JP2021126421A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine represented by a pinball game machine (Pachinko game machine), a rotary-drum game machine (slot machine), an enclosed-type game machine or a tokenless slot machine having a characteristic in performance means.SOLUTION: A slot machine 100 includes a performance device 700. The performance device 700 includes, for example, a dome-shaped translucent member 710a capable of projecting images of a projection symbol a and projection patterns c1 to c6 and a touch IC 732c2 capable of detecting a touch operation to a dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The performance device 700 projects images of the projection symbol a and projection symbols c1 to c6 on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a on the basis of the fact that the touch operation is detected by the touch IC 732c2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a game table typified by a ball game machine (pachinko machine), a rotating body game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

Conventionally, as one of the game consoles such as slot machines and pachinko machines, game consoles that perform various effects have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-205705

However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a game console that can produce a wider variety of effects, and there is room for improvement in the production means.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game table having a characteristic as a directing means.

The above purpose is
It is a game table equipped with directing means,
The production means
A projection unit that can project an image and
A means including a detection means capable of detecting a touch operation on the projection unit.
The effect means may project the image on the projection unit based on the detection of the touch operation by the detection means.
Achieved by a game table characterized by that.
The above purpose is
It is a production device installed in the game table.
A projection unit that can project an image and
Includes a detection means capable of detecting a touch operation on the projection unit.
The image may be projected onto the projection unit based on the detection of the touch operation by the detection means.
It is achieved by a production device characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game table having a feature in the production means.

It is a front view of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention developed in a plane. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the type of the winning combination (including the operating combination) of the slot machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the number of payouts of each winning combination, and the like. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the process flow in the main control part 300 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process, (b) is , Is a flowchart showing the flow of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit. It is a figure explaining the process flow in the 1st sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the 1st sub-control unit 400. (B) is a flowchart of the effect control process in the first sub-control unit main process, (c) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400, and (d) is. , Is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a state notification process in the effect control process of the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the process flow in the 2nd sub-control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the 2nd sub-control unit 500. (B) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500, (c) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. , Is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub-control unit 500. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the concept of "first notification" by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect including the 1st notification which concerns on Example 1 by one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the effect including the 1st notification which concerns on Example 2 by one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a flowchart of the state notification processing which concerns on the modification by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table and the precursor game number determination table of the state notification lottery by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect including the 1st notification which concerns on Example 3 by one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the effect including the 1st notification which concerns on Example 4 by one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the modification of one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the figure which shows the modification of the notification timing of the first notification, (b) to (d) are the special role 1 and It is a figure which shows the modification of the mode of the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay. It is a figure which shows the structure of the effect device 700 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the decomposition which looked at each element which constitutes the effect device 700 from the front side left side to the rear side right side. It is a perspective view, and each element is shown side by side from the front right to the back in order from the upper right to the lower left of the figure. In the perspective view, the direction from the front to the rear is shown as the direction from the upper right to the lower left of the figure. It is a figure which shows the state which looked at the condenser lens holder 733a which held the condenser lens of the effect device 700 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention in more detail from the substantially front side. It is a figure which shows the two projection films 735ab, 735c of the projection film part 735 of the production apparatus 700 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention, and (a) shows the state which the projection film 735ab was seen from the front side. FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a state in which the projection film 735c is viewed from the front side. The two projection films 735ab and 735c of the projection film unit 735 held by the film holder 733b attached to the front surface of the condenser lens holder 733a of the effect device 700 of the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention are viewed from the front. It is a figure which shows the state. It is a figure which shows the state which looked at the projection lens holder 733c which held the projection lens part 736 of the effect device 700 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention in more detail from the substantially front side. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the arrangement state of the optical system of the projection mechanism part 730 of the effect device 700 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the projection seen from the front side lower side to the rear side upper side. The elements of the optical system of the mechanical unit 730 are shown side by side from the front to the rear in order from the top to the bottom of the figure. FIG. Each element of is shown side by side from the bottom to the top of the figure in order from the back to the front. It is a figure explaining the operation of the projection optical system of the projection mechanism part 730 of the production apparatus 700 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention, and is the dome of the projection optical system A, the projection optical system C4, and the touch display part 710. The arrangement relationship of the mold translucent member 710a is shown, and a plane including the optical axis L0 of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A and the optical axis L1 of the condenser lens 734c4 of the projection optical system C4 parallel to the optical axis L0. It is a figure which shows typically the cross-sectional shape cut by (1) with the front side as the upper side of the figure. It is a figure which shows the display example of the projection image displayed by the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch part 710 of the effect device 700 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation as the touch screen of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch part 710 of the effect device 700 of the slot machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production which concerns on Example 1 using the production apparatus 700 by one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the production which concerns on Example 2 and 3 using the production apparatus 700 by one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the production which concerns on Example 4 and 5 using the production apparatus 700 by one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the production which concerns on Example 6 using the production apparatus 700 by one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the effect device 700 which concerns on the modification by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the resistance film type (4-wire type) touch panel. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the resistance film type (5-wire type) touch panel. It is a figure which illustrates the multi-touch detection method in the resistance film type (4-wire type) touch panel. It is a figure which shows the structure which enabled multi-touch by arranging the resistance film of the resistance film type touch panel side by side in the form of a plurality of cells. It is a figure which shows the touch panel of the capacitance type. It is a figure which shows the detection example in the case where the two-point simultaneous touch operation is enabled and the three-point simultaneous touch operation is invalidated in the capacitive touch panel shown in FIG. 37.

<< Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, a game console (slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Basic configuration>
First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side).

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

In the present embodiment, each symbol is printed on a strip-shaped member in an appropriate number at equal intervals, and the strip-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular tubular frame material to form each reel 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating each reel 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player changes. That is, each reel 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. As such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be adopted in addition to the reel. Further, in the present embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

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

The winning line indicator lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line (effective line) 114 that is valid. Here, the effective line is a line used for determining whether or not the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations, which will be described later, are displayed (whether or not they are aligned) among the five winning lines 114 shown in FIG. Is.

In this example, when three medals are bet, the right-up effective line composed of the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol, and the right reel upper symbol (for example, see the effective line L1 shown in FIG. 12 and the like). ) Is enabled, and the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. As described above, the effective line is predetermined by the number of medals bet as a game medium, and in this example, when the number of inserted medals is less than 3, the effective line is invalid. The number of effective lines in the game console according to the present embodiment is not limited to one line. For example, the number of effective lines and the position of the winning line to be valid are set according to the number of medals inserted. You may.

For example, the notification lamp 123 informs the player that he / she has been internally elected to a specific winning combination (specifically, special role 1 or special role 2) in the internal lottery described later, or that he / she is in a bonus game. It is a lamp that informs you. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying the player that the game medal can be inserted. The re-game lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be re-played (no need to insert a medal) when the re-game, which is one of the winning roles in the previous game, is won. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for directing.

The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (called credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, a maximum of three bets are inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, the game starts to notify that the game can be started. The lamp 121 lights up.

The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert medals at the start of the game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by pressing the bet buttons 130 to 132, or the actual medal can be inserted (inserted operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and the insertion means that both are included. be.

The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) numerically. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning some winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

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

The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started to rotate by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. A light emitting body may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitting body can be turned on to notify the player.

Hereinafter, the operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the final stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, the reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel in this order. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped in order to stop all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order (or push order). Further, the operation order in which the first stop operation is set to the left reel 110 and the second stop operation is set to the stop operation of the middle reel 111 is called a forward push operation order (or forward push), and the first stop operation is right. The stop operation in which the reel 112 is used and the second stop operation is the stop operation of the middle reel 111 is referred to as a reverse push operation sequence (or reverse push).

The medal return button 133 is a button for removing medals by pressing the button when the inserted medals are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button for settlement of medals and bet medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and ejecting them from the medal payout outlet 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole for inserting a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100.

At the bottom of the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and attaching various certificate stamps is provided. At the bottom of the title panel 162, a medal payout outlet 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided. The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right parts of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for enlivening the game. An effect device 160 is arranged on the upper part of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided on the upper part of the effect device 160.

The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 composed of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be moved in the vertical direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) arranged behind the shutter 163. A display device) is provided, and when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b move in the vertical direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 is visually recognized in front of the slot machine 100 (player side). It has a structure that makes it possible or invisible.

It should be noted that the display device may not be a liquid crystal display device but may be a display device capable of displaying various production images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, and a plasma display. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. In addition, the display screen has a square shape, and the entire display screen is visible to the player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but it may be square. Further, an ornament (not shown) may be provided on the peripheral edge of the display screen so that the display screen looks irregular as a result of a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen being hidden by the ornament. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may have a curved surface.

An effect device 700 for enlivening the game is provided below the side lamp 144 on the upper right side of the front door 102 and on the right side of the reel 112. The effect device 700 includes a hemispherical image display area protruding forward, and the image display area also has a touch screen function that reacts when the player brings his or her hands or fingers close to or touches each other. .. Various images can be projected on the hemispherical image display area of the effect device 700, and an independent effect can be produced only by the projected image of the effect device 700, or a light emitting means (for example, a side lamp 144) around the effect device 700. It can also be used as an auxiliary production to assist the production by. In addition, it is possible to perform a collaborative effect by emitting light from the projected image of the effect device 700 and the light emitting means around the effect device 700.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter, simply referred to as "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. It is composed of a first sub-control unit 400 that controls the above, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and the basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used at the time of an internal lottery of a winning combination, and a reel stop. A ROM 306 for storing the position and the like, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing the data, an I / O 310 for controlling the input and output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring the time and the number of times. , WDT (Watchdog Timer) 314 is installed. Other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this point is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later.

The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data. It is determined and an interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 for each interrupt time. The CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse in response to this interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47/8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

The main control unit 300 has a random number value generation circuit 316 that derives a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time it receives a clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315a (this circuit contains two random number value generation circuits). The CPU 304 is provided with a start-up signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start-up signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 304 receives a start-up signal when the start-up signal is input from the start-up signal output circuit 338. Game control is started (main processing of the main control unit, which will be described later, is started).

The random number value generation circuit 316 generates a random number value to be used in the basic circuit 302. There are roughly two types of methods for generating a random number value in the random number value generation circuit 316: a counter mode and a random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that counts up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random value. There are two more methods for random number mode.

The first method in the random number mode is to perform an operation by a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using the seed of the random number value, and derive the operation result as a random number value. The second method reads a numerical value from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and derives the read numerical value as a random number value. The random number value generation circuit 316 acquires an irregular value by using white noise superimposed on signals input from various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit 320. The random number value generation circuit 316 uses the value acquired in this way as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed of a random number value, or determines a read start position of a random number table. Use.

Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal insertion slot 141) for each interruption time. Medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medal payout device 180, optical type of reel 110 The state of the sensor, the optical sensor of the reel 111, the optical sensor of the reel 112, etc.) is monitored.

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

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

The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are inserted as medals to be inserted into the game. Detects the closing operation when doing so. The checkout button 134 sensor is provided on the checkout button 134. When the checkout button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting medals to be paid out by the medal payout device 180. The above sensors may be non-contact type sensors or contact type sensors.

The optical sensor of the reel 110, the optical sensor of the reel 111, and the optical sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and the light-shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass through. Every time you do it, it becomes L level. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has rotated once, and resets the rotation position information of the reel to zero.

The main control unit 300 is provided in the drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, the drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 for selecting the inserted medals, and the medal payout device 180. Drive circuit 326 to drive the motor, various lamps 339 (winning line display lamp 120, notification lamp 123, game medal insertion possible lamp 124, re-game lamp 122, game medal insertion lamp 129, game start lamp 121, storage number indicator 125 , The game information display 126, and the payout number display 127) are provided with a drive circuit 328 for driving the game information display 126).

Further, an information output circuit 334 (external centralized terminal plate 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and an external hall computer (not shown) or the like is connected to the main control unit 300 via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, the game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied from the power supply management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 330 is the voltage of the power supply. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

Further, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400, and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured so that a signal such as a command cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

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

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

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

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are provided in the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. It is connected. Further, an LED driver for driving and controlling a plurality of LEDs (light sources) provided in the effect device 700 is connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface.

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with the sensor circuit 444, and the CPU 404 monitors the state of the sensor circuit 444 for each interrupt time. The touch IC 732c2 of the effect device 700 is connected to the sensor circuit 444 via an input / output interface. A touch signal is output from the touch IC 732c2 to the sensor circuit 444 according to the presence or absence of a touch operation in which the player brings his or her hand or finger close to or touches the image display area of the effect device 700.

Further, the CPU 404 transmits / receives a signal to the second sub-control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of the effect device 160 including the display control of the effect image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various production drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls the motor drive of the shutter 163). It may be configured by a plurality of control units.

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

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

Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with the shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided on the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and the sensor circuit 532 is connected to a shutter sensor 538 capable of detecting the position of the shutter 163 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 for each interrupt time.

Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and the ROM 506 and the VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads the image data or the like stored in the ROM 506 based on the signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Design arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the above-mentioned reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is a plan showing an arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) in a plan-like manner.

On each reel 110 to 112, a predetermined number of frames (20 frames of numbers 1 to 20 in this embodiment) of a plurality of types (8 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged. .. Further, the numbers 1 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers (symbol position numbers) indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the symbol position number 1 of the left reel 110 is "bell symbol", the symbol position number 2 of the middle reel 111 is "seven 2 symbol", and the symbol position number 1 of the right reel 112 is "replay". "Designs" are arranged respectively.

The slot machine in this embodiment corresponds to a stop button operated within the maximum retractable range (less than 5 frames in this embodiment) from the position where the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated in order to improve the fun of the game. It is configured to stop the reel. Therefore, symbols such as bell symbols and replay symbols that are arranged without exceeding the maximum retractable range exist within the maximum retractable range from the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139. Therefore, only this symbol is used. The winning combination is a winning combination regardless of the operation timing.

On the other hand, symbols such as the Seven 1 symbol, the Seven 2 symbol, the BAR symbol, the watermelon symbol, and the cherry symbol, which are arranged on the reels 110 to 112 beyond the maximum retractable range, may be arranged on the reels 110 to 112 depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139. It may not exist within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line. Therefore, the winning combination including this symbol is a winning combination that can be won only when the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is appropriate.

<Type of game state>
Next, the types and transitions of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 100 can be roughly classified into a re-game combination low probability state (RT1), a re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2), a re-game combination high probability state (RT3), and a special combination. There are a total of five gaming states, an internal winning gaming state (RT4) and a special gaming state (RT5). In addition, the transition conditions (A) to (G) of each gaming state are described in the figure, and when the transition conditions (A) to (G) described in each arrow are satisfied, the direction of the arrow is reached. The game state changes (details will be described later).

<Replaying role low probability state (RT1)>
The re-game combination low probability state (RT1) is a so-called “normal” state, and is a default game state that is initially set after the power is turned on or the like. In the re-game combination low probability state (RT1), the winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery value in the column of "RT1" in the lottery table shown in FIG.

In the re-game role low probability state (RT1), the re-game role 2 (chance replay 1), the re-game role 3 (chance replay 2), the small role 1 (watermelon), the small role 2 (strong cherry), the small role 3 ( When any of the roles (excluding duplicate roles) of (weak cherry) is won, the player shifts (promotes) to the replay high probability preparation state (RT2) described later. Further, when the special role 1 or the special role 2 is internally won, the game shifts to the special role internal winning game state (RT4) described later.

<Replaying role high probability ready state (RT2)>
The re-game combination high-probability preparation state (RT2) is a so-called “AT preparing” state, and is more re-game than the re-game combination low-probability state (RT1) and the re-game combination high-probability state (RT3) described later. It is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the role 1 internally is low. In the re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2), the winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery value in the column of "RT2" in the lottery table shown in FIG.

In the re-game role high probability preparation state (RT2), any of the re-game role 4 (AT rush replay), the re-game role 4'(AT rush replay), and the re-game role 4'(AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay) If you win the role, you will be transferred (promoted) to the re-game role high probability state (RT3), which will be described later, and when the specified number of games (the number of games fluctuates) is exhausted, the re-game role low probability state (probability state) ( Move (demotion) to RT1). Further, when the special role 1 or the special role 2 is internally won, the game shifts to the special role internal winning game state (RT4) described later.

<Replaying role high probability state (RT3)>
The re-game combination high probability state (RT3) is a so-called "AT" or "pseudo-bonus" state, from the re-game combination low probability state (RT1) and the re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2). Is also in a gaming state in which the probability of internal winning of the replaying combination 1 is high. In the re-game combination high probability state (RT3), the winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery value in the column of "RT3" in the lottery table shown in FIG. An example of the "second bonus" according to the present embodiment corresponds to this re-game combination high probability state (RT3), and may be simply referred to as a "pseudo-bonus" or a "second bonus" below.

In the re-game combination high probability state (RT3), when the specified number of games (the number of games fluctuates) is exhausted, the game shifts (demotions) to the re-game combination low probability state (RT1). Further, when the special role 1 or the special role 2 is internally won, the game shifts to the special role internal winning game state (RT4) described later.

<Special role internal winning game state (RT4)>
The special role internal winning game state (RT4) is a so-called "internal winning" state, and is a game state in which a special role is internally won. In the special role internal winning game state (RT4), the winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery value in the column of "RT4" in the lottery table shown in FIG.

In the special role internal winning game state (RT4), when the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1 or the special role 2 is displayed (when the special role 1 or the special role 2 is won), the special game state (RT5) described later ).

<Special game state (RT5)>
The special gaming state (RT5) is a so-called "bonus in progress" state, from the replaying combination low probability state (RT1), the replaying combination high probability preparation state (RT2), and the replaying combination high probability state (RT3). Is also an advantageous gaming state for the player. In the special game state (RT5), the winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery value in the "RT5" column of the lottery table shown in FIG. An example of the "first bonus" according to the present embodiment corresponds to this special gaming state (RT5), and may be simply referred to as a "bonus" or a "first bonus" below.

In the special gaming state (RT5), only one of the replaying combinations 1 to 4 and the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 4 can be internally elected. In addition, in the special game state (RT5), the number of medals exceeding the specified number (in this example, 300 big bonuses and 100 regular bonuses) is paid out, and the AT lottery is performed during the special game state (RT5). If the player does not win, the player shifts to the re-game combination low probability state (RT1). In addition, when the AT lottery is won during the special game state (RT5), the state shifts to the re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2).

<Types of winning roles>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, the number of payouts of each winning combination, and the like.

The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special role 1 and special role 2 (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as "special role"), re-game combination 1-re-game combination 4, re-game combination 4', and so on. Re-gaming combination 4 ″ (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as “re-gaming combination”, and re-gaming combination 4, re-gaming combination 4 ′, and re-gaming combination 4 ″ are collectively referred to as “re-gaming combination 4”. (May be), and small winning combination 1 to small winning combination 4 (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as "small winning combination").

The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations, and can be arbitrarily adopted. Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special role is a role of shifting to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the replaying role is a role that enables replaying without inserting a new medal. These winning combinations may be referred to as "acting combinations". In addition, the "winning" in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the operating combination without the distribution of medals (without the payout of medals) is displayed on the valid line, for example, the special combination and the replay. Includes winning a game role.

<Types of winning roles / special roles>
The special role 1 is a role (operating role) that shifts to the big bonus of the special gaming state (RT5) by winning a prize, and the special role 2 is a role that shifts to the regular bonus of the special gaming state (RT5) by winning a prize (acting role). ). However, no medals will be paid out for winning the role itself.

In this example, the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 (hereinafter, may be referred to as a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1) is "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol". Further, the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2 (hereinafter, may be referred to as a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2) is "BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol".

When the special combination is internally won, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to this combination is set to on (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special role internal winning gaming state (RT4). This flag remains on until the internally won combination is won, and it becomes easy to win the internally won combination in the next and subsequent games. That is, in the game in which the special role is internally won, even if the special role is not won, the special role will be internally won in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the special role will be aligned on the effective line. It will be easy to win a prize.

Specifically, when the special role 1 is internally won and the game state shifts to the special role internal winning game state (RT4), the special role 1 compatible symbol combination (in this example, Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven). It is possible to win a prize (1 symbol), and the special combination internal winning game state (RT4) is maintained (carried over) until the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the valid line. In addition, when the special role 2 is internally won and the game state shifts to the special role internal winning game state (RT4), the special combination 2 compatible symbol combination (BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol in this example) is won. It is possible, and the special combination internal winning game state (RT4) is maintained (carried over) until the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the valid line.

<Types of winning roles / replaying roles>
The re-gaming role (re-gaming role 1 to re-gaming role 4, re-gaming role 4', re-gaming role 4'') is to play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. It is a winning role (acting role) that can be played, and medals are not paid out. In addition, the re-game combination 2 and 3 are roles that shift to the re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2) by winning a prize. After that, replay 1 is "replay", replay 2 is "chance replay 1", replay 3 is "chance replay 2", replay 4, replay 4', and replay 4'. ´ may be referred to as “AT rush replay”.

The re-gaming role may be a role in which the player can play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, when a prize is won in the re-game role, the medal may be automatically inserted in the next game, or the medal inserted in the game in which the re-game role is won may be carried over to the next game as it is. It may be something that can be used.

In this example, the corresponding symbol combinations are as shown in FIG. 5, but it goes without saying that the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay combination are not limited to the symbol combinations shown in FIG.

Of the symbol combinations "blank symbol (or replay symbol) -replay symbol-blank symbol (or cherry symbol)" corresponding to the replay combination 2, "blank symbol (or replay symbol)" is stopped and displayed. It indicates that the symbol to be displayed may be a "blank symbol" or a "replay symbol", and in the "blank symbol (or cherry symbol)", the symbol to be stopped and displayed is a "blank symbol" or a "cherry symbol". It shows that it is good.

Of the symbol combinations "Seven 1 symbol (or BAR symbol or watermelon symbol) -replay symbol-watermelon symbol" corresponding to the replay combination 3, "Seven 1 symbol (or BAR symbol or watermelon symbol)" Indicates that the symbol to be stopped and displayed may be any one of "Seven 1 symbol", "BAR symbol", and "watermelon symbol".

Further, the re-gaming combination 4, the re-gaming combination 4', and the re-gaming combination 4'are roles that shift to the re-gaming combination high probability state (RT3) by winning a prize, and the condition device (flag) is common (one). ). In this example, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination 4 is "bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination 4'is "bell symbol-seven 2 symbol-seven 1". The symbol combination that is "symbol" and corresponds to the replay combination 4 "is" Seven 1 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 1 symbol ".

As described above, the Seven 1 symbol and the Seven 2 symbol are symbols arranged on the reels 110 to 112 beyond the maximum retractable range, and may be within the maximum retractable range from the effective line depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139. Occurs when it does not exist. Therefore, the replay combination 4 ″ composed of only the Seven 1 symbol and the Seven 2 symbol is awarded only when all the operation timings of the stop buttons 137 to 139 are appropriate.

Further, the re-game combination 4 ′ including the Seven 1 symbol and the Seven 2 symbol is a case where the re-game combination 4 ″ is not won, and the operation timing of the stop button 138 or 139 is appropriate. Only if you win. Further, if neither the re-gaming combination 4 ″ nor the re-gaming combination 4 ′ is won, the bell symbol and the replay symbol arranged on the reels 110 to 112 without exceeding the maximum pull-in range are composed. Win a prize in the reel game role 4.

<Types of winning roles / small roles>
The small role (small role 1 to small role 4) is a winning role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and thereafter, the small role 1 is "watermelon", the small role 2 is "strong cherry", and the small role 3 May be called "weak cherry" and small role 4 may be called "bell". The corresponding symbol combinations and the number of payouts are as shown in FIG. In addition, "ANY" in the symbol combination "cherry symbol-ANY-cherry symbol (or watermelon symbol)" corresponding to the small winning combination 2 and the symbol combination "cherry symbol-ANY-replay symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 3. Indicates that the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be any symbol.

In addition, among the symbol combinations "cherry symbol-ANY-cherry symbol (or watermelon symbol)" corresponding to the small role 2, the "cherry symbol (or watermelon symbol)" is stopped and displayed as the "cherry symbol". Or, it indicates that the "watermelon pattern" may be used.

<Lottery table for winning roles>
Next, the lottery table for the winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents the set value and the gaming state (RT1 to RT5), and the vertical axis represents the lottery value of the winning combination in each gaming state.

The internal winning probability of the winning combination described below can be calculated by dividing the lottery value associated with each winning combination by the numerical range of the random number value acquired at the time of the internal lottery (for example, 65536). .. The lottery value is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each winning combination (including loss). In the internal lottery process (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number value is the lottery value corresponding to which winning combination, and a process of determining the internal lottery combination is executed. For this lottery value, lottery values of setting 1 to setting 6 having different winning probabilities of at least one winning combination are prepared, and a game store clerk or the like can arbitrarily select and set one of the set values. can.

In this example, in RT1 to RT3, since the lottery value of the special role 1 is 2, the internal winning probability is 2/65536, and since the lottery value of the special role 2 is 163, the internal winning is the internal winning. The probability is 163/65536. Further, in RT1, RT3, RT4, since the lottery value of the replaying combination 4 is 0, the internal winning probability is 0%, and in RT2, the lottery value of the replaying combination 4 is 655. Therefore, the internal winning probability is 655/65536, and in RT5, since the lottery value of the replaying combination 4 is 200, the internal winning probability is 200/65536.

Further, in this example, a "duplicate combination" is provided so that a plurality of types of combinations can be internally elected at the same time. Here, the duplicate combination is not a single combination but a collection of a plurality of combinations, and the condition device (flag) corresponding to the duplicate combination does not operate, and the plurality of combinations included in the duplicate combination are included. Each of the condition devices corresponding to the above is activated. In addition, the "simultaneous internal winning" in the present specification means, for example, the case where a special role and a small role are simultaneously and internally won by the winning combination internal lottery, and the case where the winning combination internal lottery before the previous time is internally won as a special role. (There is a special role internal winning), and both cases where a small role is internally won in this prize-winning role internal lottery are included.

The "special role 1 + small role 1" shown in FIG. 6 is a duplicate role that can be internally elected to the special role 1 and the small role 1 at the same time, and the "special role 1 + small role 2" is the special role 1 and the small role. It is a duplicate combination that can be internally elected to the role 2 at the same time, and "special role 1 + replay combination 2" is a duplicate combination that can be internally elected to the special role 1 and the replay combination 2 at the same time. "Special role 1 + re-game combination 3" is a duplicate combination that can be internally elected to the special role 1 and the re-game combination 3 at the same time.

In the present embodiment, a "pushing order combination (operation order combination)" including a combination that can win a prize only when a stop operation is performed in the correct answer operation order (correct answer pressing order) is provided, and a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is provided. A small combination determined by the operation order may be called a "pushing order small combination". When the push order small winning combination is internally won, which symbol combination is displayed on the effective line is determined according to the combination of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139.

For example, when the push order small combination "small combination 4 (left first stop)" is internally won, the stop operation is performed in a predetermined correct operation order (the left reel 110 is the first stop operation). In this case, the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination 4 (in this example, "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol") is displayed on the effective line, and eight medals are paid out.

In addition, when the push order small combination "small combination 4 (middle first stop)" is internally won, when the stop operation is performed in the predetermined correct answer operation order (middle reel 111 is the first stop operation). In this case, the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination 4 (in this example, "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol") is displayed on the effective line, and eight medals are paid out. In addition, when the push order small combination "small combination 4 (right first stop)" is internally won, when the stop operation is performed in the predetermined correct answer operation order (the right reel 112 is the first stop operation). In this case, the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination 4 (in this example, "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol") is displayed on the effective line, and eight medals are paid out.

In RT3, when the small winning combination 4 (first stop on the left), the small winning combination 4 (first stop in the middle), or the small winning combination 4 (first stop on the right) is internally won, and in RT2, the small winning combination 4 (first stop on the right). When the middle 1st stop) or the small winning combination 4 (right 1st stop) is internally won, the effect image display device 157 is used to display a push order navigation that suggests the correct answer operation order (correct answer push order). do. Further, in RT3, when any of the re-game combination 2, the re-game combination 3, and the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 is internally won, an additional lottery for AT is performed.

In addition, in RT5, when the re-game combination 4 is internally elected, the push order navigation that enables the winning of the re-game combination 4 ″ is performed, and the re-game combination 4, the re-game combination 4 ′, and the re-game combination 4 ″ are performed. Since the game shifts to RT2 after the end of RT5 regardless of the winning of the re-game combination 4 ″, the effect image display device 157 is used to suggest an AT rush (transition to RT2) (AT rush effect). )
I do.

On the other hand, in RT5, when the re-game combination 1 is internally won, the effect image display device 157 is used to perform a fake AT rush effect (gase AT fanning). Further, in RT5, if any of the re-game combination 2, the re-game combination 3, and the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 is internally won, a lottery (AT rush lottery) as to whether or not to shift to RT2 after the end of RT5 is performed. ), And if the lottery is won, the AT rush effect is not performed during RT5, and the effect is performed after the end of RT5.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, the main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 7A. Note that FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing the flow of the main processing of the main control unit.
As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 that has input the start signal starts resetting by reset interruption and executes the main processing of the main control unit according to the control program stored in the ROM 306 in advance.

When the power is turned on, first, the main control unit initial setting process is performed in step S101. In this main control unit initial setting process, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt prohibition is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the initial settings of various variables stored in the RAM 308 are set, and the WDT 314 is set. Allow operation and set initial values.

In step S102, the game start process is executed. In this game start process, processing such as checking whether or not the operation by the start lever 135 or the operation by the bet buttons 130 to 132 (the bet number setting operation) is accepted, and checking whether or not the bet number has reached the specified number is performed. conduct. Further, in this game start process, a process of determining an effective line based on the number of inserted medals, a process of acquiring a random number value generated by the random number generation circuit 316, and the like are also performed.

In the next step S103, an internal lottery process is performed. In this internal lottery process, a process related to a lottery using the lottery table of the winning combination shown in FIG. 6 and a random number value acquired in step S102 above (winning combination internal lottery), and an internal lottery processing command including information on the internal winning combination Is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Further, when the gaming state is the special gaming state (RT5), an AT lottery for determining whether or not to grant the AT is performed. In this embodiment, AT lottery is performed every game during the bonus.

In step S104, the effect state related process is performed. In this effect state-related process, control of the reel effect and the like are performed. In the first stop preparation process of step S105, reel stop data is selected based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal lottery result) of step S103. In step S106, the reel rotation start process is performed. In this reel rotation start process, a process of rotating the reels 110 to 112 and the like is performed. In step S107, the reel stop control process is performed. In this reel stop control process, when all the reels 110 to 112 are not stopped (when the third stop operation is not performed), a process of stopping the reels 110 to 112 and the like are performed, and all the reels are stopped. When 110 to 112 are stopped (when the third stop operation is performed), the process proceeds to step S108.

In step S108, the winning determination process is performed. In this winning judgment processing, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the valid line, the processing of determining that the winning combination has been won, or the winning determination processing command including information on the winning combination is the first. Preparations for transmission to the sub-control unit 400 and the like are performed. In step S109, the state update process is performed. In this state update process, processing related to the transition of the game state is performed, and when the start condition and the end condition are satisfied, the process of shifting the game state and the game state update command including the information related to the game state (RT) are first issued. Preparations for transmission to the sub-control unit 400 and the like are performed.

In step S110, the medal granting process is performed. In this medal granting process, when a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines. With the above, one game is completed. After that, the game proceeds by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. FIG. 7B is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in the present embodiment), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

In step S201, the timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In the next step S202, the WDT314 is periodically set so that the WDT interrupt does not occur when the count value of the WDT314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) (so that a processing abnormality is not detected). (In this embodiment, it is restarted once every about 2 ms, which is the cycle of interrupting the timer of the main control unit).

In step S203, the input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal reception sensor for medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 141) are used via the input port of the I / O 310. , Start lever 135 sensor, Stop button 137 sensor, Stop button 138 sensor, Stop button 139 sensor, Settlement button 134 sensor, Medal payout sensor of medal paid out from medal payout device 180, Index sensor of reel 110, Index sensor of reel 111 , The index sensor of the reel 112, etc.), the detection signal of the sensor circuit 320 is input, the presence or absence of the detection signal is monitored, and the detection signal is stored in the signal state storage area provided in the RAM 308 for each of the various sensors 318.

In step S204, various game processes are performed. In these various game processes, processing according to each state such as basic processing state, medal selector processing state, medal payout acceptance processing state, reel control state (acceleration control state, constant speed control state, brake control state, stop control state), etc. And so on. In step S205, the timer update process is performed. In this timer update process, various timers are updated in each time unit.

In step S206, the command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands for which transmission preparation is completed are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in this example, and the bits 15 are strobe information (when on, it indicates that data is set) and bits. 11 to 14 are composed of command types, and bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

Here, the command types include, for example, a basic command, a start lever reception command, an internal lottery processing command, an effect command associated with the effect lottery process, and a command for starting rotation of the first to third reels associated with the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112. , 1st to 3rd stop operation commands (hereinafter, may be collectively referred to as "stop operation commands") associated with the acceptance of operations of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and stop position information associated with the stop processing of the reels 110 to 112. Examples include a command, a winning determination processing command, a payout processing start command and a payout processing end command associated with the medal payout process, and a game state update command including information on the game state.

The first sub-control unit 400 can determine the effect control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 300 depending on the command type included in the received output schedule information, and is included in the output schedule information. It becomes possible to determine the effect control content based on the information of the command data. In step S207, the external signal setting process is performed. In this external signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652, which is separate from the slot machine 100, via the information output circuit 334.

In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S403, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out, and the presence or absence of errors related to medal insertion abnormality, medal payout abnormality, etc. is monitored, and if an error is detected, the error is detected. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) displays are set according to the current gaming state.

In step S209, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the power cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S211. When the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210. In step S210, various processes for terminating the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process of setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 to each of the original registers is performed. After that, it returns to the main processing of the main control unit. On the other hand, in step S211, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the state at the time of power failure at the time of power recovery is saved as recovery data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power failure processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed. After that, the process returns to the main processing of the main control unit.

<Processing of the first sub-control unit 400>
Next, the process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, and FIG. 8B is a flowchart of the effect control process in the first sub-control unit main process. (C) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400, and FIG. (D) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

When the power is turned on, the initial setting process is first executed in step S301. In this initial setting process, the initial setting of the input / output port, the initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S302, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

In step S304, command processing is performed. In this command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 executes various processes corresponding to the command when the command is received from the main control unit 300.

In step S305, the effect control process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this effect control process, for example, when a new command is generated in step S304, various processes corresponding to the command are executed in step S304, and the effect instruction set in the various processes is executed. Perform the processing corresponding to. In this process, for example, the effect data such as the first notification (state notification) described later may be read from the ROM 406, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data may be updated. included.

In step S306, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is an instruction to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S305, this instruction is output to the sound source IC 418.

In step S307, the lamp control process is performed based on the process result of step S305. For example, if there is an instruction to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S305, this instruction is output to the drive circuit 422. Further, in step S307, the LED (light source) light emission control process of the effect device 700 is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a light emission control command to each LED of the effect device 700 in the effect data read in step S305, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

In step S308, information output processing for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S305, the setting to output this control command is made, and the process returns to step S302.

Next, the effect control process in the first sub-control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. 8 (b). In step S401, the status notification process is performed. Details will be described later, but in this status notification process, various flags related to the execution timing of the chance notification are set according to the winning combination. In step S402, after performing various effect determination processes, the effect control process is terminated. In the various effect determination processes, mainly the process of determining the effect of the display system is performed.

Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 8 (c). This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300. In step S501 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 8 (d). The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S601, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S302 in the first sub-control unit main process and stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S302, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S602, various update processes are performed. In these various update processes, the control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S308, the effect random value value is updated, and the touch signal output to the sensor circuit 444 is detected. It is said.

<Status notification processing>
Next, the state notification process (step S401) in the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the state notification process.

In step S701, it is determined whether or not the slot machine 100 is in a certain state, if not applicable, the state notification process is terminated, and if it is in a certain state, the process proceeds to step S702. Here, the "certain state" according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a gaming state of any one of a plurality of types of gaming states (RT1 to RT5) described with reference to FIG. A state in which push order navigation of (bell) occurs with a high probability, a state in which a certain notice (for example, suggestion of a set value after the end of the bonus) is likely to appear, or a special effect (for example, a premier effect) may appear. Includes sexual conditions.

In step S702, it is determined whether or not the state flag stored in the RAM 408 is off, and if it is off, the process proceeds to step S703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S708. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the AT including the pseudo bonus is in progress, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S706, and if not applicable, the process proceeds to step S704.

In step S704, it is determined whether or not the first bonus (first privilege) is being played (in this example, the game state is the special game state (RT5)), and if not applicable, the state notification process is performed. The process ends, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S705. In step S705, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery has been won, and if it is not won, the status notification process is terminated, and if it is won, the process proceeds to step S706. In step S706, the status flag is set to on, and in the next step S707, the status notification process is terminated after setting the status notification command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

In step S708, it is determined whether or not the end trigger of a certain state has arrived, if not applicable, the state notification process is terminated, and if the end trigger of a certain state has arrived, the process proceeds to step S709. Here, examples of the end trigger of a certain state include the end of AT, the elapse of a predetermined period, the winning of a certain lottery, the transition of the gaming state to the predetermined gaming state, and the like. ..

In step S709, the state end flag is set to on, and in the next step S710, the notification end command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 is set, and the process proceeds to step S711. In step S711, the status notification process ends after the status flag is set to off.

In the present embodiment, an example of transmitting a status notification command (performing a status notification) to the second sub-control unit 500 when the AT lottery is won is shown, but the first bonus (first privilege) When the game is in progress (in this example, the game state is the special game state (RT5)), the state may be notified regardless of the AT lottery.

<Processing of the second sub-control unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 10A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, and FIG. 10B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. .. Further, FIG. 3C is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500, and FIG. 3D is a flowchart of an image control process of the second sub-control unit 500.

First, in step S1001 of the second sub-control unit main process, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S1001. In this initialization process, input / output port initial setting, initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1003.

In step S1003, command processing is performed. In this command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 determines whether or not a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, and stores the received command as an unprocessed command in the RAM 508. In step S1004, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S1005, command processing is performed. In this command processing, various processes corresponding to the commands saved in the RAM 508 in step S1003 are executed.

In step S1006, the effect control process is performed. In this effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S1005, various processes corresponding to the command are executed in step S1005, and processing corresponding to the effect instruction set in the various processes is performed. .. In this process, for example, the effect data such as the first notification (state notification) described later may be read from the ROM 506, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data may be updated. included.

In step S1007, the shutter control process is performed based on the process result of step S1006. For example, if there is a command to the shutter 163 in the effect data read in step S1006, this command is output to the drive circuit 424. In step S1008, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S1006. Although the details will be described later, in this image control process, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S1006, the image control corresponding to this command is performed and the process returns to step S1002.

Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first sub-control unit 400. In step S1101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

Next, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S1201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S1002 in the second sub-control unit main process and stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S1002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1202, the effect random value value update process and the like are performed.

Next, the image control process in step S1008 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described. In step S1301, the image data transfer instruction is given. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display area A of the VRAM 536 and the drawing area of the display area B. As a result, the one-frame image stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157.

Next, the CPU 504 sets the ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set the command to instruct the start of data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the instruction set in the attribute register. After that, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

In step S1302, it is determined whether or not the transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 has been input. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1303. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S1303, parameters are set based on the effect scenario configuration table, attribute data, and the like. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S1301, the CPU 504 information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis of the VRAM 536, image size). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), etc.) are instructed to VDP534. The VDP 534 sets parameters according to the attributes based on the instructions stored in the attribute registers.

In step S1304, a drawing instruction is given. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer according to the instruction of the CPU 504. In step S1305, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 is input based on the end of drawing the image. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1306. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is generated. Wait for to be entered. In step S1306, the scene display counter, which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scenes of images are generated, is incremented (+1) to end the process.

<First notification>
Next, the concept of "first notification" according to the present embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of “first notification” according to the present embodiment.

The "first notification" according to the present embodiment is to notify that the slot machine 100 is in a "certain state". As described above, the "certain state" according to the present embodiment includes, for example, any one of a plurality of types of gaming states (RT1 to RT5) described with reference to FIG. A state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with a higher probability than in the case where it is not in the state where it is in a state where a certain notice (for example, a suggestion of a set value after the end of the bonus) is likely to appear, It includes a state in which a special effect (for example, a premier effect) is likely to appear.

As shown in FIG. 11 (a-1), the game console according to the present embodiment has the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) after the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) is won. During at least a part of the period T1 until the end of the first bonus), the first notification of being in a certain state is not executed, but as shown in FIG. 11 (b-1), the first notification is not executed. If the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) is won while the first notification for notifying that the player is in a certain state is being executed, the first notification is continued in the period T1. It is characterized by executing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (a-2), the game console according to the present embodiment has the first privilege (this example) after the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) is won. Then, during at least a part of the period T2 until the first bonus) is won, the first notification of being in a certain state is not executed, but as shown in FIG. 11 (b-2). In addition, when the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) is won while the first notification for notifying that the player is in a certain state is being executed, the first notification is sent in the period T2. It is characterized by continuous execution.

In addition, when it is not in a certain state, the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell), a certain notice, and a special effect may not be performed at all, but these may be performed only in a certain state. In addition, as an opportunity to shift to a certain state, for example, when a lottery such as a chance combination is performed, when a combination is determined in the lottery, a certain stop result such as a bell spill is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. In this case, the number of games reaches a certain number of games. Further, the first notification may be executed by the main control unit 300. Further, it may be configured so that a certain state is not reset (continued) due to power interruption / recovery due to a power failure or the like. Further, only the first notification (continuing in a certain state) may or may not be reset by the power interruption / recovery. Further, when the internal state of the game table is in a certain state and the first notification is reset, it may be restored at a trigger other than the new trigger of the first notification. Further, a certain state may not include the time when the RAM is cleared.

<First notification / Example 1>
Next, a specific example of the "first notification" according to the present embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the effects including the first notification according to the first embodiment in chronological order.

<First notification / Example 1 / Normal middle → Certain state → Bonus winning → Bonus end → Certain state end>
In this example, when the first privilege (bonus in this example) is won in the state where the first notification for notifying that the player is in a certain state is executed, the first notification is performed in the first period. Is shown as an example of a game console that continuously executes.

In the state shown in FIG. 12A, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is normal (re-game combination low probability state (RT1)), and the normal effect is executed by using the effect image display device 157.

In the state shown in FIG. 12B that follows, the symbol combination "cherry symbol-ANY (in this example, watermelon symbol) -replay symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 3 (weak cherry) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. In addition to winning the small role 3 (weak cherry), the effect image display device 157 is used to notify that the small role 3 (weak cherry) has been won (in this example, the effect in which the princess character appears). Is running.

In addition, here, by the lottery executed at the time of internal winning of the small role 3 (weak cherry), the game state is from normal (re-game role low probability state (RT1)) to AT preparation (re-game role high probability preparation state (re-game role high probability preparation state). With the winning of the lottery to shift to RT2)), the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) is generated with high probability. This "state in which the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability" is an example of the "certain state" according to the present embodiment.

The trigger for starting the "certain state" according to the present embodiment is not particularly limited, and for example, there is a case where an operation by a certain operation means is accepted, a predetermined period has passed from the start of the game, or the like. Winning the lottery, the game state has changed to the predetermined game state, and the conditions regarding the profit of the player have been met (for example, when the predetermined number of games has passed, the number of the predetermined game medium to be paid out is set. It may be that the conditions for the production are satisfied (for example, when a certain production is performed by winning the production lottery, or when the production is performed a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period).

In the state shown in FIG. 12 (c) that follows, the symbol combination "cherry symbol-ANY (in this example, watermelon symbol) -cherry symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 2 (strong cherry) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. In addition to winning the small role 2 (strong cherry), the effect image display device 157 is used to notify that the small role 2 (strong cherry) has been won (in this example, the effect in which the princess character appears). Is running. Further, in the game immediately after, the special role 1 is internally won, and the game state is shifted to the internal winning (special role internal winning game state (RT4)).

In the state shown in FIG. 12D, the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the special combination 1 is won. Using the production image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notification (in this example, a production including the character display of "bonus confirmed !!" and the image of "Seven 1 design") is executed to notify that the special role 1 has been won. doing.

In addition, here, the first notification that a certain state (in this example, the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) is triggered by winning the special role 1. The notification (in this example, the state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is performed, and the game state is shifted to the bonus (special game state (RT5)).

In the state shown in FIG. 12 (e) that follows, the bonus has ended due to the payout of medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to suggest the end of the bonus. The bonus end effect (in this example, the effect including the character display of "bonus end") is being executed. Further, here, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is continued.

In the following state shown in FIG. 12 (f), a certain state (re-game combination low probability state (RT1)) is triggered by the transition from the bonus state (special game state (RT5)) to the normal state (re-game combination low probability state (RT1)). The state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) is terminated, and the first notification is terminated.

The trigger for ending the "certain state" according to the present embodiment is not particularly limited, and for example, the AT has ended, a predetermined period has passed, a certain lottery has been won, and the game state. Has transitioned to a predetermined gaming state, and conditions relating to the interests of the player have been met (for example, when the predetermined number of games has elapsed, or when the number of games to be paid out exceeds the predetermined number of gaming media, the first notification is given. When the predetermined number of bonus times is exhausted after performing If) etc.

In this example, as described with reference to FIGS. 12 (b) to 12 (f), there is a high probability that the push order navigation in a certain state (small winning combination 4 (bell)) is performed at the timing shown in FIG. 12 (b). The state generated in (1) is started, and the state is ended at the timing shown in FIG. 12 (f).

<First notification / Example 1 / Bonus winning (certain state) → Bonus end (continuing certain state) → Bonus winning>
In the state shown in FIG. 12 (g) that follows, the symbol combination "watermelon symbol-watermelon-watermelon symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is won. At the same time, the effect image display device 157 is used to perform a winning effect (in this example, an effect in which a princess character appears) to notify that the small role 1 (watermelon) has been won. Further, in the game immediately after, the special role 1 is internally won, and the game state is shifted to the internal winning (special role internal winning game state (RT4)).

In the state shown in FIG. 12 (h) that follows, the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the special combination 1 is won. Using the production image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notification (in this example, a production including the character display of "bonus confirmed !!" and the image of "Seven 1 design") is executed to notify that the special role 1 has been won. doing.

Further, here, with the winning of the special role 1 as an opportunity, the game state is shifted to the bonus state (special game state (RT5)), and the AT lottery is performed every game. This "state in which the AT lottery is performed" is an example of the "certain state" according to the present embodiment.

The following state shown in FIG. 12 (i) is a state during the bonus, and here, a bonus effect (in this example, an effect including the number of medals acquired during the bonus) suggesting that the bonus is being executed is executed. ing. Further, here, in the case of winning the AT lottery during the bonus, in the state notification process described with reference to FIG. 9, it is notified that the player is in a certain state (in this example, the state in which the AT lottery is performed). The first notification (in this example, the state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is performed.

In this example, the first notification mode shown in FIG. 12 (i) (notification of notifying that the user is in a certain state (AT lottery)) is shown in FIG. 12 (d). The same notification mode as the notification mode (notification of notifying that a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability)) is the same as the notification mode (in this example, the display of a certain character). The status notification ST) including. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to guess the content of a certain state from the notification mode of the first notification, and it is possible to improve the playability.

Further, in this example, a lottery (in this example, AT) that can shift to a game state that is advantageous to the player during execution of the bonus (in this example, AT is being prepared (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2))). Since the lottery) can be executed and the first notification is executed when the lottery is won, it can be expected that the game will shift to another advantageous gaming state during the bonus, and the first notification is performed during this period. By notifying, the player can pay attention to the first notification even during the bonus, and the motivation for playing can be increased.

In the state shown in FIG. 12 (j), the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are pressed is triggered by the internal winning of the re-game combination 4, the re-game combination 4', and the re-game combination 4'' during the bonus. (In this example, the effect suggesting "reverse push") is performed, and the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is continued.

In the state shown in FIG. 12 (k) that follows, the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the re-game combination 4 "is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. In addition to winning a prize, the ART confirmation notification (in this example, "superb!" The production including the character display of "!") Is being executed. Further, here, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is continued.

The following state shown in FIG. 12 (l) is a state in which the bonus has ended due to the payout of medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to indicate the end of the bonus. A notice suggesting that the bonus end effect (in this example, the effect including the character display of "bonus end") is executed and the game state is shifted to AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)). The production (in this example, the production including the characters "next ART") is being executed.

Further, here, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is continued, and the game state is shifted to AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)). A certain state (a state in which an AT lottery is performed) is being continued.

The following state shown in FIG. 12 (m) shows the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-" corresponding to the special combination 1 on the effective line L1 during AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)). "Seven 1 symbol" is stopped and displayed, and the special role 1 is won, and the effect image display device 157 is used to notify that the special role 1 has been won (in this example, "bonus confirmed !!" Character display and production including the image of "Seven 1 design") are being executed.

Further, here, in the wake of winning the special role 1, the gaming state is shifted to the bonus (special gaming state (RT5)), and at the same time, a certain state (AT lottery is performed) is notified. One notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) is being continued.

In the following state shown in FIG. 12 (n), the symbol combination "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 4 (bell) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 during the bonus, and the small winning combination 4 (bell symbol) is displayed. In addition to winning the bell), the production image display device 157 is used to perform a winning production (in this example, a production including the character display of "superb !!") to notify that the small role 4 (bell) has been won. Running.

Further, although not shown, in this example, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is continued until at least the bonus is completed. In this example, as described with reference to FIGS. 12 (h) to 12 (n), a certain state (a state in which an AT lottery is performed) is started at the timing shown in FIG. 12 (h), and at least a bonus is given. It will continue until it finishes.

In this example, when the bonus is won while the first notification is being executed, the bonus is won in the first period (the period from the winning of the bonus in FIG. 12 (m) to the end of the bonus). Since the first notification is continuously executed, the player is not anxious during the first period, and the timing of the first notification can be varied to enhance the interest of the game. .. Further, since the first notification is performed in relation to the bonus, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the game console can be increased.

<First notification / Example 2>
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the effects including the first notification according to the first embodiment in chronological order. In this example, when the first privilege (bonus in this example) is won in the state where the first notification for notifying that the player is in a certain state is executed, the first notification is performed in the first period. Is shown as an example of a game console that continuously executes.

<First notification / Example 2 / Bonus winning (certain state) → Bonus end>
In the state shown in FIG. 13A, the symbol combination "cherry symbol-ANY (in this example, watermelon symbol) -cherry symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 2 (strong cherry) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 and is small. In addition to winning the role 2 (strong cherry), a winning effect (in this example, a production in which a princess character appears) is used to notify that the small role 2 (strong cherry) has been won by using the effect image display device 157. Running. Further, in the game immediately after, the special role 1 + the small role 2 are internally won, and the game state is shifted to the internal winning (special role internal winning game state (RT4)).

In the state shown in FIG. 13B, the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the special combination 1 is won. Using the production image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notification (in this example, a production including the character display of "bonus confirmed !!" and the image of "Seven 1 design") is executed to notify that the special role 1 has been won. doing.

Further, here, with the winning of the special role 1 as an opportunity, the game state is shifted to the bonus state (special game state (RT5)), and the AT lottery is performed every game. This "state in which the AT lottery is performed" is an example of the "certain state" according to the present embodiment. However, in this example, during the bonus, the first notification of notifying that the player is in a certain state (the state in which the AT lottery is performed) is not performed.

The state shown in FIG. 13 (c) that follows is a state during the bonus, and here, a bonus effect suggesting that the bonus is in progress (in this example, an effect including the number of medals acquired during the bonus).
Is running.

The state shown in FIG. 13 (d) that follows is a state in which the bonus has ended due to the payout of medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to indicate the end of the bonus. The bonus end effect (in this example, the effect including the character display of "bonus end") is being executed. Further, here, a certain state (a state in which the AT lottery is performed) is completed by shifting the game state to the normal state (re-game combination low probability state (RT1)).

<First notification / Example 2 / Normal → Pseudo bonus winning (certain state) → Bonus winning → Bonus end>
In the following state shown in FIG. 13 (e), the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is normal (re-game combination low probability state (RT1)), and the normal effect is executed using the effect image display device 157.

In the state shown in FIG. 13 (f) that follows, the symbol combination "cherry symbol-ANY (in this example, watermelon symbol) -cherry symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 2 (strong cherry) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. In addition to winning the small role 2 (strong cherry), the effect image display device 157 is used to notify that the small role 2 (strong cherry) has been won (in this example, the effect in which the princess character appears). Is running. In addition, here, a pseudo-bonus precursor effect that announces the start of the pseudo-bonus (second bonus) is executed.

In the state shown in FIG. 13 (g) that follows, the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the re-game combination 4 "is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. In addition to winning a prize, a pseudo-bonus confirmation notification (in this example, "bonus" is used to notify that the game state has shifted to the pseudo-bonus (re-game combination high probability state (RT3)) by using the effect image display device 157. The character display of "Confirm" and the production including the image of "Seven 2 design") are being executed.

In addition, here, it is notified that a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) is triggered by winning a prize (pseudo-bonus start) in the re-game combination 4 ″. The first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is started.

The state shown in FIG. 13 (h) that follows is a state during the pseudo-bonus, and here, it is notified that a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) is in effect. The first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is being continued.

In the state shown in FIG. 13 (i) that follows, during the pseudo-bonus, the player is internally elected as a duplicate of the special role 1 + the small role 2, and the game state is changed to the internal winning (special role internal winning game state (RT4)). The first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) for notifying that the player is in a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) is continued.

In the state shown in FIG. 13 (j) that follows, the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the special combination 1 is won. Using the production image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notification (in this example, a production including the character display of "bonus confirmed !!" and the image of "Seven 1 design") is executed to notify that the special role 1 has been won. doing.

In addition, here, with the winning of the special role 1 as an opportunity, the game state is shifted to the bonus (special game state (RT5)), and the push order navigation of a certain state (small role 4 (bell)) has a high probability. The first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) for notifying that the character is in the state (state generated in) is being continued.

The following state shown in FIG. 13 (k) is a state during the bonus, and here, a bonus effect (in this example, an effect including the number of medals acquired during the bonus) suggesting that the bonus is being executed is executed. At the same time, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) for notifying that the player is in a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) is continuously performed. There is.

The following state shown in FIG. 13 (l) is a state in which the bonus has ended due to the payout of medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to indicate the end of the bonus. While executing the bonus end effect (in this example, the effect including the information on the total number of medals acquired during the bonus and the set value suggestion effect that suggests the current set value), the game state is being prepared for AT (re-). A notice effect (in this example, an effect including the characters "next ART") that suggests the transition to the game role high probability preparation state (RT2)) is being executed.

Further, here, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is continued, and the game state is shifted to AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)). A certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) is continued.

In this example, when the bonus is won while the first notification is being executed, the bonus ends in the first period (after the bonus is won in FIG. 13 (i), the bonus ends in FIG. 13 (l). Since the first notification is continuously executed in the period up to), the player is not anxious in the first period, and the timing of the first notification is varied so that the game can be played. It can enhance the interest. Further, since the first notification is performed in relation to the bonus, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the game console can be increased.

<Status notification processing (variation example)>
Next, a modified example of the state notification process in the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the state notification process according to the modified example, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a state notification lottery lottery table and a precursor game number determination table.

In the state notification process shown in FIG. 14, the processes of steps S720 to S722 are adopted instead of the processes of steps S704 to S705 of the state notification process described with reference to FIG.

Specifically, in step S720, it is determined whether or not the current game state is during the first bonus internal winning (in this example, the game state is the special role internal winning game state (RT4)), and it does not correspond. In that case, the status notification process is terminated, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S721. In step S721, for example, referring to the lottery table shown in FIG. 15A, it is determined whether or not the state notification lottery has been won by using the random number value, and if not, the state notification process is terminated. In the case of winning, the process proceeds to step S706, and a status notification command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 (status notification (first notification) is performed).

For example, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 15A is used in the status notification lottery in step S721, when the random number value (0 to 127) is 0 to 29, it is determined that the player has won, and when it is 30 to 127, it is determined that the player has won. Judged as non-winning (missing).

The status notification lottery is not limited to this example, and for example, the winning probability of the status notification lottery may be changed according to the number of games elapsed from the game in which the first bonus is applied. For example, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 15B is used in the status notification lottery in step S721, the number of elapsed games from the game that hits the first bonus (hereinafter referred to as the number of elapsed games) is 1G and is random. When the numerical value (0 to 127) is 0 to 9, it is determined to be won, when it is 10 to 127, it is determined to be non-winning (missing), the number of elapsed games is 2G, and the random number value (0 to 127) is. When it is 0 to 29, it is judged as winning, when it is 30 to 127, it is judged as non-winning (missing), and when the number of elapsed games is 3G or later and the random number value (0 to 127) is 0 to 63, it is judged as winning. The judgment may be made, and when it is 64 to 127, it may be judged as non-winning (missing), and after the status is notified, it may be judged as winning with a 100% probability. In addition, when the first bonus is hit, the status may be notified without fail.

In addition, the winning probability of the status notification lottery may be changed according to the internal winning combination (or winning combination) in the game. For example, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 15C is used in the status notification lottery in step S721, when the internal winning combination is a normal replay, it is determined that there is no winning (missing) with a 100% probability, and the internal winning combination is won. When the winning combination is a chance replay and the random number value (0 to 127) is 0 to 63, it is judged as winning, when it is 64 to 127, it is judged as non-winning (missing), and the internal winning combination is a bell and the random number value (0). ~ 127) is determined to be winning when 0 to 19, and is determined to be non-winning (missing) when it is 20 to 127, the internal winning combination is watermelon, and the random number value (0 to 127) is 0 to 39. Sometimes it is judged as winning, when it is 40 to 127, it is judged as non-winning (missing), when the internal winning combination is a weak cherry and the random number value (0 to 127) is 0 to 29, it is judged as winning, 30 When it is ~ 127, it may be determined as non-winning (missing), and when the internal winning combination is a strong cherry, it may be determined as winning with a 100% probability.

In addition, an example of performing a status notification lottery during the first bonus is shown. In addition, the status notification lottery is configured to be performed even during the precursor of the pseudo bonus, and is shown in FIG. 15 (d). As in the lottery table, the status notification lottery during the winning of the first bonus may be set so that the winning probability is higher than the status notification lottery during the precursor of the pseudo bonus.

For example, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 15D is used in the status notification lottery in step S721, when the random number value (0 to 127) is 0 to 63 before the internal notification, it is determined that the player has won, and 64 to 64 to When it is 127, it is judged as non-winning (missing), when the random number value (0 to 127) is 0 to 117, it is judged as winning, and when it is 117 to 127, it is judged as non-winning (missing). judge.

Further, when the random number value (0 to 127) is 0 to 9 in the pseudo-bonus precursor 16G to 9G, it is determined to be won, and when it is 10 to 127, it is determined to be non-winning (missing), and the pseudo-bonus precursor 8G to 4G. When the random number value (0 to 127) is in the numerical range of 0 to 19, it is determined to be won, and when it is 20 to 127, it is determined to be non-winning (missing), and the random value (0) is a pseudo-bonus precursor 3G to 1G. ~ 127) may be determined to be a winning when 0 to 39, and may be determined to be non-winning (missing) when 31 to 127.

Further, a lottery table may be created by combining a plurality or all of the number of elapsed games, the type of internal winning combination, the type of winning combination, and the gaming state (for example, during BB winning, pseudo-bonus precursor). Further, the number of precursor games of the pseudo-bonus may be determined by lottery before the internal notification using, for example, the precursor game number determination table and the random number value (0 to 127) shown in FIG. 15 (e).

<First notification / Example 3>
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the effects including the first notification according to the third embodiment in chronological order. In this example, when the first privilege (bonus in this example) is won in the state where the first notification for notifying that the player is in a certain state is executed, the first notification is performed in the first period. Is shown as an example of a game console that continuously executes.

<First notification / Example 3 / Normal medium → Certain state → Bonus winning → Bonus winning → Bonus end (end of certain state)>
In the state shown in FIG. 16A, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is normal (re-game combination low probability state (RT1)), and the normal effect is executed by using the effect image display device 157.

In the state shown in FIG. 16 (b) that follows, the symbol combination "cherry symbol-ANY (in this example, watermelon symbol) -replay symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 3 (weak cherry) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. In addition to winning the small role 3 (weak cherry), the effect image display device 157 is used to notify that the small role 3 (weak cherry) has been won (in this example, the effect in which the princess character appears). Is running.

In addition, here, by the lottery executed at the time of internal winning of the small role 3 (weak cherry), the game state is from normal (re-game role low probability state (RT1)) to AT preparation (re-game role high probability preparation state (re-game role high probability preparation state). With the winning of the lottery to shift to RT2)), the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) is generated with high probability. This "state in which the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability" is an example of the "certain state" according to the present embodiment.

In the state shown in FIG. 16 (c) that follows, the symbol combination "cherry symbol-ANY (in this example, watermelon symbol) -cherry symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 2 (strong cherry) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. In addition to winning the small role 2 (strong cherry), the effect image display device 157 is used to notify that the small role 2 (strong cherry) has been won (in this example, the effect in which the princess character appears). Is running. Further, in the game immediately after, the special role 1 is internally won, and the game state is shifted to the internal winning (special role internal winning game state (RT4)).

In the state shown in FIG. 16D, which follows, an interlocking effect suggesting the internal winning is performed with the internal winning of the special role 1 as an opportunity. Further, here, by winning the state notification lottery during the bonus, in the state notification process described with reference to FIG. 14, a certain state (in this example, the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) is high. The first notification (in this example, the state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is performed to notify that the character is in a state (a state that occurs with a probability).

In the state shown in FIG. 16 (e), the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the special combination 1 is won. Using the production image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notification (in this example, a production including the character display of "bonus confirmed !!" and the image of "Seven 1 design") is executed to notify that the special role 1 has been won. doing. Further, here, the gaming state is shifted to the bonus (special gaming state (RT5)) with the winning of the special role 1 as an opportunity.

In the state shown in FIG. 16 (f) that follows, the bonus has ended due to the payout of medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to suggest the end of the bonus. The bonus end effect (in this example, the effect including the character display of "bonus end") is being executed.

Further, here, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is continued, and the game state is shifted to the normal state (re-game combination low probability state (RT1)). The state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) has ended.

<First notification / Example 3 / Bonus prize → Bonus prize → Bonus end → During ART (bonus prize)>
In the state shown in FIG. 16 (g) that follows, the symbol combination "watermelon symbol-watermelon-watermelon symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is won. At the same time, the effect image display device 157 is used to perform a winning effect (in this example, an effect in which a princess character appears) to notify that the small role 1 (watermelon) has been won. Further, in the game immediately after, the special role 1 is internally won, the game state is shifted to the internal winning (special role internal winning game state (RT4)), and the first notification (state notification including the display of a certain character) is performed. Since the special role 1 was internally elected during the continuation of ST), a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) has ended, but the first notification (or The status notification ST) including the display of the character is being continued.

In the state shown in FIG. 16 (h) that follows, the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the special combination 1 is won. Using the production image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notification (in this example, a production including the character display of "bonus confirmed !!" and the image of "Seven 1 design") is executed to notify that the special role 1 has been won. doing.

Further, here, with the winning of the special role 1 as an opportunity, the game state is shifted to the bonus state (special game state (RT5)), and the AT lottery is performed every game. This "state in which the AT lottery is performed" is an example of the "certain state" according to the present embodiment.

The following state shown in FIG. 16 (i) is a state in which the bonus has ended due to the payout of medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to indicate the end of the bonus. A notice suggesting that the bonus end effect (in this example, the effect including the character display of "bonus end") is executed and the game state is shifted to AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)). The production (in this example, the production including the characters "next ART") is being executed.

Further, here, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is continued, and the game state is shifted to AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)). A certain state (a state in which an AT lottery is performed) is being continued.

In the following state shown in FIG. 16 (j), while the AT is being prepared (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)), the special role 1 is internally elected, and the game state is being internally won (special role internal winning game state (RT4)). )), And the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) for notifying that a certain state (AT lottery is performed) is being continued.

The following state shown in FIG. 16 (k) shows the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-" corresponding to the special combination 1 on the effective line L1 during AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)). "Seven 1 symbol" is stopped and displayed, and the special role 1 is won, and the effect image display device 157 is used to notify that the special role 1 has been won (in this example, the characters "bonus confirmed"). Display and production including the image of "Seven 1 design") are being executed.

Further, here, in the wake of winning the special role 1, the gaming state is shifted to the bonus (special gaming state (RT5)), and at the same time, a certain state (AT lottery is performed) is notified. One notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) is being continued.

In this example, when the first bonus is won while the first notification is being executed, the bonus is won in FIG. 16 (h) after the bonus is won in the first period (FIG. 16 (g)). To continue to execute the first notification in the period until the bonus is won and in the period from when the bonus is won in FIG. 16 (j) to when the bonus is won in FIG. 16 (k). In addition to not making the player uneasy in the first period, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by giving variation to the timing of the first notification. Further, since the first notification is performed in relation to the bonus, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the game console can be increased.

<First notification / Example 4>
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the effects including the first notification according to the fourth embodiment in chronological order. In this example, when the first privilege (bonus in this example) is won in the state where the first notification for notifying that the player is in a certain state is executed, the first notification is performed in the first period. Is shown as an example of a game console that continuously executes. Since the states shown in FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (f) are the same as the states shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (f), the description thereof will be omitted.

In the state shown in FIG. 17 (g), the symbol combination "watermelon symbol-watermelon-watermelon symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is won. , The effect image display device 157 is used to execute a winning effect (in this example, an effect in which a princess character appears) to notify that the small role 1 (watermelon) has been won. In addition, in the game immediately after, the pseudo-bonus is internally won, but when the pseudo-bonus is internally won, a certain state (in this example, the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability. The first notification (in this example, the state notification ST including the display of a certain character) for notifying that the character is in the state of being in the state is not performed.

In the state shown in FIG. 17 (h) that follows, the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the re-game combination 4 "is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. In addition to winning a prize, a pseudo-bonus confirmation notification (in this example, "bonus" is used to notify that the game state has shifted to the pseudo-bonus (re-game combination high probability state (RT3)) by using the effect image display device 157. The character display of "Confirm" and the production including the image of "Seven 2 design") are being executed.

In addition, here, it is notified that a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability) is triggered by winning a prize (pseudo-bonus start) in the re-game combination 4 ″. The first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is started.

The following state shown in FIG. 17 (i) is a state in which the pseudo-bonus has ended, and the pseudo-bonus end effect suggesting the end of the pseudo-bonus using the effect image display device 157 (in this example, “pseudo-bonus end””. A notice effect (in this example, the character of "next ART") that suggests that the game state is shifted to AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)) while executing the effect including the character display of The production including) is being executed. Further, here, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is continued, and the game state is shifted to AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2)). A certain state (a state in which an AT lottery is performed) is being continued.

The state shown in FIG. 17 (j) following is a state in which the pseudo bonus is internally won during AT preparation (replaying combination high probability preparation state (RT2)), and the state shown in FIG. 17 (k) following is a pseudo state. It is the state after winning the bonus. Here, in the game after the pseudo-bonus is won, the first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) for notifying that a certain state (AT lottery is performed) is continued.

In this example, when the pseudo bonus (second bonus) is won while the first notification is being executed, after the pseudo bonus is won in the second period (FIG. 17 (j)), FIG. 17 (FIG. 17 (j) Since the first notification is continuously executed in the period until the pseudo bonus is won in k), the player is not anxious even in the second period, and the timing of the first notification is not reached. It is possible to enhance the fun of the game by giving variations to.

<First notification / modification example>
Next, a modified example of the first notification will be described. In the above embodiment, in the game (a certain game) in which the special role 1 is won, an example in which the bonus confirmation notification and the first notification are performed is shown, but the "certain game" according to the present embodiment is limited to this. It's not something. If the game is a game in which a bonus is started, the player's expectation can be further increased by matching the start timing of the bonus with the start timing of the game.

FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a modified example of the notification timing of the first notification, and the state shown in FIGS. 18A and 1) is a game (a certain game) in which the special role 1 is won. be. In this example, in this certain game, the effect image display device 157 is used to notify the bonus confirmation (in this example, the effect including the character display of "bonus confirmed !!"), but at this timing, The first notification (in this example, the state notification ST including the display of a certain character) for notifying that the player is in a certain state (in this example, the state in which the AT lottery is performed) is not performed.

The following states shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (2) to (a) and (4) are the next games of the game (a certain game) that has won the special role 1. In this example, in this "game next to a certain game", at the timing when the operation of the first stop is accepted, the effect image display device 157 is used to indicate that the player is in a certain state (a state in which the AT lottery is performed). The first notification (state notification ST including the display of a certain character) to be notified has been started.

In this example, the first notification is performed at the timing when the first stop operation is received, but the operation by other operation means (for example, the operation by the start lever 135 (lever on), the operation of the second stop, etc. The first notification may be started at the timing when the third stop operation) is received or when another process (for example, the winning determination process or the medal granting process shown in FIG. 7) is executed.

As described above, if the first notification is a notification that is started in connection with the operation of the player in a certain game, the timing of the first notification can be further varied, and each operation. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

<AT (pseudo bonus) rush replay stop display / transformation example>
Next, a modified example of the stop display of the AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay will be described. In the above embodiment, when the symbol combination "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" corresponding to the AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, the game state is in the pseudo-bonus (re-). Although an example of shifting to the game combination high probability state (RT3)) has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this.

18 (b) and (1) are diagrams showing an example in which the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and FIGS. 18 (b) and (2) are AT (pseudo-bonus). It is a figure which showed the example which the symbol combination corresponding to a rush replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the symbol combination corresponding to a special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effect line L2. In the reels shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D, a symbol arrangement different from the symbol arrangement described with reference to FIG. 3 is adopted.

In this example, when the symbol combination "white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol" corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the upward-sloping effective line L1, the special combination 1 is won. On the other hand, when the symbol combination "white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol" corresponding to the AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay is stopped and displayed on the upward-sloping effective line L1, the AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay is performed. Along with winning the prize, the symbol combination "white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol" corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower production line L2. The production line L2 may be used as an effective line, or other winning lines may be used as an effective line.

In this way, in the first bonus, a certain symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the first line, and in the second bonus, the certain symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the second line different from the first line. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier to visually distinguish between the bonus winning and the pseudo-bonus winning.

18 (c) and (1) are diagrams showing an example in which the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 and a certain symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect line L3. (C) and (2) are diagrams showing an example in which the symbol combination corresponding to the AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 and a certain symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect line L3.

In this example, when the symbol combination "replay symbol-white 7 symbol-cherry symbol" corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the upward-sloping effective line L1, the special combination 1 is won and a certain symbol combination is obtained. "White 7 symbol-White 7 symbol-White 7 symbol" is stopped and displayed on the effect line L3 in the middle row. On the other hand, when the symbol combination "bell symbol-white 7 symbol-watermelon symbol" corresponding to the AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay is stopped and displayed on the upward-sloping effective line L1, the AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay is won. At the same time, a certain symbol combination "white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol" is stopped and displayed on the effect line L3 in the middle row.

In this way, if the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on at least a certain line in the first bonus and the second bonus, it is possible to make it difficult to visually distinguish between the bonus winning and the pseudo bonus winning. , It is possible to draw the player's attention to the first notification and maintain the player's expectation until the first notification is performed. Although it is difficult to instantly determine the type of bonus, it is possible to grasp the difference between the types, so that important information for the player can be reliably conveyed.

18 (d) and (1) are diagrams showing an example in which the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and FIGS. 18 (d) and (2) are freeze effects (reel actions). ), Then the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and then the symbol combination corresponding to the AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. It is a figure which showed.

In this example, in the winning of the special winning combination 1, the symbol combination "white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol" corresponding to the special winning combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the upward-sloping effective line L1. On the other hand, in the winning of the AT (pseudo-bonus) rush replay, after performing the freeze effect (reel action) by the reels 110 to 112, the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1 "white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol" Is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 (temporary stop display), and then the symbol combination "white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-white 7 symbol" corresponding to AT (pseudo bonus) rush replay is effective ascending to the right. A stop display is displayed on the line L1.

In this way, if the freeze effect (reel action) is performed in at least one of the first bonus and the second bonus, the effect can be enhanced.

As described above, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbol shown in FIG. 3) and is rotationally driven by a plurality of reels. (For example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1), a stop operation means capable of executing an operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1), and An internal winning result determining means (for example, the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 7A) that determines the result of the internal winning based on the lottery value, the internal winning result determined by the internal winning result determining means, and the above. A stop result deriving means for deriving a stop result of the plurality of reels based on the result of an operation of the stop operation means (for example, the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 7A) and a certain state (for example, FIG. 4). A game state of any one of the plurality of types of game states (RT1 to RT5) shown, a state in which the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability, and a certain notice (for example, a setting after the end of the bonus). The first notification (for example, the state notification shown in FIGS. 12 and 13) for notifying that a state in which a value suggestion) is likely to appear or a state in which a special effect (for example, a premier effect) may appear). The game console is provided with a notification means (for example, the state notification process shown in FIG. 9 and the effect image display device 157 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) capable of executing ST), and the internal winning result determination means is , The first winning combination can be determined as a result of the internal winning, and the first winning combination is the first privilege (for example, special role 1 (big bonus), special role 2 (regular bonus)). , AT, AT addition, etc.) (For example, special role 1 (single), special role 2 (single), special role 1 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2, special role 1 + replay role 2, special It is a combination 1 + a re-game combination 3), and the notification means is a period from the winning of the first privilege to the end of the first privilege (hereinafter, referred to as a “first period”, for example, FIG. The first notification is not executed during at least a part of the period from the special role 1 prize (bonus prize) shown in 12 (h) to the end of the bonus shown in FIG. 12 (l). Is the period from the bonus winning shown in FIG. 12 (m) to the end of the bonus when the first privilege is won while the first notification is being executed. ) Is a means for continuously executing the first notification.

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, when the first privilege is won in the state where the first notification is executed, the first notification is continuously executed in the first period. In addition to not making the player uneasy in one period, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by giving variation to the timing of the first notification. Further, since the first notification is performed in relation to the privilege, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the game table can be increased.

Further, the internal winning result determining means is a means capable of determining a second winning combination as a result of the internal winning, and the second winning combination is a second privilege (for example, AT (pseudo-bonus)). (For example, re-gaming combination 4, re-gaming combination 4', re-gaming combination 4'), and the notification means ends after the second privilege is won. (Hereinafter referred to as "second period"; for example, the period from the pseudo-bonus winning shown in FIG. 13 (g) to the end of the pseudo-bonus shown in FIG. 13 (j)) until at least a part of the period (for example, It is a means for executing the first notification during all periods), and the notification means is used in the second period when the second privilege is won while the first notification is being executed. It may be a means for continuously executing the first notification.

With such a configuration, the player will not be anxious even in the second period, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by giving a variation to the timing of the first notification.

Further, the first privilege and the second privilege have different types of benefits (for example, ball ejection performance (for example, the number of game media paid out, the number of RT-added games, the probability of AT entry, the number of games that can enter AT). ) Are different, the additional performance (for example, the number of RT additional games, the winning probability of RT addition) is different, and the production mode (for example, the display frequency and display mode of the RT additional production) are different. The privilege of the above and the second privilege may have different degrees of advantage to the player. For example, the first privilege may be a privilege in which the first lottery (ART rush lottery) is performed, and the second privilege may be a privilege in which the second lottery (art additional lottery) is performed. .. Further, the first privilege is a privilege in which the first effect (effect suggesting that the bonus is in progress) is performed, and the second privilege suggests that the second effect (AT is in progress). It may be a privilege that the production) is performed.

With such a configuration, the fun of the game can be further enhanced by increasing the variation of the benefits.

Further, the first notification performed in connection with the first privilege and the first notification performed in relation to the second privilege may be notifications of the same notification mode.

With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to guess the type of privilege from the notification mode of the first notification, and it is possible to increase the motivation to play.

Further, the first notification performed in connection with the second privilege is internally included in a certain game (for example, a game in which a bonus is won, a next game after winning a bonus, or a special role during a bonus game). A lottery game, a game when it is performed in connection with a production during a bonus game, a game that wins a lottery during a bonus game or a lottery according to a winning combination, a game that exceeds a predetermined number of game media to be paid out, or When a notification (for example, an operation by the start lever 135 (lever on), a second stop operation, or a third stop operation is accepted) that is started in connection with the player's operation in a game in which the above conditions are satisfied). It may be a notification to be started, a notification to be started by executing a winning determination process or a medal granting process after the third stop).

With such a configuration, it is possible to give more variation to the timing of the first notification, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for each operation.

Further, the certain game may be a game in which the second privilege is started, or a game in which the second privilege wins a prize.

With such a configuration, the player's expectation can be further increased by matching the start timing of the privilege with the start timing of a certain game.

Further, the certain game is a game started when a certain condition is satisfied in the second privilege, and the certain condition uses a lottery (for example, the lottery table shown in FIG. 15A). The status notification lottery, the status notification lottery according to the number of games elapsed from the game that hit the first bonus, using the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (b), and the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (c) are used. It may be a condition that is satisfied when the player wins the internal winning combination (or the winning combination) in the game. The above-mentioned "certain condition" may be satisfied when the number of games predetermined in the second privilege has elapsed, or the number of game media paid out exceeds a certain number in the second privilege. It may be established in some cases.

With such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the first notification even during the privilege, and the motivation to play can be maintained.

Further, at least one of the first privilege and the second privilege may be a pseudo bonus.

With such a configuration, the fun of the game can be further enhanced by increasing the variation of the benefits.

Further, the second privilege is a pseudo bonus, and the second privilege constitutes a part of a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the first privilege is being executed during the execution of the second privilege. It is possible to execute a lottery regarding the award of the above, and it may be possible to start the first award before the end of the second award.

With such a configuration, it can be expected that the first privilege will start during the pseudo-bonus, and by performing the first notification during this period, the player will pay attention to the first notification even during the privilege. , Can increase the motivation to play.

Further, during the execution of the first privilege, a lottery (for example, AT lottery) capable of shifting to a game state advantageous to the player (for example, AT preparation (re-game combination high probability preparation state (RT2))) is executed. It is possible, and the first notification may be executed when the lottery is won.

With such a configuration, it can be expected that the player will shift to another advantageous gaming state during the first privilege, and by performing the first notification during this period, the player will be the first during the privilege. It is possible to increase the motivation to play by paying attention to the notification of.

Further, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbol shown in FIG. 3) and is rotationally driven by a plurality of reels (for example, FIG. Based on the reels 110 to 112) shown in 1 and the stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) capable of executing an operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, and a lottery value. The internal winning result determining means (for example, the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 7A), the internal winning result determined by the internal winning result determining means, and the stop operating means. A stop result deriving means (for example, the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 7A) for deriving the stop results of the plurality of reels based on the result of the operation, and a certain state (for example, a plurality of types shown in FIG. 4). Any one of the game states (RT1 to RT5), a state in which the push order navigation of the small winning combination 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability, a certain notice (for example, suggestion of a set value after the end of the bonus). Executes the first notification (for example, the state notification ST shown in FIGS. 16 and 17) to notify that is in a state in which is likely to appear, or in a state in which a special effect (for example, a premier effect) may appear). A game console including a possible notification means (for example, the state notification process shown in FIG. 9, the effect image display device 157 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2), and the internal winning result determining means is the internal winning. As a result, the first winning combination can be determined, and the first winning combination is the first privilege (for example, special role 1 (big bonus), special role 2 (regular bonus), AT, AT. Winning combination (for example, special role 1 (single), special role 2 (single), special role 1 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2, special role 1 + replay role 2, special role 1 + replay The function 3), and the notification means is a period from the winning of the first privilege to the winning of the first privilege (hereinafter, referred to as “first period”. For example, FIG. 16 (c)). The first notification is not executed during at least a part of the period from the special role 1 internal winning (bonus winning) shown in FIG. 16 (e) to the bonus winning, and the notification means is When the first privilege is won while the first notification is being executed, the bonus winning is shown in FIG. 16 (h) from the bonus reel shown in FIG. 16 (g). In the period up to, or from the bonus reel shown in FIG. 16 (j) to the bonus winning shown in FIG. 16 (k)) It is a game table characterized in that it is a means for continuously executing the first notification.

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, when the first privilege is won while the first notification is being executed, the first notification is continuously executed in the first period. In addition to not making the player uneasy in one period, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by giving variation to the timing of the first notification. Further, since the first notification is performed in relation to the privilege, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the game table can be increased.

Further, the internal winning result determining means is a means capable of determining a second winning combination as a result of the internal winning, and the second winning combination is a second privilege (for example, AT (pseudo-bonus)). (For example, re-gaming combination 4, re-gaming combination 4', re-gaming combination 4'), and the notification means wins the second benefit after the second benefit is won. (Hereinafter referred to as "second period"; for example, the period from the pseudo-bonus winning shown in FIG. 13 (g) to the end of the pseudo-bonus shown in FIG. 13 (j)) until at least a part of the period (for example, It is a means for executing the first notification during all periods), and the notification means is used in the second period when the second privilege is won while the first notification is being executed. It may be a means for continuously executing the first notification.

With such a configuration, the player will not be anxious even in the second period, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by giving a variation to the timing of the first notification.

Further, the first privilege and the second privilege have different types of benefits (for example, ball ejection performance (for example, the number of game media paid out, the number of RT-added games, the probability of AT entry, the number of games that can enter AT). ) May be different, the additional performance (for example, the number of RT-added games, the winning probability of RT-added) is different, and the effect mode (for example, the display frequency and display mode of the RT-added effect) are different). For example, the first privilege may be a privilege in which the first lottery (ART rush lottery) is performed, and the second privilege may be a privilege in which the second lottery (art additional lottery) is performed. .. Further, the first privilege is a privilege in which the first effect (effect suggesting that the bonus is in progress) is performed, and the second privilege suggests that the second effect (AT is in progress). It may be a privilege that the production) is performed.

With such a configuration, the fun of the game can be further enhanced by increasing the variation of the benefits.

Further, the first notification performed in connection with the first privilege and the first notification performed in relation to the second privilege may be notifications of the same notification mode.

With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to guess the type of privilege from the notification mode of the first notification, and it is possible to increase the motivation to play.

In addition, the first notification performed in connection with the second privilege is won in a certain game (for example, a game in which a bonus is won, a next game after winning a bonus, and various lottery during the bonus. A notification (for example, an operation by the start lever 135 (lever on), a second stop operation, or a third stop operation) that is started in connection with the player's operation in the game that has been played or a game in which a certain condition is satisfied). It may be a notification started when it is accepted, a notification started by executing a winning determination process or a medal granting process after the third stop).

With such a configuration, it is possible to give more variation to the timing of the first notification, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for each operation.
Further, the certain game may be a game in which a certain winning combination is won.

With such a configuration, the player's expectation can be further increased by matching the timing at which a certain winning combination is won with the timing at which a certain game is started.

Further, the certain game is a game started when a certain condition is satisfied during the internal winning of the second privilege, and the certain condition is shown in a lottery (for example, FIG. 15A). Status notification lottery using a lottery table, status notification lottery according to the number of games elapsed from the game that hit the first bonus using the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (b), shown in FIG. 15 (c). It may be a condition that is satisfied when the player wins the internal winning combination (or the winning combination) in the game using the lottery table. The above-mentioned "certain condition" may be satisfied when the number of games predetermined in the second privilege has elapsed, or the number of game media paid out exceeds a certain number in the second privilege. It may be established in some cases.

With such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the first notification even during the internal winning of the privilege, and the motivation to play can be maintained.

Further, at least one of the first privilege and the second privilege may be a pseudo bonus.

With such a configuration, the fun of the game can be further enhanced by increasing the variation of the benefits.

Further, the second privilege is a pseudo bonus, and the second privilege constitutes a part of a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the first privilege is being executed during the execution of the second privilege. It is possible to execute a lottery regarding the award of the above, and it may be possible to start the first award before the end of the second award.

With such a configuration, it can be expected that the first privilege will start during the pseudo-bonus, and by performing the first notification during this period, the player will pay attention to the first notification even during the privilege. , Can increase the motivation to play. Further, the first notification may be executed during the game of the first privilege or the game of the second privilege.

The "notification means" according to the present embodiment may be any means that can execute the first notification for notifying that the user is in a certain state, and may not perform the first notification.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the end trigger of the "certain state", the end of AT, the elapse of a predetermined period, the winning of a certain lottery, and the transition of the gaming state to the predetermined gaming state. As illustrated, for example, when a condition regarding the interest of the player is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined number of games has elapsed, or when the number of games to be paid out exceeds a predetermined number, after the first notification is given. The "certain state" may be terminated when the predetermined number of bonuses has been exhausted, or when the conditions related to the production are satisfied (for example, when the production lottery is won and a certain production is performed, the production is performed in advance. The "certain state" may be terminated after the production is performed a predetermined number of times or for a specified period of time.

Further, the notification mode of the "first notification" is not limited to the display by the effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal display device), but is by an optical output means such as an LED or a lamp (for example, the notification lamp 123 shown in FIG. 1). It may be notified by light (for example, lighting, blinking, extinguishing), or by sound (for example, sound effect, music) by a sound output means such as a speaker (for example, speakers 272 and 277 shown in FIG. 2). It may be a notification by movement (for example, rotation, expansion / contraction, vibration, advance / retreat) by a movable body (for example, the reels 110 to 112 and the shutter 163 shown in FIG. 1). Further, the "first notification" may be controlled by the main control unit 300 or the first sub control unit 400. Further, the first notification (false notification) may be performed when the state is not in a certain state (when the state is other than a certain state).

Further, the "first privilege" and the "second privilege" related to this embodiment are not limited to the special role 1 (big bonus), the special role 2 (regular bonus), AT, AT addition, etc., and are set values. Suggestions, payout of game media, execution of special effects, granting of items, and the like.

Further, the "first privilege" and the "second privilege" according to the present embodiment do not have to be one type each, and at least one of the benefits may be composed of a plurality of types of benefits. For example, the first privilege may be composed of a big bonus and a regular bonus, and the notification mode of the "first notification" may be different in each bonus.

Further, the first notification performed in connection with the first privilege may be a notification started in connection with the operation of the player in a certain game, and the certain game may be the first notification. It may be a game in which one privilege is started. Further, the certain game is a game that is started when a certain condition is satisfied in the first privilege, and the certain condition may be a condition that is satisfied when a lottery is won.

Further, the notification means may not execute the first notification during at least a part of the period from the winning of the first privilege to the end of the first privilege. May be good. Further, the notification means may not execute the first notification during at least a part of the period from the winning of the first privilege to the winning of the first privilege. May be good.

In addition, the notification means is used for at least a part of the period from the winning of the first privilege to the end of the first privilege (hereinafter referred to as "first period"). This is a means that does not execute the notification of the above, and the notification means is the first, after the first privilege is won, when the first privilege is won while the first notification is being executed. It is a means for continuously executing the first notification in the period until the end of the privilege (hereinafter referred to as "third period"), and the first period and the third period are different periods. It may be.

In addition, the notification means is used for at least a part of the period from the winning of the first privilege to the winning of the first privilege (hereinafter referred to as the "first period"). This is a means that does not execute the notification of the above, and the notification means is the first, after the first privilege is won, when the first privilege is won while the first notification is being executed. It is a means for continuously executing the first notification in the period until the privilege is won (hereinafter referred to as "third period"), and the first period and the third period are different periods. It may be.

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Next, the effect device 700 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 38. In the explanation of the components of the effect device 700 using the drawings, the positions, orientations, sides, surfaces, etc. that are relatively in front of the player facing the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 are "front" and "front", respectively. , "Front side", "front side", etc., and the relative back position, orientation, side, surface, etc. are described as "rear", "rear", "rear side", "rear surface", etc., respectively. Similarly, the relatively upper position, orientation, side, surface, etc. are described as "upper", "upper", "upper", "upper surface", etc., respectively, and the relatively lower position, orientation, side, surface, etc. Etc. are described as "lower", "lower", "lower", "lower surface", etc., respectively. Similarly, the relative left position, orientation, side, surface, etc. are described as "left", "left", "left side", "left surface", etc., respectively, and the relative right position, orientation, etc. The side, face, etc. are referred to as "right", "right side", "right side", "right side", etc., respectively. Similarly, in the explanation of the front-back relationship of the surface of the component, the surface that the player can see relatively easily or the surface that faces the player side is described as "surface" in principle, and the "surface" is described. The back side of is referred to as the "back side". Even if the "surface" cannot be visually recognized by a shield or the like arranged in front of the "surface", it is referred to as "surface". Further, in the present embodiment, "projection" means irradiating an object with light to project an image of the object on a screen, and includes concepts such as "projection", "projection", and "projection". do.

FIG. 19 shows the structure of the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19A is an exploded perspective view of each element constituting the effect device 700 viewed from the front left side to the rear side right side, and the elements are arranged in order from the front to the rear from the upper right to the lower left of the figure. Shown. FIG. 19B is a perspective view of the projection mechanism unit 730 of the effect device 700 viewed from the front left side to the rear side right side, in which the direction from the front to the rear is the direction from the upper right to the lower left in the figure. Is shown.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the effect device 700 is roughly classified into a display touch unit 710, a projection hood unit 720, and a projection mechanism unit 730. The projection hood unit 720 is attached to the front of the projection mechanism unit 730, and the display touch unit 710 is attached to the front of the projection hood unit 720 to manufacture the effect device 700. The projection mechanism unit 730 irradiates the film arranged inside with light and emits the light transmitted through the film into the space inside the projection hood unit 720. The emitted light passes through the space inside the projection hood unit 720 and is projected onto the display touch unit 710 to display an image.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the projection mechanism unit 730 is roughly classified into a light source unit / electric circuit unit 732 including a plurality of LED light sources and an electric circuit for driving them, and a plurality of condenser lenses. It has a condensing lens unit 734, a projection film unit 735 including a plurality of projection films, and a projection lens unit 736 including a plurality of projection lenses.

Further, the projection mechanism unit 730 is arranged behind the light source unit / electric circuit unit 732 to accommodate the light source unit / electric circuit unit 732 and the bottom cover 731, and is arranged behind the condenser lens unit 734 to collect light. A condenser lens holder 733a for holding a plurality of condenser lenses of the optical lens unit 734 and a film arranged behind the projection film unit 735 for mounting and holding a plurality of projection films of the projection film unit 735. A holder 733b, a projection lens holder 733c arranged behind the projection lens unit 736 and holding a plurality of projection lenses of the projection lens unit 736, and an aperture diaphragm portion 737 arranged in front of the projection lens holder 733c. From the front side of the aperture diaphragm portion 737, the aperture diaphragm portion 737 and the projection lens cover 733d for accommodating the projection lens holder 733c are provided.

The projection mechanism unit 730 includes a bottom cover 731 that houses the light source unit / electric circuit unit 732, a condenser lens holder 733a that holds the condenser lens portion 734, a film holder 733b that holds the projection film portion 735, and a projection lens. The projection lens holder 733c holding the portion 736 and the projection lens cover 733d accommodating the aperture diaphragm portion 737 and the projection lens holder 733c are stacked in this order and fixed with mounting screws 741a to 741d to integrate the whole. It is assembled into the external shape shown in FIG. 19 (b).

As shown in FIG. 19B, the assembled projection mechanism unit 730 has a tubular shape with the front-back direction as the axis as a whole, the right side wall is a flat surface parallel to the axis, and the left side wall is the said. It has a columnar shape centered on the axis. As a result, the projection mechanism unit 730 has a crescent-shaped contour shape that bulges to the left when viewed from the front side. The projection mechanism unit 730 is attached to the front door 102 so that the flat right side wall is along the right side of the housing of the slot machine 100. Further, since the front peripheral end of the side wall of the bottom cover 731 of the assembled projection mechanism 730 and the rear peripheral end of the side wall of the condenser lens holder 733a are in close contact with each other without a gap, the light source unit housed in the bottom cover 731. / Unnecessary external light does not enter the electric circuit section 732 from the contact portion between the bottom cover 731 and the condenser lens holder 733a. Similarly, the contact portion between the condenser lens holder 733a and the film holder 733b and the contact portion between the film holder 733b and the projection lens cover 733d are in close contact with each other without any gaps. Unnecessary outside light does not enter the inside from the side wall that leads to the inside.

The light source unit / electric circuit unit 732 includes a flat plate-shaped printed substrate 732a parallel to a plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction, a light source unit 732b, and an electric circuit unit 732c. The left edge peripheral portion of the printed circuit board 732a is formed in an arc shape forming a part of a virtual circle having a predetermined radius centered on a predetermined position on the inside of the flat plate, and the right edge peripheral portion is to the right of the center of the virtual circle. It is formed into a string shape by cutting out the virtual circle with a straight line extending in the vertical direction. As a result, the printed circuit board 732a has a crescent-shaped contour shape that swells to the left when viewed from the front side.

The side wall of the bottom cover 731 has a width that includes the peripheral edges on the left and right sides of the printed circuit board 732a, and has a crescent-shaped contour shape that bulges to the left when viewed from the front side following the contour shape of the printed circuit board 732a. There is.

A light source unit 732b in which a plurality of light sources using LEDs (light emitting diodes) are arranged is provided on the surface (front surface) of the printed circuit board 732a in a crescent-shaped region surrounded by arcuate and chord-shaped left and right end peripheral edges. ing. On the back surface of the printed circuit board 732a, an electric circuit unit 732c is provided in which an electric circuit for controlling light emission / non-emission of the light source of the light source unit 732b is arranged.

One of the light sources A of the plurality of light sources of the light source unit 732b is arranged at a position substantially centered on the surface of the printed circuit board 732a and including the arc on the peripheral edge of the left end. A light source group B provided with six light sources at equal intervals is arranged on a virtual circumference having a predetermined radius centered on the light source A on the surface of the printed circuit board 732a. The predetermined light source in the light source group B is arranged at a position where the straight line connecting to the light source A extends in the left-right direction and is substantially orthogonal to the straight line of the edge extending vertically on the peripheral edge of the right end of the printed circuit board 732a. A light source group C in which six light sources are provided at equal intervals on a virtual arc on the surface of the printed circuit board 732a in a virtual circle having a predetermined radius centered on the light source A, which is outside the light source group B. Is placed. The light sources A of the light source unit 732b and the plurality of light sources of the light sources groups B and C are mounted at substantially the same height from the flat surface of the printed substrate 732a and arranged in a plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction.

The printed circuit board 732a of the light source unit / electric circuit unit 732 is screwed and fixed with a predetermined gap so that the front surface side faces the back surface side of the condensing lens holder 733a. The back side of the condenser lens holder 733a has a width that includes the peripheral edges of the left and right ends of the printed circuit board 732a, and when viewed from the front side, it has a crescent-shaped contour shape that generally bulges to the left following the contour shape of the printed circuit board 732a. Have. The condenser lens holder 733a is provided with a plurality of through holes corresponding to each of the light source A of the light source unit 732b and the plurality of light sources of the light source groups B and C. The inner wall of each through hole is formed in a hollow cylinder shape centered on a virtual axis parallel to the front-rear direction. The shape of the cross section of each through hole cut in the direction orthogonal to the central axis is a circle centered on the central axis. The area of the circular cross section of each through hole is large enough to include the corresponding light source. Each through hole is arranged so that the center of the corresponding light source is located on the extension of its central axis. When observing the through hole from the front to the rear, the corresponding light source can be visually recognized through the through hole.

More specifically, the condenser lens holder 733a is provided with a through hole A corresponding to the light source A. The inner wall of the through hole A is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape centered on a virtual axis parallel to the front-rear direction. The shape of the cross section cut in the direction orthogonal to the central axis of the through hole A is a circle centered on the central axis. The area of the circular cross section of the through hole A has a size sufficiently including the corresponding light source. The through hole A is arranged so that the center of the light source A corresponding to the extension of the central axis thereof is located. When the through hole A is observed from the front to the rear, the corresponding light source A can be visually recognized through the through hole A.

A through-hole group B provided with six through-holes corresponding to one-to-one with the six light sources of the light source group B is provided around the outer periphery of the through-hole A. That is, through-hole groups B provided with six through-holes at equal intervals are arranged on a virtual circumference having a predetermined radius centered on the central axis of the through-hole A. The inner wall of each through hole of the through hole group B is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape with a virtual axis parallel to the front-rear direction as a central axis. The shape of the cross section cut in the direction orthogonal to the central axis of each through hole of the through hole group B is a circle centered on the central axis. The area of the circular cross section of each through hole of the through hole group B has a size sufficiently including the corresponding light source. Each through hole of the through hole group B is arranged so that the center of the corresponding light source of the light source group B is located on the extension of the central axis thereof. By observing each through hole of the through hole group B from the front to the rear, the corresponding light source of the light source group B can be visually recognized through each through hole of the through hole group B.

A through-hole group C provided with six through-holes corresponding to one-to-one with the six light sources of the light source group C is provided around the outer periphery of the through-hole group B. That is, through-hole groups C provided with six through-holes at equal intervals are arranged on a virtual arc having a predetermined radius centered on the central axis of the through-hole A. The inner wall of each through hole of the through hole group C is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape with a virtual axis parallel to the front-rear direction as a central axis. The shape of the cross section cut in the direction orthogonal to the central axis of each through hole of the through hole group C is a circle centered on the central axis. The area of the circular cross section of each through hole of the through hole group C has a size sufficiently including the corresponding light source. Each through hole of the through hole group C is arranged so that the center of the corresponding light source of the light source group C is located on the extension of the central axis thereof. By observing each through hole of the through hole group C from the front to the rear, the corresponding light source of the light source group C can be visually recognized through each through hole of the through hole group C.

The inner wall surfaces of the through holes A and the through holes groups B and C are coated with a matte black coating in order to prevent the generation of stray light such as light reflection and scattering. In order to prevent the generation of stray light, the condenser lens holder 733a itself may be molded with a black resin or the like.

A holding portion 733a1 for holding the condensing lens is provided on the front side of the through hole A of the condensing lens holder 733a and each through hole of the through hole groups B and C. Each holding portion 733a1 includes a lens holding inner wall in which the inner diameter of the front opening end of the through hole is slightly widened, and a ring-shaped lens holding shelf formed by a step between the through hole inner wall and the wider lens holding inner wall. have. The rear surface of the peripheral edge of the condenser lens can be brought into contact with the ring-shaped lens holding shelf, and the side surface of the peripheral edge of the condenser lens can be brought into contact with the inner wall for holding the lens to hold the condenser lens. A positioning recess 733a2 is formed in a part of the inner wall for holding the lens of the holding portion 733a1 so that the side wall portion is recessed in a rectangular shape from the front to the rear to a position shallower than the position of the lens holding shelf. The positioning recess 733a2 is used to prevent a lens mounting error during manufacturing and to easily position and mount the lens. The lengths of the through holes A and the through holes of the through holes groups B and C in the front-rear direction are such that the light source A of the light source unit 732b and the plurality of light sources of the light source groups B and C are attached to the holding portion 733a1. It is adjusted to be located at the rear focal point of each condensing lens.

Of the holding portions 733a1, the condensing lens 734a is held in the holding portion of the through hole A, and the condensing lens group 734b composed of six condensing lenses is held in the holding portion of the six through holes of the through hole group B. A condenser lens group 734c composed of six condenser lenses is held in the holding portion of the six through holes of the through hole group C.

FIG. 20 shows a state in which the condenser lens holder 733a holding the condenser lens is viewed in more detail from the substantially front side. As shown in FIG. 20, the condenser lens holder 733a is formed of a through hole A and a through hole group B arranged at equal intervals on the circumference of a virtual circle having a predetermined radius centered on the central axis of the through hole A. The six through holes B1 to B6 and the through hole groups C outside the through holes B1 to B6 and arranged at equal intervals on an arc of a virtual circle having a predetermined radius centered on the central axis of the through holes A. It has six through holes C1 to C6. The six through holes B1 to B6 of the through hole group B have the same cylinder length (cylinder length) and the same cylinder inner diameter length (cylinder inner diameter length). The six through holes C1 to C6 of the through hole group C have the same cylinder length and the same cylinder inner diameter length. The inner diameter length of the cylinders of the through holes B1 to B6 is shorter than the inner diameter length of the cylinder of the through holes A, and the inner diameter length of the cylinders of the through holes C1 to C6 is longer than the inner diameter length of the cylinder of the through holes A.

As shown in FIG. 20, a holding portion 733a1a for holding the condenser lens is provided on the front side of the through hole A of the condenser lens holder 733a. A condenser lens 734a is fitted and held in the holding portion 733a1a. A positioning recess 733a2a having a rectangular side wall recessed from the front to the rear from the front to a position shallower than the position of the lens holding shelf is formed in a part of the inner wall for holding the lens of the holding portion 733a1a. On the other hand, the condenser lens 734a is provided with a quadrangular prism-shaped positioning convex portion 734at projecting in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis of the lens on a part of the front side of the peripheral side wall portion of the lens. Since the positioning convex portion 734at is fitted into the positioning concave portion 733a2a of the holding portion 733a1a, it is formed to have a thickness thinner than the depth of the positioning concave portion 733a2a when viewed in the optical axis direction of the lens.

The positioning convex portion 734at is provided only on the front side of the peripheral side wall portion of the condenser lens 734a, and is not formed on the rear side. Further, the positioning recess 733a2a is recessed from the front to the rear only to a position shallower than the depth of the lens holding shelf. Therefore, even if the condensing lens 734a is accidentally turned upside down when the lens is attached, the positioning convex portion 734at is used for positioning before the entire peripheral surface of the condensing lens comes into contact with the entire surface of the ring-shaped lens holding shelf. Since the concave portion 733a2a comes into contact with the concave portion 733a2a first and the positioning convex portion 734at side of the condenser lens 734a rises, it is possible to easily notice the mounting error.

A holding portion 733a1b1 for holding the condenser lens is provided on the front side of the through hole B1 of the through hole group B of the condenser lens holder 733a. The condenser lens 734b1 is fitted and held in the holding portion 733a1b1. A positioning recess 733a2b1 having a rectangular side wall recessed from the front to the rear from the front to a position shallower than the position of the lens holding shelf is formed on a part of the inner wall for holding the lens of the holding portion 733a1b1. On the other hand, the condenser lens 734b1 is provided with a quadrangular prism-shaped positioning convex portion 734b1t projecting in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis of the lens in a part of the front side of the peripheral side wall portion of the lens. Since the positioning convex portion 734b1t is fitted into the positioning concave portion 733a2b1 of the holding portion 733a1b1, it is formed to have a thickness equal to or thinner than the depth of the positioning concave portion 733a2b1 when viewed in the optical axis direction of the lens.

The positioning convex portion 734b1t is provided only on the front side of the peripheral side wall portion of the condenser lens 734b1 and is not formed on the rear side. Further, the positioning recess 733a2b1 is recessed from the front to the rear only to a position shallower than the depth of the lens holding shelf. Therefore, even if the condensing lens 734b1 is accidentally installed upside down when the lens is attached, the positioning convex portion 734b1t is used for positioning before the entire peripheral surface of the condensing lens comes into contact with the entire surface of the ring-shaped lens holding shelf. Since the concave portion 733a2b1 is brought into contact with the concave portion 733a2b1 first and the positioning convex portion 734b1t side of the condensing lens 734b1 is lifted, it is possible to easily notice the mounting error.

Similarly, holding portions 733a1b2 to 733a1b6 for holding the condenser lens are provided on the front side of the other five through holes B2 to B6 of the through hole group B of the condenser lens holder 733a, respectively. Condensing lenses 734b2 to 734b6 are fitted and held in the holding portions 733a1b2 to 733a1b6, respectively. A positioning recess 733a2b2 to 733a2b6 having a rectangular side wall recessed from the front to the rear from the front to a position shallower than the position of the lens holding shelf is formed on a part of the inner wall for holding the lens of the holding portions 733a1b2 to 733a1b6. There is. On the other hand, the condenser lenses 734b2 to 734b6 are provided with square pillar-shaped positioning protrusions 734b2t to 734b6t protruding in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis of the lens on a front part of the peripheral side wall portion of each lens. There is. The positioning protrusions 734b2t to 734b6t are fitted into the positioning recesses 733a2b2 to 733a2b6 of the holding portions 733a1b2 to 733a1b6, respectively. Each is formed to a thickness.

The positioning protrusions 734b2t to 734b6t are provided only on the front side of the peripheral side wall portion of the condenser lenses 734b2 to 734b6, and are not formed on the rear side. Further, the positioning recesses 733a2b2 to 733a2b6 are recessed from the front to the rear only to a position shallower than the depth of the lens holding shelf. Therefore, even if the condenser lenses 734b2 to 734b6 are mistakenly attached by turning over when the lens is attached, the positioning convex portion 734b2t ~ Since the 734b6t comes into contact with the positioning recesses 733a2b2 to 733a2b6 first, and the positioning protrusions 734b2t to 734b6t of the condenser lenses 734b2 to 734b6 are lifted, it is possible to easily notice the mounting error.

The positioning recesses 733a2b1 to 733a2b6 have different formation angles at the holding portions 733a1b1 to 733a1b6. In this example, the positioning recess 733a2b1 and the positioning recess 733a2b5, and the positioning recess 733a2b2 and the positioning recess 733a2b4 are formed at positions symmetrical with respect to a straight line extending in the left-right direction through the central axis of the through hole A, respectively. .. The positioning recess 733a2b3 and the positioning recess 733a2b6 are formed at positions symmetrical with respect to a straight line extending in the vertical direction through the central axis of the through hole A. The mounting angles of the positioning convex portions 734b1t to 734b6t of the condenser lens are changed according to the positions of the positioning concave portions 733a2b1 to 733a2b6, and the positioning convex portions 734b1t to 734b6t are placed in the limited space in the condenser lens holder 733a. The condenser lens can be positioned and easily held at the position of.

A holding portion 733a1c1 for holding the condenser lens is provided on the front side of the through hole C1 of the through hole group C of the condenser lens holder 733a. The condenser lens 734c1 is fitted and held in the holding portion 733a1c1. A positioning recess 733a2c1 having a rectangular side wall recessed from the front to the rear from the front to a position shallower than the position of the lens holding shelf is formed on a part of the inner wall for holding the lens of the holding portion 733a1c1. On the other hand, the condenser lens 734c1 is provided with a quadrangular prism-shaped positioning convex portion 734c1t projecting in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis of the lens in a part of the front side of the peripheral side wall portion of the lens. Since the positioning convex portion 734c1t is fitted into the positioning concave portion 733a2c1 of the holding portion 733a1c1, it is formed to have a thickness equal to or thinner than the depth of the positioning concave portion 733a2c1 when viewed in the optical axis direction of the lens.

The positioning convex portion 734c1t is provided only on the front side of the peripheral side wall portion of the condenser lens 734c1 and is not formed on the rear side. Further, the positioning recess 733a2c1 is recessed from the front to the rear only to a position shallower than the depth of the lens holding shelf. Therefore, even if the condensing lens 734c1 is accidentally turned upside down when the lens is attached, the positioning convex portion 734c1t is used for positioning before the entire peripheral surface of the condensing lens comes into contact with the entire surface of the ring-shaped lens holding shelf. Since the concave portion 733a2c1 comes into contact with the concave portion 733a2c1 first and the positioning convex portion 734c1t side of the condenser lens 734c1 rises, it is possible to easily notice the mounting error.

Similarly, holding portions 733a1c2 to 733a1c6 for holding the condenser lens are provided on the front side of the other five through holes C2 to C6 of the through hole group C of the condenser lens holder 733a, respectively. Condensing lenses 734c2 to 734c6 are fitted and held in the holding portions 733a1c2 to 733a1c6, respectively. A positioning recess 733a2c2-733a2c6 having a rectangular side wall recessed from the front to the rear from the front to a position shallower than the position of the lens holding shelf is formed on a part of the inner wall for holding the lens of the holding portions 733a1c2 to 733a1c6. There is. On the other hand, in the condensing lenses 734c2 to 734c6, a quadrangular prism-shaped positioning convex portion 734c2t to 734 protruding in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis of the lens on a part of the front side of the peripheral side wall portion of the lens.
c6t is provided respectively. The positioning protrusions 734c2t to 734c6t are fitted into the positioning recesses 733a2c2 to 733a2c6 of the holding portions 733a1c2 to 733a1c6, respectively. Each is formed to a thickness.

The positioning protrusions 734c2t to 734c6t are provided only on the front side of the peripheral side wall portion of the condenser lenses 734c2 to 734c6, and are not formed on the rear side. Further, the positioning recesses 733a2c2 to 733a2c6 are recessed from the front to the rear only to a position shallower than the depth of the lens holding shelf. Therefore, even if the condenser lenses 734c2 to 734c6 are mistakenly attached by turning over when the lens is attached, the positioning convex portion 734c2t ~ Since the 734c6t comes into contact with the positioning recesses 733a2c2 to 733a2c6 first and the positioning protrusions 734c2t to 734c6t of the condenser lens 734c2 to 734c6 are lifted, it is possible to easily notice the mounting error.

The positioning recesses 733a2c1 to 733a2c6 have different formation angles at the holding portions 733a1c1 to 733a1c6. In this example, the positioning recesses 733a2c1 to 733a2c6 are formed on the outer walls of the holding portions 733a1c1 to 733a1c6 on the extension of a straight line passing through the central axis of the through holes A and the central axes of the through holes C1 to C6, respectively. The mounting angles of the positioning convex portions 734c1t to 734c6t of the condenser lens are changed according to the positions of the positioning concave portions 733a2c1 to 733a2bc, and the positioning convex portions 734c1t to 734c6t are placed in the limited space in the condenser lens holder 733a. The condenser lens can be positioned and easily held at the position of.

The positioning convex portion 734at may be manufactured by molding the condenser lens 734a together from one mold at the time of molding, or the condenser lens 734a and the positioning convex portion 734at may be manufactured separately and both of them will be manufactured later. It may be adhered. Since the six condensing lenses 734b1 to 734b6 are condensing lenses having the same shape and size, the positioning convex portion may be formed by molding from one mold together at the time of molding the condensing lens. The condensing lens and the positioning convex portion may be manufactured separately, and the two may be bonded to each other later. Similarly, since the six condensing lenses 734c1 to 734c6 are condensing lenses having the same shape and size, the positioning convex portion can be formed by molding the condensing lens together from one mold. Alternatively, the condenser lens and the positioning convex portion may be manufactured separately, and the two may be bonded to each other later.

By providing the convex portion 734at for positioning, the condensing lens 734a during manufacturing can be easily and reliably assembled to the holding portion 733a1a to reduce assembly errors, and the condensing lens 734a is adhered and fixed to the holding portion 733a1a. It is possible to prevent the condenser lens 734a from falling off during the manufacturing process. Similarly, by providing the positioning convex portions 734b1t to 734b6t and 734c1t to 734c6t, the condensing lenses 734b1 to 734b6 and 734c1 to 734c6 at the time of manufacture can be easily and reliably assembled to the holding portions 733a1b1 to 733a1b6 and 733a1c1 to 733a1c6. In addition to reducing assembly errors, the condenser lenses 734b1-734b6 and 734c1-734c6 can be removed during manufacturing until the condenser lenses 734b1-734b6 and 734c1-734c6 are fixed to the holding portions 733a1b1-733a1b6 and 733a1c1-733a1c6. Can be prevented.

By holding the condenser lens 734a by the holding portion 733a1a, the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a substantially coincides with the central axis of the through hole A, and the light of the lens is centered on the light source A located on the extension of the central axis. As the axes match, the position of the light source A coincides with the focal position on the rear side of the condenser lens 734a. As a result, the divergent ray bundle emitted from the light source A is collected by the condensing lens 734.
The light emitted from the condenser lens 734a can be incident on a to illuminate the front side as a bundle of parallel rays substantially parallel to the optical axis.

Further, by holding the condenser lens 734b1 by the holding portion 733a1b1, the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b1 substantially coincides with the central axis of the through hole B1, and the light source group B located on the extension of the central axis corresponds to the light source group B. The optical axis of the light source coincides with the center of the light source, and the position of the corresponding light source of the light source group B coincides with the focal position on the rear side of the condenser lens 734b1. As a result, the divergent ray bundle emitted from the corresponding light source of the light source group B can be incident on the condenser lens 734b1 and the light emitted from the condenser lens 734b1 can be illuminated on the front side as a parallel ray bundle substantially parallel to the optical axis. can. Similar functions / actions / effects can be obtained for the other five holding portions 733a1b2 to 733a1b6 and the condenser lenses 734b2 to 734b6 held by them. The principal points on the rear side of the condenser lenses 734b1 to 734b6 are arranged in the same plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction.

Further, by holding the condenser lens 734c1 by the holding portion 733a1c1, the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c1 substantially coincides with the central axis of the through hole C1, and the light source group C located on the extension of the central axis corresponds to the light source group C. The optical axis of the light source coincides with the center of the light source, and the position of the corresponding light source of the light source group C coincides with the focal position on the rear side of the condenser lens 734c1. As a result, the divergent ray bundle emitted from the corresponding light source of the light source group C can be incident on the condenser lens 734c1, and the light emitted from the condenser lens 734c1 can be illuminated on the front side as a parallel ray bundle substantially parallel to the optical axis. can. Similar functions / actions / effects can be obtained for the other five holding portions 733a1c2-733a1c6 and the condenser lenses 734c2-734c6 held by them. The principal points on the rear side of the condenser lenses 734c1 to 734c6 are arranged in the same plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction.

Condensing lenses 734a, 734b1 to 734b6, and 734c1 to 734c6 all use convex (positive) lenses to collect the divergent light from the light source and emit parallel light. In consideration of the light distribution characteristics of the LED of the light source A, the condensing lens 734a arranged in the through hole A is magnified in the lens by sufficiently injecting a divergent ray bundle having a high emission intensity within the half-value width of the directional angle, for example. An aspherical convex (positive) meniscus lens is used to emit parallel light after the light is generated. The condenser lens 734a is arranged so that the concave side of the aspherical convex (positive) meniscus lens is the light source side and the convex side is the projection film side.

Each of the condenser lenses 734c1 to 734c6 arranged in the through holes C1 to C6 also uses an aspherical convex (positive) meniscus lens like the condenser lens 734a. All of the six condenser lenses 734c1 to 734c6 are formed to be the same in terms of shape (size of lens diameter, thickness in the optical axis direction, etc.), focal length, material, and the like. The condensing lenses 734c1 to 734c6 arranged in the through holes C1 to C6 have almost the same shape as the condensing lens 734a arranged in the through holes A, but the lens diameter is longer and the thickness is thicker than the condensing lens 734a. It is large.

Each of the condenser lenses 734b1 to 734b6 arranged in the through holes B1 to B6 uses a thick biconvex lens having a tubular shape in the optical axis direction. All of the six condenser lenses 734b1 to 734b6 are formed to be the same in terms of shape (size of lens diameter, thickness in the optical axis direction, etc.), focal length, material, and the like. The condensing lenses 734b1 to 734b6 arranged in the through holes B1 to B6 have a different shape from the condensing lens 734a arranged in the through holes A, and have a shorter lens diameter and a thicker thickness than the condensing lens 734a. There is.

The lens base materials of these condenser lenses 734a, 734b1 to 734b6, and 734c1 to 734c6 are made of a glass material or PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) according to specifications for light transmission, refractive index, heat resistance, deterioration with time, and the like. , PET (polycarbonate terephthalate), PC (polycarbonate) and other transparent plastic materials can be used.

Regarding the type of lens shape, in addition to the above-mentioned convex (positive) meniscus lens and biconvex lens, various positive lenses such as plano-convex lens and aspherical (positive) lens should be used according to the specifications such as focal length. Can be done.

Returning to FIG. 19, the film holder 733b is attached to the front surface of the condenser lens holder 733a holding the plurality of lenses of the condenser lens unit 734. The film holder 733b has a width that includes the cross sections of the through holes A of the condensing lens holder 733a and the plurality of through holes of the through holes groups B and C in a plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction, and condenses when viewed from the front side. It has a relatively thin flat plate shape having a crescent-shaped contour shape that bulges to the left, substantially following the contour shape of the lens holder 733a.

The film holder 733b has a hollow cylindrical opening A having a central axis and an inner diameter substantially the same as the through hole A at a position overlapping the through hole A of the condenser lens holder 733a when viewed in the front-rear direction. Further, an opening group B provided with six hollow cylindrical openings having substantially the same central axis and inner diameter as each through hole is arranged at a position overlapping the six through holes of the through hole group B. Has been done. Further, an opening group C provided with six hollow cylindrical openings having substantially the same central axis and inner diameter as each through hole is arranged at a position overlapping the six through holes of the through hole group C. Has been done.

When the film holder 733b is attached to the front surface of the condensing lens holder 733a, the opening A of the film holder 733b and the peripheral edges of the openings on the back surface side of the plurality of openings of the opening group B and the opening group C are condensing lenses. Each of the condenser lens 734a, the condenser lens group 734b, and the condenser lens group 734b, 734c is in contact with the front surface of the lens peripheral portion of each lens of the condenser lens 734a, the condenser lens group 734b, and 734c held by the holding portion 733a1 of the holder 733a. The lens is fixed to prevent rattling. As described above, the film holder 733b also has a function of fixing / protecting the lenses of the condenser lens 734a, the condenser lens group 734b, and 734c.

In the region between the opening A and the opening group B at the center of the front surface of the film holder 733b, a first circle that stands at a predetermined height in a circular shape having a predetermined radius centered on the central axis of the opening A. A shaped wall portion is formed. Further, in the region between the opening group B and the opening group C on the front surface of the film holder 733b, a circular shape having a predetermined radius centered on the central axis of the opening A and the same height as the first circular wall portion. A second circular wall portion that stands upright is formed. A circular region including the front edge of the wall of the first circular wall and the front edge of the wall of the second circular wall and including a plurality of opening surfaces of the opening A and the opening group B is formed in the film holding portion 733b1. It has become.

A half-moon-shaped wall portion is formed on the front peripheral portion of the front surface of the film holder 733b so as to have a half-moon-shaped contour shape and rise to a predetermined height. The film holding portion 733b2 is a C-shaped region including a plurality of opening surfaces of the opening group C, which is inside surrounded by the outer wall of the second circular wall portion and the inner wall of the crescent-shaped wall portion. In this way, the film holding portion 733b2 is arranged outside the film holding portion 733b1.

The projection film 735ab of the projection film unit 735 is placed and held on the film holding unit 733b1. The projection film 735c of the projection film unit 735 is placed and held on the film holding unit 733b2. The film mounting surface of the film holding portion 733b1 is in a plane including the peripheral edge of the front end of the wall of the first circular wall portion and the peripheral edge of the front end of the wall of the second circular wall portion. On the other hand, the film mounting surface of the film holding portion 733b2 is on the inner bottom surface surrounded by the outer wall of the second circular wall portion and the inner wall of the crescent-shaped wall portion. Therefore, the projection film 735ab placed on the film holding portion 733b1 is located in front of the projection film 735c placed on the film holding portion 733b2.

The inner wall surface, bottom surface, and other surfaces of each opening of the film holder 733b are coated with a matte black coating in order to prevent the generation of stray light such as light reflection and scattering. In order to prevent the generation of stray light, the film holder 733b itself may be molded with black resin or the like.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing projection films 735ab and 735c of the projection film unit 735. FIG. 21A shows a state in which the projection film 735ab is viewed from the front side. The projection film 735ab has a film substrate 735ab having a size of being placed and held on the film holding portion 733b1 and having a circular shape as a whole. In the central portion of the film substrate 735ab, a light-transmitting circular pattern drawing region 735a is arranged in a region overlapping the opening A of the film holder 733b in the front-rear direction. When the projection film 735ab is placed on the film holding portion 733b1, the center of the pattern drawing area 735a coincides with the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a. A projection pattern a is drawn inside the pattern drawing area 735a. In the peripheral portion of the film substrate 735abb, six light-transmitting circular pattern drawing regions 735b1 to 735b6 are arranged in regions overlapping the plurality of openings of the opening group B of the film holder 733b in the front-rear direction. When the projection film 735ab is placed on the film holding portion 733b1, the centers of the pattern drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6 coincide with the optical axes of the condenser lenses 734b1 to 734b6. The same projection pattern b is drawn inside the pattern drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6.

Areas other than the projection picture a and the projection picture b of the projection film 735ab are light-shielding areas that do not allow light to pass through. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), the projection pattern a is expressed in black and white monochrome with gradation on almost the entire inside of the pattern drawing area 735a, and has a pattern like a cracked glass. The pattern of is drawn. The projection pattern b is represented by a single color solid color having a predetermined light transmittance on the entire inside of the pattern drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6. The expressions and patterns of the projection patterns a and b can be variously changed according to the purpose of the production. The area other than the projection picture a and the projection picture b of the projection film 735ab may not be a light-shielding area, but may be a solid color having a predetermined light transmittance similar to that of the projection picture b. If a single-color plain film substrate 735abb having the same predetermined light transmittance as the projection pattern b is used as the film base, the step of forming the projection pattern b in the pattern drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6 can be omitted.

FIG. 21B shows a state in which the projection film 735c is viewed from the front side. The projection film 735c has a film substrate 735cc having a size of being placed and held on the film holding portion 733b2 and having a C-shape as a whole and a shape in which the upper and lower right end portions of the C-shape are connected. On the film substrate 735cc, light-transmitting circular pattern drawing regions 735c1 to 735c6 are arranged in regions that overlap each of the plurality of openings in the opening group C of the film holder 733b in the front-rear direction. When the projection film 735c is placed on the film holding portion 733b2, the centers of the pattern drawing areas 735c1 to 735c6 coincide with the optical axes of the condenser lenses 734c1 to 734c6. Projection patterns c1 to c6 are drawn inside each of the picture drawing areas 735c1 to 735c6.

Areas other than the projection patterns c1 to c6 of the projection film 735c are light-shielding areas that do not transmit light. The projection patterns c1 to c6 have a colored color expression. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21B, the projection pattern c1 is a pattern in which the thick brush-written "Zetsu" character is turned upside down, left and right, and extends to the peripheral portion within the pattern drawing area 735c1. The color is applied as a whole. Since there is no background color of the film, the entire circular area of the pattern drawing area 735c1 is the size of the pattern.

The projection pattern c2 is a pattern in which the characters "opportunity" written with a thick brush are arranged upside down and left and right in the center, and the periphery of the pattern in the pattern drawing area 735c2 is shielded in the same manner as the light-shielding area. .. The size of the pattern is the "opportunity" and the light-colored areas around it. The periphery of the pattern may be completely shielded from light, or the base color of the film may be dark gray.

The projection pattern c3 is a pattern in which the thick brush-written "special mission" characters are arranged upside down and left and right in the center, and the periphery of the pattern in the pattern drawing area 735c3 is shielded in the same manner as the light-shielding area. .. The size of the pattern is the "special mission" and the light-colored part around it. The periphery of the pattern may be completely shielded from light, or the base color of the film may be dark gray.

The projection pattern c4 is a pattern in which the thick brush-written "additional" characters are arranged upside down and left and right in the center, and the periphery of the pattern in the pattern drawing area 735c4 is shielded in the same manner as the light-shielding area. There is. The size of the pattern is the "addition" and the light-colored part around it. The periphery of the pattern may be completely shielded from light, or the base color of the film may be dark gray.

The projection pattern c5 is a pattern in which the characters “this” written with a thick brush are turned upside down, left and right, and the peripheral portion within the pattern drawing area 735c5 is entirely colored. Since there is no background color of the film, the entire circular area of the pattern drawing area 735c5 is the size of the pattern.

The projection pattern c6 is a pattern in which the letter "S" written with a thick brush is cut diagonally and turned upside down, left and right, and the peripheral portion within the pattern drawing area 735c6 is entirely colored. Since there is no background color of the film, the entire circular area of the pattern drawing area 735c6 is the size of the pattern.

FIG. 22 shows a state in which the two projection films 735ab and 735c of the projection film unit 735 held by the film holder 733b are viewed from the front. When the two projection films 735ab and 735c are viewed from the front, the circular projection film 735ab is arranged so as to be surrounded by the C-shaped projection film 735c. The projection film 735c is arranged so that the portion connecting the upper and lower ends of the right upper and lower ends of the C-shape is located on the right side. The diameters of the six circular pattern drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6 are shorter than the diameter of the circular pattern drawing area 735a of the projection film 735ab. Further, the diameters of the six circular pattern drawing areas 735c1 to 735c6 of the projection film 735c are longer than the diameter of the pattern drawing area 735a of the projection film 735ab.

The center of the pattern drawing area 735a is located at the center of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch portion 710 when viewed from the front side. The picture drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6 are arranged at equal intervals on the circumference centered on the center of the picture drawing area 735a. The picture drawing areas 735c1 to 735c6 outside the picture drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6 are arranged at equal intervals on an arc of a virtual circle centered on the center of the picture drawing area 735a.

As the film base material of the projection films 735ab and 735c, TAC (cellulose triacetate), PET (polyethylene terephthalol), and PP (polypropylene) can be used. Further, the pattern may be produced on the film base material by exposing the image of the pattern to a reversal film (positive film) and transferring the pattern, or by printing the pattern on the transparent plastic film base material using a printing method. good.

Returning to FIG. 19, the projection lens holder 733c is attached to the front surface of the film holder 733b on which the projection film 735ab and the projection film 735c are placed and held. The projection lens holder 733c has a hollow cylindrical through hole A having a central axis and an inner diameter substantially the same as the opening A at a position overlapping the opening A of the film holder 733b when viewed in the front-rear direction. Further, the projection lens holder 733c has a hollow cylindrical shape having a central axis and an inner diameter substantially the same as each opening at a position overlapping the six openings of the opening group B of the film holder 733b when viewed in the front-rear direction. A through-hole group B provided with six through-holes is arranged.

Further, the projection lens holder 733c is located at a position where it overlaps with the six openings of the opening group C of the film holder 733b when viewed in the front-rear direction, and the opening surface of the rear end portion having a width including the front surface of each opening. A through-hole group C provided with six through-holes having a hollow tubular shape is arranged. The opening surface of the front end of each through hole of the through hole group C has a circular shape in a plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction. The axis parallel to the anteroposterior direction including the center of the circular opening surface of the front end of each through hole of the through hole group C corresponds to the opening group C of the film holder 733b connected to the opening of the rear end. It does not coincide with the central axis of the opening to be formed, and all of them are deviated by a predetermined amount toward the central axis of the through hole A. The inner wall of each through hole of the through hole group C is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape with a taper in which the area of the cross section orthogonal to the front-rear direction gradually decreases from the rear to the front.

The inner wall surface of each through hole is coated with a matte black coating to prevent the generation of stray light such as light reflection and scattering. In order to prevent the generation of stray light, the projection lens holder 733c itself may be molded with black resin or the like.

When the projection lens holder 733c is attached to the front surface of the film holder 733b, the through hole A of the projection lens holder 733c and the peripheral edges of the openings on the back surface side of the plurality of through holes of the through hole group B and the through hole group C become the film holder. The projection films 735ab and 735c are brought into contact with the front surface of the projection films 735ab and 735c held by the 733b and fixed while maintaining the flatness of the projection films 735ab and 735c to suppress rattling. As described above, the projection lens holder 733c also has a function of fixing / protecting the projection films 735ab and 735c.

FIG. 23 shows a state in which the projection lens holder 733c holding the projection lens unit 736 is viewed in more detail from the substantially front side. As shown in FIG. 23, the projection lens holder 733c is a through hole A and a through hole group B 6 arranged at equal intervals on the circumference of a virtual circle having a predetermined radius centered on the central axis of the through hole A. The through holes B1 to B6 and the through holes group C outside the through holes B1 to B6 and arranged at equal intervals on an arc of a virtual circle having a predetermined radius centered on the central axis of the through holes A. It has six through holes C1 to C6. The six through holes B1 to B6 of the through hole group B have the same cylinder length (cylinder length) and the same cylinder inner diameter length (cylinder inner diameter length). The six through holes C1 to C6 of the through hole group C have the same cylinder length and the same cylinder inner diameter length. The inner diameter length of the cylinders of the through holes B1 to B6 is shorter than the inner diameter length of the cylinder of the through holes A, and the inner diameter length of the cylinders of the through holes C1 to C6 is longer than the inner diameter length of the cylinder of the through holes A.

As shown in FIGS. 19 and 23, in the projection lens unit 736, a plurality of lenses are integrally formed with the transparent resin substrate at predetermined positions on the transparent resin substrate. The projection lens unit 736 is fitted in the front surface of the projection lens holder 733c. A projection lens 736a is fitted and held in front of the through hole A of the projection lens holder 733c. Projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 are fitted and held in front of the six through holes B1 to B6 of the through-hole group B of the projection lens holder 733c. Projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6 are fitted and held in front of the six through holes C1 to C6 of the through-hole group C of the projection lens holder 733c.

The heights of the projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 in the front-rear direction, which are fitted and held in the six through-holes B1 to B6 of the through-hole group B of the projection lens holder 733c, are the same. The heights of the projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6 in the front-rear direction, which are fitted and held in the six through-holes C1 to C6 of the through-hole group C of the projection lens holder 733c, are the same. A projection lens 7 fitted and held in each of the six through holes B1 to B6 of the through hole group B.
The height of the projection lenses 36b1 to 736b6 in the front-rear direction is higher than the height of the projection lens 736a fitted and held in the through hole A in the front-rear direction. The heights of the projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6, which are fitted and held in the six through holes C1 to C6 of the through hole group C, in the front-rear direction are set in the six through holes B1 to B6 of the through hole group B, respectively. It is higher than the height of the projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 that are fitted and held in the front-rear direction.

The projection lens unit 736 may be manufactured by molding the transparent resin substrate and the projection lenses 736a, 736b1 to 736b6, 736c1 to 736c6 together from one mold, or the projection lenses 736a, 736b1 to 736b6, 736c1 to 736c6. The transparent resin substrate may be produced separately and then bonded to each other.

By holding the projection lens unit 736 in the projection lens holder 733c, the optical axes of the projection lenses 736a and 736b1 to 736b6 substantially coincide with the central axes of the through holes A and B1 to B6 of the projection lens holder 733c. The optical axes of the condenser lenses 734a and 734b1 to 734b6 located on the extension of the axis are substantially aligned with each other. The principal points on the front side of the projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 are arranged in the same plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction.

The projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6 are held on the opening surfaces on the front side of the six through holes of the through hole group C of the projection lens holder 733c, but on the opening surface on the front side of the six through holes of the through hole group C. The central axis parallel to the front-rear direction does not coincide with each central axis of the six openings of the opening group C of the film holder 733b connected to the opening surface on the rear side, and all of them are located on the through hole A side. There is a certain amount of deviation. Therefore, each optical axis of the projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6 is parallel to each optical axis of the condenser lenses 734c1 to 734c6, but has a predetermined amount of deviation. The principal points on the front side of the projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6 are arranged in the same plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction.

All of the projection lenses 736a, 736b1 to 736b6, and 736c1 to 736c6 are used to project the light transmitted through the pattern drawing areas 735a, 735b1 to 735b6, and 735c1 to 735c6 of the projection films 735ab and 735c so as to form a real image on the screen. A convex (positive) lens is used. The projection lens 736a held in front of the through hole A of the projection lens holder 733c uses an aspherical convex (positive) lens. In the present embodiment, the aspherical surface side is arranged so as to be the pattern drawing area 735a side.

Similar to the projection lens 736a, each of the projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6 held in front of the through holes C1 to C6 of the projection lens holder 733c also uses an aspherical convex (positive) lens. All of the six projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6 are formed to be the same in terms of shape (size of lens diameter, thickness in the optical axis direction, etc.), focal length, material, and the like. The projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6 arranged in the through holes C1 to C6 of the projection lens holder 733c have almost the same shape as the projection lens 736a arranged in the through hole A, but the lens diameter is longer and thicker than the projection lens 736a. It is also thick and large.

Each of the projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 arranged in the through holes B1 to B6 of the projection lens holder 733c uses a thick biconvex lens having a tubular shape in the optical axis direction. All of the six projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 are formed to be the same in terms of shape (size of lens diameter, thickness in the optical axis direction, etc.), focal length, material, and the like. The projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 arranged in the through holes B1 to B6 have a different shape from the projection lenses 736a arranged in the through holes A, and have a shorter lens diameter than the projection lenses 736a.

The lens base materials of these projection lenses 736a, 736b1 to 736b6, 736c1 to 736c6 are made of glass material, PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate), or the like, depending on the specifications for light transmittance, refractive index, heat resistance, deterioration with time, and the like. PET (polyethylene terephthalate),
A transparent plastic material such as PC (polycarbonate) can be used.

Regarding the type of lens shape, in addition to the above convex (positive) lens and biconvex lens, various positive lenses such as plano-convex lens and aspherical (positive) meniscus lens should be used according to the specifications such as focal length. Can be done.

In the present embodiment, the projection lenses 736a, 736b1-736b6, 736c1-736c6 are integrally molded with the transparent resin substrate at predetermined positions on the transparent resin substrate, but the condenser lenses 734a, 734b1-734b6, 734c1-734c6 Of course, each lens may be independently molded and held in the projection lens holder 733c. At that time, as in the case of the condenser lenses 734a, 734b1 to 734b6, and 734c1 to 734c6, a positioning convex portion may be provided on the lens side portion, and a positioning concave portion may be provided on the projection lens holder 733c. By doing so, it is possible to reduce mounting mistakes during manufacturing.

Returning to FIG. 19, an aperture diaphragm portion 737 is attached to the front surface of the projection lens holder 733c holding the plurality of lenses of the projection lens portion 736. The aperture diaphragm portion 737 is formed with a circular aperture diaphragm that opens the front surfaces of the projection lenses 736a, 736b1 to 736b6, and 736c1 to 736c6 with a predetermined width. The shape and size of each aperture diaphragm of the aperture diaphragm portion 737 of the present embodiment are substantially the same as the shape and size of the aperture surface on the front side of each through hole of the projection lens holder 733c, but the area of the aperture surface is larger than those. Of course, it may be narrowed to increase the amount of drawing, or the shape of the opening surface may be different.

A projection lens cover 733d is attached to the front surface of the aperture diaphragm portion 737. The projection lens cover 733d has a side wall having a height capable of accommodating the aperture diaphragm portion 737 and the projection lens holder 733c holding the projection lens portion 736. The side wall of the projection lens cover 733d has an outer peripheral contour shape that abuts on the crescent-shaped wall portion peripheral portion, following the contour shape of the crescent-shaped wall portion peripheral portion on the front surface of the film holder 733b. The front surface of the projection lens cover 733d is provided with a crescent-shaped opening having a width including all the openings of the aperture diaphragm portion 737.

A projection hood portion 720 is attached to the front surface of the projection lens cover 733d. The projection hood portion 720 is fixed to the projection lens cover 733d with mounting screws 741e and 741f. The projection hood unit 720 has a taper in which the area of the cross section orthogonal to the front-rear direction gradually increases from the rear to the front so that the light emitted from the aperture diaphragm portion 737 and spread can reach the image formation position without being blocked. It is formed in the shape of a hollow cylinder with. The rear end of the projection hood portion 720 has a side wall trailing edge that abuts on the peripheral edge of the crescent-shaped wall portion on the front surface of the projection lens cover 733d. The trailing edge of the side wall has a crescent-shaped contour shape that follows the crescent-shaped outer peripheral contour shape of the crescent-shaped wall portion peripheral portion on the front surface of the projection lens cover 733d. The front end of the projection hood portion 720 has a circular opening end peripheral portion having a predetermined radius centered on the optical axis of the projection lens 736a. The projection hood unit 720 is also used to prevent unnecessary external light from being incident on the rear side of the image formation position to prevent a decrease in the contrast of the displayed image.

The aperture diaphragm portion 737, the projection lens cover 733d, and the projection hood portion 720 are coated with a matte black coating in order to prevent the generation of stray light such as light reflection and scattering. In order to prevent the generation of stray light, the aperture diaphragm portion 737, the projection lens cover 733d, and the projection hood portion 720 itself may be molded with black resin or the like.

A display touch unit 710 is attached to the front surface of the projection hood unit 720. The display touch portion 710 has a hollow cylindrical side wall portion 710b provided with a circular opening peripheral edge portion rearward that follows the contour shape of the front opening end peripheral edge portion of the projection hood portion 720, and a circular peripheral edge portion on the front side of the side wall portion 710b. It has a dome-shaped translucent member 710a that protrudes forward from the portion in the shape of a spherical cap (a part of a sphere). The inner side of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is hollow so as to be connected to the hollow cylinder of the side wall portion 710b. The dome-shaped translucent member 710a and the side wall portion 710b are integrally molded with a gray translucent resin material. The display touch portion 710 is fixed to the projection hood portion 720 with mounting screws 741 g and 741 h.

The back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a functions as a rear-type projection screen on which the projected light projected from the projection mechanism unit 730 through the projection hood unit 720 is imaged. The player of the slot machine 100 can see the projected image obtained by forming an image on the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a from the front surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

A transparent electrode made of ITO (indium tin oxide) is formed on almost the entire back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by vapor deposition or the like. The inner structure of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a can be made difficult to see by the vapor deposition of the ITO film. The transparent electrode is electrically connected to an electrical connection terminal 710c provided at the end of the side wall portion 710b. The electrical connection terminal 710c is electrically connected to the touch connector 732c3 (see FIG. 24B) of the electric circuit unit 732c via a cable (not shown). As a result, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch unit 710 not only functions as a rear-type projection screen, but also functions as a capacitive touch screen (touch screen, touch panel, touch sensor). ing.

In this example, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a and the side wall portion 710b are integrally molded with a gray translucent resin material, but they may be separately manufactured and connected. Further, the rear opening peripheral edge portion of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a may be directly connected to the front opening end peripheral edge portion of the projection hood portion 720 without providing the side wall portion 710b. The dome-shaped translucent member 710a may be an achromatic color having a predetermined lightness or a chromatic color having a predetermined lightness and saturation as long as it has a function as a rear type projection screen, and the transmittance may be arbitrary. Can be selected. For example, it may be white, a single color other than white, a mixed color, or the like, or it may have a transmittance so that the rear side of the rear projection screen can be seen through. Further, the inner wall surface of the side wall portion 710b may be coated with a matte black coating in order to prevent the generation of stray light such as reflection and scattering of light, or the side wall portion 710b itself may be molded with black resin or the like. May be good.

FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view showing an arrangement state of the optical system of the projection mechanism unit 730, and FIG. 24A is an front view of each element of the optical system of the projection mechanism unit 730 as viewed from the lower front side to the upper rear side. It is shown side by side from the top to the bottom of the figure in order from the back. (B) shows the elements of the optical system of the projection mechanism unit 730 viewed from the lower rear side to the upper front side side by side in order from the rear to the front from the bottom to the top of the figure.

24 (a) and 24 (b) show the arrangement state of the light source unit / electric circuit unit 732, the condensing lens unit 734, the projection film unit 735, and the projection lens unit 736 of the projection mechanism unit 730. In FIGS. 24A and 24B, among the projection mechanism units 730, the bottom cover 731, the condenser lens holder 733a, the film holder 733b, the projection lens holder 733c, the aperture diaphragm portion 737, and the projection lens cover 733d are not shown. It is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 24A, a plurality of LEDs are arranged in the light source unit 732b provided on the front surface of the printed circuit board 732a of the light source unit / electric circuit unit 732, and the full-color LED 732b1 is arranged as the light source A. There is. Full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 are arranged as six light sources of the light source group B on a virtual circumference having a predetermined radius centered on the light source A. White LED 732bc1 as the six light sources of the light source group C on the virtual arc on the surface of the printed circuit board 732a in the virtual circle having a predetermined radius centered on the light source A outside the light source group B.
~ 732bc6 is arranged. A communication cable (not shown) connected to the drive circuit 422 and the sensor circuit 444 of the first sub-control unit 400 is located on the surface of the printed circuit board 732a that protrudes from the lower side of the crescent-shaped contour shape that bulges to the left. The connector 732b to be connected is arranged.

As shown in FIG. 24B, the electric circuit unit 732c provided on the rear surface of the printed substrate 732a of the light source unit / electric circuit unit 732 has a plurality of LEDs 732b1 of the light source A, the light source groups B, and C of the light source unit 732b. , 732bb1 to 732bb6, and 732bc1 to 732bc6, respectively, the LED driver 732c1 that controls the drive control of light emission / non-light emission and the like is arranged. The LED driver 732c1 controls light emission / non-emission and controls the light emission intensity and light emission color at the time of light emission for each of the plurality of full-color LEDs 732b1 and 732bb1 to 732bb6 of the light source A and the light source group B, and the plurality of white colors of the light source group C. For each of the LEDs 732bc1 to 732bc6, light emission / non-emission control and light emission intensity control at the time of light emission are performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24B, the electric circuit unit 732c is not connected to the electrical connection terminal 710c connected to the transparent electrode formed on the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch unit 710. A touch connector 732c3 that is electrically connected via the illustrated cable is arranged. Further, in the electric circuit unit 732c, a touch IC 732c2 for making the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch unit 710 function as a capacitive touch screen is arranged.

The projection mechanism unit 730 of the present embodiment includes a projection optical system A located at the center when viewed from the front, and six projection optical systems at equal intervals on a virtual circumference having a predetermined radius centered on the projection optical system A. Projection in which six projection optical systems are provided at equal intervals on a virtual arc having a predetermined radius centered on the projection optical system group B and the projection optical system group B located outside the projection optical system group B. It has 13 independent projection optical systems including the optical system group C. The projection optical system A is composed of a full-color LED 732b1, a condenser lens 734a, a pattern drawing area 735a, and a projection lens 736a. The center of the light source of the full-color LED 732b1 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735a are on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a, and the optical axis of the projection lens 736a coincides with the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a.

The projection optical system group B has six projection optical systems B1 to B6. Each optical axis of the condenser lenses 734b1 to 734b6 of the projection optical systems B1 to B6 is parallel to the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A, and is a virtual circle centered on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a. They are evenly spaced on the circumference. The projection optical system B1 is composed of a full-color LED 732bb1, a condenser lens 734b1, a pattern drawing area 735b1, and a projection lens 736b1. The center of the light source of the full-color LED 732bb1 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735b1 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b1. The optical axis of the projection lens 736b1 coincides with the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b1. The projection optical system B2 is composed of a full-color LED 732bb2, a condenser lens 734b2, a pattern drawing area 735b2, and a projection lens 736b2. The center of the light source of the full-color LED 732bb2 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735b2 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b2. The optical axis of the projection lens 736b2 coincides with the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b2. The projection optical system B3 is composed of a full-color LED 732bb3, a condenser lens 734b3, a pattern drawing area 735b3, and a projection lens 736b3. The center of the light source of the full-color LED 732bb3 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735b3 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b3. The optical axis of the projection lens 736b3 coincides with the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b3. The projection optical system B4 is composed of a full-color LED 732bb4, a condenser lens 734b4, a pattern drawing area 735b4, and a projection lens 736b4. The center of the light source of the full-color LED 732bb4 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735b4 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b4. The optical axis of the projection lens 736b4 coincides with the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b4. The projection optical system B5 is composed of a full-color LED 732bb5, a condenser lens 734b5, a pattern drawing area 735b5, and a projection lens 736b5. The center of the light source of the full-color LED 732bb5 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735b5 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b5. The optical axis of the projection lens 736b5 coincides with the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b5. The projection optical system B6 is composed of a full-color LED 732bb6, a condenser lens 734b6, a pattern drawing area 735b6, and a projection lens 736b6. The center of the light source of the full-color LED 732bb6 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735b6 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b6. The optical axis of the projection lens 736b6 coincides with the optical axis of the condenser lens 734b6.

The projection optical system group C has six projection optical systems C1 to C6. Each optical axis of the condensing lenses 734c1 to 734c6 of the projection optical systems C1 to C6 is parallel to the optical axis of the condensing lens 734a of the projection optical system A, and is a virtual circle centered on the optical axis of the condensing lens 734a. They are arranged at equal intervals on the arc. The projection optical system C1 is composed of a white LED 732bc1, a condenser lens 734c1, a pattern drawing area 735c1, and a projection lens 736c1. The center of the light source of the white LED 732bc1 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735c1 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c1. The optical axis of the projection lens 736c1 is in a plane including the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c1 and the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A, and is parallel to the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c1. It is located at a position shifted to the optical axis side of the condenser lens 734a by a distance α from the optical axis of. The projection optical system C2 is composed of a white LED 732bc2, a condenser lens 734c2, a pattern drawing area 735c2, and a projection lens 736c2. The center of the light source of the white LED 732bc2 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735c2 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c2. The optical axis of the projection lens 736c2 is in a plane including the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c2 and the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A, and is parallel to the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c2. It is located at a position shifted to the optical axis side of the condenser lens 734a by a distance α from the optical axis of. The projection optical system C3 is composed of a white LED 732bc3, a condenser lens 734c3, a pattern drawing area 735c3, and a projection lens 736c3. The center of the light source of the white LED 732bc3 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735c3 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c3. The optical axis of the projection lens 736c3 is in a plane including the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c3 and the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A, and is parallel to the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c3. It is located at a position shifted to the optical axis side of the condenser lens 734a by a distance α from the optical axis of. The projection optical system C4 is composed of a white LED 732bc4, a condenser lens 734c4, a pattern drawing area 735c4, and a projection lens 736c4. The center of the light source of the white LED 732bc4 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735c4 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c4. The optical axis of the projection lens 736c4 is in a plane including the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c4 and the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A, and is parallel to the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c4. It is located at a position shifted to the optical axis side of the condenser lens 734a by a distance α from the optical axis of. The projection optical system C5 is composed of a white LED 732bc5, a condenser lens 734c5, a pattern drawing area 735c5, and a projection lens 736c5. The center of the light source of the white LED 732bc5 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735c5 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c5. The optical axis of the projection lens 736c5 is in a plane including the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c5 and the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A, and is parallel to the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c5. It is located at a position shifted to the optical axis side of the condenser lens 734a by a distance α from the optical axis of. The projection optical system C6 is composed of a white LED 732bc6, a condenser lens 734c6, a pattern drawing area 735c6, and a projection lens 736c6. The center of the light source of the white LED 732bc6 and the center of the pattern drawing area 735c6 are located on the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c6. The optical axis of the projection lens 736c6 is in a plane including the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c6 and the optical axis of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A, and is parallel to the optical axis of the condenser lens 734c6. It is located at a position shifted to the optical axis side of the condenser lens 734a by a distance α from the optical axis of.

Next, the operation of the projection optical system of the projection mechanism unit 730 will be described with reference to FIG. 24 and FIG. 25. FIG. 25 shows the arrangement relationship of the projection optical system A, the projection optical system C4, and the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the touch display unit 710, and shows the optical axis L0 of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A and the light. The cross-sectional shape cut along the plane including the optical axis L1 of the condenser lens 734c4 of the projection optical system C4 parallel to the axis L0 is schematically shown with the front side on the upper side of the figure.

First, the operation of the projection optical system A will be described. A condenser lens 734a is arranged on the front side of the full-color LED 732b1. The center of the light source of the full-color LED 732b1 is located at the focal point on the rear side of the condenser lens 734a. The light emission direction of the maximum intensity of the full-color LED 732b1 substantially coincides with the optical axis L0 of the condenser lens 734a. The diffused ray bundle that emits the full-color LED 732b1 and is incident on the condenser lens 734a becomes a substantially parallel ray bundle and is emitted from the condenser lens 734a.

A pattern drawing area 735a is arranged on the front side of the condenser lens 734a. The picture drawing area 735a is arranged parallel to the plane orthogonal to the optical axis L0 of the condenser lens 734a. The optical axis L0 of the condenser lens 734a passes substantially through the center of the pattern drawing region 735a. The collimated beam bundle emitted from the condenser lens 734a uniformly irradiates the projection pattern a drawn on the pattern drawing area 735a from the rear side of the pattern drawing area 735a.

A projection lens 736a is arranged on the front side of the pattern drawing area 735a. The pattern drawing area 735a is arranged at a predetermined position behind the focal point on the rear side of the projection lens 736a so that the image projected on the screen is m1 times as large as the projection pattern a.

The optical axis of the projection lens 736a coincides with the optical axis L0 of the condenser lens 734a (hereinafter, the optical axis of the projection lens 736a is also referred to as the optical axis L0). Therefore, the pattern drawing area 735a is arranged parallel to the plane orthogonal to the optical axis L0 of the projection lens 736a, and the optical axis L0 of the projection lens 736a passes substantially through the center of the pattern drawing area 735a.

A dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the touch display unit 710 is arranged on the front side of the projection lens 736a. The dome-shaped translucent member 710a is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the focal position on the front side of the projection lens 736a. The optical axis L0 of the projection lens 736a passes substantially through the center of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The central axis passing through the center of the spherical cap of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a coincides with the optical axis L0 of the projection lens 736a. The projection lens 736a projects the light transmitted through the pattern drawing area 735a and incident on the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, and an inverted image in which the projection pattern a drawn in the pattern drawing area 735a is magnified m1 times. Is formed on the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

Since the optical axis L0 of the projection lens 736a passes approximately the center of the pattern drawing area 735a and the center of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, the projected image at the center of the pattern drawing area 735a is approximately the center of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. Formed in the center.

Next, the operation of the projection optical system C4 will be described. A condenser lens 734c4 is arranged on the front side of the white LED 732bc4. The center of the light source of the white LED 732bc4 is located at the focal point on the rear side of the condenser lens 734c4. The light emission direction of the maximum intensity of the white LED 732bc4 substantially coincides with the optical axis L1 of the condenser lens 734c4. The diffused light bundle that emits the white LED 732bc4 and is incident on the condensing lens 734c4 becomes a substantially parallel light bundle and is emitted from the condensing lens 734c4.

A pattern drawing area 735c4 is arranged on the front side of the condenser lens 734c4. The pattern drawing area 735c4 is arranged parallel to the plane orthogonal to the optical axis L1 of the condenser lens 734c4. The optical axis L1 of the condenser lens 734c4 passes substantially in the center of the pattern drawing region 735c4. The collimated beam bundle emitted from the condenser lens 734c4 uniformly irradiates the projection pattern c4 drawn in the pattern drawing area 735c4 from the rear side of the pattern drawing area 735c4.

A projection lens 736c4 is arranged on the front side of the pattern drawing area 735c4. The pattern drawing area 735c4 is arranged at a predetermined position behind the focal point on the rear side of the projection lens 736c4 so that the image projected on the screen is m2 times as large as the projection pattern c4.

The optical axis L2 of the projection lens 736c4 is in a plane including the optical axis L0 of the condenser lens 734a of the projection optical system A and the optical axis L1 of the condenser lens 734c4 of the projection optical system C4. The optical axis L2 of the projection lens 736c4 is located between the optical axis L0 and the optical axis L1 and is parallel to the optical axis L0 and the optical axis L1. The optical axis L2 of the projection lens 736c4 is located on the optical axis L0 side by a distance α from the optical axis L1, and is located on the optical axis L1 side by a distance β from the optical axis L0. The positional relationship of the optical axes L0, L1, and L2 is adjusted so that the value obtained by multiplying the distance α by m2 (m2 is a horizontal magnification) becomes the distance β (β = α · m2). Further, since the center of the pattern drawing area 735c4 passes through the optical axis L1, the optical axis L2 of the projection lens 736c4 is located at a position deviated from the center of the pattern drawing area 735c4 by a distance α.

A dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the touch display unit 710 is arranged on the front side of the projection lens 736c4. The dome-shaped translucent member 710a is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the focal position on the front side of the projection lens 736c4. Since the central axis of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a coincides with the optical axis L0 of the projection lens 736a, the optical axis L2 of the projection lens 736c4 is separated from the central axis of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by a distance β. .. The projection lens 736c4 projects the light transmitted through the pattern drawing area 735c4 and incident on the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, and an inverted image in which the projection pattern c4 drawn in the pattern drawing area 735c4 is magnified by m2. Is formed on the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

Generally, when an object moves by a distance α in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis of the projection lens, the inverted image on the screen moves in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the object by a distance α · m (m is a lateral magnification). In the case of the present embodiment, since the pattern drawing area 735c4 is deviated by the amount of deviation α in the direction orthogonal to the optical axis L2 of the projection lens 736c4, the inverted image on the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is the pattern drawing area 735c4. The distance is α · m2 in the direction opposite to the direction of the shift. Since the central axis of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is separated from the optical axis L2 of the projection lens 736c4 by a distance β (= α · m2) in advance, the projected image at the center of the pattern drawing area 735c4 is the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. It is formed almost in the center of.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, both the projected image at the center of the pattern drawing area 735a of the projection optical system A and the projection image at the center of the pattern drawing area 735c4 of the projection optical system C4 are the dome-shaped translucent members 710a. It is formed almost in the center. In FIG. 25, the projection optical system C4 has been illustrated and described, but the operations of the projection optical systems C1 to C3 and C5 to C6 are also the same. Therefore, for each of the projection optical systems C1 to C3 and C5 to C6, the projected image at the center of each of the pattern drawing regions 735c1 to 735c3 and 735c5 to 735c6 is formed substantially at the center of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

The projection lens 736a projects an inverted image in which the pattern drawing area 735a is magnified m1 times on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, and the projection lens 736c4 projects an inverted image in which the pattern drawing area 735c4 is magnified m2 times in a dome-shaped translucent member. It is projected onto the member 710a. In order to make the size of the projected image by the projection lens 736a and the size of the projected image by the projection lens 736c4 almost the same on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, the size of the pattern drawing area 735a is narrower than that of the pattern drawing area 735c4. The magnification m1 of the projection lens 736a needs to be higher than the magnification m2 of the projection lens 736c4.

Since the imaging surfaces of the projection lens 736a and the projection lens 736c4 are common to the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, when the pattern drawing area 735a and the pattern drawing area 735c4 held on the film holder 733b are flush with each other, m1> In order to satisfy m2, the distance from the principal point of the projection lens 736a to the pattern drawing area 735a needs to be shorter than the distance from the principal point of the projection lens 736c4 to the pattern drawing area 735c4. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25, the height of the projection lens 736a in the front-rear direction is lower than the height of the projection lens 736c4 in the front-rear direction by a predetermined distance.

By doing so, the size of the projected image by the projection lens 736a and the size of the projected image by the projection lens 736c4 can be made substantially the same on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. Further, since the projected image at the center of the picture drawing area 735a and the projected image at the center of the picture drawing area 735c4 are located at the center of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, the entire projected image of the picture drawing area 735c4 has a pattern. It is possible to superimpose the entire projected image of the drawing area 735a.

If the mounting surface of the pattern drawing area 735a is moved to the front side of the mounting surface of the pattern drawing area 735c4, the height of the projection lens 736a in the front-rear direction can be brought closer to the height of the projection lens 736c4. By doing so, it is possible to reduce or prevent a part of the periphery of the projected image of the projection lens 736a from being eclipsed by the lens barrel of the projection lens 736c4. In the present embodiment, the holding surface of the pattern drawing area 735a is slightly higher than the holding surface of the pattern drawing area 735c4, but the height of the projection lens 736a in the front-rear direction is lower than the height of the projection lens 736c4 in the front-rear direction. It has become.

In FIG. 25, the relationship between the projection optical system A and the projection optical system C4 has been described, but the same applies to the relationship between the projection optical system A and the projection optical system group C other than the projection optical system C4. Therefore, it is possible to superimpose the entire projected image of the pattern drawing area 735a on the entire projected image of each of the pattern drawing areas C1 to C3 and C5 to C6.

By doing so, even if the pattern drawing areas 735c1 to 735c6 are switched and displayed, it is possible to reduce the deviation of the projected image of the pattern drawing areas 735c1 to 735c6 each time the pattern drawing areas are switched. Therefore, when the projected image of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is switched, the display can be performed without giving the player a sense of discomfort. Further, when the projected image of any of the pattern drawing areas 735c1 to 735c6 and the projected image of the pattern drawing area 735a are displayed in an overlapping manner, it is possible to reduce the superposition deviation and obtain a beautiful display. Further, since the size of the pattern drawing area 735c1 to 735c6 can be made larger than the center of the pattern drawing area 735c1 to 735c6 is positioned on the extension of each optical axis of the projection lenses 736c1 to 736c6, the pattern drawing area 735c1 to 735c6 can be used. It becomes easy to draw a fine pattern. Further, it is possible to allow a margin for the arrangement interval of the six light sources of the light source group C that irradiate the pattern drawing areas 735c1 to 735c6, and the six light sources of the light source group C and the six light sources of the light source group B. It is possible to have a margin in the arrangement interval with and. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the temperature rise due to the heat generated by the light source, and the circuit design becomes easy. Further, the display touch unit 710 and the projection hood unit 720 can also be made into a compact size that is just right for the size of the player's hand.

Since each of the projection optical systems B1 to B6 of the projection optical system group B is the same as the operation of the projection optical system A, detailed description thereof will be omitted. Since the projection optical systems B1 to B6 are arranged closer to the projection optical system group C than the projection optical system A, a part of the periphery of the projection image of the projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 is the projection lens of the projection optical system group C. There is a possibility that eclipse may occur in the lens barrels of 736c1 to 736c6. However, since the projection optical systems B1 to B6 are arranged so that the projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 are located at the respective vertices of the regular hexagon with the projection optical system A interposed therebetween, the projection lens 736c1, the projection lens 736c4, and the projection lens 736c2 are arranged. The projection lens 736c5, the projection lens 736c3, and the projection lens 736c6 are in a positional relationship that complements each other. Further, the projection pattern b of the projection optical systems B1 to B6 of the projection optical system group B is represented by a single color solid color having a predetermined light transmittance in the entire inside of the pattern drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6. Since six projected images of the same plain pattern are superimposed on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the deterioration of the displayed image due to eclipse. Since the projection pattern b is a solid color, even if the projection light of the projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 is not imaged by the dome-shaped translucent member 710a and is in a so-called out-of-focus state, the dome is not deteriorated in display quality. The player can visually recognize the semi-transparent mold member 710a as if it emits light in a single color.

FIG. 26 shows a display example of an image displayed by the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch unit 710. FIG. 26A shows a projected image in which the projection pattern c1 shown in FIG. 21B is projected onto the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a and visually recognized from the front surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The projected image is visually recognized as an upright "Zetsu" character pattern written with a thick brush, and is an inverted image of m2 times the projection pattern c1 with the "Zetsu" character written with a thick brush turned upside down and left and right. .. Since the projection pattern c1 is entirely colored up to the peripheral portion within the pattern drawing area 735c1, there is no background color of the film and the pattern is drawn on the entire circular area. Color is applied to substantially the entire area up to the peripheral portion of the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, and the color is visually recognized from the surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

The projected image shown in FIG. 26 (e) is the same as that in FIG. 26 (a). Since the projection pattern c5 shown in FIG. 21B is entirely colored up to the peripheral portion within the pattern drawing area 735c5, the projected image is the peripheral portion of the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The entire area is colored and is visible from the surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The same applies to the projected image shown in FIG. 26 (f).

FIG. 26B shows a projected image in which the projection pattern c2 shown in FIG. 21B is projected onto the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a and visually recognized from the front surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. In the projected image, a pattern with the letters "Opportunity" written with a thick brush placed in the center is visually recognized upright, and the characters "Opportunity" written with a thick brush are turned upside down, left and right, m2 times the projection pattern c2. It is an inverted image of. In the projection pattern c2, the periphery of the pattern of the character "opportunity" in the pattern drawing area 735c2 is shaded or has a relatively low light transmittance, so that the projected image is a dome-shaped translucent member 710a. An image of the character "opportunity" is visually recognized in the central portion, and the peripheral portion is visually recognized from the surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a as if the image is not displayed.

The projected image shown in FIG. 26 (d) is the same as that in FIG. 26 (b). In the projection pattern c4 shown in FIG. 21B, the periphery of the pattern of the character "additional" in the pattern drawing area 735c4 is shaded or has a relatively low light transmittance, so that the projected image is An image of the character "additional" is visually recognized in the central portion of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, and the peripheral portion is visually recognized from the surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a as if the image is not displayed. The same applies to the projected image shown in FIG. 26 (c).

FIG. 26 (g) shows a projected image in which the projection pattern a shown in FIG. 21 (a) is projected onto the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a and visually recognized from the front surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The projected image is displayed in black and white monochrome with gradation as a whole, and is an image of a pattern in which a pattern like cracked glass is drawn, and for projection where a pattern like cracked glass is drawn. It is an inverted image of m1 times the pattern a. Since the projection pattern a is entirely patterned up to the peripheral portion in the pattern drawing area 735a, the projected image is generally omitted up to the peripheral portion on the back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The entire area is patterned as if the glass was cracked and is visible from the surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. Since the light source that illuminates the projection pattern a is a full-color LED, the color of the pattern in which the glass is cracked can be changed not only to white but also to another color.

FIG. 26 (h) shows an enlarged projection image shown in FIG. 26 (a). FIG. 26 (i) shows an enlarged projection image shown in FIG. 26 (b). Comparing the projected images shown in FIGS. 26 (h) and 26 (i), in FIG. 26 (h), it seems that the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is entirely colored to the peripheral portion in substantially the entire area. Is visually recognized. On the other hand, in FIG. 26 (i), the image of the character pattern is arranged only in the central portion of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, and the left and right peripheral portions are visually recognized as if there is no image. Therefore, in the projected image shown in FIG. 26 (h), since substantially the entire area of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is the size of the pattern, the finger and the displayed image overlap with each other no matter where the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is touched. On the other hand, in the projected image shown in FIG. 26 (i), the finger and the displayed image do not overlap even if the left and right peripheral portions of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a are touched.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the operation of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch unit 710 as a touch screen. A transparent electrode 750 made of ITO (indium tin oxide) is formed on almost the entire back surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by vapor deposition or the like. The transparent electrode 750 is connected to an electrical connection terminal 710c provided with a metal piece provided at the end of the side wall portion 710b. The electrical connection terminal 710c is connected to the touch connector 732c3 of the electric circuit unit 732c via the cable 752. The signal wiring of the touch connector 732c3 is connected to the touch IC 732c2 for allowing the dome-shaped translucent member 710a to function as a capacitive touch screen.

In the capacitive touch screen of the present embodiment, the presence or absence of a touch operation in which a human hand or finger (hereinafter abbreviated as a finger) 754 approaches / contacts the surface of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is determined by the dome-shaped half. It is detected as a change in the capacitance of the electric circuit including the transparent electrode 750 formed on the back surface of the transparent member 710a.

When the electric circuit including the transparent electrode 750 is an RC series circuit, the capacitance C1 of the capacitor is only the parasitic capacitance when there is no touch operation, whereas the dielectric dome-shaped translucent member when there is a touch operation. Since a capacitor composed of the 710a, the transparent electrode 750 facing the transparent electrode 750, and the finger 754 is added in parallel, the combined capacitance C2 is larger than the capacitance C1.

After the electric charge of the capacitor is once set to 0 (zero), charging is started, and the time when the voltage applied to the capacitor reaches the threshold voltage value Vth is measured. Since the time constant of the transient response of the applied voltage of the capacitor is proportional to the magnitude of the capacitance, the time until the threshold voltage value Vth is reached becomes longer as the capacitance of the capacitor increases. Since the capacitance C2 when there is a touch operation is larger than the capacitance C1 when there is no touch operation, the time to reach the threshold voltage value Vth is when there is a touch operation than when there is no touch operation. Takes a long time. Therefore, it is possible to measure the time when the voltage applied to the capacitor reaches the threshold voltage value Vth, determine whether or not the measured time exceeds the reference time, and know the presence or absence of the touch operation.

When the measured time changes from a state that does not exceed the reference time to a state that exceeds the reference time, it is judged that the state has changed from a state without touch operation to a state with touch operation, and the measured time exceeds the reference time. When the state changes from to the state where the touch operation is not exceeded, it can be determined that the state has changed from the state with the touch operation to the state without the touch operation.

The touch IC 732c2 has an A / D conversion function that converts an analog voltage value applied to a capacitor into a digital voltage value. The touch IC732c2 resets the count value tx of the counter to 0 at the start of charging the capacitor, and increases the count value tx by 1 in a predetermined cycle until the applied voltage value of the A / D converted capacitor matches the threshold voltage value Vth. Let me. When the applied voltage value of the capacitor matches the threshold voltage value Vth, the count value tx is latched, and when the count value tx exceeds the reference count value ts, it is judged that there is a touch operation and the touch signal is set to on, and the count value is set. If tx does not exceed the reference count value ts, it is determined that there is no touch operation and the touch signal is set to off. The state of the touch signal is stored in a predetermined register arranged in the touch IC 732c2. The touch signal is read out at a required timing (for example, an instruction from the first sub-control unit 400) and output to the sensor circuit 444 of the sub-control unit 400. The touch IC 732c2 can adjust the threshold voltage value Vth and the reference count value ts in order to reduce the influence of ambient noise and the like and to adjust the sensitivity according to the fluctuation range of the capacitance fluctuation amount during the touch operation. It has become like.

The touch IC 732c2 has a mode setting function capable of setting one mode from a plurality of modes based on the content transmitted from the CPU 404. For example, the touch IC 732c2 has a mode in which the state of the touch signal is always transmitted to the CPU 404, a mode in which the state of the touch signal is transmitted to the CPU 404 only when the state without the touch operation is changed to the state with the touch operation, and the touch operation. It is possible to select and set a mode for transmitting the touch signal state to the CPU 404 only when the state changes to a state where there is no touch operation.

FIG. 28 shows the effects according to the first embodiment using the effect device 700 in chronological order. 28 (a) to 28 (e) show the display screen of the effect image display device 157 on the left side, and one or one state in which the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch portion 710 of the effect device 700 is viewed from the front on the right side. Two are illustrated. In the states shown in FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (e), the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is in AT (replaying combination high probability state (RT3)), and the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is in AT. The ART confirmation notification (in this example, the effect including the character display of "ART in") is executed to notify that.

In the state shown in FIG. 28 (a), the symbol combination "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" corresponding to the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is won. Has been notified. Further, an effect device image 191 that imitates a state in which the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is viewed from the front is displayed on the display screen of the effect image display device 157, and "touch" is performed in the circular area that imitates the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. A touch operation request display with the character string "Please" is displayed, prompting the player to perform a touch operation on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. In RT3, when the small winning combination 1 is internally won, the AT additional lottery is performed, and in this example, it is assumed that the AT additional lottery is won.

The dome-shaped translucent member 710a shown in (1) on the right side of FIG. 28 (a) does not seem to be projected and emit light without interlocking with the touch operation request display by the effect device image 191. It is maintained in a state where it can be visually recognized. This state can be obtained by making all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system groups B and C non-emission. Further, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a shown in (1) may be in a state of being visually recognized as emitting light in a single color. In this state, all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system group C are non-emissioned by the control of the LED driver 732c1, and the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 of the light source group B of the projection optical system group B emit light. It is obtained by emitting light with intensity and light emitting color.

In the following description, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a "is emitting light" by causing the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 of the light source group B of the projection optical system group B to emit light with a predetermined emission intensity and emission color. "Visible" is a dome-shaped translucent member 710a
Is expressed as "light emitting". Further, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a indicates that the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is "visible as if it is not emitting light" when all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical systems groups B and C are in a non-light emitting state. It shall be expressed as "not emitting light", "not emitting light", or the like.

The dome-shaped translucent member 710a shown in (2) on the right side of FIG. 28 (a) is linked to the touch operation request display by the effect device image 191 and has a character string "TOUCH" and a hand below the character string. The touch operation request image on which the image of the imitated pattern is projected is displayed. In this state, for example, a touch operation request pattern in which the character string "TOUCH" and a pattern imitating a hand are inverted below the character string is drawn in the pattern drawing area 735a of the projection film 735ab to be used as the projection pattern a. It is obtained by making all the light sources of the projection optical system groups B and C non-emission and causing the full-color LED 732b1 of the projection optical system A to emit light with a predetermined emission intensity and emission color by controlling the LED driver 732c1. Alternatively, for example, a touch operation request pattern in which the character string "TOUCH" and a pattern imitating a hand are inverted below the character string is drawn in the pattern drawing area 735c1 of the projection film 735c and used as the projection pattern c1. By controlling the LED driver 732c1, all the light sources of the projection optical system A, the projection optical system group B, and the projection optical systems C2 to C6 are not emitted, and the white LED 732bc1 of the projection optical system C1 is emitted with a predetermined emission intensity. Obtained by letting.

In the state shown in FIG. 28 (b) following FIG. 28 (a), the touch operation request display by the effect device image 191 is still displayed on the display screen of the effect image display device 157. FIG. 28 (1) on the right side of FIG. 28 (b) shows a state in which the player is touching the dome-shaped translucent member 710a with the entire palm. (2) shows a state in which the player is touching the right peripheral portion of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a with the index finger. The threshold voltage value Vth and the reference count value ts of the touch IC 732c2 are adjusted so that the touch operation can be recognized by any touch operation.

In FIG. 28 (c) following FIG. 28 (b), the touch operation by the player in FIG. 28 (b) is transmitted from the touch IC 732c2 as a touch signal to the first sub-control unit 400, and the effect control process (FIG. 8). The production of the result of performing step S305) of the above is illustrated. The touch operation request display by the character string "touch" in the circular region imitating the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the effect device image 191 of the effect image display device 157 has disappeared. Further, the LED (light source) light emission control process of the effect device 700 is performed based on the processing result of the effect control process. As a result of this processing, in this example, the LED driver 732c1 is controlled to make all the light sources of the projection optical system A, the projection optical system group B, and the projection optical systems C1, C3 to C6 non-emission, and the projection optics. The white LED 732bc2 of the system C2 is made to emit light at a predetermined emission intensity. As a result, as shown in (1) on the right side of FIG. 28 (c), an image of a pattern in which the characters "opportunity" written with a thick brush are arranged in the center is projected on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

In (2) on the right side of FIG. 28 (c), as shown in (2) on the right side of FIG. 28 (b), the player executes a touch operation on the right peripheral portion of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a with the index finger. In this case, it shows a state in which an image of a pattern in which a thick brush-written "opportunity" character is arranged in the center is projected at a position that does not overlap with the right peripheral portion of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a on which the touch operation is executed. .. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the projected image from becoming difficult to see even if the finger is still in the touch state immediately after the touch operation.

In FIG. 28 (d) following FIG. 28 (c), a notice display by the character string "+50" is displayed in a circular area imitating the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the effect device image 191 of the effect image display device 157. ing. Further, the LED (light source) light emission control process of the effect device 700 is performed based on the processing result of the effect control process, and the LED driver 732c1 is controlled to control the projection optical system A.
All the light sources of the projection optical system group B and the projection optical systems C1 to C3 and C5 to C6 are made non-light emitting, and the white LED 732bc4 of the projection optical system C4 is made to emit light with a predetermined emission intensity. As a result, as shown on the right side of FIG. 28 (d), an image of a pattern in which the thick brush-written "additional" characters are arranged in the center is projected on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. In this way, while the notice display of "+50" is displayed on the effect device image 191 of the effect image display device 157, the characters "addition" are further projected and displayed on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the effect device 700. By performing the advance notice effect, the player can have a higher expectation that the number of remaining games at the time of AT will be increased by 50 games. In this way, various images can be projected onto the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the effect device 700 and used for addition or prior notice.

In FIG. 28 (e) following FIG. 28 (d), the effect device image 191 of the effect image display device 157 is erased, and the display of "remaining 35 G" is changed to the display of "remaining 85 G", so that the remaining game It shows that the number has increased by 50 games. The dome-shaped translucent member 710a shown on the right side of FIG. 28E is in a state in which no image is projected and no light is emitted.

In the production of the effect device 700 shown in this example, when the player touches the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, an image of a pattern in which the characters "opportunity" are arranged is projected on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, and then ". An image of a pattern with the characters "additional" is projected. In this way, a plurality of projected images can be sequentially switched and displayed by one touch operation, or only one projected image may be displayed by one touch operation.

FIG. 29 shows the effects according to Examples 2 and 3 using the effect device 700 in chronological order. 29 (a) to 29 (d) show the display screen of the effect image display device 157 on the left side, and the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch unit 710 of the effect device 700 viewed from the front on the right side. .. In the states shown in FIGS. 29 (a) to 29 (d), the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is in the normal state (replaying combination low probability state (RT1)), and is in the normal state on the display screen of the effect image display device 157. During normal notification (in this example, an effect including the character display of "normal stage") is executed. 29 (a) and 29 (b) show Example 2, and FIGS. 29 (c) and 29 (d) show Example 3.

In the state shown in FIG. 29 (a), the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) has been internally won, the first and second stop operations have already been performed, and the lower left reel 110 and the lower middle reel 111 on the effective line L2. The "watermelon pattern" is stopped and displayed. The third stop operation has not yet been performed, and the right reel 112 is rotating. On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, the advance notice effect display for the game is performed by the combination of the panda character image 193 and the character string "chance."

As shown on the right side of FIG. 29A, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a maintains a state in which no image is projected and no light is emitted. This state can be obtained by making all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system groups B and C non-emission. Alternatively, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a may be in a state of emitting light in a single color. In this state, all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system group C are non-emissioned by the control of the LED driver 732c1, and the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 of the light source group B of the projection optical system group B emit light. It is obtained by emitting light with intensity and light emitting color.

In the state shown in FIG. 29 (b), the third stop operation is performed, the "watermelon symbol" is also stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 112 of the effective line L2, and the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is displayed. "Watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" is stopped and displayed, and it is displayed that a small winning combination 1 (watermelon) has been won. On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, a winning effect is executed to notify that the small role 1 (watermelon) has been won by the combination of the panda character image 193 and the character string "watermelon!".

As shown on the right side of FIG. 29 (b), the dome-shaped translucent member 710a has a single color different from the color shown in FIG. 29 (a) according to the winning effect on the display screen of the effect image display device 157. It is emitting light at. In this state, all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system group C are non-emissioned by the control of the LED driver 732c1, and the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 of the light source group B of the projection optical system group B emit light. It is obtained by emitting light with a light emitting color different from the light emitting color in the case of FIG. 29 (a) in terms of intensity.

In FIG. 29B, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a emits light when the third stop operation is performed, but the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is emitted after a predetermined period even if the third stop operation is not performed. May be made to emit light. Further, even if the third stop operation is not performed, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a may be made to emit light if a touch operation is performed before the elapse of a predetermined period. Further, a predetermined operation valid period may be displayed, and the dome-shaped translucent member 710a may be made to emit light when a touch operation is performed during the period. Further, although there is no display of the valid period, the forced light may be emitted even if the valid period has expired and there is no touch operation. Further, the emission color may be different between the emission color when the touch operation is performed and the case where the emission color is forcibly emitted when the valid period elapses without the touch operation being performed.

In FIG. 29 (c), the first and second stop operations have already been performed, and the "watermelon symbol" is stopped and displayed on the lower left reel 110 and the lower middle reel 111 of the effective line L2. The stop operation has not been performed yet, and the right reel 112 indicates a rotating state. On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, a combination of the panda character image 193 and the character string "the right sphere is ..." is displayed.

FIG. 29 (d) following FIG. 29 (c) shows a state in which the third stop operation has not yet been performed and the right reel 112 is rotating. On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, a combination of the panda character image 193 and the character string "touchable" is displayed. From the display following FIGS. 29 (c) to 29 (d), the game table explanation (tutorial) display that "the right sphere can be touched" by the panda character image 193 is performed. The tutorial display of this example is partially the same as the notice effect display shown in FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b) in that the information is displayed by the character image 193 of the panda. May be expressed in a completely different way.

In the states of FIGS. 29 (c) to 29 (d), the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is in a non-luminous state and an image as shown in (1) and (2) on the right side of FIGS. 29 (c) to (d). The effect changes alternately with the projection state. (1) is a non-emission state, and can be obtained by making all the light sources of the projection optical system A, the projection optical system groups B, and C non-emission. Further, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a shown in (1) may be in a monochromatic light emitting state. In this state, all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system group C are non-emissioned by the control of the LED driver 732c1, and the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 of the light source group B of the projection optical system group B emit light. It is obtained by emitting light with intensity and light emitting color. On the dome-shaped translucent member 710a shown in (2), an image of a cracked glass pattern is projected. In this state, for example, the projection pattern a shown in FIG. 21A is used in the pattern drawing area 735a of the projection film 735ab, and all the light sources of the projection optical system groups B and C are not emitted by the control of the LED driver 732c1. It is obtained by causing the full-color LED 732b1 of the projection optical system A to emit light with a predetermined light emission intensity and light emission color.

FIG. 30 shows the effects of Examples 4 and 5 using the effect device 700 in chronological order. 30 (a) to 30 (e) show the display screen of the effect image display device 157 on the left side, and the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch unit 710 of the effect device 700 viewed from the front on the right side. ..

30 (a) and 30 (b) are the fourth embodiment, and show an effect corresponding to a hidden button effect by the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The gaming state of the slot machine 100 is in the normal state (re-game combination low probability state (RT1)), and the display screen of the effect image display device 157 notifies that the game state is in the normal state (in this example, "normal". The production including the character display of "stage") is being executed.

In the state shown in FIG. 30A, the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) has been internally won, the first and second stop operations have already been performed, and the left reel 110 lower stage and the middle reel 111 lower stage of the effective line L2. Is displayed as "watermelon symbol" stopped. The third stop operation has not yet been performed, and the right reel 112 is rotating. On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, the advance notice effect display for the game is performed by the combination of the panda character image 193 and the character string "chance." The touch operation request image is not displayed.

As shown on the right side of FIG. 30A, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a maintains a state in which no image is projected and no light is emitted. This state can be obtained by making all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system groups B and C non-emission. Alternatively, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a may be in a state of emitting light in a single color. In this state, all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system group C are non-emissioned by the control of the LED driver 732c1, and the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 of the light source group B of the projection optical system group B emit light. It is obtained by emitting light with intensity and light emitting color.

In the example shown in FIG. 30A, when the touch operation request image is not displayed on the display screen of the effect image display device 157 and the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is in the non-light emitting state, the player has a dome shape. A state in which a touch operation is performed on the translucent member 710a is shown.

In the state shown in FIG. 30 (b) following FIG. 30 (a), the third stop operation is performed, and the "watermelon symbol" is also stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 112 of the effective line L2, and the small winning combination 1 ( The symbol combination "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" corresponding to (watermelon) is stopped and displayed, and it is displayed that the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) has been won. On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, a winning effect is executed to notify that the small role 1 (watermelon) has been won by the combination of the panda character image 193 and the character string "watermelon!".

As shown on the right side of FIG. 30B, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a emits light in a single color different from the color shown in FIG. 30A. In this state, all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system group C are non-emissioned by the control of the LED driver 732c1, and the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 of the light source group B of the projection optical system group B emit light. It is obtained by emitting light with a light emitting color different from the light emitting color in the case of FIG. 29 (a) in terms of intensity. In FIG. 30B, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a emits light when the touch operation is performed, regardless of whether or not the third stop operation is performed. This is an example corresponding to the hidden button effect, and although no operation request is made, the effect is started when the operation is performed, so that the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved.

30 (c) to 30 (e) are the fifth embodiment, and show the effect by the dome-shaped translucent member 710a at the time of the demonstration effect. The slot machine 100 is in a non-gaming state, and on the display screen of the effect image display device 157, a demonstration during demonstration (in this example, an effect including the character display of "demo") is executed. ..

In the state shown in FIG. 30C, all reels 110, 111, 112 are in the stopped state.
On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, a character string image of "touch to select a menu" is displayed. In the state of FIG. 30 (c), the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is in a non-light emitting state as shown on the right side of FIG. 30 (c).

As shown on the right side of FIG. 30 (d), when the player performs a touch operation on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is displayed. Two menus (items), "Model description" and "Intense heat point", are displayed side by side, surrounded by a frame. In this example, the "super heat point" located on the right side of the screen is selected by default, and the inside of the frame is colored in a color indicating that it is being selected and is in a blinking state. The inside of the "model description" frame placed on the left side of the screen is colored in a color indicating that it is not selected and is in a non-blink state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (e), the character string "select with the cross key" is displayed on the display screen of the effect image display device 157, and as shown on the right side of FIG. 30 (e), the slot machine 100 By operating the cross key CK provided in, one of the two menus, "model description" and "super heat point", can be selected. In this example, the player's finger presses the left end of the cross key CK to select "model description". In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by using the effect by the touch operation during the individual setting or the demonstration.

FIG. 31 shows the effects according to the sixth embodiment using the effect device 700 in chronological order. 31A to 31D show the display screen of the effect image display device 157 on the left side, and the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch portion 710 of the effect device 700 as viewed from the front on the right side. .. In the states shown in FIGS. 31A to 31D, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is normal (replaying combination low probability state (RT1)), and is normally in the display screen of the effect image display device 157. During normal notification (in this example, an effect including the character display of "normal stage") is executed.

In the state shown in FIG. 31A, the first to third stop operations have not yet been performed, and the left, middle, and right reels 110, 111, and 112 are rotating. As shown on the right side of FIG. 31A, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a maintains a non-light emitting state.

In this embodiment, the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is internally won, and in the state shown in FIG. 31 (b), the player's finger 754 operates the stop button 137 to move to the lower left reel of the effective line L2. "Watermelon pattern" is stopped and displayed. The second and third stop operations have not yet been performed, and the middle right reels 111 and 112 are rotating. On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, the character image 193 of the panda is displayed, and the advance notice effect display for the game is started.

As shown on the right side of FIG. 31B, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is projected with an image of a cracked glass pattern in synchronization with the operation of the stop button 137. In this state, for example, the projection pattern a shown in FIG. 21A is used in the pattern drawing area 735a of the projection film 735ab, and all the light sources of the projection optical system groups B and C are not emitted by the control of the LED driver 732c1. It is obtained by causing the full-color LED 732b1 of the projection optical system A to emit light with a predetermined light emission intensity and light emission color.

In the state shown in FIG. 31 (c), the player's finger 754 operates the stop button 138, and the "watermelon symbol" is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel of the effective line L2. The third stop operation has not yet been performed, and the right reel 112 is rotating. On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, the advance notice effect display for the game is performed by the combination of the panda character image 193 and the character string "chance!".

In synchronization with the operation of the stop button 138, as shown on the right side of FIG. 31 (c), an image of a pattern in which the characters "opportunity" written with a thick brush are arranged in the center is projected on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. .. In this state, for example, the LED driver 732c1 is controlled to make all the light sources of the projection optical system A, the projection optical system group B, and the projection optical systems C1 and C3 to C6 non-emission, and the projection optical system C2. It is obtained by causing the white LED 732bc2 to emit light at a predetermined emission intensity.

In the state shown in FIG. 31 (d), the third stop operation is performed, the "watermelon symbol" is also stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right reel of the effective line L2, and the symbol combination "watermelon" corresponding to the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is displayed. "Watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" is stopped and displayed, and it is displayed that a small winning combination 1 (watermelon) has been won. On the display screen of the effect image display device 157, a winning effect is executed to notify that the small role 1 (watermelon) has been won by the combination of the panda character image 193 and the character string "watermelon".

As shown on the right side of FIG. 31 (d), the dome-shaped translucent member 710a has a single color different from the color shown in FIG. 31 (a) according to the winning effect on the display screen of the effect image display device 157. It is emitting light at. In this state, all the light sources of the projection optical system A and the projection optical system group C are non-emissioned by the control of the LED driver 732c1, and the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 of the light source group B of the projection optical system group B emit light. It is obtained by emitting light with a light emitting color different from the light emitting color in the case of FIG. 31 (a) in terms of intensity.

As described above, by switching the light emitting / projecting operation by the dome-shaped translucent member 710a for each operation of another operation means (for example, the stop button) without using the touch operation, the interest of the game may be improved.

In the above embodiment, for projection of the projection pattern a by the projection optical system A, projection of the projection pattern b by the projection optical system group B, and projection by any of the projection optical systems C1 to C6 of the projection optical system group C. Any of the patterns c1 to c6 is projected independently, but these can also be used in combination. For example, by combining the projection of the image of the projection pattern a by the projection optical system A and the projection of the image of any of the projection patterns c1 to c6 by any of the projection optical systems C1 to C6 of the projection optical system group C. It is possible to obtain a projected image in which an image of a pattern in which glass is cracked is superimposed on any of the images of the projection patterns c1 to c6.

In this way, the effect device 700 can function as one pattern of the notice in the effect explanation. Further, for example, it can be made to function as a normal lamp for notification for notifying that a winning combination has been won. In addition, the effect device 700 can also be used for notification effects such as addition and confirmation, and effects during precursors. Further, the effect device 700 may project an image on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by a touch operation, or may project an image on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a if a predetermined condition is satisfied without a touch operation. can. Further, the touch operation on the effect device 700 can be used as a substitute for the effect button or as an operation for increasing the chance. Further, the touch operation on the effect device 700 can also be used as a hidden touch effect similar to the hidden button. Further, the effect using the effect device 700 according to the above embodiment can be applied to a look-ahead notice in a game of a pachinko machine, a restart of the number of STs, and the like.

FIG. 32 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of the effect device 700 according to the modified example of the present embodiment. The touch display unit 711 of the effect device 700 shown in FIG. 32 uses a flat panel type translucent member 711a instead of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the touch display unit 710 shown in the above embodiment. It has characteristics. The dome-shaped translucent member 710a has an advantage of acting to correct the curvature of field of the projection lens, but it is costly because it is molded into a dome shape. On the other hand, since the panel type translucent member 711a can use a flat plate member, it has an advantage of suppressing the manufacturing cost, and a touch panel described later can be easily used. FIG. 32 illustrates the combination of the projection optical system A and the touch display unit 711 shown in FIG. 25, and the cross-sectional shape cut by the plane including the optical axis L0 of the condenser lens 734a is schematically shown with the front side on the upper side of the figure. Is shown.

The diffused light bundle of the full-color LED 732b1 is incident on the condenser lens 734a arranged on the front side of the full-color LED 732b1 to form a substantially parallel light bundle, and is drawn on the pattern drawing area 735a arranged on the front side of the condenser lens 734a. The projection pattern a is uniformly irradiated.

A projection lens 736a is arranged on the front side of the pattern drawing area 735a. The pattern drawing area 735a is arranged at a predetermined position on the rear side of the focal point on the rear side of the projection lens 736a.

A flat panel-type translucent member 711a of the touch display unit 711 is arranged on the front side of the projection lens 736a. The panel-type translucent member 711a is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the focal position on the front side of the projection lens 736a. The projection lens 736a projects the light transmitted through the pattern drawing area 735a and incident on the back surface of the panel type translucent member 711a, and projects an inverted image of the projection pattern a drawn in the pattern drawing area 735a into a panel type. It is formed on the back surface of the translucent member 711a.

The back surface of the panel-type translucent member 711a functions as a rear-type projection screen on which the projected light projected from the projection lens 736a is imaged. The player of the slot machine 100 can see the projected image formed on the back surface of the panel-type translucent member 711a from the front surface of the panel-type translucent member 711a.

A transparent electrode 751 made of ITO (indium tin oxide) is formed on almost the entire back surface of the panel type translucent member 711a by vapor deposition or the like. The panel-type translucent member 711a of the display touch unit 711 not only functions as a rear-type projection screen, but also functions as a capacitive touch screen (touch screen, touch panel).

In this example, the panel type translucent member 711a is molded of a gray translucent resin material. The panel type translucent member 711a may be an achromatic color having a predetermined lightness or a chromatic color having a predetermined lightness and saturation as long as it has a function as a rear type projection screen, and the transmittance may be arbitrary. Can be selected. For example, it may be white, a single color other than white, a mixed color, or the like, or it may have a transmittance so that the rear side of the rear projection screen can be seen through.

As shown in FIG. 32, only one projection optical system may be used for the effect device 700 according to the present modification, or a plurality of projection optical systems may be used as in the projection mechanism unit 730 of the above embodiment. .. The pattern drawing area 735a is formed on the film substrate 735ab of the projection film 735ab, but is not limited to this. The pattern in the area 735a may be defined. Further, the lens may be at least one for magnifying and projecting an image on the back surface of the panel type translucent member 711a.

33 to 38 show a touch panel that can be used as a panel-type translucent member 711a in which a transparent electrode 751 is formed on the back surface shown in FIG. 32.

FIG. 33 shows a schematic configuration of a resistive film type (4-wire type) touch panel. FIG. 33A illustrates the cross-sectional configuration of the resistive touch panel. In the resistive touch panel, for example, the lower substrate 801 of the glass material and the upper substrate 803 of the organic thin film (film) are arranged to face each other at a predetermined interval (gap). ITO (indium, tin, oxide) transparent electrodes are formed on the opposite sides of both substrates 801 and 803. For example, on the transparent electrode surface of the lower substrate 801, dot spacers of an insulator are arranged at a predetermined arrangement density in order to prevent a short circuit with the counter electrode when the touch operation is not performed. The two substrates 801 and 803 facing each other are fixed by arranging a glue material 805 around them. As shown on the right side of the figure, a connector tail 807 in which wiring ends for outputting a signal to the outside are collected is arranged between the boards.

FIG. 33B shows a state of a touch operation in which the surface of the upper substrate 803 of the resistive touch panel is pressed with a finger 901. The surface portion of the upper substrate 803 pressed by the finger 901 bends and dents downward, and the convex portion of the transparent electrode of the upper substrate 803 comes into contact with the transparent electrode of the lower substrate 801. As a result, input by touch operation is performed.

FIG. 33 (c) is a schematic exploded perspective view of the resistive touch panel as viewed from an angle. In the figure, the X-axis is taken in the left-right direction and the Y-axis is taken in the diagonally upper right direction. Both the upper substrate 803 and the lower substrate 801 are formed into a rectangular shape having substantially the same size. Electrodes X1 (left side) and electrodes X2 (right side) facing each other in the X direction are arranged on both ends of the upper substrate 803 in the X-axis direction. A transparent electrode that makes electrical contact with the electrode X1 and the electrode X2 is formed. Electrodes Y1 (upper side) and electrodes Y2 (lower side) facing each other in the Y direction are arranged on both end sides of the lower substrate 801 in the Y-axis direction. A transparent electrode that makes electrical contact with the electrode Y1 and the electrode Y2 is formed. The resistance of the transparent electrode (resistive film) is about 300 to 500 Ω / sq.

With the ground potential (0V) applied to the electrode X1 and Vcc (5V) applied to the electrode X2, for example, when the central portion A of the surface of the upper substrate 803 is pressed with a finger or the like, the lower substrate 801 such as the electrode Y2 At the detection point A1_in, a voltage of 2.5 V is detected. Similarly, when a predetermined position B near the electrode X2 on the surface of the upper substrate 803 is pressed with a finger, a voltage of 4 V is detected at the detection point A1_in of the electrode Y2 of the lower substrate 801. By A / D converting the detected voltage, the coordinate position in the X direction can be specified.

Next, when a ground potential (0V) is applied to the electrode Y1 and Vcc (5V) is applied to the electrode Y2, for example, when the central portion A of the surface of the upper substrate 803 is pressed with a finger or the like, the electrode of the upper substrate 803, for example, is pressed. A voltage of 2.5 V is detected at the detection point A2_in of X2. Similarly, when a predetermined position B near the electrode X2 on the surface of the upper substrate 803 is pressed with a finger, a voltage of 4 V is detected at the detection point A2_in of the electrode X2 of the upper substrate 803. By A / D converting the detected voltage, the coordinate position in the Y direction can be specified.

FIG. 34 shows a schematic configuration of a resistive film type (5-wire type) touch panel. The resistance film type (5-wire type) touch panel is different from the 4-wire type touch panel in that an ITO film is formed on the facing surfaces of the lower substrate and the upper substrate, and a dot spacer is provided to maintain a gap between the two substrates. The same, but the arrangement and configuration of the electrodes are different. In the 5-wire touch panel, electrodes A to D are arranged at the four corners of the lower substrate, and the upper substrate functions as a detection circuit and is provided with a detection point A_in for detecting a voltage by a touch operation.

As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in a state where the ground potential (0V) is applied between the electrodes AB and Vcc (5V) is applied between the electrode CDs, for example, a predetermined position C on the surface of the upper substrate is pressed. Then, the convex portion of the transparent electrode of the upper substrate at the predetermined position C comes into contact with the transparent electrode of the lower substrate. As a result, the voltage in the X direction is detected at the detection point A_in on the upper substrate. By A / D converting the detected voltage, the coordinate position in the X direction can be specified. Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), in a state where the ground potential (0V) is applied between the electrode ACs and Vcc (5V) is applied between the electrodes BDs, for example, a predetermined position C on the surface of the upper substrate is pressed. If so, the convex portion of the transparent electrode of the upper substrate at the predetermined position C comes into contact with the transparent electrode of the lower substrate. As a result, the voltage in the Y direction is detected at the detection point A_in on the upper substrate. By A / D converting the detected voltage, the coordinate position in the Y direction can be specified.

FIG. 35 shows an example of a multi-touch detection method using a resistive film type (4-wire type) touch panel. FIG. 35A shows an example of a single touch (one-point touch) described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 35B shows an example of multi-touch (two-point touch). At the time of two-point touch, the resistance value between X1 and X2 is lower than that at the time of one-point touch. The occurrence of the two-point touch is determined by comparing the amount of decrease in the resistance value with a predetermined threshold value. Regarding the detection of two-point touch or more, the closer the distance of the two-point touch is, the lower the resistance value of the resistor R5 is, so that the circuit approaches the equivalent circuit at the time of one-point touch in FIG. 35 (a). Therefore, in this embodiment, the threshold value is set so that up to two-point touch can be determined so as not to cause an erroneous determination.

FIG. 36 shows, for example, a structure that enables multi-touch by arranging the resistance films of the above-mentioned resistance film type touch panel side by side in a plurality of cells. FIG. 36A shows a resistive film type (4-wire multi) touch panel. A plurality of resistance films are arranged in a matrix of 3 rows and 5 columns, and touch detection is performed for each divided region. Since the resistance film region is divided into 15 regions A1 to A15, it is not necessary to specify the coordinates, and the area can be directly specified in the regions A1 to A15. A slight gap is formed between each region to prevent a short circuit between adjacent electrodes.

FIG. 36B shows a state in which a finger or the like touches the area A8 at one point. Since the resistive film type (4-wire multi) touch panel detects each divided area, the area can be specified only by detecting the X coordinate. FIG. 36 (b') shows a state in which a finger or the like touches the area A7 and the area A9 at two points. Since the touch operation detects each divided region, a plurality of areas can be specified only by detecting the X coordinate even if the voltage level is the same.

FIGS. 36 (c) and 36 (d) show a modified example of two-point detection in the resistance film type (4-wire multi) touch panel. 36 (c) and 36 (d) show a state in which a finger or the like touches the area A7 and the area A9 at two points. First, the X coordinate detection shown in FIG. 36 (c) is performed. The X coordinate detection process is performed in the order of the regions A1, A2, A3, ..., A15, and the detection process is terminated when the first detection is made. As a result, it is specified that there is a touch operation in the area A7 by the X coordinate detection. Next, the Y coordinate detection shown in FIG. 36 (d) is performed. The Y coordinate detection process is performed in the order of the regions A15, A14, A13, ..., A1, and the detection process is terminated when the first detection occurs. As a result, it is specified that there is a touch operation in the area A9 by the Y coordinate detection. There is no match determination, one is specified when the X coordinate is detected, and one is specified when the Y coordinate is detected, so only two simultaneous operations are valid. As a result, it is possible to regulate automatic simultaneous operation of three or more points.

FIG. 37 shows a capacitive touch panel. FIG. 37A shows a cross section cut in the normal direction of the touch surface of the touch panel. In FIG. 37 (a), a display screen is formed on a substrate constituting an LCD panel, and a capacitance type touch panel is attached on the display screen. A control IC or the like capable of position identification control with a touch panel is mounted on the substrate. In the touch panel, two insulating thin films such as glass are arranged to face each other, and an X electrode and a Y electrode made of an ITO film having characteristics of electrical conductivity and transparency are formed on the facing surfaces of the two thin films. An insulating adhesive is filled between the X electrode and the Y electrode.

FIG. 37B shows a state in which the electrode arrangement of the touch panel is viewed in the direction normal to the substrate surface. As the X electrodes, eight electrodes X1 to X8 extending in the column direction of the rectangular display screen are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals from left to right in the row direction of the display screen. Each electrode is provided with seven square regions in which diagonal lines are aligned. In the Y electrode, six electrodes X1 to X6 extending in the row direction of the rectangular display screen are arranged in a row direction of the display screen from top to bottom at predetermined intervals. Each electrode is provided with eight square regions in which diagonal lines are aligned. When viewed in the normal direction of the substrate surface, the square regions of the electrodes X1 to X8 are offset by half a pitch vertically and horizontally with respect to the square regions of the electrodes Y1 to Y6. Square regions of electrodes Y1 to Y6 are arranged.

When the circled portion shown in FIG. 37B is touched with a finger, the capacitance values of the electrodes X3 and X4 of the electrodes X1 to X8 increase as compared with the other X electrodes. Further, the capacitance values of the electrodes Y4 and Y5 of the electrodes Y1 to Y6 are increased as compared with the other Y electrodes. It is possible to identify that the finger is touched at the position between the electrode X3 and the electrode X4 by detecting the capacitance difference for each X electrode. Similarly, the capacitance difference between the Y electrodes can be detected to identify that the finger is touched at the position between the electrodes Y4 and Y5.

FIG. 38 shows a detection example in which the two-point simultaneous touch operation is enabled and the three-point simultaneous touch operation is invalidated on the capacitive touch panel shown in FIG. 37. In FIG. 38 (a), X3-X4 is touched with respect to the X electrode, Y4-Y5 is touched with respect to the Y electrode, X6-X7 is touched with respect to the X electrode, and Y4-Y5 is touched with respect to the Y electrode. It shows the state (first state) in which the two-point simultaneous touch operation is performed.

The table shown in FIG. 38 (b) corresponds to an area. The table on the left shows the results of scanning the electrodes X1 to X8 in order and identifying the touch position based on the change in the capacitance of each X electrode. Regarding the X electrode, "1" is stored in the range indicating between X3-X4 and X6-X7, and "0" is stored in the other range to indicate the detection position of the touch operation in the X direction. The table on the right shows the results of scanning the electrodes Y1 to Y6 in order and identifying the touch position based on the change in the capacitance of each Y electrode. "1" is stored in the range indicating the range between X3 and X4 of the X electrode and the range indicating between Y4-Y5 of the Y electrode and the range indicating between Y4-Y5 of the Y electrode in the range indicating between X6 and X7 of the electrode. , "0" is stored in the other range to indicate the detection position of the touch operation in the Y direction.

In FIG. 38 (c), X2-X3 is touched with respect to the X electrode, Y3-Y4 is touched with respect to the Y electrode, X7-X8 is touched with respect to the X electrode, and Y5-Y6 is touched with respect to the Y electrode. It shows the state (second state) in which the two-point simultaneous touch operation is performed.

The table shown in FIG. 38 (d) corresponds to an area. The table on the left shows the results of scanning the electrodes X1 to X8 in order and identifying the touch position based on the change in the capacitance of each X electrode. Regarding the X electrode, "1" is stored in the range indicating between X2-X3 and X7-X8, and "0" is stored in the other range to indicate the detection position of the touch operation in the X direction. The table on the right shows the results of scanning the electrodes Y1 to Y6 in order and identifying the touch position based on the change in the capacitance of each Y electrode. "1" is stored in the range indicating between X2-X3 of the X electrode and Y3-Y4 of the Y electrode and the range indicating between Y5-Y6 of the Y electrode in the range indicating between X7 and X8 of the electrode. , "0" is stored in the other range to indicate the detection position of the touch operation in the Y direction. In multi-touch detection, it is necessary to follow the touch movement for each state, and detection of three or more points is troublesome. In particular, when the coordinates of one axis are at the same level, it becomes more difficult to detect three or more points. In this embodiment, simultaneous touch operation is effective up to two points. The touch position information based on the tables of FIGS. 38 (b) and 38 (d) is sent from the touch controller IC to the CPU.

Next, the basic operation of the touch panel will be described.
"Tap" is an operation of tapping the touch panel with a finger. It corresponds to a click operation with a mouse of an input device of a personal computer (PC). It may also be used as an effect operation corresponding to an operation of pressing an effect button on a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

"Double tap" is to operate the touch panel twice. It corresponds to a double-click operation with a PC mouse. In a pachinko machine or a slot machine, the double tap may be operated once or a plurality of times in succession to be used as an effect operation corresponding to a continuous effect of the effect button.

"Touch" is the action of touching the touch panel. When the panel is touched for a longer time than the operation time of "tap", it is called "touch". In pachinko machines and slot machines, it may be used for long-press operations and the like. It may be regarded as an operation equivalent to "long tap", "touch and hold", and "long press" described later, and the same effect may be performed based on these operations.

"Drag" is an operation of moving a finger while pressing the touch panel. It corresponds to the drag operation of the mouse of the PC. In pachinko machines and slot machines, even a "flick" or "swipe" operation, which will be described later, may be regarded as an operation equivalent to a "drag", and the same effect may be performed based on these operations.

"Flick" is the action of lightly swiping the touch panel with your finger.
"Swipe" is the action of sliding a finger while touching the touch panel.

"Long tap", "touch and hold", or "long press" is an operation of holding down the touch panel. In pachinko machines and slot machines, it may be used as an effect corresponding to a long press operation of the effect button.

"Multi-tap" is a general term for operations with a plurality of fingers, and there are the following operation examples.
"Rotation" is an operation of turning one finger as a fulcrum and turning the other finger. In pachinko machines and slot machines (especially in pachinko machines), "rotation" while operating the handle may be less versatile because it is difficult to operate. It may be configured to be performed in association with the production when the player is likely to stop the firing operation, such as during high SP reach.

"Pinch" is a general term for two-finger pinching operations, and there are mainly the following two operations.
"Pinch out" or "pinch open" is an operation when the touch panel is held down with two fingers and the space between them is widened to expand. In pachinko machines and slot machines, the area hidden by the effect display or the like may be displayed in the hidden area by the operation of "pinch out".

"Pinch-in" or "pinch-close" is an operation to shrink and shrink while pressing with two fingers. In pachinko machines and slot machines, an effect display may be performed in which the area displayed by the effect display or the like is hidden by a "pinch-in" operation.

Other operations will be described below.
"Pinch-in using four or five fingers" is used to return to the home screen on tablet devices, etc., but on pachinko machines and slot machines, for example, switching between multiple production modes is described above. In a configuration that can be switched in a fixed order by any operation (for example, double tap), even if it is used for a production that returns to a predetermined production mode by "pinch in with four or five fingers". good.

"Swipe up / down or left / right with four or five fingers" is used for multi-taskbar display and application switching on tablet devices, but on pachinko machines and slot machines, for example, jackpot history. It may be configured to be used for switching display related to the implementation of the information display screen such as winning and paying balls, switching display related to the implementation of the mode setting screen of individual setting, and the like.

The "tracing" may be configured to shift to, for example, a game explanation display or an effect explanation display by tracing as displayed on the display means.

"Shake" has a canceling function by shaking (vibrating) the device body, but especially in pachinko machines, cheating that changes the flow of the game ball (the vibration sensor provided in the pachinko machine reacts). There is a risk of misidentification. However, for example, the game ball is not fired, the demo display screen or the individual mode setting screen is being displayed, and the input content is canceled only under one or more conditions. There may be. In this operation as well, the operability may be improved by combining with another operation. For example, while having a function of canceling only one by the above-mentioned operation (for example, pinch-in), it may be configured to cancel all by "shake".

Any operation of the touch panel described above is generically referred to as a touch operation in this embodiment. Next, a common modification example of the pachinko machine and the slot machine related to the above operation will be described. Various operations are performed not only during the execution of the symbol variation display, but also during the period when the symbol variation display is not executed, for example, during the period when the symbol variation display is not executed. It may be used for volume setting, brightness setting, etc. The contents illustrated above can be appropriately combined with the types of touch panel operations.

As for the timing at which the touch panel reacts, it is possible to appropriately adopt a configuration in which the touch panel reacts at the moment of touch (off-on) and a configuration in which the touch panel reacts at the touch-up (on-off), depending on the combination with the effect. It may have a function that the player feels by touch when the above-mentioned various touch operations are performed. For example, it may be configured to have a vibration applying function by a vibration motor, ultrasonic waves, or the like, or an electrical stimulation applying function due to static electricity or the like. Further, it may have a function of adjusting the sensitivity of the touch panel. For example, the speed, acceleration, locus, etc. of various operations may be adjusted by the sensitivity setting, and the effect may be performed according to the result.

The touch panel method described in this embodiment may be a general method, but may be, for example, the method shown below.
In the "resistive film pressure sensitive type (analog resistance film type)", an electrode surface is formed by two sheet panels, and the position is detected by energizing the pressed portion. In this method, it is necessary to strongly perform the operation by the player's finger. However, it may be configured to adopt the above-mentioned sensitivity setting with a high value, or it may be configured to have accessories such as a touch pen on the game table and perform various effects by operating with these accessories. .. When the accessory is used, it may be possible to prevent the sensitivity of the touch panel from being lowered due to the adhesion of the player's fingerprint, or it may be expected that the visibility of the touch panel is not lowered.

In the "capacitive method (analog capacitance coupling method)", a weak electric field is provided on the surface of the touch panel, and the position is detected by the change in the electric field due to the static electricity of the touched portion. According to this configuration, operability is high because the reaction is made by simply touching the operation surface of the touch panel. Although it is not possible to operate through an insulator, even if it is an accessory such as the touch pen, if it is a conductive accessory, it is possible to transmit static electricity of the player's hand, so that the above effect May have the same effect as.

In the "infrared sensor method", a light emitting part and a light receiving part using LEDs are arranged around the touch panel, and the position blocked by the player's finger is detected. Detection is possible without pressing the surface of the touch panel. In the operation of the present embodiment, the infrared sensor method may be used as long as there is no particular problem (the effective range of touch may be read as the range in which the operation is effective).

The "optical sensor method" is a method in which a sensor is embedded inside a touch panel. A cell for an optical sensor is arranged in a gap between RGB sensors, and a finger is optically read like a scanner to detect a position. By adopting this method, it may be possible to perform a clear display.

Further, although the display touch units 710 and 711 of the present embodiment are configured by combining the display screen and the touch panel, those composed only of the display screen may be replaced with the display touch units 710 and 711. Further, the display touch portions 710 and 711 may be provided on the front door 102 or may be provided on the main body 101.

The display touch units 710 and 711 may be configured to vibrate when a touch operation is received. Further, as a configuration for notifying that a touch operation has been performed, other devices such as light emission, sound, vibration of buttons and handles, wind, etc. can be used in addition to the display effect. With such a configuration, it may be possible to effectively notify that the player has operated the display touch units 710 and 711. In addition, the player may feel the sense of accomplishment of the operation.

In the present embodiment, a configuration is shown in which one effect is selected by the display touch units 710 and 711, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of effects are simultaneously performed using the display touch units 710 and 711. May be good. For example, a plurality of effects of each embodiment may be combined. Further, not only the effect but also the operation related to the systematic setting of the game and the effect may be combined. For example, the volume selection may be performed by the display touch units 710 and 711, and the display touch units 710 and 711 described in the embodiment may be produced.

The characteristic configuration of the slot machine 100 in the present embodiment described above will be described again with reference to FIGS. 1 to 38.
(A1) A slot machine 100 provided with an effect device 700, wherein the effect device 700 has a dome-shaped translucent member 710a capable of projecting an image of a projection pattern a or a projection pattern c1 and a dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The effect device 700 includes a touch IC 732c2 capable of detecting a touch operation on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a based on the fact that the touch operation is detected by the touch IC 732c2. (For example, see FIGS. 28 (b) and 28 (c)).

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a that functions as a projection screen is provided with a touch sensor function to enable touch operation, so that an image of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a that has been touch-operated. Can be noticed by the player.

(A2) The touch IC 732c2 is characterized in that the touch operation is detected depending on whether or not the increased capacitance when the touch operation is executed is within a predetermined range.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, since the sensitivity is adjusted according to the fluctuation range of the capacitance fluctuation amount during the touch operation, even if the touch operation is performed with the entire palm, the touch operation is performed with only the fingertip. Can also detect the touch operation.

(A3) A conductive member is vapor-deposited on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

As the conductive member, ITO (an inorganic compound in which indium oxide and tin oxide are mixed at a ratio of approximately 9: 1) can be used. Since the ITO film has high light transmittance, the visibility of the projected image does not deteriorate extremely. Of course, a conductive member other than ITO, such as tin oxide or titanium oxide, may be used. Preferably, the projected display is easier to see. However, for example, if a conductive member is vapor-deposited on a part of the projection portion and the display is projected on the other portion, even if the conductive member having low light transmission is vapor-deposited, the function of the effecting means is not deteriorated. It may be possible.

(A4) The touch IC 732c2 is characterized in that the touch operation can be detected regardless of the position of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a on which the touch operation is executed.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, there is a case where the touch operation can be reliably performed even if the player concentrates on the game.

(A5) The touch IC 732c2 is characterized in that the effect device 700 can detect a touch operation without mechanically operating.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a tactile sensation (feeling of operation) different from that of a stop button, an effect button, or the like that requires mechanical operation (pushing, pressing, pulling, twisting, etc.). can.

(A6) The effect device 700 can project an image of the projection pattern c1 and an image of the projection pattern a, and the image of the projection pattern c1 is projected onto the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by causing the white LED 732bc1 to emit light. The image of the projection pattern a is projected onto the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by emitting the full-color LED 732b1, and the effect device 700 emits the white LED 732bc1 and the full-color LED 732b1 to emit the image and projection of the projection pattern c1. The image of the pattern a may be projected on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a wider variety of effects by combining a plurality of images. The projection pattern c1 is a pattern in which colors are applied to the film in advance, and the pattern (pattern or color) formed on the film by the light emission of the white LED is projected as it is on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The projection pattern a and the projection pattern b are achromatic patterns, and various colors are added by the light emission of the full-color LED and projected onto the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. In this way, at the time of projection, the colored film may be irradiated with white light by a white LED to reproduce the color of the film as it is, or when the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is illuminated. It is also possible to use a full-color LED to create a variety of patterns with the emission color of the LED.

(A7) The dome-shaped translucent member 710a is, for example, a gray translucent resin material, and the effect device 700 includes full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 that irradiate the dome-shaped translucent member 710a with light, and the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6. Is characterized in that the image of the projection pattern a or the projection pattern c1 is not projected when the light is emitted.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 can give the dome-shaped translucent member 710a a pattern in which the effect is produced only by light emission without displaying a pattern.

(A8) When a touch operation is executed on the central portion of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, the image of the projection pattern c2 is projected at a position overlapping the central portion, and the touch operation is performed on the left and right peripheral portions of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. Is executed, the image of the projection pattern c2 is projected at a position that does not overlap with the left and right peripheral portions.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, if a touch operation is performed on the left and right peripheral portions, the display displayed by the touch operation may be easy to see.

(B1) A slot machine 100 including an effect device 700, wherein the effect device 700 includes a light source unit 732b, a projection pattern c1, a projection pattern c2, an image of the projection pattern c1 and a projection pattern c2. From the dome-shaped translucent member 710a capable of projecting an image, the projection lens 736c1 for enlarging and projecting the image of the projection pattern c1 on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by the light from the light source unit 732b, and the light source unit 732b. The projection lens 736c2 for enlarging and projecting the image of the projection pattern c2 on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by the light of the above is included, and the shape of the projection lens 736c1 and the shape of the projection lens 736c2 are the same. It is characterized by being.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, since the lens shape is the same, it is possible to easily select a lens having the same shape from a plurality of types of lens groups at the time of manufacture. Therefore, it is possible to reduce mounting errors in the mounting work of the lens of the effect device 700 that projects a plurality of types of images onto the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

(B2) The image of the projection pattern c1 to which the light of the white LED 732bc1 of the light source unit 732b is applied is projected onto the dome-shaped translucent member 710a via the projection lens 736c1, and the light of the white LED 732bc2 of the light source unit 732b. The image of the projection pattern c2 to which the is applied is projected onto the dome-shaped translucent member 710a via the projection lens 736c2.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, since a light source is provided for each projection pattern, an image of a desired pattern can be projected onto the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by switching the light emitting state of each light source. Can be done.

(B3) The projection picture c1 is formed in the picture drawing area 735c1, the projection picture c2 is formed in the picture drawing area 735c2, and the projection lens 736c1 dome the image of the projection picture c1 formed in the picture drawing area 735c1. It is a lens for enlarging and projecting on the type semi-transparent member 710a, and the projection lens 736c2 is for enlarging and projecting the image of the projection pattern c2 formed in the pattern drawing area 735c2 on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The size of the projection picture c1 formed in the picture drawing area 735c1 and the size of the projection picture c2 formed in the picture drawing area 735c2 are different from each other.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, even if the size of the pattern is different, by using the lenses having the same shape, there is no mistake in attaching the lenses, and the assembly is easy.

(B4) The position of the pattern drawing area 735c1 and the position of the pattern drawing area 735c2 are characterized in that the distances from the central axis of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a are substantially the same.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, an image can be suitably projected on the projection unit only by changing the mounting direction of each lens having the same shape and moving the position by the same distance.

(B5) It is characterized in that the mounting direction of the projection lens 736c1 and the mounting direction of the projection lens 736c2 are different.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, the mounting directions of the lenses having the same shape are such that the image of the projection pattern c1 and the image of the projection pattern c2 are close to the center of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. The image can be suitably projected on the projection unit simply by changing the position and moving the position.

(B6) The projection lens 736c1 is displaced from the pattern drawing area 735c1 toward the central axis side of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a, and the projection lens 736c2 is displaced from the pattern drawing area 735c2 toward the central axis side of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a. It is characterized by being.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, the projection lens 736c1 is closer to the central axis of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a than the pattern drawing area 735c1, and the projection lens 736c2 is closer to the center of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a than the pattern drawing area 735c2. Since it approaches the axis, the image of the projection pattern c1 and the image of the projection pattern c2 can be brought closer to the center of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a by making the angle of the diffused light projected on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a different. The image of the projection pattern c1 and the projection pattern c2 can be projected evenly on the dome-shaped translucent member 710a.

(B7) The effect device 700 is a means including the projection pattern a, and the projection pattern a is formed in the pattern drawing area 735a and is irradiated with the light of the full-color LED 732b1 of the light source unit 732b. The image of The shape of the projection lens 736c1 and the shape of the projection lens 736a are different from each other.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, it may be possible to increase the variation of the display by arranging the patterns that can be projected even at positions where the distance from the central axis of the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is different. .. Further, since the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is located at a position different from the central axis, it may be possible to prevent a mistake in attachment even if the shape of the lens is different.

(B8) The effect device 700 is a means including a projection pattern b, and the projection pattern b is formed in the pattern drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6, and is for projection to which the light of the full-color LEDs 732bb1 to 732bb6 in the light source unit 732b is applied. The image of the picture b is projected onto the dome-shaped translucent member 710a via the projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6, and the picture b for projection is plain.

According to the effect device 700 according to the present embodiment, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a may be used for the effect only by the light source unit 732b. Since the projection lenses 736b1 to 736b6 are used, the entire dome-shaped translucent member 710a may be illuminated substantially evenly.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, the electric circuit unit 732c of the printed circuit board 732a is electrostatically charged with a light source circuit including an LED driver 732c1 for driving and controlling the LED of the light source unit 732b, and a dome-shaped translucent member 710a of the display touch unit 710. A touch sensor unit including a touch IC 732c2 for functioning as a capacitive touch screen is arranged, but the touch sensor unit may be arranged on a substrate different from the printed circuit board 732a. As an example, the circuit of the touch sensor unit may be provided on another substrate that can be attached to and detached from the printed circuit board 732a via the connector.

Further, in the above embodiment, the condenser lens 734a, the condenser lens 734b1 to 734b6 group, and the condenser lens 734c1 to 734c6 group have the same lens shape (size) in the group, but the group. The lens shape is different for each. Correspondingly, the group of the pattern drawing area 735a, the group of the pattern drawing areas 735b1 to 735b6, and the group of the pattern drawing areas 735c1 to 735c6 have the same shape (size) of the areas in the group, but the groups. The shape (size) of the area is different for each. These condenser lenses and the pattern drawing area are arranged at equal intervals on the virtual circumference for each group, and an appropriate arrangement angle is determined so that they can be adjusted by positioning only the angle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape of the lens, the size of the pattern drawing area, and the like may be various, or may have a plurality of groups. Further, their arrangement and positioning are not limited to those on the circumference, and of course, they may be arranged and positioned at non-equidistant intervals.

Further, in the above embodiment, the condenser lenses 734a, 734b1 to 734b6, 734c1 to 734c6 are individually molded and held in the condenser lens holder 733a, but the projection lenses 736a, 736b1 to Like 736b6 and 736c1 to 736c6, the transparent resin substrate may be integrally molded at a predetermined position with the transparent resin substrate. By doing so, it becomes possible to manufacture at low cost.

Further, although the effect device 700 is provided in the upper right portion of the front door 102 of the slot machine 100, it is of course possible to install it in a place other than this. In addition, the projection optical system groups C1 to C6 are arranged in an arc shape on the left side so as not to be provided on the right end side in order to prevent the display from being unsightly due to the reduction of the inner light that is easily noticed by the player. However, it is also possible to place it on the right end side.

Further, since it is difficult for the player to see the end side which is relatively unattractive, the dome-shaped translucent member 710a is hemispherical, but the present invention is not limited to this, and of course other shapes may be used.

The projection optical system used in the above embodiment is designed so that an inverted image is formed on the screen, but the present invention is not limited to this. Of course, an optical system in which an erect image is formed on the screen may be used. Further, a cylindrical lens may be used in the projection optical system to form an image in which only the top and bottom or the left and right are reversed. Further, a so-called shadow puppet method, in which the light from the light source is directly applied to the object and the shadow is projected on the screen, may be used. It is also possible to apply the projection method according to the present embodiment to a projector, projection mapping, or the like.

In the above embodiment, two projection films 735ab and 735c are used. A projection pattern a for the projection optical system A and six projection patterns b for the projection optical system group B are drawn on the projection film 735ab, and six projection patterns b for the projection optical system group B are drawn on the projection film 735c. Six projection patterns c1 to c6 are drawn. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the projection pattern a for the projection optical system A is drawn on the projection film 735ab, and only the six projection patterns b for the projection optical system group B are drawn on another film substrate. A projection film on which the above is drawn may be used. By doing so, it may be easy to change the projection pattern. Further, for example, a projection pattern a for the projection optical system A, six projection patterns b for the projection optical system group B, and six projection patterns c1 for the projection optical system group C on one film substrate. A projection film on which ~ c6 is drawn may be used. By doing so, the management of the projection film may be facilitated.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, what is called a lamp is an example of a light emitting means, and the lamp can be replaced as long as it emits light such as an LED or a cold cathode tube.

Further, the above embodiment can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that circulates and uses the gaming balls enclosed in the gaming machine. Further, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured by one chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to enable bidirectional communication. good. Further, while bidirectional communication is possible between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

It should be noted that the items described in the above and subsequent detailed explanations, particularly the items described in the examples and modifications, can be combined.

Moreover, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list the most preferable actions and effects arising from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things. In addition, the range of the game may be further expanded by applying the content described in one configuration to the other configurations among the plurality of configurations described in the examples.

The game console of the above embodiment is expressed as follows, for example.
(Appendix 1)
It is a game table equipped with directing means,
The production means
A projection unit that can project an image and
A means including a detection means capable of detecting a touch operation on the projection unit.
The effect means may project the image on the projection unit based on the detection of the touch operation by the detection means.
A game table characterized by that.
(Appendix 2)
The game console described in Appendix 1.
The detection means is a means for detecting the touch operation depending on whether or not the increased capacitance when the touch operation is executed is within a predetermined range.
A game table characterized by that.
(Appendix 3)
The game console described in Appendix 1 or 2.
A conductive member is vapor-deposited on the projection portion.
A game table characterized by that.
(Appendix 4)
The game console according to any one of Appendix 1 to 3.
The detection means is a means capable of detecting the touch operation regardless of the position of the projection unit on which the touch operation is executed.
A game table characterized by that.
(Appendix 5)
The game console according to any one of Appendix 1 to 4.
The detection means is a means capable of detecting the touch operation without the effect means mechanically operating.
A game table characterized by that.
(Appendix 6)
The game console according to any one of Appendix 1 to 5.
The effect means can project a first image as the image.
The effect means can project a second image as the image.
The first image is projected onto the projection unit by causing the first light emitting means to emit light.
The second image is projected onto the projection unit by causing the second light emitting means to emit light.
The effect means is a means that may project the first image and the second image on the projection unit by causing the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to emit light.
A game table characterized by that.
(Appendix 7)
The game console according to any one of Appendix 1 to 6.
The projection unit is a colored translucent member.
The effect means is a means including a third light emitting means for irradiating the projection unit with light.
The image is not projected when the third light emitting means emits light.
A game table characterized by that.
(Appendix 8)
The game console according to any one of Appendix 1 to 7.
When the touch operation is executed at the first position of the projection unit, the image is projected at a position overlapping the first position.
When the touch operation is executed at the second position of the projection unit, the image is projected at a position that does not overlap with the second position.
A game table characterized by that.
(Appendix 9)
It is a production device installed in the game table.
A projection unit that can project an image and
Includes a detection means capable of detecting a touch operation on the projection unit.
The image may be projected onto the projection unit based on the detection of the touch operation by the detection means.
A production device characterized by that.
(Appendix 10)
The production device according to Appendix 9,
The detection means is a means for detecting the touch operation depending on whether or not the increased capacitance when the touch operation is executed is within a predetermined range.
A production device characterized by that.
(Appendix 11)
The effect device according to Appendix 9 or 10.
The first image can be projected as the image,
A second image can be projected as the image,
The first image is projected onto the projection unit by causing the first light emitting means to emit light.
The second image is projected onto the projection unit by causing the second light emitting means to emit light.
By causing the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to emit light, the first image and the second image may be projected on the projection unit.
A production device characterized by that.
(Appendix 12)
The effect device according to any one of Supplementary note 9 to 11.
A third light emitting means for irradiating the projection unit with light is included.
The projection unit is a colored translucent member.
The image is not projected when the third light emitting means emits light.
A production device characterized by that.

The gaming table according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming table typified by a spinning machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Design display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Directed image display device 300 Main control unit 400 1st sub-control unit 500 2nd sub-control unit 700 Directive device 710 Display Touch part 720 Projection hood part 730 Projection mechanism part 732 Light source part / Electric circuit part 733a Condensing lens holder 733b Film holder 733c Projection lens holder 733d Projection lens cover 734 Condensing lens part 735 Film part 736 Projection lens part

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It is a game table equipped with directing means,
The production means
A projection unit that can project an image and
A means including a detection means capable of detecting a touch operation on the projection unit.
The effect means may project the image on the projection unit based on the detection of the touch operation by the detection means.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to claim 1.
The detection means is a means for detecting the touch operation depending on whether or not the increased capacitance when the touch operation is executed is within a predetermined range.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to claim 1 or 2.
A conductive member is vapor-deposited on the projection portion.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The detection means is a means capable of detecting the touch operation regardless of the position of the projection unit on which the touch operation is executed.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The detection means is a means capable of detecting the touch operation without the effect means mechanically operating.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The effect means can project a first image as the image.
The effect means can project a second image as the image.
The first image is projected onto the projection unit by causing the first light emitting means to emit light.
The second image is projected onto the projection unit by causing the second light emitting means to emit light.
The effect means is a means that may project the first image and the second image on the projection unit by causing the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to emit light.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
The projection unit is a colored translucent member.
The effect means is a means including a third light emitting means for irradiating the projection unit with light.
The image is not projected when the third light emitting means emits light.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
When the touch operation is executed at the first position of the projection unit, the image is projected at a position overlapping the first position.
When the touch operation is executed at the second position of the projection unit, the image is projected at a position that does not overlap with the second position.
A game table characterized by that. It is a production device installed in the game table.
A projection unit that can project an image and
Includes a detection means capable of detecting a touch operation on the projection unit.
The image may be projected onto the projection unit based on the detection of the touch operation by the detection means.
A production device characterized by that. The effect device according to claim 9, wherein
The detection means is a means for detecting the touch operation depending on whether or not the increased capacitance when the touch operation is executed is within a predetermined range.
A production device characterized by that. The effect device according to claim 9 or 10.
The first image can be projected as the image,
A second image can be projected as the image,
The first image is projected onto the projection unit by causing the first light emitting means to emit light.
The second image is projected onto the projection unit by causing the second light emitting means to emit light.
By causing the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to emit light, the first image and the second image may be projected on the projection unit.
A production device characterized by that. The effect device according to any one of claims 9 to 11.
A third light emitting means for irradiating the projection unit with light is included.
The projection unit is a colored translucent member.
The image is not projected when the third light emitting means emits light.
A production device characterized by that.

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