JP2016087130A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a game property by detecting a visual line of a player.SOLUTION: The game machine includes a main control circuit 41 for executing processing about the progress of a game in accordance with an operation of the player, a CCD camera 200 for imaging the face of the player, and acquiring imaged data, a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3L for variably displaying a plurality of patterns on the basis of the establishment of a prescribed start condition, and enabling a stop display by a prescribed operation of the player, a liquid crystal display device 11 for displaying a timing image showing the timing of the prescribed operation of the player, and a sub control circuit 42. The sub control circuit 42 determines a reference visual line direction to be reference of a visual line direction from the player on the basis of the imaged data, calculates an adjustment angle on the basis of difference between the reference visual line direction at timing and a visual line direction from the player to the reels 3L, 3C, 3L to store the adjustment angle, and determines a visual line direction from the player on the basis of the reference visual line direction and the adjustment angle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique for taking a human face image and identifying a person's line of sight has been applied to a gaming machine. For example, in Cited Document 1, an image of a player who is playing a game in a gaming machine is captured, and the line-of-sight change rate, which is information corresponding to the degree to which the player's line of sight is changing, is identified from the captured result. The basic line-of-sight change rate, which is the player's line-of-sight change rate in a predetermined reference period, is managed in association with the player, and the basic line-of-sight change rate and the line-of-sight change rate when the player is playing a game It is disclosed that the line-of-sight divergence degree indicating the divergence degree is managed.

  Further, in Cited Document 2, when executing a special effect, it is specified that a player who is playing a game on a gaming machine is paying more attention to the special effect than the game, and the special effect is executed. It is disclosed that the number of players who pay attention to the production is totaled by imaging the players and specifying the line of sight.

  In addition, there is a technique in which a technique for identifying a person's line of sight is applied to a game. For example, the cited document 3 discloses that in a gaming machine that produces effects by 3D video, the player's viewpoint and line of sight are determined based on the player's image, and the display of 3D video is controlled according to the line of sight. Has been.

  Further, in cited document 4, it has gaze detection means for detecting the player's gaze, and the gaze detection means performs a setting effect for performing settings for detecting the player's gaze, based on the setting. It is disclosed that a specific effect based on the player's line of sight detected by the line of sight detection means is executed, and when the setting does not exist, the setting effect is executed with a higher probability than when the setting exists.

JP 2013-111173 A JP 2013-220216 A JP 2013-135775 A JP 2014-124497 A

  However, in the above prior art, when there is an error between the player's line-of-sight direction obtained from an image of the player and the line-of-sight direction actually viewed by the player, the player's line-of-sight obtained from the image Even if an effect based on the game is performed, there is a possibility that the gameability cannot be improved effectively.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of calibrating the line-of-sight direction obtained by imaging a player.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Control means for executing processing relating to the progress of the game in accordance with the player's operation;
Imaging means for imaging the player's face and obtaining imaging data;
A reference line-of-sight determining means for determining a reference line-of-sight direction as a reference of the line-of-sight direction from the player based on the imaging data;
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols based on establishment of a predetermined start condition and capable of stopping and displaying by a predetermined operation of the player;
Display means for displaying a timing image indicating the timing of the predetermined operation of the player;
Adjustment angle calculation means for calculating an adjustment angle from the difference between the reference line-of-sight direction at the timing and the line-of-sight direction from the player to the symbol display means;
Storage means for storing the adjustment angle;
Line-of-sight determining means for determining a line-of-sight direction from the player from the reference line-of-sight direction and the adjustment angle stored in the storage means;
It is characterized by having.

  According to the above configuration, when a symbol that is variably displayed is stopped, a timing image indicating the stop timing is displayed. At that time, since the player visually recognizes the symbol display means, the direction of the player's line of sight is specified by specifying the direction from the player to the symbol display means. Further, by determining the reference line-of-sight direction based on the imaging data at that timing, it is possible to calculate the deviation from the reference line-of-sight direction with respect to the accurate line-of-sight direction as the adjustment angle. As a result, it is possible to calibrate to the correct line-of-sight direction from the stored adjustment angle only by determining the reference line-of-sight direction based on the imaging data.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The display means may be capable of performing stereoscopic display of the effect image based on the line-of-sight direction determined by the line-of-sight determination means.

  According to the above configuration, the effect image is stereoscopically displayed based on the line-of-sight direction calibrated by the adjustment angle. Thereby, since the player can visually recognize the effect image displayed stereoscopically more naturally, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and to prevent the continuation of the game.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
Determination means for determining whether or not the line-of-sight direction satisfies a specific condition at a predetermined timing;
An informing means for informing the specific condition at the predetermined timing;
Have
The display means may display an effect according to the game, and may display a special effect displayed when the line-of-sight direction satisfies the specific condition on the display means.

  According to the above configuration, when the line-of-sight direction calibrated at a predetermined timing satisfies a specific condition, the display means that displays an effect according to the game to be progressed satisfies the specific condition. A special effect is displayed. Further, specific conditions are notified at this predetermined timing. Thereby, the player recognizes a specific condition for displaying the special effect, and the player can visually recognize the special effect by actively changing the line-of-sight direction so as to satisfy the specific condition. Can be obtained. As a result, the player responds to the gaming machine by changing the line-of-sight direction without impeding the operation for progress, compared to the conventional gaming machine that is biased only to the operation for progress for the player. A new game can be added to improve the gameability of the gaming machine.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
Audio output means for outputting audio;
Storage means for storing a change in the line-of-sight direction of the player and the sound data of the voice;
Sound output control means for outputting the sound from the sound output means based on the sound data according to the determined change in the gaze direction;
May further be included.

  According to said structure, a different audio | voice is output according to the calibrated gaze direction. Every time the player facing the display means changes his / her line of sight, the sound is changed so as to be different, so that the interest in the display means can be improved and the entertainment characteristics of the gaming machine can be improved.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
Action determining means for determining an action of the player based on the imaging data;
Determination means for determining whether the line-of-sight direction from the player and the action of the player satisfy a specific condition at a predetermined timing;
Have
The display means may be capable of displaying a special effect to be displayed when the line-of-sight direction and the player's action satisfy the specific condition, or when the specific condition is satisfied.

  According to the above configuration, when the line-of-sight direction calibrated at a predetermined timing and the player's action satisfy a specific condition, the specific condition is displayed on the display means for displaying an effect according to the game to be progressed. A special effect is displayed when it is satisfied. Thereby, the player can obtain a privilege that the player visually recognizes the special effect by actively changing the line-of-sight direction so as to satisfy the specific condition. As a result, it is possible to improve the gameability of the gaming machine by adding a new game that changes the line-of-sight direction and further operates as compared with the conventional gaming machine that is biased only to the operation for the player to proceed. it can.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to accurately calibrate the player's line-of-sight direction.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a gaze change audio | voice table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance image | video. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance image | video. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance image | video. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance image | video. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance image | video. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance image | video. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance image | video. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance image | video. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance image | video. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure of a game machine. It is the schematic of a game machine side surface. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the gaming machine, with a front door being opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit with which a game machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the player tracking process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the adjustment angle determination process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the special effect process performed by sub CPU.

<Outline of the gaming machine>
The gaming machine 1 executes processing related to the progress of the game in accordance with an operation by the player. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 has a liquid crystal display device 11 (display unit 11a, display unit 11b) as display means. On the liquid crystal display device 11 and the display unit 11a, an effect according to the game is displayed. In the present embodiment, a case where a pachislot machine is applied to the gaming machine 1 will be described, but it may be applied to a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or the like.

  The gaming machine 1 has a CCD camera 200 that captures the image of the player's face and acquires image data as an imaging means. Although it is preferable to provide a plurality of CCD cameras 200, the present invention is not limited to this. The gaming machine 1 has a function of determining the line-of-sight direction from the player based on the imaging data acquired by the CCD camera 200. That is, the gaming machine 1 determines the player's eye position, the line-of-sight direction from the player's eye position, and the player's eye in the liquid crystal display device 11 (display unit 11a, display unit 11b) based on the imaging data. The line-of-sight target position (line-of-sight target area) can be determined. The CCD camera 200 can determine a player's operation.

  The gaming machine 1 configured as described above has a function of calibrating the line-of-sight direction from the player and a function of notifying a special effect when the determined line-of-sight direction is a predetermined condition. Hereinafter, the outline of the processing flow of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the gaming machine 1 acquires imaging data with the CCD camera 200 (A1). The gaming machine 1 determines the position of the player's eyes and the line-of-sight direction from the position of the player's eyes as the reference line-of-sight direction based on the imaging data (A2). In the present embodiment, the imaging data is always acquired, but is not limited to this, and may be acquired at a fixed timing. Then, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the adjustment angle for calibrating the line-of-sight direction has been calculated (A3). When the adjustment angle has been calculated (A3: YES), the process proceeds to Step A7 described later.

  On the other hand, when the adjustment angle has not been calculated (A3: NO), a guidance image 202 for guiding the player's line of sight is displayed on the specific area 201 such as the liquid crystal display device 11 (display unit 11a, display unit 11b). (A4). The guidance image 202 will be described later. The guide video 202 may be displayed in the same area as the specific area 201. Further, the guide video 202 may be a still image or a moving image. Further, the specific area 201 is not limited to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 (display unit 11a, display unit 11b) or the like, and may be a reel of a gaming machine, for example.

  Then, the gaming machine 1 determines the line-of-sight direction from the determined player's eye position to the specific area 201 (A5). Then, the gaming machine 1 calculates an adjustment angle that is a difference between the reference line-of-sight direction determined in step A2 and the line-of-sight direction toward the specific area 201 determined in step A5 (A6). For example, the adjustment angle is indicated by the angle formed by the reference line-of-sight direction and the line-of-sight direction to the specific area 201 and the inclination of the plane on which the line-of-sight direction and the line-of-sight direction to the specific area 201 exist.

  Then, the gaming machine 1 determines the player's line of sight (the position of the player's eyes, the line of sight from the player's eyes, the player's line of sight, etc.) based on the adjustment angle and the reference line-of-sight direction. Determine (A7). Then, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition (A8). Here, the specific condition may include a player's action in addition to the player's line of sight. If the player's line of sight does not satisfy the specific condition (A8: NO), the gaming machine 1 returns the process to step A1. On the other hand, if the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition (A8: YES), the gaming machine 1 notifies a special effect (A9) and ends the process. The special effect is an effect that is output according to the player's line of sight. The special effect may be a video display or an audio output.

  For example, in the liquid crystal display device 11 or the like, a stereoscopic image may be rendered in real time according to the position of the player's eyes and designated animation data. In such a case, the special effect image 203 is displayed at a position that is visible from a specific range in the stereoscopic video. That is, the special effect image 203 is displayed at a position that is displayed only when the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of images prepared in advance may be switched and displayed depending on the position of the player's eyes. In this case, the special effect image 203 is displayed on a part of the plurality of videos. As described above, the special effect may be notified when the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition.

  The special effect is not limited to the above as long as it can be changed according to the player's line of sight. For example, sound data associated with the player's line-of-sight direction may be stored in advance, and sound corresponding to the determined player's line-of-sight direction may be output. Special effects will be described later.

  As described above, the outline of the processing flow of the gaming machine 1 has been described, but the timing of each step is not limited. For example, the gaze may be constantly detected, and the special effect may be notified when the gaze satisfies a predetermined condition. Moreover, when a line of sight is detected at a predetermined timing and the line of sight satisfies a predetermined condition, a special effect may be notified. The timing for detecting the line of sight includes, for example, the rotation of the reel after the internal winning combination is determined.

  Further, although the reference line-of-sight direction is calibrated based on the adjustment angle to determine the player's line-of-sight direction, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reference line-of-sight direction may be used as the player's line-of-sight direction without calibration.

  Note that the line-of-sight direction means “the position of the player's eyes”, “the direction of the line of sight from the position of the player's eyes”, and “the liquid crystal display device 11 (display unit) in the line-of-sight direction from the position of the player's eyes” 11a, the display portion 11b), etc., a “position of the player's face”, a “angle of the player's face with respect to a predetermined direction”, and the like. These are calculated based on the face image identified from the image data captured by the CCD camera.

  The world coordinate system such as the position of the player's eyes may be calculated by the principle of triangulation by providing a plurality of CCD cameras in the gaming machine, or by estimating the Z-axis coordinate from the face size and the X-axis coordinate and The Y coordinate may be calculated.

<About the production image>
The effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 (display unit 11a, display unit 11b) is preferably stereoscopically displayed with the naked eye by a parallax barrier method, but is not limited thereto. For example, the player may wear spectacles having optical characteristics, and a stereoscopic image may be displayed by causing the left and right eyes to reach a parallax image, or other methods may be used. The effect image may be a 2D image. In addition, it is preferable that the effect image is visually recognized by the player so as to have an angle corresponding to the player's line-of-sight direction. For example, it is preferable to create a stereoscopic effect image by real-time rendering and display it at a display angle corresponding to the player's line-of-sight direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of effect images or plane images created in advance by pre-rendering may be prepared, and an effect image corresponding to the player's line-of-sight direction may be selected and displayed. The effect image may be a moving image or a still image. In the present embodiment, the effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any effect image may be displayed. For example, it may be displayed on an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, or may be displayed on a screen by a projector.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 includes an imaging unit (imaging unit) that captures an image of the player's face and obtains imaging data. The gaming machine 1 also has reference line-of-sight determination means (adjustment angle calculation unit) that determines the player's line-of-sight direction (reference line-of-sight direction) based on the imaging data. In addition, the gaming machine 1 calculates an adjustment angle based on the imaging data, stores the adjustment angle in a storage unit (storage unit) such as a RAM provided in the gaming machine 1, and also displays a specific area to be displayed on the imaging data and the display device. An adjustment angle calculation unit (adjustment angle calculation unit) that determines the line-of-sight direction to the specific area 201 based on 201 is provided. In addition, the gaming machine 1 has line-of-sight determination means (line-of-sight determination unit) that determines the player's line-of-sight direction based on the reference line-of-sight direction and the adjustment angle stored in the storage unit.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is based on the line-of-sight direction determined by the line-of-sight determining means of the content of the effect notified by the effect executing means (the effect executing part) such as the liquid crystal display device 11 (display unit 11a, display unit 11b) that executes the effect. Production content determination means (production content determination unit). For example, when the image is displayed in a stereoscopic view, the display mode is changed according to the viewing direction. Furthermore, the effect content determination means has a function of changing the effect content to a special effect when the line-of-sight direction satisfies a specific condition. The effect content determination means changes to the effect content according to the line-of-sight direction.

<Special production>
Next, a specific example of the special effect notified according to the player's line-of-sight direction will be described.

(Example of special effects displayed when the player's line of sight satisfies certain conditions)
In the present embodiment, when a game is started and an internal winning combination is determined, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute a special effect for each internal winning combination. When the special effect execution lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 2, the character image 205 a facing the front and wearing a hat, and the specific condition of the line of sight for notifying the special effect are liquid crystal as the specific condition notification image 206. It is displayed on the display device 11. Specifically, the specific condition notification image 206 displays “Peep from above!”, Indicating that the specific condition is a line of sight from a position higher than usual.

  If the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition within a predetermined time, the character image 205a changes to an image from the line of sight satisfying the specific condition, as shown in FIG. That is, the character image 205a changes to a character image 205b in which the top of the head can be visually recognized. A special effect image 203a indicating an internal winning combination (replay in this example) is displayed on the top of the character image 205.

  Although the predetermined time is not particularly limited, for example, when applied to a pachislot machine, within a certain period from a timing when a later-described start lever 16 is operated (a timing when a signal from a later-described start switch 16S is received). (For example, 15 seconds). Further, the predetermined time is from the timing at which the start lever 16 is operated to the timing at which all the later-described stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are operated (the timing at which a signal from a later-described stop switch 17S is received). Good. Further, for example, when applied to a pachinko machine, it may be within a certain period (for example, 15 seconds) after the symbol variation display on the liquid crystal display device is started by a start opening winning which will be described later.

  Moreover, you may perform the special effect which alert | reports the specific condition alerting | reporting image 206 and the special effect image 203 (internal winning combination) one by one. For example, after FIG. 2, when the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition, as shown in FIG. 4, the character image 205 a changes to a character image 205 b in which the top of the head can be visually recognized. Then, a special effect image 203 b indicating “geki” is displayed on the top of the character image 205. After that, when the left reel stops, the specific condition notification image 206 is displayed as “Peep from the right!”.

  Then, after FIG. 4, when the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition, as shown in FIG. 5, the character image 205b changes to a character image 205c in which the left head is visible. And the special effect image 203c which shows "A" is displayed on the left side head of the character image 205c. After that, when the middle reel stops, “Specify from left!” Is displayed as the specific condition notification image 206.

  Then, after FIG. 5, when the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition, as shown in FIG. 6, the character image 205c changes to a character image 205d in which the right head is visible. A special effect image 203d indicating “tsu” is displayed on the right side of the character image 205d. Thus, the player can visually recognize the internal winning combination by confirming the special effect images 203b to 203d displayed in FIGS.

  In addition, if the internal winning combination is not won, a fake special effect may be performed. For example, after FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are displayed, when the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition, as shown in FIG. 7, the character image 205c changes to a character image 205e in which the right head is visible. . And the special effect image 203e which shows "e" is displayed on the right side head of the character image 205e. As described above, the player may perform a special effect unrelated to the internal winning combination by using the special effect images 203b, 203c, and 203e displayed in FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG. 2 to 6 may be developed for each operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R of the pachislot machine as described below. First, when the internal winning combination is determined by operating the start lever 16, the effect of FIG. 2 is displayed. Then, before the first stop operation is performed among the three stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition (here, the line of sight detection from the player), or the first 3 or 4 is executed on the condition that the stop operation is executed. When the special effect in FIG. 3 is executed, the internal winning combination is notified by the special effect image 203a. On the other hand, when the special effect in FIG. 4 is executed, the specific condition notification image 206 is initially hidden, and the specific condition notification image 206 in FIG. 4 appears on condition that the first stop operation has been executed. . Then, before the second stop operation is performed, the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition (here, detection of the line of sight from the right) or the second stop operation is performed. 5 special effects are executed. Here, the specific condition notification image 206 in FIG. 5 is not displayed. Then, the specific condition notification image 206 in FIG. 5 appears on the condition that the second stop operation has been executed. Then, when the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition (here, detection of the line of sight from the left) before the third stop operation is performed, or when the third stop operation is performed, the special of FIG. Perform the production. In this way, a special effect can be executed step by step according to the player's operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R. Therefore, a game by the player's hand operation and a special effect by eye-gaze detection are provided. In conjunction with this, it becomes possible to provide more interesting gaming machines. In addition, for example, when a winning combination (cherry-ANY-ANY combination, etc.) for which a winning is confirmed with one reel is determined as an internal winning combination, the player can look forward to the corresponding role by moving his / her line of sight before the stop operation. It becomes possible to prepare for the operation.

  Further, the specific condition may be the length of time for detecting the line of sight from the target position. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a peephole image 207 a is displayed, and the specific condition notification image 206 is displayed as “Look at nearby!”. Thereafter, when the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition, the peephole image 207a gradually expands and changes to a peephole image 207b as shown in FIG. A special effect image 203f indicating an internal winning combination is displayed in the area of the peephole image 207b.

(Example of special effects by voice that changes according to line of sight)
In this embodiment, the audio output is changed by a change in the player's line-of-sight direction. As shown in FIG. 10, the gaming machine 1 has a line-of-sight change audio table storing a change in the player's line-of-sight direction, a gaming state, and sound data associated with the line-of-sight direction. It is stored in a storage unit such as the RAM 83. The line-of-sight direction column stores a player's line-of-sight direction and changes in the line-of-sight direction. In the game state column, a game state as a condition for outputting sound is stored. In addition, you may link the change of the effect image displayed on these.

  The audio data may be, for example, a pattern for changing the surround according to the line of sight of the player, or a pattern for changing the directivity of the audio. Thereby, even if it is the sound of the same content, a player can be given a sense of reality. Therefore, it is preferable that the speaker is capable of surround sound of 2ch or more.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of sound output based on a change in the line-of-sight direction of the player associated with the change in the effect image. In this example, when a game is started and one or more internal winning combinations are determined, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute a special effect for each internal winning combination. When the special effect execution lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 11, the character image 205f facing the front and wearing a hat, and the specific condition of the line of sight change for notifying the special effect are specified condition notification images 209. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. Specifically, the specific condition notification image 206 displays “Look up!” To notify that the specific condition is a change in line of sight from the front to the top.

  If the change in the player's line of sight satisfies a specific condition within a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 12, the character image 205f changes, and the sound corresponding to the change in the player's line of sight is received from the speakers 20L, 20R is output. That is, the character image 205f changes to a character image 205g in which the hat is blown by the wind. A special effect image 203a showing an internal winning combination (replay in this example) is displayed on the head of the character image 205.

  For example, the sound change due to the change in the line-of-sight direction may be performed as follows. For example, when the line of sight is moved from the lower direction to the upper direction with respect to the gaming machine 1, the sound may be output so as to flow from the lower side to the upper side. That is, the direction of sound output from the speaker may be changed following the player's line-of-sight direction. In addition, when the sea image and the road image are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, when the player 1 turns to the right, a sound indicating a wave sound is output at a high volume, and You may output the sound which shows a sound with a small sound volume. Furthermore, a delay effect may be added to the sound output at a low volume.

  In this way, it is possible to simply change the line of sight as a condition for changing the sound. Moreover, it is good also as a change of an audio | voice that a gaze | gazing line gazes at the specific location displayed on the specific location of the gaming machine 1 or the liquid crystal display device 11 for a predetermined time or more. For example, when a plurality of videos (for example, character images) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, sound related to the video watched by the player 1 may be output.

(Example of special effects that are displayed when the player's line of sight and actions meet specific conditions)
In this embodiment, when a game is started and one or more internal winning combinations are determined, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a special effect is to be executed for each internal winning combination. The special effect is executed by satisfying the player's action in addition to the player's line of sight. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, a selectable character 208 a and a selectable character 208 b are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. At this time, for example, when the player makes a line-of-sight direction with the selectable character 208a as the line-of-sight target, and further performs an action that blocks the line-of-sight direction with the player's hand, selection is possible as shown in FIG. A special effect image 203g of an effect image as if an attack was applied is displayed on the character 208a. The special effect image 203g shows an internal winning combination (replay in this example).

  Thus, when making a selection, the player can select the selection target by visually recognizing the selection target and performing an operation on it. Since the selection can be made by a sensuous operation rather than by a button or the like provided on the gaming machine 1, the burden on the player can be reduced. In addition, since it is not necessary to add a button for selection or determination, it is possible to prevent the device from becoming complicated in the gaming machine.

  The player's motion may be detected by detecting that the face image detected by the CCD camera 200 is blocked by a hand and is not recognized. Moreover, based on the continuous imaging data within a predetermined period, a player's motion pattern may be detected, and it may be determined whether it is close to the pattern registered previously, and operation | movement may be detected. In addition to the CCD camera, a motion sensor including an infrared camera, an infrared projector, or the like for detecting the player's motion may be provided in the gaming machine.

<Guided image used for sight line calibration>
Next, a guidance image 202 for guiding the player's line of sight when the line-of-sight direction is calibrated will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a character image 211 is displayed at the center of the liquid crystal display device 11, and a background image 210 is displayed as the background. When it is desired to guide the player's line of sight to the character image 211, as shown in FIG. 16, the guidance image 202a that gives the effect of being out of focus on the background image 210 with the region of the character image 211 as the specific region 201 is stopped. It is displayed as a picture. As a result, only the character image 211 is correctly displayed, so that the player's line of sight can be guided to the character image 211.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, a plurality of still images with different specific areas 201 are switched and displayed. Specifically, the specific area 201 is set in the area of the character image 211 arranged at the center of the liquid crystal display device 11, and the player's line of sight is guided to the character image 211. Next, the specific area 201 is set in an area of a solar image 212 arranged at the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 11, and the player's line of sight is guided to the solar image 212. The specific area 201 is set in an area of a cloud image 213 arranged at the upper left of the liquid crystal display device 11, and the player's line of sight is guided to the cloud image 213. A plurality of different still images in the specific area 201 are switched and displayed, and at each timing (frame at a predetermined time of the moving image), the reference line-of-sight direction and the line-of-sight direction to the specific area 201 are detected, and each timing is detected. The adjustment angle at is calculated. An adjustment angle used for line-of-sight calibration is determined from the plurality of adjustment angles.

  The determination of the adjustment angle may be an average of a plurality of adjustment angles, or the adjustment angle may be selectively used according to the reference line-of-sight direction. That is, the position of the specific area 201 and the face angle are stored in association with the stored adjustment angle, and the adjustment angle related to the specific area 201 closest to the position at which the reference line-of-sight direction to be calibrated is close, or the reference to be calibrated. An adjustment angle related to the face angle closest to the face angle indicated by the line-of-sight direction may be selected.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18, a spotlight effect may be performed. Specifically, when it is desired to guide the player's line of sight to the character image 211, as shown in FIG. 18, the area of the character image 211 is set as the specific area 201, the spotlight is applied to the specific area 201, and the background image 210 is darkened. The induced image 202b having such an effect is displayed as a still image. As a result, only the character image 211 is correctly displayed, so that the player's line of sight can be guided to the character image 211.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 19, the specific area 201 may be displayed so as to move. Specifically, the specific area 201 is set in the area of the character image 211 arranged in the center of the liquid crystal display device 11, and thereafter, the area is changed to the area of the sun image 212 and the area of the cloud image 213 sequentially. Move to. That is, the guide video 202b is displayed as a moving image in which the specific area 201 moves.

  Such movement of the specific area 201 may be performed while the speed is changed. FIG. 20 shows a timing chart of the moving speed of the specific area 201. As shown in FIG. 20, the specific area 201 is started from time t <b> 1 when the specific area 201 is an area of the character image 211. The specific area 201 increases in speed until the time t2, and moves from the time t2 to the solar image 212 while decreasing the speed. When the specific area 201 becomes the area of the solar image 212 (time t3), the specific area 201 changes its direction and moves in the direction of the solar image 212 while increasing the speed. On the way, the speed decreases from time t4 and increases from time t5. When the specific area 201 becomes the area of the solar image 212 (time t6), the specific area 201 stops moving.

  Here, the reference line-of-sight direction for calculating the adjustment angle and the line-of-sight direction from the player to the specific area 201 are detected at time t3 and time t5. That is, the adjustment angle is calculated based on the reference line-of-sight direction at the timing when the speed of the specific area 201 is slow and the line-of-sight direction from the player to the specific area 201. Further, the adjustment angle may be calculated at the time of switching the moving direction of the specific area 201 at time t3.

  In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the guide video 202c may be displayed following the shielding image 220 that covers the background image 210 and the moving specific area 201, and the shielding image 220 in the specific area 201 may be hidden. And possible spot images 221. The spot image 221 hides the shield image 220 of the specific area 201 at the timing of acquiring the reference line-of-sight direction and the line-of-sight direction from the player to the specific area 201, and the spot image 221 is opened (hidden). Is done.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22, a guide image 202d for pushing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 (display unit 11a) may be displayed. That is, at the timing at which the rotation display of the reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) is stopped and displayed by operation, the player is likely to gaze at the reel 3 to be stopped. Calibrate the direction. In this way, by using the effect image for pressing the eye for the guidance image 202d used for the calibration of the line-of-sight direction, the effect image for guiding the line of sight such as the above-described guidance images 202a, 202b, and 202c, It is possible to eliminate the time for calibrating. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22, it is preferable to provide an imaging means in the vicinity of the reel. That is, it is more preferable to provide CCD cameras 200L, 200C, and 200R corresponding to the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3L, respectively.

  Further, when the CCD cameras 200L, 200C, and 200R corresponding to the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided, as shown in FIG. 23, the line-of-sight direction is determined while the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, When any of the predetermined reels 3 is watched (when the line-of-sight direction satisfies a predetermined condition), an effect may be performed such that an effect image 222 that designates the reel 3 to be stopped is displayed. Further, at this time, an effect of designating the reel 3 for performing a stop operation such as making the light amount of the backlight of the designated reel 3 stronger than that of the adjacent reel may be further performed. In the gaming machine, since the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3L are adjacent to each other at close positions, the calibrated line-of-sight direction is used, and the CCD cameras 200L, 3L, 3C, and 3L corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3L, respectively. By providing 200C and 200R, the accuracy can be further improved.

  In this way, by displaying the guidance image 202 that guides the player's line of sight to the specific area 201, the line of sight calculated from the imaging data (reference line-of-sight direction) and the player's actual line of sight (from the player to the specific area) , And the adjustment angle is calculated so that the gaze direction can be calibrated. In the present embodiment, various effect images can be stereoscopically displayed based on such calibrated line-of-sight directions.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the gaze direction comprised in this way is used for condition determination for alert | reporting the above-mentioned special effect. Thereby, the precision of condition determination can be improved.

<Pachislot structure>
As an embodiment of the gaming machine 1, a pachislot will be described as an example, but it can also be applied to a pachinko. Hereinafter, a pachislot machine that is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of replay is displayed when an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) that is a function for navigating the establishment of a specific small role with a lamp or the like and a specific symbol combination is displayed. A pachislot machine having a function of an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as “ART”) that simultaneously operates with a function of operating a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”), which is a gaming state that is higher than usual, will be described. First, the structure of the pachislo in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the pachi-slot 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (FIG. 24 shows only one side handle 7). The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, and a liquid crystal display device 11 showing a specific example of the display device. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot 1.

  The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and executes an effect by displaying an image. The liquid crystal display device 11 includes a display unit (display screen) 11a including a display window 4 for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, the entire display unit 11a including the display window 4 is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The display window 4 is formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display window 4 is provided at a position overlapping the arrangement area of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and is provided at a position closer to the player (player side) than the three reels. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display window 4 through the display window 4.

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window 4 stops, the display window 4 displays three symbols arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel. The size is set as possible. That is, in the frame of the display window 4, upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In the present embodiment, a line connecting the middle stage area of the left reel 3L, the middle stage area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage area of the right reel 3R is defined as a winning determination line for determining whether or not a prize is won.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and is set to a size that covers the liquid crystal display device 11. The front panel 10 is disposed so as to overlap the display unit 11a side of the liquid crystal display device 11, and includes a panel opening 101a that exposes the display unit 11b of the liquid crystal display device 11 and 101b that exposes the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11. The decorative frame 101 includes a transparent protective cover (not shown) that closes the panel openings 101a and 101b of the decorative frame 101.

  The panel opening 101 a of the decorative frame 101 exposes the display unit 11 b of the liquid crystal display device 11. Further, the panel opening 101b of the decorative frame 101 exposes the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The decorative frame 101 is provided with a lamp group 21 (not shown, see FIGS. 27 and 28). The lamp group 21 is configured by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the content of the effect.

  A pedestal 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 13 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 13 are used for one game with the preset number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the preset number is deposited in the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 24, the base 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachi-slot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  Although not shown in FIG. 24, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 27) made up of 7-segment LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The 7-segment display 6 digitally stores information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts) and the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits). indicate.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout port 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R and the like are provided. The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. In addition, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

  FIG. 25 is a schematic view of the gaming machine 1 as viewed from the side. As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the gaming machine 1 has a CCD camera 200a at the ceiling, a CCD camera 200b at the upper front, and a CCD camera 200c at the lower front. Thus, by providing the imaging means at three locations, it becomes possible to accurately detect the player's line-of-sight direction.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side opened. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 27), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot 1 and the flow between the operations such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of the presence / absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 26, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 27) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side of the hopper 33 (left side in the example shown in FIG. 26) in the cabinet 2a.

  A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 27 and 28) to be described later is provided on the upper portion of the front door 2b on the back side (the portion opposite to the display screen side). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 24) is appropriate. To guide. Although not shown in FIG. 26, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 27) that detects that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG.
FIG. 27 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-control circuit.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to these circuits.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 is mainly configured by a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout completion signal circuit. 66.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

  The main ROM 52 stores a control program for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. . The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  Connected to the main CPU 51 are a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  Various switches and sensors are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R.

  The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 has passed through the selector 35. The bet switch 12S detects that the player has pressed the bet button (MAX bet button 14 or 1BET button 15).

  As peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. A drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects, for each reel, a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  Each of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, thereby determining the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels the number of symbols is). Only managed).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to “1”. "Is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached a predetermined payout number. To do.

  The main control circuit 41 is connected to an external terminal board 18S. The main control circuit 41 is connected to the hall computer or the calling device 100 via the external terminal board 18S. The main control circuit 41 transmits a jackpot signal “3” to be described later to the hall computer or the calling device 100 when a predetermined internal winning combination is won and a predetermined stop operation sequence is detected.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . The sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a GPU 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86, as shown in FIG. Further, the sub control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, a D / A (Digital to Analog) converter 92, and an amplifier 93.

  The sub CPU 81 performs video, sound, and light output control according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication thread for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration thread for performing registration, a drawing control thread for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined contents of the effect, a lamp control thread for controlling the output of light by the lamp group 21, and a speaker A program such as a voice control thread for controlling the sound output by 20L and 20R is included.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting various effects, a storage area for storing animation data relating to creation of video, and sound data relating to BGM and sound effects And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

  The sub-RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, the lamp group 21, and the CCD cameras 200L, 200C, and 200R are connected to the sub control circuit 42. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the GPU 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and the created video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. The

  The sub CPU 81, DSP 90, audio RAM 91, D / A converter 92, and amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the contents of the effects. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

<Basic processing operation of pachislot machine>
Thus, a known configuration can be adopted for the pachislot machine. Hereinafter, basic processing operations of the pachislot machine will be described.

  In pachislot machines, medals are generally used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

(Main control circuit operation)
When a bet is placed by a player inserting a medal and the start lever 16 is operated, the main control circuit 41 performs internal lottery. The main control circuit determines an internal winning combination by internal lottery. That is, only a prize determined as an internal winning combination is allowed as a game result (combination of symbols) displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  The main control circuit 41 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the start lever 16 is operated. When the player presses the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination determined and the timing at which the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed. Based on the above, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R. That is, the main control circuit 41 controls the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so as not to be a combination of symbols other than the determined internal winning combination.

  As described above, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the main control circuit 41 determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. I do. When it is determined by the winning determination means that it is related to winning, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  In the main control circuit 41, a timer interrupt process is performed at regular intervals (every 1.1172 msec) under the control of a timer (not shown) built in the main CPU 51. In addition to the above-described control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, command transmission processing from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 is executed in this timer interrupt processing.

(Operation of sub control circuit)
Further, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed. These effects are controlled by the sub-control circuit 42.

  When the start lever 16 is operated, the sub-control circuit 42 performs a lottery for production, and determines what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of production contents associated with the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination is notified to the sub control circuit 42 by a command (control command) transmitted from the main control circuit 41.

  When the content of the production is determined, the sub-control circuit 42 performs the production in association with each opportunity such as when the reel starts to rotate, when the rotation of each reel stops, when the presence / absence of a prize is determined. Run. Each timing is notified to the sub control circuit 42 by a command (control command) transmitted from the main control circuit 41. In this way, in the pachislot, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is possible to improve the player's interest.

  Commands transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 include a medal insertion command, a start command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a display command, and the like. The sub-control circuit 42 is triggered by the reception of the command, and the effect data (for example, moving image data, sound data, LED data, The effect processing is executed by controlling the liquid crystal display device 11 and the speakers 20L, 20R, etc. based on the accessory data.

<Basic processing operation of pachinko machine>
A basic processing operation of a pachinko machine to which the present invention can be applied will be described. In a pachinko machine, a game ball is generally used as a game medium for playing a game. The game progresses when a game ball is launched to the game board. For example, when a game ball enters a start opening provided in the game board, the main control circuit executes a lottery to determine whether or not to release a big winning opening provided in the game board. The lottery result is notified after a predetermined variation time symbol fluctuates in the special symbol display device. The main control circuit performs an interrupt process at a predetermined timing, and transmits a command including a lottery result to the sub control circuit. By receiving the command, the sub-control circuit can perform an effect according to the lottery result on the liquid crystal display device provided on the game board, for example, during the fluctuation of the special symbol display device. In the liquid crystal display device, a pseudo reel design variation display or the like is performed by an image.

<Processing operation of pachislot machine>
The processing operation of this embodiment in the gaming machine that operates as described above will be described.

[Player tracking process]
With reference to FIGS. 29 to 31, the line-of-sight processing of the sub CPU 81 will be described. The sub CPU 81 always receives the player's imaging data from the CCD camera 200, but is not limited to this, and may receive the player's imaging data at a predetermined timing. Further, when receiving the player's imaging data at all times, the following processing is executed in the above-described timer interruption processing that is always performed (fixed period). Further, when the command is executed at a timing when a certain command such as a start command transmitted from the main CPU 51 is received as the predetermined timing, the following processing may be executed when this command is received. In addition, even if it is executed at other timing, it is within the scope of the present invention as long as the same processing as described below is executed.

  First, the player tracking process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 executes face identification processing using the imaging data received from the CCD camera 200, and determines whether or not the player has been changed (S1000). If it is determined that the player has not been changed (S1000: NO), the sub CPU 81 repeats the process of step S1000. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player has been changed, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it has been registered in the database (S1002). The database may be a database included in a server connected to the gaming machine 1 via a network, or may be a database constructed in the gaming machine 1. If registered in the database (S1002: YES), the registered information is notified (S1003). Registered information is a player's game record and fraud history, and such information is notified to the administrator of the gaming machine 1 in order to improve service to the player and prevent fraud. The notification may be performed through network communication, or may be performed by calling an administrator with a lamp of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the adjustment angle has been registered in the database (S1004). If the adjustment angle has been registered in the database (S1004: YES), the sub CPU 81 acquires the adjustment angle registered in the database (S1005), and this routine is terminated together with the imaging data.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in step S1002 that the adjustment angle has not been registered in the database (S1002: NO), or in step S1004, it determines that the adjustment angle has not been registered in the database (S1004: NO). An adjustment angle determination process is executed (S1007). Then, the adjustment angle is registered in the database together with the face image used in step S1000 (S1008).

  Thus, by registering the adjustment angle in association with the face image, the player does not need to set the adjustment angle many times.

  In this embodiment, a database is used. However, the database may not be used. In this case, after the change of the player is detected in step S1000, step S1007 is executed to determine the adjustment angle, and this routine is terminated. That is, in the player tracking process, a player change monitoring process for detecting whether or not the player has been changed is executed, and if the player has been changed, the adjustment angle may be determined.

[Adjustment angle determination process]
Next, the adjustment angle determination process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the guide video 202 is displayed (S1010). If the guide video 202 is not displayed, the guide video 202 is displayed (S1011). After displaying the guidance video 202 or when determining in step S1010 that the guidance video is being displayed, the sub CPU 81 determines the line-of-sight direction from the player to the specific area (S1012) and based on the imaging data. The reference line-of-sight direction is determined (S1013). Then, the adjustment angle is calculated from these line-of-sight directions, and this routine ends.

  The adjustment angle determination process is called from the player tracking process (see FIG. 29) or the line-of-sight determination process (FIG. 31), but is not limited to this. For example, in the 2D processing, the 3D processing, the moving image processing, etc. in the drawing thread for displaying the effect video on the liquid crystal display device 11, it is also called when the guide video 202 is drawn when performing the variable display of symbols. . As described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23, the adjustment angle is determined using the reels 3L, 3C, and 3L as specific areas. For example, the guidance video 202 determines whether or not the player has changed in the player change monitoring process executed in the timer interruption process that is always performed, and if changed, the player change flag is turned on. It is displayed when a start command is received indicating that the game has started. In the case of a pachinko machine, if the player change flag is turned ON, the game ball enters the start opening which is the trigger for the big hit lottery (start opening winning), and is executed at the timing when the variation of the symbol starts. Good. Alternatively, if it is executed by detection of a touch sensor provided on the handle for launching the game ball, it is possible to have a period from the handle operation to the symbol variation on the liquid crystal display based on the start opening prize. At that time, if a start opening prize or the like occurs while the adjustment angle is detected, the guide image 202 is left as it is, and the variation of the symbol is reduced and displayed when the adjustment angle calculation processing is completed. Can be canceled.

[Special effects processing]
Next, the special effect process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. For example, when it is determined that the special effect is to be executed as a result of the effect lottery executed by the sub CPU 81 based on the content of the command received by the sub-control circuit 42 or the command content, Called and executed. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a line-of-sight determination processing request (S1020). That is, when an effect that can execute the special effect process is performed based on the player's line-of-sight direction, the special effect process is called. If there is no line-of-sight determination processing request (S1020: NO), step S1020 is repeated to enter a standby state.

  On the other hand, when there is a gaze determination processing request, it is determined whether or not the adjustment angle has been calculated (S1021). If the adjustment angle has not been calculated (S1021: NO), the adjustment angle determination process described with reference to FIG. 30 is executed (S1022). After step S1022 or when the adjustment angle has been calculated in step S1021 (S1021: YES), the line-of-sight direction is determined based on the imaging data (S1023). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 calibrates the line-of-sight direction (S1024). If the specific condition is satisfied within the predetermined period (S1025: YES), a special effect is displayed (S1026), and this routine is terminated.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4. ..Display window, 11 ... Liquid crystal display device, 16 ... Start lever, 17L ... Left stop button, 17C ... Middle stop button, 17R ... Right stop button, 41 ... Main control Circuit, 42 ... Sub control circuit, 51 ... Main CPU, 81 ... Sub CPU

Claims (5)

Control means for executing processing relating to the progress of the game in accordance with the player's operation;
Imaging means for imaging the player's face and obtaining imaging data;
A reference line-of-sight determining means for determining a reference line-of-sight direction as a reference of the line-of-sight direction from the player based on the imaging data;
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols based on establishment of a predetermined start condition and capable of stopping and displaying by a predetermined operation of the player;
Display means for displaying a timing image indicating the timing of the predetermined operation of the player;
Adjustment angle calculation means for calculating an adjustment angle from the difference between the reference line-of-sight direction at the timing and the line-of-sight direction from the player to the symbol display means;
Storage means for storing the adjustment angle;
Line-of-sight determining means for determining a line-of-sight direction from the player from the reference line-of-sight direction and the adjustment angle stored in the storage means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is capable of performing a stereoscopic display of the effect image based on the line-of-sight direction determined by the line-of-sight determination unit. Determination means for determining whether or not the line-of-sight direction satisfies a specific condition at a predetermined timing;
An informing means for informing the specific condition at the predetermined timing;
Have
The display means can display an effect corresponding to the game, and can display a special effect to be displayed when the line-of-sight direction satisfies the specific condition on the display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. Audio output means for outputting audio;
Storage means for storing a change in the line-of-sight direction of the player and the sound data of the voice;
Sound output control means for outputting the sound from the sound output means based on the sound data according to the determined change in the gaze direction;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: Action determining means for determining an action of the player based on the imaging data;
Determination means for determining whether the line-of-sight direction from the player and the action of the player satisfy a specific condition at a predetermined timing;
Have
The display means is capable of displaying a special effect that is displayed when the line-of-sight direction and the player's action satisfy the specific condition, and when the specific condition is satisfied. Gaming machine.

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