JP6363131B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines equipped with a liquid crystal display device and displaying various images and videos as effects on the liquid crystal display device are widely known. However, in recent years, a gaming machine that has a projector instead of a liquid crystal display and displays various images and videos emitted from the projector on a screen has appeared.

  For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a technique related to a gaming machine equipped with a projector having a focus adjustment function. According to the following Patent Document 1, even in a gaming machine equipped with a movable screen, the projector performs focus adjustment in accordance with the movement of the movable screen, so that a sharp image that is always in focus can be obtained. It is described that it can be displayed on the screen.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-10529

  However, since the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 always displays a sharp image in focus on the screen, the image displayed on the screen, such as intentionally blurring the image displayed on the screen, is displayed. It is not possible to produce an effect with adjusted visibility. Moreover, in the technique of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the effect is expressed by the light emission of only the projector, the effect that exceeds the upper limit of the brightness of light that the projector can irradiate the screen cannot be performed. Therefore, with the technique of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is not possible to perform a gorgeous effect that attracts the attention of the player by an effect using a projector.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gorgeous effect that attracts the attention of the player by adjusting the visibility of the image displayed on the screen and using light that exceeds the upper limit of the brightness that can be irradiated by the video equipment. An object is to provide an executable game machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention includes a control means 500 that controls the progress and performance of the game, a display unit that displays various information toward the outside, and an image based on the progress of the game by the control means 500. In the gaming machine 10 including the irradiation unit 90 for irradiation, the display unit includes a projection unit 92 on which an image irradiated by the irradiation unit 90 is displayed, and the control unit 500 includes the projection unit 92. A lighting control means 520 that controls the brightness of the adjustment means 88 capable of adjusting the visibility of the image displayed on the display, and the adjustment means 88 is disposed at least partly around the irradiation means 90, and the irradiation means 90 and the adjusting means 88, the in the same direction to shine the projection target means 92, in a predetermined effect to be controlled by the control unit 500, the irradiation unit 90, to the projection target means 92, various The above-mentioned lighting control The means 520 causes the adjusting means 88 to emit light at a brightness higher than the brightness of the various images, making the player unable to recognize the various images, and then lowering the brightness of the various images at a predetermined opportunity. The adjusting means 88 is caused to emit light or extinguish with brightness so that the player can recognize the various images .

According to this configuration, the lighting control unit 520 controls the luminance of the adjustment unit 88 according to the image irradiated on the projection unit 92 by the irradiation unit 90, thereby controlling the image displayed on the projection unit 92. Visibility can be adjusted.
Further, according to this configuration, during the predetermined production, the irradiation unit 90 continuously irradiates various images to the projection unit 92, and the lighting control unit 520 has higher brightness than the various images. The adjusting means 88 can emit light with brightness. Therefore, according to this configuration, after making the player unrecognizable various images that the irradiation unit 90 irradiates the projection unit 92, the lighting control unit 520 has various image brightnesses at a predetermined opportunity. By making the adjustment means 88 emit light or extinguish at a lower brightness, it is possible for the player to recognize various images. Therefore, according to this configuration, an image different from the image displayed once on the projection means 92 can be shown to the player once during a predetermined performance, and the variation of the performance pattern can be widened to enhance the game's interest. Can be increased.

  In addition, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the lighting control unit 520 further includes the lighting unit 90 to the projection unit 92 during a predetermined effect controlled by the control unit 500. The adjustment means 88 is caused to emit light with a luminance higher than that of the irradiated image.

  According to this configuration, the lighting control unit 520 can cause the adjustment unit 88 to emit light with a luminance higher than the luminance of the image irradiated from the irradiation unit 90 to the projection unit 92 during a predetermined effect. Therefore, according to this configuration, light exceeding the upper limit of the brightness that can be irradiated by the video equipment is used by the light emission of the irradiation unit 90 and the adjustment unit 88 that emits light with higher brightness than the light emission of the irradiation unit 90. It is possible to perform an effect, and it is possible to execute a gorgeous effect that attracts the attention of the player.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the lighting control means 520 further gradually increases the luminance of the light source of the adjusting means 88 during a predetermined effect controlled by the control means 500. Thus, control is performed to increase the luminance of the light source of the adjusting unit 88 to be higher than the luminance of the image irradiated from the irradiation unit 90 to the projection unit 92.

  According to this configuration, the lighting control unit 520 gradually increases the luminance of the light source of the adjustment unit 88 during a predetermined performance, thereby allowing the image irradiated from the irradiation unit 90 to the projection unit 92. The brightness of the light source of the adjusting means 88 can be made higher than the brightness. Therefore, according to this configuration, the light emission of the irradiation unit 90 and the light emission of the adjustment unit 88 that gradually exceeds the luminance of the light emission of the irradiation unit 90 exceeded the upper limit of the brightness that can be irradiated by the video equipment. An effect can be performed using light, and a gorgeous effect that attracts the attention of the player can be executed.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention includes a control means 500 that controls the progress and performance of the game, a display unit that displays various information toward the outside, and an image based on the progress of the game by the control means 500. In the gaming machine 10 including the irradiation unit 90 for irradiation, the display unit includes a projection unit 92 on which an image irradiated by the irradiation unit 90 is displayed, and the control unit 500 includes the projection unit 92. A lighting control means 520 that controls the brightness of the adjustment means 88 capable of adjusting the visibility of the image displayed on the display, and the adjustment means 88 is disposed at least partly around the irradiation means 90, and the irradiation means 90 and the adjustment means 88 illuminate the projection means 92 from the same direction , and during the predetermined effect controlled by the control means 500, the irradiation means 90 The lighting control means 520 emits an image. The light intensity of the light source of the adjusting means 88 is gradually increased while the light intensity of the light source of the adjusting means 88 is gradually increased to increase the brightness of the light source of the adjusting means 88. It is characterized by performing control that makes recognition impossible.

According to this configuration, the lighting control unit 520 controls the luminance of the adjustment unit 88 according to the image irradiated on the projection unit 92 by the irradiation unit 90, thereby controlling the image displayed on the projection unit 92. Visibility can be adjusted.
Further , according to this configuration, during the predetermined performance, the irradiation unit 90 irradiates the projection unit 92 with a predetermined image, and the lighting control unit 520 gradually increases the luminance of the light source of the adjustment unit 88. It can emit light while strengthening. Therefore, according to this configuration, the luminance of the light source of the adjusting unit 88 becomes higher than the luminance of the predetermined image, so that the predetermined image can be gradually made unrecognizable by the player. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to show the player that the image displayed on the projection means 92 is gradually blurred during a predetermined performance, and the variation of the performance pattern is widened. It can enhance interest.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the lighting control unit 520 gradually reduces the luminance of the light source of the adjusting unit 88 during a predetermined performance controlled by the control unit 500. Thus, control is performed to lower the luminance of the light source of the adjusting unit 88 than the luminance of the image irradiated from the irradiation unit 90 to the projection unit 92.

  According to this configuration, the lighting control unit 520 gradually reduces the luminance of the light source of the adjustment unit 88 during a predetermined performance, thereby allowing the image irradiated from the irradiation unit 90 to the projection unit 92. The brightness of the light source of the adjusting means 88 can be made lower than the brightness. Therefore, according to this configuration, the luminance of the light source of the adjusting unit 88 is lower than the luminance of the predetermined image, so that the predetermined image can be gradually recognized by the player. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to show the player that the image displayed on the projection means 92 gradually becomes clear, and to increase the interest of the game by spreading the variation of the production pattern Can do.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention includes a control means 500 that controls the progress and performance of the game, a display unit that displays various information toward the outside, and an image based on the progress of the game by the control means 500. In the gaming machine 10 including the irradiation unit 90 for irradiation, the display unit includes a projection unit 92 on which an image irradiated by the irradiation unit 90 is displayed, and the control unit 500 includes the projection unit 92. A lighting control means 520 that controls the brightness of the adjustment means 88 capable of adjusting the visibility of the image displayed on the display, and the adjustment means 88 is disposed at least partly around the irradiation means 90, and the irradiation means 90 and the adjustment means 88 illuminate the projection means 92 from the same direction , and during the predetermined effect controlled by the control means 500, the irradiation means 90 The lighting control means 520 emits an image. Is that the adjustment means 88 emits light with a brightness higher than the brightness of the predetermined image, and after making the predetermined image unrecognizable to the player, gradually reducing the brightness of the light source of the adjustment means 88, Control is performed such that the brightness of the light source of the adjusting means 88 is lower than the brightness of the predetermined image, and the player can recognize the predetermined image.

According to this configuration, the lighting control unit 520 controls the luminance of the adjustment unit 88 according to the image irradiated on the projection unit 92 by the irradiation unit 90, thereby controlling the image displayed on the projection unit 92. Visibility can be adjusted.
Further , according to this configuration, during the predetermined production, the irradiation unit 90 irradiates the projection unit 92 with a predetermined image, and the lighting control unit 520 has a luminance higher than the luminance of the predetermined image. The adjusting means 88 can emit light. Therefore, according to this configuration, after making the predetermined image unrecognizable by the player, the luminance of the light source of the adjusting unit 88 is gradually weakened, so that the luminance of the light source of the adjusting unit 88 is higher than the luminance of the predetermined image. The luminance is lowered, and a predetermined image can be recognized by the player. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to show the player that the image displayed on the projection means 92 gradually becomes clear, and to increase the interest of the game by spreading the variation of the production pattern Can do.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the display surface of the projection unit 92 on which the image irradiated by the irradiation unit 90 is displayed is a curved surface that is convex forward. It is formed.
According to this configuration, the display surface of the projection unit 92 is formed in a curved surface that is convex toward the front, so that when the image is irradiated by the irradiation unit 90, the projection unit 92 Compared to a flat display surface, the image irradiated by the irradiation means 90 can be expressed more three-dimensionally.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the adjusting means 88 is a full color LED, and the lighting control means 520 controls the hue of the full color LED.

  According to this configuration, since the adjusting unit 88 can emit light in full color, the light of the adjusting unit 88 that emits light in full color can be added to the light emission of the irradiation unit 90, and the variation of the production pattern can be expanded. Can enhance the interest of For example, according to this configuration, when the light emitted to the projection means 92 by the irradiation means 90 is “red”, the adjustment means 88 emits light in “blue” to display on the projection means 92. The displayed image can be “purple”.

It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a schematic front view of a gaming machine. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a schematic front enlarged view of a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic enlarged perspective view of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a block diagram which shows the input of a gaming machine, control, and an output. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of a production | presentation state. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which showed the flow of the pattern A of the roulette effect in time series. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which showed the flow of the pattern B of the roulette effect in time series. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which showed the flow of the pattern C of the roulette effect in time series. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which showed the flow of the pattern D of the roulette effect in time series. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which showed the flow of the pattern A and the pattern B of a silhouette production in time series. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the pattern A of a roulette effect. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the pattern B of a roulette effect. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the pattern C of a roulette effect. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the pattern D of a roulette effect. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the pattern A of a silhouette effect. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the pattern B of a silhouette effect.

(Game machine 10)
In the present specification, in each explanation location, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it is seen from the gaming machine 10 to the player in front of the player that is facing the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the side is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” mean the left direction and the right direction when viewed from the player. Similarly, the up and down directions such as “up” and “down” mean the upward direction and the downward direction when viewed from the player. Similarly, in the description of each member, when a definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means a direction viewed from the player in a state where each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.
A slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

(Case 12, Front door 14)
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so that the front opening can be opened and closed. And.

(Rotating reel 62)
At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. In the approximate center of the upper panel 20, there is a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left, central rotating reel 66 on the center, right rotating reel 68 on the right) from the front. A transparent symbol display window 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window 16 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 stops. . The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. It is. The rotary reel 62 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, there are three drive motors (not shown), a total of three rotary reels 62 respectively rotated by the respective drive motors, and the drive motors. And a reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotary reel 62 is disposed.

(Director 70)
The front door 14 is formed with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning of the lottery by sound, light, image, video (hereinafter referred to as “video”), and the like. The effect device 70 is disposed on the front door 14, and includes a speaker 72, a display device 84, an effect lamp 78, a projector 90, and a projector lamp 88. The rotating reel 62 is normally used for the progress of the game, but in the state where the progress of the game is stopped, an effect device is provided by showing an effect (so-called reel effect) by a behavior different from the normal rotation operation. Also used as a kind of 70.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.

(Display device 84)
The display device 84 is a display device for displaying various images on the screen, and is a liquid crystal display device for displaying images including moving images.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed on the left and right of the lower portion of the front door 14.

(Projector 90)
The projector 90 is disposed on the right side of the display device 84 and irradiates an image or the like on a screen 92 to be described later.
Although not shown, the projector 90 includes a projection device that magnifies and irradiates an image and the like, and an image transmission device that sends the image and the like to the projection device.
In the projector 90, the image or the like is displayed on the screen 92 by the projection device irradiating the screen 92 with the image or the like transmitted to the projection device by the image and the like transmitter.

Specifically, the projection apparatus includes a projection lens, a liquid crystal panel, and a light source lamp (not shown).
Predetermined video information (for example, a character) is sent from the video transmitter to the liquid crystal panel, and the video information is displayed in color on the liquid crystal panel.
Then, the information such as the video displayed in color is enlarged by the light source lamp through the projection lens and displayed on the screen 92. Through these steps, the enlarged predetermined information such as video is displayed in color on a screen 92 described later.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the video transmitter etc. includes a video memory storing various video data, a CPU, and the like. A command or the like indicating which video or the like is to be displayed can be input to the CPU of the video or the like transmitter.

In the present embodiment, the image or the like by the projector 90 is irradiated from behind the screen 92, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the projector 90 may be configured to reflect an image or the like with a reflecting mirror and irradiate the image or the like on the screen 92, or may be configured to irradiate an image or the like by a projection device from the front of the screen 92.
Further, the positional relationship among the projector 90, the projector lamp 88, and the screen 92 is not limited to the positional relationship described above. For example, the projector 90 may be disposed on the front side (outside) of the screen 92, and the projector lamp 88 may be disposed on the back side (inside) of the screen 92.
Here, “projector 90” corresponds to “irradiation means” in the present invention.

(Projector lamp 88)
The projector lamp 88 is disposed around the projector 90. In the present embodiment, a full color LED is used as the projector lamp 88. The projector lamp 88 is capable of adjusting the visibility of an image displayed on the screen 92. The projector lamp 88 is not limited to be disposed so as to surround the projector 90, but may be disposed at a part of the periphery of the projector 90.
Here, “projector lamp 88” corresponds to “adjusting means” in the present invention.

(Screen 92)
The screen 92 is a member formed in a substantially egg shape disposed on the front door 14 so as to cover the projector 90 and the projector lamp 88. That is, the display surface of the screen 92 on which an image or the like irradiated by the projector 90 is displayed is formed in a curved surface that is convex forward (see FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, the screen 92 is formed of a milky white resin material. The screen 92 is not limited to the milky white resin material as long as it can display an image from the projector 90, and may be formed using another material.

In this way, the display surface of the screen 92 is formed in a curved surface that is convex forward, so that when the character's face is illuminated as an image or the like by the projector 90, the display surface of the screen 92 is displayed. Compared to a flat shape, the character's face can be expressed more three-dimensionally.
Here, the “screen 92” corresponds to the “projection means” in the present invention.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 includes an operation unit 30 that is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a condition for starting a game, a medal is inserted in advance from the medal insertion slot 38, and a credit function that can store up to 50 credit medals in the inside (the number of inserted coins as electronic data) Electronic storage and management function). Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.

(Checkout switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36 is provided for paying out all medals credited by the credit function.

(Stop switch 50)
On the left side of the settlement switch 36, three stop switches 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reels 62 by operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 62, and after the start of the display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62, the variation of the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation is started. This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 is provided for starting rotation of the rotary reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a max bet switch 34 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the change display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation.

(Max bed switch 34)
Above the start switch 40, there is provided a max bet switch 34 for substituting three medals by subtracting the number of medals that can be inserted until the maximum number of inserted medals (specifically, three) is reached from the number of credited medals. ing.
In addition to the max bet switch 34, or in place of the max bet switch 34, a single bet switch may be provided in which the number of credited medals is reduced by one and replaced with one medal.

(Storage and withdrawal means 24 etc.)
A rearward direction (backward direction) of the lower portion of the front door 14 is a so-called hopper unit that can store medals and pays out medals, as shown in FIG. A power supply device (not shown) for supplying power to each component is disposed along with a power switch that can be operated to turn on or shut off the power.

(Medal outlet 28 etc.)
At the lower part of the front door 14, a medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the storage payout means 24 is formed in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

(Explanation of game flow)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables a game to be started by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34 or inserting medals. Then, by depressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a role lottery is performed using a lottery table corresponding to each game state of the main control means 200 described later. Then, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotary reel 62 and the result of the winning lottery, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning lottery. The gaming machine 10 determines whether the combination of symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line (when the combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined combination is aligned on the line, depending on the combination of symbols 61 at the time of stoppage. (Hereinafter referred to as “active line 86”). When the player stops on the line, he / she will receive a predetermined profit such as winning a prize and paying out a predetermined number of medals. Give. As a result, one game is completed.

  “Effective line 86” means a line to be judged by the stop symbol judging means described later, and “winning” of a small role described later has a combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the role on the effective line 86. Means. The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is composed of only one connecting the middle stage of the left rotating reel 64, the middle stage of the middle rotating reel 66, and the middle stage of the right rotating reel 68, but is limited to this. is not. Further, a plurality of effective lines 86 may be provided instead of one.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 4, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 receives a main control means 200 for controlling the game state by advancing the game, and controls the effects according to the progress of the game, receiving information (commands) from the main control means 200. Sub-control means 500 for controlling the effect state is provided in order to perform the effect of notifying the player of information relating to game contents.

  Here, the operating state of the slot machine based on the control of the main control unit 200 is referred to as a gaming state, and the operating state of the slot machine based on the control of the sub-control unit 500 is referred to as an effect state. The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 500 are connected by one-way communication from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 500 in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the main control unit 200. Communication in the reverse direction from the control means 500 to the main control means 200 is not performed (that is, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 receives inputs from the max bet switch 34, the settlement switch 36, the start switch 40, and the stop switch 50, performs a role lottery, and controls the operations of the reel unit 60 and the storage / dispensing means 24. The sub-control unit 500 receives a signal from the main control unit 200 and controls the operation of the rendering device 70 including the speaker 72, the display device 84, the rendering lamp 78, the projector 90, and the projector lamp 88. To the output side of the sub-control means 500, a speaker 72 as a rendering device 70, a display device 84, a rendering lamp 78, a projector 90, and a projector lamp 88 are connected.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the main board having the main control means 200 and the sub board having the sub control means 500 are each housed in a dedicated board case. Specifically, the main control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control means 500 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part inside the housing 12 and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

  The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 500 are constituted by a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores a program executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a normal game that is normally performed is provided. In addition, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a replay time (RT) game in which the probability of winning a regame role (replay role) is set higher (or lower) than the normal game. . Further, the main control means 200 is provided with a bonus game that is executed by winning a bonus transition combination (see FIG. 5). These games are controlled by the main control means 200.

In the present embodiment, the ART state is provided as the effect state.
In the ART state, an AT game that assists to stop the combination of the symbols 61 related to the role on the active line 86 by notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50, the winning symbol 61, etc., and the RT game described above Are combined.
An AT game can be started when a predetermined start condition is achieved, and can be ended when a predetermined end condition is achieved.

  In addition, when transitioning from the normal performance state (so-called normal performance state) to the ART state, the transition is made from the normal performance state to the precursor performance state where an effect is given to give a sense of expectation that the art state may have been hit. To do. From this precursor effect state, the ART transition has been confirmed, and the state shifts to the ART ready state in which a special symbol (promotional replay) for changing the replay probability is waited for, and the specific symbol (promotional replay) The winning state shifts to the ART state (see FIG. 6).

(Main control means 200)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control means 200 according to the present embodiment performs at least control related to the progress of the game.
The main control means 200 is not particularly shown, but is a normal game control means for controlling a normal game which is a general game, a special state (a big bonus game, a regular game which is more advantageous than the normal game). Special state control means for controlling a bonus game, assist time, replay time, assist replay time, etc., part lottery means for performing a lottery concerning a predetermined winning combination based on a predetermined lottery probability, Stop control means for controlling rotation stop of the rotating reel 62, and stop symbol determining means for performing a winning determination process based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means and the stop symbol of the rotating reel 62, in a predetermined case Are provided with medal payout means for controlling the storage payout means 24 to pay out medals.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 performs lottery drawing, controls rotation and stop of the rotating reel 62, determines stop symbols when all of the rotating reels 62 are stopped, and progresses the game. Will function as.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and is for proceeding with the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.

  When the specified number of bets (three) is set, one active line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 3 is set as the prescribed bet number. As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the max bet switch 34. When the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the specified number of bets (three) is set, the number of bets is fixed, and a winning lottery means wins one of a plurality of winning combinations or loses. The lottery (role lottery) is performed. At almost the same time as the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the rotary reel 62 in the previous game. When elapses, rotation of all three rotary reels 62 starts.

  In the present embodiment, the main lottery lottery by the main control means 200 is roughly divided into a small role (a role accompanied by a medal payout), a re-playing role (a player's own medal is not used) A combination that can be started, a so-called replay combination, and a bonus transition combination (combination involving a transition of the gaming state) are provided.

  Specifically, the small combination includes an AT combination that wins when operated in a predetermined order of pressing the stop switch 50, and is not operated in the predetermined order of pressing the stop switch 50 The AT role spilled symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the re-playing role includes a push-order replay role that wins when operated in a predetermined order of pressing the stop switch 50, and the push-order replay wins in a predetermined gaming state and is determined in advance. When the stop switch 50 is operated in the pressing order, the RT2 transition symbol (promotion replay symbol) is stopped and displayed, and when it is not operated in the predetermined order, the fall replay symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Sub-control means 500)
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control unit 500 includes an effect execution control unit 510, a lighting control unit 520, a projection control unit 530, and a time measuring unit 540. Details of each means will be described later.
With the above configuration, the sub-control unit 500 receives a signal from the main control unit 200 and performs an effect accompanying the progress of the game. The “sub control means 500” corresponds to the “control means” in the present invention.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 500 outputs data that specifies whether the LED is turned on or off to an LED driving circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78 and the projector lamp 88. A liquid crystal control board (not shown) for outputting data defining sound to be output to a sound output circuit (not shown) for outputting sound from the speaker 72 and driving the display device 84 and the projector 90 To define the video data to be output.

(Production execution control means 510)
The effect execution control means 510 controls the effect performed using the effect device 70 and the screen 92.
Specifically, the production execution control means 510 produces an effect according to the winning combination based on the result of the role lottery, an effect according to each gaming state, an effect informing the stop operation order (push order), a projector 90 Controls the effect (hereinafter referred to as “projection effect”) and the like. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the effect execution control means 510 selects a predetermined effect by lottery and executes the selected effect using the effect device 70 and the screen 92.

(Lighting control means 520)
The lighting control means 520 controls the brightness of the projector lamp 88 that can adjust the visibility of the image displayed on the screen 92 based on the effect selected by the effect execution control means 510.
Specifically, the lighting control means 520 is a projector lamp having a brightness higher than the brightness of various images or the like that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 during a predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510. Turn on 88. As a result, the player cannot recognize various images and the like. Thereafter, the lighting control means 520 causes the projector lamp 88 to emit light or extinguish at a predetermined trigger with a luminance lower than that of various images. As a result, various videos and the like can be recognized from the player.

  Further, the lighting control means 520 gradually increases the brightness of the projector lamp 88 during the predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510, so that the image emitted from the projector 90 to the screen 92 is displayed. Control is performed so that the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is higher than the brightness of the above. As a result, the image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 is gradually crushed by the light emission of the projector lamp 88, and the image or the like displayed on the screen 92 is gradually released from the player. It becomes unrecognizable.

  In addition, the lighting control unit 520 gradually reduces the brightness of the projector lamp 88 during the predetermined production controlled by the production execution control unit 510, so that the image emitted from the projector 90 to the screen 92 is displayed. Control is performed so that the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is lower than the brightness such as. As a result, the image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 becomes gradually clear as the luminance of the projector lamp 88 decreases, and the image or the like displayed on the screen 92 is gradually received from the player. Will become recognizable.

  Further, the lighting control means 520 has a projector lamp 88 with a brightness higher than the brightness of a predetermined image or the like that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 during the predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510. To emit light. As a result, a predetermined video or the like cannot be recognized from the player. Thereafter, the lighting control means 520 gradually lowers the brightness of the projector lamp 88, thereby making the brightness of the projector lamp 88 lower than the brightness of a predetermined image or the like. As a result, the player can recognize a predetermined video or the like.

  The lighting control means 520 controls the hue of the projector lamp 88 as a full color LED that can emit light in full color. As a result, the lighting control means 520 can add the light of the projector lamp 88 that emits light in full color to the image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90. For example, the lighting control means 520 is displayed on the screen 92 by causing the projector lamp 88 to emit “blue” when the hue of the image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 is “red”. The image that is on is changed to “purple”.

  Note that the combination of the hue of an image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 and the emission color of the projector lamp 88 is not limited to the above. For example, the lighting control means 520 is displayed on the screen 92 by causing the projector lamp 88 to emit “yellow” when the hue of the image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 is “blue”. The image may be changed to “green”, and when the hue of the image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 is “blue”, the projector lamp 88 emits light of “blue” with the same hue. By doing so, the player may be unable to recognize a predetermined video or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is controlled by the lighting control means 520 so that the image irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 becomes “recognizable”. This includes both the case where the user can clearly understand whether the image is displayed and the case where only the silhouette (form) of the image or the like is displayed.

That is, when “character α” is projected as an image or the like on the screen 92 by the projector 90, in addition to clearly understanding that the image or the like is “character α”, It is included in the above “recognizable” when it can be understood that it is a “silhouette”.
In the present embodiment, the “silhouette” is displayed on the screen 92 by causing the lighting control means 520 to emit the projector lamp 88 with higher luminance than the luminance of the image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90. It is supposed to be.

(Projection control means 530)
Projection control means 530 controls an image or the like irradiated on screen 92 by projector 90 based on the effect selected by effect execution control means 510.
In this projection control means 530, irradiation information, which is information such as an image irradiated on the screen 92, is stored in correspondence with a predetermined effect performed based on the control of the effect execution control means 510 in each game. .

  Specifically, the projection control means 530 stores, as irradiation information, an image made up of characters, characters, symbols, figures, and the like. Note that the irradiation information stored in the projection control unit 530 is not limited to the information described above, and an image or the like may be configured from other information.

  Further, the projection control unit 530 can instruct the projector 90 of the irradiation speed of the irradiation information stored in the projection control unit 530. In other words, the irradiation information stored in the projection control unit 530 by the projector 90 is continuously displayed at a high speed on the screen 92 based on an instruction from the projection control unit 530, continuously displayed at a low speed, or the continuous display is stopped. It is possible to display one image or the like.

In this embodiment, the projection control unit 530 of the sub-control unit 500 stores the irradiation information, and the projection control unit 530 directly transmits the irradiation information to the projector 90. Not limited.
For example, a liquid crystal control board may be interposed between the sub control means 500 and the rendering device 70, and the liquid crystal control board may control the projector 90.
In this case, the liquid crystal control board stores the irradiation information, and the liquid crystal control board transmits the irradiation information to the projector 90.

(Time measuring means 540)
The time measuring means 540 stores a plurality of predetermined times in each effect pattern in a plurality of effect patterns including temporal elements, and measures a predetermined time corresponding to the effect pattern during execution of the effect pattern. Is.
Specifically, the time measuring means 540 stores a plurality of predetermined times in each effect pattern of the projection effect in the present embodiment, and at the same time, corresponds to the effect pattern of the projection effect during the execution of the projection effect. Measure time.

  In the present embodiment, as an effect pattern of the projection effect, an effect in which a predetermined image or the like is continuously displayed at a high speed, and the continuous display of the image or the like is stopped at a predetermined opportunity (hereinafter, “one image or the like” is displayed). ”Roulette effect”), and by irradiating the screen 92 with light having a luminance higher than the luminance of the predetermined image or the like irradiated by the projector 90, only the silhouette of the predetermined image or the like is displayed on the screen 92. There is an effect (hereinafter referred to as “silhouette effect”) in which a predetermined image displayed on the screen 92 becomes clear by gradually decreasing the luminance of the light irradiating the screen 92. .

  The roulette effect includes a plurality of effect patterns. In the present embodiment, the roulette effect includes patterns A to D. The silhouette effect also includes a plurality of effect patterns, and in the present embodiment, the pattern effect and the pattern B are provided. Details of these roulette effects and silhouette effects will be described later.

(Description of gaming state)
Hereinafter, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming state is managed by the main control means 200, and as shown in FIG. 5, there are a normal game, an RT game, a bonus inside game, and a bonus game. RT is an abbreviation for so-called replay time, and when the game is shifted to RT game, the lottery probability of winning the re-playing role (replaying role), that is, the re-playing probability becomes high in principle.

  In addition, the winning probability for the re-game player in each game is set to 1 / 7.3 in the normal game RT0 (initial state). In the normal game RT1 (low replay probability), the winning probability for the re-game player is set to 1 / 7.3, which is the same as RT0. Further, in RT2 (high replay probability) and RT3 (inside the bonus), the winning probability for the re-playing combination is set higher than that of normal games RT0 and RT1.

Normal games are controlled by the main control means 200, and there are RT0 and RT1. The transition from RT0 to RT1 is made when the push-down bell removal spilling symbol (AT role spilling symbol, incorrect answer AT symbol) is stopped and displayed on the active line 86.
The RT game is controlled by the main control means 200, and RT2 having a higher probability of winning a re-game than a normal game is provided.

  In RT3, where the bonus transition role is won and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transition role cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line 86, the winning probability for the re-playing role is lower than RT2, but the normal game It is set to be higher. Of course, the winning probability of the RT3 re-game player may be set equal to that of the normal game, or may be set to be equal to or higher than RT2.

Here, the normal game is changed to the RT game, specifically, RT1 to RT2 when the promotion replay as the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 86. For example, when the correct answer is given in the push order of the promotion replay and the RT2 transition symbol is stopped on the active line 86, the transition is made.
Further, when the push order bell removal spilling symbol (AT role spilling symbol) and the fall replay symbol are stopped and displayed on the effective line 86 at RT2, the process proceeds to RT1.

The inside of the bonus is controlled by the main control means 200, and shifts when the bonus transition combination is won.
The bonus game is controlled by the main control means 200, and shifts by stopping and displaying the “bonus symbol (bonus transition symbol)” on the active line 86 inside the bonus.

Bonus games include BB1. Here, in BB1, a so-called RB is continuously operated, and is finished when a predetermined number of medals, for example, 200 medals are paid out.
Then, after the bonus game ends, the process shifts to RT0.

(Description of the production state)
Hereinafter, the production state will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to shift from a normal performance state, which is a normal performance state, to a precursor performance state, which is a performance state that is a precursor of the ART state, and it is possible to transition from this precursor performance state to an ART preparation state. Yes, it is possible to shift from the ART preparation state to the ART state. When this ART state ends, the normal production state is restored.

  The ART state can be started when a predetermined start condition is achieved, and can be ended when a predetermined end condition is achieved. Specifically, when the lottery for shifting to the ART state is won during the normal performance state, the state shifts to the precursor effect state, and after performing the precursor effect in several games, the state shifts to the ART preparation state. Then, the player shifts to the ART state by winning a specific symbol (promotion replay) during the ART preparation state. In some cases, the sign effect is started and the sign effect is started (so-called “gasse effect”) even though the lottery for the ART state is not won. In this case, after several games, the normal performance state is restored.

  In addition, after winning the lottery for shifting to the ART state, it may be determined whether to shift to the precursor effect state and whether to shift to the ART preparing state or the ART state by lottery or the like. Further, when the lottery for shifting to the ART state is won, the state may be shifted directly to the ART preparing state or the ART state without going through the precursor effect state.

Further, the ART state can be terminated when the number of medals acquired (paid to the player) by the player during the ART state reaches a predetermined payout number.
The ART state can be executed until the number of medals acquired by the player (the number of payouts) reaches a predetermined number. The predetermined number that can be executed can be added by a predetermined lottery. May be.

  Further, the end condition of the ART state is not limited to the above-described conditions, and for example, the ART state may be ended when the number of games reaches a predetermined number of games. Further, as the game progresses, a predetermined point can be obtained, and the ART state may be terminated when the total of the points reaches a predetermined numerical value.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the production state is the ART state, the game and the projection production are performed.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the production state is other than the ART state, specifically, when the normal production state, the precursor production state, or the ART preparation state, the projection production is performed or not performed for each game. It is supposed to be. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the production state is the ART state, the projection production may be performed or not performed for each game. You may go.

(Explanation of projection effects)
Hereinafter, a projection effect example in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

(1) Roulette Effect First, a roulette effect will be described as an example of a projection effect that is a predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510 with reference to FIGS. In roulette production, for example, video is continuously displayed at a high speed, and after a predetermined period of time, continuous display of the video is stopped and the result is displayed, and a privilege related to the video that appears in the result display is given. Is called.

  In the present embodiment, the roulette effect is generated by the projector 90 based on an irradiation instruction from the projection control means 530 (for example, a plurality of characters are continuously displayed at a high speed, and a plurality of characters are continuously displayed at a high speed). Is executed by controlling the projector lamp 88 by the lighting control means 520 in response to irradiation of the screen 92 and irradiation of a predetermined image or the like by the projector 90. In other words, the roulette effect in the present embodiment is based on the fact that the projection control unit 530 gives an instruction to irradiate a predetermined image or the like to the projector 90, and the lighting control unit 520 corresponds to the predetermined image or the like. This is executed by controlling the lamp 88.

(1-1) Pattern A
First, in the pattern A of the roulette effect shown in FIG. 7, the projection control means 530 issues an irradiation instruction for a predetermined image or the like to the projector 90, and the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 with an image or the like corresponding to the irradiation instruction. As a predetermined image or the like, the face of each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed in the order of “character α → character β → character γ → character α → character β →...”. At this time, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88, and the projector lamp 88 is turned off, so that the player can display each character continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed. The face can be recognized.

  Then, while the face of each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 by the projector 90, the lighting control means 520 has a projector lamp with a brightness higher than the brightness of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. Turn on the 88. As a result, the image irradiated by the projector 90 is crushed by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88, and the face of each character displayed on the screen 92 disappears from the player, and the image is recognized. It becomes impossible.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88. As a result, the player can recognize the video image that the projector 90 is shining on the screen 92, which has been crushed by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88, and more specifically, the character's face can be clearly understood. . The projection control means 530 causes the projector 90 to stop the continuous irradiation of a predetermined image or the like in accordance with the timing at which the character's face illuminated by the projector 90 on the screen 92 can be clearly understood by the player again. , One image or the like is displayed on the screen 92. The player then plays the roulette effect on the face of the character (for example, “character α”) displayed on the screen 92, that is, the image displayed on the screen 92 when the continuous irradiation of the image by the projector 90 is stopped. As a result display.

  As described above, according to the roulette effect pattern A of the present embodiment, when the roulette effect is performed, it is not necessary to create data in which various videos are sequentially stored. In other words, according to the roulette effect pattern A of the present embodiment, the projector 90 displays one image or the like on the screen 92 based on the irradiation instruction to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530, and then the lighting control is performed. The means 520 controls the brightness of the projector lamp 88, so that the result of a plurality of roulette effects can be displayed.

(1-2) Pattern B
First, in the pattern B of the roulette effect shown in FIG. 8, the projection control unit 530 issues an irradiation instruction for a predetermined image or the like to the projector 90, and the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 with an image or the like corresponding to the irradiation instruction. Each character is continuously displayed at a high speed on the screen 92 in the order of “a → ha → ta → z → ri → re → a → ha → ta → z → ...” as a predetermined video or the like. At this time, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88, and the projector lamp 88 is turned off, so that the player recognizes the characters continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed. It is ready for use.

  While each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed by the projector 90, the lighting control means 520 causes the projector lamp 88 to have a brightness higher than the brightness of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. Make it emit light. As a result, the image irradiated by the projector 90 is crushed by the light emission of the projector lamp 88, and each character displayed on the screen 92 disappears from the player, and the image or the like cannot be recognized. Become.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88. As a result, the video or the like that is smashed by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88 and that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 can be recognized again by the player. Specifically, the predetermined characters can be clearly understood. . The projection control means 530 is configured to match the timing at which the predetermined character that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 becomes clear to the player again (timing at which the projector lamp 88 stops emitting light). Then, continuous irradiation of a predetermined image or the like is stopped, and one image or the like is displayed on the screen 92. Then, the player can recognize the image displayed on the screen 92 when the continuous irradiation of the image or the like by the projector 90 is stopped, that is, the character (for example, “A”) displayed on the screen 92. .

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, an irradiation instruction by the projection control means 530 is issued to the projector 90, and the projector 90 again displays a predetermined image or the like as “a → ha → ta → zur → ri → re → a → ha”. Each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed in the order of “→ ta → z → ...”. While each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed, the lighting control means 520 again causes the projector lamp 88 to emit light with a brightness higher than the brightness of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. As a result, again, each character displayed on the screen 92 disappears from the player, and the video or the like becomes invisible.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88. As a result, the video or the like that is smashed by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88 and that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 can be recognized again by the player. Specifically, the predetermined characters can be clearly understood. . The projection control unit 530 stops the projector 90 from continuously irradiating a predetermined image or the like in accordance with a timing at which the predetermined character that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 becomes clear to the player again. , One image or the like is displayed on the screen 92. Then, the player can recognize the video displayed on the screen 92 when the continuous irradiation of the video and the like by the projector 90 is stopped, that is, the character (for example, “TA”) displayed on the screen 92. .

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, an irradiation instruction by the projection control means 530 is issued to the projector 90, and the projector 90 again displays a predetermined image or the like as “a → ha → ta → zur → ri → re → a → ha”. Each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed in the order of “→ ta → z → ...”. While each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed, the lighting control means 520 again causes the projector lamp 88 to emit light with a brightness higher than the brightness of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. As a result, again, each character displayed on the screen 92 disappears from the player, and the video or the like becomes unrecognizable.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88. As a result, the video or the like that is smashed by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88 and that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 can be recognized again by the player. Specifically, the predetermined characters can be clearly understood. . The projection control unit 530 stops the projector 90 from continuously irradiating a predetermined image or the like in accordance with a timing at which the predetermined character that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 becomes clear to the player again. , One image or the like is displayed on the screen 92. Then, the player can recognize the image displayed on the screen 92 when the continuous irradiation of the image or the like by the projector 90 is stopped, that is, the character (for example, “RI”) displayed on the screen 92. .

  Through the above process, the player can recognize characters in the order of “a” → “ta” → “ri” as a video displayed on the screen 92 in the roulette effect, and recognize the word “around”. it can. Therefore, according to this roulette effect, the player can be made aware that, for example, a predetermined lottery performed just before the roulette effect is won.

In the roulette effect pattern B, the player can recognize words other than those described above by controlling the projector lamp 88 by the lighting control means 520.
For example, in the same manner as described above, the projector 90 applies a predetermined image or the like to the screen 92 in the order of “a → ha → ta → zu → ri → re → a → ha → ta → zu → ...”. Even when the characters are continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed, the player can recognize a word different from the above by controlling the projector lamp 88 by the lighting control means 520.

  Specifically, while each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed by the projector 90, the lighting control means 520 is for the projector with a brightness higher than the brightness of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. The lamp 88 is caused to emit light. As a result, the image irradiated by the projector 90 is crushed by the light emission of the projector lamp 88, and each character displayed on the screen 92 disappears from the player, and the image or the like cannot be recognized. Become.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88. As a result, the video or the like that is smashed by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88 and that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 can be recognized again by the player. Specifically, the predetermined characters can be clearly understood. . The projection control unit 530 stops the projector 90 from continuously irradiating a predetermined image or the like in accordance with a timing at which the predetermined character that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 becomes clear to the player again. , One image or the like is displayed on the screen 92. Then, the player can recognize the video displayed on the screen 92 by stopping the continuous irradiation of the video and the like by the projector 90, that is, the character (for example, “ha”) displayed on the screen 92. .

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, an irradiation instruction by the projection control means 530 is issued to the projector 90, and the projector 90 again displays a predetermined image or the like as “a → ha → ta → zur → ri → re → a → ha”. Each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed in the order of “→ ta → z → ...”. While each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed, the lighting control means 520 again causes the projector lamp 88 to emit light with a brightness higher than the brightness of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. As a result, again, each character displayed on the screen 92 disappears from the player, and the video or the like becomes invisible.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88. As a result, the video or the like that is smashed by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88 and that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 can be recognized again by the player. Specifically, the predetermined characters can be clearly understood. . The projection control unit 530 stops the projector 90 from continuously irradiating a predetermined image or the like in accordance with a timing at which the predetermined character that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 becomes clear to the player again. , One image or the like is displayed on the screen 92. Then, the player can recognize the video displayed on the screen 92 by stopping the continuous irradiation of the video and the like by the projector 90, that is, the character (for example, “Z”) displayed on the screen 92. .

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, an irradiation instruction by the projection control means 530 is issued to the projector 90, and the projector 90 again displays a predetermined image or the like as “a → ha → ta → zur → ri → re → a → ha”. Each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed in the order of “→ ta → z → ...”. While each character is continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed, the lighting control means 520 again causes the projector lamp 88 to emit light with a brightness higher than the brightness of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. As a result, again, each character displayed on the screen 92 disappears from the player, and the video or the like becomes unrecognizable.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88. As a result, the video or the like that is smashed by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88 and that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 can be recognized again by the player. Specifically, the predetermined characters can be clearly understood. . The projection control unit 530 stops the projector 90 from continuously irradiating a predetermined image or the like in accordance with a timing at which the predetermined character that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 becomes clear to the player again. , One image or the like is displayed on the screen 92. Then, the player can recognize the image displayed on the screen 92 by stopping the continuous irradiation of the image or the like by the projector 90, that is, the character (for example, “re”) displayed on the screen 92. .

  Through the above steps, the player can recognize characters in the order of “ha” → “z” → “re” as a video displayed on the screen 92 in the roulette effect, and can recognize the word “loss”. it can. Therefore, according to this roulette effect, the player can be made aware that, for example, a predetermined lottery performed just before the roulette effect has not been won.

  Thus, according to the roulette effect pattern B of the present embodiment, when the roulette effect is performed, it is not necessary to create data that sequentially stores various videos and the like. That is, according to the pattern B of the roulette effect of the present embodiment, the projector 90 displays one image or the like on the screen 92 based on the irradiation instruction to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530, and then the lighting control is performed. The means 520 controls the brightness of the projector lamp 88, so that the result of a plurality of roulette effects can be displayed.

  During the continuous display at high speed, the lighting control means 520 causes the player to recognize the projector lamp 88 after causing the projector lamp 88 to emit light with a luminance higher than the luminance of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. By controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the projector lamp 88 based on the timing of displaying the desired character, games such as “A”, “TA”, “RI”, “HA”, “ZU”, “RE” A person may be able to recognize characters.

(1-3) Pattern C
First, in the pattern C of the roulette effect shown in FIG. 9, the projection control unit 530 issues an irradiation instruction such as a predetermined image to the projector 90, and the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 with an image corresponding to the irradiation instruction. As a predetermined image or the like, “white character α” is displayed on the screen 92. At this time, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88, and the projector lamp 88 is turned off, so that the player displays “white character α” displayed on the screen 92. Can be recognized.

  Then, while the “white character α” is displayed on the screen 92 by the projector 90, the lighting control means 520 displays the projector lamp 88 as “red → blue → yellow → red → blue →. The light is continuously emitted at a high speed in order. As a result, the color of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90 intersects with the emission color of the projector lamp 88, and the player displays the character α displayed on the screen 92 as “red → blue → yellow → red. You can see how it changes in the order of “→ blue → ...”.

  After that, when a predetermined time elapses, the lighting control unit 520 stops the continuous light emission at a high speed in the order of “red → blue → yellow → red → blue →...” The projector lamp 88 is caused to emit light. As a result, the color change of the character α that has been continuously displayed on the screen 92 at a high speed in the order of “red → blue → yellow → red → blue →...” Stops, and the color of the character α is a specific single color, Displayed in a single color corresponding to the result display. Then, the player displays the image displayed on the screen 92 when the continuous light emission of the projector lamp 88 is stopped, that is, the “red” that is the color of the character α displayed on the screen 92 as a result of the roulette effect. Can be recognized as.

  As described above, according to the roulette effect pattern C of the present embodiment, when the roulette effect is performed, it is not necessary to create data in which various videos are sequentially stored. That is, according to the roulette effect pattern C of the present embodiment, lighting control is performed after the projector 90 displays one image or the like on the screen 92 based on an irradiation instruction to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530. The means 520 controls the hue of the light source of the projector lamp 88, so that a result of a plurality of roulette effects can be displayed.

(1-4) Pattern D
First, in the roulette effect pattern D shown in FIG. 10, the projection control unit 530 issues an irradiation instruction for a predetermined image or the like to the projector 90, and the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 with an image or the like corresponding to the irradiation instruction. As a predetermined image, the face of each character is continuously displayed while being enlarged toward the display surface of the screen 92 in the order of “character α → character β → character γ → character α → character β →... ing. At this time, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88, and the projector lamp 88 is turned off, so that the player can detect each character irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90. Only the face can be recognized as the production content.

  Then, when the character α's face is enlarged to the maximum extent on the display surface of the screen 92 by the projector 90, the lighting control means 520 causes the projector lamp 88 to emit light. As a result, when the light emitted by the projector lamp 88 is added to the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90, the player can be shown a brightness effect exceeding the upper limit of the light brightness that the projector 90 can irradiate. Can do.

  After that, the lighting control means 520 emits the projector lamp 88 when the face of the character β or the character γ is enlarged to the maximum extent on the display surface of the screen 92 by the projector 90 in the same manner as described above. Let

  Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the projection control means 530 causes the projector 90 to perform the operations for the characters in the order of “Character α → Character β → Character γ → Character α → Character β →... Stop continuous face exposure. As a result, the video or the like stops at the face of one character, and the player can recognize the face of the one character displayed on the screen 92. Specifically, the face of the character can be clearly understood. The player then plays the roulette effect on the face of the character (for example, “character α”) displayed on the screen 92, that is, the image displayed on the screen 92 when the continuous irradiation of the image by the projector 90 is stopped. As a result display.

  Thus, according to the roulette effect pattern D of the present embodiment, it is possible to perform the effect while making the most of the display surface of the screen 92. That is, the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90 does not necessarily display the image or the like on the entire display surface of the screen 92. Therefore, when the projector 90 irradiates the display surface of the screen 92 with an image, etc., in the maximum range, the projector lamp 88 emits light so that the display surface of the screen 92 on which no image is displayed is also utilized. Production can be performed. When the image of the character, etc. is irradiated to the display surface of the screen 92 to the maximum extent, the projector lamp 88 emits light, so that the character's face is compared to when the projector lamp 88 does not emit light. It is possible to express a three-dimensional effect and powerful production that pops out.

(2) Silhouette Effect Next, a silhouette effect will be described as an example of a projection effect that is a predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510 with reference to FIG. This silhouette effect expresses how the player changes the state where the player can understand only the silhouette of the predetermined image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 to the state where the player can clearly understand the player. Or a state in which a predetermined image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 changes from a state where the player can recognize to a state where the player becomes unable to recognize.

  In the silhouette effect, for example, after allowing a player to select a predetermined character or a predetermined character from a plurality of choices, the screen 92 emits light having a luminance higher than the luminance of a predetermined image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. After irradiating the screen 92, only the silhouette such as the predetermined image is displayed on the screen 92 by irradiating the predetermined image, and then the result is displayed by gradually decreasing the luminance of the light irradiating the screen 92. And a privilege related to a video or the like appearing in the result display is given.

  In the present embodiment, the silhouette effect is produced by irradiating the screen 92 with characters, characters, symbols, figures, etc. as a predetermined image or the like by the projector 90 based on the irradiation instruction of the projection control means 530 and the projector 90. This is executed by controlling the projector lamp 88 by the lighting control means 520 corresponding to the irradiation of a predetermined image or the like. That is, the silhouette effect in the present embodiment is based on the fact that the projection control unit 530 gives an instruction to irradiate a predetermined image or the like to the projector 90, and the lighting control unit 520 corresponds to the predetermined image or the like. This is executed by controlling the lamp 88.

(2-1) Pattern A
First, in the silhouette effect pattern A shown in FIG. 11, the projection control means 530 issues an irradiation instruction of a predetermined image or the like to the projector 90, and “character α” is displayed as an image or the like corresponding to the irradiation instruction by the projector 90. The screen 92 is being irradiated. At this time, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88, and since the projector lamp 88 is turned off, the player does not turn on the projector lamp 88, and The screen 92 in which no video or the like is displayed is recognized.

  Then, before the “character α” is irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90, the lighting control means 520 cannot clearly understand that the video displayed on the screen 92 is “character α” to the player. In addition, the projector lamp 88 is caused to emit light with a brightness higher than the brightness of a predetermined image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. After the projector lamp 88 emits light, the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 with “character α”. As a result, the video or the like displayed on the screen 92 is crushed by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88, and the player can understand only the silhouette of the “character α” displayed on the screen 92.

  Thereafter, the lighting control means 520 gradually reduces the brightness of the projector lamp 88 that irradiates the screen 92. Then, the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is lower than the brightness of the “character α” irradiated by the projector 90 (for example, the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is “0”%). As a result, it is possible to make the player clearly understand the image and the like that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92, which has been crushed by the light emission of the projector lamp 88. Then, the player performs the silhouette rendering of the image displayed on the screen 92 due to the weakness of the projector lamp 88 irradiated on the screen 92, that is, the “character α” displayed on the screen 92. It can be recognized as a display.

  Note that the pattern A of the silhouette effect is as follows: the projector lamp 88 is turned “stop light emission” → “brightness higher than the brightness of the image irradiated by the projector 90” → “image irradiated by the projector 90” By controlling in the order of `` lower brightness than brightness '', the change from the state that allows the player to `` understand only the silhouette of the specified video etc. '' to the state that can `` clearly understand the displayed video etc. '' Although shown, it is not limited to this mode.

  For example, unlike the above, first, the projector lamp 88 is turned on with a brightness that does not allow the silhouette of an image or the like irradiated by the projector 90 to be recognized, and then a predetermined image or the like is irradiated onto the screen 92 to thereby project the projector lamp 88. May be emitted in the order of “brighter than the brightness of the image or the like illuminated by the projector 90” → “lower brightness than the brightness of the image or the like illuminated by the projector 90”. Instead of 0%, it may be turned off.

(2-2) Pattern B
First, in the silhouette effect pattern B shown in FIG. 11, the projection control unit 530 issues an irradiation instruction for a predetermined image or the like to the projector 90, and the projector 90 sets “character α” as an image or the like corresponding to the irradiation instruction. The screen 92 is irradiated. At this time, the lighting control means 520 stops the light emission of the projector lamp 88, and the projector lamp 88 is turned off, so that the player clearly identifies “character α” irradiated on the screen 92. I understand.

  The lighting control unit 520 causes the projector lamp 88 to emit light while the “character α” is being irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90. Thereafter, the lighting control means 520 gradually increases the brightness of the projector lamp 88 so as to exceed the brightness of the image or the like irradiated by the projector 90. As a result, the image illuminated by the projector 90 is blurred by the light emitted from the projector lamp 88 and gradually collapsed. Only the silhouette of “character α” is received from the player. It will be in an understandable state. Eventually, the character α displayed on the screen 92 disappears and the player cannot recognize the video or the like.

  Next, while the image displayed on the screen 92 due to the light emission of the projector lamp 88 is unrecognizable to the player, the projection control means 530 is a predetermined unit different from the currently irradiated image. An instruction to irradiate an image or the like is given to the projector 90. For example, the projection control means 530 issues an irradiation instruction to the projector 90 such as an image of the character β that is different from the image of the character α currently being irradiated. Then, the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 with an image of a character β corresponding to the irradiation instruction of the projection control means 530, which is different from the image of the character α currently being irradiated.

Then, after the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 with an image of “character β” that is different from the previously irradiated “character α”, the lighting control means 520 displays the image etc. The brightness of the projector lamp 88 is gradually decreased so as to be lower than the brightness. As a result, the image illuminated by the projector 90 is gradually displayed on the screen 92 as the brightness of the projector lamp 88 decreases, and from the player, the character of “Character β” is displayed. Only the silhouette can be understood. Eventually, the character β appears clearly. As a result of the silhouette effect, the player displays the image displayed on the screen 92 as a result of the brightness of the projector lamp 88 irradiated on the screen 92 being weakened, that is, the “character β” displayed on the screen 92. It can be recognized as a display.
Note that the pattern B of the silhouette effect may be turned off instead of the luminance “0”% as in the case of the pattern A.

  Thus, according to the silhouette effect of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to create data in which various images are stored in order when the silhouette effect is performed. That is, according to the silhouette effect of the present embodiment, the lighting control means 520 performs the silhouette effect by controlling the brightness of the projector lamp 88 in accordance with a predetermined image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90. be able to.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when performing a silhouette effect, there is no need to display the character's figure in a pseudo-like manner on the image, and after displaying one image or the like, the projector lamp 88 is displayed. By controlling the brightness of the image, a silhouette effect can be performed. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, unlike the configuration in which the appearance of the character can be recognized by adjusting the brightness of the pseudo light, a gorgeous silhouette effect that can actually make the player feel dazzling is performed. Can do.

Here, the “roulette effect” and the “silhouette effect” correspond to the “predetermined effect” in the present invention.
The effects that can be executed in the present embodiment are not limited to the roulette effect and the silhouette effect described above, but use the projector 90 and the projector lamp 88 to show the video displayed on the screen 92 to the player. If it is.

(Explanation of flowchart of projection effect example)
Next, processing of the lighting control unit 520 of the projection effect example described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Description of roulette effect pattern A using FIG. 12)
The effect control process performed in the roulette effect pattern A will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step S10, initialization processing of a timer for measuring a predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect of the time measuring means 540 is performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S11.
In step S11, triggered by the start of continuous irradiation of a predetermined image or the like on the screen 92 by the projector 90, the time measuring means 540 starts measuring the predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S12.

  In step S12, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect has elapsed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540, and the predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540. If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step S13. On the other hand, when it is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540 that the predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect has not elapsed, the process again becomes step S12.

In step S13, the projector lamp 88 emits light with a brightness higher than the brightness of the predetermined image or the like irradiated by the projector 90, and the player recognizes the predetermined image or the like continuously irradiated to the screen 92 by the projector 90. It is in a state where it cannot be done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S14.
In step S14, a timer initialization process for measuring a predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect by the time measuring means 540 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S15.
In step S15, the time measuring means 540 starts measuring the predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect, and then proceeds to the next step S16.

  In step S16, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect has elapsed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540, and the predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540. If it is determined that it has elapsed, that is, if it is determined that a state in which the player cannot recognize a predetermined image or the like continuously irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 has continued for a predetermined time, the process proceeds to the next step S17. On the other hand, it is determined that the predetermined time of the pattern A of the roulette effect has not elapsed from the clocking result of the clocking means 540, that is, the player cannot recognize the predetermined video or the like continuously irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90. If it is determined that the state has not continued for a predetermined time, the process returns to step S16.

  Whether or not it is the timing at which a specific image or the like (for example, “corresponding character”) is displayed as a result display of the pattern A of the roulette effect from the state instructed to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530 in step S17. From the instruction state to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530, it is determined that it is time to display a specific video or the like (for example, “corresponding character”) as the result display of the pattern A of the roulette effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S18. On the other hand, if it is determined from the indication state to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530 that it is not the timing at which a specific video or the like (for example, “corresponding character”) is displayed as a result display of the pattern A of the roulette effect, the step is performed again. S17.

  In step S18, the light emission of the projector lamp 88 is stopped, and the process ends.

(Description of roulette effect pattern B using FIG. 13)
The effect control process performed in the roulette effect pattern B will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S20, initialization processing of a timer for measuring a predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect by the time measuring means 540 is performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S21.

In step S21, the timing means 540 starts to measure the predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect when the projector 90 starts the continuous irradiation of the predetermined image or the like on the screen 92. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S22.
In step S22, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect has elapsed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540, and the predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540. If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step S23. On the other hand, if it is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540 that the predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect has not elapsed, the process again becomes step S22.

In step S23, the projector lamp 88 emits light with a brightness higher than the brightness of the predetermined image or the like irradiated by the projector 90, and the player recognizes the predetermined image or the like continuously irradiated to the screen 92 by the projector 90. It is in a state where it cannot be done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S24.
In step S24, initialization processing of a timer for measuring a predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect of the time measuring means 540 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S25.
In step S25, the time measuring means 540 starts measuring the predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect, and then proceeds to the next step S26.

  In step S26, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect has elapsed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540, and the predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540. If it is determined that it has elapsed, that is, if it is determined that a state in which the player cannot recognize a predetermined image or the like continuously irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90 has continued for a predetermined time, the process proceeds to the next step S27. On the other hand, it is determined that the predetermined time of the pattern B of the roulette effect has not elapsed from the clocking result of the clocking means 540, that is, the player cannot recognize the predetermined video or the like continuously irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90. If it is determined that the state has not continued for a predetermined time, the process returns to step S26.

  Whether or not it is the timing at which a specific video or the like (for example, “corresponding character”) is displayed as the result display of the pattern B of the roulette effect from the state instructed to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530 in step S27. From the instruction state to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530, it is determined that it is time to display a specific video or the like (for example, “corresponding character”) as the result display of the pattern B of the roulette effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S28. On the other hand, if it is determined from the indication state to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530 that it is not the timing at which a specific video or the like (for example, “corresponding character”) is displayed as a result display of the pattern B of the roulette effect, the step is performed again. S27.

  In step S28, the emission of the projector lamp 88 is stopped, and then the process proceeds to the next step S29.

  In step S29, it is determined from the effect execution state of the effect execution control means 510 whether or not the effect of the pattern B of the roulette effect has ended. Here, if it is determined from the effect execution state of the effect execution control means 510 that the effect of the pattern B of the roulette effect has been completed, that is, the result display has been completed, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined from the effect execution state of the effect execution control means 510 that the effect of the pattern B of the roulette effect has not ended, that is, all the result display has not ended, the process returns to step S20.

(Description of roulette effect pattern C using FIG. 14)
The effect control process performed in the roulette effect pattern C will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S30, initialization processing of a timer for measuring a predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect of the time measuring means 540 is performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S31.

In step S31, when the projector 90 starts irradiating an image of a predetermined color (for example, “white”) on the screen 92, the timing unit 540 counts a predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect. Let it begin. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next Step S32.
In step S32, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect has elapsed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540, and the predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540. If it is determined that it has elapsed, that is, if it is determined that an image of a predetermined color (for example, “white”) has been irradiated on the screen 92 for a predetermined time, the process proceeds to the next step S33. On the other hand, it is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540 that the predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect has not elapsed, that is, an image of a predetermined color (for example, “white”) is irradiated on the screen 92 for a predetermined time. If it is determined that it has not been performed, the process returns to step S32.

In step S33, continuous light emission of the projector lamp 88 is started with a color different from the color of the predetermined image or the like irradiated by the projector 90 (for example, “red” → “blue” → “yellow”). Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S34.
In step S34, initialization processing of a timer for measuring a predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect of the time measuring means 540 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next Step S35.
In step S35, the time measuring means 540 starts measuring the predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect, and then proceeds to the next step S36.

  In step S36, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect has elapsed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540, and the predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540. If it is determined that it has elapsed, that is, if it is determined that the projector lamp 88 has continuously emitted light for a predetermined time in a color different from the color of the predetermined image or the like irradiated to the screen 92 by the projector 90, the process proceeds to the next step S37. move on. On the other hand, it is determined that the predetermined time of the pattern C of the roulette effect has not elapsed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540, that is, a color different from the color of the predetermined image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90. If it is determined that the projector lamp 88 has not been continuously lit for a predetermined time, then step S36 is again performed.

  In step S37, as a result display of the pattern C of the roulette effect, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the projector lamp 88 emits light in a specific color (for example, “red”). If it is determined that the projector lamp 88 emits light in a specific color (for example, “red”) as the result display of C, the process proceeds to the next step S38. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the timing when the projector lamp 88 emits light in a specific color (for example, “red”) as a result display of the pattern C of the roulette effect, step S37 is again performed.

  In step S38, the continuous light emission of the projector lamp 88 is stopped, and the projector lamp 88 is made to emit light only in a single color corresponding to the result display, and then the processing is ended.

(Description of roulette effect pattern D using FIG. 15)
The effect control process performed in the roulette effect pattern D will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S40, initialization processing of a timer for measuring a predetermined time of the pattern D of the roulette effect of the clock means 540 is performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S41.

  In step S41, triggered by the start of irradiation of a predetermined image or the like to the screen 92 by the projector 90, the time measuring means 540 starts measuring the predetermined time of the roulette effect pattern D. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next Step S42.

  In step S42, from the state instructed to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530, a predetermined image or the like is irradiated on the display surface of the screen 92 by maximizing it as the effect mode of the pattern D of the roulette effect. The timing at which a predetermined image or the like is radiated to the display surface of the screen 92 as much as possible by the projector 90 as an effect mode of the pattern D of the roulette effect is determined. If it is determined, that is, if it is determined by the projector 90 that a predetermined image or the like is irradiated on the display surface of the screen 92 with maximum magnification, the process proceeds to the next step S43. On the other hand, from the state instructed to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530, the timing at which a predetermined image or the like is irradiated to the display surface of the screen 92 by the projector 90 to the maximum extent as the effect form of the pattern D of the roulette effect. If it is not determined, that is, if it is determined that the predetermined image or the like is not radiated to the display surface of the screen 92 to the maximum extent by the projector 90, it becomes step S42 again.

In step S43, the projector lamp 88 is caused to emit light, and the process proceeds to the next step S44.
In step S44, the light emission of the projector lamp 88 is stopped (turned off), and the process proceeds to the next step S45.
That is, the character's face pops out by causing the projector lamp 88 to emit light for a moment in a state where a predetermined image or the like is projected on the display surface of the screen 92 by the projector 90 to the maximum extent. Expressing a three-dimensional effect and powerful production.

  In step S45, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time of the pattern D of the roulette effect has elapsed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540, and the predetermined time of the pattern D of the roulette effect is determined from the time measurement result of the time measuring means 540. If it is determined that it has elapsed, that is, if it is determined that the enlarged irradiation of a predetermined image or the like has continued for a predetermined time on the screen 92 by the projector 90, the process proceeds to the next step S46. On the other hand, it is determined that the predetermined time of the roulette effect pattern D has not elapsed from the time measurement result of the clock means 540, that is, the projector 90 has not continued to irradiate the screen 92 with a predetermined image or the like for a predetermined time. If determined, the process returns to step S42.

  Whether or not it is the timing at which a specific video or the like (for example, “corresponding character”) is displayed as a result display of the roulette effect pattern D from the state instructed to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530 in step S46. From the instruction state to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530, it is determined that it is time to display a specific video or the like (for example, “corresponding character”) as a result display of the pattern D of the roulette effect. Then, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined from the indication state to the projector 90 by the projection control means 530 that it is not the timing at which a specific video or the like (for example, “corresponding character”) is displayed as a result display of the pattern D of the roulette effect, the step is performed again. S42.

(Description of silhouette production pattern A using FIG. 16)
The effect control process performed in the silhouette effect pattern A will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S50, the projector lamp 88 is caused to emit light with a luminance higher than the luminance of a predetermined image or the like irradiated by the projector 90 in the silhouette effect pattern A, and the process proceeds to the next step S51.

  In step S51, the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is reduced. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S52.

  In step S52, it is determined whether or not the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is “0”%, and if it is determined that the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is “0”%, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is not “0”%, the process returns to step S51.

(Description of silhouette production pattern B using FIG. 17)
The effect control process performed in the silhouette effect pattern B will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S60, the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is increased. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next Step S61.

  In step S61, it is determined whether or not the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is “100”%. If it is determined that the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is “100”%, the process proceeds to the next step S62. On the other hand, if it is determined that the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is not “100”%, the process returns to step S60. Here, the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is “100”%, which means that the brightness of the projector lamp 88 exceeds the brightness of a predetermined image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90, and that It means a luminance that can not be recognized.

In step S62, the projection control means 530 irradiates an irradiation instruction (for example, “character β”) different from the irradiation instruction (for example, an irradiation instruction to irradiate “character α”) that has been issued to the projector 90. When the projector 90 issues an irradiation instruction), the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is lowered. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S63.
In step S63, it is determined whether or not the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is “0”%, and if it is determined that the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is “0”%, the processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is not “0”%, the process returns to step S62.

(Operational effect of the present embodiment)
According to the present embodiment, the lighting control means 520 controls the brightness of the projector lamp 88 in accordance with the image or the like irradiated on the screen 92 by the projector 90, thereby the image or the like displayed on the screen 92. Visibility can be adjusted.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the lighting control means 520 has a brightness higher than the brightness of the image or the like irradiated from the projector 90 to the screen 92 during the predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510. Thus, the projector lamp 88 can emit light. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the projector 90 and the projector lamp 88 that emits light with a brightness higher than that of the projector 90 emit light that exceeds the upper limit of the brightness that can be irradiated by the video equipment. It can be used to produce a gorgeous performance that attracts the attention of the player.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, during a predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510, the projector 90 continuously irradiates the screen 92 with various images and the like, and the lighting control means 520 Thus, the projector lamp 88 can emit light with a brightness higher than that of various images. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, after making the player 90 unrecognizable various images and the like that the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92, the lighting control means 520 displays various images and the like at a predetermined opportunity. By causing the projector lamp 88 to emit light or extinguish at a luminance lower than the luminance, the player can recognize various images and the like. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, during the predetermined production controlled by the production execution control means 510, it is possible to show the player a video different from the video displayed on the screen 92 once, It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by spreading the variation of the production pattern.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the lighting control means 520 gradually increases the brightness of the projector lamp 88 during the predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510, so that the projector 90 starts the screen. The brightness of the projector lamp 88 can be made higher than the brightness of the image or the like irradiated to the 92. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the light emission of the projector 90 and the light emission of the projector lamp 88 that gradually exceeds the light emission intensity of the projector 90 exceed the upper limit of the brightness that can be irradiated by the video equipment. It is possible to produce an effect using the light, and to execute a gorgeous effect that attracts the player's attention.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, during a predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510, the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 with a predetermined image or the like, and the lighting control means 520 gradually Further, it is possible to emit light while increasing the brightness of the projector lamp 88. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the luminance of the projector lamp 88 is higher than the luminance of the predetermined video and the like, so that the predetermined video and the like can be gradually made unrecognizable by the player. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, during the predetermined production controlled by the production execution control means 510, it is possible to show the player that the video displayed on the screen 92 is gradually blurred, It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by spreading the variation of the production pattern.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the lighting control means 520 gradually reduces the brightness of the projector lamp 88 during the predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510, thereby causing the screen from the projector 90 to the screen. The luminance of the projector lamp 88 can be made lower than the luminance of the image or the like irradiated to the 92. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the brightness of the projector lamp 88 is lower than the brightness of the predetermined video and the like, so that the player can gradually recognize the predetermined video and the like. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to show the player how the video displayed on the screen 92 gradually becomes clear, and the variation of the production pattern is widened to enhance the interest of the game. be able to.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, during a predetermined effect controlled by the effect execution control means 510, the projector 90 irradiates the screen 92 with a predetermined image or the like, and the lighting control means 520 The projector lamp 88 can be made to emit light with a brightness higher than the brightness of the image. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, after making a predetermined image or the like unrecognizable by the player, the projector lamp 88 is gradually decreased in luminance, so that the projector lamp has a higher brightness than the predetermined image or the like. The brightness of 88 is lowered, and a predetermined video or the like can be recognized by the player. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to show the player how the video displayed on the screen 92 gradually becomes clear, and the variation of the production pattern is widened to enhance the interest of the game. be able to.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the display surface of the screen 92 is formed in a curved surface that protrudes forward, so that when the projector 90 irradiates an image or the like, Compared with a flat display surface, the image and the like irradiated by the projector 90 can be expressed more three-dimensionally.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the projector lamp 88 can emit light in full color, the light of the projector lamp 88 that emits light in full color can be added to the light emission of the projector 90. The spread of the game can enhance the interest of the game. For example, according to the present embodiment, when the light emitted from the projector 90 such as an image irradiated on the screen 92 is “red”, the projector lamp 88 emits “blue” to be displayed on the screen 92. The image that is displayed can be “purple”.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
20 Upper panel 22 Lower panel
24 Storage and withdrawal means 26 Medal tray
28 Medals outlet
30 Control section 34 Max bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61
62 Rotating reel 64 Left rotating reel
66 Medium rotation reel 68 Right rotation reel
70 Production equipment
72 Speaker 74 Upper speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Production lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display device 86 Effective line
88 Projector lamp (adjustment means)
90 Projector (irradiation means) 92 Screen (projection means)
94 Liquid crystal display
100 Controller 200 Main control means
500 Sub control means (control means) 510 Production execution control means
520 Lighting control means 530 Projection control means
540 Timekeeping

Claims (5)

Control means for controlling the progress and performance of the game;
A display unit for displaying various information toward the outside;
In a gaming machine comprising irradiation means for irradiating an image based on the progress of the game by the control means,
The display unit includes a projection target unit that displays an image irradiated by the irradiation unit,
The control means includes a lighting control means for controlling the brightness of an adjustment means capable of adjusting the visibility of an image displayed on the projection means,
The adjusting means is disposed at least at a part of the periphery of the irradiation means,
It said irradiating means and said adjusting means, and from the same direction shine the projection target device,
During the predetermined production controlled by the control means,
The irradiation means continuously irradiates various images to the projection means,
The lighting control means causes the adjusting means to emit light with a brightness higher than the brightness of the various images, and makes the player unable to recognize the various images, and then at a predetermined opportunity, exceeds the brightness of the various images. A gaming machine characterized in that the adjusting means emits light or extinguishes with low luminance so that the player can recognize the various images . Control means for controlling the progress and performance of the game;
A display unit for displaying various information toward the outside;
In a gaming machine comprising irradiation means for irradiating an image based on the progress of the game by the control means,
The display unit includes a projection target unit that displays an image irradiated by the irradiation unit,
The control means includes a lighting control means for controlling the brightness of an adjustment means capable of adjusting the visibility of an image displayed on the projection means,
The adjusting means is disposed at least at a part of the periphery of the irradiation means,
It said irradiating means and said adjusting means, and from the same direction shine the projection target device,
During the predetermined production controlled by the control means,
The irradiation unit irradiates the projection unit with a predetermined image,
The lighting control unit emits light while gradually increasing the luminance of the light source of the adjustment unit, so that the luminance of the light source of the adjustment unit becomes higher than the luminance of the predetermined image, and the predetermined image gradually becomes a game. A game machine characterized by performing control that makes a person unrecognizable . Control means for controlling the progress and performance of the game;
A display unit for displaying various information toward the outside;
In a gaming machine comprising irradiation means for irradiating an image based on the progress of the game by the control means,
The display unit includes a projection target unit that displays an image irradiated by the irradiation unit,
The control means includes a lighting control means for controlling the brightness of an adjustment means capable of adjusting the visibility of an image displayed on the projection means,
The adjusting means is disposed at least at a part of the periphery of the irradiation means,
It said irradiating means and said adjusting means, and from the same direction shine the projection target device,
During the predetermined production controlled by the control means,
The irradiation unit irradiates the projection unit with a predetermined image,
The lighting control unit causes the adjustment unit to emit light at a luminance higher than the luminance of the predetermined image, and after making the predetermined image unrecognizable to the player, gradually decreases the luminance of the light source of the adjustment unit. Thus, the game machine is controlled so that the brightness of the light source of the adjusting means is lower than the brightness of the predetermined image, and the player can recognize the predetermined image . The game according to claim 1, 2 or 3 , wherein a display surface of the projection unit on which an image irradiated by the irradiation unit is displayed is formed in a curved surface that protrudes forward. Machine. The adjusting means is a full color LED,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4 , wherein the lighting control means controls a hue of the full-color LED.