JP6304727B2 - Game machine, control method and computer program used therefor - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine that provides a game using a plurality of display devices.

  There are game machines that provide a game using a plurality of display devices. In addition, for example, there is a game machine that uses a transmissive display device that transmits the back to a part of a plurality of display devices. As such a game machine, for example, a game machine that provides a reel of a slot game displayed on the first display through a transmissive second display is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-005294 A

  In game machines such as Patent Document 1, a display device that transmits a specific color in a transmissive state is often used as a transmissive display device. In such a case, the use of the specific color is limited in the transmissive display device. Specifically, for example, a character image may be displayed on the display device in order to provide information to the user. In such a case, since the specific color is transmitted, a character image using the specific color cannot be displayed on the transmission type display device. As a result, the range of effects using the transmissive display device is limited.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine or the like that can expand the width of the effect of a transparent image that transmits a specific color.

  The game machine of the present invention displays a front display device that displays a transparent image through which a specific color is transmitted and a basic screen that forms a game screen by being combined with the transparent image, and the basic screen is the transparent image. Position acquisition for acquiring a rear display device arranged behind the front display device so as to be combined with the transparent image by being seen through the screen, and a corresponding position of the basic screen corresponding to the position of the transparent image And a combination image to be combined with the transparent image at the corresponding position so that a target image is formed on the game screen in combination with the transparent image based on the acquisition result of the position acquisition unit. And an image arranging means for arranging.

  The control method of the present invention displays a front display device that displays a transparent image through which a specific color is transmitted, and a basic screen that forms a game screen by being combined with the transparent image, and the basic screen is the transparent image. And a rear display device disposed behind the front display device so as to be combined with the transparent image by being seen through the computer, the computer incorporated in a game machine corresponding to the position of the transparent image Based on the position acquisition procedure for acquiring the corresponding position of the basic screen and the acquisition result of the position acquisition procedure, the target image is formed on the game screen in combination with the transparent image. And an image arrangement procedure for arranging a combination image to be combined with the transparent image.

  The computer program for the game machine of the present invention displays a front display device that displays a transparent image through which a specific color is transmitted, and a basic screen that forms a game screen by being combined with the transparent image. And a rear display device disposed behind the front display device so that the basic screen is seen through the transparent image and combined with the transparent image. Based on the position acquisition means for acquiring the corresponding position of the basic screen corresponding to the position of the image, and the acquisition result of the position acquisition means, the target image is formed on the game screen in combination with the transparent image. To function as an image arrangement means for arranging a combination image to be combined with the transparent image at the corresponding position. It has been made.

The figure which shows schematically the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on one form of this invention. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of a monitor part. The figure which shows the structure of the principal part of the control system of a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the content of the game screen typically. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the combination of a transparent image and a basic screen. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where the base image is not displayed on the basic screen in the example of FIG. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of adjustment of the basement image in consideration of the predetermined space | interval. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition before an underlay image is expanded in FIG. The figure which shows the state after a basement image is expanded in the example of FIG. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of adjustment of an underlying image when a transparent image is displayed on the left rather than the center vicinity. The figure which shows an example of the content of the game screen which concerns on another example typically. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transparent image and basic | foundation screen which form the game screen of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of the image arrangement processing routine which implement | achieves image arrangement processing.

  Hereinafter, a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the appearance of a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. The game machine 1 is a commercial (commercial) game machine that allows a user to play a game within a range according to the price in exchange for consumption of a predetermined price. The example of FIG. 1 shows a case where the game machine 1 provides a gun shooting game as an example of the game. As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 includes a housing 2. The housing 2 is provided with a coin insertion part 3 and a coin discharge part 4. These are used for inserting or discharging coins as a predetermined price.

  A gun-type controller 5 is provided on the top of the housing 2. The gun-type controller 5 is an input device for inputting various operations of the player to the game machine 1. The gun-type controller 5 is installed so that the tip (muzzle) can be directed left and right and up and down. That is, the gun-type controller 5 operates so that the muzzle is directed to a predetermined range of left and right and up and down. The gun-type controller 5 is provided with a scope monitor 5a. A part of the game screen is displayed on the scope monitor 5 a according to the direction of the muzzle of the gun-type controller 5.

  The game machine 1 is provided with a monitor unit 6. A game screen is displayed on the monitor unit 6. The monitor unit 6 is arranged in front of the gun-type controller 5 so that a game screen can be provided to the scope monitor 5a. That is, the monitor unit 6 is disposed on the opposite side of the user's play position with the gun-type controller 5 interposed therebetween so that the user can view the game screen while operating the gun-type controller 5.

  Further, the monitor unit 6 is located near the center of the left and right and top and bottom with respect to the muzzle so that the game screen falls within a predetermined range in which the gun-type controller 5 operates. Therefore, by changing the direction of the gun-type controller 5, the entire game screen can be displayed on the scope monitor 5a. In addition to the gun-type controller 5, the game machine 1 is provided with various input devices and output devices that are included in normal business game machines such as various buttons, a power switch, and a power lamp. However, those illustrations are omitted in FIG.

  Next, the configuration of the monitor unit 6 will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the monitor unit 6. As shown in FIG. 2, the monitor unit 6 includes a transmission type monitor 6a as a front display device and a projection surface 6b. The transmissive monitor 6a is a known monitor that displays various images while being transmitted through the back. Various transmission images that transmit a specific color are displayed on the transmission monitor 6a. The transmissive monitor 6a is configured to transmit white as a specific color, for example. That is, as an example, the transmissive monitor 6a displays a transmissive image that is transmitted through the back and at least partially transmits white. For example, a transmissive liquid crystal display may be used as the transmissive monitor 6a. Note that the specific color transmitted by the transmissive monitor 6a is not limited to white. Various colors such as red, blue, and yellow may be employed as the specific color. The specific color is not limited to one color. For example, a plurality of colors such as two colors of red and blue, or all colors other than black may be adopted as the specific color.

  On the other hand, the projection surface 6b is used for projecting an image output from the projector 6c (see FIG. 3) as a rear display device. As an example, the projection surface 6b displays a basic screen through projection by the projector 6c. The projection surface 6b is disposed behind the transmissive monitor 6a. In addition, a predetermined distance D is formed between the transmission type monitor 6a and the projection surface 6b. That is, the transmission type monitor 6a and the projection surface 6b are arranged in front and back with a predetermined distance D.

  Specifically, the transmission type monitor 6a and the projection surface 6b are arranged in this order with a predetermined distance D when viewed from the user side, and the transmission type monitor 6a is positioned in front of the projection surface 6b. That is, the basic screen of the projection surface 6b is provided to be seen through the transmissive monitor 6a, that is, through the transmissive monitor 6a. As a result, when the transmission image is displayed on the transmission type monitor 6a, the user sees the combination of the transmission image and the basic screen. Thereby, the monitor unit 6 provides a combination of a transparent image and a basic screen as a game screen.

  In the example of FIG. 2, the display surface DS of the transmissive monitor 6a is indicated by a right oblique line, and the projection surface 6b is indicated by a left oblique line. An arrow AR indicates an example of the user's line of sight. As shown in FIG. 2, when viewed from the play position of the user, the scope monitor 5a, the display surface of the transmission type monitor 6a, and the projection surface 6b are arranged in this order. The scope monitor 5a and the user are provided with a basic screen through the transmissive monitor 6a. Specifically, for example, a combination of right and left diagonal lines is displayed on the scope monitor 5a as shown by intersecting diagonal lines. Therefore, when a transmission image is displayed on the transmission monitor 6a, a combination of the transmission image and the basic screen is provided to the scope monitor 5a and the user as a game screen. For example, only the transmission image or only the basic screen may be provided to the scope monitor 5a. Further, another image different from these or a combination thereof may be displayed on the scope monitor 5a. That is, an image different from the game screen visible to the user may be provided through the scope monitor 5a.

  Next, the main part of the control system of the game machine 1 for realizing the gun shooting game will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the control system of the game machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the game machine 1 includes a control unit 10 and a storage unit 11. The control unit 10 is configured as a computer unit combining a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor.

  The control unit 10 is connected with a touch panel 12 and a speaker 13 in addition to the above-described gun-type controller 5 (including the scope monitor 5a), the transmissive monitor 6a, and the projector 6c. The touch panel 12 is a known input device that outputs a signal corresponding to the position of the touch operation of the user to the control unit 10. The touch panel 12 is configured to be transparent, and is provided in the monitor unit 6 so as to be superimposed on the display surface DS of the transmissive monitor 6a. The speaker 13 is a known output device that is controlled by the control unit 10 and reproduces various sounds.

  The storage unit 11 is also connected to the control unit 10. The storage unit 11 is configured by, for example, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a flash SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like so that the storage can be held without power supply. The storage unit 11 stores a game program 21 and game data 22. The game program 21 is a computer program necessary for the game machine 1 to provide a gun shooting game. Along with the execution of the game program 21, a game providing unit 23 is provided inside the control unit 10. The game providing unit 23 executes various processes necessary for providing a gun shooting game. The game providing unit 23 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program.

  The game data 22 is data that is referred to when the game program 21 is executed. The game data 22 includes, for example, image data and audio data. The image data is data for displaying various images included in the game screen. The sound data is data for reproducing various sounds such as BGM in the game through the speaker 13. In addition, although the control system of the game machine 1 includes various other elements, these are not shown.

  Next, a gun shooting game provided by the game machine 1 will be described. The gun shooting game is a type of game in which a gun type controller 5 is used to aim at a shooting target in the game screen. In the game, points are given according to the shooting results such as shooting accuracy. And each user competes for the score.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the content of the game screen. As shown in FIG. 4, the game screen 30 a includes a background image 31 and a shooting position image 32. The background image 31 is an image showing a field where the gun shooting game is developed. The shooting position image 32 is an image showing the shooting position, that is, the position in the field currently targeted by the gun-type controller 5. Therefore, by moving the gun-type controller 5, the position of the shooting position image 32 in the game screen 30a changes.

  Further, the information providing image 33 may be displayed on the game screen 30a. The information providing image 33 is an image for providing various types of information. In the example of FIG. 4, an image representing a space surrounded by a plurality of buildings is displayed as the background image 31. Further, an information providing image 33 is displayed so as to partially overlap the upper right portion of the building on the left side of the background image 31. In the information providing image 33, information “mission 1” is displayed as information on the mission to be played. On the other hand, the shooting position image 32 is arranged at a position slightly to the right of the center. When “mission 1” is started, an image to be shot appears at an appropriate time in the game screen 30a. The user is required to perform an operation of moving the gun-type controller 5 so that the shooting position image 32 is positioned at the position to be shot and aiming at an appropriate time. As an example, the game progresses through such an operation.

  The game screen 30a is formed by combining a transmission image of the transmission type monitor 6a and a basic screen of the projection surface 6b. The example of FIG. 4 shows a case where the information providing image 33 is formed by a combination of a transparent image and a basic screen. In this case, the information providing image 33 functions as an object image of the present invention.

  With reference to FIG. 5, the information providing image 33 formed by the combination of the transparent image and the basic screen will be further described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a combination of a transparent image and a basic screen. The example of FIG. 5 shows the basic screen BS of the projection surface 6b, the display surface DS of the transmissive monitor 6a, and the game screen 30a arranged in order from the top. As shown in FIG. 5, the basic screen BS includes a background image 31 and a shooting position image 32 that form a game screen 30a. Furthermore, the basic screen BS includes an underlay image 33a as a combination image. The underlay image 33a is an image in which a range corresponding to the information providing image 33 is painted white. The underlay image 33 a is arranged at a position corresponding to the information providing image 33. On the other hand, information corresponding to “mission 1” provided by the information providing image 33 is not displayed on the basic screen BS. In the example of FIG. 5, a broken line is displayed around the underlying image 33a to show the shape and range of the underlying image 33a, but such a broken line is not displayed on the actual basic screen BS. .

  On the other hand, on the display surface DS of the transmissive monitor 6a, a transmissive image 33b is arranged at a position corresponding to the information providing image 33. The transparent image 33b includes a frame image FI and a character image LI. The frame image FI shows the range of the transparent image 33b. The character image LI shows characters (information) to be arranged on the information providing image 33. In addition, an opaque black is colored in both the frame image FI and the character image LI. On the other hand, a transparent color white is colored in a portion other than the character image LI in the frame image FI. In addition, the other part of the display surface DS is transparent to the background. As a result, when the projection surface 6b is viewed through the display surface DS, the game screen 30a is formed.

  Specifically, since the portion other than the transparent image 33b on the display surface DS transmits the background, the background image 31 and the shooting position image 32 of the basic screen BS positioned at the rear are displayed. Further, white is colored in the portion of the transparent image 33b other than the frame image FI and the character image LI. For this reason, these portions also pass through the background. An underlay image 33a is arranged at the position of the transparent image 33b of the basic screen BS. As a result, the white color transmitted through the transmission image 33b is reinforced by the base image 33a.

  On the other hand, opaque color black is used for the frame image FI and the character image LI. For this reason, since these do not transmit the background, the frame image FI and the character image LI are displayed on the underlying image 33a. As a result, the base image 33a reinforces the white color that is the transmission color, and the display of the transmission image 33b is emphasized. That is, the information providing image 33 is configured such that the underlying image 33a enhances the transmitted image 33b by suppressing the transmission of a specific color. In this way, the information providing image 33 is formed by combining the transparent image 33b and the underlying image 33a. A game screen 30a as shown in FIG. 4 is formed by the information providing image 33, the background image 31, and the shooting position image 32. In this case, the information providing image 33 further functions as an enhanced image of the present invention.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where the base image 33a is not displayed on the basic screen BS in the example of FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the base image BS is not displayed at the position of the information providing image 33 on the basic screen BS, and the background image 31 is displayed. In this case, the portion of the transparent image 33b other than the frame image FI and the character image LI transmits the background and displays the background image 31. For this reason, the information providing image 33 is not formed on the game screen 30b in which the transparent image 33b and the basic screen BS are combined, and the transparent image 33b is merely arranged on the basic screen BS. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, on the game screen 30b, the background image 31 is displayed in the white portion of the transparent image 33b, and information to be conveyed to the user is very difficult to see. Such a phenomenon is eliminated by combining the transmission image 33b and the underlying image 33a.

  Further, a predetermined distance D is provided between the transmission type monitor 6a and the projection surface 6b. For this reason, a perspective relationship is formed on the user's line of sight between the transmission type monitor 6a and the projection surface 6b. As a result, if the underlying image 33a is formed in the same size and shape as the frame image FI of the transparent image 33b, the transparent image 33b may not be properly reinforced. Therefore, the size and shape of the underlying image 33a are adjusted according to the position of the transmission image 33b in consideration of the perspective relationship by the predetermined interval D. That is, the size, shape, and the like of the base image 33a change according to the position where the base image 33a is to be arranged.

  The relationship between the base image 33a and the transmission image 33b will be further described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of adjustment of the base image 33a in consideration of the predetermined interval D. FIG. In addition, the example of FIG. 7 illustrates a case where the transmission image 33b corresponding to the example of FIG. 5 or 6 is located near the center of the display surface DS. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, when the frame image FI of the transparent image 33b is viewed on the basis of the user's line of sight, the black frame EF larger than the broken line frame AF indicating the size of the actual frame image FI on the basic screen BS. The size is required as a size corresponding to the frame image FI. For this reason, if the underlying image 33a is set to the broken line frame AF, the underlying image 33a appears smaller than the frame image FI to the user. As a result, a gap H is generated between the frame image FI and the underlying image 33a, and the background image 31 is displayed in the gap. In order to avoid such a phenomenon, in this case, the size of the underlying image 33a is enlarged and displayed from the size of the broken line frame AF to the black frame EF.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a situation before the base image 33a is enlarged in FIG. In the example of FIG. 8, the display surface DS is displayed larger than the basic screen BS for convenience of explanation. As shown in FIG. 8, when the base image 33a is displayed in the size of the broken line frame AF corresponding to the actual frame image FI, the base image 33a becomes smaller than the frame image FI due to the influence of the predetermined interval D. Then, the image enters the inside of the frame image FI. A gap H is generated between the underlying image 33a and the frame image FI, and the background image 31 is displayed there. In such a case, it is difficult to see from the user. Therefore, the base image 33a is enlarged to a size corresponding to the frame image FI as indicated by an arrow in consideration of the predetermined interval D.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a state after the base image 33a is enlarged in the example of FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the underlay image 33a is enlarged so as to fill the gap H, and spreads over the entire area inside the frame image FI. As a result, the background image 31 displayed inside the frame image FI is hidden by the underlying image 33a, and the visibility of the characters of “mission 1” is improved.

  Further, the user views the game screen 30 while operating the gun-type controller 5. The gun-type controller 5 is disposed near the center of the monitor unit 6. For this reason, when the position of the transmission image 33b is shifted from the vicinity of the center in the left-right direction or the up-down direction, these images are viewed in the oblique direction from the vicinity of the center (installation position of the gun type controller 5) to the left-right direction or the up-down direction. Seen in As a result, there is a large difference between the transparent image 33b and the underlying image 33a in the left-right direction or the vertical direction. In this case, the base image 33a and the transparent image 33b do not appear to coincide with each other simply by enlarging the size of the base image 33a uniformly. Therefore, in this case, the adjustment of extending the size of the base image 33a in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction from the size corresponding to the actual transmission image 33b (enlarging only a specific portion) is performed on the base image 33a. In this case, when viewed from the user, the center positions of the transparent image 33b and the underlying image 33a seem to match, but the actual center positions when the center positions are compared with reference to the display surface DS or the projection surface 6b. May be slightly off.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of adjustment of the base image 33a when the transparent image 33b is displayed on the left side of the center. In this case, the user views the transmitted image 33b with a line of sight obliquely from the center to the left. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 10, a larger gap Hl is formed on the left side between the broken line frame AF and the frame image FI than in the upper and lower sides. On the other hand, there may be no gap on the right side. In this case, the underlying image 33a is not only enlarged at an equal ratio to maintain the shape of the transmission image 33b, but is further biased to the left side so as to fill the left gap H1, and only this portion is enlarged. That is, the underlay image 33a is adjusted not only at an equal ratio but also at a specific portion so as to match the transparent image 33b when viewed from the user.

  As a result of such adjustment, the shape of the underlying image 33a is different in the ratio in the left-right direction compared to the shape of the actual transmission image 33b. That is, the shape of the underlay image 33a and the shape of the transparent image 33b are the same as viewed from the user, but are actually different. Furthermore, when the transparent image 33b and the underlying image 33a are viewed from the front rather than in an oblique direction, there is a possibility that the center positions thereof are shifted. For this reason, when these are viewed from the front, the size and shape may not always match. Thus, the size, shape, and the like of the base image 33a and the transmission image 33b are adjusted according to the position in consideration of the predetermined distance D.

  Next, another example of a combination of the transparent image 33b and the basic screen BS will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the content of the game screen 30c according to another example. As shown in FIG. 11, a game screen 30 c according to another example includes a background image 31, an instruction image 40, and a status character image 41. The background image 31 is as described above. The status character image 41 is an image showing the user status in the game in characters. The instruction image 40 is an image for the user to input an instruction to advance the game. In addition, when there is no need to distinguish the game screens 30a to 30c, the game screens 30 may be referred to as game screens 30.

  On the other hand, FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transparent image 33b and the basic screen BS that form the game screen 30c of FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, on the display surface DS, a status character image 41 and a circular image 42 are displayed as a transparent image 33b. The circular image 42 is an image corresponding to the circular portion inside the instruction image 40. On the other hand, the basic screen BS includes an underlay image 33a and a background image 31. Further, an image having a plurality of protrusions protruding radially from the center is used as the underlying image 33a. White is used inside the underlay image 33a. The underlay image 33a is formed in a circular shape larger than the circular image 42 so that the circular image 42 can be accommodated therein. An instruction image 40 is formed by combining the base image 33a and the circular image 42.

  Specifically, the base image 33a and the circular image 42 are combined so that the circular image 42 is contained inside and the base image 33a forms the outer periphery of the instruction image 40. As a result, the white portion of the circular image 42 is reinforced and the circular image 42 is emphasized so as to stand out. That is, the base image 33a is used so that the circular image 42 including the image for instructing is more conspicuous. On the other hand, the status character image 41 is used as it is and is combined so as to be positioned on the basic screen BS. As a result, there is an effect that characters are written on the background included in the background image 31. As described above, the combination of the transparent image 33b and the basic screen BS may be used for various effects such as making the characters more visible and making the transparent image 33b more noticeable.

  Next, the image arrangement process will be described. The image arrangement process is executed to display the basic screen BS. More specifically, the image arrangement process is a process for arranging the base image 33a in an appropriate size and shape at an appropriate position on the basic screen BS. As an example, the image arrangement process is realized by the control unit 10 through the routine of FIG. Moreover, the routine of FIG. 13 is performed through the game provision part 23 of the control unit 10 as an example. The control unit 10 executes various other well-known processes and the like, but detailed description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of an image arrangement processing routine for realizing image arrangement processing. As an example, the routine of FIG. 13 is executed each time the transmission image 33b is displayed on the transmission monitor 6a. When the routine of FIG. 13 is started, the game providing unit 23 first determines whether or not the base image 33a is necessary in step S11. This determination is performed based on, for example, the type of the displayed transparent image 33b. That is, as an example, the transparent image 33b may be classified in advance according to the type of the base image 33a to be used at the time of display. In step S11, as an example, it is determined whether or not the base image 33a is necessary according to the type of the transparent image 33b. If this determination result is a negative result, the game providing unit 23 skips the subsequent processing and ends the current routine.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is a positive result, that is, if it is determined that the base image 33a is necessary, the game providing unit 23 proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the game providing unit 23 acquires the position of the transparent image 33b on the display surface DS.

  In subsequent step S13, the game providing unit 23 obtains an underlay image 33a to be displayed. This acquisition is realized, for example, by determining the type of the underlying image 33a to be displayed based on the determination result in step S11 and acquiring the corresponding image from the image data.

  In the next step S14, the game providing unit 23 adjusts the base image 33a. Specifically, as an example, the game providing unit 23 adjusts the base image 33a as follows in step S14. The game providing unit 23 first acquires the orientation of the gun-type controller 5. Next, the game providing unit 23 determines the user's line of sight. For example, the user's line of sight is determined according to the position of the transparent image 33b with reference to the position of the user's eyes. Further, the position of the user's eyes is, for example, a predetermined position above the gun-type controller 5 (when the user plays upright, the chair is used when there is a play chair or the like based on the average height) Are set in advance in a fixed manner based on the height of each. Then, the line of sight is determined based on the position of the virtual eye and the position of the transmission image 33b. Subsequently, based on the determination result, the perspective relationship between the transmission image 33b and the underlying image 33a is determined in consideration of a predetermined interval D. More specifically, a difference in position, shape, and size between the transmission image 33b and the underlay image 33a, which may occur when the predetermined interval D is considered with reference to the determined user's line of sight, is determined. Then, based on the determination result, the underlying image 33a is adjusted. That is, the position, shape, and size of the underlay image 33a are formed so that the underlay image 33a appropriately forms a positional relationship that emphasizes the transparent image 33b when the predetermined interval D is taken into consideration based on the determined user's line of sight. Adjust. As an example, the game providing unit 23 thus adjusts the underlying image 33a in step S14.

  In subsequent step S15, the game providing unit 23 arranges the adjusted underlay image 33a at an appropriate position corresponding to the transmitted image 33b based on the adjustment result in step S14, and ends the current routine. Thereby, the base image 33a is arranged at the position of the transparent image 33b so as to reinforce the transparent image 33b. At that time, the position, shape, and size of the underlay image 33a are adjusted in consideration of the predetermined interval D in accordance with the position of the transparent image 33b and the user's line of sight. Note that in step S14 in FIG. 13, the position or line of sight of the user's eyes may be determined in real time using a device that tracks the position or line of sight of the eyes. Furthermore, the image data includes in advance an underlay image 33a corresponding to each position of the transparent image 33b when the virtual eye position is used as a reference, that is, an underlay image 33a that has been adjusted by the same adjustment as in step S14. May be. In step S13, the base image 33a corresponding to the position of the transparent image 33b may be acquired. In this case, step S14 may be omitted.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the monitor unit 6 is configured to provide the game screen 30 by a combination of the transparent image 33b and the basic screen BS. In addition, an underlying image 33a is arranged on the basic screen BS as an image to be combined with the transparent image 33b at a position corresponding to the transparent image 33b. Then, an information providing image 33 to be included in the game screen 30 is formed by a combination of the transparent image 33b and the underlying image 33a. As a result, as described above, the transmission of the transmission image 33b can be suppressed by using the underlying image 33a. Thereby, since the disadvantage of the transparent image 33b can be eliminated by using the underlying image 33a, the limitation in using the transparent image 33b can be suppressed.

  Specifically, for example, characters (information) included in the transparent image 33b can be emphasized using the base image 33a. Thereby, it is possible to make it easier to see images of characters and the like included in the transparent image 33b. In addition, characters of various colors including the specific color can be used as the transparent image 33b.

  Further, since the basic screen BS and the transmission image 33b are combined while the predetermined interval D is interposed, it is possible to give a stereoscopic effect to the information providing image 33 and the like. Further, the underlay image 33a can be used for enhancing the stereoscopic effect. Thereby, the effect of the effect using the transmission image 33b can be improved. That is, the characteristics of the transparent image 33b can be effectively reflected in the effect on the game screen 30. In this way, since the characteristics of the transparent image 33b can be further utilized while suppressing the limitation of the transparent image 33b, the range of effects of the transparent image 33b can be expanded.

  Further, the size and the like of the underlying image 33a are adjusted in consideration of a predetermined interval D according to the position of the transparent image 33b. Thereby, the influence of the predetermined | prescribed space | interval D and eyes | visual_axis can be reflected on the magnitude | size etc. of the basement image 33a. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a difference in size or the like between the transmission image 33b and the underlying image 33a that is visually generated by the predetermined interval D. Accordingly, an image obtained by combining the transmission image 33b and the base image 33a, such as the information providing image 33, can be appropriately emphasized. As a result, for example, an appropriate stereoscopic effect can be given to the information providing image 33 or the like. And the interest property of a game can be improved by these.

  In the above embodiment, the control unit 10 of the game machine 1 functions as the position acquisition unit and the image arrangement unit of the present invention by providing the routine of FIG. 13 through the game providing unit 23.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented in an appropriate form. For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the projector 6c is used as the rear display device. However, the rear display device is not limited to such a form. Various display devices capable of displaying the basic screen BS may be used as the rear display device. The same applies to the front display device. That is, the front display device is not limited to a transmissive liquid crystal display. Various display devices capable of displaying a transmission image may be used as the front display device.

  In the above-described embodiment, the transparent image 33b is emphasized using a specific color for the underlying image 33a. However, the enhancement of the transparent image 33b is not limited to such a form. Various modes may be adopted as emphasis of the transparent image 33b. Further, the target image formed by the combination of the transparent image 33b and the underlying image 33a is not limited to an image that emphasizes the transparent image 33b. For example, an image that makes the transparent image 33b difficult to see may be employed as the underlying image 33a. That is, as the target image, for example, an image in which the transparent image 33b is hidden or an image that is difficult to see may be employed.

  In the above-described form, the game machine 1 provides a gun shooting game as an example. However, the game provided by the game machine 1 is not limited to such a game. For example, each game machine 1 may provide various games such as an action game, a role playing game, a simulation game, and a music game. Such a game may include a pachinko, a slot game (including a so-called pachislot), or the like. Therefore, the game machine of the present invention includes a game machine (such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine (including a pachislot machine)) that provides a pachinko machine, a slot game, or the like. Furthermore, the game machine 1 is not limited to a commercial game machine. As the game machine 1, for example, an appropriate form such as a home-use game machine or a portable game machine may be adopted.

  Hereinafter, an example of the present invention obtained from the above contents will be described. In addition, in the following description, in order to make an understanding of this invention easy, the reference sign of the accompanying drawing was attached in parenthesis, but this invention is not limited to the form of illustration by it.

  The game machine of the present invention includes a front display device (6a) that displays a transparent image (33b) through which a specific color is transmitted, and a basic screen (BS) that forms a game screen (30) by being combined with the transparent image. And a rear display device (6c) disposed behind the front display device so that the basic screen is seen through the transparent image and combined with the transparent image, and A position acquisition unit (10) that acquires the corresponding position of the basic screen corresponding to the position, and a target image (for example, the information providing image 33) combined with the transmission image based on the acquisition result of the position acquisition unit. ) Is arranged on the game screen, and the image arrangement means (10) for arranging the combination image (33a) to be combined with the transparent image at the corresponding position; It is provided.

  According to the present invention, in accordance with the position of the transparent image, the combination image to be combined with the transparent image is arranged in the background basic image. Then, a target image is formed on the game screen by combining the transparent image and the combination image. Therefore, for example, the transmission of the transmission image can be suppressed using the combination image. Thereby, the disadvantage of a transparent image can be eliminated using the image for combination. As a result, it is possible to suppress restrictions when using a transparent image. Furthermore, it is possible to enhance the transparent image using the combination image and improve the effect of the effect using the transparent image. That is, the characteristics of the transmitted image can be effectively reflected in the effect. In this way, it is possible to further utilize the characteristics of the transmission image while suppressing the limitation of the transmission image. As a result, the width of the effect of the transmitted image that transmits the specific color can be expanded.

  In one aspect of the game machine of the present invention, the combination image may be configured to form an enhanced image (for example, the information providing image 33) that enhances the transparent image as the target image. In this case, the transmission image is emphasized by the combination image. Thereby, the width | variety of the effect of the permeation | transmission image which permeate | transmits a specific color can be expanded more effectively.

  In one aspect of the game machine of the present invention, the specific image is used for the combination image, and the emphasized image enhances the transparent image by the combination image suppressing transmission of the specific color. It may be configured as follows. In this case, the transmission of the transmission image is suppressed using the combination image. Thereby, the restriction | limiting in the case of utilizing a transmission image can be suppressed more effectively.

  In one aspect of the game machine of the present invention, a predetermined distance (D) is provided in front and rear between the front display device and the rear display device, and the image placement unit takes the predetermined distance into account. Depending on the position where the image for combination is arranged, at least one of the shape and size of the image for combination may be changed. In this case, the influence of the predetermined interval can be reflected on the size of the combination image. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a difference in size or the like between the transmission image and the combination image that is visually generated at a predetermined interval.

  Various display devices may be used as the front display device and the rear display device. For example, in one aspect of the game machine of the present invention, a projector (6c) that projects the basic screen onto a projection surface (6b) may be used as the rear display device.

  The control method of the present invention includes a front display device (6a) that displays a transparent image (33b) through which a specific color is transmitted, and a basic screen (BS) that forms a game screen (30) by being combined with the transparent image. And a rear display device (6c) disposed behind the front display device so that the basic screen is seen through the transparent image and combined with the transparent image. A position acquisition procedure for acquiring a corresponding position of the basic screen corresponding to the position of the transmission image, and a transmission image based on the acquisition result of the position acquisition procedure; A combination to be combined with the transparent image at the corresponding position so that a target image (for example, the information providing image 33) is formed on the game screen by being combined. And image placement procedure to place the use images, those for execution.

  The computer program for a game machine of the present invention forms a game screen (30) by combining the front display device (6a) for displaying a transparent image (33b) through which a specific color is transmitted and the transparent image. A rear display device (6c) disposed on the rear side of the front display device so that the basic screen (BS) is displayed and the basic screen is seen through the transparent image and combined with the transparent image. And a computer (10) incorporated in the game machine (1) including: a position acquisition unit that acquires a corresponding position of the basic screen corresponding to the position of the transparent image, and an acquisition result of the position acquisition unit The target image (for example, the information providing image 33) is formed in front of the corresponding position so as to be formed on the game screen in combination with the transparent image. Those that are configured to function as the image placement means for placing the combined image to be combined with the transmission image. By executing the control method or the computer program of the present invention, the game machine of the present invention can be realized.

1 Game console 6a Transmission type monitor (front display device)
6b Projection surface 6c Projector (rear display device)
10 Control unit (computer, position acquisition means, image arrangement means)
30 Game screen 33 Information providing image (target image, emphasized image)
33b Transparent image BS Basic screen D Predetermined interval

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A front display device that displays a transparent image through which a specific color is transmitted;
A basic screen that forms a game screen is displayed in combination with the transparent image, and the basic display is displayed behind the front display device so as to be combined with the transparent image when viewed through the transparent image. A rear display device disposed;
Arrangement corresponding to one of the corresponding position of the basic screen corresponding to the position of the transparent image and the position where the transparent image is to be arranged when the basic screen includes a combination image to be combined with the transparent image. Position acquisition means for acquiring a position;
Based on the acquisition result of the position acquisition unit, the transmission image and said combined image are combined so that the image of interest is formed on the game screen, the transmission image and the combined image to the position Image placement means for placing an image for placement corresponding to any one of
With
Between the front display device and the rear display device, a predetermined interval is provided in front and back,
Said image layout means, taking into account the viewing direction of the predetermined interval and the user, depending on the position of arranging the placement images, changing at least one of the position and shape of the arrangement for image, that A game machine that features. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the image arrangement unit uses a virtual line-of-sight direction preset based on a predetermined reference as the line-of-sight direction of the user.   The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the combination image is configured to form an enhanced image that enhances the transparent image as the target image.   The specific image is used for the combination image,
  The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the enhanced image is configured such that the combined image enhances the transmitted image by suppressing transmission of the specific color.   The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a projector that projects the basic screen onto a projection surface is used as the rear display device.   The computer program comprised so that the computer provided with the said front display apparatus and the said back display apparatus might be functioned as a game machine as described in any one of Claims 1-4.

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