for the player, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) that becomes higher than the normal gaming state, which is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probable change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  In addition, when the display result of the special symbol when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped is the probability variation big hit symbol, the variable time is reduced after the big hit gaming state, and the control is performed for a predetermined period of time. The Compared to the normal gaming state, the time-short state is the variation display time of each of the special symbol display device 8, the effect display device 9, and the normal symbol display device 10 (the time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed). ) Is a control state in which display results are derived and displayed at an early stage. Furthermore, during the time-shortening state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. . During the time-short state, since the display time of the symbol variation is shortened, the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winning that occurs exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories becomes invalid. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the case of the probability variation big hit A, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short-running state over a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, whichever comes first, until the next big hit gaming state occurs or until the special symbol and the effect symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times). Continue until either condition is met.

  Further, when considering from the aspect of paying out the game ball according to the winning, in the short time state, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the non-time short state, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes the winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) to the second start port 15b. Therefore, the number of game balls ( The ratio of the number of game balls (the number of payout balls) to be paid out as award balls according to winning is greater than the number of hit balls) compared to the normal game state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a base game state having a lower base compared to such a high base state. Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  As described above, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time coincides with a general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, each of the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, and the second normal winning port 30 is an abnormality monitoring target winning port, A total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to the winning of the abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base, and is used as an object of abnormality monitoring related to winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Also, whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state not controlled to the short time state described above, every time the number of special symbols on hold is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the memory for controlling the memory variation shortened state to shorten the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there are cases where the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened.

  The effect symbols that are variably displayed in the effect display device 9 are decorations that are variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variability display of the special symbols in order to enhance the decoration effect of the variability display of the special symbols on the special symbol display 8. It is a symbol with a special meaning. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, the relationship that the variation display of the effect symbol starts when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the display result of the special symbol at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. This includes a relationship in which the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed when the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated. When the special symbol display unit 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the effect display device 9 derives and displays the combination of the jackpot symbol with left, middle and right symbols as a display result. The Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  The special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above, and therefore, in the following description, they may be collectively referred to as a variation display unit.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the effect display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is preliminarily set. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, among the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the effect display device 9) The left and right display areas are stopped and the same display is still displayed, and the middle display area is still in the variable display mode), and all or part of the display area on the active line A state in which all or a part of the jackpot symbol is formed and is displayed in a synchronized manner (for example, the left, middle, and right display areas in the effect display device 9 are displayed in a varying manner and are always the same. The state) variable display in a state where the handle is aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  Also, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with LEDs or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In addition, with respect to the effect display device 9, there is a case where a jackpot notice effect such as a pseudo-ream for notifying that there is a possibility of winning a big hit in a variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as a big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit C and a probable big hit A are provided as will be described later. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Normally, the big hit C is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state because it does not become a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and does not become a short-time state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probability variation jackpot A is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state and is in a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period and in a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, a relay board 77, and an effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 that is a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, and a first start port switch 14a. In addition to signals from the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, and the second winning port switch 30a, various signals such as a power-off signal and a clear signal are given to the game control microcomputer 156. An input circuit 58, a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15, a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20, and a solenoid 21a for switching the path in the special winning opening are for game control. An output circuit 59 driven in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 156; There are mounted.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor that performs a control operation, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer.

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 156 as described below specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 156 including a CPU 56.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as a system reset means, a random number circuit, and a CTC that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display results of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit as the random number value R1 when a start winning to the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b occurs, and specifies a specific value based on the numerical data. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The determination as to whether or not to win is actually executed based on the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning at the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined period generated by dividing the system clock signal to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 156 as a system.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board 960. That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part of the RAM 55 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Or the entire contents are preserved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 960 has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input circuit 58. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. A clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing clearing of the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58.

  Each of the plurality of switches is connected to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 156 receives an input detection signal indicating the input state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches.

  Further, the output circuit 78 mounted on the game control microcomputer 156 transmits the effect control command output from the CPU 56 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77. Further, the control signal output by the CPU 56 is output to the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 connected to the main board 31.

  The game control microcomputer 156 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing effect control including display control, sound control, and LED control to the effect control board 80.

  The effect control commands transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the game control microcomputer 156 include a customer waiting demonstration designation command and a variable display command.

  The customer waiting demonstration designation command is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating the display during the customer waiting demonstration by the game control microcomputer 156, and a predetermined time has elapsed after the change of the special symbol is finished. When the customer waiting demo designation command is sent to the effect control board 80, a predetermined customer waiting demo screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. In other words, normally, when a player changes, there is a period in which the player is absent, so it is assumed that these waiting-for-demo demonstration designation commands are due to the player changing. When it is output.

  The variable display command is an effect control command transmitted at the start of change in order to designate a change pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. Is a command to specify.

  The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77 and performs display control of effect display and effect sound (effect sound) output control on the effect display device 9. Electric component control means such as a microcomputer 81 for effect control to be performed is mounted.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77, and the effect symbol is variably displayed. While performing display control of the display device 9, sound output control from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is performed via the sound output board 70.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects the detection signals from the lever switches 510a to 510d and the button switch 516a, thereby operating the operation lever 600 and the player of the operation button 516. Detects operations by.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 81 performs display control of the stage LED 25b provided on the game board 6, and the prize ball LED 51, the ball cut LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side, Moreover, lighting control of each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 262 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 81 is mounted on the effect control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the VDP 262 is a CGROM 205 or VRAM that stores data such as characters (image data such as persons, animals, characters, figures, symbols, and CG data) as image element data used as sprite images. A display control circuit is configured together with SDRAM 210 (synchronous DRAM) used as a (video RAM) area.

  The effect control CPU 86 is necessary from the CGROM 205 in which two-dimensional (2D) image data and stereoscopic (3D) image data for displaying a stereoscopic image composed of a right-eye image and a left-eye image are stored in accordance with the received effect control command. A command for reading data is output to the VDP 262. The CGROM 205 is a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image of character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols), and a background image. It is a ROM for storing data in advance. The VDP 262 reads the image data from the CGROM 205 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 86. The VDP 262 performs display control based on the read image data.

  The VDP 262 is a system register 202 that stores various settings of the VDP 262, and attributes (parameters used when drawing the character. The drawing order of the character, the number of colors, the scaling ratio, the palette number, the coordinates, etc. Specified data) is stored in an attribute register 203, a drawing control unit 206 that controls drawing of an image in a drawing area (to be described later) of the VRAM area, and data that controls transfer of CG data stored in the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area. Transfer control unit 211, a display for outputting video signals (R (red), G (green), B (blue)) signals and synchronization signals for displaying image data stored in a display area to be described later in the VRAM area The video signals output from the control unit 213 and the display control unit 213 are converted into analog signals for performance. Image liquid crystal panel 900 constituting the display device 9, an integrated circuit such as a DA converter 214 and 215 is mounted to be output to the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910.

  A system bus and a CG bus are provided inside the VDP 262, and the system bus and the CG bus are connected to the effect control CPU 86 of the effect control microcomputer 81 via the CPU interface 201 and the infrared camera 60. Is connected to the image processing DSP 264. Further, the CG bus is connected to the CGROM 205 via the CG bus interface 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the effect control CPU 86 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  The drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the display control unit 213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 202 can be accessed. The drawing control unit 206 and the data transfer control unit 211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM 205 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the VDP 262, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 210 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing controller 206, a data transfer controller 211, and a display controller 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  The system register 202 includes a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register for storing an output instruction for an interrupt signal to be described later, a drawing area in the VRAM area, and arrangement of palette data. A drawing register for storing an area and the like, a data transfer register for storing a transfer source address and a transfer destination address at the time of data transfer, a display register for storing a display area in the VRAM area, and the like are allocated.

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the effect control CPU 86 at each start of V blank (an image update period) and outputs various other interrupt signals to the effect control CPU 86. To do.

  The display control unit 213 performs display processing for outputting image data of the display area of the VRAM area specified by the display register as a video signal. In this embodiment, the display area and the drawing area are switched every V blank. For this reason, the area assigned as the drawing area in a certain V blank is drawn, and in the next V blank, the display area is switched, so that the image data drawn in the previous V blank is displayed and output. In the meantime, drawing is performed in the other area.

  Next, the structure of the shutter unit 200 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the shutter unit 200 includes a square frame-shaped frame plate 230 having a horizontally long rectangular opening 231 formed at the center, and an upper shutter provided on the front side of the frame plate 230 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. A pair of upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b composed of 201a and lower shutter 201b, shutter motors 59a and 59b for driving the upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b, and left and right front surfaces of the frame plate 230. And mainly composed of interlocking mechanisms 220L, 221L, 220R, and 221R (see FIG. 1) for interlocking the upper shutter 201a and the lower shutter 201b.

  As shown particularly in FIG. 4, the shutter unit 200 is disposed in a standing posture on the back side of the opening 6 a formed at a substantially central position of the game board 6. In the state of being arranged on the back side of the opening 6a, a frame-shaped center ornament 11 (see FIG. 1) fitted on the opening 6a from the front side on the front side of the upper and lower sides and the left and right side portions of the frame plate 230. Reference) is arranged so that the front side of the game board 6, that is, the front side of the frame plate 230 cannot be seen from the player side (see FIGS. 1 and 4). Further, the opening 231 is formed in substantially the same shape as the display portion 9a of the effect display device 9 disposed on the back side of the frame plate 230, and is disposed on the back side of the opening 6a. The display portion 9a is formed so as to be visible from the front side of the game board 6.

  Thus, since the shutter unit 200 is disposed between the back surface of the game board 6 and the front surface of the effect display device 9 and on the back side of the stage 11a formed at the lower portion of the opening of the center ornament 11, the stage A back plate 11b is erected on the rear part of the stage 11a so that the game ball riding on the 11a does not interfere with the upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b. Although not shown in the drawing, a transparent plate that closes the rear surface of the center ornament 11 may be provided. By doing so, the shutter unit 200 and the effect display device 9 provided on the back side are provided. The game ball may be prevented from contacting.

  The upper shutter 201a configured as described above is disposed at the retracted position (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front surface of the upper side portion 202a of the frame plate 230 and the opening 231. It is provided so as to be movable between a front surface position covering the upper portion. Further, the lower shutter 201b is disposed at the retracted position (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front surface of the lower side portion 202b of the frame plate 230 and the front surface that is disposed below the opening 231 and covers the lower portion of the display unit 9a of the effect display device 9. It is provided to be movable between the positions. Further, the infrared camera 60 is not concealed regardless of whether the upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b are arranged at any of the retracted position and the front position. That is, regardless of the arrangement state of the upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b, the infrared camera 60 can capture a player's face image.

  Next, viewpoint position specifying processing for specifying the position of the player's eyes in the image processing DSP 264 will be described with reference to FIG. The image processing DSP 264 has an image captured by the infrared camera 60 shorter than the update period of the parallax barrier image in the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 (a value obtained by dividing 1 second by the driving frequency of the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910). If a predetermined time interval, for example, the driving frequency is 60 Hz, the viewpoint position, which is the position of the player's eyes, is taken every 10 milliseconds shorter than 1/60 seconds = 16.7 milliseconds.

  As described above, when the player is playing, infrared rays are emitted from the human body of the player who is playing. Since the human body portion of the player is captured brightly by imaging with the infrared camera 60, it is easy to determine whether or not there is a player who is playing in the captured image and the area of the player's human body portion (head). The eyeball at the eye position is less dark than the surrounding temperature because the blood flow is less than that of other surrounding parts. The position of the player's eyes (viewpoint position) by specifying the center of the region that is slightly darkened within the region of the face portion that is the recognized human body by image processing, specifically, FIG. As shown in (In this embodiment, the right eye of the player) predetermined side of the eye from the position movement distance (X; leftward player positive, the right direction of the player minus) is identified as.

  The image processing DSP 264 specifies the positions of the eyes in the left-right direction using the movement distance X as a parameter (index), and in the focus adjustment control for adjusting the focus of the single-focus infrared camera 60, the adjusted adjustment position information is obtained. The distance D from the player's eyes to the effect display device 9, that is, the position of the player's eyes in the front-rear direction is specified using the distance D as a parameter (index).

  Specifically, since the single-focus infrared camera 60 is used as a camera for imaging, there is a one-to-one relationship between the distance D and the focus adjustment adjustment position that is in focus, and therefore, it is provided inside the image processing DSP 264. The internal ROM stores in advance a distance data table (not shown) in which the value of the distance D is stored in association with the adjustment position information of each focus, and corresponds to the adjustment position information at the time of focusing. Thus, the distance D stored in the distance data table is specified as the distance D from the player's eye position at that time to the effect display device 9.

  In the present embodiment, the focus adjustment control of the infrared camera 60 is performed by the image processing DSP 264 when the contrast of the captured image falls below a predetermined threshold, and the focus is controlled by the focus adjustment control. When the combined adjustment position changes, the distance D corresponding to the changed adjustment position is specified. That is, instead of always specifying the distance D every time an image is captured, the distance D is specified every time the adjustment position changes due to the focus adjustment control, and the adjustment position does not change. When not moving, the distance D already specified is used as it is.

  As described above, the image processing DSP 264 specifies the distance X in the left-right direction and the distance D in the front-rear direction, which are the viewpoint positions of the player, based on the image captured by the infrared camera 60.

  In this embodiment, since the infrared camera 60 is used, focus control is performed by contrast. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the focus control method is as follows. Any other focusing method known in the art can be applied as long as it can be focused at a relatively high speed and is suitable for the camera to be used.

  Further, the image processing DSP 264 specifies the interocular distance that is the distance between the left and right eyes of the player based on the image captured by the infrared camera 60, as shown in FIG. The processing is performed on condition that the first variable display command after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command from the main board 31 which is a predetermined game start condition is received.

  In other words, after the player finishes the game and the absence of the player occurs, when the replaced player starts the game, a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted with the occurrence of the absence of the player, Thereafter, the variable display command is transmitted in response to the replacement player starting the game and the start winning is generated, so the first variable display command after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received. By performing the interocular distance specifying process on the condition, it is possible to accurately specify the interocular distance of the replaced player, and to perform a special operation for specifying the interocular distance for the player or the game hall It is not necessary for the person in charge to perform such operations, and not only can the effort of these operations be reduced, but also the processing required for the interocular distance specifying process compared to the case where the interocular distance specifying process is carried out regularly or regularly. load It can also be significantly reduced.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the interocular distance is specified in accordance with the start of the player's game, the position of the left eye can be substantially specified by specifying the right eye of the player who becomes one eye. In order to enable the specification of the viewpoint position at high speed, the position (movement distance X) is specified only for one right eye, but the present invention is not limited to this, For example, by specifying the positions of the right eye and the left eye separately, sequentially specifying the interocular distance from the difference between the positions of the right eye and the left eye, and correcting the parallax barrier image based on the specified interocular distance, For example, even when the distance between the eyes is artificially shortened by greatly tilting the head of the player, the stereoscopic image may be viewed well.

  In addition to the distance data table described above, a standard barrier image table is stored in the internal ROM of the image processing DSP 264. In this standard barrier image table, parallax barrier image information and parallax barrier image data are stored in association with each viewpoint position (X, D) of the player specified as described above (see FIG. 5). ing.

  The viewpoint position (X, D) is set at predetermined intervals in a range from the reference position (X0, D0) to the positive side (Xn, Dn) and the negative side (Xn ′, Dn ′). The coordinates are If these predetermined intervals are small (resolution is high), it is possible to control a parallax barrier image with a small error, but the data capacity is remarkably increased. Conversely, if these predetermined intervals are large (resolution is low), errors will occur. Although it is difficult to control a small parallax barrier image, the data capacity can be reduced. Therefore, it is preferable to set the interval (resolution) in consideration of the balance between the control error and the data capacity.

  In the parallax barrier image information, when viewed from the corresponding viewpoint positions (Xn, Dn) and (Xn ′, Dn ′), a reverse vision image (a left-eye image for the right eye and a right-eye image for the left eye) is indicated. ) Which can appropriately block the visual recognition of the vertical stripes, and the non-black belt portion which enables visual recognition of the right-eye image (the right-eye image indicates the right eye and the left-eye image indicates the left-eye image). (Blank) width data is described using the number of pixels that is the distance from one end of the screen.

  In addition, the parallax barrier image data is an image uniquely assigned to the parallax barrier image in which black belt portions (shutters) and non-black belt portions (blanks) described in the corresponding parallax barrier image information are alternately arranged. By reading out the parallax barrier image data of the image ID stored in the internal ROM and storing the ID, the parallax barrier image data is generated without generating the parallax barrier image data from the parallax barrier image information each time. You can get it quickly.

  Further, the image processing DSP 264 has an internal RAM (not shown), and a player barrier image table is stored in the internal RAM. The player barrier image table is updated each time the interocular distance is specified by performing the interocular distance specifying process in accordance with the establishment of the predetermined game start condition described above.

  The interocular distance differs for each player, such as some players with a large interocular distance and some players with a small interocular distance. change. When these interocular distances are changed, as shown in FIG. 10, in order to ensure a good display of a stereoscopic image, in order to perform an appropriate block of a reverse-view image and an appropriate visual recognition of a normal-view image. Change the position and width of the black belt part (shutter) and non-black belt part (blank). Specifically, when the interocular distance is large, the positions of the black belt part (shutter) are both ends (external). Change to move in the direction and increase the width. If the interocular distance is small, change the position of the black belt (shutter) to move in the center (inner) direction and reduce the width. Is required.

  Therefore, the parallax from each viewpoint position specialized (optimized) for the player and the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the specified new interocular distance and the correction data stored in the internal ROM. A specialized image as a barrier image is newly generated, and an ID including (Xn, Dn) and (Xn ′, Dn ′) as parameters of the viewpoint position is assigned and stored in advance in the internal RAM.

  The internal ROM of the image processing DSP 264 stores in advance a specialized image generation program in which an algorithm for generating a specialized image from a standard barrier image according to the interocular distance and correction data is described. By executing the image generation program, at least one of the display position, the display width, and the interval (pitch) between adjacent black belt portions (shutters) as a parallax barrier has been optimized. A specialized image is generated.

  Then, the IDs of the generated specialized images and the parallax barrier image information are stored in the player barrier image table in association with the viewpoint positions (Xn, Dn) and (Xn ′, Dn ′). Thus, a specialized image corresponding to each identified viewpoint position can be quickly identified, read out from the internal RAM, and displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910.

  Here, in accordance with the change in the player's viewpoint position, control (eye tracking) for displaying a suitable stereoscopic image (3D image) is executed in accordance with the player's viewpoint position, and the parallax barrier image changes. The situation will be described with reference to FIGS.

  5 to 9, the image liquid crystal panel 900 has a vertical band shape that forms a stereoscopic image read from the image data ROM 263 based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 86 by the VDP 262. Further, the right-eye image (R) and the left-eye image (L) having a predetermined width are alternately displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the display widths of the right-eye image (R) and the left-eye image (L) are uniform, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display width is set at the center of the screen. And the end portion may be different.

  When the player's viewpoint position is, for example, X0, D0 which is the reference position, as shown in FIG. 5, the specialized image of the specialized image ID (X0, D0) corresponding to X0, D0 is When displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 by the image processing DSP 264, for the right eye, each left-eye image (L) displayed on the image liquid crystal panel 900 is also referred to as a black belt portion (shutter; also referred to as a non-transmissive portion). ) Are hidden and blocked, and each right-eye image (R) is viewed through a non-black belt portion (blank; also referred to as a transmissive portion), so that the right-eye image (R) is displayed on the right eye. On the other hand, for the left eye, each right eye image (R) displayed on the image liquid crystal panel 900 is hidden and blocked by a black belt portion (shutter; also referred to as a non-transmissive portion). , Each left-eye image (L) The left eye is provided with only the left eye image (L), so that the player is in a state of naked eyes without wearing deflection glasses or the like. Thus, a stereoscopic image can be viewed.

  For example, when the player's viewpoint position moves backward (far) from the reference position (X0, Dz; Z is a variable in the range from 0 to n), as shown in FIG. 6, X0, Dz Compared to the specialized image of the specialized image ID (X0, Dz) corresponding to the above, specifically, the specialized image of X0, D0 in FIG. The special image (parallax barrier image) in which the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) is slightly widened and displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is displayed. It is possible to prevent a reverse-view image from being viewed in both end regions of the screen and display a good stereoscopic image. In other words, the parallax barrier image that has been optimized so as to better prevent the right-eye image and the left-eye image from being visually recognized at the viewpoint position moved rearward (far) after the change, that is, the change Depending on the position on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the line connecting the later viewpoint position and the boundary position between the right eye image and the left eye image, the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) is specialized in the reference position. Compared to the image, it moves to the outside (both ends), and the width of the black belt (shutter; non-transmission) is slightly wider than the special image at the reference position. By implementing the control to change, even if the player's viewpoint is moved backward (far), the backward view image, particularly the images on both sides of the reverse view image, is visually recognized. Image display quality Since it is possible to prevent the degraded can also be performed by the movement of the player's rear (far) the display of better stereoscopic image (a high three-dimensional image display quality).

  5 to 10, in order to help understanding, the distance between the image liquid crystal panel 900 and the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is less than the distance L1 between the image liquid crystal panel 900 and the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910. Since the distance L2 is shown to be significantly smaller than the actual length for the sake of illustration, the crossing position where the line segments indicating the line of sight of the right eye and the left eye cross each other is the front side or the rear side of the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910. However, the actual amount of movement of these crossing positions is very small.

  On the other hand, when the player's viewpoint position is moved forward (near) from the reference position to (X0, Dz ′), for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the specialized image corresponding to X0, Dz ′. Compared to the specialized image of ID (X0, Dz ′), specifically, the specialized image of X0, D0 in FIG. 5, the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) moves to the center side as a whole. In addition, a specialized image (parallax barrier image) in which the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transparent portion) is slightly narrowed is displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910, so that a reverse-viewed image is obtained particularly in both end regions of the screen. Is better prevented from being visually recognized, and a better stereoscopic image can be displayed. In other words, the parallax barrier image that has been optimized so as to better prevent the right-eye image and the left-eye image from being visually recognized at the viewpoint position moved forward (nearly) after the change, that is, Depending on the position on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the line connecting the changed viewpoint position and the boundary positions of the right-eye image and the left-eye image, the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) is the characteristic of the reference position. The image is moved to the center side as a whole compared with the normalized image, and the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) is changed to a specialized image slightly narrower than the specialized image at the reference position. By carrying out the control, even if the player's viewpoint moves forward (near), the images of the reverse view image, particularly the images on both sides, are visually recognized due to the forward (near) movement. The display quality of the image Since it is possible to prevent the Mau, it can also be carried out by forward movement of the player (proximal) the display of better stereoscopic image (display quality with high three-dimensional image).

  Further, when the player's viewpoint position moves, for example, to the left direction (Xz, D0) from the reference position, as shown in FIG. 8, the specialized image IDs (Xz, D0) corresponding to Xz and D0 are displayed. D0), specifically, the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) moves to the left as a whole, as compared with the special image of X0, D0 in FIG. A specialized image (parallax barrier image) in which the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) of the display region is slightly narrow and the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) of the right display region is slightly wide is a parallax barrier. By displaying on the liquid crystal panel 910, it is possible to prevent a reverse-view image from being viewed in the right end region in the direction opposite to the left, which is the moving direction, and to display a favorable stereoscopic image. . That is, the parallax barrier image that is optimized so as to better prevent the right-eye image and the left-eye image from being viewed at the viewpoint position moved in the left direction after the change, that is, the post-change Depending on the position on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the line connecting the viewpoint position and the boundary position between the right-eye image and the left-eye image, the black belt portion (shutter; non-transparent portion) becomes the specialized image at the reference position. Compared to the leftward movement as a whole, the width of the black band (shutter; non-transmission part) of the left display area is slightly narrower than that of the specialized image at the reference position, while the right display The player's viewpoint moves to the left by performing control to change the width of the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) of the area to a specialized image that is slightly wider than the specialized image at the reference position. Even if these are left The display quality of the stereoscopic image can be prevented from deteriorating due to the movement of the image, particularly the images on both sides of the reverse-viewed image are visually recognized. Can also be performed by the player moving leftward.

  Further, when the player's viewpoint position moves from the reference position in the right direction (Xz ′, D0), for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the specialized image IDs corresponding to Xz ′ and D0 ( Xz ′, D0), specifically, the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) moves to the right as a whole as compared with the special image of X0, D0 in FIG. A special image (parallax barrier image) in which the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) in the right display region is slightly narrow and the width of the black belt portion (shutter: non-transmission portion) in the left display region is slightly wide Is displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910, so that a reverse-view image is prevented from being viewed in the left end region in the direction opposite to the right, which is the moving direction, and a good stereoscopic image is displayed. be able to. In other words, the parallax barrier image that has been optimized to better prevent the right-eye image and the left-eye image from being viewed at the viewpoint position moved in the right direction after the change, that is, the post-change Depending on the position on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the line connecting the viewpoint position and the boundary position between the right-eye image and the left-eye image, the black belt portion (shutter; non-transparent portion) becomes the specialized image at the reference position. Compared with the movement in the right direction as a whole, the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) of the left display area is slightly wider than the specialized image at the reference position, while the right display area The player's viewpoint moves to the right by performing control to change the width of the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) to a specialized image with a narrower width compared to the specialized image at the reference position. Even if these are right The display quality of the stereoscopic image can be prevented from deteriorating due to the movement of the image, particularly the images on both sides of the reverse-viewed image are visually recognized. Can also be performed by the player moving in the right direction.

  It should be noted that it is difficult to display a specialized image (parallax barrier image) corresponding to the movement because the player suddenly moves to the left or right while displaying each specialized image (parallax barrier image). In such a case, it is possible to avoid the player from experiencing inconvenience such as a feeling of bad feeling due to a reverse viewing state in which the left-eye image is visually recognized by the right eye and the right-eye image is visually recognized by the left eye. Therefore, when a sudden left / right movement that exceeds a certain threshold value occurs, the image processing DSP 264 notifies the effect control CPU 86 of the occurrence of the rapid movement, and the effect control CPU 86 notifies the VDP 262. By outputting a display instruction for a two-dimensional (2D) image instead of a stereoscopic (3D) image, the display of the specialized image (parallax barrier image) is interrupted (all are set as a transmission part). It is preferable to avoid that the state.

  Next, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-0 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal Fluctuation patterns of PB2-1, normal PB2-3 (normal reach A), normal PB2-2, normal PB2-4 (normal reach B), and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 14, re-variation is performed twice for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-1 and normal PB2-2 are used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-3 and normal PB2-4 are used, re-variation is performed three times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-5 and normal PB2-7 (normal reach A), normal PB2-6 and normal PB2-8 (normal reach B), super PB3-4 to super PB3-5, special PG1-1 to special PG1 -3, special PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) variation patterns are prepared. In FIG. 14, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is small. In the case of B or small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A (non-stereo image) and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B (stereo image) is determined. There is a case. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the normal PB2-1 and the normal PB2-2 are used among the fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is not used and accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is 2 Performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-3 and normal PB2-4 are used, re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which is used in the case of the probable big hit B or the small hit and accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-varied twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach reduction, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 26.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). Even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the number of reserved storage. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (probable variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, normal jackpot C described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The variation pattern included in the type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into the variation pattern types to be included. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit A or the normal big hit C, the normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only various normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern with various normal reach and pseudo-ream are used. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 which is a variation pattern type including the super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with normal reach and super reach. In the case of the probable big hit B, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. It is classified. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. In the case of “losing”, a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach and specific effects, and normal which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern only with various normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach and re-variation two times, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with various normal reach and three times re-variation pseudo-ream Fluctuation pattern with normal CA2-6 and normal reach and super reach Super CA2-7 is down type, which is the type divided into capital.

  FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 16 (a) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 16 (a) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 16A is a jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 16B and 16C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each numerical value described in FIG. 16B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. In addition, the numerical values described in FIGS. 16B and 16C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 16A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. In addition, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/70. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/120 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start opening 15a, the second special symbol variation display is performed by the second start opening 15b. Compared to the case where it is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  In addition, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the ratio (1/70) determined as the small hit is the ratio (1/1596 (low probability)) determined as the probability big hit B. / 160 (during high accuracy)), the small hits occur more frequently than the probable big hit B.

  FIG. 16D is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a is based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start opening 15a (ie, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed) and the game ball has won the second start opening 15b. This is a jackpot type determination table in the case of determining the jackpot type by using the hold storage based on that (that is, when the second special symbol variation display is performed). That is, the same jackpot type determination table 131a is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The jackpot type is determined.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine either “big hit B” or “normal big hit C”. In this embodiment, 15 judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit A” (determined as a probability variation big hit A at a ratio of 15/40), and 5 pieces are given to “probability variation big hit B”. 20 decision values are assigned to “normal jackpot C” (a ratio of 20/40). Is usually determined to be a big hit C). Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the probability of being “probable big hit A” is higher than the probability of being “probable big hit B”. When the winning display is executed at 15a and the first special symbol variation display is executed, and when the second special symbol is displayed at the second starting opening 15b and the variation display is executed, the "probable big hit A" Or the ratio determined as “probable big hit B” or “normal big hit C” is the same. In addition, when the first winning symbol 15a is displayed and the first special symbol variation display is executed, and when the second special opening symbol 15b is started and the second special symbol variation display is executed. The ratio determined as “probability big hit B” may be varied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), the first specific game in which the number of rounds is increased as compared with the probability variation big hit B of two rounds as the second specific gaming state. Although the case where the probability variation jackpot A as the state is determined will be described, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per time during the big hit may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. In addition, for example, even if the number of rounds is the same in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and the large number per round It is also possible to prepare a first specific gaming state in which a winning opening is opened a plurality of times, and to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the large winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened five times (in this case, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all five rounds In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the 2nd specific game state, since all 5 rounds are ended internally, the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the 1st specific game state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may continue (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of the fifth round).

  The “probability big hit A” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds, and shifts to the probable change state and the time-short state (probability / time-short state, high-precision high-base state) after the big hit gaming state ends. After the big hit, the probability variation state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  The “probable big hit B” is a two-round big hit gaming state in which the opening time of the big prize opening per round is shorter than the “probable big hit A” and the number of rounds is less, and after the big hit gaming state ends It is a big hit that shifts only to the probability variation state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the next big hit. However, after the big hit, the low-base state is shifted to the time-short state. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the probability big hit B is finished, only the high probability state is set until the next big hit occurs, and the high base state is not shifted (high probability low base state).

  In other words, in “probability big hit A”, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is 29 seconds and the number of rounds is as many as 15 rounds, whereas in “probable big hit B”, the number of big winning prize openings per round is large. The opening time is as short as 0.5 seconds, and the number of rounds is as small as 2 rounds, so it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during the big hit game. In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation big hit B is finished, the transition is made to the probability variation state, but not the high base state.

  In this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.5 seconds, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “probability big hit B” is performed. . In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the two high-speed opening of the big prize opening ends, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit B” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it becomes impossible to specify whether the player has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, the probability change big hit B is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit ends. That is, the probability variation state can be hidden. On the contrary, by generating a small hit in which the same effect control as the probability variation big hit B is performed in the low probability state, the gaming state does not shift to the probability changed state after the small hit is ended, so the low probability state is changed. Can be hidden.

  “Normal big hit C” is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state like the probability variable big hit A, and after the big hit gaming state, it is not changed to the positive change state until the fluctuation display is finished 100 times (the number of start times is It is a big hit to shift to the low-accuracy and high-speed base state only in the short time state. That is, after the big hit, the time-saving state continues until the variable display reaches 100 times.

  FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table 132a for probability variation big hit A / normal big hit C. The variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A / normal big hit C determines the change pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be the big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number for determination (random 2).

  The variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A / normal big hit C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number (random 2) values for the variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3. -2 and a determination value corresponding to one of the variation patterns of Super CA3-3 are set for each jackpot type.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, when the type of jackpot is “probable big hit A”, the number of these judgment values is super CA3-3 as compared with normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2. The number of determination values is set to be large, and when “probability big hit A” is set, the super reach is set to be determined as a variation pattern.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot C”, the number of determination values of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 is set to be larger than that of super CA3-3. In the case of “normal big hit C”, the normal reach is determined as a large variation pattern.

  FIG. 17B is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b. The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probability variation big hit B / small hit determines the variation pattern type when the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are determined in the determination of the hit type based on the random R and random 1, the variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for use. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), when it is determined that the probability variation big hit B or small hit is made, the fluctuation pattern type without the pseudo-continuous effect is used as the fluctuation pattern type. A case is shown in which one of the special CA 4-1 including and the special CA 4-2 including a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is determined.

  In addition, in the probability variation big hit B, the determination values of 1 to 51 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous production, whereas the variation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-continuous production is included. When the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA 4-2 and it is determined to be the probability variation big hit B, the special PG 2-2 including the normal reach B as the reach effect as the variation pattern, etc. Many variation patterns accompanying the production of the pseudo-ream are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of special PG2-2 including the reach effect of normal reach B, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the re-variation is performed twice, and the stop pattern As shown below, a combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to probability variation big hit B and small hit which will be described later is displayed.

  In addition, regarding the small hit, depending on whether the gaming state at the time when it is determined to be the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The assignment of judgment values is different.

  Specifically, in the small hit at the time of high accuracy, the determination value of 1 to 51 is assigned to the special CA 4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, like the probability variation big hit B. On the other hand, when the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-rendition production, and it is determined to be a small hit at the high accuracy time, Many variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined as variation patterns.

  On the other hand, in the small hit at low probability, contrary to the probability big hit B, the judgment value of 1 to 201 is assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-rendition. When the determination value of 202 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, and it is determined to be a small hit at the low probability, the variation pattern As a reach effect, a lot of variation patterns accompanied by a slide effect such as special PG2-1 including normal reach A are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the slip change is performed, which will be described later as a stop pattern. A combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to the probability variation big hit B or small hit is displayed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the case of the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high-accuracy state, many variation patterns with the reach effect of the normal reach B by the stereoscopic image and many variation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. In the case of small hits that do not shift to the high-accuracy state, normal reach B or non-stereo-image normal reach A is achieved by determining a fluctuation pattern with a reach effect of normal reach A or a slip fluctuation pattern without a pseudo-ream effect. When the game state of the probability variation big hit B (same as the small hit gaming state) is implemented after the execution of the variation pattern accompanied by the performance of the pseudo-ream, the probability variation big hit that shifts to the high probability state is generated for the player. It is possible to give an expectation that there is a high possibility of being B.

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit B or small hit occurs when the latent condition is satisfied, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A as the variation pattern is shifted to the high probability (probability variation) game state. The variation pattern of the special PG2-2, which is determined more in the case of the small hit that does not shift to the high probability (probability variation) state than the probability variation large hit B to be performed, and the variation pattern of the special PG2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B is highly accurate in the gaming state. It is determined more at the time of probability variation big hit B which shifts to the high accuracy (probability variation) state than at the small hit which does not shift to the (probability variation) state.

  In this embodiment, the type of variation pattern to be determined is different between the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state and the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Is not limited to this, and the variation pattern is selected and determined regardless of whether the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state or the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, a large number of variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined. When the small hit gaming state (the same as the gaming state of the probability variation big hit B) is performed after the execution of the game, the possibility that the subsequent gaming state is in the high probability state as with the probability variation big hit B Can give a sense of expectation that it is high.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, many fluctuation patterns with the reach effect of normal reach B and fluctuation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of a small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the small hit in the low-accuracy state, the slip fluctuation without a pseudo-continuous effect is provided. Many special CA4-1, which are pattern types, may be determined.

  FIGS. 18A and 18B are explanatory diagrams showing the variation pattern type determination tables A to B for loss. The variation pattern type determination tables A to B for losing include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is a losing symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Each of the loss variation pattern type determination tables A and B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for determination of the variation pattern type, and includes non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-8 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 18A to 18B, in this embodiment, in the case of losing, if the random pattern random number (random 2) value for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the game It can be seen that at least super-reach (either super-reach A or super-reach B) is displayed regardless of the state or the total number of pending storages.

  In addition, in the normal variation pattern type determination table A135a for loss shown in FIG. 18A, a non-reach PA1-0 (variation time of 1.25 seconds) that is a variation pattern of a super shortening variation or a variation pattern of a shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) and normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by two pseudo-continuations with shorter variation times than three pseudo-continuations In contrast, in the shortening variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening, the determination values of 100 to 199 are assigned to the non-reach CA2-3, and the pseudo-continuation 3 A determination value is assigned to normal CA 2-6 including a fluctuation pattern with two pseudo-rendations instead of normal CA 2-5 including a fluctuation pattern with two presentations. As a result, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) and non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) having a short fluctuation time are determined. When the time is shortened from the normal time, the number of fluctuations performed per unit time increases.

  FIGS. 19A and 19B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 a to 137 b stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137b is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137a to 137b is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes only various types of normal reach, and a variation pattern that includes various types of normal reach and pseudo-continuations. A case is shown in which normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type and super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach are classified. In the example shown in FIG. 19B, as the variation pattern type, the variation includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect, and a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect. A case where the pattern is classified into special CA4-2, which is a pattern type, is shown. In FIG. 19B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as the presence / absence of a reach effect or the presence / absence of a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of a pseudo-continuous effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1, a special PG 1-2, and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production that is a specific production. What is necessary is just to comprise so that special PG1-3 and special PG2-2 with the effect of the pseudo | simulation series used as a specific effect may be included.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is “lost”, the loss variation pattern determination table 138a is based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The loss variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, a main process (not shown) after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (such as CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for areas that may be initialized among the work areas is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits to the effect control board 80 a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for performing processing selectively according to the control state are initialized. Is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed an initialization process). (S13) is transmitted to the sub-board (S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (effect symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 156 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 81 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 are input via the input circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control to perform display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. Processing is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 81 (effect control command control process: S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, the payout control micro board mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Perform variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) when the variable display result is a losing symbol.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed.

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 As in the case where the variable display mode of the symbol is “probability big hit B”, which will be described later, after the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probable big hit B symbol, such as “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol) as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is variable to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start port 15a is turned on, that is, the start winning to the first start port 15a is made. If it has occurred, the first start port switch passing process is executed (S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14b for detecting that the game ball has won the second start port 15b is turned on, that is, if a start win to the second start port 15b has occurred, A second start port switch passage process is executed (S313, S314). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14b is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 156 is in a state where variable display of a special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 156 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 81 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 156.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 81, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). It should be noted that although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (S310): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 81 (specifically, effect control CPU 86) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 86 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S700). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 86 executes a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number (S701).

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 86 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 86 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process. If no timer interrupt has occurred, the random number update process of S701 is performed and the process returns to S702 again.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 86 performs effect control process processing (S705). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S701. In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 81. As shown in FIG. 25, in this embodiment, it is used to determine the notice effect determination random number SR1, whether to change the effect image from non-solid to three-dimensional in the pseudo-continuous, and the change timing when changing. 3D display change timing determination random number SR2 is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The announcement effect determination random number SR1 is a random number used for determining whether or not to implement the announcement effect, and takes a value in a numerical range of 1 to 100.

  The random number SR2 for determining the 3D display change timing determines whether or not to change the effect image from the non-solid to the three-dimensional in the pseudo-continuous, and determines the 3D display change timing used for determining the change timing in the case of the change. Is a random number used in order to take a value in the numerical range of 1 to 105.

  Note that a counter for generating random numbers of these SR1 and SR2 is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by a random number update process (S706) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. When the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (the maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 25), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (the minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 25). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 81 includes a symbol variation control pattern table (not shown), a notice effect control pattern table (not shown) including effect control patterns for the notice effect, pseudo-ream, normal reach and super reach. Various effect control pattern tables (not shown) including effect control patterns in various variation patterns such as, and effect control patterns in the big hit state and the small hit state are stored. In the symbol variation control pattern table (not shown), the control contents of the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the period from the start of the variation of the rendering symbol to the stop display of the finalized rendering symbol that becomes the final stop symbol. The data shown is stored according to the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation reception start timing and operation reception end timing of the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600, and the like. A plurality of control data (process data) for controlling various effect operations according to variable display of effect symbols such as operation control execution data is set in time series.

  In addition, in the various effect control pattern tables, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored according to rounds or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

  A collection of control data for each of the symbol variation control pattern, the notice effect control pattern, and the various effect control patterns is referred to as a process table.

  These effect control patterns are processes that become control data for controlling various effect operations such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation control execution data, and end codes. It is comprised from data, and the content of various effect control, the switching timing of effect control, etc. should just be set in time series.

  The process timer set value is a value (determination value) to be compared with a process timer value that is a stored value of a process timer for effect control in the effect control CPU 86, and corresponds to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation. The determined value is set in advance. In place of the process timer set value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 86. Corresponding to predetermined control content and processing content, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set.

  The display control execution data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 such as data indicating the variation mode of each effect symbol during variable display of the effect symbols. That is, the display control execution data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The sound control execution data includes data indicating an audio output mode from each speaker 27, such as data indicating an output mode such as a sound effect that is linked to the variable display operation of the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol. Yes. That is, the sound control execution data is data that designates an audio output operation from each speaker 27. The lamp control execution data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as the decoration LED 25, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. That is, the lamp control execution data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control execution data, and lamp control execution data, and some process data includes some of these. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the effect accessory may be included.

  The effect control CPU 86 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in these effect control patterns. For example, when the process timer value matches any of the process timer set values, the effect design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control execution data included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer set value. Then, control is performed to display effect images such as character images and background images on the display screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, control is performed to output sound from each speaker 27 in a manner specified by the sound control execution data, and the decoration LED 25, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are specified in a manner specified by the lamp control execution data. And so on. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the process timer set value.

  Note that the RAM in the production control microcomputer 81 counts the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer for displaying the first hold storage display unit and the second hold storage display unit, and the number of time reductions. For this purpose, a short time counter is provided.

  Further, the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 81 includes a notice effect determination table used in determining whether or not to implement the notice effect shown in FIG. 26, and FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b). When the variation pattern determined on the main board 31 is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a 3D display change timing determination table for determining the timing for changing the pseudo-continuous effect image to stereoscopic (3D) display is stored. Yes.

  In the notice effect determination table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, as the type of the variation pattern, a variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous twice” with two re-variations and three re-variations with “ The variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous 3 times” and the effect pattern of 3D reach (no pseudo-ream) in which a 3D (stereoscopic) reach effect image is displayed (specifically, the change pattern of normal reach B and super reach B) ), And “2D display” in which the effect image of the advance notice effect is displayed in a non-three-dimensional manner, and the effect of the advance notice effect is provided for each of the variation patterns other than these. The determination value of SR1 is assigned to the “3D display” in which the image is displayed in a three-dimensional manner and “no notification” in which the notification effect is not performed so that the determination value number shown in FIG. 26 is obtained.

  Specifically, for the variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous 2 times”, there are 25 determination values for “2D display”, 60 determination values for “3D display”, and 15 determination values for “no notice”. When each is assigned and the variation pattern is a pseudo-relation with two re-variations, that is, non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1, normal PB2-2, normal PB2-5, normal PB2-6, If the variation pattern is any one of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, each item of “2D display”, “3D display”, and “no notice” corresponding to the “pseudo-continuous twice” is displayed. Of the stored determination values, one of “2D display”, “3D display”, and “no notification” is determined as a notice effect according to the item in which the extracted determination value of SR1 is stored.

  In addition, for the variation pattern of “pseudo three times”, 20 judgment values are assigned to “2D display”, 70 judgment values are assigned to “3D display”, and 10 judgment values are assigned to “no notice”. When the variation pattern is a pseudo-relation with three re-variations, that is, when the variation pattern is any one of normal PB2-3, normal PB2-4, normal PB2-7, and normal PB2-8. Is stored with the extracted SR2 determination value among the determination values stored in the items “2D display”, “3D display”, and “no notice” corresponding to the “pseudo-three times”. Depending on the item, “2D display”, “3D display”, or “no notice” is determined as the mode of the notice effect.

  For the variation pattern of “3D reach (no pseudo-ream)”, there are 30 determination values for “2D display”, 50 determination values for “3D display”, and 20 determination values for “no notice”. When assigned to each other and the variation pattern is 3D reach (without pseudo-continuous) in which a 3D (stereoscopic) reach effect image is displayed, that is, normal PA2-2, super PB3-2, normal PA2-4, super In the case of any variation pattern of PB3-5, it is stored in each item of “2D display”, “3D display”, and “no notice” corresponding to the “3D reach (no pseudo-ream)”. Among the determination values, one of “2D display”, “3D display”, and “no notification” is determined as a notice effect according to the item in which the extracted determination value of SR2 is stored.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the number of judgment values assigned to “3D display” is “60” in the re-variation two-time pseudo-continuation, whereas Since the number of re-variations increases, “3D display” is more likely to be determined because “3” is set to “70” in the three pseudo-reams, that is, when a notice effect of a stereoscopic (3D) image is performed. It is set so that the quasi-continuation with three re-variations is more likely to occur than the quasi-continuation with two re-variations.

  The number of determination values assigned to “3D display” is “60” and “70” in the pseudo-ream, whereas “50” in the 3D reach (no pseudo-ream). Therefore, when a notice effect for a stereoscopic (3D) image is performed, the ratio of transition to pseudo-continuous is set to be high.

  In addition, for “other than the above” variation patterns, that is, variation patterns other than pseudo-continuous or 3D reach (without pseudo-continuous) (including 2D normal reach and 2D super reach), 35 determinations are made for “2D display”. Value, 10 determination values are assigned to “3D display”, and 55 determination values are assigned to “no notice”, and the variation pattern is a variation pattern other than pseudo-continuous or 3D reach (no pseudo-continuous). That is, any one of non-reach PA1-0 to PA1-3, normal PA2-1, super PB3-1, normal PA2-3, super PB3-4, special PG1-1 to special PG1-2, and special PG2-1 Of the change values stored in the items “2D display”, “3D display”, and “No notice” corresponding to the “other than the above”, The item judgment value SR2 which issued is stored, "2D display" as an aspect of the announcement attraction, "3D display", or "without notice" it is determined.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the number of determination values assigned to “3D display” is “10” in “other than the above”, and re-variation twice and re-variation 3 Times, 3D reach (no quasi-ream) is set to “60”, “70”, “50” stored in the item of “3D reach”, and is assigned to “2D display” The number of values is “35” when “other than the above” is “35”, and “25”, “20”, “30” stored in the items of re-variation 2 times, re-variation 3 times, and 3D reach (no pseudo-continuity). ”And a variation pattern of“ other than the above ”, for example, when 2D normal reach or 2D super reach is performed,“ 2D display ”is easily determined, that is, non-solid (2D) 3D if image preview effect is implemented Normal reach or super reach is set to produce a super reach and non reach normal reach and 2D of non-stereoscopic (2D) is likely to without occurrence of solid).

  Further, in this embodiment, the determination value is assigned to the item of “2D display” corresponding to each pseudo-continuous variation pattern, so that even if a pseudo-variable variation pattern occurs, “2D The “display” notice effect is determined, and, as will be described later, the display may be determined to be changed to “3D display” in the middle of the pseudo-ream. There is a case where an effect of changing the display to “3D display” is performed in the middle of a pseudo-run performed after the notice of “2D display” is performed.

  The 3D display change timing determination table of this embodiment is shown in FIG. 27A. The 3D display change timing determination table (when lost) is used when the variable display result is a combination of lost symbols. It is composed of a 3D display change timing determination table (winning time) used when the variable display result becomes a big hit symbol combination shown in (b).

  In each 3D display change timing determination table, as shown in FIG. 27, as the type of the variation pattern, a variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous twice” with two re-variations and a “pseudo” with three re-variations. For each of the variation patterns of “3 consecutive times”, the number of determination values shown in FIG. 27 is set to “first revariation”, “second revariation”, “third revariation”, and “no change”. In addition, a determination value of SR2 is assigned.

  Specifically, in the 3D display change timing determination table (at the time of losing), as shown in FIG. 27A, for the variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous twice”, 10 determinations are made for “first re-variation”. The value, 25 determination values are assigned to the “second re-variation”, and 70 determination values are assigned to the “no change”, and the variation pattern of “3 pseudo-continuations” is 6 in the “first re-variation”. 17 determination values are assigned to the “second re-variation”, 27 determination values are assigned to the “third re-change”, and 55 determination values are assigned to “no change”.

  On the other hand, in the 3D display change timing determination table (winning time), as shown in FIG. 27 (b), for the fluctuation pattern of “pseudo-continuous 2 times”, 53 judgment values are set in “first re-change”, 42 determination values are assigned to the “second re-variation” and 10 determination values are assigned to the “no change”. For the variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous 3 times”, 68 determination values are assigned to the “first re-variation”. 32 judgment values are assigned to the judgment value, “second re-variation”, five judgment values are assigned to “third re-variation”, and zero judgment values are assigned to “no change”.

  In other words, in the pseudo-run when the variable display result is a combination of losing symbols, a lot of judgment values are assigned to “no change”, so that in each re-variation effect, a stereoscopic (3D) image is displayed. Change is less likely to occur, and even if a change occurs, the number of determination values assigned to the third time of the re-variation is larger than that of the second time of the re-variation, and By setting a large number of assignments, a change to a stereoscopic (3D) image occurs at a later timing.

  On the other hand, in the quasi-run when the variable display result is a combination of jackpot symbols, there are few judgment values assigned to “no change”, and the change to a stereoscopic (3D) image is made in each revariation effect. It becomes easier to occur, and the first re-variation is assigned more judgment values than the second re-variation, and the second re-variation is set faster than the third re-variation. It is set so that a change to a stereoscopic (3D) image occurs at the timing.

  In other words, when the change to a stereoscopic (3D) image occurs at an early stage in the pseudo-continuous, each determination value is set so that the possibility of finally being a jackpot symbol combination is high. Since it becomes possible to let the player pay attention to whether or not the change to the stereoscopic (3D) image occurs in these pseudo-reams and at which stage, the interest in the pseudo-reams can be improved. it can.

  In this embodiment, when the characters A to D, which are effect images, are displayed as stereoscopic images (3D images) in the pseudo-ream or 3D reach (no pseudo-ream), as described later, the player's viewpoint position Accordingly, control (eye tracking) for displaying a suitable stereoscopic image is executed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 performs any one of S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbols is realized. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 156 or not. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control that stops the variation of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing the stop of all symbols. I do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Winning display process (S804): After the variation time is over, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of occurrence of a big hit or a small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the winning game process (S805).

  Process during winning game (S805): Control during big hit game or small hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit end effect process (S806).

  Winning end effect processing (S806): In the effect display device 9, display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In the present embodiment, when a small hit occurs, in S804 to 806, by performing the same effect processing as when the probability variation big hit B occurs, the probability change that shifts to the probability change state occurs. The player cannot discriminate whether the big hit B or the small hit that does not shift to the probability change state has occurred.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 86 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S821). In the variation pattern command storage area, variation pattern commands that can identify variation patterns received from the main board 31 are stored. Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S822). In this case, the effect control CPU 86 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the production control CPU 86, for example, produces an effect in which 3 symbols are arranged in odd symbols as stop symbols. The combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined. In the case where the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command corresponding to the normal jackpot C, for example, a combination of effect symbols (big jackpot symbol) in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols as stop symbols is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 to 8 designation command corresponding to the probable big hit B or small hit, a plurality of combinations of symbols (for example, preset symbols as chance chances) “135”, “334”, “787”, etc.). Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command corresponding to a loss, a combination of effect symbols (losing symbols) in which three symbols are irregular as a stop symbol is determined. It should be noted that some combinations of effect symbols are included in both the lost symbol and the chance eye, and there is a case where the same stop symbol is obtained in the case of the small hit and the case of the lost.

  In determining the stop symbols, the effect control CPU 86 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols is associated with a numerical value. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number. Therefore, the same stop symbol may be determined in the probability variation big hit B and the small hit.

  Then, the process proceeds to S823, and a notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 30 is performed for setting whether or not the notice effect is to be executed, and the setting related to the notice effect or the pseudo-ream determined to be executed.

  Then, the process proceeds to S824, whether or not the execution of the notice effect or pseudo-ream is determined, specifically, the notice effect execution determination flag set in S834 described later, or the pseudo-ream set in S835 +. Determine whether the flag is set.

  If the notice effect execution determination flag or the pseudo-continuous flag is set, the process proceeds to S825 +, specifies the notice effect start wait time, sets the specified wait time in the notice effect start wait timer, and then proceeds to S825. move on.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect execution determination flag or the pseudo-continuous flag is not set, the process proceeds to S825 without going through S825 +, and the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S826).

  Then, the effect control CPU 86 performs the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as an effect component, the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 is executed (S827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 262 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 86 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S828), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S829). ).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the process contents of the notice effect setting process (S823) in the effect symbol variation start process.

  In the notice effect setting processing of this embodiment, first, the notice effect determination random number SR1 is extracted (S831).

  Next, on the basis of the extracted notice effect random number SR1 for the notice effect, the notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 26, and the type of the variation pattern in the variation display (variable display), the effect on the implementation or non-execution of the announcement effect is performed. The display type (2D (non-solid) display, 3D (stereoscopic) display) of predetermined characters A to D, which are images, is determined.

  Specifically, the type of variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) is specified from the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area, and the determination value corresponding to which variation pattern in the notice effect determination table is set. Decide whether to use it. That is, when the type of the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern command is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern that involves two re-variations, a determination value that uses the determination value corresponding to “pseudo-continuous twice” for determination. In the case of a quasi-continuous variation pattern with three re-variations, the determination value corresponding to “three quasi-continuations” is determined as a determination value used for determination, and a 3D (three-dimensional) reach effect is determined. When there is a 3D reach (without pseudo-continuous) effect pattern in which an image is displayed, a determination value corresponding to “3D reach (without pseudo-continuous)” is determined as a determination value used for determination, and there are other effect patterns. In this case, a determination value corresponding to “other than the above” is determined as a determination value used for determination.

  In the determination values for the variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) determined as the use target, the determination value of SR1 extracted in S831 corresponds to the determination value stored in the item “2D display”. In such a case, it is determined that the notice effect by 2D display is to be performed, and when the extracted determination value of SR1 corresponds to the determination value stored in the item “3D display”, the notice effect by 3D display is performed. If the extracted SR1 judgment value corresponds to the judgment value stored in the item “No notice”, it is decided not to perform the notice effect.

  Then, the process proceeds to S833, where it is determined whether or not it is decided to implement the notice effect in S832, and if it is decided to carry out the notice effect, the process proceeds to S834 and the notice effect execution decision flag is set and S835 is set. On the other hand, if it is determined not to implement the notice effect, the process proceeds to S835 without going through S834.

  In S835, it is determined from the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area whether or not the type of variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) is a pseudo variation pattern.

  If it is not a pseudo-continuous change pattern, the notice setting process is terminated. If it is a pseudo-continuous change pattern, the process proceeds to S835 +, and after setting the pseudo-continuous flag, the process proceeds to S836 to determine the 3D display change timing. After extracting the random number for use SR2, it is determined from the variation pattern command whether or not the display result is a win (S837).

  That is, when the variation pattern command of the variation display stored in the variation pattern command storage area is a variation pattern command of loss, it is determined that the display result is loss, and the probability variation big hit A · B or normal big hit C If the change pattern command is, the display result is determined to be successful.

  If the display result is a loss, the process proceeds to S839, and the simulation is performed based on the 3D display change timing determination table (at the time of loss) in FIG. 27A and the 3D display change timing determination random number SR2 extracted in S836. Whether or not to change the presentation display in the ream to 3D display is determined as well as which re-change time the change timing in the case of changing is changed.

  On the other hand, if the display result is a win, the process proceeds to S838, on the basis of the 3D display change timing determination table (winning time) in FIG. 27B and the 3D display change timing determination random number SR2 extracted in S836. Whether or not to change the effect display in the pseudo-run to 3D display is determined as well as which re-change time the change timing is to be changed.

  More specifically, the type of pseudo-variation variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) (revariation twice, revariation three times) is specified from the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area, It is determined which decision pattern corresponding to which variation pattern in the 3D display change timing determination table is to be used. In other words, if the type of pseudo-variation variation pattern specified from the variation pattern command is a pseudo-variation variation pattern with two re-variations, the determination value corresponding to “pseudo-continuous twice” is used for the determination. In the case of a quasi-continuous variation pattern with three re-variations, the determination value corresponding to “3 quasi-continuations” is determined as a determination value used for determination.

  Then, among the determination values for the variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) determined as the use target, the determination value of SR2 extracted in S836 is the determination value stored in the item “first revariation”. If applicable, it is determined that the display is changed to 3D display and the change timing is implemented in the change display in the first revariation, and the extracted determination value of SR2 is stored in the “second revariation” item. If it falls under the judgment value, it is determined that the display is changed to 3D display and the change timing is implemented in the fluctuation display in the second re-variation, and the extracted determination value of SR2 is stored in the item “3rd re-variation” If it corresponds to the determined judgment value (only in the case of a variation pattern of three pseudo-series), the display is changed to 3D display and the change timing is set to 1. When it is determined that the display is performed in the variation display in the re-variation of the eyes, and the extracted determination value of SR2 corresponds to the determination value stored in the “no change” item, the display is not changed to 3D display, that is, 2D It is determined that the display of the (non-solid) effect image is to be continued in the pseudo-continuous effect.

  Then, the process proceeds to S840, in which the announcement effect in S832 is implemented / not implemented and the display type is determined, and if the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous, the pseudo-continuous 3D display determined in S838 or S839 is changed. The details of the implementation / non-execution and change timing are set as the notice effect contents.

  In this case, when 3D is performed in the notice effect or the pseudo-ream effect, as described above, the character of the character that performs 3D has a three-dimensionality corresponding to the moving speed of the character that performs 3D. The movement speed is specified, and the process table is set so that the solidity according to the specified movement speed is obtained.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 86 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (S840A, S840B, S840C). Further, the effect control CPU 86 executes the notice effect process when it is determined to perform the notice effect by the notice effect or the pseudo-rendition effect, or when these notice effects are being executed (Yes in S841). (S842). Whether or not it is decided to perform the notice effect is determined by whether or not the notice effect execution decision flag or the pseudo-continuous flag is set. Whether or not the notice effect is being executed is determined by a notice executing flag that is set when the notice effect is started. If neither the notice effect execution determination flag, the pseudo-continuous flag, nor the notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S843 without performing the notice effect process in S842.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 86 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data set next (S846). As will be described later, when the viewpoint position of the player is changed, the process data is switched to process data corresponding to the viewpoint position of the player when the process data is switched.

  If the variation control timer has timed out (S847), the effect control CPU 86 should display the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Screen image data is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S848). In this way, in the effect display device 9, effect pattern variation control is realized. The VDP 262 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined region such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect display device 9 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S849).

  Further, the effect control CPU 86 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S850). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (S803) (S852). If the pseudo continuous flag is set, the pseudo continuous flag is reset. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S851), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803). ) Is updated to a value according to (S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends.

  Here, based on FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the notice effect process performed in S842 will be described. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 86 determines whether or not the notice execution flag is set. Whether or not the notice effect by the pseudo-continuous effect is started is determined.

  If the notice effect has been started (Yes in S501), the process proceeds to S521 (FIG. 33), and if the notice effect has not been started (No in S501), the process proceeds to S502.

  In S502, the value of the notice effect start wait timer is decremented by one. Note that the notice effect start wait timer is set when it is determined to perform the notice effect or the pseudo-continuous effect in the effect symbol variation start process (see S825 +). If the notice effect start wait timer has not timed out (S503), the process ends. If the notice effect start wait timer has timed out, the notice effect execution determination flag is reset (S504), and the process proceeds to S511.

  In S511, the effect control CPU 86 sets a notice execution flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. In addition, the notice effect corresponding to the display mode (2D, 3D) in the notice effect determined in the notice effect setting process set in S840 described above and the timing (time) of changing to 3D in the pseudo-continuous effect. A pattern is specified (S512), and a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the specified notice effect pattern is set in the notice period timer (S513).

  Next, the effect control CPU 86 reads and selects a notice process table (notice effect control pattern) corresponding to the notice effect pattern to be executed from the notice effect control pattern table (not shown), sets it (S515), and then selects it. The notice process timer in the process data 1 of the notice effect control pattern (notice process table) is started (S517).

  The effect control CPU 86 then displays the contents of the first process data 1 of the selected notice effect control pattern (notice process table) (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data). 1) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, the speaker 27 as the effect part, the operation button 516, and the operation lever 600) is started (S518).

  After the notice effect is started based on the notice process data, the process proceeds to S530 and S531. In S530, the effect control CPU 86 decrements the value of the notice process timer by -1, and decrements the value of the notice period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period in S531.

  When the notice period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (Yes in S532), control for deleting the image related to the notice effect displayed on the effect display device 9 is performed (S533), and the notice is being executed. The flag is reset (S534).

  On the other hand, when the notice period timer has not timed out, the effect control CPU 86 checks whether or not the notice process timer has timed out (S535). If the notice process timer has timed out, the notice process data is switched (S536). That is, the process timer is started anew by setting the next preset notice process timer setting value in the notice process table in the process timer (S537). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is determined based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc., included in the next notice process data set thereafter. The change is made (S538).

  If the notice process timer has not timed out, the process ends without going through S535 to S538.

  Thus, in S533, the display of the notice effect image accompanying the notice effect is ended in response to the end of the notice effect in the variable display, but various notice effect images displayed during the execution of the notice effect. The display end (erase) is executed by executing the display control control data described in the notice effect control pattern (notice process data) selected and set in S515 in S538. In other words, by performing the processes of S535 to S538 until the notice period timer expires, the display of various notice effect images displayed during the execution of the notice effect and the display end (erase) control are performed. The

  Here, when displaying an image in the first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, the fourth symbol display area, or the short time remaining number display area of this embodiment, which is a specific area of the present invention, A display mode for preventing display contents from being misidentified will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a normal display mode in the display area of the effect display device 9, and FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a display mode in the time-short state in the display area of the effect display device 9. FIG. 12C is a diagram showing a display mode during the post-reach effect in the display area of the effect display device 9. In the present embodiment, an effect in a period after reach is established and until all symbols are stopped is referred to as an effect after reach.

  In the display area of the effect display device 9 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are displayed at positions near the lower side of the screen. The first reserved memory display area and the second reserved memory display area are set, and the fourth symbol display area where the fourth symbol is displayed is set at the upper right corner position toward the screen, and the upward toward the screen. At the left corner position, a short time remaining number display area in which the short time remaining number which is the remaining variable display number until the time short state is finished is set. Note that the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, the fourth symbol, and the remaining time are sometimes referred to as game-related information.

  The first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, the fourth symbol display area, and the short time remaining number display area are always displayed in non-stereo (2D) characters and numbers. It is set as a display area, and the area other than these is set as a 3D display area in which a stereoscopic image displayed as a stereoscopic (3D) display is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the first reserved storage display area of the present embodiment, the number of effective winning balls stored in the first start opening 15a, which is the game related information of the present invention, that is, the first reserved storage. In the second reserved memory display area, the number of valid winning balls stored in the second start port 15b as the game-related information of the present invention, that is, the second reserved memory number, is displayed in a non-solid (2D) display. Displayed with the number of “●”.

  During the period in which these first reserved memory numbers are displayed in the first reserved memory display area, the first reserved memory number display flag is set by the effect control CPU 86 so that the first reserved memory number is displayed. It can be specified by the presence / absence of the setting of the first pending storage number display flag.

  During the period in which these second reserved memory numbers are displayed in the second reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory number display flag is set by the effect control CPU 86 to display the second reserved memory number. Whether or not the second pending storage number display flag is set can be specified.

  In addition, the fourth symbol is displayed in the fourth symbol display area of the present embodiment. This 4th symbol is a case where, for example, the variation display of the production symbol is erased and the production of the reach is performed on the entire screen of the production display device 9 as in the case of reach production of reach or super reach. In order to make the player perceive that the variation display of the effect symbol is continued, the display continues. As the fourth symbol, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a non-stereoscopic display of “● ○” and a non-stereoscopic display of “◯ ●” are alternately displayed, so that the variation display of the decorative symbol is continued. The player can recognize that he is doing.

  During the period in which the fourth symbol is displayed in the fourth symbol display area, the effect control CPU 86 sets the fourth symbol display flag to determine whether or not the fourth symbol is displayed. The fourth symbol display flag can be specified by the presence / absence of the set flag.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the fourth symbol is always displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect symbol is displayed. You may make it display a 4th symbol only in the period which is not.

  In addition to these fourth symbols, a small symbol (refer to the upper left of the screen in FIG. 12 (c)) in which three decorative symbols are reduced is displayed in a variable manner (including a variation display in the reach state) in the same manner as the effect symbol. By displaying a small symbol in this way, the type of effect symbol that is reachable only in the fourth symbol (whether it is an effect symbol that is subject to certain change or a non-probable effect symbol) The player may be able to confirm the type of the decorative pattern that has been reached.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (b), in this embodiment, the short remaining number of times display is a non-solid (2D) display in the short time remaining number display area. The displayed characters and numbers are always displayed. During the period when the short remaining number at the end is displayed, the effect control CPU 86 sets the short remaining number displaying flag. Whether or not the short remaining number of times at the end is displayed can be specified by whether or not the short remaining number of times display flag is set.

  In the present embodiment, the short remaining number at the end time is always displayed in the short time state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the short remaining times are, for example, 90, 80, 70. , 60, 50... 10, 9, 8,... 1 may be displayed every 10 times when it is greater than 10 times, and all the times may be displayed as non-solid numbers for 10 times or less. . In other words, the time remaining number display area does not always display the time remaining number during time reduction, but is displayed only when the variable display number is a predetermined number such as 90 times, 80 times, etc. Other than that may not be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the present embodiment, the display mode of the first reserved storage display area, the second reserved storage display area, and the short time remaining number display area is hidden during the post-reach effect. The fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area continues to be displayed as described above. In addition, during the post-reach effect, various stereoscopic images (3D images) that use the entire display area of the effect display device 9 may be displayed, so the first suspension in which a non-stereo image (2D image) is displayed. Since the storage display area, the second reserved storage display area, and the short time remaining number display area are not displayed, the reserved memory display and the short time remaining number display do not interfere with the reach effect by the stereoscopic image. .

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the first reserved storage display area, the second reserved storage display area, and the short time remaining number display area is hidden during the post-reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even when various stereoscopic images (3D images) using the entire display area of the effect display device 9 are displayed during the post-reach effect, the first reserved memory display area and the second reserved memory are displayed. You may make it continue displaying the display area and the short time remaining number display area.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the first reserved storage display area, the second reserved storage display area, and the short time remaining number display area is hidden during the post-reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. If a variety of stereoscopic images (3D images) using the entire display area of the effect display device 9 are displayed even during the pre-reach production before the reach is established, the first reserved storage display area, The display mode of the second reserved storage display area and the short time remaining number display area may be hidden.

  In this embodiment, as described above, control (eye tracking) for displaying a suitable stereoscopic image (3D image) according to the viewpoint position of the player is executed, but the stereoscopic image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. Even if (3D image) is displayed, the first reserved storage display area, the second reserved storage display area, the fourth symbol display area, and the short time remaining number display area are displayed as non-stereo images (2D images). Since the information is displayed, the display contents of the first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, the fourth symbol display area, and the short time remaining number display area can be clearly seen even if the viewpoint position of the player is shifted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the display content.

  In addition, during the post-reach production, the display modes of the first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, and the short time remaining number display area of the effect display device 9 are hidden (see FIG. 35). Information displayed in the first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, and the short time remaining number display area can be prevented from being misidentified by the player.

  During the post-reach production, the display modes of the first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, and the short time remaining number display area of the effect display device 9 are not displayed, but the present invention is limited to this. The display information (game related information) of the first reserved storage display area, the second reserved storage display area, and the short time remaining number display area is not displayed on other display devices, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the modified example, A second effect display device (sub liquid crystal) is provided separately from the effect display device 9 (main liquid crystal), and the second effect display device includes a first reserved memory display area, a second reserved memory display area, In addition, the display information in the short time remaining number display area may be displayed.

  In addition to the effect display device, an LED lamp (7-segment LED or the like) indicating game-related information is separately provided, and the first hold storage display region, the second hold storage display region, and the time reduction of the effect display device 9 are provided. When the display mode of the remaining number display area is not displayed, the game-related information may be recognized by the player using an LED lamp. Further, a hold memory display lamp for displaying the number of hold memories and a right-handed notification lamp for notifying the right hand may be provided, and the player may recognize the game related information by lighting the lamp. Further, when the display mode of the first hold storage display area, the second hold storage display area, and the short time remaining number display area of the effect display device 9 is not displayed, the hold storage display lamp and the right-handed notification lamp are displayed. As well as being always lit, the game information is recognized by the player overlapping with the first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, and the time remaining count display area of the effect display device 9 It may be.

  As shown in the modified example, when both the main liquid crystal display device and the sub liquid crystal display device are provided, in the normal state, both the main liquid crystal display device and the sub liquid crystal display device use the first reserved storage display area, 2 Display information is displayed in the hold storage display area and the short time remaining number display area, and during the post-reach production, the display information (game-related information) is not displayed on the main liquid crystal, and only the sub liquid crystal is used. Display information may be displayed. Furthermore, in normal times, display information is displayed only in the main liquid crystal display area in the first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, and the short time remaining number display area. Information may be hidden and the display information may be displayed using only the sub liquid crystal.

  Next, an effect mode using a stereoscopic image (3D image) displayed on the effect display device 9 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13, 34, and 35. In the present embodiment, as described above, control (eye tracking) for displaying a suitable stereoscopic image (3D image) according to the viewpoint position of the player is executed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the display area of the effect display device 9, the characters A and C displayed as a stereoscopic image in the right area and the characters B and D displayed as a stereoscopic image in the left area are the player's. The display stereoscopic degree changes according to the viewpoint position (see FIGS. 34 and 35).

  The display stereoscopic degree in this embodiment is an apparent protrusion amount when the player visually recognizes the stereoscopic image. The larger the display stereoscopic degree, the larger the stereoscopic image protrudes toward the player side. Looks like you are. The control for changing the display stereoscopic degree is realized by switching the process data corresponding to the player's viewpoint position when switching the process data to be executed in the above-described processing during changing the effect symbol (see FIG. 31). The It should be noted that these changes in the display stereoscopic degree are realized by increasing or decreasing the parallax. Further, “display stereoscopic degree—large” in FIG. 13 indicates an aspect in which the stereoscopic image appears to protrude largely toward the front side, and “display stereoscopic degree—small” means that the stereoscopic image is in the back. The “display stereoscopic degree—medium” is an intermediate position between the “display stereoscopic degree—large” stereoscopic image and the “display stereoscopic degree—small” stereoscopic image. An aspect that appears to be present is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 13, among characters A to D, which are effect images displayed in the display area (screen) of the effect display device 9, characters A and B are displayed during the notice effect, and characters C and D are reach. Displayed during post-production. Characters A and C are displayed on the right side of the display area of the effect display device 9, and characters B and D are displayed on the left side of the display area of the effect display device 9 (see FIGS. 34 and 35).

  Further, during the notice effect, when the player's viewpoint position is the center position, the characters A and B are both displayed with a medium display stereoscopic degree (see FIG. 34A). Further, when the player tilts to the left and the player's viewpoint moves to the left, the right stereoscopic display of the character A decreases and the left stereoscopic display of the character B increases (FIG. 34). (See (b)). That is, the left character B appears to protrude more to the player. Further, when the player tilts to the right and the player's viewpoint moves to the right, the right stereoscopic display of the character A increases and the left stereoscopic display of the character B decreases (FIG. 34). (See (c)). That is, the right character A appears to protrude more to the player.

  In this embodiment, the display stereoscopic degree of the characters A and B displayed at the left and right positions in the display area of the effect display device 9 is changed in accordance with the movement of the player's viewpoint position to the left and right. However, as described above, the first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, the fourth symbol display area, and the short time remaining number display area in the display area of the effect display device 9 are non-stereoscopic images. In order to continue being displayed as a (2D image), the player misidentifies game-related information displayed in the first reserved memory display area, the second reserved memory display area, the fourth symbol display area, and the short time remaining number display area. Can be suppressed.

  If the player's viewpoint position is the center position during the post-reach production where the reach is established (reach production), both the characters C and D are displayed with a medium display stereoscopic degree (FIG. 35). (See (a)). In addition, when the player tilts to the left and the player's viewpoint moves to the left, the display stereoscopic degree of the right character C decreases and the display stereoscopic degree of the left character D increases (FIG. 35). (See (b)). That is, the left side character D appears to protrude more to the player. Further, when the player tilts to the right and the player's viewpoint moves to the right, the right stereoscopic display of the character C increases and the left stereoscopic display of the character D decreases (FIG. 35). (See (c)). That is, the right character C appears to protrude more to the player.

  In addition, during the post-reach effect, the first reserved storage display area, the second reserved storage display area, and the short time remaining number display area in which the non-stereoscopic image (2D image) is displayed are hidden, so that the reserved storage is performed. The display and the display of the remaining number of time reductions do not interfere with the reach effect by the stereoscopic image.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, the fourth symbol, and the remaining time are displayed as non-stereoscopic images (2D images). The effect display device 9 displays the effect image and the game related information, and can prevent the player from misidentifying the game related information.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, when the player tilts to the left and the player's viewpoint position moves to the left, the display characters of the right characters A and C are displayed. By reducing the degree and increasing the display stereoscopic degree of the characters B and D on the left side, the change modes of the characters A to D (effect elements) are not monotonous, and the interest can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the number of reserved memories by displaying the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory as non-stereoscopic images (2D images).

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the infrared camera 60 is not concealed even if the upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b are arranged at any of the retracted position and the front position, so that the positions of the upper and lower shutters 201a and 201b (movable bodies) are not concealed. Regardless, the player's eye position and orientation can be detected.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12C, during the post-reach production, the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, and the short time remaining number are hidden to display a stereoscopic image. Can be prevented from causing the player to misrecognize game-related information when the post-reach effect (reach state) is displayed.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, a stereoscopic image is displayed on an image display device including a parallax barrier-type naked-eye stereoscopic display liquid crystal display device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lenticular lens method, A stereoscopic image may be displayed using an integral imaging autostereoscopic liquid crystal display device. Further, the stereoscopic vision is not limited to the one that performs stereoscopic viewing with the naked eye, and may be configured to perform stereoscopic viewing by wearing deflection glasses or the like.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the display solidity of the characters AD displayed by a stereoscopic image on the display area of the effect display apparatus 9 using eye tracking changes according to a player's viewpoint position, and the said display Although the change in the three-dimensionality has been described as an example of the “different aspect”, the present invention is not limited to this, and the “different aspect” means that the object displayed in the stereoscopic image is the player. A display mode in which the player turns around in response to a change in posture, for example, a display mode in which the right side of the object can be seen when the player goes to the right and the left side of the object can be seen when the player goes to the left. May be. Further, it is an aspect that is not visible (not displayed) from the front side of the object of the stereoscopic image, that is, from the front of the effect display device 9, but is visible (displayed) from the laterally oblique direction of the effect display device 9. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, a 1st reserved memory display area, a 2nd reserved memory display area, a 4th symbol display area, and a time-remaining number of times display area are kept displaying as a non-stereoscopic image (2D image), Although it is suppressed that a player misidentifies information, this invention is not limited to this, For example, a 1st reserved memory display area, a 2nd reserved memory display area, a 4th symbol display area In addition, when the time-short remaining number display area is displayed as a stereoscopic image (3D image), the display stereoscopic degree of the stereoscopic image in the other display area is changed according to the movement of the player's viewpoint position to the left or right. In addition, the display stereoscopic degree of the stereoscopic image displayed in the first reserved storage display area, the second reserved storage display area, the fourth symbol display area, and the short time remaining number display area is not changed, and the game related information is stored in the player. Let me misunderstand It may be possible to suppress the Mau.

  In the above embodiment, the eye position of the player is detected by using the infrared camera 60 in performing eye tracking. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but other than the eyes. For example, a part of the player's face (for example, a nose), the entire face, the entire upper body, or the like may be set as the detection target. The “player position and orientation” of the present invention is a concept including at least the face position and orientation of the player.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when performing eye tracking, the infrared camera 60 captures infrared rays emitted from the player's human body so as to acquire an image for specifying the player's eye position. The present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to an image using the infrared camera 60, but based on an image acquired using visible light or other wavelengths of light (including laser beams). It is also possible to detect a predetermined part of the above. Further, a predetermined part of the player's body may be detected by ultrasonic waves or electromagnetic waves.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the predetermined character AD displayed as an effect image displayed as a stereo image (3D image) is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A stereo image The effect image displayed as (3D image) may be an effect symbol, and the effect image may be an image displayed during a big hit effect, a demonstration effect, or a simultaneous effect.

  Moreover, in the said Example, even if the display mode of an effect image changes by eye tracking, the 1st reserved memory number, the 2nd reserved memory number, the 4th design, and the short time remaining number are used as game related information whose display mode does not change. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game-related information may be a round number display, an acquired number of balls display, a mode name display, a right-handed display, a small design, an effect design, etc. good.

  In the embodiment, the effect image is displayed as a three-dimensional image (3D image) at the timing when the effect of the pseudo-ream or 3D reach (without the pseudo-ream) is executed. It is not limited, and the effect image is displayed as a stereoscopic image (3D image) at a timing when an effect such as during a specific mode different from the normal time, during a big hit effect, during a demonstration effect, or during a simultaneous effect is executed. Anyway.

  In the embodiment, the position of the player's eyes is detected at any time using the infrared camera 60 during the display of the stereoscopic image (3D image), and eye tracking is performed according to the detection result. The invention is not limited to this, and the position of the player's eyes may be detected only immediately before displaying the stereoscopic image (3D image), and eye tracking may be performed according to the detection result.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is arranged on the front side of the image liquid crystal panel 900 so that a stereoscopic image can be viewed with the naked eye. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a stereoscopic image can be visually recognized by the naked eye by sticking a parallax barrier sheet to the front surface of the image liquid crystal panel 900.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for playing a game using medals as a gaming medium, The number of pachinko balls and medals enclosed and rented inside the machine and the number of pachinko balls and medals awarded according to the prize are added, while the number of pachinko balls and medals used in the game are subtracted. For example, the value of points and points lent out in response to a loan request and the value of points and points awarded in accordance with a prize without using a sealed game machine and pachinko balls and medals It may be a gaming machine that can store all as credits and play a game using only the value stored as credits. In this case, these points, points, and the like correspond to game media, and credits become game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, in order to notify the variation pattern which shows variation modes, such as variation time and the kind of reach production, to production control CPU86, the example which transmits one variation pattern designation | designated command when variation is started. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 86 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 56 uses the first command, for example, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called second if not reach). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 86 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 56 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 86 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, as shown in FIG. 2, the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, the special symbol reservation memory display 18, the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol reservation memory display Although a form in which a part or all of 41 is directly connected to the main board 31 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. The special symbol storage memory display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 may be connected to the main board 31 via the relay board 77.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the characters A to D are displayed as 3D images while the post-reach effect is being executed, the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, Although the game-related information such as the number of remaining times is not displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and is when displaying the characters A to D as 3D images while performing the post-reach effect. Alternatively, the display state of the game related information may be maintained.

1 Pachinko machine 9 Effect display device 900 Image liquid crystal panel 910 Parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 31 Main board 56 CPU
80 Production control board 81 Production control microcomputer 86 Production control CPU
156 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A display device capable of displaying a stereoscopic image including a right-eye image and a left-eye image, and capable of displaying game-related information and effect images related to the game;
Detection means capable of detecting at least one of the position and orientation of the player;
Display control means for controlling display on the display device, the display control means performing control for displaying on the display device a stereoscopic image of an aspect corresponding to at least one of the position and orientation of the player detected by the detection means; ,
With
When the display control means displays the effect image and the game-related information on the display device, the display image displays a stereoscopic image of a different aspect according to a detection result by the detection means for the effect image, A gaming machine that performs control to display game-related information in a common manner regardless of the detection result of the detection means.

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