JP5639929B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to Yu gaming machine that displays a two-dimensional image through the micro-lens array, Ru is particularly visible two-dimensional image to the eyes of the person in front side of the person-side surface of the microlens array Yu technique machine on.

  2. Description of the Related Art A game machine that is commonly used and called a conventional pachinko machine includes an outer frame that is attached to an island facility of a game store and a glass frame that is rotatably supported by the outer frame. The outer frame is provided with a game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed. On the other hand, a transparent glass plate is attached to the upper center of the glass frame facing the game board, and a tray for storing game balls possessed by the player is installed in the lower center.

In addition, liquid crystal display devices are generally provided in pachinko machines that have become popular in recent years.
On the other hand, as liquid crystal display devices, 3D televisions capable of displaying stereoscopic stereoscopic images have become widespread. In general 3D televisions, viewers need to wear stereoscopic glasses using polarizing films and liquid crystal shutters, and many viewers feel annoying. In addition, it is necessary to create different left and right images corresponding to the left and right eyes, and the cost of creating the images is high.

  Corresponding to this, a stereoscopic two-dimensional image display device called a floating image display monitor (for example, see Patent Document 1) has been put into practical use. The stereoscopic two-dimensional image display device has an image transmission panel (3D lens) using a microlens array disposed in front of an LCD (liquid crystal panel), and the two-dimensional image of the LCD is an imaging plane in front of the image transmission panel. The two-dimensional image is visually recognized in the air on the near side of the image transmission panel with respect to the human eye.

JP 2001-255493 A

  However, in the conventional two-dimensional image display device that visually recognizes a two-dimensional image in the air, the size of the plurality of microlenses provided on the image transmission panel is very small. When a sufficient optical image quality cannot be adopted and sufficient image quality is ensured, the distance between the image plane for viewing the two-dimensional image with respect to the human eye, that is, the two-dimensional image pops out from the image transmission panel. Is set to be equal to or less than the optical path length between the LCD (liquid crystal panel) and the image transmission panel. Therefore, when ensuring a sufficient image quality and increasing the distance at which the two-dimensional image is projected from the image transmission panel, the two-dimensional image display device has a very long front and rear length. And the compactness of the apparatus using the said two-dimensional image display apparatus was to fall. In addition, the viewing angle at which a two-dimensional image can be clearly seen in the air is narrow, and there are many cases where a clear two-dimensional image cannot be seen due to a shift in viewing direction.

The present invention has an object to provide a Yu technique machine that can ensure a sufficient image quality with a large viewing distance protrudes a two-dimensional image from the image transmitting panel without impairing the compactness.

The invention described in 請 Motomeko 1 includes a game board the player region is provided, is formed into a frame shape, are open supported relative to the fixed frame, the game board on the inside of the frame shape is detachable A gaming board mounting frame and a transparent window for viewing the gaming board, which is supported on the front side of the gaming board mounting frame in an openable and closable manner and allows the gaming board attached to the gaming board mounting frame to be visually recognized. A front door body, a saucer unit provided on the lower side of the transparent window for visually recognizing the game board of the front door body, and having a concave game ball supply tray opened on the upper side, and provided on the saucer unit A two-dimensional image display device, wherein the tray unit is formed with an opening in which the two-dimensional image display device is disposed at the top, and the two-dimensional image display device emits image light. Has an image display surface that displays two-dimensional images by emitting light A two-dimensional image display means, an inclined incident light reflecting member that is incident on the front side of the reflecting surface with an inclination, and that reflects the image light on the reflecting surface to be reflected image light, and a plurality of lenses A microlens array arranged on the optical path of the reflected image light, and the microlens array refracts the reflected image light so that the reflected image light is emitted from the microlens array. The two-dimensional image is imaged on the imaging plane of the space located at the position, and the reflected image light from the imaging plane is incident on the player's eye, whereby the two-dimensional image is An image transmission panel that is visible in front of the player-side surface of the microlens array, and a reflection member angle change that varies the inclination angle of the inclined incident light reflection member with respect to the image light. And means, disposed above the said opening of the pan unit, a player imaging means for imaging the player, the two-dimensional image display means, together with the attached the image transmitting panel and the player image pickup means, The tilted incident light reflecting member is attached via the reflecting member angle varying means, and is attached to a frame disposed on the back side of the opening of the upper plate and a position of the frame covering the image transmission panel, A cover member fixed to the saucer unit in a state of being inserted into the opening of the saucer unit, the cover member passing the reflected image light from the image transmission panel toward the eyes. A light transmitting portion is formed, and a storage portion for storing the player imaging means is formed to bulge above the saucer unit, and is formed in front of the storage portion. A second light transmitting portion is formed that transmits light from the player toward the player image pickup means, and the gaming machine is configured based on the image of the player imaged by the player image pickup means. Eye direction discriminating means for discriminating the direction of the eye with respect to the image transmission panel, and whether the center direction of the reflected image light beam from the imaging plane matches the eye direction of the discrimination result of the eye direction discriminating means Or a control means for controlling the reflection member angle changing means so as to approach the control member .
The invention described in 請 Motomeko 2 is a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the two-dimensional image display apparatus, the image light between the two-dimensional image display means and the inclined incident light reflecting member And a relay reflecting member that relays the image light by bending the optical path by reflecting the reflected image light on the optical path.

According to the invention of the gaming machine according to claim 1 , the inclined incident light reflecting member reflects the image light from the image display surface as reflected image light, and the micro lens array of the image transmission panel refracts the reflected image light. Then, the reflected image light is imaged on the imaging surface of the space located on the opposite side of the inclined reflecting member of the microlens array, and the reflected image light from the imaging surface is incident on the player's eyes. By making the two-dimensional image visible to the front side of the surface of the person side of the microlens array with respect to the eye, the reflecting member angle changing means is inclined angle of the inclined incident light reflecting member with respect to the image light The distance between the image transmission panel and the two-dimensional image can be projected without losing the compactness. To prevent the turned into look, it is possible to secure a sufficient image quality.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine in a state in which a glass frame of a first embodiment of the present invention is opened. It is a perspective view of the back surface side of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a two-dimensional image display device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view of an infrared imaging unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of a liquid crystal display device for autostereoscopic viewing. It is a disassembled perspective view of the liquid crystal display unit of the autostereoscopic liquid crystal display device. It is sectional drawing of an elevation angle change drive unit. It is sectional drawing of a left-right rotation angle change drive unit. It is a perspective view of the state which assembled the two-dimensional image display apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the assembled state of the two-dimensional image display apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the 1st explanatory view showing the operation of the optical system of the two-dimensional image display device of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the 2nd explanatory view showing an operation of the optical system of the two-dimensional image display device of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of an entire gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the image control board of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the structure figure of the control register in VDP of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination table and the hit determination table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special winning opening open | release mode table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main process in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electricity control process in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to the effect control board from the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main process in the production | presentation control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in the presentation control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in the presentation control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in the presentation control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image plane direction control process in the presentation control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process in the effect control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main process in the host CPU of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in the host CPU of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the animation group of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the animation pattern of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the display list comprised from the drawing control command group of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the expansion | extension control process in the expansion | extension circuit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the drawing control process in the drawing circuit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display control process in the display circuit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed with the liquid crystal display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the display screen of the change effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of the two-dimensional image display apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image which the infrared image sensor caught. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st display example of the 1st and 2nd pseudo aerial image displayed with the two-dimensional image display apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd example of a display of the 1st and 2nd pseudo aerial image displayed with the two-dimensional image display apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the two-dimensional image display apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the two-dimensional image display apparatus of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

(First embodiment)
The first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the glass frame opened according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the glass frame opened according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  1 to 3, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (FIG. 1, FIG. 1). (See FIG. 3). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed. The game board 2 is obtained by attaching members such as a nail 2b and a windmill 2c to the surface of a game board 2a made of wooden plywood. 1 and 2, the glass frame 50 has an operation handle 3 that launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32, and an up-and-down effect having a plurality of lamps. Illumination devices 34a and 34b, and a two-dimensional image display device 35 for displaying a two-dimensional image that protrudes into space.

  Further, in FIG. 3, a tray unit 8 is provided below the glass frame 50. The tray unit 8 is provided with a ball tray portion 71 for storing a plurality of game balls 200, and the ball tray portion 71 is inclined downward so that the game balls 200 flow down toward the operation handle 3. Have. A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the downwardly inclined end of the ball tray portion 71, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, thereby forming a glass frame. One by one is sent to a ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface of 50. Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball 200 sent out from the ball feed opening 41 has a downward slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the end.

  When the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b (see FIG. 15) directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted and adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launching member 4c directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a rotates with the firing strength. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

(Composition of game area 6)

  In FIG. 1, the game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 12. Each of these general winning awards 12 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 12a (see FIG. 15). When this general winning opening detecting switch 12a detects the winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10) Game balls).

  Further, in the area below the center of the game area 6, there are a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area into which game balls can enter, and a second large area in which game balls can enter. A winning opening 17 is provided.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second starting port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the winning member of the second large winning port 17 located immediately above the second starting port 15 becomes an obstacle, and the game ball Is impossible to accept. On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 15) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 includes a first start port 14 for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 2 A start port detection switch 15a (see FIG. 15) is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired and a right winning lottery game (to be described later) is executed ( Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed. In addition, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side. It is controlled to move between an open state protruding to the side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, there are provided a normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which game balls can pass and a first grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter.

  For this reason, unless the operation handle 3 is rotated to a large extent and the game ball is launched with a strong force, the normal design gate 13 and the first big winning opening 16 are configured such that the game ball does not pass or win. Yes. In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 6, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that it is at the second start port 15. The pair of movable pieces 15b are not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 15) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value. Is acquired, and a “normal symbol lottery” to be described later is performed.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a (see FIG. 15). When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, it is set in advance. Prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Further, in the lowermost area of the game area 6 and the lowermost area of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports 17.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decorative member 7, and an effect driving device 33 in the form of a belt is provided above the liquid crystal display device 31.

The liquid crystal display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.
More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-mentioned various effects devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces effects by sound. The effect lighting devices 34a and 34b are The lighting direction and the emission color of each lamp are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

Further, in the first embodiment of the present invention, “big hit” means that the big hit lottery is performed in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. It means having acquired the right to execute. In the “big hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first big winning prize opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning ball.
This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or special game described later, and if the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

(Configuration of tray unit 8)
In FIG. 2, an inclined surface portion 74 that is inclined obliquely forward is provided on the front side and the right side of the ball tray portion 71 of the tray unit 8. A two-dimensional image display device 35 is disposed on the right side of the inclined surface portion 74.

  An alignment path 72 is provided on the diagonally left rear side of the two-dimensional image display device 35.

  A ball removal button 75 is provided on the right side of the alignment path 72. By continuously pressing the ball removal button 75, the opening / closing plate provided at the tip of the alignment path 72 is moved to move the ball tray side ball discharge port. 76 is opened, and the game balls stored in the upper ball tray are removed and sent to the lower ball discharge port 77 (see FIG. 1). The game balls discharged from the lower ball discharge port 77 are normally received and stored in a game ball storage box called a dollar box.

  On the lower side of the tray unit 8, a lower effect illumination device 34 b is provided.

(Configuration of glass frame 50)
In FIG. 3, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

(Configuration of the back side of the gaming machine 1)
In FIG. 4, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Configuration of two-dimensional image display device 35)
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the two-dimensional image display device 35. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the infrared imaging unit 386. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 381. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the reflecting mirror movable portion 383 of the reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 381. FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the elevation angle changing drive unit 613. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the left / right rotation angle changing drive unit 614. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the assembled two-dimensional image display device 35. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled two-dimensional image display device 35. 13 and 14 are explanatory views showing the operation of the optical system of the two-dimensional image display device 35. FIG. 13A shows the optical system of this embodiment, and FIG. 13B shows the optical of the comparative example. The system is shown. FIG. 14 shows the action of the optical system by the operation of the reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 381.

  In FIG. 5, the two-dimensional image display device 35 includes a frame 301, a liquid crystal display unit 302, reflecting mirrors 303 and 304, a reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 381, an image transmission panel 306, and infrared light emitting units 307 and 385. And an infrared sensor 308, an upper cover 309, an infrared imaging unit 386, and a plurality of screws 391 ... 391, 392 ... 392, 393 ... 393, 394 ... 394, 395 ... 395, 396 ... 396. .

The frame 301 has a structure in which left and right side wall portions 316 and 317 of five frame-like portions 311, 312, 313, 314 and 315 are provided.
5 and 12, the first frame-shaped portion 311 is disposed on the lower front side of the frame 301 and has an opening 321 formed toward the front. The second frame-shaped part 312 is arranged on the lower rear side of the frame 301 and forms an opening 322 toward the rear obliquely lower side. The third frame portion 313 is disposed on the upper rear side of the frame 301 and forms an opening 323 toward the rear obliquely upward direction. The fourth frame-like portion 314 is disposed on the upper front side of the frame 301 and forms an opening 324 toward the front obliquely lower side. The fifth frame-shaped portion 315 is disposed on the upper surface of the frame 301 and has an opening 325 formed upward.

  The opening surface of the opening 322 of the second frame-shaped portion 312 is inclined 45 ° clockwise as viewed from the right with respect to the opening surface of the opening 321 of the first frame-shaped portion 311. The opening surface of the opening 323 of the third frame-shaped portion 313 is provided at an angle of 90 ° clockwise as viewed from the right with respect to the opening surface of the opening 322 of the second frame-shaped portion 312. The opening surface of the opening 324 of the fourth frame-shaped portion 314 is inclined 225 ° counterclockwise when viewed from the right with respect to the opening surface of the opening 321 of the first frame-shaped portion 311. The opening surface of the opening 325 of the fifth frame portion 315 is inclined 45 ° counterclockwise as viewed from the right with respect to the opening surface of the opening 324 of the fourth frame portion 314.

  In FIG. 5, upper and lower screwing pieces 311 a are provided so as to protrude from the left side of the left side of the first frame-shaped portion 311. On the right side of the first frame portion 311, upper and lower screwing pieces 311 b are provided so as to protrude from the right side. On the upper and lower screwing pieces 311a and 311b, screwing portions 302a and 302b of the liquid crystal display unit 302 are screwed by four screws 391. The first reflecting mirror 303 is screwed to the second frame-shaped portion 312 with four screws 392. The second reflecting mirror 304 is screwed to the third frame-shaped portion 313 with four screws 393. A reflection direction variable reflecting mirror device 381 including a third reflecting mirror 305 is screwed to the fourth frame-shaped portion 314 with four screws 394. The image transmission panel 306 is screwed to the fifth frame portion 315 with four screws 395.

On left and right side wall portions 316 and 317 of the frame 301, left and right component attachment portions 318 and 319 extending upward are provided.
Infrared light emitting units 307 and 385 that emit infrared rays having different wavelengths are attached to the left component attaching portion 318. The infrared light emitting unit 307 uses a unit that emits near-infrared light of 850 nm and emits light at a relatively narrow irradiation angle. The infrared light emitting unit 307 can change the direction of irradiating infrared light under the control of the lamp control board 140. The infrared light emitting unit 385 emits near-infrared light of 950 nm and irradiates with a relatively wide irradiation angle.
An infrared sensor 308 and an infrared imaging unit 386 are attached to the right component attachment portion 319. The infrared sensor 308 can change the direction in which infrared rays are detected under the control of the lamp control board 140.
As shown in FIG. 6, the infrared imaging unit 386 includes a case 386a, an imaging lens 386b, an infrared image sensor 386c, and a signal processing circuit 386d. The imaging lens 386b displays the image of the player illuminated with infrared rays by the infrared light emitting unit 385 on the sensor surface of the infrared image sensor 386c. The infrared image sensor 386c photoelectrically converts an image projected on the sensor surface. The signal processing circuit 386d converts the output photoelectrically converted by the infrared image sensor 386c into a video signal (luminance signal), and transmits the video signal to the lamp control board 140 via the harness 386e extending to the outside rear side of the case 386a.
In FIG. 5, screw tightening portions 316 a and 316 a are provided on the front and rear of the upper portion of the left side wall portion 316 of the frame 301 so as to protrude from the outer surface. Screw fastening portions 317a and 317a are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper portion of the right side wall portion 317 of the frame 301 so as to protrude from the outer surface.

  The upper cover 309 includes an upper surface portion 331 and front and rear and left and right wall portions 332, 333, 334, and 335. A window 336 is formed on the upper surface portion 331 at a position corresponding to the image transmission panel 306. A transparent plate 337 that allows light from the image transmission panel 306 to pass through is attached to the window 336. Semicircular left and right bulging portions 338 and 339 are formed on the left and right sides of the window portion 336, respectively. On the right surface of the left bulging portion 338, a transmission portion 338a that transmits infrared rays of the infrared light emitting unit 307 is provided. Near the upper portion of the left bulging portion 338, a transmission portion 338b that transmits infrared rays of the infrared light emitting unit 385 is provided. Inside the left bulge portion 338, screw fastening portions 338c and 338c are formed by which screw fastening portions 316a and 316a of the left side wall portion 316 of the frame 301 are screwed by screws 396 and 396, respectively.

  On the left surface of the right bulging portion 339, there is a band-pass filter portion 339a that transmits infrared light having an emission wavelength among infrared rays reflected from the player's finger and cuts infrared rays of the infrared light emitting unit 385. Is provided. Near the upper portion of the right bulging portion 339, a band pass filter portion 339 b that transmits infrared rays of the emission wavelength of the infrared emission unit 385 and cuts infrared rays of the infrared emission unit 307 out of infrared rays reflected from the player. Is provided. Inside the right bulging portion 339, screw fastening portions 339c and 339c are formed in which screw fastening portions 317a and 317a of the right side wall portion 317 of the frame 301 are screwed by screws 396 and 396, respectively.

  The left wall portion 334 of the upper cover 309 is formed with front and rear screw tightening portions 334 a and 334 a that are screwed to the inside of the inclined surface portion 74 of the tray unit 8. On the right wall 335 of the upper cover 309, front and rear screw tightening portions 335a and 335a to be screwed to the inside of the inclined surface portion 74 of the tray unit 8 are formed.

7 and 8, the reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 381 includes a reflecting surface angle change driving device 382 and a reflecting mirror movable portion 383.
In FIG. 8, the reflection surface angle change drive device 382 includes a frame-shaped member 611, a rotation support portion 612, an elevation angle change drive unit 613, a left and right rotation angle change drive unit 614, and screws 615 and 615. I have.

  The frame-shaped member 611 is made of an aluminum alloy in a frame shape, and includes long, vertical, left and right long plate-shaped portions 621, 622, 623 and 624.

  A bearing 625 protrudes downward on the front side in the center in the left-right direction of the lower surface of the upper long plate-like portion 621. A rotating shaft 693 on the upper part of the reflecting mirror movable portion 383 is attached to the bearing 625 so as to be rotatable in both forward and reverse directions. Screw holes 626 and 626 for screwing the left / right rotation angle changing drive unit 614 are provided on the left and right sides of the bearing 625 of the long plate-like portion 621.

  A bearing 627 protrudes upward on the front side of the center of the upper surface of the lower long plate-like portion 622 in the left-right direction. A rotating shaft 694 below the reflecting mirror movable portion 383 is attached to the bearing 627 so as to be rotatable in both forward and reverse directions.

  A shaft 628 is provided at the center of the right surface of the left long plate-like portion 623 so as to protrude to the left. The shaft 628 is pivotally supported by the elevation / angle changing drive unit 613 so that the shaft 628 can rotate in both forward and reverse directions. A shaft 629 is provided at the center of the right surface of the right long plate-like portion 624 so as to protrude to the right. The shaft 629 is pivotally supported by the rotation support portion 612 so as to be rotatable in both forward and reverse directions.

  Also, a bevel gear portion 630 is attached and fixed to the upper and lower intermediate portions on the front side of the left long plate-like portion 623 by rivets 631 and 631. The bevel gear portion 630 is formed with bevel gear-shaped teeth 632 around the center of the shaft 628.

  An L-shaped portion 633 is integrally formed on the right side surface of the bevel gear portion 630. The front side of the L-shaped portion 633 bends leftward after protruding forward from the teeth 632. The tip of the L-shaped portion 633 is a mirror-like reflection detection surface 634 that is detected by the photosensor 645 (see FIG. 9) of the elevation angle change drive unit 613.

  The rotation support portion 612 is formed with tongue-shaped screw tightening portions 635 and 636 that protrude upward and downward on the front side. The screw tightening portions 635 and 636 are fixed to the fourth frame-like portion 314 (see FIG. 5) of the frame 301 (see FIG. 5) by two screws 394 (see FIG. 5). A bearing portion 637 is formed on the left surface of the rotation support portion 612 to support the shaft 629 of the right long plate-like portion 624 in a state where the shaft 629 can rotate in both forward and reverse directions.

  The case 641 of the elevation angle changing drive unit 613 is formed with tongue-shaped screw tightening portions 642 and 643 projecting up and down on the front side. The screw tightening portions 642 and 643 are fixed to the fourth frame-like portion 314 (see FIG. 5) of the frame 301 (see FIG. 5) by two screws 394 (see FIG. 5). A bearing portion 644 that supports the shaft 628 of the left long plate-like portion 623 is formed on the right surface of the case 641.

  The case 671 of the left / right rotation angle changing drive unit 614 is formed with tongue-shaped screw fastening portions 672 and 673 projecting left and right from the lower part on the front side. The screws 615 and 615 are inserted into the screw insertion holes of the screw tightening portions 672 and 673 and screwed into the screw holes 626 and 626 of the long plate-shaped portion 621 from above to be tightened, whereby the screw tightening portion 672 , 673 are fixed with screws on the upper surface of the long plate-like portion 621.

  The reflecting mirror movable portion 713 of the reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 711 includes a reflecting mirror 305, a bevel gear portion 691, and screws 692 and 692. One plate surface (front surface) of the reflecting mirror 305 is a reflecting surface 353.

At the center of the upper side of the reflecting mirror 305, a rotating shaft 693 is provided so as to protrude. The rotating shaft 693 is attached to the bearing 625 of the long plate-shaped portion 621 so as to be rotatable in both forward and reverse directions by being supported by the bearing 625 of the long plate-shaped portion 621.
A rotation shaft 694 protrudes from the center of the lower side of the reflecting mirror 305. The rotating shaft 693 is mounted on the bearing 627 of the long plate-shaped portion 621 in a state that can rotate in both forward and reverse directions by being supported by the bearing 627 of the lower long plate-shaped portion 622.

  A bevel gear portion 691 is attached to the upper center of the other plate surface (back surface) of the reflecting mirror 305 by screws 692 and 692 (see FIG. 8). The bevel gear portion 691 is formed with a bevel gear-shaped tooth 695 centered on the rotation shaft 693. A bevel gear portion 691 is integrally formed with an L-shaped portion 696 on the lower surface. The rear side of the L-shaped portion 696 bends upward after protruding rearward from the teeth 695. The tip of the L-shaped portion 696 is a mirror-like reflection detection surface 697 that is detected by the photosensor 645 (see FIG. 9) of the left / right rotation angle changing drive unit 614.

  In FIG. 9, the elevation angle changing drive unit 613 includes a case 641, a photo sensor 645, a stepping motor 651, spur gears 652 and 653, a shaft 654, and a bevel gear 655. The case 641 includes a right side portion 646 on which a bearing portion 644 is formed, and a left side portion 647 to which the photosensor 645 is attached. The stepping motor 651, the spur gears 652 and 653, and the shaft 654 are housed in a space formed by the right side 646 and the left side 647 of the case 641. A bearing portion 644 is formed on the right surface of the right side portion 646 of the case 641. A stepping motor 651 is attached and fixed to the left surface of the right side portion 646. Front and rear bearing portions 648 and 649 that support the shaft 654 in a rotatable state are provided on the front portion of the left surface of the right side portion 646.

  In the stepping motor 651, the rotation shaft 656 is directed forward. A spur gear 652 is attached and fixed to the rotation shaft 656. The rear side of the shaft 654 protrudes rearward from the bearing portion 649 on the rear side, and a spur gear 653 is attached and fixed. The spur gears 652 and 653 are engaged with each other, and transmit power from the rotating shaft 656 of the stepping motor 651 to the shaft 654. A bevel gear 655 is attached and fixed at a position between the bearing portions 648 and 649 on the shaft 654. The bevel gear 655 protrudes to the right side of the case 641 through a slit 650 formed in the right side portion 646 of the case 641. The teeth 657 of the bevel gear 655 mesh with the bevel gear-shaped teeth 632 of the bevel gear portion 630 and transmit power from the shaft 654 to the bevel gear portion 630.

  An opening 661 for extending the harness 658 of the stepping motor 651 is provided on the rear side of the left side surface of the left side portion 647. A storage portion 662 to which the photosensor 645 is fitted and attached is provided at the front portion of the left side portion 647. An opening 663 for exposing the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the photosensor 645 is provided on the right side of the storage portion 662. The harness 659 of the photosensor 645 extends from the left side of the storage portion 662 to the outside of the left side portion 647. The harness 658 of the stepping motor 651 and the harness 659 of the photo sensor 645 are connected to the lamp control board 140 (see FIG. 15).

  With such a structure, when the stepping motor 651 rotates the rotating shaft 656 clockwise when viewed from the front side, the spur gear 652 rotates clockwise when viewed from the front side, and the spur gear 653, the shaft 654, and the bevel gear are rotated. 655 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front side, and the bevel gear portion 630 and the frame-shaped member 611 rotate counterclockwise around the shaft 628 when viewed from the left. On the other hand, when the stepping motor 651 rotates the rotating shaft 656 counterclockwise when viewed from the front side, the spur gear 652 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front side, and the spur gear 653, the shaft 654, and the bevel gear 655 When viewed from the left, the bevel gear portion 630 and the frame-shaped member 611 rotate clockwise around the shaft 628 as viewed from the left. Thereby, the elevation angle changing drive unit 613 changes the elevation angle of the frame-shaped member 611 around the shaft 628.

  The photo sensor 645 detects the reflection detection surface 634 by transmitting and receiving light to and from the reflection detection surface 634, and the long plate-like portion 622 of the frame-shaped member 611 is in response to the elevation angle change drive unit 613. To detect that it is at a specific angle.

  In FIG. 10, the left / right rotation angle changing drive unit 614 includes a case 671, a photo sensor 675, a stepping motor 681, spur gears 682 and 683, a shaft 684, and a bevel gear 685. The case 671 includes a lower side portion 676 serving as a base and an upper side portion 677 to which the photosensor 675 is attached. The stepping motor 681, the spur gears 682 and 683, and the shaft 684 are housed in a space formed by the lower portion 676 and the upper portion 677 of the case 671. The lower surface of the lower portion 676 of the case 671 is in close contact with the upper surface of the frame-shaped member 611.

  A stepping motor 681 is attached and fixed to the upper surface of the lower side portion 676. Rear front bearing portions 678 and 679 that support the shaft 684 in a rotatable state are provided on the front portion of the upper surface of the lower side portion 676. The stepping motor 681 has a rotating shaft 686 directed forward. A spur gear 682 is attached and fixed to the rotary shaft 686. The rear side of the shaft 684 protrudes rearward from the bearing portion 679 on the rear side, and a spur gear 683 is attached and fixed. The spur gears 682 and 683 are engaged with each other and transmit power from the rotating shaft 686 of the stepping motor 681 to the shaft 684. A bevel gear 685 is attached and fixed at a position between the bearing portions 678 and 679 on the shaft 684. The bevel gear 685 projects outward and downward from the case 671 through a slit 680 formed in the lower side portion 676 of the case 671. The teeth 687 of the bevel gear 685 mesh with the bevel gear-shaped teeth 695 of the bevel gear portion 691, and transmit power from the shaft 684 to the bevel gear portion 691.

  An opening 691 for exposing the harness 688 of the stepping motor 681 is provided on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper portion 677. A storage portion 692 to which the photosensor 675 is fitted and attached is provided at the front portion of the upper portion 677. An opening 693 that exposes the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the photosensor 675 is provided below the housing portion 692. The harness 689 of the photosensor 675 extends from the upper side of the storage portion 692 to the outside of the upper side portion 677. The harness 688 of the stepping motor 681 and the harness 689 of the photo sensor 675 are connected to the lamp control board 140 (see FIG. 15).

  With this structure, when the stepping motor 681 rotates the rotation shaft 686 clockwise when viewed from the front side, the spur gear 682 rotates clockwise when viewed from the front side, and the spur gear 683, the shaft 684, and the bevel gear 685 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front side, and the bevel gear portion 691 and the reflecting mirror movable portion 713 rotate counterclockwise around the shaft 693 as viewed from above. When the stepping motor 681 rotates the rotating shaft 686 counterclockwise when viewed from the front side, the spur gear 682 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front side, and the spur gear 683, the shaft 684, and the bevel gear 685 are viewed from the front side. The reflecting mirror movable portion 383 including the bevel gear portion 691 rotates clockwise around the shaft 693 as viewed from above. As a result, the left / right rotation angle changing drive unit 614 changes the left / right rotation angle of the reflecting mirror movable portion 713 about the shaft 693.

The photosensor 675 detects the reflection detection surface 697 by transmitting and receiving light to and from the L-shaped portion 696 reflection detection surface 697 fixed to the reflector movable portion 713, and the reflector movable portion 383 is moved to the left and right. It is detected that the rotation angle changing drive unit 614 is at a specific angle.
As shown in FIG. 11, a liquid crystal display unit 302, reflecting mirrors 303 and 304, a reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 381 and an image transmission panel 306 are screwed to a frame 301, and an infrared light emitting unit 307 and an infrared sensor 308 are mounted. In the attached state, an upper cover 309 that covers the upper part is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the liquid crystal display unit 302 includes cases 341 and 342, a liquid crystal display panel 343, a light diffusion panel 344, a backlight 345, and a liquid crystal drive substrate 346.

  A liquid crystal display panel 343, a light diffusion panel 344, and a backlight 345 are attached inside the frame-shaped case 341. A liquid crystal driving substrate 346 is attached inside the case 342 that is open on one side.

A light diffusion panel 344 is overlaid on the back surface of the liquid crystal display panel 343, and the liquid crystal display panel 343 and the light diffusion panel 344 are fitted into a frame-shaped case 341 from the back side of the screen. A backlight 345 is attached to the back side of the light diffusion panel 344 in the frame-shaped case 341. The backlight 345 includes a plurality of high-intensity discharge lamps 345a and a reflector 345b.
The open side of the case 342 is attached to the screen back side of the frame-shaped case 341. A liquid crystal driving substrate 346 is attached inside the case 342. The liquid crystal drive substrate 346 is electrically connected to the liquid crystal display panel 343 via the harness 347. A through portion 342 a through which the harnesses 348 and 349 are inserted is formed on the lower surface of the case 342.

  The liquid crystal drive board 346 is connected to the image control board 150 (see FIG. 15) via the harness 348, receives a control command from the image control board 150 (see FIG. 15), and displays a liquid crystal display based on the received control command. The transmittance of each pixel of the panel 343 is driven and controlled.

  The backlight 345 is connected to the image control board 150 (see FIG. 15) via the harness 349, and the high-intensity discharge lamp lamp 345a is driven to emit light. The light from the high-intensity discharge lamp lamp 345a is directly or directly reflected by the reflector 345b. The light diffusing panel 344 is reflected and irradiated.

  The light diffusion panel 344 diffuses light from the high-intensity discharge lamp lamp 345a and guides it to the back side of the image display surface 350 of the liquid crystal display panel 343. The image display surface 350 of the liquid crystal display panel 343 transmits light from the light diffusion panel 344 with a transmittance controlled for each pixel, so that the image display surface 350 emits light and displays an image. Yes.

  The reflecting mirror 303 is disposed on the rear side of the image display surface 350 such that the reflection surface 351 is inclined 45 ° clockwise when viewed from the right side with respect to the image display surface 350, and the light L 1 from the image display surface 350 is arranged. Is reflected upward by the reflection surface 351 as reflected image light L2.

  The reflecting mirror 304 is disposed on the upper side of the reflecting mirror 303 with the reflecting surface 352 disposed at an angle of 90 ° clockwise as viewed from the right side with respect to the reflecting surface 351 of the reflecting mirror 303. The light L2 is reflected forward by the reflection surface 352 as reflected image light L3.

  The reflecting mirror 305 of the reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 381 has a reflecting surface 353 arranged in front of the reflecting mirror 304 in parallel with the reflecting surface 352 of the reflecting mirror 304 in a standard state. The light L3 is reflected upward by the reflection surface 353 as reflected image light L4. The reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 381 can change the elevation angle and the left and right angles of the reflecting surface 353 of the reflecting mirror 305 from the standard position by controlling the lamp control board 140.

  The image transmission panel 306 includes a microlens array 361 in which a plurality of lenses are arranged, the microlens array 361 is disposed on the optical path of the reflected image light L4, and the microlens array 361 refracts the reflected image light. Then, the reflected image light is imaged on an imaging surface 371 (see FIG. 11) in a space located on the opposite side of the microlens array 361 from the reflecting mirror 303, and the reflected image from the imaging surface 371 is formed. By making light incident on a person's eyes, the two-dimensional image is visually recognized with respect to the eyes from the front side of the person side of the microlens array.

Hereinafter, the image transmission panel 306 will be described in detail.
In FIG. 13A, the image transmission panel 306 includes a microlens array 361 and a lens frame region 362 surrounding the effective region thereof, for example, a lens frame. The microlens array 361 is an erecting equal-magnification optical system for making a two-dimensional image written on the image display surface 350 of the liquid crystal display panel 343 visible. In this embodiment, the effective area of the microlens array 361 is the same as the area of the image display surface 350 of the liquid crystal display panel 343. The lens frame region 362 exhibits a dark color such as black, and suppresses the degree to which the viewer is aware of the presence of the microlens array.

  The microlens array 361 is a micro convex lens plate in which two lens array halves 363 and 364 are integrated as a set. In the micro-convex lens plate, a plurality of lens systems composed of a pair of convex lenses having optical axes arranged coaxially are arranged two-dimensionally so that the optical axes are parallel to each other. Convex lenses 367 and 368 are respectively formed on the back surface and the front surface of the transparent flat plate portion 365 of the lens array half 363 disposed on the back side. Convex lenses 369 and 370 formed respectively are formed on the back surface and the front surface of the transparent flat plate portion 366 of the lens array half 364 disposed on the front side.

  The convex lenses 367, 368, 369, and 370 have the same curvature. The distance A2 of the optical path of the light L5 between the image-side focal points (imaging plane 371) of the lens array halves 363 and 364 and the lens surface of the lens array halves 364 is determined between the liquid crystal display panel 343 and the lens array halves 363. The curvatures of the convex lenses 367, 368, 369, and 370 are set so as to be the same as the distance A1 of the light paths of the light L1, L2, L3, and L4 with the lens surface. The convex lenses 367, 368, 369, and 370 are made of the same material and have the same shape. For example, the convex lenses 367, 368, 369, and 370 are arranged adjacent to each other in a matrix on a transparent plate. The optical axes L0 of the convex lenses 367, 368, 369, and 370 coincide with each other in pairs of adjacent lens array halves 363 and 364. The material of the convex lenses 367, 368, 369, 370 and the transparent flat plate portions 365, 366 is acrylic, but glass may be used for the transparent flat plate.

  Here, let us consider that the image light from the liquid crystal display panel 343 is directly guided to the image transmission panel 306 without using a reflecting mirror in the optical system of the comparative example shown in FIG. When the image light from the liquid crystal display panel 343 is directly guided to the image transmission panel 306, the optical path of the light L11 to the lens surface is the optical path of the lights L1, L2, L3, and L4 of the embodiment shown in FIG. Are arranged in a straight line, and the distance between the liquid crystal display panel 343 and the image transmission panel 306 is the same as the distance A1 of the optical path of the light L11. For this reason, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 13A, the depth of the portion where the light is transmitted from the liquid crystal display panel 343 to the image transmission panel 306 is 2/3 in volume as compared with the comparative example shown in FIG. Can be compressed to about ½. Therefore, the imaging plane 371 can be sufficiently separated from the image transmission panel 306, and the depth of the two-dimensional image display device 35 can be made compact.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the reflection direction variable reflecting mirror device 381 changes the angle of the reflecting mirror 305, thereby changing the angle of the optical path of the reflected image light L41 irradiated to the micro lens array 361, By changing the angle of the light L51 irradiated to the outside through the microlens array 361, the imaging surface 371 of the reflected image light can be moved back and forth and right and left.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. The game is controlled by driving 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control, and an output port (not shown).

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, the main ROM 110b stores a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and the like.

  In addition, the table mentioned above only lists characteristic tables among the tables in the first embodiment of the present invention as an example. There are many programs.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 21), a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery (see FIG. 21), and a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol (see FIG. 22). , A jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot end, a special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 23) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the jackpot opening / closing door, and a jackpot opening mode Table (see FIG. 24) A variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.

  In addition, the table mentioned above only lists characteristic tables among the tables in the first embodiment of the present invention as an example. There are many programs.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, in the main RAM 110c, a normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and a second special symbol hold count (U2) A storage area, a first special symbol random value storage area, a second special symbol random value storage area, a round game number (R) storage area, a number of times of opening (K) storage area, a number of winning games (C) storage area, Game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short time game flag storage area), high probability game number (X) counter, short time number (J) counter, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data for production Various timer counters such as an area, a special symbol time counter, and a special game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110, an operation detection signal from the lamp control board 140, or an input signal from a timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on this processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the liquid crystal display device 31, the voice Data for causing the output device 32, the effect drive device 33, the effect illumination devices 34a and 34b, and the two-dimensional image display device 35 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is used as the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Send to. Further, when the CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 120a generates control information for detecting the player by the two-dimensional image display device 35, and transmits the control information to the lamp control board 140.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and a pseudo aerial image effect pattern Are stored in the sub ROM 120b. A pseudo aerial image effect pattern determination table for determining the above, a pseudo aerial image operation effect determination table for selecting and determining whether or not a pseudo aerial image operation effect is available, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. In addition, the table mentioned above only lists characteristic tables among the tables in the first embodiment of the present invention as an example. There are many programs.

The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub-RAM 120c includes a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a pseudo aerial image effect pattern storage area, a pseudo aerial image imaging plane direction storage area, and a pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag. A storage area, a player detection flag storage area, and the like are provided. Note that the storage area described above is merely an example, and in addition to this, the sub-RAM 120c is provided with a large number of storage areas.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110. Further, a payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area during the calculation processing of the payout CPU.

The lamp control board 140 controls lighting of the lighting devices 34a and 34b for presentation provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. The lamp control board 140 controls energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect drive device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Further, the lamp control board 140 is connected to the infrared light emitting units 307 and 385, the infrared sensor 308, and the infrared imaging unit 386 of the two-dimensional image display device 35. The lamp control board 140 causes the infrared light emitting unit 307 to emit light based on the control information from the sub CPU 120 a in the effect control board 120, analyzes the infrared detection signal from the infrared sensor 308, and uses the two-dimensional image display device 35. A part of the body such as a player's finger is detected at the center of the formed pseudo aerial image. Further, the lamp control board 140 causes the infrared light emitting unit 307 to emit light based on the control information from the sub CPU 120 a in the effect control board 120 and transmits the video signal from the infrared imaging unit 386 to the effect control board 120. The lamp control board 140 generates image plane direction data (elevation angle and left and right rotation angle data of the reflection surface 353) by a method described later, and transmits the data to the effect control board 120.
The effect control board 120 stores the image plane direction data from the lamp control board 140 in the pseudo aerial image image plane direction storage area, analyzes the video signal from the infrared imaging unit 386, and based on the analysis result. Then, the imaging plane direction control process of the pseudo aerial image is performed, and the imaging plane direction data in the pseudo aerial image imaging plane direction storage area matches the analysis result of the video signal from the infrared imaging unit 386. If it is not the position data, a control target in the imaging plane direction of the pseudo aerial image is determined, and a command for changing the imaging plane direction to this control target is supplied to the lamp control board 140.
The lamp control board 140 controls the direction of irradiating the infrared light of the infrared light emitting unit 307 and the direction of detecting the infrared light of the infrared sensor 308 based on a command for moving the imaging plane from the effect control board 120, and also reflects the reflection surface. The elevation angle change drive unit 613 and the left / right rotation angle change drive unit 614 of the angle change drive device 382 are controlled.

  Here, when the photo sensor 645 detects the reflection detection surface 634, the lamp control board 140 determines that the angle of attack of the reflection surface 353 of the reflection mirror 305 is + 45 ° on the rear side. Further, the lamp control board 140 determines the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 656 of the stepping motor 651 based on the counterclockwise and clockwise driving pulses supplied to the stepping motor 651 after determining the angle of attack to be + 45 ° on the rear side. By determining the rotation angle of the frame-shaped member 611, the elevation angle of the reflection surface 353 of the reflection mirror 305 is determined. Based on the determined elevation angle data of the reflection surface 353 and the command for moving the imaging surface from the effect control board 120. Then, the elevation angle changing drive unit 613 is controlled.

  When the photo sensor 675 detects the reflection detection surface 697, the lamp control board 140 determines that the left and right rotation angles of the reflection surface 353 of the reflection mirror 305 are ± 0 °. Further, the ramp control board 140 determines the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 686 of the stepping motor 681 based on the counterclockwise and clockwise driving pulses supplied to the stepping motor 681 after determining the left and right rotation angles to be ± 0 °. Thus, the left and right turning angles of the reflecting surface 353 of the reflecting mirror 305 are discriminated, and the data of the discriminating left and right turning angles of the reflecting surface 353 and the command for moving the imaging surface from the effect control board 120 are analyzed. The left / right rotation angle changing drive unit 614 is controlled.

The image control board 150 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 31 and the sound output device 32, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, image display control and sound output device in the liquid crystal display device 31. The sound output control at 32 is performed. The image control board 150 is connected to the liquid crystal display unit 302 of the two-dimensional image display device 35, and controls display of images on the liquid crystal display unit 302 based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Do.
Details of the image control board 150 will be described later with reference to the block diagram of the image control board in FIG.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 15). As a major premise, the launch control board 160 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the launch control board 160 (the voltage to be supplied to the launch control board 160). Variable). The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and feeds the game balls in the ball tray portion 71 one by one toward the launching member 4c directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

(Block diagram of image control board)
Next, image display control will be described using the block diagram of the image control board 150 in FIG.

  The image control board 150 includes a host CPU 150a, a host RAM 150b, a host ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 400, and audio control for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302. Circuit 154.

Based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120, the host CPU 150a instructs the liquid crystal display device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the VDP 400. Such an instruction is performed by setting data in the control register 411 in the VDP 400 and outputting a display list composed of a drawing control command group.
In addition, when receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 400, the host CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  Further, the host CPU 150 a also instructs the audio control circuit 154 to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.

  The host RAM 150b is built in the host CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the host CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the host ROM 150c. In the storage area of the host RAM 150b, various timer counters such as an effect timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The host ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM, a control processing program for the host CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, animation scene information, and the like. Is remembered.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. doing.

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 151 compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.

Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.
Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 400 (clock generation circuit 415), and divides the pulse signal so that the clock generation circuit 415 controls the system clock, the liquid crystal display device 31, and the VDP 400. A synchronization signal or the like for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display unit 302 is generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed.

  The VRAM 153 is expanded by a main display list storage area 153a1 for temporarily storing a display list for the main liquid crystal display device 31 (hereinafter referred to as main) output from the host CPU 150a, and an expansion circuit 416. It has a main development storage area 153b1 for storing main image data, a main first frame buffer 153c1 for drawing or displaying a main image, and a main second frame buffer 153d1. The VRAM 153 also stores palette data.

  Note that these two frame buffers are alternately switched between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

  The VRAM 153 also temporarily stores a display list for the liquid crystal display unit 302 (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo aerial image display) of the two-dimensional image display device 35 output from the host CPU 150a. An area 153a2, a pseudo aerial image display expansion storage area 153b2 for storing image data for pseudo aerial image display expanded by the expansion circuit 416, and a pseudo aerial image for rendering or displaying an image for pseudo aerial image display A display first frame buffer 153c2 and a pseudo aerial image display second frame buffer 153d2 are provided.

  The VDP 400 is a so-called image processor, reads image data from one of the frame buffers (display frame buffer) based on an instruction from the host CPU 150a, and outputs a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the read image data. Are generated and output to the liquid crystal display device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302.

  The VDP 400 also includes a control register 411, a CG bus I / F 412, a CPU I / F 413, a clock generation circuit 415, a decompression circuit 416, a drawing circuit 417, a display circuit 418, and a memory controller 419. ing.

  The control register 411 is a register for the VDP 400 to perform drawing and display control, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register 411. The host CPU 150a can write and read data to and from the control register 411 via the CPU I / F 413.

  The control register 411 includes a system control register that performs basic settings necessary for the VDP 400 to operate, a data transfer register that performs settings necessary for data transfer, a drawing register that performs settings for controlling drawing, It has multiple types of registers, such as a bus interface register that makes settings necessary for bus access, an expansion register that makes settings necessary for decompressing compressed images, and a display register that makes settings for controlling display .

The CG bus I / F 412 is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 151, and image data from the CGROM 151 is input to the VDP 400 via the CG bus I / F 412.
The CPU I / F 413 is an interface circuit for communication with the host CPU 150a. The host CPU 150a outputs a display list to the VDP 400, accesses a control register, and accesses from the VDP 400 via the CPU I / F 413. Various interrupt signals are input by the host CPU 150a.

The data transfer circuit 414 performs data transfer between various devices.
Specifically, data transfer between the host CPU 150a and the VRAM 153, data transfer between the CGROM 151 and the VRAM 153, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 153 are performed.

  The clock generation circuit 415 receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 152 and generates a system clock that determines the calculation processing speed of the VDP 400. Also, a main signal and pseudo aerial image display synchronizing signal generation clock is generated, and main and pseudo aerial image display synchronizing signals are output to the liquid crystal display device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302 via the display circuit, respectively. .

  The decompression circuit 416 is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 151, and stores the decompressed image data in the main development storage area 153b1 or the pseudo aerial image display development storage area 153b2.

  The drawing circuit 417 is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list including drawing control command groups.

  The display circuit 418 is an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating color data of an image as a video signal for main and pseudo aerial image display from image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the VRAM 153. And outputs the generated main and pseudo aerial image display video signals (RGB signals) to the liquid crystal display device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302, respectively. Further, the display circuit 418 also synchronizes the main and pseudo aerial image display synchronization signals (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302. Output to the display unit 302.

  In the present embodiment, an RGB signal obtained by converting a digital signal into an analog signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302 as the video signal. However, the video signal is output as the digital signal. Also good.

  The memory controller 419 performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when the host CPU 150a instructs to switch the frame buffer.

  The voice control circuit 154 includes a voice ROM that stores a large number of voice data. The voice control circuit 154 reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and outputs a voice. The sound output control in the device 32 is performed.

(Structure of control register in VDP400)
Here, the configuration of the control register 411 provided in the VDP 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a structural diagram obtained by obtaining representative data of the control register 411 in the VDP 400.

  As described above, the control register 411 includes six types of registers: a system control register, a data transfer register, a drawing register, a bus interface register, an expansion register, and a display register. It is the structure figure which acquired and showed the typical data of the register, the expansion register, and the display register.

FIG. 17A is a structure diagram in which the 0th to 1st bits of the system control register are acquired. The 0th bit of the system control register is data instructing to output a V blank interrupt signal, and the 1st bit of the system control register is data instructing to output a drawing end interrupt signal. The 0th to 1st bits of these system control registers correspond to “interrupt registers”.
Specifically, the clock generation circuit 415 generates a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms), and system control is performed every time the V blank interrupt signal is generated. 1 is set to 0 bit of the register. The drawing circuit 417 sets 1 to the 1-bit of the system control register when drawing is completed.
When 1 is set in these “interrupt registers”, the CPU I / F 413 outputs a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end interrupt signal to the host CPU 150a. The CPU I / F 413 sets 0 corresponding bits of various interrupt registers after outputting various interrupt signals.

FIG. 17B is a structural diagram in which the 0th bit of the drawing register is acquired. The 0th bit of the drawing register is data that instructs the drawing circuit 417 to start drawing.
Specifically, the host CPU 150a sets 1 to the 0 bit of the drawing register via the CPU I / F 413 and instructs the drawing circuit 417 to start drawing. When drawing starts, the drawing circuit 417 sets 0 to the 0 bit of the drawing register.

FIG. 17C is a structural diagram in which the 0th to 1st bits of the decompression register are acquired. The 0th bit of the expansion register is data that instructs the expansion circuit 416 to start expansion of the compressed image. The first bit of the decompression register is data indicating the decompression execution state of the decompression circuit 416.
Specifically, the drawing circuit 417 analyzes the display list output from the host CPU 150a, and if the image data to be used does not exist in the expanded storage area 153b of the VRAM 153, sets 1 in the 0 bit of the expansion register, The decompression circuit 416 is instructed to start decompressing image data to be used and store it in the expanded storage area 153b. When the decompression circuit 416 starts decompression, it sets 0 to 0 bit of the decompression register.
Further, the decompression circuit 416 sets 1 to the 1-bit of the decompression register while decompressing, and sets 0 to the 1-bit of the decompression register when the decompression of the compressed image is completed.

FIG. 17D is a structure diagram in which the 0th to 1st bits of the display register are acquired. The 0 bit of the display register is data for instructing the display circuit 418 to output a video signal, and the 1 bit of the display register is data for designating the frame buffer of the VRAM 153.
Specifically, the host CPU 150a instructs the display circuit 418 to generate and output a video signal by setting 1 to the 0 bit of the display register via the CPU I / F 413 when the power is turned on. As a result, the display circuit 418 generates a video signal based on the designated image data in the “display frame buffer” and outputs the video signal to the liquid crystal display device 31.
If the drawing is finished when the V blank interrupt signal is input, the host CPU 150a adds 1 to the first bit of the display register via the CPU I / F 413 and displays “display” in the memory controller 419. An instruction to switch between “frame buffer” and “drawing frame buffer” is given. That is, every time drawing ends, 1 is added to the 1st bit of the display register, so that “0 → 1 → 0 → 1 →...” Is switched.

  The structure diagram of the register shown in FIG. 17 is merely obtained from representative data of the control register 411, and it goes without saying that more detailed data exists.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 18A-1 and FIG. 18A-2 are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “big hit lottery”. 18A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 18A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. FIG. is there. In the tables of FIG. 18A-1 and FIG. 18A-2, the jackpot probabilities are the same although the winning probabilities are different.

Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.
For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 18 (a-1), the two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8” are in the low probability gaming state. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.
Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 18 (a-1), the random number value for special symbol determination is obtained in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”.
Specifically, the winning determination table determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.
For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 18B, when in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 19A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 19B is a symbol that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit. FIG. 19C shows a determination table, which is a symbol determination table that is referred to when determining a stop symbol in the event of a loss.

Specifically, according to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 19, the type of special symbol display device (the type of starter that the game ball has won) and the game ball at the first starter 14 or the second starter 15 The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value or the small bonus symbol random number value acquired when the ball is entered.
For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 19A in the case of a jackpot, and if the acquired jackpot symbol random value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03”. ”(Special symbol 3 (first positive variation jackpot 3)) is determined. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 19B is referred to at the time of small hitting, and if the acquired random number value for small hitting symbol is “50”, as the stopped symbol data “08” (special symbol B (small hit B)) is determined. Or, in the case of deviation, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random number value.

  Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  As will be described later, since the game state after the jackpot game and the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 20) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the type of special symbol is the end of jackpot game. It can be said that it determines the later game state and the type of jackpot game.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIG.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 in the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like.

The sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command and the effect random number 1 received from the main control board 110. Here, even if the variation pattern designation command has the same special symbol, since the different variation representation pattern can be determined based on the random number for production 1, the number of variation pattern designation commands for the special symbol is reduced. Thus, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 is reduced.
The “variation effect pattern” is a specific effect in the effect means (liquid crystal display device 31, audio output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination devices 34a and 34b) performed during the change of the special symbol. Refers to an embodiment. For example, in the liquid crystal display device 31, the background display mode, the character display mode, and the change mode of the effect design 36 displayed by the change effect pattern are determined. In addition, “reach” as used in the first embodiment of the present invention means that a part of the combination of effect symbols 36 informing that the game is to be shifted to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 36 are displayed in a variable manner. The state that is. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 36 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 36 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 36 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 36 are performing variable display.

When the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.
Specifically, the production pattern designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data for 1 command, 1 byte of MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 byte indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data. Further, as the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the change effect pattern, “MODE” is set to “A1H” in the case of the change effect pattern based on the change pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, and the second special When the variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B1H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern.

Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed, and “effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the demo effect pattern (MODE = 01H)”, "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit start effect pattern (MODE = 0H)", "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to jackpot effect pattern (MODE = 03H)", "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit end effect pattern ( MODE = 04H)
Are transmitted to the image control board 150.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the first embodiment of the present invention, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states related to the jackpot lottery, and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15 b included in the second starting port 15. It has a “non-short game state” and a “short-time game state”. The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also. That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “low probability gaming state” and is set to “non-short-time gaming state”. In the first embodiment, it is referred to as “normal gaming state”.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, the “low probability gaming state” means that a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 A game state in which the winning probability is set to 1 / 299.5. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state.
Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the “non-short-time gaming state” refers to the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. This means a gaming state in which the variation time is set as long as 29 seconds and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is set as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. , A game that is set shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state” State. Furthermore, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.
In addition, since the normal symbol gate 13 is provided in the second dedicated area (the area on the right side of the game area 6) consisting only of the second game area 6R, the operation handle 3 can be operated in the “short-time game state”. It is configured to play by playing a game ball with strong launch strength by rotating it greatly.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Description of types of jackpot games)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, a “long winning game” in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened with a long opening time, and a “short winning game” in which the second big winning opening 17 is opened in a short opening time. 3 types of “Big Bonus Game” and 1 type of “Small Bonus Game” are provided, which is to open the second big prize opening 17 with a short opening time and then open it with a long opening time. It has been. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, “long win game” means winning in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. And a game executed when a special symbol corresponding to the long jackpot is determined.
In the “long game”, the round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29 seconds, and if a prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this time, Round game is over. In other words, “game per long” is a special game in which a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball according to the game, so that a lot of prize balls can be acquired. It is. In addition, since the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in the case of “long hit game”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated to launch the game ball with a strong launch intensity. And is configured to play a game.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, “short win game” means winning in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. And a game executed when a special symbol corresponding to the short win is determined.
In the “short win game”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is completed, but the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short as described above. , Game balls rarely enter. In other words, the “short win game” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike the “long win game”.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, "game per development" means winning in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 A game executed when a special symbol corresponding to each development is determined.
In "game per development", a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. In the first round game, after performing an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 a plurality of times, an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is performed. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 after two rounds of game is set to 29 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the second big prize opening 17 during this time, one time The round game ends. In other words, “game per development” initially repeats an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 and then repeating an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17, This is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the second big prize opening 17 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the prize.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, “small hit game” means “small hit game” in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game executed when the right to execute is acquired.
Also in the “small win game”, the second big prize opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second grand prize winning port 17 are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” or “short win game” It is set to approximate the impossible or difficult level.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.
In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. An input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each switch of the detection switch 13a is performed.

  Specifically, various detection signals from the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first big winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Is inputted, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball provided for each prize opening and updated.

  Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, if the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the first special symbol hold number ( U1) Add 1 to the storage area to obtain special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value The random number value is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, if the data set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the second special symbol hold number (U2) 1 is added to the storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random value are acquired. Various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the second special symbol random number value storage area.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, if the data set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is set to 1. It adds, acquires the random number value for normal symbol determination, and memorize | stores the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is counted. 1 is added to the number of entries (C) storage area for the big winning opening to update.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.
Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.
If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.
Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 18B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Processing to determine is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.
Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.
Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.
Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 25, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the small hit game processing (step S360).
This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. Here, the specific content of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

First, in step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.
If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while holding.
On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the process proceeds to step S312.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process.
Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After the subtraction, the various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 18 (a-2), the random number for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random number storage area corresponds to “big hit”. It is determined whether it is a numerical value or a random value corresponding to “small hit”.

  In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit. Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 18 (a-1), the random number value for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number storage area corresponds to “big hit”. It is determined whether it is a numerical value or a random value corresponding to “small hit”.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the random number value stored in the second special symbol random value storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol random value storage area. However, the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in the order of winning in the start opening, and the first special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area. You may let them.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed.
In this special symbol determination process, when it is determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the first special symbol random value storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 to special symbol 6) is determined based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol stored in the 0th storage unit. In addition, when it is determined as “small hit” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the 0th storage in the first special symbol random number storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The small hit symbol (special symbol A, special symbol B) is determined based on the random number value for the small bonus symbol stored in the section. If it is determined that the game is “lost” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the lost symbol (special symbol 0) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG.
Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing.
Specifically, referring to the variation pattern determination table, based on the reach determination random value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area, the special symbol Determine the variation pattern. Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed. By performing such processing, the production time corresponding to the single determination result of the jackpot lottery (the determination result of the special symbol) corresponds to the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol. Decide immediately.

In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable symbol display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.
Further, the main CPU 110a, when the special symbol variation display is started, the special symbol variation pattern designation command (the first special symbol variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S314. Alternatively, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electricity processing data = 0 to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

Again, the description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 25 will be returned.
In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S314 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed The special symbol variation process is terminated while the special symbol special electricity processing data = 1 is held. Note that the special symbol variation time counter set in step S314 is subtracted in step S110.
If it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S313 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.
Also, when the number of time reduction (J)> 0, 1 is subtracted and updated from the time reduction number (J) counter. )> 0 is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game number (X) counter, and if the high probability game number (X) = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.
Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, or a “losing symbol”. Do.
If it is determined that the game is a jackpot symbol, the data stored in the gaming state storage area is referred to and data (00H to 03H) indicating the current gaming state is set in the gaming state buffer. Thereafter, the data (high probability game flag and short time game flag), high probability game number (X) counter, and short time number (J) counter stored in the high probability game flag storage area and the short time game flag storage area are cleared. . Further, the special figure special power processing data = 2 is set to the special figure special electric processing data = 3, preparation is made to move to the jackpot game processing subroutine, and the special symbol stop processing is ended.
In addition, when it is determined that the small winning symbol, the data stored in the game state storage area is not cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is set. The special symbol stop process is completed by making preparations for transferring to a winning game process subroutine.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of the long hit or short hit is to be executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.
Specifically, referring to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 20, the jackpot opening mode is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313 ( Determine TBL per long, TBL per short or TBL per evolution).
Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot release mode, with reference to the jackpot opening mode table shown in FIG. 21 (a), the opening time according to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, The drive data of the first grand prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.
When a specified number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.
When the 15 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 15), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.

In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process.
Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table, based on the data stored in the game state buffer and the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313, the high probability game flag , High probability game count (X), short-time game flag, short-time count (J). For example, in the case of the special symbol 1, the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and the high probability game number (X) counter is set to 10,000 times. Further, a time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, and a time-short time (J) counter is set to 10,000 times.
After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, preparation is made to move to a special symbol memory determination processing subroutine, and the big hit game end processing is terminated.

In the small hit game process of step S360, the main CPU 110a first refers to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 20, and based on the type of the small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313. Thus, the opening mode for small hits is determined.
Next, in order to execute the determined small hit opening mode, the big winning opening opening mode table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is referred to, the small hitting opening time is set in the special game timer counter, Driving data of the winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is output to open the second large winning opening / closing door 17b. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.
When the small winning opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the drive data output of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 15 times.
Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), in order to end the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning holes (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to which the description is partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the production control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.
In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in step S313, and the special symbol variation display is started in step S315, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area in step S200 (or S230) or step S312 increases or decreases, the first corresponding to the number of holding memory after the increase or decrease. A special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area in step S200 (or S240) or step S312 increases or decreases, the second corresponding to the number of holding memory after the increase or decrease. A special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “power-on specification command” indicates that the gaming machine 1 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.
Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S10 is stored. Cleared.
The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S10, a RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “power restoration designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 1 is turned on and has been restored normally, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “02H to 05H”. Is set. The power recovery designation command also indicates the gaming state at the time of power recovery. If the gaming state at the time of power recovery is “low probability gaming state and non-short gaming state”, “DATA” is set to “02H”. "DATA" is set to "03H" if "low probability gaming state and short time gaming state", "DATA" is set to "04H" if "high probability gaming state and non-short time gaming state" If “high probability gaming state and short time gaming state”, “DATA” is set to “05H”.
This power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on and is normally restored. Specifically, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, a checksum of the main RAM 110c is created when the power is turned on, and the checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is turned on and the checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is cut off are generated. Compare. Here, if the checksums match, it is determined that the normal recovery has been performed, and a power recovery specification command is generated according to the gaming state, and the generated power recovery specification command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “demonstration designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is “ 00H ".
This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol. Specifically, when one or more data is not set in the storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S311. The demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the first special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.
Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the second special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to the various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.
With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340, a big prize opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is issued. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S340, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S350, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”. “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot. . Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S315, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in step S320, the high probability game flag, the high probability game count, the short-time game flag, and the step S320 are displayed. When the number of times reduced (J) is cleared, the gaming state corresponding to the current gaming state when the high probability gaming flag, the number of times of high probability gaming, the hourly gaming flag, and the hourly number of times (J) are set in step S350. The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1100.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value 1, effect random number value 2, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1300, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1500.

In step S <b> 1600, the sub CPU 120 a analyzes the video signal from the infrared imaging unit 386 and performs an imaging plane direction control process for the two-dimensional image display device 35. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs driving of the infrared light emitting unit 35b and a detection voltage of the infrared sensor 35c, and performs an effect input control process related to the two-dimensional image display device 35. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 30 and FIG. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 31 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

In step S1501, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and confirms whether the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1510.

In step S1510, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1511, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1520.

In step S1511, the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

In step S1520, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1521, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1530.

  In step S1521, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the special CPU corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

In step S1530, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1531, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command, moves the process to step S1540.

In step S1531, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1532, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step 1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

In step S1540, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1541 and moves the process to step S1550 if the command is not the fluctuation pattern designation command.

In step S1541, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect random value 1 updated in step 1100, and stores the obtained effect random number 1, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode storage area. Based on the set effect mode, a variation effect pattern determination process is performed for determining one variable effect pattern from a plurality of variable effect patterns.
Specifically, in the case of the normal effect mode, the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 22 is referred to, one variable effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect 1, and the determined change effect pattern is An effect pattern designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c in order to transmit the determined variation effect pattern information to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 while being set in the effect pattern storage area. To do. For example, when “E6H01H” is received as the variation pattern designation command, if the obtained effect random number 1 is “0 to 49”, the variation effect pattern 1 is determined, and the obtained effect random number is “50 to 99”. ”, The variation effect pattern 2 is determined, and the determined variation effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Further, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.
Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, the liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination devices 34a and 34b are controlled. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here. In addition, the production time corresponding to the single determination result of the jackpot lottery coincides with the production time indicated by the variation mode of the production design 36. The effect pattern designation command designates an effect time corresponding to a determination result of one lottery for the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

In step S1550, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1551, and moves to step S1560 if it is not a symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1551, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop display process for setting a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 36.

In step S1560, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1561, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1570.

  In step S1561, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1570, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1571, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S1580.

In step S1571, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1580, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1581, and if it is not a big winning opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1590.

In step S1581, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1590, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1591, and if not the ending command, moves the process to step S1592.

  In step S1591, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1592, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a pseudo aerial image effect designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a pseudo aerial image effect designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1593, and if it is not a pseudo aerial image effect designation command, ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1593, the sub CPU 120a determines a pseudo aerial image effect pattern based on the received pseudo aerial image effect designation command, and stores the determined pseudo aerial image effect pattern in the pseudo aerial image effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120. The process proceeds to step S1594.

  In step S1594, the sub CPU 120a determines a pseudo aerial image operation effect determination table based on the received pseudo aerial image effect designation command, and determines a pseudo aerial image operation based on the determined pseudo aerial image operation effect determination table, the acquired random number value, and the like. When the possibility of the production is selected and decided, and the possibility of the pseudo aerial image operation effect is selected, the pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag = 01 is set in the sub RAM 120c, and when the imitation of the pseudo aerial image operation effect is selected, the sub RAM 120c Is set to pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag = 00. When the sub CPU 120a ends the process of step S1594, the command analysis process ends.

(Image control direction control processing of production control board)
The imaging plane direction control process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S1601, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the video signal from the infrared imaging unit 386, and determines whether the infrared imaging unit 386 has recognized a person. The person discrimination method will be described in detail with reference to FIG. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the person is not recognized, the sub CPU 120a ends the process. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the person is recognized, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to the process of step S1602.

  In step S1602, the sub CPU 120a calculates the pseudo aerial viewable direction in which the player can perform the pseudo aerial vision from the image plane direction data from the lamp control board 140 (data on the elevation angle and the left and right rotation angles of the reflection surface 353). Then, it is determined whether or not the person recognition direction based on the analysis result of the video signal from the infrared imaging unit 386 matches the pseudo aerial viewable direction. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the person recognition direction does not match the pseudo aerial viewable direction, the sub CPU 120a ends the process, and determines that the person recognition direction matches the pseudo aerial viewable direction. The process proceeds to step S1603.

  In step S1603, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the recognition direction of the person by the infrared imaging unit 386 is within the control range of the pseudo aerial viewable direction that can be controlled by changing the imaging plane direction of the lamp control board 140. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the recognition direction of the person is not within the control range of the pseudo aerial viewable direction, the sub CPU 120a ends the process, and determines that the person recognition direction is within the control range of the pseudo aerial viewable direction. Then, the process proceeds to step S1604.

In step S1604, the sub CPU 120a determines the image plane direction (the elevation angle of the reflection surface 353 and the left and right rotation) so that the pseudo-aerial viewable direction matches the human recognition direction based on the analysis result of the video signal from the infrared imaging unit 386. A control command for controlling the angle is set in the transmission buffer for the lamp control board 140, and the process is terminated.
(Production control board production input control processing)
The effect input control process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S1701, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag = 01 is set in the storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Here, if the pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag = 01 is not set, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to the process of step S1709. If the pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag = 01 is set, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1702. Transition to processing.

  In step S1702, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the player detection flag = 01 is set in the storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Here, if the player detection flag = 01 is not set, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to the process of step S1703, and if the player detection flag = 01 is set, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to the process of step S1706.

  In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a determines a player detection result by the lamp control board 140. The detection result of the player by the lamp control board 140 is formed by the two-dimensional image display device 35 by the lamp control board 140 causing the infrared light emitting unit 307 to emit light and analyzing the infrared detection signal from the infrared sensor 308. This is a result of detecting a part of a body such as a player's finger in the center of the pseudo aerial image and in the area near the center. If the detection result of the player indicates detection of the player in step S1703, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to the processing of step S1704 and determines that the detection result of the player does not indicate detection of the player. This presentation input control process ends.

  In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a sets a pseudo aerial image operation effect execution command in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for causing the image control board 150 to execute an image switching effect corresponding to the pseudo aerial image operation. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to the process of step S1705 after the process of step S1704.

  In step S1705, the sub CPU 120a sets the pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag = 01 in the storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The sub CPU 120a ends the current effect input control process by the process of step S1705.

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a determines a player detection result by the lamp control board 140. If the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1706 that the player detection result does not indicate player detection, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1707, and if the player detection result indicates player detection, This presentation input control process ends.

  In step S1707, the sub CPU 120a sets a pseudo aerial image operation end effect execution command in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for causing the image control board 150 to execute an image switching effect corresponding to the end of the pseudo aerial image operation. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to the process of step S1708 after the process of step S1707.

  In step S1708, the sub CPU 120a sets the pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag = 00 in the storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Sub CPU120a complete | finishes this effect input control process by the process of step S1708.

  In step S1709, the sub CPU 120a sets the pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag = 00 in the storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Sub CPU120a complete | finishes this effect input control process by the process of step S1709.

  Here, the sub CPU 120a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1800 (see FIG. 29) after the effect input control process to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The image control board 150 operates the liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the liquid crystal display unit 302 of the two-dimensional image display device 35 based on the received command. The drive device 33 and the lighting devices for production 34a and 34b are operated.

  Next, processing executed by the host CPU 150a in the image control board 150 will be described.

(Main processing of image control board)
The main process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 150a, and the host CPU 150a performs the following main processing.

In step S2010, the host CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this process, the host CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the host ROM 150c and instructs the initial setting of the various modules of the host CPU 150a and the VDP 400 when the power is turned on.
Here, the host CPU 150a uses the VDP 400 as an initial setting instruction.
(1) To instruct the display circuit 418 to create and output a video signal, instruct the video signal to be created (set 1 to 0 bit of the display register),
(2) In order to cause the decompression circuit 416 to decompress the image data (image data such as the production symbol 36) frequently used in the decompression storage area 153b of the VRAM 153, the predetermined initial value data is set in the decompression register. ,
(3) In order to cause the drawing circuit 417 to draw initial value image data (such as a character image “power-on”), an initial value display list is output.

In step S2020, the host CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 400 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing start data is set in the drawing register (see FIG. 17B).
That is, at the start of power-on, execution of drawing for the initial value display list output at step S2010 is instructed, and during normal routine processing, execution of drawing for the display list output at S2050 described later is instructed. .

In step S2030, the host CPU 150a performs effect instruction command analysis processing for analyzing the effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the host RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120.
When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S2030.

The effect instruction command analysis process confirms whether or not an effect instruction command (for example, an effect pattern designation command as shown in FIG. 22) is stored in the reception buffer. If an effect instruction command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds directly to step S2040.
If a production instruction command is stored in the reception buffer, a new production instruction command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read production instruction command. A pattern is determined (see FIG. 36).
If the effect pattern designation command is stored in the reception buffer, the host CPU 150a sets the effect time corresponding to the effect pattern designation command in the effect timer counter of the host RAM 150b. The effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms.
Further, if the first to nth area operation corresponding display execution commands are stored in the reception buffer, the host CPU 150a reads a new first to nth area operation corresponding display execution command and stores the storage area of the host RAM 105b. The first to nth area operation corresponding display execution flags = 01 are set (the first to nth area operation corresponding display execution flags are turned on).
Further, when the effect time corresponding to the effect instruction command read by the effect timer counter subtraction process ends, the host CPU 150a sets the first to nth area operation corresponding display execution flags = 00 in the storage area of the host RAM 105b ( The display execution flags corresponding to the first to nth area operations are turned off).

  In step S2040, the host CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, based on the “scene switching counter”, the “weight frame”, the “frame counter” updated in step S2210, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S2030, various animation scenes are displayed. Update the address.

In step S2050, the host CPU 150a determines the display list from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Are generated (see FIG. 38). When the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 400. The display list output here will be described later with reference to FIG.
The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153 via the CPU I / F 413 in the VDP 400.

In step S2060, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01.
Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 35B, the FB switching flag is set to FB if the previous display list has been drawn in a V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). Switching flag = 01. That is, in step S2060, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.
If the FB switching flag = 01, the host CPU 150a shifts the process to step S2070. If the FB switching flag = 00, the host CPU 150a waits until the FB switching flag = 01.

In step S2070, the host CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off), and moves the process to step S2020.
Thereafter, the processing from step S2020 to step S2070 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 35 occurs.

(Image control board interrupt processing)
The interrupt process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the interrupt processing of the image control board 150, a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal, a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal, and a command are received. And at least a command reception interrupt process performed.
The drawing end interrupt process and the V blank interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 35, but the command reception interrupt process is as described in step S2030 and is not shown.

(Image control board drawing end interrupt processing)
FIG. 35A is a diagram showing a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board 150. FIG.

When drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is completed, the VDP 400 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the host CPU 150a via the CPU I / F 413.
When the host CPU 150a receives a drawing end interrupt signal from the VDP 400, the host CPU 150a executes a drawing end interrupt process.

  In the drawing end interrupt process, the host CPU 150a sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process (step S2110). That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing ends.

(V blank interrupt processing for image control board)
FIG. 35B is a diagram illustrating a V blank interrupt process for the image control board 150.
The VDP 400 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the host CPU 150a via the CPU I / F 413 every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms).
When the host CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 400, the host CPU 150a executes a V blank interrupt process.

  In step S2210, the host CPU 150a performs processing for updating various counters such as “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter”.

In step S2220, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of a predetermined unit frame has been completed.
If the drawing end flag = 01, the host CPU 150a moves the process to step S2230. If the drawing end flag = 01, the host CPU 150a ends the current V blank interrupt process. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing after step S2230 is not performed.

  In step S2230, the host CPU 150a sets a drawing end flag = 00 (turns the drawing end flag off).

In step S 2240, the host CPU 150 a gives an instruction to switch the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer” to the memory controller 419 of the VDP 400.
Specifically, the host CPU 150a performs a process of adding 1 to the first bit of the display register via the CPU I / F 413 (see FIG. 17D).

  In step S2250, the host CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state in step S2060, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing.

  Next, an animation pattern determination method and a display list generation method will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Anime pattern)
FIG. 36 is an example of an animation group for displaying an animation of a production pattern. FIG. 37 is an example of an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern.

As shown in FIG. 36, the animation pattern is grouped for each object or scene displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and displays a background group for displaying a background animation and a character animation used for the notice A. Notice group A, notice group B for displaying the animation of the character used for notice B, reach group for displaying the animation of the reach character, effect symbol group for displaying the animation of the effect symbol 36, animation of the jackpot effect There are a large number of groups such as a big hit effect group for displaying, a pseudo aerial image operation effect group for displaying an animation of a pseudo aerial image operation effect, and so on. A large number of animation patterns are associated with each group and stored in the host ROM 150c.
Based on the effect pattern designation command received from the sub CPU 120a, the host CPU 150a determines one or a plurality of animation groups to be executed, and also determines an animation pattern from each animation group.

  FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (d) show animations to be determined when an effect pattern designation command (A1H07H) corresponding to the change effect pattern 7 (the special symbol change pattern 6 of 10 seconds) shown in FIG. 22 is received. An example of the pattern is shown.

  When the host CPU 150a receives the variation effect pattern designation command (A1H07H) corresponding to the variation effect pattern 7, the host CPU 150a determines four groups of the background group, the notice A group, the notice B group, and the effect symbol group, Anime pattern 1 is determined from the background group, anime pattern 11 is determined from notice A group, anime pattern 21 is determined from notice B group, and anime pattern 501 is determined from effect design group.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 37A to 37D, the animation pattern stores a combination of anime scene information, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like.
For example, in the effect symbol group / animation pattern 501 shown in FIG. 37 (d), the animation scene 501 is executed first and the animation scene 511 is executed second.
The host RAM 150b has a “scene switching counter” that is updated every frame. When the scene switching counter measures 540 while the first animation scene 501 is being executed, the second animation scene 511 is displayed. The animation scene changes. When the scene switching counter measures 60 while the second animation scene 511 is being executed, the animation scene of the production symbol group / animation pattern 501 ends.
Note that “one frame” is the update timing of the liquid crystal display device (update timing of the vertical synchronization signal), and one frame is updated every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). That is, 60 frames are measured in 1 second.

Each animation scene stores animation scene information, and wait frames (that is, display time) updated every frame, target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite Display information such as a display position, a transfer destination address, and a drawing method.
For example, in the animation display at the standard speed, in the animation scene 501 shown in FIG. 37 (d), the first symbol to the fourth symbol are initially displayed up to 20 frames (about 0.33 seconds) at predetermined coordinates. Thereafter, the first symbol to the fourth symbol are continuously displayed at different coordinates for 15 frames (about 0.25 seconds). Similarly, when the first symbol to the fourth symbol are continuously displayed at different coordinates up to a predetermined frame, an animation is displayed in which the first symbol to the fourth symbol is moved and displayed. be able to.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (d), the anime pattern 1 of the background group, the anime pattern 11 from the notice A group, the anime pattern 21 from the notice B group, and the anime from the production design group. A plurality of animation patterns of the animation pattern 601 are determined from the pattern 501 and the pseudo aerial image manipulation effect group, and the animations of these animation patterns are executed in parallel.
That is, images of BG1 (mountains) and BG2 (clouds) continue to be displayed as the background from the start to the end of the animation pattern in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31, and 2 seconds (120 frames from the start of the animation pattern). ) After that, the image for performing the animation of the notice display of the character A is displayed for 3 seconds (180 frames). Frame). Furthermore, an image for performing animation for normal variation display of effect symbols is performed for 9 seconds (540 frames), and then an image for performing animation for temporary stop display for 1 second (60 frames) is displayed.
Note that these images are displayed in an overlapping manner in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31, and the first drawn image is overwritten by the later drawn image and erased. This image generation method will be described in the display list described later.

(Display list)
FIG. 38 is an example of a display list including drawing control command groups.

  When the host CPU 150a determines the animation pattern as shown in FIG. 36, the host CPU 150a generates a display list for each predetermined frame (every frame) and outputs the generated display list to the VDP 400.

  Here, regarding the display list generation method, the host CPU 150a follows the contents of the animation scene at the current number of frames based on the “frame counter” indicating the current frame and the determined animation pattern (anime scene). By generating the drawing control commands according to the priority order (drawing order) of each animation group, a display list for the current number of frames is generated.

  For example, as the priority order of the animation groups shown in FIGS. 37A to 37D, the background group is associated with the lowest priority 10 data, and the notice A group is associated with the priority 9 data. It is assumed that priority order 8 data is associated with the notice B group,..., Priority order 1 data is associated with the effect symbol group.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (d), the background group anime pattern 1, the anime pattern 11 from the notice A group, the anime pattern 21 from the notice B group, and the effect design group Assume that a plurality of anime patterns of the anime pattern 501 are determined.
Next, drawing control commands were sequentially generated and determined from the animation pattern 1 of the lowest priority animation group (background group) according to the contents of the animation scene in the current frame counter (current number of frames). When the drawing control commands up to the highest priority animation group (production symbol group) among the animation groups are generated, the drawing end command is finally generated to complete the display list as shown in FIG.
Such a display list is generated by program processing while referring to necessary data by the host CPU 150a.

  As described above, when the host CPU 150a outputs a display list in which drawing control command groups are grouped in predetermined frames (one frame) to the VDP 400, the drawing circuit 417 in the VDP 400 performs specific drawing processing. The processing load on the host CPU 150a can be reduced.

  Next, processing executed in the VDP 400 will be described.

(Expansion circuit expansion control processing)
The extension control process of the extension circuit 416 in the VDP 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S2310, the decompression circuit 416 determines whether an instruction to start decompression execution for decompressing image data to be rendered has been issued from the rendering circuit 417. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the decompression execution start data is set in the decompression register by the drawing circuit 417 (whether 1 is set in the 0th bit of the decompression register) (see FIG. 17C).
When there is an instruction to start decompression execution, the decompression circuit 416 moves the process to step S2320, and when there is no instruction to start decompression execution, the decompression circuit 416 waits until there is an instruction to start decompression execution.

  In step S2320, the decompression circuit 416 clears the decompression start data of the decompression register set by the drawing circuit 417 (sets 0 to the 0th bit of the decompression register).

  In step S2330, the decompression circuit 416 sets the decompression execution data in the decompression register (sets 1 to the 1st bit of the decompression register) in order to inform the drawing circuit 417 that decompression is being performed (FIG. 17 ( c)).

  In step S2340, the decompression circuit 416 reads the compressed image data compressed in the CRROM 151, decompresses the read compressed image data to the original image data, and decompresses the decompressed image data in the decompression storage area 153b of the VRAM 153. Let

In step S2350, the decompression circuit 416 determines whether decompression of one image has been completed.
In the decompression circuit 416, when decompression of one image is completed, the process proceeds to step S2360, and when decompression of one image is not completed, the process returns to step S2340 and the decompression process is repeated.

  In step S2360, when the decompression circuit 416 completes decompression of one image, the decompression data in the decompression register is cleared (0 is set in the first bit of the decompression register) to notify the drawing circuit 417 that the decompression has been completed. Then, the process returns to step S2310 to repeat the expansion control process.

(Drawing control process in drawing circuit)
A drawing control process of the drawing circuit 417 in the VDP 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S2410, the drawing circuit 417 determines whether there is an instruction to start drawing from the host CPU 150a. Specifically, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register (whether or not 1 is set in the 0th bit of the drawing register) (see FIG. 17B). .
If there is an instruction to start drawing, the drawing circuit 417 moves to step S2420. If there is no instruction to start drawing, the drawing circuit 417 waits until there is an instruction to start drawing.

  In step S2420, the drawing circuit 417 clears the drawing execution start data in the drawing register set by the host CPU 150a (sets 0 in the 0th bit of the drawing register).

In step S2430, the drawing circuit 417 reads the display list stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153, and sequentially analyzes the drawing control commands of the read display list according to a predetermined priority (drawing order). Go.
Here, not all of the plurality of drawing control commands in the display list are analyzed at once. In one display list analysis control process, a predetermined unit (drawing order) is used in accordance with a predetermined priority (drawing order). For example, a drawing control command of one image data) is sequentially analyzed.

  In step S2440, the drawing circuit 417 stores a decompression command for decompressing the compressed image in the display list, and if the image data to be rendered is not stored (expanded) in the expanded storage area 153b of the VRAM 153, the decompression circuit. An instruction to expand the image data to be drawn in 416 is given. Specifically, the decompression execution start data is set in the decompression register (1 is set to 0 bit of the decompression register).

In step S2450, the drawing circuit 417 determines whether expansion of the image to be drawn has been completed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the decompression execution data is cleared in the decompression register (whether or not 0 is set in the first bit of the decompression register).
The drawing circuit 417 shifts the processing to step S2460 when the drawing image has been decompressed, and waits until the drawing image has been decompressed when the drawing image has not been decompressed.

  In step S2460, the drawing circuit 417 sets the necessary data in the drawing register according to the drawing list drawing control command, and displays the expanded image in the expanded storage area 153b of the VRAM 153 in the “drawing frame buffer in the VRAM 153”. The drawing process for drawing is performed.

In step S2470, the drawing circuit 417 determines whether all drawing control commands in the display list for one frame have been completed (drawing processing for one frame has been completed).
When the drawing process for one frame is completed, the drawing circuit 417 shifts the process to step S2480. When the drawing process for one frame is not completed, the drawing circuit 417 returns the process to step S2430, and the drawing process for one frame is performed. Until the process is completed, the “display list analysis control process” in step S2430, the “decompression instruction process” in step S2440, and the “drawing process” in step S2460 are repeated.
If all the image data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 151 as in the first embodiment of the present invention, each image is expanded and drawn according to the display list.

  In step S2480, the drawing circuit 417 sets the drawing end data in the interrupt register (sets 1 in the 1-bit of the system control register) (see FIG. 17A), returns the processing to step S2410, and performs drawing control. Repeat the process.

(Display control processing in display circuit)
A display control process of the display circuit 418 in the VDP 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S2510, the display circuit 418 determines whether there is an instruction to create a video signal from the host CPU 150a. Specifically, it is determined whether 1 is set in the 0th bit of the display register (see FIG. 17D).
If there is an instruction to create a video signal, the display circuit 418 moves to step S2520. If there is no instruction to create a video signal, the display circuit 418 waits until there is an instruction to create a video signal.
As a general rule, the 0th bit of the display register remains set to “1” from the time of power-on (the video signal creation ON state is maintained from the time of power-on).

  In step S 2520, the display circuit 418 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the VRAM 153.

  In step S2530, the display circuit 418 displays the generated video signal (RGB signal) and a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302 on a liquid crystal display. Output to the device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302. Thereafter, the process returns to step S2510 to repeat the display control process.

  Next, the outline of the effect control board 120 will be briefly described.

  When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 analyzes the received command and generates various commands corresponding to each command in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 performed every 2 ms. Thereafter, the generated various commands are transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and the liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive. A command for causing the device 33 and the lighting devices for production 34a and 34b to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 will be briefly described.

  In the lamp control board 140, upon receiving the production command from the production control board 120, the production drive device operation program is read based on the received production command, and the production drive device 33 is operated and controlled. Based on the received effect command, the effect illumination device control program is read, and the effect illumination devices 34a and 34b are controlled.

  In the image control board 150, when the production command is received from the production control board 120, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received production command, and the audio in the audio output device 32 is read. And the host CPU 150a reads an animation control program from the image ROM and controls image display on the liquid crystal display device 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 302.

(Game contents)
Next, with reference to FIG. 42 to FIG. 43, game contents that are played on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 31 in a state where the player does not touch the pseudo aerial image 310 will be described.
FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game content from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 36 to the big hit game.
FIG. 43 is a configuration diagram of the display screen of FIG. 42A, and shows a configuration diagram of the display screen of the variable effect pattern until the reach effect is displayed.

FIG. 42A is a display screen on which the effect symbol 36 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31.
The effect symbol 36 is composed of four types of symbols. In FIG. 42A, in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31, a left effect symbol 36a, a medium effect symbol 36b, and a right effect symbol 36c. Is displayed, and the fourth effect symbol 36d is displayed in the lower left of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31. Further, an information basic image 37b is displayed below the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31. On the information basic image 37b, two special figure hold images 37a and three general figure hold images 38a, 38b is displayed. Furthermore, a mountain background image 39a and an airplane image 39b used for the notice A are displayed in the background of the effect design 36.

FIG. 42B is a display screen showing a state in which a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG.
At this time, for the left effect symbol 36a and the right effect symbol 36c, the same type of effect symbol (for example, 7) is stopped and displayed at both corners of the display area.
It should be noted that the “stop display” of the effect symbol 36 in the first embodiment of the present invention includes a complete stop display in which the effect symbol 36 does not move at all and a temporary stop display in which the effect symbol 36 swings small.

FIG. 42C is a display screen on which a character Z39c appears after a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG.
At this time, the character Z39c is displayed over the front surface of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31, and the special figure hold image 37a and the general figure hold images 38a and 38b below the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31 are erased. .

FIG. 42D is a display screen that displays the result of the reach effect after a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG.
At this time, the medium-type effect symbol 36b of the same kind as the effect symbol 36a for the left and the effect symbol 36c for the right is stopped and displayed. In addition, as a result of the reach effect, a display in which the character Z39c is defeated is also performed.

FIG. 42E is a display screen that displays that a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG.
At this time, a character image “big hit” is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31. Incidentally, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the display screen of FIG. 42 (e) is performed after the end of the effect time corresponding to the effect instruction command of the change display of the effect symbol 36, and the jackpot game Included in production time.

FIG. 42 (f) is a display screen that displays that a big hit game has been played after a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG. 42 (e).
At this time, a history image 39e, a big hit round image 39f, and a big hit background image 39g for informing the effect that has been a big hit opportunity are displayed.

(Configuration diagram of display screen of variation effect pattern)
A configuration diagram of the display screen in FIG. 42A will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 43 is a configuration diagram of the display screen of FIG. 42A, in which data drawn according to the display list shown in FIG. 38 is displayed.

  The drawing circuit 417 shown in FIG. 16 performs drawing processing according to the display list shown in FIG. 38A, first draws the mountain background image 39a, and then draws the airplane image 39b as shown in FIG. Draw, information basic image 37b, three ordinary figure reserved images 38a, 38b, two special figure reserved images 37a, left effect symbol 36a, right effect symbol 36c, medium effect symbol 36b, fourth By drawing in the order of the production symbols 36d, a plurality of images are superimposed in order from the bottom, and finally a display screen shown in FIG. 43B is created.

  In FIG. 42 (a), the change display of the effect symbol 36 is indicated by an arrow, but to be exact, the effect symbol 36 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined number of frames (a configuration like a so-called fluent comic). In FIG. 43, the effect symbol 36 is stopped and displayed.

(Operation of the two-dimensional image display device 35)
FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation method for the two-dimensional image display device 35.
When the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 is a pseudo aerial image effect designation command, the sub CPU 120a executes the processing of steps S1592 → S1593 → S1594 shown in FIG. The image display device 35 is caused to display the pseudo aerial image shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 44, an image plane 371 is generated above the upper cover 309 of the two-dimensional image display device 35 by the image transmission panel 306. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 302 (see FIG. 12) is displayed as the pseudo aerial image 310 on the imaging plane 371. The infrared light emitting unit 307 irradiates the infrared irradiation light condensed in a linear light shape by the lens toward the central region E1 of the imaging surface 371 through the transmission part 338a. In the infrared sensor 308, the detection direction of the imaging lens and the detection element is set so as to detect infrared rays in the region E1 of the imaging plane 371. In other words, a space where the infrared irradiation range D1 of the infrared light emitting unit 307 and the detection range D2 of the infrared sensor 308 on the imaging plane 371 intersect is a space S1 that detects the player's operation including the region E1. When the pseudo aerial image operation effect execution flag = 01 (see FIG. 33), the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 issues a command for causing the liquid crystal display unit 302 to display an image for the pseudo aerial image operation effect. For example, the pseudo-aerial image 310 on the imaging plane 371 is displayed with a press.

  When the press display is performed on the pseudo aerial image 310 on the imaging plane 371, the player 91 presses the center of the pseudo aerial image 310 or the vicinity thereof with the finger 92. Thereby, the infrared sensor 308 receives the infrared rays reflected from the finger 92 in the space S1 including the region E1. When the infrared sensor 308 receives infrared rays, the lamp control board 140 transmits an operation detection signal indicating that the player has been detected to the effect control board 120.

  When the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 receives the operation detection signal from the lamp control board 140, the determination in step S1703 is YES, and the processing in steps S1704 → S1705 shown in FIG. 33 is performed, and the program stored in the sub ROM 120b is executed. In addition to performing the calculation process by reading, a command for switching the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 302 to an image corresponding to the operation of the pseudo aerial image is transmitted to the image control board 150 based on the process. Thereafter, when the finger 92 of the player 91 shown in FIG. 44 moves away from the space S1 including the area E1 of the pseudo aerial image 310, the infrared sensor 308 does not receive infrared light, and the lamp control board 140 detects the player. An operation detection signal indicating the absence is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

When the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 does not receive the operation detection signal after receiving the operation detection signal from the lamp control board 140, the determination in step S1706 shown in FIG. 33 is NO, and the processing of steps S1707 → S1708 is performed. And a command for switching the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 302 to the image of the end effect of the pseudo aerial image operation based on the processing and reading the program stored in the sub ROM 120b. Send.
Next, processing of an image captured by the infrared imaging unit 386 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5, 44, and 45.

  Here, when the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 1) is in a movable state, as shown in FIG. 5, the infrared light emitting unit 385 directly irradiates the player 91 with infrared rays, and the infrared image sensor 386c of the infrared imaging unit 386. The image of the player 91 and the background are projected. Since the player 91 is near the infrared light emitting unit 385, the player 91 is detected with a relatively high luminance, and since the background is far from the infrared light emitting unit 385, the player 91 is detected with a relatively low luminance. The infrared imaging unit 386 supplies the video signal having the luminance detected in this way to the effect control board 120. The effect control board 120 binarizes the video signal from the effect control board 120 with a predetermined threshold value of luminance.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an image 421 obtained by binarizing the video signal from the effect control board 120. FIG. 45 (a) is a standard view of the center of the player toward the gaming machine 1 in the left-right direction. FIG. 45 (b) shows a case where the player is in a relatively left position toward the gaming machine 1 (when the player is on the left side as viewed from the rear of the player). FIG. 45 (c) shows a case where the player is at a relatively upper position toward the gaming machine 1.

  45 (a), 45 (b), and 45 (c), in the image 421, the portion corresponding to the player is indicated by a dot 422 having a brightness higher than the threshold value, and the portion corresponding to the player is indicated by the threshold value. This is indicated by the low brightness dot 423.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the player is at a standard position in the center in the left-right direction toward the two-dimensional image display device 35, the high-luminance dot 422 is about 30% of the entire dot, and the high-luminance The average of the positions of the dots 422 is a position below the center of the image 421 in the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), the player is at the left position toward the two-dimensional image display device 35. The high-luminance dots 422 are about 25% of the total dots, and the high-luminance dots 422 are present. The average of the positions is a position near the lower right of the center of the image 421 in the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (c), the player is at the left position toward the two-dimensional image display device 35. The high-luminance dots 422 are about 45% of the total dots, and the high-luminance dots 422 are present. The average of these positions is a position higher than that in FIG. 45 (a) at the center in the left-right direction of the image 421.

  In step S1601 shown in FIG. 32, the sub CPU 120a determines that the infrared imaging unit 386 has recognized a person when the ratio of the high-luminance dots 422 in the image 421 is 10% or more and 80% or less.

  In step S1602 shown in FIG. 32, the sub CPU 120a determines the recognition direction of the person based on the average of the positions of the high-luminance dots 422 in the image 421. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a predicts the direction of the person's eyes from the recognition direction of the person, so that the center direction of the luminous flux of the reflected image light from the imaging surface 371 is determined via the lamp control board 140. The elevation angle change drive unit 613 and the left / right rotation angle change drive unit 614 of the reflection surface angle change drive device 382 are controlled so as to match or approach the predicted human eye direction.

  When the player 91 is at the center in the left-right direction toward the two-dimensional image display device 35, the average of the positions in the left-right direction of the high-luminance dots 422 in the image 421 is, for example, as shown in FIG. The lamp control board 140 (see FIG. 15) controls the left / right rotation angle change drive unit 614 of the reflection surface angle change drive device 382 to adjust the angle of the reflection mirror 305. Then, the direction of the imaging plane 371 is controlled to a direction directly above the player 91.

  When the player 91 moves to the position on the left side of the broken line 91a when viewed from the near side shown in FIG. 44, the imaging plane direction control process shown in FIG. 32 is a flow of steps S1601, S1602, S1603, S1604, and RETURN. For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the average of the positions of the high-luminance dots 422 in the left and right directions at 421 is the right position from the center of the left and right directions of the image 421. As a control command for controlling the reflection angle of the reflecting mirror 305 so as to coincide with the recognition direction of the person based on the analysis result of the video signal from the imaging unit 386, a command for turning the angle of the reflecting mirror 305 to a predetermined angle in the left direction is a lamp control board The lamp control board 140 (see FIG. 15) is set in the transmission buffer for 140 and transmits the image plane 3. The left and right rotation angle change drive unit 614 is controlled so that the center direction of the luminous flux of the reflected image light from 1 coincides with or approaches the human eye direction, so that the imaging plane 371 is directed to the player 91 eye direction. It is moved to the position 371a of the broken line in the near left direction.

  When the player 91 is at a standard position in the front-rear direction toward the two-dimensional image display device 35 as indicated by a solid line in FIG. 44, the average of the positions of the high-luminance dots 422 in the image 421 is, for example, FIG. The sub CPU 120a controls the lamp control board 140 to control the image plane 371 in the direction of the player 91, as shown in 45 (a).

  When the player moves from the state shown by the solid line in FIG. 44 to the position on the back side (rear side) of the alternate long and short dash line 91b, the imaging plane direction control process shown in FIG. 32 is performed in steps S1601, S1602, S1603, S1604, The flow of RETURN is performed, and the average of the positions of the high-luminance dots 422 in the image 421 is, for example, a position above the standard position in the vertical direction of the image 421 as shown in FIG. 45 (c). As a control command for controlling the reflection angle of the reflecting mirror 305 so that the viewable direction matches the recognition direction of the person based on the analysis result of the video signal from the infrared imaging unit 386, the reflection angle of the reflecting mirror 305 is set to be obliquely deeper than 45 °. A command for directing the direction to a predetermined angle is set in a transmission buffer for the lamp control board 140 and transmitted, and the lamp control board 140 is transmitted. 15), the elevation angle changing drive unit 613 is controlled so that the center direction of the luminous flux of the reflected image light from the imaging plane 371 coincides with or approaches the eye direction, and the imaging plane 371 is played. It moves to the position 371b of the dashed-dotted line near the direction of the eyes of the person 91.

  By such an operation, the gaming machine 1 can direct the imaging plane 371 in a direction in which the player can perform pseudo aerial viewing.

  The infrared light emitting unit 307 varies the irradiation range D <b> 1 for irradiating infrared rays in accordance with the movement of the imaging surface 371 under the control of the lamp control board 140.

  The infrared sensor 308 varies the detection range D <b> 2 for detecting infrared rays in accordance with the movement of the imaging surface 371 under the control of the lamp control board 140.

  The space S1 in which the irradiation range D1 and the detection range D2 intersect and detect the player's operation moves in accordance with the movement of the imaging plane 371. The region E1 corresponding to the space S1 of the imaging plane 371 also moves in accordance with the movement of the imaging plane 371.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first display example of the pseudo aerial image 310, and FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second display example of the pseudo aerial image 310. 46 and 47 show a state in which the first display example of the pseudo aerial image 310 displayed on the imaging plane 371 is viewed from the upper side of the upper cover 309. FIG. The pseudo aerial image 310 is displayed between the left and right bulging portions 338 and 339.

Hereinafter, a first display example of the pseudo aerial image 310 will be described in detail.

  In the first display example, an image 431 in which an egg rotates and an image 432 of a presser character are displayed as a pseudo aerial image 310 as shown in FIG. . When the player 91 does not press the area E1 (when the finger 92 does not enter the space S1 including the area E1), for example, the pseudo aerial image 310 shown in FIG. 46A is displayed until the variation display of the effect symbol 36 is completed. After that, an image of the front black level is displayed. As shown in FIG. 46B, when the player 91 presses the area E1 of the pseudo aerial image 310 with the finger 92 (when the finger 92 enters the space S1 including the area E1), in the pseudo aerial image 310, The rotating egg image 431 moves to the right, and as shown in FIG. 46C, a nurse image 433 appears from the right, and a moving image 434 for performing injection at the position of the finger 92 is displayed. Thereafter, when the player 91 releases the finger 92 from the space S1 including the area E1, a lost character image 435 is displayed in the pseudo aerial image 310 as shown in FIG. 46 (d). As shown in e), an image 431 in which the egg rotates is displayed at the center of the pseudo aerial image 310.

  In the second display example, an image 441 in which an egg rotates and an image 442 of a pressing character are displayed as a pseudo aerial image 310 as shown in FIG. . When the player 91 does not press the area E1, for example, the image shown in FIG. 47A is displayed as the pseudo aerial image 310 until the variation display of the effect symbol 36 is finished, and then the image of the front black level is displayed. The As shown in FIG. 47B, a moving image 443 in which an egg explodes is displayed in the simulated aerial image 310 in which the player 91 presses the area E1 of the simulated aerial image 310 with the finger 92, and thereafter, FIG. ), A moving image 444 in which four butterflies are displayed is displayed. Thereafter, when the player 91 releases the finger 92 from the space S1 including the area E1, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), an image 445 in which special butterflies rotate is displayed together with an image 444 in which four butterflies flutter, Thereafter, a jackpot character image 446 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  In the display examples shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47, a known image signal processing method for separating an image signal according to a luminance level or a color level causes an image that does not need to be floated such as a background in the pseudo aerial image 310 to a dark color such as black. Since the surrounding 1 of the liquid crystal display unit 302 and the frame 301 also exhibit a dark color such as black, an image to be displayed as an image object of a stereoscopic image (image 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445) are raised forward and can be recognized as if they were three-dimensional images. The stereoscopic image target is preferably a dynamic object such as a moving animal or vehicle rather than a static object.

If the above structure and operation | movement are demonstrated collectively, the two-dimensional image display apparatus 35 will display the pseudo | simulation aerial image 310 which floats in space.
The liquid crystal display unit 302 is a two-dimensional image display unit having an image display surface 350 that displays a two-dimensional image by emitting light.

  The reflecting mirror 305 of the reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 381 is incident with the image light inclined to the front side of the reflecting surface 353, and is reflected incident light by reflecting the image light on the reflecting surface 353. It is a reflective member.

  The image transmission panel 306 includes a microlens array 361 in which a plurality of lenses are arranged, the microlens array 361 is disposed on the optical path of the reflected image light from the reflecting mirror 305, and the microlens array 361 is reflected on the reflection. The reflected image light is refracted to form an image on the imaging surface 371 in the space located on the opposite side of the reflecting mirror 303 of the microlens array 361, and the reflected image light from the imaging surface 371 is reflected. Is incident on the eyes of a person, so that the two-dimensional image is visually recognized with respect to the eyes from the front side of the person side of the microlens array.

  The reflecting surface angle change driving device 812 is reflecting member angle changing means for changing the tilt angle of the reflecting mirror 305 with respect to the image light.

  The infrared light emitting unit 385, the infrared imaging unit 386, and the effect control board 120 serve as an eye direction determining unit that determines the eye direction with respect to the image transmission panel 306.

  The lamp control board 140 drives the reflection surface angle to change so that the center direction of the light flux of the reflected image light from the imaging surface 371 coincides with or approaches the eye direction of the discrimination result of the eye direction discrimination means. Control means for controlling the device 812 is provided.

According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the reflecting mirror 305 reflects the light from the image display surface 350 as reflected image light on the reflecting surface, and the microlens array 361 of the image transmission panel 306 is reflected on the reflected image light. Is refracted to form a two-dimensional image in a space opposite to the reflecting mirror 303 of the microlens array 361, and the reflected image light is incident on the human eye. The two-dimensional image is viewed in front of the person-side surface of the microlens array, and a distance that allows the two-dimensional image to pop out from the image transmission panel 306 without increasing the compactness is taken. Since the change driving device 812 changes the tilt angle of the reflecting mirror 305 with respect to the image light, the change driving device 812 causes a shift in the viewing direction with respect to the two-dimensional image. To prevent the quality appears to deteriorate, it is possible to ensure a sufficient image quality. Specifically, the light is transmitted from the liquid crystal display panel 343 to the image transmission panel 306 as compared with the case where the light L11 from the image display surface 350 of the liquid crystal display unit 302 shown in FIG. The depth of the portion to be processed can be compressed to 2/3 and the volume can be reduced to about 1/2.
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 47, the reflection surface angle change driving device 812 is controlled based on the determination result of the eye direction determination means by the infrared light emitting unit 385, the infrared imaging unit 386, and the effect control board 120. The tilt angle of the reflecting mirror 305 is adjusted to prevent the image quality from being deteriorated due to the deviation in the viewing direction. However, the tilt angle of the reflecting mirror 305 can be adjusted by manual adjustment using a cross key. Also good.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 48 is a sectional view showing a two-dimensional image display apparatus 700 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the description of the second embodiment using FIG. 48, the same components as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.

  48, a two-dimensional image display device 700 includes a frame 701, a liquid crystal display unit 302, a reflection direction variable reflector device 711, an image transmission panel 706, an infrared light emitting unit 307, and an infrared sensor 308 (see FIG. 5). ), An upper cover 309, and a plurality of screws.

The liquid crystal display unit 302 is attached to the rear side of the frame 701.
The reflection direction variable reflection mirror device 711 is 45 in the counterclockwise direction when the reflection surface 751 of the reflection mirror 703 is viewed from the right side with respect to the image display surface 350 on the front side of the image display surface 350 of the liquid crystal display unit 302 at the standard position. The light L11 from the image display surface 350 is reflected by the reflection surface 351 upward as reflected image light L12. The reflection direction variable reflection mirror device 711 is the same as the reflection direction variable reflection mirror device 381 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 to 10. The reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 711 includes a reflecting surface angle change driving device 712 including a reflecting mirror 703 and a reflecting mirror movable portion 713. The reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 711 can change the elevation angle and the left and right angles of the reflecting surface 751 of the reflecting mirror 703 from the standard position by controlling the lamp control board 140.

  In the image transmission panel 706, the microlens array 361 is disposed on the optical path of the reflected image light L11, and the microlens array 361 refracts the reflected image light and is opposite to the reflecting mirror 303 of the microlens array. By generating an imaging plane that displays a real image of the two-dimensional image in a space positioned at the position, the two-dimensional image is displayed on the imaging plane as the pseudo aerial image. In the second embodiment, the reflection direction variable reflecting mirror device 711 can move the imaging plane by changing the angle of the reflecting surface 751 of the reflecting mirror 703.

According to the second embodiment, light is transmitted from the liquid crystal display panel 343 to the image transmission panel 706 as compared with the case where the light L11 from the image display surface 350 of the liquid crystal display unit 302 is directly guided to the image transmission panel 706. The volume of the portion to be processed can be compressed to about ½. Therefore, the imaging surface 371 can be sufficiently separated from the image transmission panel 706, and the depth of the image display apparatus can be made compact.
(Third embodiment)

  FIG. 49 is a sectional view showing a two-dimensional image display apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the description of the third embodiment using FIG. 49, the same components as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.

  49, a two-dimensional image display device 800 includes a frame 801, a liquid crystal display unit 302, a reflecting mirror 803, a reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 811, an image transmission panel 806, an infrared light emitting unit 307, and an infrared sensor. It is comprised from 308 (refer FIG. 5), the upper cover 309, and the some screw | thread.

  The reflecting mirror 803 is disposed on the upper front side of the image display surface 350 of the liquid crystal display unit 302 such that the reflecting surface 851 is inclined 45 ° clockwise when viewed from the right side with respect to the image display surface 350. The light L21 from 350 is reflected as reflected image light L22 by the reflection surface 851.

  In the reflection direction variable reflecting mirror device 811, the reflecting surface 852 of the reflecting mirror 804 is arranged in parallel with the reflecting surface 851 of the reflecting mirror 803 in front of the reflecting surface 851 of the reflecting mirror 803 at the standard position. The reflected image light L22 is reflected on the reflecting surface 852 as reflected image light L23. The reflection direction variable reflection mirror device 811 is the same as the reflection direction variable reflection mirror device 381 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 to 10. The reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 811 includes a reflecting surface angle change driving device 812 including a reflecting mirror 703 and a reflecting mirror movable portion 813. The reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 811 can change the elevation angle and the left and right angles of the reflecting surface 852 of the reflecting mirror 804 from the standard position by controlling the lamp control board 140.

  In the image transmission panel 806, the microlens array 361 is disposed on the optical path of the reflected image light L23, and the microlens array 361 refracts the reflected image light and is opposite to the reflecting mirror 804 of the microlens array. By generating an imaging plane that displays a real image of the two-dimensional image in a space positioned at the position, the two-dimensional image is displayed on the imaging plane as the pseudo aerial image. In the third embodiment, the reflection direction variable reflecting mirror device 811 can move the imaging plane by changing the angle of the reflecting surface 852 of the reflecting mirror 804.

  According to the third embodiment, the image transmission from the liquid crystal display panel 343 is performed as compared with the case where the light L11 from the image display surface 350 of the liquid crystal display unit 302 is directly guided to the image transmission panel 806 without passing through the reflecting mirror. The depth of the portion where light is transmitted to the panel 806 can be compressed to 2/3 and the volume can be reduced to about 1/2.

  In the description of the first to third embodiments of the present invention, a pachinko gaming machine is used as a gaming machine, but it may be used for a jigball game machine or an arrangement ball gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 Game area | region 6a Division | segmentation area | region 8 Receptacle unit 14 1st starting port 14a 1st starting port detection switch 15 2nd starting port 15a 2nd starting port detection switch 20 1st special symbol display apparatus,
21 Second special symbol display device 31 Liquid crystal display device 35 Two-dimensional image display device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
150 Image control board 150a Host CPU
150b host RAM
150c host ROM
151 CGROM
153 VRAM
153a Display list storage area 153b Expanded storage area 153c First frame buffer 153d Second frame buffer 200 Game ball 301 Frame 302 Liquid crystal display units 303, 304, 305 Reflector 306 Image transmission panel 307 Infrared light emitting unit 308 Infrared sensor 309 Upper cover 350 Image display surfaces 351, 352, 353 Reflecting surface 361 Micro lens array 362 Lens frame region 363, 364 Lens array half bodies 365, 366 Transparent flat plate portions 367, 368, 369, 370 Convex lens 381 Reflecting direction variable reflecting mirror device 382 Reflecting surface angle Change drive device 383 Reflective mirror movable part 400 VDP
411 Control register 412 CG bus I / F
413 CPU I / F
415 Clock generation circuit 416 Expansion circuit 417 Drawing circuit 418 Display circuit 419 Memory controller 611 Frame member 612 Rotation support 613 Elevation angle change drive unit 614 Left / right rotation angle change drive unit 615, 615 Screw

Claims (2)

A game board with a game area;
A game board mounting frame that is formed in a frame shape, is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the fixed frame, and the game board can be attached and detached inside the frame shape;
A front door body provided with a transparent window for visual recognition of the game board that is supported in a state that can be opened and closed on the front side of the game board mounting frame and that allows the game board attached to the game board mounting frame to be visually recognized;
A saucer unit in which a concave game ball supply tray provided on the lower side of the transparent window for visual recognition of the game board of the front door body and having an open upper side is formed on the upper portion;
A two-dimensional image display device provided in the tray unit;
A gaming machine comprising
In the tray unit, an opening in which the two-dimensional image display device is arranged is formed at the top,
The two-dimensional image display device
Two-dimensional image display means having an image display surface for displaying a two-dimensional image by emitting image light;
The inclined incident light reflecting member that is incident on the front side of the reflecting surface with the image light inclined, and reflects the image light on the reflecting surface to be reflected image light;
A microlens array in which a plurality of lenses are arranged; the microlens array is disposed on an optical path of the reflected image light; the microlens array refracts the reflected image light; and the reflected image by the microlens array The two-dimensional image is formed on an imaging plane in a space located on the light emission side, and the reflected image light from the imaging plane is incident on a player's eye, whereby the second image is applied to the eye. An image transmission panel for visually recognizing a three-dimensional image in front of the player side surface of the microlens array;
Reflecting member angle changing means for changing the inclination angle of the inclined incident light reflecting member with respect to the image light;
A player imaging means arranged above the opening of the tray unit to image the player;
The two-dimensional image display means, the image transmission panel, and the player imaging means are attached, and the inclined incident light reflecting member is attached via the reflecting member angle changing means, and the back of the opening of the upper plate A frame to be placed on the side,
A cover member that is attached to the frame so as to cover the image transmission panel and is fixed to the tray unit in a state of being inserted into the opening of the tray unit;
With
The cover member is formed with a first light transmission portion that allows the reflected image light from the image transmission panel toward the eye to pass therethrough, and a storage portion that stores the player imaging means is located above the saucer unit. A second light transmission portion is formed in the storage portion to transmit light from the player toward the player imaging means,
The gaming machine is
Eye direction discriminating means for discriminating the direction of the eye relative to the image transmission panel based on the image of the player imaged by the player imaging means;
Control means for controlling the reflecting member angle varying means so that the center direction of the luminous flux of the reflected image light from the imaging plane coincides with or approaches the eye direction of the discrimination result of the eye direction discrimination means;
A gaming machine further comprising: The two-dimensional image display device
The relay reflection image of the light path by bending the optical path by reflecting the reflected image light to relay the image light between the front SL two-dimensional image display means and the inclined incident light reflecting member The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a member .