JP2018192187A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of performing reliable notification to persons concerned in a game parlor while preventing a player from perceiving occurrence of a specific error.SOLUTION: A game machine includes determination means (for example, a performance control CPU for executing projector monitoring processing) capable of determining occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, an increase in internal temperature of a projector) during operation. The game machine can execute predetermined error notification based on occurrence of the specific event. The predetermined error notification (for example, projector temperature increase notification) is not executed when the occurrence of the predetermined event is determined, and is executed based on next power on (for example, processes of S63 to S66).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  In Patent Document 1, for example, if it is determined that there is an abnormality in the operation of the cooling fan of the projection unit that projects an image (in Patent Document 1, the air cooling devices FAN0 and FAN1 of the projector 1850), the projection brightness of the projection unit is set. A gaming machine that suppresses temperature rise by dropping is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-208426

  In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, if it is determined that there is an abnormality in the operation of the cooling fan of the projection unit, it does not perform error notification only by reducing the projection brightness of the projection unit. May not be noticed. However, if such error notification is executed while the gaming machine is in operation, there is a risk of distrust to the gaming machine being played, and the player's willingness to play may be reduced. There is a problem that there is resistance.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of reliably notifying a game store staff while preventing a player from being aware of the occurrence of a predetermined error. With the goal.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Determining means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S152 shown in FIG. 19) that can determine that a predetermined event (for example, an internal temperature rise of the projector 32) has occurred during the operation of the gaming machine. Prepared,
Based on the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to execute a predetermined error notification (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S66 shown in FIG. 17B).
Predetermined error notification (for example, projector temperature rise notification shown in FIG. 28, etc.) is not executed when it is determined that a predetermined event has occurred (for example, effect control for executing the processing of S701A and S708A shown in FIG. 25) CPU 120, etc.), and is executed based on the next power-on (for example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of S63 to S66 shown in FIG. 17B).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the game store personnel while preventing the player from being aware of the occurrence of the predetermined error.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Projection means for projecting an image (for example, a projector 32);
Temperature measuring means (for example, a temperature sensor 32C) capable of measuring a temperature at a predetermined location of the projection means (for example, an internal temperature of the projector 32);
With
The determination unit can determine that the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit has reached or exceeded a predetermined value (for example, 60 ° C.) as the occurrence of the predetermined event (for example, execute the process of S152 shown in FIG. 21). Production control CPU 120, etc.),
The predetermined error notification (for example, projector temperature rise notification shown in FIG. 28, etc.) is not executed when it is determined that the measured temperature has become equal to or higher than the predetermined value (for example, the processing of S701A and S708A shown in FIG. 25 is executed). Effect control CPU 120, etc.) may be executed when the power is turned on next time (for example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of S63 to S66 shown in FIG. 17B). .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the game store personnel while preventing the player from being aware of the occurrence of the predetermined error.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
Based on the determination that a predetermined event has occurred, the projection brightness of the projection unit is reduced to a second brightness lower than the first brightness during the operation of the gaming machine (for example, the process of S1607 shown in FIG. 21 is performed). The effect control CPU 120 to be executed may be used.
According to such a configuration, thermal runaway of the projection means can be prevented without stopping the game.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
Based on the determination that a predetermined event has occurred, a holding means (for example, the RAM 122 of the effect control board 12) capable of holding information about the determination result (for example, a thermal error flag) is provided.
Based on the next time the power is turned on, predetermined error notification is executed according to the information held in the holding means (for example, effect control for executing the processing of S63 to S66 shown in FIG. 17B) CPU 120),
Whether the information is held in the holding means or not, the projection brightness of the projection means when the power is turned on is set as the first brightness (for example, S63A shown in FIG. 17B). The CPU 120 for effect control that executes the above process may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to determine whether or not a predetermined error occurrence condition has been canceled.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The predetermined error notification is executed for a predetermined period based on power-on, and is not executed after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, by the effect control CPU 120 executing the process of S66 shown in FIG. 17B). The projector temperature increase notification shown in FIG. 28 may be executed for 30 seconds and terminated, for example).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the game store personnel while preventing the player from being aware of the occurrence of the predetermined error.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (2) to (5),
If it is determined that the temperature measured by the temperature measuring means has exceeded a predetermined value (for example, 100 ° C.) exceeding the predetermined value (for example, 60 ° C.), a specific error different from the predetermined error notification The notification is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S62 shown in FIG. 17B), and the projection by the projection unit is ended (for example, the effect control that executes the process of S1603 shown in FIG. 21). CPU 120 or the like).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the temperature of the projection unit from rising above a specific value.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Equipped with timekeeping means (eg RTC),
Based on the information held in the holding means and the time by the time measuring means, a predetermined error notification is executed (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control which executes the processes of S64 to S66 shown in FIG. 17B). Etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether the power is turned on at the start of business of the amusement store or the restoration of power during the business hours of the amusement store by the time counting means, and a predetermined error notification is executed. It is possible to suitably determine whether it is time to do.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Light-emitting means (for example, light-emitting means on the board surface side, light-emitting means on the frame side such as the game effect lamp 9),
Based on the determination that a predetermined event has occurred, the projection brightness of the projection means and the light emission brightness of the light emitting means are reduced during operation of the gaming machine (for example, the processing of S1607 shown in FIG. 21 is executed). The effect control CPU 120 may reduce the projection brightness of the projector 32 to the second brightness and reduce the light emission brightness of the light emitting means such as the game effect lamp 9 to a brightness lower than the normal brightness.
According to such a configuration, not only the projection brightness of the projection means is lowered, but also the light emission brightness of the light emitting means is lowered, so that the temperature rise of the entire gaming machine can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a sectional side view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. (A) is a front view of a screen that projects an image on a stereoscopic display area, and (B) is a front view of a screen that does not project an image on a stereoscopic display area. It is a front view of a special screen apparatus. It is a front view of the screen which projected the image | video. It is a figure which shows the relationship between an image display area and a projectable area. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards. It is a block diagram which shows the display control part etc. of an effect control board. (A) is a figure which shows the relationship between a drawing area | region and an actual drawing area | region, (B) is a sectional side view of a logo accessory. (A) is a diagram showing an adjustment image displayed on the screen when adjusting the display image and the screen, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of focus adjustment of the adjustment image. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a movement adjustment of an adjustment image, (B) is a figure which respectively shows an example of the rotation adjustment of an adjustment image. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of the projector at the time of adjusting an image. (A), (B), (D) is a figure which shows the change of the image according to operation | movement of a projector, (C) is a figure which shows each position of a projector. (A) is an example of each marker of a screen and an adjustment image, (B) is an example of alignment OK, (C) is an example of alignment NG, (D) is a figure which shows an example of a position adjustment pattern, respectively. . (A) is an example of partial adjustment of an adjusted image, (B) is an example of adjusting all divided adjustment images in order, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of moving and adjusting only divided adjustment images that need adjustment. (A) is a figure which shows the structure of the automatic adjustment apparatus in embodiment, (B) and (C) are figures which show the structure of the automatic adjustment apparatus of a modification. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process, (B) is a flowchart which shows an example of alerting | reporting control processing. (A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of power-on error notification processing, and (B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of an effect operation for power-on error notification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special screen apparatus initial operation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a projector monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special screen appearance effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error alerting | reporting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display control command for an error. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement at the time of an error alerting | reporting. It is explanatory drawing which shows the priority of each error alerting | reporting, error content, etc.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machine 1” as appropriate) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area is formed. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 3 includes a gaming frame 3A and a door frame 3B. The game frame 3A is a box-shaped frame. The door frame 3B is substantially the same size as the game frame 3A when viewed from the front, and is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the game frame 3A. Further, a rotating shaft member extending in the vertical direction is provided at the left end of the game frame 3A. The door frame 3B can be rotated around the vertical axis around the rotation shaft member, and is opened or closed by rotating around the rotation shaft member. When the door frame 3B is opened, the game board 2 can be contacted from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and when the door frame 3B is closed, the door frame 3B covers the gaming area of the gaming board 2 and the gaming machine 1 It becomes impossible to contact the game board 2 from the outside. The door frame 3B is provided with a glass plate (not shown). As a glass plate, for example, two glass plates are arranged in parallel, but one glass plate may be provided. In the game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. Hereinafter, main members in or around the game area will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 includes a screen 5 (also referred to as “main screen 5” in distinction from a special screen 205A described later), a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, and a special variable winning game. Ball device 7, first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, center frame 4C, first hold indicator 25A, second hold indicator 25B, normal symbol indicator 20, passing gate 41, common figure A hold indicator 25C, a logo accessory 26, and a decorative structure 27 are provided. Further, the logo accessory 26 is provided with a reflection mirror 28 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming machine frame 3 includes speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B, a controller sensor unit 31C, a push sensor 31D, a cross button 31E, a button sensor 31F, Sensors 205SX (left origin sensor 205YL, right origin sensor 205YR, upper left end sensor 205ZL, upper right end sensor 205ZR shown in FIG. 4) and elevating motor 205M (left elevating motor 205ML, right elevating motor 205MR shown in FIG. 4) are provided. It has been. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a projector 32 is provided on the back side of the game board 2 and inside the game frame 3A, and a sub LED 33 is provided in the lower front side inside the game frame 3A. ing. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is provided with a special screen device 205. The special screen device 205 includes a special screen 205A. The special screen 205 </ b> A can appear in front of the screen 5 when viewed from the irradiation side of the light emitted from the projector 32. Since the projector 32 is arranged on the front side (player side) of the screen 5, the special screen 205 </ b> A can appear at the front side of the screen 5. The special screen 205 </ b> A is configured to be movable up and down on the front side of the screen 5. The special screen 205A is stored in the first position, which is the lowest level when not in use. The special screen 205A rises from the stored state when in use, and is set at the second position, which is the uppermost stage. The special screen 205A appears when a predetermined reach effect, for example, a special screen appearance effect is executed, or when the game state is a predetermined game state (for example, a high base state). In addition, the big hit gaming state may appear when a predetermined notice effect is executed. On the special screen 205A, a planar image display area is formed. Under the control of the display control unit 123 (see FIG. 7) on the effect control board 12, the projector 32 can project an image (video) with a focus corresponding to each of the screen 5 and the special screen 205A.

  The normal winning ball device 6A provided in the game board 2 forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a constant open state. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes an electric tulip type accessory that changes between a normal open state and an expanded open state by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. 7, and a second start prize as a start area. Forming a mouth. It should be noted that the electric tulip-type accessory is controlled to be in an expanded and open state when the variable display result (final result) in the normal game (described later) becomes “per normal map”. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 7, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form. The big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state when the variable display result (final result) in the first special game (described later) or the second special game (described later) becomes “big hit”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A has a first start condition, which will be described later, after winning the normal winning ball device 6A (after the first starting condition is established by the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening). The special symbol is variably displayed based on the establishment. The second special symbol display device 4B has a second start condition, which will be described later, after winning the normal variable winning ball device 6B (after the second starting condition is established because the game ball has passed the second starting winning opening). The special symbol is variably displayed based on the fact that is established.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a first special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol is also referred to as a “first special symbol game”. The special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a second special symbol, and the variable display of the second special symbol is also referred to as a “second special symbol game”. In addition, both the first special figure game and the second special figure game are collectively referred to as “special figure game”, and both the first start condition and the second start condition are collectively referred to as “special figure start condition”. Both the condition and the second start condition may be collectively referred to as “special drawing start condition”.

  After the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” (for example, after a special symbol predetermined as a big win symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result (stop display)), the big win gaming state (game) An example of an advantageous state advantageous to a person). The big hit game state is a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls in the special winning ball apparatus 7 This is a gaming state in which the big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state until the time of occurrence.

  Despite having won the normal winning ball device 6A (even though the first start condition is satisfied), the start condition for starting the first special figure game (also referred to as the first start condition) is still present. When is not established, the variable display corresponding to the winning is stored as a reserved storage. Specifically, the information for executing the variable display (first special figure game) based on the winning is suspended in such a manner that the winning order can be recognized up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) (first special game). Stored as figure hold memory). Despite having won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B (despite the second start condition being satisfied), the start condition for starting the second special figure game (also referred to as the second start condition) is still present. ) Is not established, the variable display corresponding to the winning is stored as a reserved storage. Specifically, information for executing variable display (second special figure game) based on the winning is held in such a manner that the winning order can be recognized up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) (second special game). Stored as figure hold memory). In addition, for example, the winning order in the whole (the following special figure holding memory) that combines the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory separately from the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory is as follows. Information that can be understood may be stored. Even when the first start condition is satisfied immediately when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure hold memory may be stored although it is instantaneous (although it is immediately digested after storage). . In addition, even when the second start condition is satisfied immediately when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory may be stored, although it is instantaneous. Note that both the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory may be collectively referred to as “special figure hold memory”. Information indicating the winning order is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  The special figure start condition is, for example, when the special figure game hold number (also referred to as the special figure hold memory number) is not 0, the special figure game is not executed, and is controlled to the big hit game state. It is established when the state is not set. When the special figure start condition is satisfied (every time the special figure game is started), the special figure holding memory is consumed (the special figure holding memory is reduced), and the special figure game is started. In other words, the special figure hold memory decreases every time the special figure game is started. Specifically, the number of holds of the first special figure game (the number of first special figure hold memory) decreases each time the first special figure game is started (every time the first start condition is satisfied), and the second special figure game is stored. The number of holdings of the figure game (second special figure holding memory number) decreases every time the second special drawing game is started (every time the second start condition is satisfied).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure hold memory is digested in the order of winning regardless of whether it is the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. Therefore, when the first special figure hold memory, the first special figure hold memory, the second special figure hold memory, and the first special figure hold memory are stored in this order, the first start condition, the first start condition, the first 2 The start condition and the first start condition are satisfied in this order. That is, the special figure start condition is satisfied when the special figure holding memory number is not 0, the special figure game is not being executed, and the special hit game state is not controlled. However, in detail, when the special figure hold memory stored first is the first special figure hold memory, the first start condition is established, and the special figure hold memory stored first is the second special figure hold memory. In the case of hold storage, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The center frame 4C is provided in the center of the game board 2, and a screen mounting hole 2A is formed in the center portion of the center frame 4C. A logo accessory 26 is attached to the upper end portion of the center frame 4C. The logo accessory 26 is fixedly attached to the center frame 4C, but may be a movable type that moves in the vertical direction, for example.

  The first hold indicator 25A displays the hold number of the first special figure game (first special figure hold memory number) so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of holds of the second special figure game (second special figure hold number) so as to be specified. In the normal symbol display 20, after the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 (after the normal figure starting condition by the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 is satisfied), the starting condition of the later-described general game is satisfied. Based on this, variable display of normal symbols is performed. Note that the variable display of normal symbols is also referred to as a “general game”.

  When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (the normal start condition is satisfied), but the start condition of the normal game (also referred to as the general start condition) is not yet satisfied, the variable based on the passage is variable. The display (ordinary game) is held at a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit (stored as a usual figure hold memory). The normal chart start condition is, for example, a state in which the number of normally held memories is not 0, a state in which a normal symbol variable display (standard game) is not executed, and a state in which the big hit game state is not controlled It may be a condition that holds when It should be noted that, even if the general chart start condition is satisfied immediately when the general chart start condition is satisfied, the general map hold memory may be stored, although it is instantaneous. The general figure hold display unit 25C displays the number of hold of the general figure game (the number of general figure hold storage) in an identifiable manner. It should be noted that the number of holdings of the ordinary game (also referred to as the number of ordinary holdings) decreases each time the ordinary game is started (every time the ordinary drawing start condition is satisfied).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the logo accessory 26 includes a decorative material 26 </ b> A and an accessory housing 26 </ b> B. The decorative material 26A is made of a light transmissive material. The accessory casing 26B is made of a light non-transmissive material. For example, the letters “FEVER” are displayed on the decorative material 26A when viewed from the front (FIG. 1). The accessory casing 26B has a box shape with the front side opened, and a decorative material 26A is fitted into the opened portion. An opening through which the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 passes is formed at a substantially central position on the back surface of the accessory housing 26B, and reflection mirrors are provided on the lower and lower back surfaces of the accessory housing 26B. An opening through which the projection light (video) LP reflected by 28 passes is formed. Further, the reflection mirror 28 is fixed inside the logo accessory 26 inside the accessory case 26B. The inner side of the accessory housing 26B and the back side of the reflection mirror 28 are white, and the reflectance is high. Since the reflection mirror 28 faces the back of the gaming machine 1, the back surface of the reflection mirror 28 faces the front of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the projector 32 is disposed above the screen 5, and when viewed in the height direction, the reflection mirror 28 is disposed below the projector 32 and above the screen 5. For this reason, in the image display region 5X (see FIG. 3) formed on the screen 5, the lower portion has a larger distance from the projector 32 than the upper portion. Therefore, the light reaching below the image display area 5X reaches the image display area 5X of the screen 5 from the projector 32 through an optical path longer than the light reaching above the image display area 5X. The projector 32 is disposed above the special screen 205A. When viewed in the height direction, the reflection mirror 28 is below the projector 32, and above the special screen 205A is the screen 5. It is the same.

  The projector 32 is disposed at a position above the screen 5 so that the projected projection light LP reaches the reflection mirror 28. Further, the reflection mirror 28 is disposed in a direction in which the projection light projected by the projector 32 is directed toward the screen 5. The projector 32 is provided in the game frame 3A, and the reflection mirror 28 is provided in the logo accessory 26 attached to the game board 2 fixed to the game frame 3A. For this reason, even if the gaming machine 1 is moved or the door frame 3B is opened and closed, the relative positional relationship between the projector 32 and the reflecting mirror 28, and further the relative positional relationship between the projector 32 and the screen 5. Is maintained unchanged. Therefore, even if the gaming machine 1 is moved or the door frame 3B is opened and closed, an image can be projected from the projector 32 at an appropriate position on the screen 5. Further, since the reflection mirror 28 is provided on the back side of the logo accessory 26, the reflection mirror 28 can be provided without impairing the design.

  In the image projected from the projector 32 (projected image), the color tone bias caused by the projection state from the projector 32 onto the image display area 5X is adjusted. In order to adjust the color tone bias caused by the projection state, a color correction filter 28F is disposed and provided on the surface of the reflection mirror 28. The projection state is a state when the projector 32 projects an image on the screen 5 (or the special screen 205A). For example, a positional relationship such as a distance or an angle between the projector 32 and the screen 5 (or the special screen 205A). The illuminance and illuminance distribution of the image projected from the projector 32 are referred to. The color correction filter 28F is configured by, for example, a polarization filter. The color correction filter 28F is a color correction filter that corrects a part of an image so that the contrast is higher (darker) than the other part. In the color correction filter 28F, the three attributes of color so that the portion near the lower end portion of the image projected from the projector 32 and displayed in the image display area 5X of the screen 5 (or the special screen 205A) is more clearly visible than the other portions. For example, the brightness and saturation are corrected.

  The projector 32 is mounted on a projector moving device 32A having a drive source such as a stepping motor. A stepping motor is a motor that rotates by a certain angle each time a pulse is sent. This rotation angle is called a step angle. The projector moving device 32A includes a base attached to the game frame 3A, and a moving member that can move back and forth, up, down, left and right with respect to the base, and the projector 32 is attached to the moving member. For this reason, the projector 32 is movable up and down, front and rear, and left and right with respect to the game frame 3A. Here, the relative positions of the projector 32 with respect to the screen 5 in the up / down / left / right direction and the relative distance of the projector 32 with respect to the screen 5 are referred to as the projection posture. Conversely, if the projector 32 does not move, the projection posture of the projector 32 is maintained without change.

  The reflection mirror 28 is attached to a mirror moving device 28A having a drive source such as a stepping motor. The mirror moving device 28A includes a fixed portion suspended from the accessory case 26B and a moving portion that moves up and down and left and right relative to the fixed portion. The fixed part is fixed to the inside of the logo accessory 26, and the reflection mirror 28 is attached to the moving part. For this reason, the reflecting mirror 28 is movable up and down and left and right relative to the logo accessory 26. The projector moving device 32A and the mirror moving device 28A include a cross button 31E or the like by an operator or the like (for example, an operator such as a manufacturer of the gaming machine 1 or a person related to a gaming store where the gaming machine 1 is installed). The projector 32 can be moved based on the operation of a command input device 38 or a controller 210 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the projector 32 is set with a first normal position and a second normal position. When the projector 32 is in the first normal position, the screen 5 is focused (the projection distance to the screen 5 is the first focal length), and the image projected from the projector 32 is focused on the screen 5. Is displayed appropriately in a state (a state suitable for the first focal length corresponding to the screen 5). When the projector 32 is in the second normal position, the special screen 205A is focused (the projection distance to the special screen 205A is the second focal length), and the image projected from the projector 32 is the special screen. The image is appropriately displayed in a state where the focus is on 205A (a state where the focus is on the second focal length corresponding to the special screen 205A). In other words, the first normal position of the projector 32 is a position where the projection distance to the screen 5 matches the first focal distance, and is a position where an image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately displayed on the screen 5. . The second normal position of the projector 32 is a position where the projection distance to the special screen 205A matches the second focal length, and is a position where an image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately displayed on the special screen 205A. The screen 5 is farther from the projector moving device 32A than the special screen 205A. For this reason, the first positive position of the projector 32 is in front of the second positive position (the one closer to the reflection mirror 28). In addition to the first normal position and the second normal position, the origin position is set in the projector 32. The origin position is, for example, an arbitrary position before focusing on a predetermined target, a position set in advance according to the specifications of the projector 32, and the first focal length and the second focal length described above. Is also the position that is the origin as the focal length. The fact that the projector 32 is located at the origin position can be detected by the origin position sensor 32B (see FIG. 8).

  The screen 5 is provided in a screen mounting hole 2 </ b> A formed in the center of the game board 2, and is disposed in the back of the game board 2. The screen 5 is fixedly provided at the back of the game board 2. For this reason, when the projector 32 does not move, the distance between the screen 5 and the projector 32 is constant. When the reflecting mirror 28 does not move, the distance between the screen 5 and the reflecting mirror 28 is also constant. The screen 5 has a horizontally long rectangular shape, and performs variable display of decorative symbols (also referred to as effect symbols) and various effect displays. The special screen 205 </ b> A is disposed at a position farther than the screen 5 when viewed from the projector 32. However, the light projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflecting mirror 28 and reaches the screen 5 or the special screen 205A. For this reason, the special screen 205 </ b> A can appear in front of the screen 5 when viewed from the irradiation side of the light emitted from the projector 32.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the screen 5 includes a flat display area 5A and a stereoscopic display area 5B. The flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B constitute an image display area 5X (see FIG. 3). Various images are displayed in the image display area 5X. The three-dimensional display area 5B includes a central solid portion 5BC, a right solid portion 5BR, a left solid portion 5BL, an upper middle solid portion 5BUC, an upper right solid portion 5BUR, and an upper left solid portion 5BUL. The central three-dimensional part 5BC, right three-dimensional part 5BR, left three-dimensional part 5BL, upper middle three-dimensional part 5BUC, upper right three-dimensional part 5BUR, and upper left three-dimensional part 5BUL are formed in outer shapes corresponding to the projected image. Yes. For example, the central solid portion 5BC, the right solid portion 5BR, and the left solid portion 5BL are all in the form of a figure here. In addition, the upper middle three-dimensional part 5BUC, the upper right three-dimensional part 5BUR, and the upper left three-dimensional part 5BUL are all in the form of a decorative design (design).

  A background image or the like is mainly displayed in the flat display area 5A. In addition, characters (specific images described later) corresponding to the respective three-dimensional display areas are mainly displayed on the central three-dimensional portion 5BC, the right three-dimensional portion 5BR, and the left three-dimensional portion 5BL. In FIG. 3, the main character image MC is displayed on the central solid portion 5BC, the first sub character image SC1 is displayed on the left solid portion 5BL, and the second sub character image SC2 is displayed on the right solid portion 5BR. When the special game is started, the effect is executed in a state where the character images MC, SC1, SC2 are displayed on the three-dimensional parts 5BC, 5BL, 5BR in principle. Note that the main solid image MC, the first sub character image SC1, and the second sub character image SC are displayed on the central solid portion 5BC, the left solid portion 5BL, and the right solid portion 5BR, respectively. You may make it display an image (for example, images other than a character, a background image, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the upper middle three-dimensional part 5BUC, the upper right three-dimensional part 5BUR, and the upper left three-dimensional part 5BUL of the screen 5 are displayed in decorative pattern display areas 5C and 5R in which decorative patterns (specific images described later) are displayed. , 5L, and variable display of decorative symbols is performed corresponding to the special game. Thereafter, in response to the fixed special symbol being derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is derived and displayed. Is done. The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, respectively. The variable display of the identification information may be collectively referred to as a variable display game. However, the variable display game includes variable display of decorative symbols together with the above-described special game and general game.

  When the variable display result in the special game is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the variable display result in the special game is not “big hit”, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a definite decorative symbol different from a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed. An example of the predetermined jackpot combination is a combination (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”, etc.) in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol have the same symbol.

  In the gaming machine 1, various effects can be executed. For example, a reach effect that is performed in a state (reach state) that partially matches a predetermined jackpot combination, for example, is executed until a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. The state in which the jackpot combination partially matches is a state in which, for example, the same left symbol and right symbol are derived and displayed, and the middle symbol is still variably displayed. Further, it is possible to execute an effect based on the display mode of the hold display and an effect based on the display mode of the current display. In addition, an effect using the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 can be executed. In the gaming machine 1, by performing these effects, for example, the jackpot expectation (reliability) is notified or suggested to the player. The expectation degree (reliability) of a certain effect A is, for example, (probability that the effect A is executed when the jackpot is hit) × (probability that the effect is executed) / {(the effect A is executed when the jackpot is reached) (Probability) × (probability of winning jackpot) + (probability of effect A being executed when jackpot is not hit) × (probability of not hitting jackpot)} (when the jackpot expectation is “1”) It ’s a “big hit”). It should be noted that the determination or determination regarding the effect (determination or determination regarding whether or not the effect is performed, the type or content of the effect to be performed, determination or determination) may be performed at the time of starting winning a prize or when variable display is started.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the screen 5 is provided with a holding display area 5H protruding forward (player side) with respect to the flat display area 5A, and this time display area 5K and holding number display shown in FIG. The area 5F is also provided so as to protrude toward the player with respect to the flat display area 5A. In the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2 (also collectively referred to as a hold display area 5H), the number of hold of variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special game is displayed in an identifiable manner. For example, in the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2, the number according to the number of hold of the variable display of the decorative symbols in such a manner that the winning order (digestion order) for each of the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory is known. The hold display of is displayed. Specifically, in the first hold display area 5H1, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold storage are arranged and displayed from the left according to the winning order, and in the second hold display area 5H2, the second special figure hold storage is displayed. The hold display corresponding to is arranged and displayed from the right side according to the winning order. In the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2, the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is erased (digested) and erased each time variable display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special game is started. When there is another hold display other than the hold display, the display position of the other hold display is moved (shifted) to the hold display side (current display area 5K side) where the display position of the other hold display is deleted.

  In the hold number display area 5F, similarly to the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2, the hold number of the variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special game is displayed in an identifiable manner. The display mode is a mode that is displayed with arithmetic numbers. In the current display area 5K, a current display (sometimes referred to as a digestion display or an active display) is displayed. The current display is displayed according to the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the digested hold display (displayed instead of the hold display digested when the hold display is digested). Note that the hold display and the current display are shown as simple figures, for example, circles. In the present embodiment, the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K protrude to the player side, so that the player can easily see the hold display.

  A hold display LED 34 is embedded in the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K corresponding to each hold number (hold number). The hold display LED 34 is constituted by, for example, a full color LED capable of emitting an arbitrary color. Then, each hold display LED 34 emits light in a predetermined manner according to the number of hold of the variable display of the decorative design, so that it is displayed as a hold display. Note that the hold display LED 34 is provided on (inside) the screen 5 on which an image or video is projected from the projector 32 (see FIG. 5). The screen 5 on which images and videos are projected from the projector 32 is provided with light emitting means such as a hold display LED 34. In this way, by providing the light emitting means on the screen 5 that is a projection member on which light such as an image or video is projected from the projector 32, an unprecedented effect combining the light from the projector and the light of the light emitting means is provided. It can be executed and the interest of the game is improved. Depending on the color projected from the projector 32 and the emission color of the hold display LED 34, the hold display may be displayed or the hold display notice may be executed. In that case, the hold display may be made to stand out by combining the color projected from the projector 32 and the emission color of the hold display LED 34, or the hold display LED 34 may be darkened by, for example, darkening the peripheral edge of the hold display LED 34. You may make it make a display color stand out. The current display area 5K is larger than the hold display area 5H corresponding to the hold number 1. For this reason, it becomes easy for the player to recognize the display this time, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R and the reserved number display area 5F are all displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B, but may be displayed in the flat display area 5A. In this case, the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R and the reserved number display displayed in the reserved number display area 5F are all displayed in the flat planar display region 5A.

  The image display area 5X on the screen 5 is a projection area where a video (image) projected from the projector 32 is displayed. The image projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflection mirror 28 and displayed on the image display area 5X on the screen 5. An image displayed in the image display area 5X on the screen 5 is formed by an image projected by the projector 32. The image display area 5 </ b> X is formed in both the flat display area 5 </ b> A and the stereoscopic display area 5 </ b> B of the screen 5, and an effect is executed by so-called projection mapping using an image from the projector 32. By projecting the video onto the stereoscopic display area 5B on the screen 5, as shown in FIG. 3A, an image that appears as a stereoscopic image in conformity with the stereoscopic shape is displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B. Further, in a state where no video is projected on the stereoscopic display area 5B, it is difficult for the player to recognize the stereoscopic shape of the stereoscopic display area 5B shown in FIG.

  The distance between the projector 32 and the screen 5 is not uniform due to the provision of the stereoscopic display area 5B, the protruding holding display area 5H, and the like. Specifically, regarding the projection distance from the projector 32 to the screen 5, the stereoscopic display area 5B is closer to the flat display area 5A. For this reason, the focal point of the image projected from the projector 32 is the position corresponding to the surface of the stereoscopic surface 5B on the predetermined axis (for example, the optical axis) in the image projected from the projector 32 and the planar display. It is set at a position (for example, an intermediate position) between the plane surface equivalent position and the position corresponding to the region 5A. By setting the focal point between the position corresponding to the three-dimensional surface and the position corresponding to the planar surface, it is possible to reduce image distortion over the entire surface of the screen 5.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, for example, point-shaped markers PS <b> 1 to PS <b> 13 are drawn at a plurality of locations on the screen 5. Specifically, markers PS1 to PS5 are drawn at the center of the screen 5, the upper end corners and the lower end corners, and the upper middle three-dimensional part 5BUC, the upper right three-dimensional part 5BUR of the three-dimensional display area 5B on the screen 5, The markers PS6 to PS8 are drawn on the upper left solid part 5BUL, the marker PS9 is drawn on the current display area 5K, and the markers PS10 to PS12 are drawn on the central solid part 5BC, the right solid part 5BR and the left solid part 5BL. In addition, the marker PS13 is drawn in the reserved number display area 5F. Since the markers PS1 to PS13 are drawn in a color (for example, white) that is difficult to visually recognize with the naked eye, when the image is projected on the screen 5, it is very difficult for the player to visually recognize the marker. The markers PS1 to PS13 are used when adjusting a display image to be described later. The markers PS <b> 1 to PS <b> 13 may be concave portions such as small holes and indentations formed on the screen 5 and convex portions such as small protrusions.

  The markers PS <b> 1 to PS <b> 13 are not limited to those drawn in a color (for example, white) that is difficult to visually recognize with the naked eye, but are irradiated with special light (for example, ultraviolet rays) used only when adjusting a display image to be described later. It is also possible to apply a special paint that can only be seen. In this case, if the markers PS1 to PS13 are drawn in white, or if they are concave or convex, there is a concern that the markers PS1 to PS13 may be slightly visible during the game. In this case, the markers PS1 to PS13 can be completely hidden during the game.

  The projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28 are disposed above the screen 5, and the image projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflection mirror 28 and projected onto the screen 5 from the front upper side of the screen 5. Thus, the projector 32 projects an image onto the screen 5 from an oblique projection direction with respect to the display surface of the screen 5 without the optical axis of the projection light LP being orthogonal to the display surface of the screen 5 (planar display area 5A). . Since the projector 32 projects an image from an oblique projection direction, the image displayed on the screen 5 has a trapezoidal shape. The screen 5 has a rectangular shape, and the screen 5 and the image area projected from the projector 32 do not coincide with each other, and the screen 5 is wider than the image displayed on the screen 5.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 3A, in the image display area 5X within the range of the flat display area 5A on the screen 5, the area formed in the lower part of the flat display area 5A is a wide part with a wide width. A region formed in the upper portion of the flat display region 5A is a narrow portion 5XN that is narrower than the wide portion 5XW. The narrow portion 5XN has a trapezoidal shape, the wide portion 5XW has a rectangular shape, and the image display area 5X has a hexagonal shape. In the following description, the shape of the image display region 5X may be referred to as a trapezoidal shape by approximating a hexagonal shape. Since the screen 5 has a rectangular shape, the left and right positions of the narrow portion 5XN are non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR where the image projected from the projector 32 does not reach or is not displayed even if it reaches.

  The non-projection regions 5NL and 5NR correspond to regions outside the narrow portion 5XN, and are regions having a difference in width between the wide portion 5XW and the narrow portion 5XN in the image display region 5X. In other words, the difference between the width of the wide portion 5XW and the width of the narrowest portion of the narrow portion 5XN is the maximum width of the non-projection regions 5NL and 5NR. The sub LED 33 provided in the lower front side inside the game frame 3A irradiates the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR with the irradiation light LL to emit the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR. The range where is not displayed is lost. Note that many portions of the flat display area 5A are included in the narrow portion 5XN, and a small portion is included in the wide portion 5XW. The 3D display area 5B is all included in the wide portion 5XW.

  Further, surrounding members in the screen 5, specifically, the center frame 4C, nails, windmills, and the like are formed of a hardly reflective material. As the hard-reflective material, a material such as black, which is a color that hardly reflects the projection light LP, or a material that hardly reflects the projection light LP, such as carbon black, chromium oxide, or a material with a rough surface. A thing may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special screen device 205 includes a screen housing cylinder 205B that winds up the special screen 205A. The special screen 205A is made of, for example, cloth and can be wound around the screen housing cylinder 205B. Further, the front surface of the special screen 205A is white and the back surface is black. The special screen device 205 includes a left lift motor 205ML and a right lift motor 205MR. The left lifting motor 205ML is disposed on the left side of the screen housing cylinder 205B, and the right lifting motor 205MR is disposed on the right side of the screen housing cylinder 205B. A left ball screw 205GL is provided above the left lift motor 205ML, and a right ball screw 205GR is provided above the right lift motor 205MR. Each of the left ball screw 205GL and the right ball screw 205GR extends along the vertical direction.

  The special screen device 205 includes a left slider 205SL that moves up and down with the rotation of the left ball screw 205G, and a right slider 205SR that moves up and down with the rotation of the right ball screw 205GR. The left slider 205SL moves up and down as the left elevating motor 205ML operates and the left ball screw 205GL rotates around the vertical axis. The right slider 205SR moves up and down as the right elevating motor 205MR operates and the right ball screw 205GR rotates around the vertical axis. Note that both the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR may be moved up and down by a mechanism other than the left ball screw 205GL and the right ball screw 205GL, such as a rack and pinion mechanism or a belt mechanism.

  The left lifting motor 205ML and the right lifting motor 205MR operate in synchronization with each other. For this reason, the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR are always arranged at the same height position. An elevating frame 205F is disposed between the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. The lifting frame 205F is held by the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. For this reason, the elevating frame 205F moves up and down together with the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR.

  The upper end of the special screen 205A is attached to the lifting frame 205F. As shown in phantom lines in FIG. 2, the lifting frame 205F can be accommodated in a special screen accommodation hole 2AH formed below the screen attachment hole 2A. The upper end surface of the elevating frame 205F is planar. The screen accommodating cylinder 205B is provided below the special screen accommodating hole 2AH. In a state where the special screen 205A is accommodated in the screen accommodating cylinder 205B, the upper end surface of the elevating frame 205F is substantially flush with the bottom surface of the screen attachment hole 2A.

  The screen housing cylinder 205B includes a cylinder 205BT and a winding shaft 205BA arranged coaxially with the cylinder 205BT. A gear mechanism 205H is provided at one end of the winding shaft 205BA, and the gear mechanism 205H is connected to the left lifting motor 205ML. A special screen 205A can be wound around the winding shaft 205BA.

  When the left elevating motor 205ML is operated, the left slider 205SL moves up and down and the winding shaft 205BA of the screen housing cylinder 205B rotates. When the left lifting / lowering motor 205ML operates in the direction in which the left slider 205SL descends, the winding shaft 205BA rotates in the direction to wind the special screen 205A. On the contrary, when the left lifting / lowering motor 205ML is operated in the direction in which the left slider 205SL is raised, the winding shaft 205BA rotates in the direction in which the special screen 205A is unwound.

  An upper left stopper solenoid 205UL is provided above the left ball screw 205GL, and an upper right stopper solenoid 205UR is provided above the right ball screw 205GR. When the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL is set, the downward movement of the left slider 205SL is restricted, and when the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL is released, the left slider 205SL can be moved downward. Similarly, when the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR is set, the downward movement of the right slider 205SR is restricted, and when the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR is released, the right slider 205SR can be moved downward.

  A lower left stopper solenoid 205DL is provided below the left ball screw 205GL, and a lower right stopper solenoid 205DR is provided below the right ball screw 205GR. When the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL is set, the upward movement of the left slider 205SL is restricted, and when the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL is released, the upward movement of the left slider 205SL becomes possible. Similarly, when the right lower stopper solenoid 205DR is set, the upward movement of the right slider 205SR is restricted, and when the right lower stopper solenoid 205DR is released, the right slider 205SR can be moved upward.

  When the movement of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR is restricted by the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL and the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR, respectively, the special screen device 205 is in a state where the lifting frame 205F is disposed at the highest position (FIG. 4). (Hereinafter referred to as “set state”). The special screen 205A has the largest exposure area when set.

  On the other hand, when the movement of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR is restricted by the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR, respectively, the special screen device 205 is in a state where the lifting frame 205F is disposed at the lowest position ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as a “storage state”. When the special screen 205A is in the stored state, the special screen 205A is not exposed.

  An upper left sensor 205ZL is provided in the vicinity of the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL, and an upper right sensor 205ZR is provided in the vicinity of the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR. The upper left sensor 205ZL detects the left slider 205SL when the special screen device 205 is in the set state, and the upper right sensor 205ZR detects the right slider 205SR when the special screen device 205 is in the set state. The upper left end sensor 205ZL and upper right end sensor 205ZR are disposed at the operating ends (upper operating ends) of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively.

  When the upper left sensor 205ZL and upper right sensor 205ZR detect the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively, the special screen device 205 is in a set state. The upper left end sensor 205ZL and the upper right end sensor 205ZR respectively detect the origin position signal when the special screen device 205 is in the set state, and the projector display control unit 213 in the effect control CPU 120 when detecting the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. To send to.

  A left origin sensor 205YL is provided in the vicinity of the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL, and a right origin sensor 205YR is provided in the vicinity of the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR. The left origin sensor 205YL detects the left slider 205SL when the special screen device 205 is in the stored state. The right origin sensor 205YR detects the right slider 205SR when the special screen device 205 is in the retracted state. The left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR are disposed at the operation ends (lower operation ends) of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively.

  When the left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR detect the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively, the special screen device 205 is stored. The left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR respectively detect the origin position signal when the special screen device 205 is in the set state and detect the origin position signal in the effect control CPU 120 (FIG. 7). The data is transmitted to the display control unit 213.

  An image projectable area 32R by the projector 32 is wider than the image display area 5X including the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B. In particular, the projectable region 32R of the image by the projector 32 includes up to a region including a part of the non-projection regions 5NL and 5NR above the flat display region 5A. Here, even if the region is included in the projectable region 32R, there is a portion that is not included in the image display region 5X.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming machine 1 includes a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, a power board 16, a special screen control board 135, and the like. Yes. In the gaming machine 1, for example, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and the like may be mounted. These boards serve as control means for controlling the gaming machine. Among these boards, the control boards such as the main board 11, the effect control board 12, and the payout control board other than the power supply board 16 are provided on the back side of the game board 2. On the other hand, the power supply board 16 is on the back side of the decorative structure 27 (see FIG. 2) provided on the surface of the game board 2 and on the front side of the game board 2, in other words, the plane display area 5A of the screen 5 and It is arranged in front of the stereoscopic display area 5B. Further, since the power supply board 16 is provided on the back side of the decorative structure 27, it is covered with the decorative structure 27 and cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  The main board 11 is a main control board. The main board 11 controls the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the general-purpose hold indicator 25C, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. A function, a function of outputting an effect control command to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, a function of outputting various kinds of information to the hall management computer, and the like.

  The production control command output to the production control board 12 side includes a first start opening prize designation command (second start opening prize designation command) and a first start prize designation command for notifying the first start prize opening (second start prize opening). The first reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notification command) for notifying the 1 special figure reserved memory number (second special figure reserved memory number), whether or not the variable display result is a big hit as the determination result at the time of winning Design designation command indicating the judgment result or judgment result of jackpot type, variation category designation command for designating the type (category, group) of the variation pattern such as special design or decoration design, variation pattern designating command for designating the variation pattern, Variable display result notification command for designating variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (for example, low probability state, high probability state, low base state, high base state) It is a game state specification command for designating the state, etc.).

  On the main board 11, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111 and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 outputs detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 outputs a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101, a RAM 102, a CPU 103, a random number circuit 104, and an I / O 105. For example, the CPU 103 counts various random values (numerical data indicating random values) used for various determinations (determinations) in an updatable manner. For example, the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 or the like to use the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination (determination), the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination (determination), the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, and the normal map display result. The random number value MR4 for determination and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are counted so as to be updatable. The random value MR1 is a random value used for determining (determining) whether or not to make a “big hit” for a variable display result of a special symbol or the like in a special figure game (whether to control to the big hit gaming state). The random value MR2 is a random value used to determine (determine) the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR3 is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation categories prepared in advance. The random value MR4 is set to determine whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” (whether or not the normal variable winning ball device 6B (electric tulip-type accessory) is controlled to be in the expanded open state. ) Is a random value used to determine (determine). The random value MR5 is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns prepared in advance.

  The ROM 101 stores a program executed by the CPU 103. The ROM 101 also stores data constituting various tables used for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations (determinations). The RAM 102 corresponds to information about variable display that has not yet started as hold information (special drawing hold memory, general figure hold memory) in such a manner that the winning order (digestion order) can be understood (for example, the holding number indicating the winning order). Add) remember. The special figure holding storage may be specifically numerical data indicating a value such as the random value MR1 at the time of winning (or information indicating a determination (determination) result based on the numerical data). More specifically, the regular-pending storage may be numerical data indicating the value of the random value MR4 at the time of winning (or information indicating a determination (determination) result based on the numerical data). The RAM 102 also stores information (for example, various flags) indicating the current gaming state (for example, a low probability state, a high probability state, a low base state, a high base state, etc.). The RAM 102 may be a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply circuit provided on the power supply board 16.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board. The effect control board 12 has a function of inputting an effect control command, a function of determining (determining) an effect in image projection of the projector 32, a function of adjusting a display position of an image projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5, and the like. . As shown in FIG. 7, for example, the effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125. The effect control CPU 120 counts various random number values for effect determination (decision) so as to be updatable by the random number circuit 124 or the like. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs various determinations (determinations) by executing the program read from the ROM 121. The effect control board 12 is mounted with a real-time clock IC (referred to as “RTC” as appropriate) that can measure the current time. The RTC can count the current time by being powered by a battery or the like mounted on the effect control board 12 while the power of the effect control board 12 is turned off. The RTC has a function of outputting time information including information of year / month / day / day of the week and hour / minute / second to the CPU 120 for effect control.

  The ROM 121 stores a program executed by the effect control CPU 120. The ROM 121 stores data constituting various tables used for the production control CPU 120 to make various determinations (determinations). The RAM 122 displays information relating to variable display that has not yet been started as hold information (information indicated by a variable category designation command, a symbol designation command, etc.) in a manner in which the winning order (digestion order) is known (for example, the winning order is indicated). Store it in association with the buffer number. In addition, the RAM 122 stores a result of determination by the effect control CPU 120 (for example, determination content of a display mode such as a hold display). In addition, the RAM 122 may store information (for example, various flags) indicating the current gaming state (for example, a low probability state, a high probability state, a low base state, a high base state, etc.).

  The display control unit 123 in the effect control board 12 includes a projector control unit 260 and a sub LED control unit 270 as shown in FIG. The projector control unit 260 includes an image data ROM 261, a VDP (video display processor) 262, and an SDRAM 263. The image data ROM 261 is a ROM for storing original image data in advance. The original image data includes character image data and moving image data, such as a person, a character, a figure, a symbol (including a decorative pattern), and image data of a background image. The original image data includes image data of a predetermined image that is a white, non-patterned single color. The predetermined image is an image projected from the projector 32 when changing the focus when the image is projected from the screen 5 onto the special screen 205A. The predetermined image may be an image other than a white non-pattern single color. For example, the image may be an achromatic or chromatic non-pattern single color image other than white, or may be an image with a simple pattern such as simple shapes arranged monotonously. Further, an image in which radiation spreads from one point or a plurality of points may be used. Moreover, sandstorm (white noise, sandstorm), lattice pattern, dot pattern, etc. may be used.

  The original image data includes image data of an adjustment image 45 (see FIG. 10A) for adjusting the display position of the image projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5. As shown in FIG. 10A, the adjustment image 45 is a transparent image having adjustment image markers PG1 to PG13 corresponding to the markers PS1 to PS13 of the screen 5. The marker PG1 for the adjustment image has a hollow circular shape as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, and the inside of the circle is transparent (also for the markers PG2 to PG13 for the adjustment image). Like the adjustment image marker PG1, it has a hollow circular shape, and the inside of the circle is also transparent). The “transparent image” here means that the transparency of the adjustment image 45 is such that when the adjustment image 45 is projected onto the screen 5, the markers PS1 to PS13 of the screen 5 are visible through the adjustment image 45. Since it is sufficient if the image is a secured image (transparent image, translucent image, etc.), the transparency of the adjustment image 45 may be set arbitrarily. The adjustment image 45 only needs to be a transparent image including at least the adjustment image markers PG1 to PG13. During the game, the adjustment image 45 includes only the adjustment image markers PG1 to PG13. A transparent image including the adjustment-only image that is not displayed and the markers PG1 to PG13 for the adjustment image, and at least a part of the display image projected on the screen 5 during the game and the markers PG1 to PG13 for the adjustment image It is good also as a translucent image containing. The adjustment image 45 in the present embodiment is a transparent image composed of only the adjustment image markers PG1 to PG13.

  The VDP 262 reads the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 and generates display image data corresponding to the display image projected on the projector 32 from the original image data. The effect control CPU 120 outputs to the VDP 262 a command for reading necessary original image data from the image data ROM 261 in which various image data are stored in accordance with the received effect control command. The VDP 262 reads the original image data from the image data ROM 261 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 120. The VDP 262 generates display image data based on the read original image data.

  The VDP 262 is an integrated circuit on which a system register 202, an attribute register 203, a drawing control unit 206, an image data bus interface 204, a data transfer control unit 211, a projector display control unit 213, an output unit 214, and the like are mounted. The system register 202 stores various settings of the VDP 262 and the like. The attribute register 203 stores attributes (parameters used when drawing a character and data specifying the character drawing order, the number of colors, the enlargement / reduction ratio, the palette number, coordinates, and the like). The drawing control unit 206 controls drawing of an image in a drawing area (described later) of the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263. The data transfer control unit 211 performs control to transfer original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 to the frame buffer area.

  The projector display control unit 213 outputs a video signal (R (red), G (green), B (blue)) signal and a synchronization signal for displaying the display image data stored in the frame buffer area. Further, the projector display control unit 213 determines whether the screen for focusing the image projected from the projector 32 is the screen 5 or the special screen 205A based on the origin position signal transmitted from the sensors 205SX. The projector display control unit 213 can project an image with a focus corresponding to each of the screen 5 and the special screen 205A. The output unit 214 outputs the video signal output from the projector display control unit 213 to the projector 32.

  A system bus and an image bus are provided inside the VDP 262. The system bus and the image bus are connected to the effect control CPU 120 (see FIG. 7) via the CPU interface 201, and the image bus is image data. The image data ROM 261 is connected via the bus interface 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the image bus, so that the effect control CPU 120 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203. The drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the projector 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 an image bus so that the image data ROM 261 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  A VRAM bus is provided inside the VDP 262, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 263 via the VRAM interface 209. A drawing control unit 206, a data transfer control unit 211, and a projector display control unit 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263 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 interrupt signal output instruction to be described later, a drawing area in the frame buffer area, a palette data A drawing register for storing an arrangement area, a transfer source address for data transfer, a data transfer register for storing a transfer destination address, a display register for storing a frame buffer area, and the like are allocated.

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the effect control CPU 120 at each start of V blank (an image update period), and outputs other various interrupt signals to the effect control CPU 120. To do. The projector display control unit 213 performs display processing for outputting the image data in the frame buffer area designated by the display register as a video signal. In the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263, a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which original image data of a necessary character is read and stored from the image data ROM 261, and the drawing control unit 206 draws an image. An image buffer for temporarily saving palette data (data in which the display color of the character is defined) when temporarily rendering, and for temporarily saving display image data when the rendering control unit 206 renders an image Each area is assigned.

  In addition, a drawing area for storing display image data of an image projected from the projector 32 and displayed on the screen 5 is allocated to the frame buffer area. As shown in FIG. 9A, a drawing area 262R and an actual drawing area 262A are allocated to the frame buffer area. The actual drawing area 262A is assigned to a part of the drawing area 262R. When the image drawn in the drawing area 262R is projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5 when the projector 32 is in the first normal position, the image is projected onto the projectable area 32R shown in FIG. When the image drawn in the actual drawing area 262A is projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5, the image is projected onto the image display area 5X shown in FIG. The actual drawing area 262A is the first data storage area, and the area obtained by removing the actual drawing area 262A from the drawing area 262R is the second data storage area. Display image data generated by converting the original image data can be stored over the drawing area 262R including the second data storage area. The VDP 262 stores the generated display image data in the drawing area 262R of the SDRAM 263.

  The actual drawing area 262A is divided into polygons, and an attribute is set in each polygon to form an image in the image area. In the actual drawing area 262A, a predetermined area, for example, an area in which an image displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B is drawn can be adjusted as a polygon different from other areas. When the actual drawing area 262A is designated by the display register, an image drawn and stored in the actual drawing area 262A is projected from the projector 32. The image projected from the projector 32 is displayed on the screen 5. The image drawn in the actual drawing area 262A and the display image displayed in the display area can be adjusted by converting each of them.

  The effect control CPU 120 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 via the CPU interface 201, and executes an execution command to the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 according to the process data defining the projection pattern of the projector 32. In addition, the VDP 262 is indirectly controlled by storing necessary data. In the process data, the setting contents performed by the effect control CPU 120 for the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 are defined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 202 include drawing, data transfer commands, image data and palette data for data transfer, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register 203 are attributes, that is, parameters used when drawing a character. In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Here, the drawing control will be briefly described. In order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, original image data such as characters necessary for drawing must be arranged in the frame buffer area. For this reason, it is necessary to arrange original image data such as a character as source data of display image data in the frame buffer area.

  For this reason, the effect control CPU 120, when turning on the power or executing various effects, transfers for transferring the original image data of all characters necessary for executing the effect from the image data ROM 261 to the frame buffer area. Perform an order. In accordance with this transfer command, the data transfer control unit 211 places the original image data of all characters necessary for the execution of the effect in the frame buffer area. When performing an effect, the same character is often used for drawing repeatedly, but the data stored in the image data ROM 261 is compressed and takes time to read it. By placing the original image data of all necessary characters in the frame buffer area at the first stage of execution, it takes less time to draw than reading data from the image data ROM 261 for each frame. It becomes. It should be noted that, when the power is turned on or when the presentation is executed, a transfer command for transferring the original image data of all the characters necessary for the moving image reproduction from the image data ROM 261 to the frame buffer area is performed. You may make it perform the transfer command with respect to the original image data of a required character each time. Further, in order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary to set an attribute in the attribute register 203. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 203 for each V blank.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets an attribute in the attribute register 203 for each V blank after starting the effect, and then commands execution of reading of the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 203 and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the reading is completed. In response to this, the rendering control CPU 120 commands the execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 206 draws display image data of an image projected by the projector 32 and displayed on the screen 5 in accordance with the read attribute.

  After rendering the display image data, the projector display control unit 213 of the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project an image corresponding to the display image data onto the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A. At this time, the projector display control unit 213 controls the projector moving device 32A and adjusts the position of the projector 32 according to whether the screen for displaying an image is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A. For example, when the screen on which the image is displayed is the main screen 5, the projector display control unit 213 controls the projector moving device 32 </ b> A so that the projector 32 is disposed at the first normal position. In addition, when the screen on which an image is displayed is the special screen 205A, the projector display control unit 213 controls the projector moving device 32A so that the projector 32 is disposed at the second normal position.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the sub LED control unit 270 controls lighting, blinking, and the like of the sub LED 33 in accordance with various effects such as a variable display of decorative symbols, based on commands and control data from the effect control CPU 120. To do. In addition, the sub LED control unit 270 turns on or blinks the hold display LED 34 according to various effects such as a hold display or a display according to the display mode of the current display based on a command or control data from the CPU 120 for effect control. To control. In addition to the sub LED control unit 270, a control unit that controls lighting, blinking, and the like of the hold display LED 34 may be provided.

  The sound control board 13 controls the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands, control data, and the like from the effect control board 12 (effect control PCU 120). The lamp control board 14 controls the game effect lamp 9 based on commands, control data, and the like from the effect control board 12.

  The special screen control board 135 includes commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and origin position signals transmitted from sensors 205SX (left origin sensor 205YL, right origin sensor 205YR, upper left end sensor 205ZL, upper right end sensor 205ZR). Based on the above, drive control of the lifting motor 205M (left lifting motor 205ML, right lifting motor 205MR) in the special screen device 205 is performed. The special screen 205A (see FIG. 2 and FIG. 4) appears and is accommodated by the vertical movement control of the vertical movement motor 205M.

  The power supply board 16 is installed independently of each control board such as the main board 11, the effect control board 12, and the payout control board, and generates a voltage used by each control board and mechanism component in the gaming machine 1. For example, the power supply board 16 generates AC24V, VLP (DC + 24V), VSL (DC + 30V), VDD (DC + 12V), VCC (DC + 5V), and VBB (DC + 5V). The power supply board 16 only needs to be equipped with a backup power supply circuit and a clear switch. The backup power supply circuit may include a capacitor that is charged from a power supply line of VDD (DC + 5V), for example.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an image projected from the projector 32 is displayed on the screen 5 or the special screen 205A (the image may be simultaneously projected on the screen 5 and the special screen 205A). Production is performed. Hereinafter, an example of an effect by displaying an image on the screen 5 from the projector 32 in the gaming machine 1 and an effect of the gaming machine 1 will be described, and subsequently, an effect including an effect by displaying the image on the special screen 205A. An example and the effect of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  First, an example of an effect by displaying an image on the screen 5 from the projector 32 in the gaming machine 1 and an effect of the gaming machine 1 will be described. When the first start condition is satisfied after winning the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, an effect is started in which the variable symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are started to be displayed. In addition, a reach effect is executed during the period from when the variable display is started until the definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed, or a jackpot effect is executed during the jackpot game that transitions after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol. Or These effects are displayed by projecting the image projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5.

  The image projected from the projector 32 reaches the reflection mirror 28 arranged inside the logo accessory 26. The reflection mirror 28 reflects the projected image toward the screen 5. On the screen 5, the projected video is displayed on the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B, and various effects are executed.

  Among these, when an image is projected onto the stereoscopic display area 5B, an effect by displaying a stereoscopic image formed by combining the stereoscopic shape in the stereoscopic display area 5B and the projected image is executed. By performing such an effect by displaying a stereoscopic image, it is possible to execute an effect that is more interesting than an effect using a planar image. In particular, since the screen is three-dimensional, the three-dimensional shape can be expressed more realistically than when a so-called 3D display is performed on a flat screen, so it is more interesting than the production using a flat image. Production can be performed.

  In the flat display area 5 </ b> A, an effect of image display using a video projected from the projector 32 is executed. Here, due to the nature of the projector 32 and the like, non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR (FIG. 3) where the image projected from the projector 32 does not reach are generated in the flat display area 5A on the screen 5. Irradiated light emitted from the sub LED 33 is shown on the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR. In this way, by irradiating the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR with the irradiation light of the sub LED 33, although there is an area where the projector 32 cannot project an image, it is possible to suitably perform an effect. The non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR may be supplemented with the irradiation light of the sub-LEDs 33 in addition to the aspect in which the irradiation light from the sub-LEDs 33 is simply irradiated.

  Further, a decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a hold display is displayed in the hold display areas 5H1, 5H2, a hold number display is displayed in the hold number display area 5F, and a current display is displayed in the current display area 5K. . These decorative symbols, hold display, hold number display, and current display image (hereinafter referred to as “specific information image”) include information that is required to be surely transmitted to the player as the game progresses. By displaying such a specific information image in the stereoscopic display region 5B or the like, the specific information image is easily visible. Note that the specific information image may be displayed on the flat planar display area 5A, and information included in the specific information image can be provided in a flat display.

  The specific information image may include an image of information other than the above image. For example, a volume adjustment display image for guiding volume adjustment, a light amount adjustment display image for guiding light amount adjustment, and a small symbol image with small decorative symbols may be included. In the image display area 5X in the flat display area 5A, the specific information image is displayed by including all of the images by the video projected from the projector 32. Instead of such an image display mode, the specific information image may be displayed in the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR outside the image display area 5X in the flat display area 5A. However, since it is difficult to display an image with the sub-LED 33, in this case, in the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR, an image can be displayed by a display device such as a projector other than the projector 32 or a liquid crystal display device. Preferred.

  The specific information image is all displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B. In particular, since the decorative symbols are displayed in large characters, all (or part of them) may be displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B. In addition, a flat display area is also used for a complete display request image that is less involved in the progress of the game but has a problem caused by disordered image display, for example, a complete display request image that requires complete display of a celebrity portrait or character. It may be displayed on 5A and not displayed on the stereoscopic display area 5B. The specific image includes a specific information image and a complete display request image. In addition, various effects are executed in the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B, but these effects may be executed only in the flat display area 5A or only in the stereoscopic display area 5B. Good. The flat display area 5A is formed above the screen 5 and the stereoscopic display area 5B is formed below the screen 5, but may be formed at other positions. For example, the flat display area 5A may be disposed below and the stereoscopic display area 5B may be disposed above, the flat display area 5A may be disposed on the right side or the left side, and the stereoscopic display area 5B may be disposed on the opposite left or right side. It may be. Alternatively, the 3D display area 5B may be formed so that the flat display area 5A is formed at the center and surrounds the flat display area 5A, or the 3D display area 5B is formed at the center and surrounds the 3D display area 5B. Thus, the flat display area 5A may be formed.

  A part of the image projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5 has a trapezoidal shape. In the present embodiment, since the screen 5 is rectangular, it is conceivable to perform so-called trapezoidal correction that matches the length of the long side of the trapezoid of the image projected on the screen 5 with the length of the short side. However, due to restrictions such as the distance relationship between the screen 5 and the projector 32 for performing keystone correction, the image cannot be corrected to a rectangle even by the keystone correction, and the image of the projector 32 cannot be displayed at the upper left and right positions of the keystone. Projection areas 5NL and 5NR are generated. In the present embodiment, the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR are irradiated with the irradiation light of the sub LED 33, so that light is applied to the entire rectangular screen 5, and the player is informed that the screen 5 is rectangular. Can be recognized. In addition, since an image can be displayed in all the areas of the horizontally long screen 5, even if there is an area where the projector cannot project, it is possible to perform the performance suitably and to suppress a decrease in interest. . In the present embodiment, the sub LED 33 is disposed on the inner lower front side of the game frame 3 </ b> A, and the sub LED 33 is disposed on the lower front surface of the screen 5 as a relative positional relationship with the screen 5. The sub LED 33 may be arranged at other positions, for example, the upper front surface of the screen 5, or the right front surface or the left front surface.

  Further, the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 is projected in a range wider than the area of the reflection mirror 28. For this reason, the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 becomes light that illuminates the decorative material 26 </ b> A in the logo accessory 26 in addition to the image that is reflected by the reflection mirror 28 and projected onto the screen 5. Since the decorative material 26A is made of a light-transmitting material, the light projected from the projector 32 is transmitted and decorated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the projection light LP projected on the reflection mirror 28 is provided on the back surface of the decorative material 26A, the inner surface of the housing 26B for the accessory, and the back surface of the reflection mirror 28, as shown in FIG. Diffuse reflection between. Due to this irregular reflection of light, the luminance of the light passing through the decorative material 26A can be increased. Furthermore, the inner surface of the accessory casing 26B and the back surface of the reflection mirror 28 are white, and the light reflectance is high. For this reason, the amount of light irregularly reflected between the inner side surface of the logo accessory 26 and the back surface of the reflecting mirror 28 is increased, and the luminance of the light passing through the decorative material 26A can be further increased. In order to increase the luminance of the light passing through the decorative material 26A, the amount of light absorption is reduced between the inner side surface of the logo accessory 26 and the back surface of the accessory case 26B in the reflection mirror 28, and the reflection amount is increased. It may be made to become.

  Further, depending on the display of the screen 5 and the contents of the effect using the logo accessory 26, the projection range of the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 is limited to the inside of the reflection mirror 28, or the range of the reflection mirror 28. The projection light LP may reach the inside of the logo accessory 26 beyond the above. For example, when an effect with a high expectation level for big hits is not executed, the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 is limited to the inside of the reflection mirror 28, and the logo object 26 is not decorated by passing the projection light LP. When an effect with a high expectation degree of big hit is executed, the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 may be set in a wider range than the reflection mirror 28, and decoration may be performed by the projection light LP being transmitted through the logo accessory 26. . When performing decoration by allowing the projection light LP to pass through the logo accessory 26, various decorations can be easily performed by the projection light LP projected from the projector 32.

  Further, since the projector 32 has a light source (not shown) inside, the amount of heat radiation accompanying use is relatively large. For this reason, the projector 32 includes a temperature sensor 32C (see FIG. 7) that measures the internal temperature, and temperature monitoring as shown in FIG.

  Further, the irradiation of the irradiation light by the sub LED 33 may be suppressed for a while after the power is turned on (turned on) until the projection light from the projector 32 can be projected, for example. Good. Before the projector 32 can project when the power is turned on, the projector 32 needs to be warmed up. During the warming up operation, appropriate projection control from the projector 32 may not be possible. is there. When the irradiation light is emitted from the sub LED 33 in a state where the projection light from the projector 32 cannot be projected, only the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR in the screen 5 are in a bright state, which may cause a sense of incongruity. In this regard, during the preparation time after the power supply is turned on, by suppressing the irradiation light from the sub-LED 33, only the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR out of the screen 5 become bright. Can be reduced.

  Further, a lens may be provided on the optical path of the projection light projected from the projector 32 such as each opening between the projector 32 and the screen 5. By providing a lens on the optical path of the projection light projected from the projector 32, the size of the image projected from the projector 32 can be adjusted. A fish-eye lens may be used as a lens provided on the optical path of the projection light projected from the projector 32. By using a fisheye lens, it is possible to display a large image.

  Further, when irradiating light to the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR, the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR are made less conspicuous than the image display area 5X, but the screen 5 as a whole is not a trapezoid but a rectangle. It may be devised to give the player a good impression. Specifically, the image display area 5X and the non-projection areas 5NL, 5NR are formed of different materials, and the material used in the non-projection areas 5NL, 5NR is more than the material used in the image display area 5X. The reflectance may be lowered due to blackness or rough surface. Further, when the image display area 5X and the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR are integrally formed, the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR are painted black, or surface treatment is performed to roughen the surface, and reflection is performed. The rate may be lowered.

  If the positional relationship between the projector 32, the screen 5, and the special screen 205A is deviated, an image projected from the projector 32 may not be projected at an appropriate position on the screen 5 or the special screen 205A. Therefore, adjustment work for adjusting the image displayed on the screen 5 and the special screen 205A is performed by adjusting the projection posture of the projector 32, display image data stored in the SDRAM 263, and the like. The adjustment work can be executed before the gaming machine 1 is shipped or when the positions of the projector 32, the screen 5 and the special screen 205A are shifted after a while after the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall. It is. For example, after the gaming machine 1 is installed in the amusement hall, the operator or the like performs a specific operation (for example, pressing the push button 31B when the gaming machine 1 is turned on), thereby shifting to the adjustment mode. Hereinafter, the adjustment of the display image will be described using the adjustment image 45 displayed on the screen 5 as an example. The display image displayed on the special screen 205A can be adjusted in the same manner.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an adjustment image displayed on the screen when the display image is adjusted and the screen. In the gaming machine 1, the image display area 5X has a trapezoidal shape, but for ease of explanation, the image display area 5X will be described as a rectangular shape. When the display image is adjusted, the size of the display image is adjusted by performing vertex transformation on the display image data in the drawing area 262R (FIG. 9A) assigned to the SDRAM 263 (FIG. 8). Further, the screen 5 has an upper region (first region) where the projection distance from the projector 32 is equal to or less than the first distance and a lower region (second region) larger than the first distance. In other words, as shown in FIG. 10A, the screen 5 is located above the X-direction center line SCL of the screen 5 that coincides with the X-direction center line GCL that bisects the adjustment image 45 in the vertical direction. It has an upper region (first region) and a lower region (second region) located below the center line SCL.

  In order to adjust the size of the display image, an image based on the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is displayed in the image display area 5X shown in FIG. 10A from the projector 32 shown in FIG. Project. The screen 5 has a projectable area 32R wider than the image display area 5X, and an image based on the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is projected and displayed inside the projectable area 32R, for example. Is done.

  In adjusting the display image, predetermined adjustment image data is stored in the drawing area 262R, and an adjustment image based on the adjustment image data is projected onto the screen 5. When the adjusted image is projected onto the screen 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the adjusted image 45 is displayed inside the projectable region 32R. The adjustment image 45 includes a character image 45A and a frame image 45B. Here, the operator visually observes the degree of blurring of the characters displayed inside the projectable area 32R and performs focus adjustment.

  The focus adjustment is performed by adjusting the distance from the projector 32 (see FIG. 2) with respect to the screen 5. The distance is adjusted by moving the projector 32 with the projector moving device 32A. For example, the projector 32 can move in the front direction 32XN (see FIG. 12), which is a direction approaching the screen 5, or in the depth direction 32XF (see FIG. 12), which is a direction away from the screen 5. Is positioned at the first normal position shown in FIG. 13C (when the distance from the projector 32 to the screen 5 becomes the first focal length), the adjusted image 45 is focused on the screen 5. When the projector 32 is positioned at the second normal position shown in FIG. 13C (when the distance from the projector 32 to the special screen 205A becomes the second focal length), the adjustment image 45 is focused on the special screen 205A. It becomes. For example, when there is a change in the first normal position or the second normal position (when the push button 31B is pressed in a state where the first normal position or the second normal position is changed), for example, the origin Step angle number information from the position to the first positive position and the second positive position is updated and stored in the data storage area. That is, the projector moving device 32A can move the projector 32 from the origin position to the first positive position or the second positive position according to the drive signal (consisting of a pulse signal group) corresponding to the step angle number information. The focus adjustment may be performed by the focus adjustment function when the projector 32 has the focus adjustment function.

  When the focus adjustment is completed, the adjustment of the display image, that is, the alignment adjustment (calibration) of the adjustment image 45 to the screen 5 can be performed as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, the gaming machine 1 includes an automatic adjustment device 42 that can adjust the display image displayed on the screen 5 when an operator or the like operates the cross button 31E. Prepare. As shown in FIG. 11A, the effect control PCU 120 in which the adjustment image 45 is displayed in green and the marker PG1 at the center of the adjustment image 45 is displayed is based on the operation of the cross button 31E by the operator. The display control unit 123 is controlled to perform control such as moving the projector 32 by the projector moving device 32A, and the adjusted image 45 shown in FIG. That is, according to the operation of the cross button 31E by the worker, the projector 32 is moved by the projector moving device 32A as shown in FIG. 12, and the adjustment image 45 is moved as shown in FIG.

  For example, in the movement adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 in the X and Y directions (see FIG. 11A), when the operator presses the left button BL of the cross button 31E, the projector 32 moves in the left direction 32YL shown in FIG. The adjusted image 45 is moved in the left direction 32PL shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the worker presses the right button BR of the cross button 31E, the projector 32 is moved in the right direction 32YR, and the adjustment image 45 is moved in the right direction 32PR. When the worker depresses the upper button BU of the cross button 31E, the projector 32 is moved in the upward direction 32ZU shown in FIG. 12, and the adjustment image 45 is moved in the upward direction 32PU shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the operator depresses the down button BD of the cross button 31E, the projector 32 is moved in the downward direction 32ZD shown in FIG. 12, and the adjustment image 45 is moved in the downward direction 32PD shown in FIG.

  The display image is rotated by redrawing the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R. When the operator presses the right button BR of the cross button 31E in the rotation adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 (see FIG. 11B), the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is rotated clockwise and projected. The rotated image is rotated in the clockwise direction 32XM1 shown in FIG. At this time, the adjustment image 45 rotates in the clockwise direction 32PM1 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the worker presses the left button BL of the cross button 31E, the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is rotated in the counterclockwise direction, and the projected image is rotated in the counterclockwise direction 32XM2. At this time, the adjustment image 45 rotates in the counterclockwise direction 32PM2 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in the movement adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 in the X direction (left and right direction) and Y direction (up and down direction), the adjustment image 45 is displayed in green and the center of the adjustment image 45 is displayed. The marker PG1 is displayed. When the adjustment image 45 is displayed in green, the worker knows that the adjustment image 45 is in the movement adjustment mode in the X direction (left-right direction) and the Y direction (up-down direction). The adjustment image 45 moves in the X direction (left-right direction) or the Y direction (up-down direction) with respect to the screen 5 in accordance with the operation of the cross button 31E by the worker. The adjustment image 45 is moved in the X direction (left-right direction) or the Y direction (up-down direction) so as to fit inside. That is, the center of the adjustment image 45 is aligned with the center of the screen 5. As shown in FIG. 14B, if the marker PS1 on the screen 5 is within the adjustment image marker PG1, the alignment is good (alignment is OK), and as shown in FIG. 14C. If at least a part of the marker PS1 on the screen 5 protrudes from the adjustment image marker PG1 (if the entire marker PS1 does not fit inside the marker PG1), the alignment is poor (alignment NG).

  The ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 stores a plurality of types of position adjustment patterns PP1 to PP25. The position adjustment patterns PP <b> 1 to PP <b> 25 are patterns for position adjustment distinguished by the difference in size (here, the diameter) between the marker on the screen 5 and the marker on the adjustment image 45. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14D, the position adjustment pattern PP2 is selected and set from among a plurality of types of position adjustment patterns PP1 to PP25. In the position adjustment pattern PP2, the marker diameter LS1 of the screen 5 is 1 mm, and the marker diameter LG1 of the adjustment image 45 is 2 mm. The position adjustment pattern can be changed to any one of the position adjustment patterns PP1, PP3 to PP5 other than the position adjustment pattern PP2. The changed position adjustment pattern is stored in the RAM 122 shown in FIG. 7, and the position adjustment can be performed according to the changed position adjustment pattern even after the game machine 1 is turned on again. When the marker on the screen 5 is changed to the screen 5 having a marker having a size other than 1 mm (for example, 2 mm to 5 mm), the diameter of the marker on the screen 5 after the change among the position adjustment patterns PP6 to PP25. It can be changed to any one of the position adjustment patterns corresponding to. In addition, when it is the structure which can project and display the marker from which a magnitude | size differs on the screen 5 (for example, when providing a marker projection apparatus etc.), it changes into any one of position adjustment patterns PP1-PP25. Is possible.

  When the operator operates the cross button 31E so that the marker PS1 on the screen 5 fits inside the adjustment image marker PG1, the operator presses the push button 31B, for example, to rotate the adjustment image 45 (FIG. 11 ( B) See). As shown in FIG. 11B, when the rotation adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 is entered, the adjustment image 45 is displayed in blue. When the adjustment image 45 is displayed in blue, the worker knows that the adjustment image 45 is in the rotation adjustment mode. In accordance with the operation of the cross button 31E by the worker, the adjustment image data drawn in the drawing area 262R is redrawn so as to rotate around the marker PG1, and the upper left marker PG2 and the upper right marker PG3 are respectively displayed on the screen 5. The cross button 31E is operated so as to be positioned on a straight line connecting the upper left marker PS2 and the upper right marker PS3. That is, according to the operation of the cross button 31E, the adjustment image 45 is rotated around the Z axis (clockwise or counterclockwise) with respect to the screen 5, and the adjustment image 45 is rotated so as to be parallel to the screen 5. Adjusted.

  In the movement adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 shown in FIG. 11A in the X direction (left and right direction) and Y direction (up and down direction), the center of the adjustment image 45 is aligned with the center of the screen 5. It is not limited to. For example, in the adjustment image 45, a marker (for example, any one of PG2 to PG5) other than the center marker PG1 is displayed, and a marker (for example, any one of the markers PS2 to PS5) corresponding to the marker is displayed. May be matched. As shown in FIG. 11, when the operator adjusts the entire adjustment image 45 to the screen 5, the adjustment mode changes to the X and Y directions of the adjustment image 45 each time the operator presses the push button 31B. The movement adjustment mode (see FIG. 11A) and the rotation adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 (see FIG. 11B) are switched in this order. However, the movement adjustment mode is switched by operation of an operation means other than the push button 31B. Alternatively, it may be switched automatically in response to an input instruction with adjustment OK in each mode.

  As described above, after the adjustment adjustment (see FIG. 11) of the entire adjustment image 45 to the screen 5 is performed, the partial adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 is set as shown in FIG. Can be migrated. For example, when the worker performs an input operation for instructing the shift to the partial adjustment mode, the adjustment image 45 is shifted to the partial adjustment mode. In the partial adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45, as shown in FIG. 15A, individual adjustment (partial adjustment of the adjustment image 45) for the plurality of divided adjustment images 45a to 45i constituting the adjustment image 45 is possible. . Each of the divided adjustment images 45 a to 45 i is an image obtained by dividing the adjustment image 45. Further, regarding the screen 5, it can be considered that the image display area 5X is also divided into a plurality of divided areas so as to correspond to the plurality of divided adjustment images 45a to 45i, and is displayed in these divided areas. It is possible to individually adjust the alignment for each of the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i. As shown in FIG. 15A, this segmented area is an area in which a stereoscopic display area 5B and a specific image (specific information image or complete display request image) are displayed (hereinafter referred to as “specific image area” as appropriate). ) Etc., but there may be a segmented area that does not include them.

  In the adjustment of the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i, for example, an adjustment is performed by the VDP 262 so as to surely display a character, a decorative design, or the like in an image display area such as the stereoscopic display area 5B. Specifically, during the alignment adjustment of the divided adjustment image to be adjusted among the plurality of divided adjustment images 45a to 45i, the VDP 262 is based on the operation of the cross button 31E or the like by an operator or the like. The divided adjustment image data corresponding to the adjustment image to be adjusted in the adjustment image data drawn in the drawing area 262R is redrawn so as to move in the X direction (left and right direction) or the Y direction (up and down direction). Or redraw to rotate around the Z axis (clockwise or counterclockwise) or redraw to enlarge or reduce. In this way, alignment adjustment of the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i is performed.

  As the division adjustment of the adjustment image 45, as shown in FIG. 15B, it can be set so that all the division adjustment images 45a to 45i are aligned and adjusted in order. In this setting, with respect to all the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i shown in FIG. This is done in the order of the lower right corner. According to this order, the worker aligns all the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i, so that all the alignment can be reliably performed.

  As the division adjustment of the adjustment image 45, as shown in FIG. 15C, it is possible to change only the division adjustment image that needs to be adjusted to the setting for performing the alignment adjustment. In FIG. 15C, since the marker PG11 of the divided adjustment image 45f protrudes from the marker PS11 of the screen 5, only the divided adjustment image 45f is placed so that the marker PS11 of the screen 5 fits inside the marker PG11 of the divided adjustment image 45f. Is aligned and adjusted. As described above, since the alignment is performed only for the divided adjustment images that the operator has determined that the alignment is necessary, the efficiency of the operation for the alignment adjustment can be improved.

  It should be noted that after adjusting the entire alignment of the adjustment image 45, the adjustment adjustment of the adjustment image 45 is performed as shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C as necessary. If the overall adjustment is not necessary, the partial adjustment shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C may be performed without performing the overall adjustment. Note that the entire alignment adjustment (see FIG. 11) and the partial alignment adjustment (see FIG. 15) of the adjustment image 45 are performed after the keystone correction.

  In the gaming machine 1 having the above configuration, the projector 32 projects a display image on the image display area from an oblique projection direction with respect to the image display area 5X of the screen 5. For this reason, since the image based on the adjustment image data has a trapezoidal shape before the adjustment of the display image, when the adjustment image data is adjusted so that the image becomes rectangular, the adjusted rectangular image A rectangular image within the range of the image based on the adjusted image data is obtained. Therefore, if the drawing area 262R is common to the actual drawing area 262A, an image cannot be displayed over the entire image display area 5X.

  In this regard, in the gaming machine 1 described above, the drawing area 262R is allocated as a larger area than the actual drawing area 262A. For this reason, when the trapezoidal image is adjusted to a rectangular shape by adjusting the display image, the adjusted image can be displayed within the range of the image display area 5X. Therefore, a normal image can be projected without depending on the image correction by the projector 32. However, the image displayed in the drawing area 262R may be corrected and projected by the correction function of the projector 32.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the display image is adjusted (positioning adjustment using the adjustment image 45, etc.), the projector 32 is moved up and down, left and right based on the operation of the cross button 31E by an operator or the like, or the drawing area The display image data stored in 262R is rotated. For this reason, a display image can be adjusted efficiently. In adjusting the display image, the vertical and horizontal positions are adjusted by moving the projector 32, and the rotation position of the display image is adjusted by rotating the display image data. Although it is relatively easy to move the projector 32 in the up, down, left, and right directions, the movement in the rotational direction has a difficulty in that the projector 32 needs to be held. By performing such adjustment of the rotation direction with the display image data, the display image can be adjusted more efficiently. The screen 5 is provided with markers PS1 to PS13. By providing the markers PS1 to PS13, the markers PS1 to PS13 can be used as marks when adjusting the display image. Therefore, the display image can be adjusted more efficiently.

  Instead of the automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16A, an automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16B may be used. The automatic adjustment device 42 includes a command input device 38 connected to the effect control board 12 instead of the cross button 31E. The command input device 38 has an up key, a down key, a right key, a left key, a front key, a rear key, a right rotation key, and a left rotation key, and is used to adjust the alignment of the adjustment image 45 shown in FIG. A command for instructing start (calibration start command) can be transmitted. When the effect control board 12 receives the calibration start command from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 enters the alignment adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45. When each key of the command input device 38 is operated in the alignment adjustment mode, an operation signal is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 performs processing by the display control unit 123 when receiving the operation signal. Is called. Also in the automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16B, overall adjustment (FIG. 11) and partial adjustment (FIG. 15) are possible as in the case of FIG.

  Moreover, you may use the automatic adjustment apparatus 42 shown in FIG.16 (C). An automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16C includes a controller 210 and a computer 212 in place of the command input device 38 shown in FIG. The controller 210 is connected to a computer 212 and can input operations such as up / down, left / right, front / back, and rotation of a worker. The computer 212 is connected to the effect control board 12. Note that, in the automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16C, as in the case shown in FIG. 16A, overall adjustment (FIG. 11) and partial adjustment (FIG. 15) are possible.

  Note that the automatic adjustment device 42 may be used to completely automate the work by the worker completely. For example, an image displayed on the screen 5 is captured by an imaging unit such as a camera, and image processing is performed on the captured image to detect a shift between the screen 5 and the image displayed on the screen 5. Based on the detected deviation, the projector moving device 32A of the automatic adjustment device 42 may be operated, and further the image may be rotated to adjust the image.

  Next, an example of an effect including an effect by displaying an image on the special screen 205A and an effect of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The effect of displaying an image on the special screen 205A is executed as a special screen appearance effect during the specific super reach effect. Hereinafter, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the normal game, after the start of variable display of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set in the expanded open state, and is controlled to return to the normal open state after a predetermined time.

  In the gaming machine 1, after the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started and the second start condition is satisfied. Based on the establishment of the second start condition, the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

  In the gaming machine 1, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is the specific gaming state. The gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as “round game”) advantageous for the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds) in the big hit gaming state. The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening. In addition, after the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state which is a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state.

  The gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big prize opening door of the special variable prize ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, The state (open state, closed state) is changed. For example, the gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. That is, the gaming machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round and keeps the grand prize opening open, and then closes the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening closed. End the round. The gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening to the open state once per round (changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state during one round). In addition, you may change a big prize opening to an open state in multiple times per round. For example, the grand prize opening may be changed to an open state twice per round (the grand prize opening may be changed from open state to closed state to open state to closed state during one round). Good).

  In addition, the grand prize opening is maintained in the closed state instead of the aspect in which the round is started by changing the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state as described above (the aspect in which the grand prize opening door is immediately opened at the start of the round). It may be a mode in which the round starts (a mode in which the grand prize opening door is not opened at the start of the round). That is, the gaming machine 1 keeps the grand prize opening closed without opening the grand prize opening door at the start of the round, and then opens the grand prize opening door to keep the grand prize opening open. One round may be completed by closing the grand opening door.

  The predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state may not be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always 10 times). For example, the predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2, 8, 16) It may be the number of times. That is, in the gaming machine 1, in the big hit gaming state, the number of round executions is the upper limit number (if the predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected from a plurality of types. In some cases, the round is repeated until the selected number of times is reached. Even before the number of rounds reaches the upper limit, the execution of the rounds may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big winning opening).

  In the round, the big prize opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) after opening the big prize opening door, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winnings to the big prize opening occurs. It is maintained in an open state until the period until. The predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds). It may be time.

  In the round, the big prize opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of a mode in which the round starts with the grand prize opening being changed from the closed state to the open state, the grand prize opening is until a predetermined time (closing period) has elapsed after the grand prize opening door is closed. Stay closed for a period of time. For example, in the case of a mode in which a round starts with the grand prize opening maintained in a closed state, the grand prize opening is maintained in a closed state until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the round starts. Is done. The predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is kept closed in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is maintained closed in the round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 1 second, 3 seconds). There may be.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 has the value obtained by the player in each big hit gaming state as the big hit gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, that is, the player It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot gaming states with different degrees of advantage (for example, the number of winning balls (number of balls)). In addition to the value obtained by the player by the jackpot gaming state itself (value obtained by the player during the jackpot gaming state period), the type of the state of the gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, Normal period, time-short state, probability change state) and the period of time for which the state of the gaming machine 1 controlled after the big hit game state (for example, time-short state, probability change state) is maintained (for example, the number of time reductions, the number of STs) The value obtained by the player after the jackpot gaming state may be varied by varying the length of the game.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the screen 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B Among them, in response to the start of any special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. There may be a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination. The reach state refers to a decorative pattern (also referred to as a “reach variation pattern”) that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the screen 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. It is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, reaching a reach state is also referred to as reach establishment (reach establishment).

  Further, among the combinations of decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, when all the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, combinations other than the big hit combination are referred to as lost combinations. A combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed as part of the jackpot combination is also referred to as a reach combination. In addition, a combination of decorative symbols including a reach combination is also referred to as a reach lose combination, and a combination of decorative symbols not including a reach combination is also referred to as a non-reach loss combination. Further, when the reach combination is displayed, the reach variation symbol may be displayed together with the reach combination, or may not be displayed. In addition, the reach combination may be displayed in an area within the screen 5 or the special screen 205A other than the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the execution of the reach effect.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the screen 5, By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, a different rendering operation is performed than before reaching the reach state. There is a case. Such an effect operation such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). The reach effect of the present embodiment includes changing the operation (stationary, fine movement, movement, etc.) of the special screen device 205 or the like to an operation mode different from the operation mode before entering the reach state. In addition, the reach effect may include not only the display operation on the screen 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, a pseudo continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance is a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). Or temporarily displayed), in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of all the decorative symbols, is performed in a predetermined manner. Times (for example, up to 4 times).

  In the present embodiment, a so-called pre-reading notice effect can be executed as a notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit, reaching or reaching a super reach (notifying the expectation level or the possibility of reaching a big hit). The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result and the type of the fluctuation pattern (the presence / absence of the fluctuation category, reach, super reach, pseudo-ream, etc.) at the start winning prize. is there. In the present embodiment, a hold display notice that changes the display mode of the hold display can be executed as the prefetch notice effect.

  FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 is activated when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 16 or the like, and executes effect control main processing shown in FIG. In the effect control main process, an initialization process for clearing the target area of the RAM 122, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms), and the like is performed (S51). . After S51, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the flag is cleared (S53), command analysis process (S54), notification control process (S55), effect control process process (S56), A random number update process (S57) is executed.

  Specifically, in addition to the timer interrupt for effect control, when an interrupt for command reception occurs, a control signal serving as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 is fetched, and a predetermined area (effect control buffer) of the RAM 122 is fetched. The effect control command is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the setting unit. In the command analysis process (S54), when it is determined that the start winning command is received, the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer. When a first start opening winning designation command or a first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (first starting opening prize designation command, first special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) are stored in a first start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When a second start port winning designation command or a second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (second start opening prize designation command, second special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) is stored in a second start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When an initialization designation command or a power failure recovery designation command (power-on designation command) is received, the command is stored in a command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. If it is determined that the initialization designation command is stored, all error flags described later provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 are reset. If it is determined that a power failure recovery designation command is stored, a later-described target error flag (for example, a thermal error flag) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is not reset.

  Next, when a predetermined error (abnormality or error or the like) has occurred, the effect control CPU 120 executes notification control processing (S55) for performing error notification as shown in FIG. . In the notification control process, it is determined whether or not the forced shutdown flag of the projector 32 is on (S61). For example, the forced shutdown flag is a flag indicating that the power of the projector 32 is forcibly turned off when the internal temperature of the projector 32 becomes a specific value (for example, 100 ° C.) or more. If the forced shutdown flag is on (S61; YES), an emergency error notification process is executed (S62). For example, in the emergency error notification process (S62), sound notification corresponding to error names “projector temperature error” and “projector fan error” shown in FIG. This sound notification is a notification in which the sound corresponding to “error sound 1” and the sound “projector temperature. Please call a staff member” are output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  On the other hand, if the forced shutdown flag is not on (S61; No), it is determined whether or not a power failure recovery designation command is received (S63). If a power failure recovery designation command has been received (S63; YES), the projection luminance of the projector 32 is set to the first luminance. The first luminance is luminance with a duty ratio of 100%, for example. After the process of S63, it is determined whether or not the thermal error flag is on (S64). This thermal error flag is, for example, a flag indicating that the internal temperature of the projector 32 has become a predetermined value (for example, 60 ° C.) or more. If the thermal error flag is on (S64; YES), it is determined whether or not the current time is within a predetermined range (S65). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the time information output from the RTC is within a predetermined range set in advance (for example, a time range before or just after opening the amusement store) (S64). This predetermined range is a game store related person such as when the opening time of a game store is 10 am, from 9 am to 10 am, from 10 am to 11 am, from 9 am to 11 am Can be set arbitrarily. If the current time is within the predetermined range (S65; YES), a power-on error notification process is executed (S66).

  In the power-on error notification process (S66) shown in FIG. 18A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the screen used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (S751). In S751, it may be determined whether the screen to be used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A depending on whether the special screen 205A is in the first position or the second position. That is, when the special screen 205A is in the first position, it is determined that the screen to be used is the main screen 5, and when the special screen 205A is in the second position, it is determined that the screen to be used is the special screen 205A. Good.

  When it is determined that the screen used is the main screen 5, the first error image at power-on (see FIG. 18B) is used as a power-on error notification image for notifying the main screen 5 of a power-on error. Control for display is executed (S752). In S752, the effect control CPU 120 may control the projector 32 (display control unit 123) to display the first error image on the main screen 5 when the power is turned on. On the other hand, when it is determined that the screen to be used is the special screen 205A, control for displaying the second error image at power-on (see FIG. 18C) as the power-on error notification image on the special screen 205A is executed. (S753). In S753, the effect control CPU 120 may control the projector 32 (display control unit 123) to display the second error image on the special screen 205A when the power is turned on.

  In the above embodiment, the production control CPU 120 determines the screen to be used, and a power-on error notification image corresponding to the use screen (as a notification image corresponding to an error name “projector temperature rise notification” shown in FIG. 28 to be described later) The image of “Check projector” is displayed on the screen 5 or the special screen 205A. Therefore, it is possible to display a suitable power-on error notification image corresponding to the screen used. Note that the first error image at power-on (see FIG. 18B) displayed on the main screen 5 and the second error image at power-on (see FIG. 18C) displayed on the special screen 205A. Although different display modes are used, both display modes may be the same.

  After the processing of S752 or S753, the effect control CPU 120 executes another error notification control by sound, lamp, or the like (S754). For example, a sound notification corresponding to an error name “projector temperature rise notification” shown in FIG. This sound notification is a sound notification for outputting a projector temperature rise notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. After the process of S754, the read thermal error flag is reset to OFF (S755), and this process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 17, if a power failure recovery designation command has not been received (S63; NO), an error notification process is executed (S67). In this error notification process (S67), when a predetermined error flag other than the forced shutdown flag and the thermal error flag is on, an error corresponding to the error flag is notified. In S67, an error occurring in the priorities 1, 2, 6 to 10 shown in FIG. 28 is notified. FIG. 28 illustrates only 10 types of errors, but other errors may be included. On the other hand, when the heat error flag is not on (S64; NO), when the current time is not within the predetermined range (S65; NO), the process ends after the process of S62, S66, or S67.

  Note that, instead of S65 shown in FIG. 17B, “S66 is executed when the fluctuation display is not executed when the power is turned on, and S66 is not executed until the next power-on when the power is turned on”. Processing may be provided. Further, when the variable display is executed when the power is turned on, S66 may be executed after the variable display is completed. Moreover, it may be triggered by turning on the effect control board 12 instead of receiving the power restoration designation command.

  In the above embodiment, the thermal error flag and the forced shutdown flag are provided, but instead, a subdivided flag indicating a value in increments of a predetermined temperature (for example, 1 ° C.) may be provided. Further, it is assumed that the projection brightness of the projector 32 is lowered to the second brightness after a lapse of a certain time after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command of S1004 in FIG. 22, and when the player touches the game ball launch handle, etc. It may be possible to return to the first luminance. According to this, the projection brightness of the projector 32 can be appropriately suppressed when the operation of the gaming machine is not affected, and the life of the projector 32 can be further extended.

  In the effect control process shown in FIG. 19, first, a winning effect determining process is executed (S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer, determines whether or not a start opening winning designation command is received as a received command, Processing for determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of hold display when additional display is performed in the hold display area 5H is performed. Then, after the process of S150, the effect control CPU 120 executes a special screen device initial operation process (S151) and a projector monitoring process (S152), which will be described later. Depending on the value of the process flag, one of the following processes of S170 to 177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process of S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is the initial value. The variable display start waiting process is based on whether the first change start command (or second change start command), the change pattern designation command, the change display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. Includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols, and a process for displaying a process for executing a demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display). When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. The variable display start waiting process in S170 will be further described later.

  The variable display start setting process of S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. And a process for determining a definite decorative symbol in accordance with the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The effect process during variable display in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect controls (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) are performed. More specifically, the production control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (production image) to the screen 5 based on the read control data (process data) and displays it on the screen. Various effects such as control to output effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, control to output an illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / flash the lamp 9, and drive control of the special screen device 205 Execute control. After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The waiting process per special figure includes a process of counting the number of STs (the number of times of probability change) and the number of time reductions, a process of updating the value of the production number counter, and a process of changing the gaming state in accordance with the value of the production number counter. It is out. In this special symbol waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to “4” when the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, and the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol. In this case, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit start process of S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The big hit starting process is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, and the fanfare effect is executed, or the effect is set when the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. Etc. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The in-round processing is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed or the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed. It includes a process for setting an effect to be executed when the state is reached. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-round process in S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. The post-round processing is executed when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an open state. When receiving the large winning opening releasing notification command from the main board 11, an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state is set, and the value of the effect process flag is set to “5”. Update. When a hit end designation command is received from the main board 11, the ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”.

  The post-hit end processing in S177 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. This post-hit processing is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, and the processing for executing the ending effect, the processing for setting the gaming state, the ST number (the number of times of probability change), and the number of time reductions are set. It includes processing to do. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, in the special screen device initial operation process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 receives an initialization designation command or a power failure recovery designation command in the initialization designation command storage area or the power failure restoration command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is determined whether it is stored (S1511). That is, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is powered on. The initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is stored in the command analysis process described above. When it is determined that the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is not stored (S1511; NO), the special screen device initial operation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the initialization designation command or the power failure restoration designation command is stored (S1511; YES), the effect control CPU 120 has a work area or the like formed in the RAM 122 with an operation program for executing the return operation. (S1512). Then, in accordance with an operation program for executing the return operation, control (storage operation) for returning the special screen device 205 to the home state is performed (S1513).

  In performing the storing operation for bringing the special screen 205A into the storing state, the effect control CPU 120 operates the lifting motor 205M to lower the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, and lowers the lifting frame 205F. The effect control CPU 120 sets the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR when the special screen 205A is stored. By setting the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR, the shift of the special screen 205A in the housed state is suppressed. If the special screen device 205 is already stored, the process of S1513 is omitted.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes control to move the projector 32 to the origin position in accordance with the operation program for executing the return operation (S1514). Specifically, the projector display control unit 213 shown in FIG. 8 controls the projector moving device 32A so as to return the projector 32 to the origin position. When the projector 32 is located at the origin position, the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is turned on, and the projector display control unit 213 stops the movement of the projector 32 based on the detection signal being turned on.

  By executing the processing of S1513 and S1514, the special screen 205A and the projector 32 can be returned to the initial positions regardless of the previous power-off state. Therefore, it is not necessary to back up the position at the previous power-off. In addition to returning the special screen 205A and the projector 32 to the initial positions, the operation of the special screen 205A and the projector 32 may be checked.

  The initial operation for returning the special screen 205A and the projector 32 to the initial position is also referred to as a short initial operation. In addition to returning the special screen 205A and the projector 32 to the initial position, the operation of the special screen 205A and the projector 32 is checked. The initial operation is also called long initial operation. When the initialization designation command is received, it is assumed that the game is not started immediately, so the long initial operation may be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts developing (transferring) all the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 into the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263 (S1515). The original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is compressed, and it takes time to read it. This is because after the compressed original image data is once transferred, it is necessary to expand the compressed data in the frame buffer area. Therefore, in the present embodiment, all original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 when the power is turned on is expanded in advance in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263. By developing (arranging) the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 in the frame buffer area in advance, the original image data can be quickly read out and used for production.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a power failure recovery designation command is stored among the initialization designation command or the power failure restoration designation command (S1516). Here, the initialization designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on while initializing all data stored in the backup RAM of the game control microcomputer 100. Thus, turning on the power while initializing the backup data is also called a cold start. The power failure recovery designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on while maintaining the data stored in the backup RAM of the game control microcomputer 100. Thus, turning on the power while maintaining the backup data is also referred to as hot start.

  An operator or the like who installs the gaming machine 1 can make a cold start or a hot start by a predetermined operation when the power is turned on. For example, a cold start can be performed at the time of initial startup or the like, and a hot start can be performed when an exceptional power interruption occurs due to a power failure or the like during a game.

  If it is determined in S1516 that the power failure recovery designation command is stored (S1516; YES), it is determined whether or not the expansion of the original image data started in S1515 is completed (S1517). If the development of the original image data is not completed (S1517; NO), the process waits until the development of the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is completed.

  When the development of the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is completed (S1517; YES), the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a specific image (S1518). The specific image may be an image that allows an operator or the like to confirm the focus adjustment of the projector 32, and may be a demo image. Note that the original image data of the specific image is included in the original image data expanded in the frame buffer area.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the use screen is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (S1519). In S1519, for example, the gaming state is determined from the gaming state specifying command transmitted from the main board 11 together with the initialization specifying command or the power failure recovery specifying command, and it is determined whether or not the high base state is set. Then, if it is in the high base state, it is determined that the used screen is the special screen 205A, and if it is in the low base state, it is determined that the used screen is the special screen 205A.

  When it is determined that the screen in use is the special screen 205A, the effect control CPU 120 executes control to raise the special screen 205A to the first position of the uppermost stage (S1520). In S1520, the effect control CPU 120 releases the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR, operates the lifting motor 205M, and raises the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 also raises the lifting frame 205F as the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR rise. The special screen 205A appears on the front side of the screen 5 as the elevating frame 205F rises and is gradually set. When the special screen 205A reaches the uppermost stage and the special screen 205A appears as a whole and is set, the control for raising the special screen 205A is terminated.

  When the special screen 205A is set, the effect control CPU 120 sets the focus of the projector 32 on the special screen 205A (S1521). In S1521, the effect control CPU 120 operates the projector moving device 32A to move the projector 32 from the origin position to the second normal position. Thereafter, the special screen device initial operation process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S1519 that the screen used is the main screen 5, the effect control CPU 120 sets the focus of the projector 32 on the main screen 5 (S1522). In S1522, the effect control CPU 120 operates the projector moving device 32A to move the projector 32 from the origin position to the first normal position. Thereafter, the special screen device initial operation process is terminated.

  When it is determined in S1516 that the initialization designation command is stored (S1516; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the screen to be used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (S1531). When it is determined that the screen in use is the special screen 205A, the effect control CPU 120 executes control to raise the special screen 205A to the first position on the uppermost stage (S1532). When the special screen 205A is set, the effect control CPU 120 sets the focus of the projector 32 on the special screen 205A (S1533).

  If it is determined in S1531 that the screen used is the main screen 5, the effect control CPU 120 sets the focus of the projector 32 on the main screen 5 (S1534). After executing the process of S1533 or S1534, the process waits until the focus of the projector 32 is set (S1535). After the focus of the projector 32 is set (S1535; YES), the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a specific image (S1536). Thereafter, the special screen device initial operation process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, at the time of hot start, the projector 32 projects a specific image after waiting for the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 to be developed in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263. Thereafter, the projection destination (use screen) of the projector is determined, and control for adjusting the focus in accordance with the projection destination is executed (S1517 to S1522). That is, in a state in which an image corresponding to the projection target member (used screen) set when the power is turned on is projected, the focal length is adjusted according to the projection target member. Yes. By doing so, the operation of focusing on the screen to be used is executed in a state where the specific image is projected by the projector 32, so that the operation of focusing can be accurately confirmed. In addition, by doing in this way at the time of hot start, the image display can be returned early.

  At the cold start, first, the projection destination (use screen) of the projector is determined, and control for adjusting the focus in accordance with the projection destination is executed. When the focusing is completed, the specific image is projected on the projector 32 (S1531 to S1536). That is, when the power is turned on, the image corresponding to the projection target member is projected after the process of matching the focal length according to the projection target member (used screen) is executed. It has become. In this way, since the focus is not changed in a state where the specific image is projected by the projector 32, it is possible to prevent the specific image from being blurred. Further, at the cold start, the focus can be surely confirmed by the specific image in a situation where there is no urgency such as at the time of factory shipment.

  Depending on whether it is a cold start or a hot start, the processing from S1516 is branched, but in the case of a hot start, the processing from S1531 to S1536 is performed contrary to the example shown in FIG. If it is a cold start, the processing of S1517 to S1522 may be executed. Further, the branch condition may be different.

  After starting the short initial operation (S1513, S1514) and image ROM development, even if any of S1517 to S1522 or S1531 to S1536 is executed, the above advantages are provided, so that it is a cold start or a hot start Regardless of whether or not, one of S1517 to S1522 or S1531 to S1536 may be executed. That is, as the initial operation of the projector 32, the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is converted into the frame of the SDRAM 263 regardless of whether it is a cold start or a hot start (regardless of conditions or the state of the gaming machine 1). Waiting for development in the buffer area, the projector 32 projects a specific image, then determines the projection destination (use screen) of the projector, and executes control to adjust the focus according to the projection destination (S1517 to S1522). You may do it. In addition, as an initial operation of the projector 32, regardless of whether it is a cold start or a hot start (regardless of conditions and the state of the gaming machine 1), first, the projection destination (use screen) of the projector is determined, and the projection is performed. Control for adjusting the focus that has been performed earlier is executed, and when the focus adjustment is completed, the projector 32 may project a specific image (S1531 to S1536). In this case, the power-on command that is divided into the initialization designation command and the power failure recovery designation command may be single.

  If NO is determined in S1516, the process for confirming the completion of the development of the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is not included, but the process is stored in the image data ROM 261 until the process of S1536 is executed. Processing for confirming completion of development of original image data may be executed. In S1535, the projector 32 stands by until the focus of the projector 32 is set. If the time until the focus is set is longer than the time until the completion of the development of the original image data, such a determination is made. Is no longer necessary. In this case, the development of the original image data and the focus adjustment of the projector 32 can be executed in parallel, so that the initial operation can be speeded up.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined in S1519 or S1531 whether or not the screen used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A, and the projector 32 is focused on the screen used based on the determination result. However, before S1519 or S1531, an operation of focusing the projector 32 on either the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (for example, the main screen 5) is performed, and then the processing of S1519 or S1531 is performed. If the screen used is not the main screen 5, the focus may be changed to the special screen 205A. If there is a bias in the frequency of use of the screen, the focus can be quickly adjusted by first focusing on the screen.

  Note that the initial operation may be executed at times other than when the power is turned on (for example, during demonstration production). In this way, it is possible to check the malfunction of the special screen device 205, etc., except when the power is turned on, and to return to the home position even when the special screen device 205, etc. is not at the home position. It becomes.

  Next, the projector monitoring process in S152 will be described. In the projector monitoring process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 32C (FIG. 7) that measures the internal temperature of the projector 32 is equal to or higher than a specific value (for example, 100 ° C.). (S1601). If the measured temperature is equal to or higher than a specific value (for example, 100 ° C.) (S1601; YES), the forced shutdown flag of the projector 32 is set to the on state (S1602), and the power of the projector 32 is forcibly turned off. The projection of the projector 32 is terminated (S1603).

  On the other hand, if the measured temperature is not a specific value (for example, 100 ° C.) or higher (S1601; NO), it is determined whether the measured temperature is a predetermined value (for example, 60 ° C.) or higher (S1604). If the measured temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (60 ° C.) (S1604; YES), it is determined whether the thermal error flag is on (S1605). If the thermal error flag is not on (S1605; NO), the thermal error flag is set to the on state (S1606), and the projection luminance of the projector 32 is lowered to the second luminance lower than the first luminance (S1607). The second luminance is, for example, a luminance with a duty ratio of 50%, and is lower than the first luminance (the duty ratio is 100%). Note that even when an image is projected onto the screen 5 or the like with the second luminance, the impression of a decrease in luminance seen by the player is less than that with the first luminance. That is, it is difficult to notice a decrease in luminance.

  On the other hand, it is determined whether or not the measured temperature is lower than a lower value (for example, 50 ° C.) (S1608). If the measured temperature is lower than the lower value (eg, 50 ° C.) (S1608; YES), it is determined whether or not the projection luminance of the projector 32 is the second luminance (S1609). If the projection brightness of the projector 32 is the second brightness (S1609; YES), the projection brightness of the projector 32 is returned to the first brightness (S1610). As described above, when it is determined in S1604 that the measured temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 60 ° C.) (S1604; YES), the projection luminance of the projector 32 is reduced to the second luminance (duty ratio is 50%). (S1607), the internal temperature of the projector 32 can be reduced except in the case of an emergency error (abnormality) such as an error name “projector temperature error” or “projector fan error” shown in FIG. Since measurement temperature can be maintained at 58 degrees C or less, it can suppress that measurement temperature becomes more than predetermined value (for example, 60 degreeC). If it is determined in S1608 that the measured temperature is lower than a lower value (for example, 50 ° C.) (S1608; YES), and after a predetermined time has passed with the lower value, the projection luminance of the projector 32 is changed to the first luminance (duty). The ratio may be returned to 100% (S1610).

  On the other hand, when the thermal error flag is not on (S1605; NO), when the measured temperature is not lower than a lower value (for example, 50 ° C.) (S1608; NO), when the projection luminance of the projector 32 is not the second luminance (S1609; NO). , S1603, S1607, or S1610, the process ends.

  Next, the variable display start waiting process executed in S170 of the effect control process (S75) will be described with reference to FIG. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a first change start command (or a second change start command) has been received (S1000). If it is determined in S1000 that the first variation start command (or the second variation start command) has not been received (S1000; NO), it is determined whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on (S1002). The demonstration effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not a customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demonstration performance flag is on (for example, the value “1”), this indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed, and when the demonstration performance flag is off (for example, the value “0”). Indicates that the customer waiting demonstration is not displayed. The value of the demonstration effect flag may be stored in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

  When it is determined in S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (S1002; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received (S1004). If it is determined in S1004 that no customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (S1004; NO), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1004 that a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (S1004; YES), the demonstration effect flag is set to ON (S1006), and the process data corresponding to the demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is set. (Production control pattern) is selected (S1008), and the production control process timer is started (S1010). Thereby, based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration production (customer waiting demonstration display) is started. Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received in the variable display start waiting process of S170 as the condition for starting the demonstration effect has been described. Is not limited to this. For example, the demonstration effect may be started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display was stopped. The demonstration effect may be started by detecting that the player is not in the gaming state using a sensor or the like.

  If it is determined in S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is on (S1002; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined operation (for example, stick controller 31A, push It is determined whether or not there is a predetermined operation using the button 31B, the cross button 31E, or the like (S1012). If it is determined in S1012 that there is no predetermined operation (S1012; NO), the variable display start waiting process in S170 is terminated. That is, when a predetermined operation using the stick controller 31A or the like is not performed during the demonstration production, the demonstration production is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1012 that there is a predetermined operation (S1012; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes menu processing (S1013). The menu processing in S1013 displays a menu on the screen 5 and allows the player to perform an operation according to the menu contents. After executing the process of S1013, the variable display start waiting process of S170 is terminated.

  When it is determined in S1000 that the first variation start command (or second variation start command) has been received (S1000; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. (S1022). If it is determined in S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is on (S1022; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the demonstration effect flag is reset to the off state (S1024). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (S1026). After executing the process of S1026, the variable display start waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (S1022; NO), the process of S1024 is omitted (skip), and the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process. After updating to “1” (S1026), the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  Next, the variable display effect processing executed in S172 of the effect control process (S75) shown in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on the effect control process timer value or the like (S541). As an example, in the processing of S541, the variable display time has elapsed when the production control process timer value is updated and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. Can be determined.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in S541 (S541; NO), it is determined whether or not it is the special screen appearance effect period for executing the special screen appearance effect (S542). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special screen appearance effect period when the decorative symbol variable display is being executed. In the special screen appearance effect period, a command corresponding to a specific change pattern (for example, a specific super reach change pattern for executing a specific super reach effect corresponding to executing the special screen appearance effect) is used as the change pattern designation command. Set when sent from. When it is determined in S542 that it is the special screen appearance effect period (S542; YES), special screen appearance effect processing is performed (S543).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special screen appearance effect process. The special screen appearance effect process shown in FIG. 24 is a process for projecting a predetermined effect image mainly on the main screen 5 and the special screen 205A. The effect control CPU 120 executes a special screen control process (not shown) for controlling the position of the special screen 205A in conjunction with the process.

  In the special screen control process, the effect control CPU 120 operates the elevating motor 205M until the special screen 205A reaches the uppermost stage in response to the start of the special screen appearance effect process, and the special screen 205A reaches the uppermost stage. If determined, the lifting motor 205M is stopped. As a result, the special screen 205A is set. Subsequently, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines that it is a special screen lowering period, which will be described later, the lifting motor 205M is operated to lower the lifting frame F. The special screen 205A is gradually stored on the front side of the screen 5 as the elevating frame 205F is lowered. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special screen 205A is accommodated based on the origin position signals transmitted from the left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR. When it is determined that the special screen 205A is stored, the lifting motor 205M is stopped, the lowering of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR is ended, and the lowering of the lifting frame 205F is also ended. Further, the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR are set to restrict the upward movement of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR.

  Now, the special screen appearance effect process shown in FIG. 24 will be described. In the special screen appearance effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special screen 205A is operable (S901). Here, when the special screen appearance effect process is started, the effect control CPU 120 executes the special screen control process and operates the lifting motor 205M to raise the special screen 205A, but operates the lifting motor 205M. Even if the control is performed, for some reason, for example, a malfunction occurs in the gear mechanism 205H that connects the lift motor 205M and the left slider 205SL or the right slider 205SR, or the left slider 205SL or the right slider 205SR and the lift frame 205F come off. It is conceivable that it will fall. Therefore, it is determined here whether or not to continue the special screen appearance effect. If the special screen 205A does not operate normally, the special screen reach effect described later will not be executed.

  When it is determined that the special screen 205A is not operable (S901; NO), a special screen non-appearance effect that projects an effect image on the screen (main screen) 5 is executed (S902). In the special screen non-appearance effect, the effect is executed by projecting the projection image on the screen 5 instead of executing the reach effect by the projection image of the special screen 205A. Here, in the present embodiment, when the specific super reach effect is started, the projection image from the projector 32 is displayed in the first color mode as the monochrome mode. When the special screen non-appearance effect of S902 is executed, the color tone changing effect for changing the projected image from the first color mode to the second color mode as the color mode is not executed. Therefore, the projection image at the time of executing the special screen non-appearance effect remains in the first color mode as the monochrome mode. The color change effect will be described in detail later.

  In addition, as a configuration in which the determination process in S901 and the execution process of the special screen non-appearance effect in S902 are not provided, the effect by the projected image may be continued even if the drive mechanism of the special screen 205A is defective. . As described above, the special screen control process for controlling the movement of the special screen 205A is a process different from the special screen appearance effect process for performing the projection control of the effect image. Even if there is, the effect by the projected image is continued.

  In the special screen control process for controlling the movement of the special screen 205A, the storage state of the special screen 205A is determined based on the origin position signals transmitted from the left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR, and the upper left sensor Based on the origin position signal transmitted from 205ZL and the upper right end sensor 205ZR, the set state of the special screen 205A is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and more sensors may be provided in the movable range of the special screen 205A, or a sensor (such as an optical sensor) capable of sequentially detecting which position the special screen 205A is currently in is provided. If it is determined that some trouble has occurred in the movement of the special screen 205A even during the movement (in the middle of ascent or descent), a special screen non-appearance effect (S902) is executed, or a predetermined image is projected (S904). Or S909) may not be executed, or focus change processing (S905 or S910) may not be executed. In this way, even if some trouble occurs in the special screen 205A, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that occurs in the projected image.

  Returning to FIG. 24, when it is determined that the special screen 205A is operable (S901; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special screen rising period (S903). The special screen rising period may be set in advance so as to be synchronized with the drive control of the special screen 205A by the special screen control process in the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content of the special screen appearance effect. The same applies to each period such as the special screen uppermost stop period, the special screen lowering period, and the special screen storage period, which are the determination targets in the processes of S906, S908, and S914 described later.

  When it is determined that it is the special screen rising period (S903; YES), the effect control CPU 120 projects a predetermined image (S904). The predetermined image may be an image projected in S1529, or may be an image different from this image. Subsequently, a predetermined image is projected on the projector 32, and a focus change (from main to special) process for changing the focus of the projected image from the main screen 5 to the special screen 205A is executed (S905). That is, the focus is adjusted according to the special screen 205A.

  After execution of S905 or when it is not the special screen rising period (S903; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special screen uppermost stage stop period corresponds to the period during which the special screen 205A is stopped at the uppermost stage. Is determined (S908). If it is determined that the special screen top stage stop period is reached (S908), the special screen reach effect is displayed on the special screen 205A and executed (S907).

  After execution of S907 or when it is not the special screen top stage stop period (S908; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special screen 205A is in the special screen lowering period corresponding to the period during which the special screen 205A is descending. (S908). If it is determined that it is the special screen lowering period (S908; YES), a predetermined image is projected on the projector 32 (S909). The predetermined image may be an image projected in S904 or an image different from this image. Subsequently, a predetermined image is projected on the projector 32, and a focus change process (from special to main) for changing the focus of the projected image from the special screen 205A to the main screen 5 is executed (S910). That is, the focus is adjusted according to the screen 5.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color tone change effect execution determination flag is on (S911). If the color tone change effect execution determination flag is on (S911; YES), the color tone change effect is executed (S912). On the other hand, when the color tone change effect execution determination flag is in the off state (S911; NO), the color tone non-change effect is executed (S913). Here, the “color tone changing effect” is to change the color tone of the image projected by the projector 32 in accordance with the movement of the special screen 205A from the set state (an example of the first position) to the storage state (an example of the second position). It is a production to do. On the other hand, the “color tone non-change effect” is an effect that does not change the color tone of the image projected by the projector 32 in accordance with the movement of the special screen 205A. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the color tone non-change effect is determined, the color tone change effect is not executed.

  Whether or not the color tone changing effect is executed is determined in the variable display start setting process (S171) shown in FIG. Here, in the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines a final stop symbol or the like that becomes a final decorative symbol as a variable symbol display result. The effect control CPU 120 displays the final stop symbol based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. decide. For example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, “probability change (big hit)”, etc. is there. If the special figure display result is “losing” and the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern, the production control CPU 120 determines the combination of the final decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination, and the non-reach If it is not a variation pattern, the combination of the definite decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined. In this case, a decorative symbol with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. . The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating random values for determining the decorative symbols of each combination updated by the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 and stores them in the ROM 121 in advance. Various finalized decorative symbols may be determined by referring to the stored decorative symbol determination table for each combination. When the variation pattern is a quasi-continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 also determines a combination of decorative symbols (temporary stop symbols) to be temporarily stopped and displayed. For example, after the final stop symbol is determined, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of determining whether or not to execute the color tone changing effect when the variation pattern corresponds to “specific super reach”. In addition, it is desirable that the big hit expectation degree of the variation pattern in which the specific super reach effect is executed is high. For example, the expectation level for jackpot may be the highest in reach production. By doing so, the appearance of the special screen 205A can increase the player's expectation.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the color tone changing effect at a predetermined determination rate. For example, depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit (specific super reach)” or “losing (specific super reach)”, the execution ratio of the color tone change effect and the color tone non-change effect is determined. When the tone change effect is executed, the variable display result is more likely to be a “hit” than when the tone change effect is not executed (when the tone non-change effect is executed). ing. Further, when the color tone non-change effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “lost” is higher than when the color tone change effect is executed. Since it did in this way, it can be made to pay attention to whether a color tone change production is performed. This determination example is defined by, for example, a table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, and the effect control CPU 120 uses a random number value for determining the tone change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Various numerical decisions are made by extracting the numerical data shown and referring to the table. For example, the color tone change effect execution determination flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is set to an on state when execution of the color tone change effect is determined, and cleared to an off state after the execution of S912 and S913.

  After execution of S912 and S913, or when NO is determined in S908, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a special screen storage period corresponding to a period in which the special screen 205A is stopped in the storage state. (S914). If it is determined that it is the special screen storage period (S914; YES), the winning result display effect is displayed on the main screen 5 (S915). The winning result display effect is an effect that is displayed on the main screen 5 after the special screen 205A is in the stored state, and is an effect in which a big hit combination or a lost combination is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . After the processes of S915 and S902, or when it is determined that it is not the special screen storage period (S914; NO), the special screen appearance effect process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 23, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines that it is not the special screen appearance effect period after S543 or in S542 (S542; NO), for example, in the effect control pattern during special figure change corresponding to the change pattern. Based on the setting or the like, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbols (S548), the variable display during presentation process is ended.

  Further, when the variable display time has elapsed in S541 (S541; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (S549). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (S549; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in S549 (S549; YES), for example, a display result in a variable symbol display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol is performed (S550). Further, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for specifying the hit start designation command (S551). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S552), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Next, the error notification process executed in S67 of the notification control process (S55) shown in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of an error notification process for notifying the occurrence of an error when various errors are detected in the gaming machine 1. In the special screen appearance effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether an error command notifying that an error has occurred has been received from the main board 11 or whether an error has been detected on the effect control board 12 side. Determination is made (S701). In S701, it is determined whether or not any new error has been detected in the main board 11 or the effect control board 12.

  As shown in FIG. 28, priorities are set for various errors in the gaming machine 1. Speaking in order of priority, vibration motor abnormality error, accessory first start error, projector temperature error, projector fan error, projector temperature rise notification, magnet error (magnetic detection error), vibration detection abnormality, illegal winning error, RAM The order is clear and doors open. For this reason, when a plurality of errors occur at the same time, an error with a higher priority is notified preferentially over an error with a lower priority. For example, when a magnet error and vibration detection abnormality occur at the same time, only a magnet error with higher priority is notified (such as image display notification or sound notification shown in FIG. 28), or the magnet error is vibrated. It is possible to make notifications more emphasized than detection abnormalities (for example, displaying an image display notification of a magnet error larger than an image display notification of a vibration detection abnormality or superimposing it on a higher level). Examples of errors that can be detected on the main board 11 include errors such as magnet errors, vibration detection abnormalities, illegal winning errors, RAM clearing, and door opening. When these errors are detected on the main board 11 side, processing such as a game stop is executed, and an error command capable of specifying the content of the error is transmitted to the effect control board 12 side. Also, errors that can be detected on the production control board 12 side include a vibration motor abnormality error of the operation means, an initial activation error of an accessory (movable object, special screen device, etc.), a projector temperature error, a projector fan error, and a projector temperature rise. There are errors such as notifications. As described above, regarding the projector temperature rise notification, when the projector temperature rise occurs (when the internal temperature of the projector 32 becomes 60 ° C. or higher), the error notification is not executed immediately, but the next power-on. Based on this, projector temperature rise notification is executed.

  If an error command has been received or an error has been detected on the effect control board 12 side (S701; YES), it is determined whether an error flag other than the forced shutdown flag and the thermal error flag is on (S701A). If an error flag other than the forced shutdown flag and the thermal error flag is on (S701; YES), it is determined whether the screen used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (S702).

  In S702, it may be determined whether the screen to be used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A depending on whether the special screen 205A is in the first position or the second position. When it is determined that the special screen 205A is not in the first position or the second position (the special screen 205A is in operation), for example, the screen to be used is temporarily determined as one of The screen to be used may be determined when it is determined that the special screen 205A is in the first position or the second position (for example, in S711 described later). Further, the screen to be used may be determined from the operation control state of the motor.

  Control for displaying the first error image as an error notification image for notifying an error other than the emergency error notification and the power-on error notification on the main screen 5 when the use screen is determined to be the main screen 5 Is executed (S703). In step S <b> 703, the effect control CPU 120 displays a first error image corresponding to the detected error (an error image for the main screen 5 other than the emergency error notification and the power-on error notification) on the main screen 5. 32 (display control unit 123) may be controlled.

  When it is determined that the screen in use is the special screen 205A, control for displaying the second error image on the special screen 205A as an error notification image other than the emergency error notification and the power-on error notification is executed (S704). . In S704, the effect control CPU 120 causes the special screen 205A to display a second error image corresponding to the detected error (an error image for the special screen 205A other than the emergency error notification and the power-on error notification) on the special screen 205A. 32 (display control unit 123) may be controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the screen used and displays an error notification image corresponding to the screen used. Therefore, it is possible to display a suitable error notification image corresponding to the screen used. Further, when an error occurs on the main board 11 side, it is only necessary to notify the occurrence of the error on the main board 11 side regardless of the screen used, that is, the display destination and display mode of the error notification image on the main board 11 side. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden on the main board 11 side regarding error notification.

  The first error image displayed on the main screen 5 and the second error image displayed on the special screen 205A are error notification images having different display modes even when the same error is notified. . For example, the first error image may be an error notification image that matches the size and shape of the main screen 5, and the second error image may be an error notification image that matches the size and shape of the special screen 205A.

  Specifically, the main screen 5 includes a flat display area 5A and a stereoscopic display area 5B. If the error notification image straddles the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B, the image is distorted and visibility and aesthetics are deteriorated. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27A, the first error image (image informing of error A in FIG. 27) may be displayed on the central three-dimensional part 5BC. Note that the first error image may be displayed in a plurality of stereoscopic display areas so that characters and images do not straddle, or the first error image may be displayed in the flat display area 5A. That is, the first error image may be an error notification image suitable for display on the main screen 5. In addition, when projecting an error notification image in a manner that can ensure the visibility and aesthetics of the error notification image, such as when projecting an image in consideration of the protrusion of the stereoscopic display region 5B, the flat display region 5A and the stereoscopic display The first error image may be displayed across the area 5B. Further, since the special screen 205A is a flat surface, as shown in FIG. 27B, the second error image (the image informing of the error A in FIG. 27) is displayed on the entire surface of the special screen 205A. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the first error image displayed on the main screen 5 and the second error image displayed on the special screen 205A are error notification images having different display modes even when the same error is notified. In particular, the display area is different. Thereby, a suitable error notification image can be displayed according to the projection destination of the projector 32. When the display area of the error notification image is made different, the error notification image itself may be the same image that is different only in size.

  A plurality of first error images and second error images are prepared for each error type in order to notify various errors. The error notification image such as the first error image and the second error image may be composed of characters, images, or a combination thereof. Instead of preparing image data corresponding to both of the first error image and the second error image in advance, only one image data corresponding to one of them is prepared and the one image data is processed. Then, it may be converted into image data corresponding to the other (for example, enlarged or reduced). By doing so, the capacity of the image data can be reduced. Alternatively, basic image data may be prepared, the basic image data may be processed and converted into image data for the first error image and image data for the second error image. Also, the display method of the first error image and the second error image is arbitrary, and the image may be completely different as long as various errors can be notified.

  Returning to FIG. 25, after the processing of S703 or S704, the CPU 120 for effect control executes another error notification control by sound, lamp, or the like (S705). Then, an error flag corresponding to the error detected in S701 is set to an on state (S706). Note that the thermal error flag is set to an on state in S1606 of FIG. 21, and the forced shutdown flag is set to an on state in S1602 of FIG. For this reason, the thermal error flag and the forced shutdown flag are not set to the on state in S706.

  Here, an error flag corresponding to all errors is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and when any error occurs, the error flag corresponding to the error is set to an ON state (S706, S1602,. S1606). When the error is resolved (when the cancellation condition shown in FIG. 28 is satisfied), the error flag corresponding to the error is reset to the off state. In this way, it is possible to determine which error has occurred among a plurality of types of errors by using the error flag.

  After the processing of S706, or when no error command is received and no error is detected on the side of the effect control board 12 (S701; NO), it is determined whether any of the error flags is on (S707). . If none of the error flags is in an on state (S707; NO), the error notification process is terminated.

  If any one of the error flags is in an on state (S707; YES), whether or not an error clear command notifying that the error has been resolved is received from the main board 11, or the error is eliminated on the effect control board 12 side. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (S708). When the error clear command has been received or when it is detected that the error has been resolved on the side of the effect control board 12 (S708; YES), the error notification control being executed is terminated (S709). Then, the error flag corresponding to the resolved error is reset to the off state (S710), and the error notification process is terminated.

  If any error flag is on, no error clear command is received, and it is not detected that the error has been resolved on the side of the effect control board 12 (S708; NO), the same processing as S702 is executed. Thus, it is determined whether the screen to be used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (S711). And control for displaying the 1st error image or the 2nd error image corresponding to a use screen is performed by performing the same processing as S703 or S704 (S712, S713). Thereafter, the error notification process is terminated.

  Thus, even during error notification, the screen used is determined and an error image corresponding to the determination result is displayed. Therefore, even if the screen used is switched during error notification, the error image corresponding to the screen used is supported. Can be displayed on the screen. If the screen used is switched during the display of the error image, the predetermined image to be displayed when the focus is changed may not be displayed in order to prioritize the error notification.

  Note that during the error notification, the game may not proceed, so there is a low possibility that the screen used will be switched. Therefore, instead of determining the screen to be used by executing the processing of S711 each time during error notification, the screen to be used is determined by executing the processing of S711 every predetermined period (for example, every 5 seconds). The error notification image may be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to display an error notification image corresponding to the switching of the screen to be used while reducing the processing load on the effect control CPU 120. In addition, when it is known that the screen to be used is very unlikely to be switched or the screen to be used is not switched depending on the error type, the processing of S711 is omitted and the screen to be used is determined during error notification. The processing may not be executed.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of a display control command (signal, command) transmitted to the display control unit 123 (more specifically, the projector control unit 260, VDP 262) in order to display the error image by the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, an error notification command for displaying an error notification image on the main screen 5 and an error notification for displaying an error notification image on the special clean 205A for each of a plurality of types of errors. And a command.

  The error notification command (main screen) is a control data for projecting the first error image corresponding to the type of error on the projector 32 and the focus of the projector 32 on the main screen 5 (controls the projector moving device 32A, Control data for moving the projector 32 to the first normal position). In the processing of S703 in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 may transmit these commands to the display control unit 123 (projector control unit 260).

  The error notification command (special screen) is a control data for projecting the second error image corresponding to the type of error on the projector 32 and the focus of the projector 32 on the special screen 205A (controls the projector moving device 32A, Control data for moving the projector 32 to the second normal position). In the processing of S704 in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 may transmit these commands to the display control unit 123 (projector control unit 260).

  As shown in FIG. 26, an error clear command is also provided to end the display of the error image when the error is resolved. The error clear command is a common command regardless of the display destination (use screen) of the error notification image. In the processing of S709 in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 may transmit these commands to the display control unit 123 (projector control unit 260). Since the error clear command is common regardless of the screen used, an increase in the number of commands can be suppressed.

  According to the above embodiment, the predetermined error notification (projector temperature increase notification in FIG. 28) is not executed when it is determined that a predetermined event (internal temperature increase of the projector 32) has occurred (processing in S701A and S708A). Is executed based on the next time the power is turned on (executed immediately after the power is turned on or after elapse of a predetermined time (for example, several minutes) after the power is turned on). The “predetermined event” referred to in this embodiment is an irregular event that does not need to be notified to the player but needs to be notified to the game store personnel. That is, the predetermined error notification is executed, for example, when the power is turned on at the start of business of the game store, so that only the game store official can recognize the error notification and is known to the player. There is nothing. Accordingly, it is possible to reliably notify the game store personnel while preventing the player from being aware of the occurrence of the predetermined error.

  Specifically, the projector temperature rise notification is not executed when it is determined that the internal temperature of the projector 32 has become equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 60 ° C.) (the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of S701A and S708A). This is executed based on the next time the power is turned on (effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of S63 to S66). Thus, it is possible to reliably notify the game store personnel while preventing the player from being aware of the projector temperature rise.

  Further, based on the determination that the internal temperature rise of the projector 32 has occurred, the projection brightness of the projector 32 is lowered to the second brightness lower than the first brightness while the gaming machine 1 is in operation, so that the game is continued. However, temperature rise can be suppressed. Thereby, the thermal runaway of the projector 32 can be prevented without stopping the game.

  Further, the projection brightness of the projector 32 when the power is turned on is set to the first brightness regardless of whether the information (such as a thermal error flag) regarding the determination result is held in the RAM 122 of the effect control board 12. Therefore, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the predetermined error occurrence condition has been canceled. Further, after the predetermined error notification is executed, the thermal error flag held in the RAM 122 is deleted, so that the storage capacity of the RAM 122 can be minimized.

  Further, the projector temperature rise notification is executed for a predetermined period (30 seconds as shown in FIG. 28) based on the power being turned on, and is not executed after the predetermined period elapses. The notification can be recognized and is not known to the player.

  In addition, when it is determined that the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 32C is equal to or higher than a specific value (100 ° C.) exceeding a predetermined value (60 ° C.), an emergency error notification that is a specific error notification different from the projector temperature rise notification (Sound notification corresponding to the error names “projector temperature error” and “projector fan error” shown in FIG. 28) is executed (effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S62), and the projection by the projector 32 is terminated (S1603). An effect control CPU 120 that executes processing. Such an emergency error notification that needs to be notified immediately can be notified immediately to a game store official or the like. Further, by terminating the projection by the projector 32, the suppression of the temperature rise can be started immediately, and the internal temperature of the projector 32 can be prevented from rising above a specific value (100 ° C.).

  Further, since the projector temperature rise notification is executed based on the information held in the RAM 122 (thermal error flag) and the time measured by the time measuring means (RTC), whether the power is turned on at the start of business of the amusement store. It is possible to determine whether the power is restored during the business hours of the store, and it is possible to suitably determine whether it is time to execute the projector temperature rise notification.

  In addition, light emitting means (such as a lamp arranged on the game board 2 and a game effect lamp 9 of the gaming machine frame 3) are provided, and when it is determined that the projector temperature has risen, the gaming machine 1 is in operation. The projection brightness of the projector 32 may be lowered to the second brightness, and the light emission brightness of the light emitting means such as the game effect lamp 9 may be lowered to a brightness lower than the normal brightness. According to this, not only the projection brightness of the projector 32 is lowered, but also the light emission brightness of the game effect lamp 9 and the like is lowered, so that the temperature rise of the gaming machine 1 as a whole can be reduced.

  Next, an example of the special screen appearance effect operation will be described. As described above, the special screen appearance effect is executed during the execution period of the specific super reach effect. The special screen 205A does not appear until the special screen appearance effect is executed except for the initial operation, and is projected from the projector 32 onto the main screen 5 when the special screen 205A does not appear. The focus of the image projected from the projector 32 is in accordance with the main screen 5.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbols is started, in the state where the reach is established (reach state), two decorative symbols are displayed as the reach symbols at the upper left and right positions of the main screen 5, respectively, and the decorative symbol is displayed at the position between them. The symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The decorative symbols displayed on the left and right are the common “7” symbols. In the center of the main screen 5, a main character displayed in the main character image MC (hereinafter also referred to as “main character MC”) is displayed. In accordance with the establishment of such reach, an effect (specific super reach effect) corresponding to the specific super reach is executed. The specific super reach effect is an effect including a special screen reach effect and a color tone change effect (or a color tone non-change effect). When the specific super reach effect is started, the projection image from the projector 32 is displayed in the first color mode as the monochrome mode. When the color tone changing effect is executed, the image displayed on the main screen 5 among the projected images is displayed in the second color mode as the color mode. The color aspect in the present embodiment is based on a combination of three primary colors and four primary colors, and includes a full color aspect. When the color tone changing effect is not executed (when the color tone non-changing effect is executed), for example, the projected image from the projector 32 is monochrome until the specific super reach effect ends or the decorative design is stopped. The mode remains.

  When reach is established, the elevating frame 205F rises on the front side of the main screen 5, and the special screen 205A gradually appears on the front side of the main screen 5. While the elevating frame 205F is raised and the special screen 205A is set, the effect control CPU 120 changes the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 from the focus corresponding to the main screen 5 to the focus corresponding to the special screen 205A. change.

  Here, while the special screen 205A is set, a part of the image projected from the projector 32 is displayed on the main screen 5, and the other part is displayed on the special screen 205A. Further, the distance from the projector 32 to the main screen 5 is different from the distance from the special screen 205A. For this reason, the image projected from the projector 32 when the special screen 205A is set has a focus corresponding to one of the main screen 5 and the special screen 205A, but the image projected on the other is in focus. May not be suitable for the player.

  Therefore, when the special screen 205A is set, the effect control CPU 120 projects a predetermined image with no white pattern as an image projected from the projector 32. Since the predetermined image does not include an image that allows the player to recognize a predetermined shape such as a person, a character, or a design, even if there is no focus, the player feels less uncomfortable. Further, even if the focus is changed while the predetermined image is displayed, the uncomfortable feeling given to the player is also small. In the present embodiment, a predetermined image with no white pattern is projected while the special screen device 205 is set, or when the special screen device 205 is advanced or lowered, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined image with no white pattern may be projected only while the special screen device 205 is moving up or down. Moreover, not only a white no pattern but black display, a light emission mode display, etc. may be sufficient.

  Then, the predetermined image is continuously projected from the projector 32 until the elevating frame 205F rises and the special screen 205A appears and enters the set state. Even after the set state, the predetermined image may be continuously projected for a predetermined period. After the special screen 205A is set and the projection of the predetermined image is finished, a special screen reach effect is executed. For example, the effect may be displayed in a first color mode as a monochrome mode, and may be executed in a moving image mode in which the main character MC, other characters, background display, and the like are changed.

  When the special screen reach effect ends, the special screen 205A starts to descend. Then, for example, immediately after the special screen 205A starts to descend, the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 is changed from the special screen 205A to that corresponding to the main screen 5. In this case, a predetermined image may be projected from the projector 32 in accordance with the focus change timing, as in the case where the special screen 205A is raised. Thereby, when changing a focus, the discomfort given to a player can be reduced.

  After the focus is changed to that corresponding to the main screen 5, a color change effect is executed in accordance with the movement of the special screen 205A from the set state to the stored state. The color tone changing effect is executed according to each of the special screen 205A in which the appearance area gradually narrows downward and the main screen 5 in which the exposure area gradually expands downward. Specifically, among the projected images from the projector 32, the image displayed on the special screen 205A that is gradually narrowed is displayed in the first color mode as the monochrome mode, and is gradually enlarged. The image displayed in the second color mode as the color mode is displayed. In this way, by changing the color tone of the projected image in conjunction with the operation of the special screen 205A, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. When the color tone non-change effect is executed, the image projected on the main screen 5 remains unchanged as the first color mode as the monochrome mode. In this case, the images projected on the main screen 5 and the special screen 205A remain in the same first color mode. In this way, by providing a pattern that changes the color tone and a pattern that does not change the color tone, it can be noted whether or not the color tone changing effect is executed. Further, the ratio of controlling the big hit is higher when the color tone changing effect is executed than when the color tone non-changing effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player more interested in whether or not the color tone changing effect is executed, and to improve the game entertainment.

  As the special screen 205A descends, a color tone changing effect is executed, and after the special screen 205A enters the stowed state, the main character MC is displayed on the special screen 205A, and then a big hit of “7” “7” “7” The combination is stopped. In the present embodiment, the image projected on the main screen 5 is the second color mode as the color mode. When the variable display result is determined to be “losing (specific super reach)”, for example, after displaying characters other than the main character MC, the reach / losing combination may be stopped and displayed. In the case of loss, the image projected on the main screen 5 after the special screen 205A is stored may be returned from the second color mode as the color mode to the first color mode as the monochrome mode. In this way, the special screen appearance effect ends. When the color tone changing effect is not executed (when the color tone non-changing effect is executed), the projected image is not changed from the first color mode to the second color mode, and even if the special screen 205A is lowered, The first color mode as the monochrome mode before the descent of the special screen 205A is maintained.

  Here, the special screen 205A is set, and the effect image in the special screen reach effect and the effect image during the execution of the color change effect are the same type. Specifically, the images before and after the color tone is changed by the color tone changing effect may be at least those showing the same effect content. An image showing the same effect content is, for example, a common icon image or character image (here, the main character MC) in the image before and after the color tone is changed by the color tone changing effect, or a background pattern (background The image pattern etc. may be common. In addition, even if the common image is not used, the story in the specific super reach production and the special screen reach production is inherited even during the color change production, so the images before and after the color change by the color change production are changed. The same content may be shown. Further, in the present embodiment, the color tone changing effect can be executed while the specific super reach effect is in progress, and the color tone changing effect is executed in the process in which the video (moving image) progresses according to the effect. As described above, the effect image is displayed in the still image mode during the execution of the color tone change effect, and the images before and after the color tone is changed by the color tone change effect may be exactly the same except that the color tone is different. In the above, when the special screen 205A is in the set state, the projection image is displayed in the first color mode as the monochrome mode, and is projected onto the main screen 5 that is gradually exposed as the special screen 205A is lowered. Although the example in which the image is the second color mode as the color mode has been described, the color mode may be changed to the monochrome mode. That is, when the special screen 205A is in the set state, the projected image is displayed in the first color mode as the color mode, and the image projected on the main screen that is gradually exposed as the special screen 205A descends is displayed in the monochrome mode. It is good also as a 2nd color aspect as.

  Further, the first color mode and the second color mode are not limited to those in which one is a monochrome mode and the other is a color mode. The first color mode and the second color mode can adopt various modes as long as the player can make a difference that can be recognized as “the hue and color have changed”. For example, one of the first color mode and the second color mode may be a color mode and the other may not be a monochrome mode (for example, a mode expressed by gradation of a single color (such as red)). Further, one of the first color mode and the second color mode may be monochrome and the other may not be monochrome, or one may be a single color mode based on red and the other may be a single color mode based on blue (first The single color mode and the second color mode may be different from each other. Further, one of the first color mode and the second color mode may be a color mode or a monochrome mode, and the other may be a sepia mode. Also, one of the first color mode and the second color mode and the other may be in a negative / positive inversion relationship. Also, the difference between the first color mode and the second color mode is such that at least one of saturation, brightness, and contrast is different, so that the player can recognize a change in color tone. It may be.

  Further, in the color tone changing effect, not all of the image projected on the main screen 5 that is gradually exposed may be displayed in the second color mode. That is, at least a part of the image projected on the main screen 5 may be displayed in the second color mode in the color tone changing effect. For example, an image showing important information in a game may be changed to the second color mode without changing to the second color mode, and the color change effect may be executed for the other images to be the second color mode. For example, the decorative pattern (the number “7”), the so-called fourth pattern, and the right-handed notification image when the big prize opening is on the right side of the game area, etc., are not changed to the second color mode. The color mode may be left as it is, and the color change effect may be performed on the main character MC or the background image to obtain the second color mode. In other words, the color pattern of the decorative design or the like may not be changed even during the color tone changing effect. In this way, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that an image showing important information in the game changes. On the other hand, the character image such as the main character MC and the background image are not changed to the second color mode and remain in the first color mode, and a color change effect is executed for an image showing important information such as a decorative pattern in the game. Then, by using the second color mode, the player may be surprised and the interest may be improved. Further, the projection image displayed on the main screen 5 at the start of the specific super reach effect and the projection image displayed on the special screen 205A at the start of the special screen reach effect are not all in the first color mode. Also good. It suffices that at least a part of these projected images has the first color mode.

  In addition, an area (an important display area) for displaying an image indicating important information in a game may be provided in advance at an end portion (for example, an upper end portion) of the main screen 5 or the like. In the present embodiment, an example in which the special screen 205A reaches the upper end of the main screen 5 in the set state of the special screen 205A has been shown, but, for example, an area that is not covered by the special screen 205A even in the set state of the special screen 205A And the area may be set as an important display area. In this way, since an image showing important information in the game is displayed on the main screen 5 without being influenced by the behavior of the special screen 205A, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and to make the user friendly is there.

  In the above, the example in which the projection image at the start of the specific super reach effect is, for example, the first color mode as the monochrome mode has been described, but the projection image that was the color mode at the start of the specific super reach effect is In the case where the first color mode is set in response to the start of the screen reach effect and the color tone change effect is subsequently performed, the image projected onto the main screen 5 that is gradually exposed may be set as the second color mode. In addition, the image projected on the main screen 5 after the color change effect is executed and the special screen 205 </ b> A is in the retracted state may remain in the second color mode or may be returned to the first color mode. Good.

  Further, before the execution of the color tone change effect (or the color tone non-change effect), the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 is changed from the focus corresponding to the special screen 205A to the focus corresponding to the main screen 5 (see S910). However, the focus may be changed according to the main screen 5 during or after the execution of the color change effect. For example, when the special screen 205 is stored and the main screen 5 is completely exposed, the focus is suddenly changed to a focus corresponding to the main screen 5 so that the blurred projected image suddenly becomes clear. Can bring a surprise to the player. In addition, by deliberately omitting the predetermined image projection (see S909) immediately after the start of the lowering of the special screen 205A, blurring due to out of focus may be used as one aspect of the effect, and the player may be surprised. Similarly, the projection processing of the predetermined image in S909 may be omitted.

  In the above description, the example in which the color tone changing effect is performed when the special screen 205A moves (lowers) from the set state to the stored state has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. When the special screen 205A moves (rises) from the stored state to the set state, a color tone changing effect may be performed. Further, a color change effect may be performed both when the special screen 205A is lowered and when it is raised. In this case, an effect pattern capable of changing the color tone when the special screen 205A is lowered from the set state to the stored state and an effect pattern capable of changing the color tone when the special screen 205A is raised from the stored state to the set state are provided. In the case where the performance according to the other performance pattern is executed rather than the one performance pattern, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state) is increased, so that the gaming interest is improved. Also good.

  In the gaming machine 1, the special screen appearance effect in which the special screen 205A appears is executed in the specific super reach effect when the specific super reach variation pattern is determined. When a specific super reach production is executed, the big hit expectation is increased. In this way, the special screen appearance effect is executed in the specific super reach effect with a high expectation degree of jackpots, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, it is a condition that the special screen 205A operates normally when executing the special screen appearance effect. Therefore, in the special screen appearance effect, when the special screen 205A rises, the special screen reach effect is executed, and when the special screen 205A does not rise, the special screen non-appearance effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the image projected on the main screen 5 from being defective by performing the focusing even though the special screen 205A is not operating normally.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, normal operation confirmation processing (processing for executing a long initial operation) for confirming the normal operation of the special screen 205A when the power is turned on can be executed. At this time, during the execution of the normal operation confirmation process, an image with a focus according to the special screen 205A is projected based on the normal operation of the special screen 205A. For this reason, it can be confirmed that the focus adjustment control is operating normally.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined event is an increase in the internal temperature of the projector 32. However, the predetermined event may be an increase in the ambient temperature of the projector 32 or a temperature increase in related parts, and various display means other than the projector 32 (liquid crystal display device, EL The temperature of a display or the like may be increased, or the temperature of a part related to the display means may be increased. The motor or mechanism of an accessory (movable object, special screen device, etc.) of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or slot machine) A vibration failure (for example, a vibration motor included in an operation unit or the like may detect a vibration motor abnormality error when a vibration detection sensor (not shown) detects a vibration of a predetermined threshold value or more. It may be more than a specified value that is lower than the threshold (that is, vibration occurrence error such as weak vibration is detected). La information storage may be one (an error flag to ON) to. In the above embodiment, error notification is executed in S55, but in the special screen device initial operation process shown in FIG. 19 and the administrator setting process (not shown) provided in the effect control process process (S75). Error notification may be executed.

  In the embodiment described above, the hold display LED 34 is provided as the light emitting means on the screen 5 (the portion to be projected by the projector 32), but other light emitting means may be provided. For example, you may display what is called a 4th symbol which shows the change situation of 4 A of 1st special symbol display apparatuses and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B in the screen 5 by light emission means, such as LED. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the site | part which displays a hold display and this time display as specific information regarding a game of the screen 5 protruded ahead (player side) rather than 5 A of plane display areas. The specific information related to the game is not limited to this, and the specific information may be a decorative symbol, a fourth symbol, a preview image, a right-handed notification image when the big prize opening is on the right side of the game area, or the like.

(A1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a gaming machine 1), wherein a projection unit (for example, a projector 32) that projects an image, and a projection target member on which an image is projected from the projection unit are a first projection target A member and a second projection member (for example, main screen 5 and special screen 205A), and determining whether the projection target of the projection means is the first projection member or the second projection member. It further includes determination means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of S702), and the projection means can project a corresponding error image based on the occurrence of an error, and when the error image is projected. And projecting the error image (for example, the first error image or the second error image) corresponding to the projection target member to be projected based on the determination result by the determination unit. . Therefore, a suitable error image can be displayed according to the projection target.

(A2) Game control means (for example, main board 11) for controlling the progress of the game, and effect control means (for example, effect control board) for controlling the effect device including the projection means based on a command transmitted by the game control means 12), the game control means transmits an error command corresponding to the type of error based on the occurrence of an error, and the effect control means determines the received error command and the determination by the determination means Based on the result, the projection unit may be controlled to project the error image (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of S703 or S704). Therefore, the processing load of the game control means can be reduced.

(A3) After the error command is received, the effect control unit holds error information corresponding to the error command until the corresponding error is canceled, and when the error information is held by the determination unit When the determination result changes, control may be performed so as to change the projection target of the projection unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of S711 to S713). Therefore, a suitable error image can be displayed according to the projection target.

(A4) The error image projected onto the first projection member may have a different display mode or display area from the error image projected onto the second projection member (for example, FIG. 27). Therefore, a suitable error image can be displayed according to the projection target.

(A5) After receiving the error command, the effect control means holds error information corresponding to the error command until the corresponding error is canceled, and every time when the error information is held When the determination is performed by the determination unit and the determination result by the determination unit is changed, control is performed to change the projection target of the projection unit (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of S711 to S713). It may be. Therefore, a suitable error image can be displayed according to the projection target.

(A6) The effect control means may be capable of executing processing for converting an error image projected onto the first projection member into an error image projected onto the second projection member. Therefore, the image capacity can be reduced.

(B1) The projection unit can project an image according to a first focal length according to the first projection member, and projects an image according to a second focal length according to the second projection member. Processing that can be performed, and when processing for projecting an image (for example, processing in S1515, S1517, and S1518) is performed when the power is turned on, processing for adjusting the focal length according to the projection target member to be projected (For example, the processing of S1519 to S1522) is executed. Therefore, a suitable initial operation can be executed, and a focusing operation can be suitably confirmed.

(B2) Unlike the first focal length and the second focal length, the second projected member has an origin position serving as an origin as a focal length, and the second projection member operates between the first position and the second position. When the power is turned on, the second projection member is moved to the first position, and the returning operation for adjusting the focal length of the projection means to the origin position (for example, the processing of S1513 and S1514) May be executed. Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the position confirmation of the projection target member and the focus position adjustment of the projection unit.

(B3) When the power is turned on, after the return operation is executed, a process for adjusting the focal length according to the projection target member at the projection destination may be executed. Therefore, the focus position adjustment of the projection unit can be executed accurately.

(B4) When the power is turned on, an operation program is developed in the work area (for example, the processing of S1512), whereby the return operation is executed, and then image data corresponding to an image projected by the projection unit Is developed in the work area (for example, the process of S1517), and after the process for projecting the image (for example, the process of S1518) is executed, the process is performed to match the focal length according to the projection target member (projection destination) ( For example, the processing of S1519 to S1522 may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the control when the power is turned on.

(B5) When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the storage means (for example, the backup RAM of the main board 11) capable of holding the stored data for a predetermined period, and the power supply with the data held in the storage means When it is turned on (for example, hot start), a process for projecting an image is executed, and then a process for adjusting the focal length according to the projection target member (process of S1517 to S1522) is executed. When power is turned on after the data stored in the storage means is initialized (for example, a cold start), a process for adjusting the focal length according to the projection target at the projection destination is executed, and then an image is projected. The processing for this (the processing of S1531 to S1536) may be executed. Therefore, image projection control can be suitably executed according to the situation.

(C1) The projection unit can project an image according to a first focal length according to the first projection member, and projects an image according to a second focal length according to the second projection member. When the power is turned on, after the processing (for example, the processing of S1531 to S1534) to match the focal length corresponding to the projection target member is executed, the projection target corresponds to the projection target member The projected image is projected (for example, the processing of S1536 is executed). Therefore, a suitable initial operation can be executed, and a focusing operation can be suitably confirmed.

(C2) When the power is turned on, an operation program is developed in the work area (for example, the processing of S1512), whereby the return operation is executed, and then image data corresponding to an image projected by the projection unit Is developed in the work area, and the process for projecting an image (for example, the process of S1536) is performed after the process (for example, the process of S1531 to S1534) for adjusting the focal length according to the projection target member to be projected is executed. It may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the control when the power is turned on.

  As the display means, a first display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) and a second display means (for example, an organic EL display) are provided, and the display means to be used can be switched by making at least one of them movable. And determining means for determining the display means to be used, the display means being capable of displaying a corresponding error image based on the occurrence of an error, and determining by the determining means when displaying the error image Based on the result, an error image corresponding to the display means to be used may be displayed.

  In addition, changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine. However, a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop by the player When the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the button, if the combination of the symbols to be stopped is a specific symbol combination, a slot machine (for example, a big machine) capable of executing a game (game) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of a bonus, a regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus). As a means for displaying an image in such a slot machine, the projector, the screen, the sub LED, and the like described in the above embodiment and the modification may be provided.

  For example, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, which is capable of playing a game, and is projected from a predetermined display image (for example, a projector provided in the slot machine). The image display area is displayed in an oblique projection direction with respect to an image display area (for example, an image display area formed on the screen provided in the slot machine). Projection means for projecting a display image on the slot machine (for example, a projector provided in the slot machine) and a frame buffer for storing display image data corresponding to the display image (for example, a frame assigned to an SDRAM provided in the slot machine) Buffer area) and original image data (for example, stored in an image data ROM provided in the slot machine) Projection control means (for example, a VDP provided in the slot machine) for generating display image data based on the original image data) and storing the display image data in the frame buffer. When the display image based on the display image data stored in the actual drawing area of the slot machine is displayed on a screen provided in the slot machine, the original image is at a position where the display image is appropriately displayed) Display image data generated without converting data is stored in a first data storage area (for example, an actual drawing area assigned to an SDRAM provided in the slot machine) of the frame buffer, and a display image is projected. In this case, the display image is displayed in the image display area (for example, the display image stored in the actual drawing area of the slot machine is The projection control means stores the display image data generated without converting the original image data in the first data storage area of the frame buffer to display the display image. When the projected image is projected outside the image display area when projected (the projector provided in the slot machine is not in the normal position, and the display image stored in the actual drawing area of the slot machine is The original image data is converted so that the display image is displayed in the image display area to generate display image data (displayed on the screen provided in the slot machine). The generated display image data is transferred to the first data storage area of the frame buffer and a second data different from the first data storage area. It is also possible to use a slot machine that can store data over a data storage area (a drawing area provided in the slot machine excluding an actual drawing area).

  In the above slot machine, display image data corresponding to the display image is generated based on original image data (for example, original image data stored in an image data ROM provided in the slot machine), and a frame buffer ( For example, a projection control means (for example, a VDP provided in the slot machine) for storing in a frame buffer area allocated to the SDRAM provided in the slot machine, and the projection control means specifies the display image in the display image. Specific original image data in original image data (for example, a display image corresponding to an image displayed in the stereoscopic display area of the slot machine) according to a portion (for example, an image displayed in the stereoscopic display area of the slot machine) Data, original image data etc. stored in a specific divided area of the slot machine), and the display image Non-specific original image data (for example, the three-dimensional image of the slot machine) corresponding to a non-specific part (for example, an image displayed in an area other than the three-dimensional display area of the slot machine) excluding the specific part. Display image data corresponding to an image displayed in an area other than the display area, and image data including original image data stored in a non-specific divided area of the slot machine) can be independently converted. The slot machine characterized by this may be used.

  In addition, although a game machine using a game medium is taken as an example, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball. You may apply to the enclosed game machine which gives a score, when the provision conditions of a prize are satisfied. Note that a command indicating a random value may be transmitted from the main side, and the prefetch determination may be performed on the sub side. Also, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when variation starts, but the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Further, in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the “probable change state” by determining the big hit type at the start of the change, but at the start of the change, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is determined (Round game mode) is determined only (specify by type of jackpot, etc.), and the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit game state The later game state may be changed to the “probability change state”.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 5 ... Screen (main screen), 11 ... Main board, 12 ... Production control board, 32 ... Projector, 120 ... Production control CPU, 205A ... Special screen

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A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A determination means capable of determining that a predetermined event has occurred during operation of the gaming machine;
A predetermined error notification can be executed based on the occurrence of a predetermined event,
The predetermined error notification is not executed when it is determined that a predetermined event has occurred, but is executed based on the next power-on.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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